Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
On arrival stay at The Lodhi.
Day 2: Delhi
Morning at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi
Morning witness Changing of the Guards ceremony at the Rastrapati Bhawan. Afternoon rickshaw ride to see the sights of Old Delhi and then time for shopping or spa.
Day 4: Delhi - Agra
Morning transfer by road to Agra, arriving at The Oberoi Amarvilas Hotel for a 2 nights stay. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the pool or perhaps a spa at the hotel. Sunset visit at the enchanting Taj Mahal monument.
Day 5: Agra
Return to the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then explore the halls and palaces of Agra Fort. Spend the afternoon at India’s first Bear Rescue Sanctuary.
Day 6: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur via one of India’s most glorious sites; the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival in Jaipur transfer to The Oberoi Rajvilas for a 3 night stay.
Day 7: Jaipur
Begin the day ascending to the hilltop Amber Fort on elephant-back. Return to the hotel for lunch and afternoon at leisure. Evening village festival to enjoy various activities; camel ride through villages, henna painting, turban and sari tying, sitar lessons, followed by a celebratory dinner.
Day 8: Jaipur
Morning explore Jaipur,the capital of Rajasthan. See the City Palace and the Observatory.
Day 9: Jaipur - Delhi
Transfer to Delhi for a night stay at The Oberoi, Gurgaon. Evening at leisure.
Day 10: Delhi - Chandigarh - Shimla
A mid-day flight arrives Chandigarh, and then onward to Shimla, the summer capital of the British Raj. Spend 3 nights at The Oberoi Cecil Hotel.
Day 11: Shimla
Visit ‘The Peak’ for a picnic lunch. The Peak is a quaint colonial bungalow on a hilltop that commands magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. After lunch, return to Shimla, touring this fairy-tale like town. A gentle climb up to Jakhoo hill offers panoramic views of Shimla.
Day 12: Shimla - Kandaghat - Shimla
Board the Himalayan Queen Express Toy Train for a two-hour journey through the spectacular beauty of the Himalayas. Rest of day at leisure to enjoy the pool, games and spa of the hotel.
Day 13: Shimla - Chandigarh - Delhi
Transfer to Chandigarh airport for a flight to Delhi. On arrival stay at The JW Marriott for a night.
Day 14: Depart Delhi
Early morning departure for onward destination.
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