8D/6N New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur & Srinagar

Day 1

KUALA LUMPUR - NEW DELHI
Upon arrival in Indira Gandhi International Airport New Delhi, meet and greet by our representative before transfer to hotel.

After check in, free at own leisure for the rest of the day.

Day 2

NEW DELHI - SRINAGAR ( KASHMIR ) (B,L,D)
After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight to Kashmir. On arrival, meet and greet by the local guide and proceed to the world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh. Enroute visit a carpet-weaving factory. Shalimar Gardens or Shalimar Bagh was laid out by Emperor Jehangir for his wife Nur Jahan in 1616. Shalimar Gardens is the magnum opus of Srinagar's many gardens and parks. This beautiful garden was originally named the Farah Bakhsh or 'delightful garden', but today it is known as the 'garden of love'. Nishat Bagh is smaller than Shalimar Garden, but is more movingly beautiful. Nishat Bagh was built by Asaf Khan, Empress Nur Jahan's brother. Nishat is celebrated for its stately chinar (plane) trees, imported to Kashmir from Persia by the Mughals.

Nishat has 12 terraces representing the 12 signs of the zodiac, which seems to gradually descend and merge in the Dal Lake's periphery. The terraces viewed along with the bed of flower, a mosaic of bright and beautiful colours, creates an unforgettable sight.

All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. The distance from Srinagar to the said gardens is about 12 and 15 kms respectively.

Dinner and overnight in Deluxe Houseboat.

Day 3

SRINAGAR (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will enjoy a trip to Gulmarg which is one of the most beautiful hill resorts in the country. Gulmarg hill resort boasts of not only picturesque locales, but also of the highest golf course in the world. The drive to Gulmarg is as beautiful as the hill station itself. Alongside the road, the scenery changes from boulevard of poplar to smooth vastness of rice fields, sprinkled with some pleasing villages. The fir-covered hills characterize the ascent to Gulmarg, Kashmir. Stop to admire the breathtaking sight of snow capped mountains.
The drive to Gulmarg is filled with a number of colors, changing with the season. From the translucent green of spring to summer's rich emerald to autumn's golden hues, the scenery has something to offer in every season. The "Meadow of Flowers" counts amongst some of the best tourist spots of the world.

Then we will take a ride on a Shikara or Kashmiri boat on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with which is often compared to Venice. The Dal Lake comprises of a series of lakes of variable lengths, including the Nagin Lake that is some 8 km from the city center. One can enjoy the panoramic view of the mountains surrounding Srinagar from this lake.

In the evening we return to the boat house and overnight at the boat house.

Day 4

SRINAGAR - NEW DELHI - TAJ MAHAL - AGRA FORT - AGRA (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we proceed to airport for your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival we will proceed to Agra to visit Taj Mahal where you will be awed by its majesty and splendour. For centuries, the Taj Mahal has inspired poets, painters and capture its elusive magic in word, colour and song. It is one of the most flawless architectural creations of the world.

Then we continue our visit to Agra Fort built principally as a military establishment by Akbar in 1565. The red sandstone Agra fort was partially converted into a palace during Shah Jahan's time. Though the principal structure was built by Akbar, many more additions were made by his grandsons. This massive fort is 2.5 kms long and is considered as the predecessor of the Delhi Red Fort. The colossal walls are 20 feet high and the whole fort is encircled by a fetid moat.

Day 5

AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI - CITY PALACE - JAIPUR (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we leave Agra for Jaipur - the largest city in Rajasthan - which was built in the eighteenth century by Sawai Jai Singh as India's first planned city. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City..

Enroute we visit Fatehpur Sikri which is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour at its height. Though the city is in ruins, it is a place to visit when one comes to Agra. But in real terms Fatehpur Sikri is a place where one should spend some time.

The sunset over the ruins is sight to cherish. Fatehpur Sikri is the best example of the culmination of Hindu and Muslim architecture.

We continue to the City Palace complex which houses several palatial structures. The first building in it is Mubarak Rahal, built by Maharajah Macho Sigh. It has a beautifully carved marble gate with heavy brass doors on either side of this gate. Beyond this gate lies the Divan-e-Khans, or the"Hall of Private Audience"

Day 6

JAIPUR - AMBER FORT - ELEPHANT RIDE - BIRLA TEMPLE (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we visit Amber Fort, which is a very beautiful and well-preserved 16th century structure, built on four levels surrounded by ruins. Among the many splendours of the fort is a small room with ceiling covered by tiny mirrors. Then we take a elephant ride to the former capital of the Royals set against the backdrop of wooded hills.

We then visit Birla Temple built by the Birlas, one of the leading industrial families in India.

After dinner we return to the hotel. Free at own leisure for the rest of the day.

Day 7

JAIPUR - NEW DELHI - OLD DELHI - DEPARTURE (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we drive back to New Delhi taking in sights ofthe majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk and if time permits we will visit Raj Ghat the Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.

In the afternoon we visit Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India leading industrials families; Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped Baha Temple.

After dinner transfer to airport for your flight back home.

Day 8

ARRIVE KLIA