Arrive today at Delhi’s International Airport. Once you are through with immigration formalities, baggage collection & customs clearance, our company representative will meet you and accompany you to your hotel. He will assist you with check-in formalities.

You will first visit Old Delhi. The tour will begin with a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; drive past the Red Fort. The magnificent Red Fort, overlooking the river Jamuna was built during the years 1638 - 48 when the Mughal Empire was at its peak. The tour continues to Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s largest mosques which is viewed from the outside. People stream in and out of the mosque continuously and the presence of a nearby bazaar means that the area is rarely quiet. Rickshaw ride through the busy old Delhi market to experience the surroundings and also visit to Spice market. After visiting Old Delhi, you will be driven to New Delhi, which reflects the legacy the British left behind.

The tour to Imperial Delhi will include a visit to the Qutub Minar, which is the tallest stone tower in India. The Qutub Minar was started in 1199 AD by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak and was completed by the sultan's successor and son-in-law, Iltutmish. The building is 72.5 m high and has 379 steps from the bottom to the top. The Qutub Minar is still the highest stone tower as well as one of the finest Islamic structures ever raised in India. Then visit Humayun’s tomb, built by the widow of the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun, it is an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style, a precursor of the Taj Mahal. The tour also includes a drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the President’s residence.

Satiate your palette with Old Delhi delicacies and rich Mughlai cuisine surrounded by an old ethnic ambience at Lakhori, the on-premise restaurant. Experimenting with the concept of the Modern Indian Cuisine the restaurant combines artful presentation with tasteful Indian ‘tadakkas’. Treat yourself to delicious delights created by chefs par excellence while lounging in the wonderful ambience of the Haveli.

Often hailed as the food capital of India, Chandani Chowk is famous for its streets always bustling with ravenous foodies. It is an example of Purani Dilli’s long and intimate relationship with food, and for people seeking culinary adventures, it provides an impeccable mix of flavour and ambience. Pioneering in bringing street food to the restaurant table, the restaurant provides an unrivalled array of these dishes. Feast on flavourful recreations of tangy and tasty street food. Treat your tastebuds to delicacies from the rich Mughalai cuisine. From the famous Papri Chaat to the exquisite flavours of kebabs, the restaurant is the best place to relish delightful food in a traditional ambience and a beautiful view of the courtyard.

Post breakfast depart by road for Agra. Meeting and assistance on arrival & transfer to hotel.

In the afternoon visit Agra Fort containing the halls of private and public audiences and other palaces, the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations also visit its Hall of Public Audience and its Royal Pavilions. This impressive red sandstone fort was built by Akbar between 1565 and 1573 A.D. Replete with gateways, pillared halls, mosques, marble trellises, and geometric gardens; the Fort represents Mughal architecture at its peak.

In the evening proceed to visit the Taj Mahal (remains closed on Friday) during sunset - built by Shah Jahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Sunrise is the best time to visit the Taj Mahal. This architectural marvel is a perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from white marble that stands testimony to the sill of 20,000 craftsmen brought together from Persia, Turkey, France, and Italy who took 17 years to complete this 'Love Poem in Marble‘.

Morning depart by road for Jaipur en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri.

Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. The abandoned, ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri lies some 40 km from Agra. The city was built by the Emperor Akbar in 1569, in honour of Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti, who prophesied that Akbar would have three sons. For 14 years Fatehpur Sikri was Akbar’s capital until a lack of water forced the city to be abandoned. The city is remarkably well-preserved, and visitors can see the Jama Masjid, the tomb of Salim Chisti, and several palaces. Post tour, continue drive to Ranthambore.

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is one of the biggest and most famous Tiger reserves of India. Famous for its tourist friendly and most photographed Tigers, this reserve offer a wide variety of wildlife of tourist attraction which includes Tiger, leopard, sloth bear, hyena, caracal, jungle cat, desert cat, desert fox, Jackal,  Blue bull, Indian Gazelle, Spotted deer, common langur, marsh crocodile,  python etc. It also hosts a rich birdlife which covers almost 300 different species of migratory and resident birds that includes some of the very beautiful water birds. The park is dotted with many lakes or water bodies, most of them are man- made. These lakes are part of prime habitat for the royal predator and always there is a fight between resident and transient tigers to claim this supreme territory. The park also dotted with ruins of medieval period and it is most rewarding to observe the king of the jungle using these remnants of the past as their resting place.

In the early morning, another Safari awaits you in the National Park (OPTIONAL BASIS). Alternatively, you can enjoy the resort, which is itself very charming and worth spending time to walk around. Post lunch, leave for Jaipur.

Evening get ready for an interactive dinner session with a local family. Join the hosts in their kitchen for a cooking demo and feel free to assist them while cooking. After dinner with the family return back to hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, proceed for excursion to Amer fort en-route stop @ Hawa Mahal. Enjoy elephant ride one way up to fort. Highlight of this fort is Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) On return from the fort a short photo stop at Hawa Mahal.

Later visit City Palace, the inhouse museum has a vast collection of rare manuscripts, armoury, costumes, carpets and miniature paintings. Next you will visit The Observatory which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Overnight.

After a leisurely breakfast drive back towards Delhi. Arrive and check-in to your hotel.

As per the flight schedule, transfer to airport for flight to Colombo.

Arrival at Colombo International Airport: Here, you will be met by a professional chauffeur guide. After the formalities at the airport, you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle.

In the morning visit Sigiriya and climb the historical rock.

Referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of World, this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archeological importance and attracts thousands of tourists every year. The palace is located in the heart of the island between the towns of Dambulla and Habarana on a massive rocky plateau 370 meters above the sea level. Sigiriya rock plateau, formed from magma of an extinct volcano, is 200 meters higher than the surrounding jungles. Its view astonishes the visitors with the unique harmony between nature and human imagination.

On completion, visit The Minneriya National Park and enjoy a Jeep safari.

Minneriya is yet another haven for the elephants that migrate from surrounding jungles to enjoy the lush grass fields on the banks of the Minneriya reservoir, during the dry season. Reports of elephant sightings range from a mere 100 to an astounding 700. The central feature of the park is the ancient Minneriya Tank (built-in 3rd century AD by King Mahasena). This tank is generally known as a place to observe the elephants that come to bathe and graze on the grasses as well as the huge flocks of birds that come to fish in the shallow waters.

Minneriya National Park is located 182 km away from Colombo in the North Central Plains of Sri Lanka. The major city closest to Minneriya National Park is Polonnaruwa. The renovated vast ancient Minneriya Rainwater Reservoir that irrigates the considerable area of the district of Polonnaruwa is the focal point of the Minneriya National Park. Being part of the elephant corridor which joins up with Kaudulla and Wasgomuwa parks, Minneriya National Park gives the opportunity to see herds of Elephants throughout the year.May to October is the best period to visit Minneriya National Park in view of the famous gathering of wild elephants.

Dambulla Cave Temple is a vast isolated rock mass and it was here that king Valagambahu took refuge in the 01st century B.C. He later turned the caves into a rock temple. Dambulla is a world heritage site and is the most impressive of Sri Lanka’s cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. meters of painted walls and ceiling found here are over 2000 years old and is the largest area of painting found in the world. The caves contain over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 meters.

On completion, proceed to Hiriwadunna for an authentic village experience.

This is a super jungle and village experience which is popular with most clients. Early departure from the hotel with a packed “local” breakfast to a point off the main road where we begin a scintillating walk over village paths, a tank (ancient reservoir) bund, and forest. Cross a little jungle rivulet by catamaran to reach a farmers' simple “wattle and daub” house where the breakfast is consumed. The villager will provide some tea and maybe sweetmeats. Proceed half an hour by foot and bullock cart to a point where a vehicle meets you for the transfer to the hotel, a truly Sri Lankan experience.

Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan style lunch followed by a cookery demonstration in the village.

And then, visit a ‘Local vegetable market’ and witness the local men selling vegetables in Sri Lankan way.

After breakfast, proceed to Kandy. En-route, visit a spice garden in Matale.

Sri Lanka has always been renowned for its spices. Over 15 different spices call Sri Lanka home and many of them are traded in the international spice market. Cinnamon especially is endemic to Sri Lanka, and the highest quality ‘true cinnamon’ can be obtained here. The A9 Hwy between Matale and Dambulla is famous for its spice gardens, with over 30 dotted along the road. All offer free tours of their gardens with an English-speaking guide who can explain the merits and health properties of herbs, spices, and plants including cocoa, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, coffee, nutmeg, pepper, cardamom, aloe vera, iriweriya, and the henna plant.

Enjoy a head & shoulder massage for 15 minutes and a Sri Lankan lunch afterward at the Spice Garden.

These classical dance forms are associated with the performance of various rituals and ceremonies which are centuries old and are based on the folk religion and folk beliefs going back to times before the advent and acceptance of Buddhism by the Sinhalese people in the third century B.C. These rituals and ceremonies reflect the values, beliefs, and customs of an agricultural civilization of Sri Lanka.

On completion, check-in to the hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Kandy

Kandy is a lovely city, the Hill Capital and the last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings retains an aura of grandeur, which time has not affected. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its center, it is the site of the renowned “Temple of the Tooth”. Kandy and its satellite villages in the center of the island’s handicraft industry and its traditional dances are the most spectacular in the country. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhalese kings and is a UNESCO world heritage site partly due to the temple.

On completion, visit Temple of the Tooth Relic (A World Heritage Site)

In the crown jewel of the city, Kandy is the famed Sri Dalada Maligawa, also known as the Temple of the Tooth. The golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha. The entire complex is over three centuries old at least and has seen many a king’s rise and fall. It has seen bloody wars and peaceful reigns and is one of the most historical places still standing in the island. The entire temple complex, from peaked tiled roofs to white walls with large airy windows, is built using classical Kandyan architecture.

The British Garrison Cemetary is on the far side of Kandy Lake, past the Temple of the Tooth, and a short walk up the hill.

This simple plot of land is the final resting place of many men, women, and children from Colonial days, they died between 1822 and 1870. ( This is when the cemetery closed, relatives of those already buried there were still admitted after that date). Life was hard back then, few of these Europeans had a long lifespan or even made it to retirement.

After breakfast, proceed to Kandy railway station and board your train to Nanu Oya.

The Kandy to Nanuoya train journey is one of the most scenic, epic train journeys in not only just Sri Lanka but the world. The views on both sides of the trail are breathtaking. The trail winds through the mountains overlooking farms and villages and of course vast tea plantations. The scenery changes throughout the trip, from an entire green view to a woodland forest. The train also passes through multiple tunnels. Hanging out of the train gives you the best views and is an awesome feeling. The Kandy to Nanuoya Train is just one of many bucket list items to add to your itinerary, you are not going to regret it.

Once reached, you will be transferred to your hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Proceed to Udawalawe. [Optional] Evening safari at Udawalawe National Park + Visit Elephant Transit Home.

Be ready to witness trumpets across the border as you approach the elephant country around the corner! Udawalawe truly is a sanctuary for the big-footed & tusked. Junked by relatively large herds of elephants, the national park proves to be one of the best places one could observe them in their natural habitat. Hop into a safari jeep and head into the park, you are most likely to drive into your first herd of giants within the maiden hundred meters. Turn on your radar into other species – such as spotted deer, Sambhur, barking deer, water buffalo and jackal – found within the park.

Meanwhile, Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home bears a different story. Established in 1995, it caters to all injured elephants found in the area before releasing them into their natural habitat. So, make sure to just watch – rather than touch – these gentle giants as they feed, play and mingle with each other, before heading into the wild with one another. “Eth Athuru Sevana” or the “Elephant Transit Home” is Asia’s first rehabilitation center for elephants. Established in 1995 by the Wild Life Conservation Department the center lies on a 200-acre land on the western border of the Udawalawe National Park. with the Udawalawe Reservoir as the southern border. Baby elephants are sometimes wounded by traps laid by humans or by gunshot injuries. Some calves become orphaned when the mother dies or gets killed. The center takes in the sick, wounded or orphans baby elephants and nourishes them until they are capable of living on their own and release them to various national parks.

After breakfast drive to Colombo. Upon arrival, check into to the hotel. Remaining time at your leisure.

After breakfast proceed to Bandaranayake International Airport to embark on your next destination Maldives.

After breakfast or depending on the time of your flight, you'll be transferred to the airport to return back home.