(08 Days/07 Nights)

DAY 01 & 02: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi, the capital of India. Meet and greet at the airport by honeymoontourindia.com representative and transfer to hotel. Next day after breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar, Humayun Tomb, India Gate, Parliament House, President House, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Rajghat. Experience one of the oldest living cities in the world. Delhi is history, with 20,000 ruins and the monuments are tablets on which the history is written. Every conqueror did his best to possess Delhi and make it his capital. It is not a single city but a combination of eight cities that have been established here from as early as 900 BC to 1930 when the British completed the construction of New Delhi as the capital of imperial India. It is, therefore, not surprising that the monuments of Delhi successfully mirror the development of the architectural styles in the country. Dinner and overnight at Delhi.

DAY 03 & 04: Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast, leave for Jaipur: The city owes its names, foundation and its careful planning to the great warrior - astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II. In 1727, with Mughal power on the wane, Jai Singh decided to move down from his hillside fortress at nearby Amber to a new site on the plains. He laid out the city, with its surrounding walls and six rectangular blocks, according to the principles of town planning set down in Shilpa Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. Day excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort: At a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture.

Afternoon city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace, Jantar Mantar - the observatory built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and wind palace known as Hawa Mahal. Dinner and over night at Jaipur

DAY 05: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikiri - Agra
After breakfast, leave for Agra. En-route visit the abandoned Mughal capitol city of Emperor Akbar name Fatehpur Sikiri, built in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory. Later continue drive to Agra. Up on arrival check-in Dinner and overnight at Agra.

DAY 06: Agra - Gwalior
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structures; Itimad-ud-Daulah, constructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jahangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Later afternoon, drive to Gwalior. Up on arrival check-in Dinner and overnight at Gwalior.

DAY 07: Gwalior - Delhi (By TRAIN: SHATABDI EXPRESS)
After breakfast, visit the Gwalior Fort - The Mughal emperor Babar referred to the Gwalior Fort as "the pearl amongst fortresses in India" and although you may beg to differ, you will probably agree that this, the dominating feature of Gwalior's skyline, is definitely a citadel worth seeing. With a turbulent and pretty eventful past, the Gwalior Fort spreads out over an area of 3 square km, bounded by solid walls of sandstone, which enclose three temples, six palaces and a number of water tanks. Regarded as North and Central India's most impregnable fortress, the Gwalior Fort was built by Raja Man Singh Tomar in the 15th century.
In the five hundred years since then, the fort has changed hands many times- it has been held by the Tomars, Mughals, Marathas and British, who finally handed it over to the Scindias. Today it's a must-see sight on any Gwalior itinerary, and just the ride up to the fort gives you a taste of what's coming: the southern path is bounded by rock faces with intricate carvings of the Jain tirthankars. As you enter the fort, you'll see lots more to impress and interest you: palaces and temples, impressive gates and historic water tanks. Of the temples in the Gwalior Fort, the most famous are the Teli-ka-Mandir- a 9th century Dravidian-style shrine which is notable for its profusely sculpted exterior; the Saas-Bahu Temples- two pillared temples which stand next to each other, one larger than the other; and the Chaturbhuj Mandir, a Vaishnavite shrine dating back to the 9th century. Among the fort's most prominent palaces is the amazingly ornate Man Singh Palace, built by Man Singh in the 15th century. Embellished with a vivid pattern in tile and paint, the palace spreads over four levels, and despite its picture-pretty appearance, has a somewhat gory history: Mughal emperor Aurangzeb imprisoned and later murdered his brother Murad here. Equally grisly is the Jauhar Kund, which marks the spot where the women of the harem burnt themselves to death after the defeat of the king of Gwalior in 1232. Other palaces within the Gwalior Fort which are worth seeing include the Karan Palace, the Jahangir Mahal, the Shahjahan Mahal and the Gujri Mahal (the latter built by Man Singh for his favourite queen, Mrignayani).

Late afternoon, transfer to the railway station to board train for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi meet and assist at the railway station and transfer to airport for onwards journey.

• Champagne upon arrival and or
• Specially created Cocktail by very experienced Bartender "Honey I Love you" or "Erotic Fume" on arrival
• Red roses in the room and rose petals upon the bed at turndown
• Full room decorated with flowers, Champagne served on the terrace while chocolate hiding under the pillow
• Private air-conditioned vehicle with Chauffeur/Guide
• Train tickets Gwalior - Delhi in A/C coach
• Local English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours
• Leisurely breakfast on bed and Romantic Dinner
• All entry fees/monument charges, where applicable
• Romantic Bubble bath
• Henna art work by a professional for the bride
• One honeymoon Sleeping gown for the bride and one Bathrobe as gift from us to you (To take home)
• Elephant ride in Jaipur
• All taxes, driver charges, tool tax and parking fee

Special note

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A wonderful indulgence for Honeymoon couples or a great holiday or anniversary gift ideas:

• Champagne upon arrival and or
• Specially created Cocktail by very experienced Bartender "Honey I Love you" or "Erotic Fume" on arrival
• Red roses in the room and rose petals upon the bed at turndown
• Full room decorated with flowers, Champagne served on the terrace while chocolate hiding under the pillow
• Kama Sutra Love Essentials Package including a sprinkling of sweet, edible Honey Dust, Original Oil of Love and a lubricating Love Liquid.
• Kama Sutra Treasures of the Sea (transforms a simple bath into an ocean of azure)
• Erotic Dice (To take Home)
• Tantric Massage Video:
  This video shows the grace, the flow, and the dance of erotic massage.
• Specially Created music CD
  Choose one of the following books to take home:
• The Art of Arousal, by Dr. Ruth Westheimer
• Mars and Venus in the Bedroom: A Guide to Lasting Romance and Passion,
• Or, a copy of the Kama Sutra
• One honeymoon Sleeping gown for the bride and one Bathrobe as gift from us to you (To take home)

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