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Fatehpur Sikria silent witness to the rise and fall of the Imperial Mughal Empire.The palaces and courtyards within the fort feature a variety of ingeniousIslamic inspired devices (some decorative, some more practical) withinthe fabric of the buildings.Return to The Oberoi Amarvilas for lunch.In the evening visit the Taj Mahal to see the monument changingcolours at sunset.Later enjoy a 3 hour ‘Noor – e – Taj’ spa treatment.Dinner is at Esphahan, the Indian specialty restaurant featuringa display kitchen and live classical music.Overnight at the resort.DAY 16 Agra -DelhiAfter breakfast, drive for one hour to Fatehpur Sikri, a worldheritage site and the ancient Mughal capital of India.Completed in 1571 by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who was known tobe a very tolerant ruler, the buildings at Fatehpur Sikri blend bothIslamic and Hindu elements in their architectural style. Experts arguethat Fatehpur Sikri is the greatest accomplishment of Mughal architecture,surpassed only in reputation but not in its beauty by the Taj Mahal.The cultural politics of the site remain to be written; perhaps themammoth chess board, where human figures were used as chess piecesand moved at the emperor’s will, provides a clue.Enjoy a picnic lunch on your way back to The Oberoi Amarvilas.In the afternoon transfer to Agra airport to board your flightfor Delhi departing at 1750 hours. Arrive at Delhi airport at1850 hours. Meet and greet at the airport and check intoThe Oberoi, New Delhi.Dinner at Traventino, the Italian speciality restaurant.Overnight at the hotel.DAY 17 DelhiBreakfast is followed by a day excursion to the old city of Delhito discover the hustle and bustle that keeps the city alive. Explorethe Old Fort or Purana Qila, pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhiat Raj Ghat, see the imposing Red Fort, visit the Jama Masjidand stroll through the bustling old bazaar of Chandni Chowk.Return to the hotel for lunch at Threesixty.In the evening relax with a soothing Back massage at theOberoi spa.Dinner is at Taipan, the Chinese speciality restaurant.Overnight at the hotel.DAY 18 Delhi-ShimlaAfter breakfast at Threesixty restaurant, transfer to Delhi airportto board your flight to Shimla, departing at 1015 hours.This is an economy class flight. Arrive at Shimla airportat 1135 hours, transfer to Mashobra by road and check intoWildflower Hall. Lunch is at the restaurant, on a largeopen-air terrace offering a panoramic view of the mountains.The menu includes a varied range of Asian and Continentaldishes.In the afternoon, take a trek through the mountains on the WildStrawberry Trail. This is a pleasant walk lasting an hour andcovering four kilometers, skirting the Shimla water reservoir.Your guide will give you an introduction to the wonderfulflora of the Himalayas. Return to Wildflower Hall for a 2 hour‘Touch of Serenity’ spa program. With tranquil views throughlush green cedar and pine forests, the spa pavilions offer apeaceful haven to revitalize the senses.Dinner is at the restaurant.Overnight at the resort.DAY 19 Shimla in the HimalayasAfter breakfast, transfer to Chaba at the base of river Sutlej toexperience white water rafting. All activities are conducted bytrained guides (approximate duration is 4 hours). (This is anoptional experience and you may choose from horse riding, mountainbicycling and other scenic walks as alternatives.)The jaccuzzi at Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas