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Day 01: Arrival in India (Srinagar)
In the morning arrive at Srinagar airport or railway station.
Srinagar has been described by some visitors as the Venice of
the East. A unique charm of Srinagar is its 1300 or more
houseboats, the floating little hotels on the edge of the Dal
Lake. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and
transferred to the deluxe house boat. Rest of the day free for
leisure to explore the beautiful surroundings in Srinagar.
Day 02: Srinagar
Today you will start your sightseeing in Srinagar. Today you
will visit the famous Mughal gardens in Srinagar. In the
Mughal gardens first of all you will view the Chashma Shahi.
Chashma Shahi means the Royal Spring and is dedicated to the
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. After visiting the Chashma Shahi
you will visit the Nishat and Shalimar Mughal Gardens. In the
evening you will visit the Shankaracharya Temple. This temple
is located on a sharp hill, 1,000 feet high and houses a small
temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. From the top of the hills, you
would be able to have a panoramic view of the Kashmir Valley.
After visiting the temple you will drive back to our house
boat.
Day 03: Srinagar - Pahalgam - Srinagar (about 194 km)
In the morning after breakfast drive to Pahalgam. Pahalgam is
located about 97 km from Srinagar. On the way you will pass
through pine forest and also visit the saffron fields.
Pahalgam is the popular hill resort of the Kashmir valley. In
Pahalgam you can have a walk to Baisaren, which is about 2 km
from Pahalgam. A small village, set in pine and fir forest is
pleasing and offers good view. After visiting Pahalgam we
drive back to Srinagar.
Day 04: Srinagar - Delhi (by air)
In the morning transfer to the airport for the flight to
Delhi. Arrival in Delhi and transfer to the Hotel.
Day 05: Delhi (Local Sightseeing)
In the morning you will have sightseeing in Old Delhi.
Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes Rajghat, Jama Masjid,
Humayun Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Government Buildings
and Embassies.
Day 06: Delhi - Agra (about 180 km)
In the morning you will drive to Agra. Arrival in Agra in the
afternoon. Today you will have sightseeing by a visit to the
Agra Fort. Then you will visit the most beautiful monument of
India, the Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a
continually fulfilling beauty.
Day 07: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (about 260 km)
Today you will leave Agra, drive through a series of fields,
small towns and villages in direction of Jaipur. Enroute you
will make a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an
imperial capital frozen in time, constructed by Akbar the
Great in the 16th century. In the evening arrive in Jaipur.
Day 08: Jaipur – Jaisalmer (by train)
After breakfast visit the ancient capital of Amber, laying 11
km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of
Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries before it was moved to
newly created Jaipur. You will ascend to the Palace Fortress
on the back of an Elephant. Enroute to Amber you will visit
the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds). In the afternoon you
will visit the City Palace that is still the formal residence
of the royal family, built in a blend of the Rajasthani and
Mughal architecture. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, a stone
observatory and have a walk through the colourful Bazaar of
Jaipur. In the evening drive through the new city of Jaipur
and visit Laxmi Narayan Mandir, a Hindu temple made out of
white marble. You might have an opportunity here to observe a
prayer ceremony. In the night transfer to the railway station
for the train to Jaisalmer.
Day 09: Jaisalmer
Arrival in Jaisalmer and transfer to hotel. After having
breakfast sightseeing of the medieval city of Jaisalmer. Here,
you will have a walk through the old city and visit the Fort
and the Jain temple. In the afternoon you will drive around 40
km. away from Jaisalmer to Sam dunes where you will enjoy the
sunset before driving back to Jaisalmer.
Day 10: Jaisalmer
Enjoy the camel (desert) safari in Jaisalmer.
Day 11: Jaisalmer – Delhi (by train)
The day is at leisure. In the afternoon transfer to the
railway station for the train to Delhi.
Day 12: Delhi
Arrival in Delhi in the morning. Transfer to the hotel. Rest
of the day at leisure.
Day 13: Delhi (Departure)
Transfer to the airport for the flight to home destination.
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