Day 2: Old & New Delhi Sightseeing

• Jama Masjid

  • Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1656.

  • One of India’s largest mosques with capacity for 25,000 people.

• Chandni Chowk

  • 17th-century market famous for spices, jewelry & street food.

  • Enjoy a traditional rickshaw ride.

• Red Fort (Outside View if Closed)

  • UNESCO site built in 1639 by Shah Jahan.

  • Symbol of India’s Independence Day celebrations.

• Raj Ghat

  • Memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated in 1948.

Afternoon – New Delhi

1. India Gate

2. Rashtrapati Bhavan (Drive Pass)

3. Parliament House (Drive Pass)

4. Humayun’s Tomb

   • UNESCO site built in 1570.

   • First garden-tomb of India; architectural inspiration for the Taj Mahal.

5. Qutub Minar

   • UNESCO site built in 1193.

   • World’s tallest brick minaret (72.5 m).

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Delhi

Day 3: Modern Delhi & Cultural Sites

Visits Include:

1. Lotus Temple

   • Baháʼí House of Worship, known for its lotus-like shape and peaceful ambiance.

2. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

   • Prominent Sikh temple with a holy pond and community kitchen.

3. Akshardham Temple

   • Modern Hindu temple showcasing Indian culture, art & spirituality.

   • Known for its grand architecture & evening fountain show.

4. Shopping: Connaught Place / Delhi Haat.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Delhi

Day 4: Delhi → Agra

Visits:

1. Agra Fort

   • UNESCO site built by Akbar in 1565.

   • Red sandstone fortress containing palaces, mosques & audience halls.

2. Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)

   • Built by Noor Jahan for her father in 1628.

   • First marble tomb of India; precursor to Taj Mahal.

3. Mehtab Bagh (Sunset Taj View)

   • Mughal garden offering perfect sunset views of the Taj Mahal.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Agra

Day 5: Agra → Fatehpur Sikri → Jaipur

Sunrise Visit: Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal:

• Built by Shah Jahan in 1632 in memory of Mumtaz Mahal.

• UNESCO World Heritage Site & symbol of eternal love.

• Pure white marble masterpiece with intricate inlay work.

Drive to Jaipur with stop at Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri:

• UNESCO site & former Mughal capital built by Akbar in 1571.

• Famous sites:

  • Buland Darwaza (54-meter victory gate)

  • Panch Mahal

  • Jodha Bai Palace

  • Jama Masjid

  • Diwan-i-Khas

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Jaipur

Day 6: Jaipur Sightseeing (Pink City)

Morning

1. Amer Fort

   • Built in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh.

   • Known for Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace) & Rajput-Mughal architecture.

2. Panna Meena Stepwell

   • 16th-century stepwell used for water storage.

   • Beautiful symmetrical geometric architecture.

3. Jal Mahal (Photo Stop)

   • Palace in the middle of Man Sagar Lake.

   • Built in Rajput architectural style.

Afternoon

4. City Palace

   • Residence of Jaipur’s royal family.

   • Contains museums, courtyards & royal artifacts.

5. Jantar Mantar

   • UNESCO site built by Maharaja Jai Singh II.

   • Astronomical observatory with world’s largest stone sundial.

6. Hawa Mahal (Photo Stop)

   • Built in 1799.

   • Known as “Palace of Winds” with 953 small windows.

Evening:

Optional visit to Chokhi Dhani cultural village.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Jaipur

Day 7: Elephant Village (Hathi Gaon) + Markets

Elephant Village – Real Experience

1. Feeding elephants

2. Organic painting on elephants

3. Bathing & washing experience (seasonal)

4. Walking with elephants

5. Learn about elephant care & conservation

Hathi Gaon is a community created for the rehabilitation & proper care of elephants used historically in Jaipur.

Afternoon: Jaipur Markets

• Johari Bazaar (jewelry)

• Bapu Bazaar (textiles & souvenirs)

• Tripolia Bazaar (lac bangles)

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Jaipur