TAJ MAHAL WITH KASHMIR TOUR

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi

Upon arrival at Delhi International airport, you will be welcomed by our company representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Your travel documents will be handed over to you with a briefing of the tour program. After check-in process, time free at leisure for own activities and relax in the hotel to acclimatization with Indian weather conditions.

DELHI - The National Capital of India is one of the most historical cities in the world. In AD 1639, the Mughal emperor shah Jahan built a walled city named Shahjahanabad which served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1649 till 1857. Shahjahanabad is known as Old Delhi. Later the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens built a new city during the 1920s called New Delhi or Lutyens Delhi.

Overnight at Delhi (No Meals)

» Day 02 : Delhi – Srinagar (By flight)

After breakfast, transfer to Delhi airport to board the flight to Srinagar. Upon arrival at Srinagar, meet & assist by our representative and transfer to the houseboat/hotel for check-in. After lunch, proceed for Srinagar city tour visiting Mughal Gardens, Nishat (Garden of Pleasure), Shalimar (Abode of Love) Mughal laid Out in the 16th century & these fall along the bank of Dal-Lake in the heart of Srinagar City & Shankaracharya Temple located on a hillock, thus providing panoramic view of entire City, along with famous Dal-Lake & River Jehlum, evening return back to houseboat/hotel at Srinagar.

Overnight at Srinagar (Breakfast & Dinner)

» Day 03 : Srinagar – Excursion to Gulmarg (56 kms one way)

After breakfast, leave for a full day excursion to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers), 2730 mts above sea level. Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes in the world and highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. One can also have the view of Nanga Parbat if weather permits. The view enroute from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating. Also enjoy sledge riding on snow or Gondola ride (Cable car) up to Khilanmarg to enjoy the fascinating view of Peerpanchal range and for pony ride. Late in the afternoon drive back to Srinagar.

Overnight at Srinagar (Breakfast & Dinner)

» Day 04 : Srinagar – Delhi (By Flight) Delhi – Agra (220 kms drive)

After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar airport to board the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, meet & assist by our driver and drive straight to Agra. AGRA – Located at the bank of River Yamuna was known then as Akbarabād during Mughal Empire and remained the capital of the Mughal Empire under the Emperors till 1689. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel and rest of the day free at leisure.

Overnight at Agra (Breakfast)

» Day 05 : Agra – Delhi (220 kms drive)

Sightseeing – Early morning visit to Afternoon visit to Taj Mahal at Sunrise. Taj Mahal; one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Shah Jahan built this beautiful monument in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22 years and 20000 workers to complete this perfectly symmetrical monument. Later return back to the hotel and have your breakfast. Further continue your tour to Agra Fort; also known as the Red Fort is a world heritage site listed by UNESCO. The red sandstone fort was converted into a palace during Shāh Jahān's time, and reworked extensively with marble and pietra dura inlay. Afternoon, check-out from the hotel and drive back to Delhi. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel.

Overnight at Delhi (Breakfast)

» Day 06 : Delhi Sightseeing – Departure

Sightseeing - We will start our sightseeing tour visiting Raj Ghat; the final resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. Jama Masjid; built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It is one of the largest and best known mosques in India. Further, we will drive-pass through Chandni Chowk Market; Asia's largest wholesale market and Red Fort; a beautiful red sandstone fort built by the Mughals.

Afternoon visit to the Qutub Minar; built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak of the Slave Dynasty as a sign of Muslim domination of Delhi and as a minaret for the muezzin to call the faithful to prayer. Evening drive-pass through India Gate; a memorial raised in honor of the Indian soldiers who died during the Afghan wars and World War I. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. Sansad Bhavan; the Parliament of India is a circular building designed by the British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker in 1912–1913. Rashtrapati Bhavan; the Presidents House built with a mix of European and Mughal/Indian styles. In the evening, transfer to Delhi international airport to board the flight to onward journey.

Tour concludes with many unforgettable memories