Day 01:  Mumbai Arrival
On your arrival at Mumbai airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.

Mumbai is an industrial metropolis as well as the textile and film capital of the country. It was once a cluster of 7 islands. Bombay was ceded to the Portugese by the local ruler in the 16th Century.  Later, it was acquired by the English when it was given as a dowry to King Charles II when he married a Portuguese princess.  Today cosmopolitan Bombay is a commercial nerve centre apart from being one of India’s busiest ports.

Day 02: In Mumbai
Morning we take a half-day excursion to the Elephanta Caves.

Elephanta is a 3 Kms long elongated island, consisting of two hills separated by a valley.  See Shiva in his three-headed aspect: as Creator (facing right), Protector (the crowned face at the center), and Destroyer (facing left, with serpents for hair). Also visit to Shiva bringing the Ganges River down to Earth.

Afternoon take the Half day tour Mumbai.
Visit the Juhu Beach, Gateway of India, Victoria Terminus, Prince of Wales Museum, Drive past the “Towers of Silence”, Kamla Nehru Park and Hanging Gardens situated on the slope of Malabar Hill offering a panoramic view of Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach. Drive through local animated Crawford market.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Mumbai – Aurangabad
In time Departure transfer to the airport for flight to Aurangabad an on arrival transfer to hotel

The city Aurangabad was named after Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, meaning "Built by the Throne". In 1681, the city became the residence of Aurangzeb, who used the city as a base for his campaigns to conquer the last remaining Deccan sultanates until his death in 1707 AD. The city is most famous for its historical monuments and Rock cut caves, dating from 200 BC to 650 AD. consist mainly of Buddhist caves Temples and Monasteries. As well as Aurangabad is a major silk and cotton textile production center. ‘

Afternoon we take the sightseeing tour of the historic city of Aurangabad.

Your Aurangabad tour will include visits to Paithan Darwaza, Jalna Darwaza, Mecca Darwaza, Delhi Darwaza, Shivaji Museum and also visit Bibi-ka –Maqbara; which was built around 1657-1661, by the last of the six great Mughal Emperors Aurangazeb, for his wife Rabia Durrani. 

Stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 04: Excursion to Ajanta (106 Kms, one way)
Today we take the full day for excursion of Ajanta Caves.

Ajanta Caves dated from the 2nd century BC. Discovered in 1819 by a group of British army officers, these startling achievements took around 600 years to create. Carved with little more than a hammer and chisel, Ajanta, once the retreat of Buddhist monastic orders features several 'chaityas' (chapels) and 'viharas' (monasteries). The exquisite wall and ceiling paintings, panels and sculptures of Buddha's life are famous throughout the world as the earliest and finest examples of Buddhist pictorial art.

Later we take the half day excursion to Ellora Caves just 30 km away from Aurangabad city.

The Ellora caves encompass 34 rock cut shrines representing Jain, Hindu and Buddhist. The most remarkable of them is the Kailash temple meant to be a replica of Lord Shiva’s celestial abode, Kailsah.

Return to Aurangabad for overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05: Aurangabad - Mumbai – Jaipur
In time Departure transfer to the airport for flight to Mumbai. After reaching the airport of Mumbai take the connecting flight to Jaipur and on aarrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

In 1876 A.D. Jaipur dressed itself in pink to welcome Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria and earned the epitaph ‘PINK CITY', it is also a home of excellent handicrafts especially known for the exquisite gold jewellery enameled or inlaid with precious stones, blue pottery, carving on wood, stone & ivory, block print, tie & dye textiles, hand made paper, miniature painting etc.

Day 06: In Jaipur
Morning you will take full day city tour of Jaipur and Amber Fort.

Visiting impressive Amber Fort situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families. A royal elephant ride to ascend the fort (depending upon the availability else by jeep). Also visit Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors.

Next visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory, & Ram Niwas Gardens. Later stop at Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) for photography. Hawa Mahal was built in 1799, its original intention was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Excursion to Ajmer
Morning proceed for Ajmer

Ajmer is houses the Dargah of Sufi Saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti and a main destination for muslim pligrims.

The city lives up to the religious and cultural traditions. Various architectures of the mughal era add to the flavor of the place. Sights in town include the tomb of the above mentioned Sufi Saint.

After visiting the Ajmer drive back to Jaipur for overnight stay.

Day 08: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (240 Kms / 05 Hrs)
Drive to Agra, en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri is 40 Kms from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces.

Later continue drive to Agra and on arrival check-in into the hotel.

Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries. A pleasant town with comparatively slow pace, The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes. Agra was once the capital of the Mughal Empire.

Later visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father.
 
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Agra – Delhi
Morning proceed for Delhi by surface and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
Rest of the day you will be free for independent activities
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day  10: Depart Delhi
In time you will transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward journey.