Proceed for a heritage walking tour of Old Delhi (The duration of this tour is approximately 02 hours, and the tour can be customised depending upon your interests and how much you want to walk) followed by a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi including a brief cycle rickshaw ride through narrow lanes of Old Delhi.

Accompanied by your guide, a walk through the bustling streets of Old Delhi is the best way to discover the history and secrets of this busy and seemingly chaotic area. Your guide will introduce you to this vibrant part of the city on a 02-hour walking tour, taking you through the narrow streets and lanes of the neighbourhood, narrating anecdotes, and recollecting stories explaining how people lived in this area.

Old Delhi – visit the Jama Masjid, built in 1650; one of the largest mosques in India. Tour the Red Fort, also built by Shah Jahan, and finally, visit Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his assassination in 1948. More quirky sites include the Jain Hospital for Birds and the food alleys selling mouth-watering samosas, pakoras, and parathas.

Lunch at Haveli Dharampura

Proceed for a sightseeing tour of New Delhi, including a visit to Gandhi Smriti
Driving through the city with its wide, tree-lined avenues, discover India Gate, the Diplomatic Enclave, the Central Secretariat, and the President’s House. Visit Humayun’s Tomb, aptly called the predecessor of the Taj Mahal because of its ornate Mughal style of architecture, later perfected in the Taj Mahal.

Finally, see the 12th-century Qutub Minar, considered one of the most perfect towers in the world, measuring 72m high. Continue to Connaught Place, New Delhi’s main shopping area and central hub.

Gandhi Smriti – The residence of industrialist B. D. Birla has been converted into a memorial for Mahatma Gandhi, where he used to stay during his visits to Delhi. Gandhiji was assassinated here on his way to offer customary evening prayers. A large collection of photographs with a few personal belongings and a series of small doll houses and terracotta dolls illustrating Gandhijis’ life are the attractions at this museum.

Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer by road to Agra (approximately 04 hours drive)

On arrival, check-in at Taj View Hotel.

Agra – Located on the western bank of the Yamuna River, the city of Agra, founded in 1504 by Sultan Sikander Lodi, was besieged in 1526 by Babur, the first Mughal Emperor. During the mid-16th and 17th centuries, Agra, by now the Mughal capital, witnessed a remarkable spate of expansion and architectural development as each successive emperor tried to outdo the last. As a result, Akbar, Jehangir, and Shah Jahan have all left behind an impressive legacy of Mughal masterpieces.

Visit to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort (Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays)

Taj Mahal – This monument of love was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Its construction took 22 years, and the Taj was completed in 1653 at a speculated cost of 3 million rupees.

Agra Fort – Massive and majestic, the red sandstone fort in Agra, built by Emperor Akbar, is perhaps the best-preserved fort in India. Construction of this crescent-shaped fort 2.5km in circumference, commenced in 1565. Contained within huge double outer walls up to 20m high and broken by a series of huge gates, the fort is almost a city within a city. Initially, the fort was a military structure, but many additions were made under the rule of Shah Jahan, Akbar’s grandson. The fort houses the Dewan-i-Khas and Dewan-i-Aam (Halls of Private and Public Audience) and the Musammam Burj and Khas Mahal, where Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb.

Today these palatial buildings are silent witnesses to the rise and fall of the Imperial Mughal Empire and are examples of Islamic architecture and decoration.

Rest of the day at leisure with car and driver at disposal (No guide). Overnight at the hotel.

Proceed to explore the ‘Pink City,’ the bustling metropolis that is Rajasthan’s capital, seeing the Observatory and the City Palace.

The City Palace at the centre of Jaipur took 4 years to complete. Tour the Palace by passing through the main entrance and begin by visiting the Mubarak Mahal. Built in 1890, it houses the Textile and Costume Museum.

Visit the Armoury, then proceed through the Rajendra Pol gate into the main complex. Here the Diwan-i-Khas is home to 2 giant silver urns used by Sawai Madho Singh to carry Ganges water to England when he attended Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.

Proceed to the Jantar Mantar Observatory. Built between 1728 and 1734 on a grand scale, the 17 astronomical instruments were built in stone and marble. The collection, built by Jai Singh, includes the large Samrat, a 27.4m high sundial accurate to 2 seconds! The Central Museum, known as the Albert Hall, is well worth a visit; founded in 1876, it houses a large collection of antiques and interesting artefacts.

Finally, visit the Hawa Mahal. This unique building, also known as the ‘Palace of the Winds’, is a Jaipur landmark and was once used by the ladies of the court to watch the daily goings-on in the street below.

An exclusive walking tour (Duration of this tour is approximately 02 hours and 30 minutes, and the tour can be customised depending upon your interests and how much you want to walk).

Jaipur offers a dazzling immersion into the riches of traditional India. Since its foundation in 1727, Jaipur’s royal family and nobles had been patronising various craftsmen and artisans in Pink City.

Join us on this buzzing walking tour to explore the vibrant bazaars of the old city. It’s a great way to explore Jaipur like locals do and learn about the rich artistic traditions of this fascinating city. On this fascinating walking tour, mingle and talk with locals whilst sampling some of the region’s culinary delights; try Samosa, Kachori, Kulfi, and Lassi. Sample sweets from some of the city’s most popular Mithai Wala’s.

Observe local artisans like silversmiths and bangle makers at work. It’s a great way to explore Jaipur like locals do and learn about the rich art traditions of this fascinating city.
Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer to Jaipur Airport to board IndiGo Airlines flight

Flight 6E 7348 for Jaipur – Udaipur (1100 / 1210)

On arrival, transfer to Jagat Niwas Palace Hotel.

Udaipur was founded by Maharana Udai Singh, in 1567. Still very much a traditional Rajput town, it is one of the most picturesque and romantic towns in India. It has an impressive selection of world-class hotels, and the city glows in the early evening as dusk falls over Lake Pichola. This is a lovely time to see Jagmandir Island Palace looking beautiful on the lake. The second island on the lake is Jag Niwas Island, now more commonly known as the famous Lake Palace Hotel, which featured in the James Bond movie Octopussy.

Rest of the day at leisure with car and driver at disposal (No guide). Overnight at the hotel.

Proceed for a sightseeing tour of Udaipur, including a visit to the Crystal Gallery.
The City Palace overlooks Lake Pichola and houses an impressive museum with an outstanding collection of miniature paintings. Every evening in the beautiful Manek Chowk of the City Palace is a sound and light show which brings the palace’s history alive. Housed in the Fateh Prakash Palace is the Crystal Gallery, the world’s largest private collection of crystals.

The Jagdish Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, was completed in 1651 and is covered with intricate carvings. At all times of the day, melodic chanting and singing can be heard. However, it is during the evening prayers that the temple really comes alive.

Saheliyon Ki Bari is one of the most beautiful gardens and a major tourist destination in Udaipur. The garden is famous for its lush green lawns, marble art, and fountains. The English translation of Saheliyon Ki Bari means ‘Garden of maids’. This renowned garden is located on the banks of Fateh Sagar Lake, presenting a green retreat in the dry lands of Rajasthan. Maharana Sangram Singh built the garden of maids in the 18th century for the royal ladies.

Lunch at Royal Repast restaurant

An exclusive boat cruise on Lake Pichola, including a visit to Jagmandir Island for light refreshments at Darikhana restaurant (approximately 01-hour cruise; subject to water level).

Lake Pichola is best explored on a boat ride as it covers all the attractions around the lake. One can also wander along the bathing and washing ghats by the lakeside. The most resplendent sights on the boat ride are the island palaces. The 17th-century Jagmandir Island Palace is one of the oldest and most grandiose palaces that is legendary as a place of refuge to Prince Khurram (later Emperor Shahjahan).

Rest of the day at leisure with car and driver at disposal. Overnight at the hotel.

Morning at leisure

Transfer to Udaipur Airport to board Air Vistara flight

Flight UK 614 for Udaipur – Mumbai (1420 / 1555)

On arrival, transfer to The Trident Nariman Point.

Modern Mumbai, ‘India’s city of dreams’ with an estimated population of 20.5 million, is home to India’s Bollywood Industry, pavement dwellers, and millionaires. In 1995, the incoming State Government changed Bombay’s name to Mumbai, the Koli fisherman goddess, a form of Shiva’s wife, Parvati.

Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Heritage walking tour for approximately 02 hours followed by a visit to Churchgate station, one of the main local train stations where Dabbawalas from all over Mumbai city assemble in an open area then scatter to supply the individual Dabbas (Tiffins) in respective areas.

Witness Dabbawalas in action, how they get out of the crowded trains, meet them, converse with them, take photographs, and also, time permitting, can visit one of their branch offices located nearby and meet up with employees and converse about their day-to-day activities. Their achievements include; Six Sigma Performance, the Guinness Book of World Records, registered with Ripley’s “Believe it or Not”. Harvard Business School has produced a case study of the dabbawalas, urging its students to learn from the organisation, which relies entirely on human endeavour and employs no technology.

Lunch at a local restaurant

Sightseeing tour of Mumbai

Visit the Gateway of India, built to commemorate the visit of King George V in 1911, then drive past the famous Dhobi Ghats en route to the Afghan Church at Colaba. Rajabhai, the Clock Tower, on the grounds of Bombay University, the High Court, and Victoria Terminus (popularly known as “V.T” it is the largest railway station in India) are all Bombay landmarks, classically Gothic in style. They should not be missed.

Following the shoreline of Marine Drive, proceed to the Jain Temple at the top of Malabar Hill, with superb carvings on its exterior. This temple is a colourful, quiet, and atmospheric place. Climb to the upper story to see the masked monks tracing symbolic patterns in powder and ash before the image of God.

Continue past the Hanging Gardens and the Parsi Towers of Silence before visiting the Kamla Nehru Park, which was laid out in memory of Jawaharlal Nehru’s wife. Drive past Haji Ali Tomb, located in the sea, then visit the Mani Bhavan, Gandhi’s residence when he visited Bombay. There is a beautifully crafted tableau of 28 panels depicting key events in the great leader’s life. The re-creation of the simple rooms he occupied provides an insight into this legendary figure whose influence is still very much alive.

Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.