Day 1 - Monday, September 8
Elk Grove/San Francisco
Your India journey starts at EG Chamber parking lot, where you’ll take a chartered bus to the San Francisco International  airport. Board your India flight.  Dinner (and additional meals) onboard aircraft.

Day 2 - Tuesday, September 9
Delhi
Arrive in  Delhi. Traditional welcome at airport with garlands. Transfer to hotel.

Day 3 - Wednesday, September 10
DELHI
Sightseeing in Delhi. Bus to visit RAJGHAT, the cremation ground of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, INDIA GATE (the war memorial), PARLIAMENT BUILDING and the PRESIDENT’S HOUSE.

Day 4 - Thursday, September 11
DELHI – JAIPUR
Visit at BIRLA TEMPLE.  Drive to Jaipur and check into hotel. Evening enjoy a GEM-CUTTING & POLISHING demonstration as Jaipur is one of the world’s most noted gem producers.

Day 5 - Friday, September 12
JAIPUR
Morning visit to AMBAR PALACE of the Kuchchawa rulers.  Enjoy a ride on elephant-back  like the Maharajas. Later experience the art of CARPET WEAVING, BLOCK PRINTING & TURBAN wearing demonstration, which plays a vital role in Rajasthani life.  Afternoon half-day tour of the PINK CITY with a visit to the CITY PALACE MUSEUM, which contains the original collection of the Maharajas of Jaipur, HAWA-MAHAL (photo stop).

 Day 6 - Saturday, September 13
JAIPUR – AGRA
Morning drive to Agra, en-route visiting FATEHPUR SIKRI - Old Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty.   

Day 7 - Sunday, September 14
AGRA
Enjoy a morning half-day sightseeing tour of the massive AGRA FORT, which was seat of Mughal rulers for decades.  Visit ITMAD-UD-DULLAH, a yellow marble tomb highlighted with black & white marble, built for Noorjehan’s parents, the prettiest queen of Jehangir. Later, enjoy MARBLE CRAFTSMANSHIP demonstration of inlay work into marble of precious and semi-precious gems. 

Day 8 - Monday, September 15
AGRA - DELHI 
Sunrise visit to THE TAJ MAHAL, India’s most fascinating masterpiece. This magnificent tomb is a living symbol of the monumental passion of Shahjehan for his queen Mumtaz. [Optional: Enjoy a memorable TONGA ride (horse carriage) up to the legendary Taj Mahal.   Evening at leisure or attend a BUSINESS MEETING. 

Day 9 - Tuesday, September 16
DELHI
Morning sightseeing of New Delhi, where you will visit QUTUB MINAR, the victory tower started by Qutub-Ud-Din in 1199 AD upon becoming Sultan of Delhi.  Marvel at the amazing Baha’i LOTUS TEMPLE, a marble symbol of peace.  Afternoon at leisure.  

Day 10 - Wednesday, September 17
DELHI/SAN FRANCISCO/ELK GROVE
Early morning transfer to the international airport to connect flight for SFO.  Arriving at same day.  Return to the Chamber parking lot by shuttle bus.