Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On your arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay

Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend.  It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone.  From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again.

Day 02: Arrive Delhi
Full day proceed for city sightseeing of Delhi

Morning proceed for sightseeing of New Delhi, visit Qutub Minar, One of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb; built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the mid 16th century, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal.  Drive pass by India Gate (A War memorial) and Presidency House.

Afternoon sightseeing of Old Delhi include the drive past to Red Fort, visit to Jama Masjid, Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and completed in the year 1656 AD, it is one of the largest and best-known mosques, and later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Chandani Chowk market.

Later in time transfer to railway station to board overnight train for Lucknow
Stay overnight at train.

Day 03: Arrive Lucknow
Arrive at scheduled time in Lucknow, and transfer to hotel.

Lucknow is an enchanting city a mixture of down at heel elegance, ascinating charm and unique culture gives it an irresistible appeal.   Its traces are found in the people’s mannerisms and habits.  It was abode of the Nawabs of Avadh.  Their regal pastimes and pleasures were legendry fond of song and dance, they nurtured Urdu verse as well as the Kathak School of courtly dances.  Their monuments excelled in the use of arches, pavilions and domes.

Day 04:  In Lucknow 
Morning proceed for city tour of Lucknow

The sightseeing tour includes visits to Shahnajaf Imambara, which derives its name from the Hazrat Ali tomb in the Iraqi city of Najaf.  In 1857 it was a base for freedom fighters, Bara Imambara, built by Nawab Asaf-ud-daula during the famine of 1784, ranks among the great architectural achievements of the Muslim period.  Absence of pillars in the main hall and simplicity of style and symmetry are its unique features.  Husainabad Imambara known as Chota Imambara was built by Muhammad Ali Shah as his tomb.  It is very ornate, with chandeliers, gilt-edged mirrors, and colorful stuccos and houses the king’s throne. 

Day 05: Lucknow - Varanasi
Morning as per scheduled time you will be transferred to railway station to board train for Varanasi and on arrival transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.

Varanasi is the City Of Light, Religious and Spiritual, the land of Lord Shiva offers a breathtaking experience, and  is rich in Arts, Music, Dance & Literature and a centre for studying Astrology, Sanskrit, Yoga, Ayurveda. Varanasi is also renowned for art of silk weaving, an exotic work of  art  which  manifests  itself  in  precious  Banarasi Silk Sarees  and Silk brocades which are cherished as collector’s items across the world today.

Day 06: In Varanasi
Early morning boat ride on river Ganges, witness the panoramic view of Ganga and different Ghats. After return breakfast at hotel,

Later city sightseeing of Varanasi

Visit Kashi Vishwnath Temple, Kashi Vishwanath temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is in the holy city of Varanasi. Tulsi Manas Temple, the Tulsi Manas temple is dedicated to lord Ram. It is believed to be built at the same place where Tulsidas wrote the famous Indian epic, Ramcharitamanasa. The walls of the Tulsi Manas temple are engraved with verses and scenes from the Ramcharitammanasa. Bharat Mata Temple; the Bharat Mata temple at Varanasi is the only temple dedicated to Mother India. The Bharat Mata temple was built by Babu Shiv Prasad Gupt and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1936. Next visit   Banaras Hindu University which has an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Moghul Emperor Aurangazeb built on the site of an ancient Hindu Temple.

Evening visit to Sarnaath, Sarnath (also known as Mrigadava, Migadāya, Rishipattana, and Isipatana) is the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Sarnath is located 13 kilometers north-east of Varanasi. 

 Stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 07: Varanasi - Agra
Morning you will free fro independent activities.

Afternoon as per scheduled time you will be transferred to railway station to board train for Agra.
Stay overnight in train.
 
Day 08: In Agra
 Morning arrive Tundla rail-station and transfer to hotel in Agra.

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 proceed for half day city sightseeing tour of Agra

Visiting Taj Mahal, the monument of love built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in sweet memory of his wife after she died in 1631. Later visit the Agra Fort; this was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565. And Itimid-ud-Daulah Tomb, which is also known as Mini Taj because of its resemblance; however it was built before the Taj Mahal. 
Stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 09: Agra – Jaipur
Morning proceed for Jaipur by surface, 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.

After visit Fatehpur-Sikri continue drive to Jaipur and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.

Jaipur has been like that since 1727 when Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II had it built. And 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 10: In Jaipur
Morning we take an excursion to the Amber Fort and afternoon visit the city.

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 your hotel.

Day 11:  Jaipur - Delhi
Morning proceed for Delhi and on arrival check-in into hotel.The afternoon is free for you to explore the city on your own.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Depart Delhi
Late evening in time transfer to international airport to board your flight for onward journey.