Post breakfast, you will discover the Mughal era’s Old Delhi. A guided walking tour exploring the history of Red Fort.

The Red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort (Lal Qila), which rises 33-m above the clamour of Old Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal emperors. Following this, visit the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. Later, walk through the Chandni Chowk to explore heritage buildings, witness Indian lifestyle, culture, and bazaars, as your guide shares ancient stories with you.

Lunch at a local restaurant as per guests discretion.

After lunch, the guests drive through the imposing Lutyens’ Delhi for a panoramic view of the President’s House, the India Gate, the newly inaugurated War Memorial, and the New Parliament House (Central Vista).

Thereafter, visit The National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum, popularly known as the Crafts Museum, celebrates the rich, diverse, and practising craft traditions of India. The museum was designed by the renowned architect Charles Correa.

Later, visit the Humayun’s Tomb – a memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in Indo-Persian style. It is the first example of Mughal architecture in India. Humayun died in 1556, and his widow Hamida Banu Begam, also known as Haji Begam, commenced the construction of his tomb in 1569, fourteen years after his death.

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel & drive to Mandawa, an estimated 265 kms / 5-5.5 hour drive. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel.

Mandawa is a beautiful town lying in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. The regal forts and havelis present throughout this town have made Mandawa tourism extremely popular. The grand structures that decorate the streets of Mandawa provide tourists with a glimpse into a bygone era.

Afternoon, the guests are escorted to visit the beautiful heritage havelis of Mandawa. There are numerous havelis in Mandawa.

The Binsidhar Newatia Haveli is one of the famous haveli known for its remarkable paintings. Inside the haveli, there are many beautiful and lively paintings. The Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli is another haveli famous for its ruins erotic images.

Evening visit the Sethani ka Johara, this is a large water reservoir in Mandawa that looks absolutely enthralling during the time of sunset. A number of birds and animals can also be spotted near the Sethani ka Johara, making for quite a treat for nature lovers.

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel & drive to Mandawa, an estimated 175kms / 3-3.5 hour drive. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel.

Jaipur, popularly known as the ‘Pink City’, is the capital of one of the most culturally rich states of India, Rajasthan. Built in the 18th century by Sawai Jai Singh, the city gets its nickname from the distinct pink shade of many of its old city buildings and palace complexes. The city has been declared as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 6th July 2019.

This afternoon, the guests are escorted to Bagru for a workshop on hand Block Printing. During these workshops, one gets to develop their skills in block printing and also gain experience by learning and working alongside skilled craft person. It is very interesting to see how the prints are hand made with small wooden blocks, usually with different colours extracted from nature.

At the end of workshop, you will learn:

• Chance to see some of the plants and bushes, part of which is used for printing & dyeing.
• How vegetable dyes works
• How to make color fast naturally

Drive back to Jaipur for any overnight stay.

Today, post breakfast, start the tour with a visit the old Rajput capital, the Amber Fort. Take an elephant ride to the ramparts of the fort. Here, witness the intricate carvings and visit Sheesh Mahal with stunning mirror work. Thereafter, visit City Palace & museum, lies in the heart of Jaipur city. This sprawling complex, with its vast array of courtyards, gardens, gorgeous buildings and marvellous collection of art and artefacts, textiles and costumes, armoury, manuscripts and paintings is without parallel in Rajasthan.

The lunch can be arranged in a local restaurant as per the guests discretion.

After lunch, the guests are escorted to visit Jantar Mantar which has a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built between 1727 and 1734. It is a unique experience of walking through solid geometry and encountering a collective astronomical system designed to probe the heavens. Drive past Hawa Mahal built in 1799, it has 953 windows on the outside walls.

Let’s explore the local markets.

Jaipur is known as a shopper’s paradise famous for jewellery, handicraft, carpet, blue pottery and textiles.

Evening, enjoy the dinner at local Rajput family in their home.

Optional: Culinary experience includes a live cooking demonstration and reveals local delicacies that you may otherwise have missed. Get an intimate glimpse into the history and culture of Indian cuisine in a local Jaipur home.

Today, post breakfast, check-out from the hotel & drive to Ranthambore, an estimated 3-3.5 hour drive. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel.

Ranthambore, for many decades was the hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur, covers 98,800 acres, offering a fascinating combination of crumbling monuments, living temples, wild beauty, and a chance to spot a wild tiger. Ranthambore was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and became part of Project Tiger in 1973.

This evening the guests are free to relax in the property.

Optional: This evening the guest’s may witnesses a cooking demonstration by the Chef. The styles and ingredients used through the preparation, provide a glimpse into another culinary history of India, native to the North-Western region.

Unveiling The Kingdom Of Tigers And Untamed Beauty

Tucked between the rugged Aravalli and Vindhya hills, Ranthambore is perhaps most famous for being one of the original ‘Project Tiger’ reserves and the best opportunities anywhere in India of seeing a tiger.

Early in the morning, guests are escorted for a morning shared Jeep safari and go inside the Ranthambore National Park and explore the park.

Back from the safari and have a breakfast at hotel.

After lunch, proceed for an afternoon shared Jeep safari into Ranthambore National Park. Drive back to the hotel.

Dinner at the hotel.

Note: The zone will be assigned as per the availability.

Today, post breakfast, check-out from the hotel, and drive to Agra an estimated 5-5.5 hour drive.

Optional: Faterhpur Sikri visit enroute from Jaipur to Agra.

Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel.

Agra- a city on the banks of the Yamuna River. The golden age of the city began with the Mughals. Akbar made it the center of art, culture, commerce and learning.

Afternoon visit the Agra Fort, originally planned as an impregnable military structure by Akbar, the Agra Fort, over a period of time, acquired all the elegance, lavishness and majesty of an imperial palace.

This evening, spend some time to enjoy the amazing Mohabbat the Taj show, that depicts the romantic love story of Emperor Shahjahan and his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Early Morning visit Taj Mahal at sunrise (subject to weather conditions), Surely the greatest monument of love and one of the seven wonders of the modern world, Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Return to the hotel for breakfast and relax as you have started early morning.

Later, check out from the hotel visit the marble factory where you can actually see the inlay work on marble as it was done for the construction of Taj. Thereafter drive to Delhi.

An estimated 3-3.5 hour drive, upon arrival check-in at the hotel.

Evening visit the Qutub Minar, One of the highest minarets in India & one of the oldest Islamic structure in the country. This 73 m-high tower of victory, was built in 1193 by Qutb-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu kingdom.

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Delhi airport to board flight to onward destination.