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    Colonial Trail of India
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    Colonial Trail of India At A Glance

    This itinerary will take you on an unforgettable journey deep through the heritage of India that defined her past and shaped her future. The Mughal bastions, land of the Rajputana and the Raj era all combine seamlessly in this remarkable journey that traces the path of how India as we know it came into being.

    Colonial Trail of India Itinerary

    Day 01: Delhi (Arrival and overnight stay)

    Arrive at the Delhi Airport and after a warm welcome from our representative you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.

    Day 02: Delhi (Local sightseeing) 

    Post-breakfast; you will embark on a local sightseeing tour of the city, which reverberates with the rich history and culture of India. Today’s attractions include Swaminarayan Temple, Birla Temple, Raj Ghat, Parliament’s House and the India Gate among others. In the evening return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

    Day 03: Delhi - Agra (201 km - 4 hrs)

    Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel before leaving for Agra. Upon your arrival, check-in at your hotel. In the afternoon you will visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb.

    In the evening return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

    Day 04: Agra - Jaipur (215 km - 4 hrs)

    After breakfast, you will leave for Jaipur visiting Fatehpur Sikri en route. On your arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in, the rest of the evening is at your leisure to do as you wish, your overnight stay at your hotel.

    Day 05: Jaipur (Local sightseeing)

    Following breakfast you will be escorted on a full day sightseeing of the ‘Pink City’ Jaipur. The attractions you’ll visit today include Amber Fort, City Palace and the Jantar Mantar Observatory among others. In the evening return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

    Day 06: Jaipur - Delhi (260 km - 5 hrs)

    After breakfast, you will transfer to Delhi by road. Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel to check-in and unwind. The rest of the day will be at your disposal. Your overnight stay will be in the same hotel.

    Day 07: Delhi - Shimla (350 km - 7 hrs)

    After morning breakfast, you will hit the road to go to Shimla. Shimla used to be the summer capital during the Raj era. You will be transferred to your hotel upon your arrival for overnight stay.

    Day 08: Shimla (Local sightseeing)

    After breakfast this morning embark on a full day excursion of the enchanting surroundings of Shimla. Today’s attractions include a visit to Botanical Gardens, Himachal State Museum and Library, the Ridge, Jakhu temple and the Summer Hills. In the evening return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

    Day 09: Shimla (Local sightseeing)

    After a leisurely breakfast, embark on a local sightseeing tour of the picturesque locales of Shimla. Today you will visit Naldera Golf Course, Fagu Valley View Point and Kufri Snow Point.

    In the evening return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

    Day 10: Shimla - Delhi (350 km - 7 hrs)

    After a leisurely breakfast, depart for Delhi by surface. You will be transferred to your hotel upon arrival in Delhi. The rest of the day is at your leisure, overnight stay at your hotel.

    Day 11: Delhi (Departure)

    Our rep will assist you in a smooth transfer and check-in at the airport for your return flight home.

    World Heritage Sites: Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri

    Temples: Swaminarayan Temple, Birla Temple, Jakhu Temple

    Monuments: Jama Masjid, India Gate, President’s Estate, Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar observatory, Amer Fort

    Museums: Botanical Gardens, Himachal State Museum and Library

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