Duration: 15
Nights / 16 Days
(Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Mumbai - Goa - Mumbai
- Delhi)
Day 01 : Arrival at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the DELHI AIRPORT and
transfer to your hotel.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with
a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction
to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope -
that is India. Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast proceed for a day tour of Old & New Delhi.
OLD DELHI : A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the
Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid
- the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort
and palace of the Moghul Empire.
NEW DELHI : An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include
a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial
avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's
Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Overnight
will be in Delhi.
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed by surface to Agra. Reach and check into
the hotel.
AGRA : Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the
little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire
- giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor
to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and
white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm
that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising,
that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. Proceed
for sightseeing of the city.
TAJ MAHAL : Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which
is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by
Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz
Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned
by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect
symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately
carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen. Proceed for sightseeing
to the AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort
is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl
Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction. Visit Itmadullah's Tomb built by
Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father (The interiors of which are considered
better than the Taj). Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 04 : Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to beautiful Pink City - Jaipur.Drive to Fatehpur Sikri.
The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and
palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable
fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's
not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its
grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world. Reach
and check in at hotel.
JAIPUR : The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back
to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the
Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite
of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains its character and history
- A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. It is popularly known
as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered
stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria.
Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite
temples and lush gardens. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 05 : Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Amber Palace. Enjoy Elephant Back ascent to the Fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE : Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace.
Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent
Jai Singh I. It's forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful
fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression. Continue city
sightseeing.
CITY PALACE : A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani
architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled
city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace
Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR : This is the largest and the best preserved of the five
observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This
observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL : The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds"
is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone
plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The
palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal
was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Shopping in the evening or relax.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 06 : Jaipur - Jodhpur
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed to Jodhpur. Reach Jodhpur and check into
hotel. Set at the edge of the THAR Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes
with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of
the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the RATHORE
clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the
RAMAYANA. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a
rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a
high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions. Overnight will
be at Jodhpur.
Day 07 : Jodhpur
Breakfast will be at hotel. In the morning visit Mehrangarh Fort (1459 AD) by
Rao Jodha who considered themselves the descendents of Lord Rama. In this palace
you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you
would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial. Also visit the JASWANT THADA and JODHPUR
CITY. In the afternoon proceed to see the BISHNOI VILLAGES. Overnight will be
at Jodhpur.
Day 08 : Jodhpur - Udaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed to Udaipur. Visit Ranakpur en route. A visit
to the famous Jain Temple, dating back to the 15th century is part of the itinerary.
200 pillars, none of which are alike, support its 29 halls. The Temple abounds
with intricate friezes and sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain temples
and the Temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures. Reach Udaipur and
check in at hotel. The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure
lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravallis. A vision in white drenched
in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences
and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.Its kaleidoscope
of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with
stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and chivalry. Their
reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichhola is an enticing sight. Overnight
will be at Udaipur.
Day 09 : Udaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur in the morning,
stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls
and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock
Courtyard. Visit the 300-year-old Jagdish Temple and the Royal Cenotaphs of
the Rajput kings. Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters
of Lake Pichola. From the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur
as it rises majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert.
Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - another island palace in the middle of the
lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace. Relax in the evening. Overnight
will be at Udaipur.
Day 10 : Udaipur - Mumbai - Goa
Breakfast will be at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai and then
connecting flight to Goa. Reach and transfer to hotel. Overnight will be in
Goa.
Day 11 - 14 : Goa
Daily breakfasts will be in the hotel. Relax in the beach. Stay will be at
Kenilworth Beach Resort.
Day 15 : Goa - Mumbai
Breakfast will be at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai. Reach
and transfer to hotel.
MUMBAI - It is young, its lively and a confluence of varied cultural
currents and cross currents have given Mumbai a unique position of the most
multi-ethnic city of India. The capital city of Maharashtra State, formerly
known as Bombay lies in the southwestern part of India and occupies a peninsular
site originally composed of seven islets lying off the Konkan Coast of western
India. Oozing with the cocksure self-confidence of a maverick moneymaker and
"Bindass" (carefree) attitude, Mumbai is also country's financial
and commercial hub and has a principal port on the Arabian Sea. Mumbai is the
hub of Indian film industry, which has played a pivoted role in the development
of cinematography. "Bollywood", as it is called, produces the second
most number of pictures in the world every year, next only to Hollywood, U.S.A.
Mumbai claims to be the world's largest production centre for films. Relax in
the afternoon and visit to the markets. Overnight will be in Mumbai.
Day 16 : Mumbai - Home
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for "Elephanta Caves" Tour in
the seas. Return to the land for a city tour.
TOUR ENDS
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