Note:The trip will not be conducted on a Friday, as the Taj Mahal is closed on that day.

AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.

TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.
After Lunch Proceed for sightseeing to the AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.

Visit Itmadullah's Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father (The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).

Fatehpur Sikri is 37 km west of Agra. Jajal-ud-din-Muhammad Akbar, Humanyun's son, accessed the throne at the tenderage of 14. While hunting around Sikri his curiosity was aroused by the songs of some minstrels about the celebrated Khwaja -Mu'inu'd-din Chisti, the founder of the Chisti order of SUFIS. Akbar, who was without a male heir heard about Saint Salim Chisti and visited him in the year 1568. The saint blessed him with 3 sons and in gratitude Akbar ordered the great mosque of Fatehpur Sikri built under his supervision. As a mark of respect to the saint, Akbar shifted his capital to Fatehpur Sikri and built various secular buildings like the Diwan -I-Am, Diwan-I-Khas, Jodhabai palace, Birbal's house, Marian's house and the Panchmahal.

Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan a romantic realm of resplendent palaces, mighty fortresses and regal Maharajahs that lies in the western deserts and is an utterly unique part of India. Proudly belonging to the KSHATRIYA warrior caste and fiercely independent, the Rajput princes made fearsome foes. However, many of them realized that to maintain their wealth and authority locally, it was expedient to proclaim allegiance to the central power. Thus, many enjoyed a privileged position under the Mughal emperors and also the British Raj that followed.
The bustling Rajasthan capital of Jaipur takes its name from its venerated founder Jai Singh II, who was given the title Sawai Maharaja by the Mughal. Literally translated this would mean 'one and a quarter', suggesting that the Mughal thought this emperor to be more valuable than just "one". Jaipur is known as the "Pink City" on account of the distinctive colour of its buildings. This did not, however, form part of the original plan, but dates back to 1856, when the city was given a wash of pink in honor of a State Visit from Prince Albert.

AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.
Proceed for sightseeing of the city.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.-

JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.

HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.

Visit the Birla Temple to learn more about the fascinating religious life of Jaipur. The marble structure, built as recently as 1985, houses ornate statues including one of Lakshmi (goddess of Wealth and Beauty) and Narayan dressed in gaudy robes, representing a Hindu vision of heavenly luxury. Carvings in the temple and on pillars supporting the covered walkways include images of the Hindu pantheon, as well as Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Francis of Assisi

A full day tour showing you the Historical monuments of the city.

9.00 A.M You will be picked up from your apartment and driven to the Red Fort built by the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648, as he moved his capital from Agra to Delhi after the death of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Drive through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk and get a feel of 'Old Delhi'. See the most famous and the biggest mosque in India, the Jama Masjid, which was also built by Shah Jahan in 1650.
On the way back to New Delhi visit Raj Ghat, the memorial built for Mahatma Gandhi who was assassinated by a fanatic on 30th January 1948.

Take a break for one hour for lunch.

Post lunch we will take you to the World Heritage site Humayun's Tomb, which was built by Humayun's widow Hamida Banu, in the memory of her husband and after nine years of his death. It is also believed that this site was an inspiration for the famous Taj Mahal.

From here drive on to the highest Minar (tower) in Delhi known as Qutub Minar. This Minar was built to celebrate the victory of Mohammed Ghori over the Rajputs in 1192 A.D, by his viceroy Qutub-ud-din Aibak, and it became a symbol of the military might of the Turko-Afghan Slave dynasty, and the pole of justice and Islam.

5.00 P.M - The day trip gets over and you are dropped back to your apartment.

A full day tour showing you 'New Delhi' and some museums built during the time of the British rule in India.

9.00 A.M- You will be picked up from your apartment and driven to India Gate, the All India War Memorial built after the 1st World War in memory of 90,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the war. There will be photo stops at the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the Presidential house), the two blocks of the Secratariat, and a drive through the Parliament House and Connaught Place, the circular market designed by the British to connect Old Delhi with New Delhi.

Visit Gandhi Smriti, the old Birla House, where Gandhiji was shot dead as he was coming out for his usual evening prayer on 30th January 1948. It has been turned into a museum where Gandhiji's meager belongings are kept on display.
From here drive on to Teen Murti Bhawan which was the official residence of the first Prime Minister of independent India Shri Jawaharlal Nehru. This too has been turned into a museum.
Here there will be a lunch break for an hour.
Post lunch, visit the National Gallery of Modern Art, the Crafts Museum with its fantastic collection of arts and crafts from all over the country, and drive through the Lotus Temple, to admire the latest architectural marvel of India.
5.00 P.M- End of the day trip and you will be dropped off to your apartment.

Leave Delhi in the morning and reach Vrindavan to see the ISCON temple.Visit the temple of Lord Krishmna where you will find thousands of devotees praying in praise of Lord Krishna.The ambious is very pious and serene with the air filled with chants of Lord Krishna.
Continue further to towards Mathura and visit the all new marble temple of Jaiguru dev.Later visit the temple where Lord Krishna was born in Mathura and the mosque attached to it, built in the 17th century by the mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Return to Delhi.