9D8N Golden Moment & Kashmir + Houseboat

Day 1 Singapore Delhi

Depart Singapore & arrive New Delhi at 0215hours. Upon arrival in Delhi, meet and be transferred to hotel for a rest.

(Meals on Board)

Day 2 Delhi Srinagar

After breakfast transfer to airport on board flight 9W603 at 1115hours for Srinagar. Arrive Srinagar at 1235hours. Assistance on arrival and transfer to houseboat. Transfer to houseboat by Shikara from the shore of the lake. After lunch you are free at leisure. Overnight stay at houseboat.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3 Srinagar Gulmarg Srinagar

After breakfast drive for an excursion trip to Gulmarg (56 kms from Srinagar). Located at an altitude of 2,650m above sea level and covering 3 sq km area this cup shaped meadow is acknowledged not only for its scenic surroundings, but also as the world's highest golf course and a premier ski resort in the country. The crowning glory of Gulmarg is Gondola Lift. It is the highest lift-served ski resort in the world, equipped with T-bar lift and three modern ski lifts along the Gondola chair lift. Lunch in Gulmarg. After enjoying cable car ride drive back to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay at houseboat.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4 Srinagar

After breakfast proceed for full-day sightseeing of Srinagar visiting the Mughal gardens. There are mainly three gardens- Chashmashahi garden (meaning Royal Spring), the smallest of all three gardens; it is quite famous for spring of energizing digestive mineral water. Another is - Nishat garden, the largest of all; within the garden are ruins of some of old buildings dating back to Mughal period. And finally the Shalimar Garden- designed by Emperor Jehangir for his wife Nur Jahan, it offers an amazing view over the other gardens, lakes and shallow terraces. Also known as the "garden of love", Shalimar Mughal Garden has four terraces, rising one above the other. Lunch at houseboat. Post lunch have Shikara ride on Dal Lake. Overnight stay at houseboat.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5 Srinagar New Delhi Agra

After breakfast morning at leisure. Have early lunch at houseboat and then transfer to airport on board flight 9W604 at 1330hours for New Delhi. Arrive New Delhi at 1455hours. Assistance on arrival and then drive to Agra. On arrival Agra check in hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6 Agra Jaipur

Early morning visit Taj Mahal at sunrise. Later back to hotel and have breakfast followed by visit to Agra Fort. Built by Mughal Emperor - Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, Taj Mahal is considered to be the most romantic symbol of love. The architecture combines the elements of Persian, Turkish, Indian and Islamic styles of architecture. Similarly Agra Fort is again another architectural wonder in stone situated on the banks of the river Yamuna. It is the crescent-shaped fort that contains a maze of buildings forming a small city within. At noon have lunch in hotel, check out hotel and then drive to Jaipur (260 kilometers/ 6 hours drive approx.). Check in hotel on arrival Jaipur. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7 Jaipur

After breakfast proceed for full day city tour of Jaipur visiting Amber Fort, City Palace, Observatory and Palace of Winds (from outside). Jaipur also known as pink city always attracts visitors for its unique royal blend of Rajput art, culture and religion. The Rajputs (meaning "son of a king") are a martial race and the ruling class of northern India. Lunch and Dinner at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 8 Jaipur New Delhi

After breakfast drive to New Delhi (256 kms/ 6hrs drive approx.). Check in hotel on arrival. Post lunch visit Jama Masjid (biggest mosque in India), Qutab Minar; drive past Red Fort (closed on Monday), drive pass India Gate- a 42m high memorial arch, Parliament House, Government buildings and diplomatic area. Continue to Connaught Place for last minute shopping. Delhi has a rich and glorious history full of construction a city and its devastation to construct a new one. Including the present capital, Delhi has been made the capital no less than eight times. As a result, the city is full of some intact and beautiful monuments and other ruins and remnants of the past seven cities along with modern boundaries and structures of the modern city. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 9 New Delhi Singapore

This morning you will have a packed breakfast & transfer to airport on board flight 9W018 at 0855hours safe back to Singapore.