10-Day Delhi Agra Jaipur and Kashmir Tour with Taj Mahal and Dal Lake

• Arrive in Delhi in the late morning or afternoon.

• Meet and greet with chauffeur upon arrival at Delhi Airport or Railway Station.

• Transfer to hotel and complete check-in formalities.

• Engage in optional sightseeing of Connaught Place, Janpath, and India Gate illuminated at night.

• Spend leisure time to acclimatize.

Overnight stay in Delhi.

• Visit Jama Masjid and enjoy a traditional rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk.

• Explore Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.

• Stop for photos at India Gate and Parliament Street.

• Tour Humayun’s Tomb and the Lotus Temple.

• Depart in the late afternoon for Agra via the Expressway (approximately 3 hours).

• Opt for an evening visit to Mehtab Bagh for sunset views of the Taj Mahal.

Overnight stay in Agra.

• Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise with an expert local guide.

• Tour Agra Fort with a professional guide.

• Optionally visit a marble inlay handicraft store.

• Depart in the afternoon for Jaipur (approximately 5 hours) with an optional photo stop at Fatehpur Sikri.

• Arrive in Jaipur, check in to hotel, and relax.

Overnight stay in Jaipur.

• Explore Amber Fort with an included jeep ride.

• Visit the City Palace Museum.

• Discover Jantar Mantar, the royal observatory.

• Stop for photos at Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds.

• Optional evening cultural performance with traditional Rajasthani dinner.

Overnight stay in Jaipur.

• Take a morning stroll through Bapu Bazaar and explore handicraft shops.

• Visit local artisans including block printers and gemstone jewellers.

• Depart for Delhi by road (approximately 5 hours).

• Arrive at New Delhi Railway Station and board the overnight sleeper train to Katra (2AC/3AC with assistance).

Overnight on the train to Katra.

• Arrive at Katra Railway Station in the morning.

• Board the scenic train to Srinagar, passing through Chenab Bridge, India’s highest railway bridge.

• Arrive in Srinagar by afternoon or evening.

• Transfer by Shikara boat to your deluxe houseboat on Dal Lake.

• Visit Mughal Gardens if time permits, including Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh.

Overnight stay on the houseboat at Dal Lake.

• Drive to Gulmarg in the morning (approximately 2 hours).

• Experience the Gondola Ride to Phase 1 or 2, depending on weather conditions.

• Engage in optional snow activities such as skiing, sledging, or snow biking (payable on site).

• Return to Srinagar in the evening.

Overnight stay in Srinagar at hotel or houseboat.

• Take a scenic drive to Pahalgam (approximately 2.5 hours).

• Visit Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, and Lidder River viewpoints.

• Optionally enjoy a pony ride to Baisaran, known as “Mini Switzerland.”

• Return to Srinagar in the evening.

Overnight stay in Srinagar at the same hotel or houseboat.

Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner.

• Visit the famous floating market by Shikara boat.

• Explore Jamia Masjid and Hazratbal Shrine.

• Transfer to Srinagar Railway Station in the afternoon.

• Board the train to Katra and connect to the overnight train to Delhi (3AC or 2AC).

Overnight on the train to Delhi.

• Arrive at Delhi Railway Station in the morning.

• Optional visits include Akshardham Temple or light sightseeing and shopping if time permits before departure.

• Transfer to Delhi Airport, hotel, or railway station for onward journey.