Duration
: 14 Days / 13 Nights
DestinationDelhi - Varanasi - Agra
- Jaipur - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Mumbai - Goa - Mumbai
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Today Arrive Delhi,
The Capital of India. You are greeted with a traditional Indian
Welcome and escorted transfer to Hotel.
Day 02 New & Old Delhi Sightseeing
Morning after buffet
breakfast at your hotel embark on a tour of "Imperial City"
New Delhi. Drive pass through the Raisina Hill to view Parliament
House, The President House, past the imposing India Gate, visit the
Humayun's Tomb, Quatab Minar, Lotus Temple and Birla Temple. Afternoon
visit to Old Delhi includes The Red Fort, Jama Masjed and Raj Ghat,
the memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi. Evening free at Leisure
Activities. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day
03 Delhi Varanasi ( Flight )
Morning transfer to Domestic
Airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi at
Transfer to your Hotel. Afternoon return excursion trip to Sarnath
- 10 kms from the holy city of Varanasi, is the blessed locale where
more than 2,500 years ago Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon,
after attaining Nirvana. Evening See "aarti"
Ceremony on the River Ganges. Overnight stay at your Hotel.
Day 04 Varanasi - Delhi ( Flight ) - Agra (200
kms/04 Hrs )
Early Morning Visit Banaras Hindu University
and some of the Hindu Temples that line the river Gangas &
Boat excursion on the Holy River Ganges to see the Bathing
ghats and crimination sites. Later transfer to airport to board the
flight for Delhi. On Arrival at Delhi Airport straight drive to Agra
The City of Taj . Upon Arrival check in to your
Hotel. Overnight stay at your Hotel.
Day
05 Agra
Morning after the buffet breakfast at your hotel
visit to Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah tomb. Also visit
the Magnificent Taj Mahal - The Monument of Love in
the warm glow of Sunset, which was built in 1630 by Mughal Emperor
Shah Jahan as a tomb for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction
of the Taj Mahal began in 1631, and is believed to have taken 18 years
to complete, with over 20,000 craftsmen working around the clock.
Evening free to explore the local markets. Overnight stay at your
Hotel.
Day 06 Agra - Fatehpur
Sikri - Jaipur (240 kms/5 Hrs )
Drive to Jaipur
via visit the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, built in
1569 by the Great Emperor Akbar. Today, it is deserted and left in
solitude to reminisce over its past glory. On today's drive to Jaipur
through the Rajasthani countryside we see villages, woman dressed in
the brilliantly colored saris of the region, Camels, Elephants &
scenes of rural lives. Upon arrival at Jaipur check in to your hotel.
Afternoon visit to Maharaja's City Palace - where
you can see an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal
Art. The museum is resplendent with its collection of robes of royal
princes, carpets, an armory of old weapons, miniature paintings
portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions, Jantar
Mantar (an accurate observatory built in 1726 A.D.),
Birla White Marble temple and
Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - a five storied wonder
with a spectacular pyramidal facade and overhanging windows with
latticed screens, domes and spires. Overnight stay at your Hotel.
Day 07 Jaipur / Jodhpur ( Flight )
After breakfast visit the 17th century fortress of Amber Fort
- marvelous example of Rajput architecture with its terraces and
ramparts reflected in the Maota Lake below. Go up the fort ascended on
Caparisoned Elephant true to the style of the Maharajas of the past.
The interiors of the fort have various royal halls decorated with
intricate ivory, mirror and glasswork complemented by exquisite wall
paintings. As you move between the rooms of this magnificent structure
feel the history and visualize the pomp and grandeur of a kingdom
never conquered, whose hilltop location is to view various palaces
with rooms of stunning beauty including the world's finest chamber of
mirrors and also visit temple of Kali.
Late afternoon transfer to airport to board the flight for Jodhpur
- the Great Indian Desert. Upon arrival you will be assisted
to your Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08
Jodhpur - Udaipur (290 kms/6 Hrs )
Morning after buffet
breakfast at your hotel visit to Meherangarh Fort -
stands a top a 125 metre high hill dominating the city's skyline. It
is one of the most impressive and formidable fort of the country,
drive through the old city and past the Clock Tower near the largest
spice bazaar in the sub-continent, visit the Jaswant Thada
Cenotaph - the memorial of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, built
in 1899 in white marble near the fort is noteworthy for its superb
architecture, the royal cremation site and then proceed to see the
most magnificent, modern 20th century Palace, the Umaid
Bhavan Palace and its museum - a treasure trove.
Late afternoon transfer to airport to board the flight for Udaipur
- the "City of Lakes" is perhaps the most romantic
and beautiful cities of India. Upon arrival you will be assisted to
your hotel. Overnight at your hotel.
Day
09 Udaipur / Mumbai ( Flight )
After breakfast city
sightseeing includes The City Palace - this is the
largest palace complex in Rajasthan, construction of which was started
by Udai Singh. Crenellated walls surround this white marble
architectural marvel, standing majestically on a hill. This huge
edifice 30.4 meters high and 244 meters long was added on to, by later
rulers, but the additions are so well planned and integrated, it is
difficult to believe that it was not conceived as complete structure,
drive around Fateh Sagar lake - this fine lake,
lying to the north of and connected by a small canal with Lake
Pichola, was originally built by Maharana Jai Singh, in 1678 AD,
Sahelion-ki-Bari or " Garden of the
Maids of Honour" was laid out for a group of forty-eight
young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part
of dowry, Partap Smarak: A memorial to the legendary
warrior Rana Pratap, Bhartiya Lok Mandal Museum - a
museum of folk arts, it displays a rich collection of folk musical
instruments and paintings.
Late afternoon transfer to
airport to board the flight for Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and transfer to
Hotel. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 10 Mumbai / Goa ( Flight )
After
breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight for Goa. Upon
arrival at Goa transfere to your hotel. Remainder day is free for rest
& relaxes. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 11 to 14 Goa
Explore the Goa
Beaches
Rest & Relaxes in Beach for 3 nights.
Day 14Goa / Mumbai & Onward ( Flight )
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Mumbai. Upon
arrival city tour of Mumbai visit Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging
Gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar Hill, offering a
panoramic view of Marine Drive and Chowpatty
Beach, Prince of Wales Museum, Mano Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of
India and drive through the Crawford Market. Later transfer
to International Airport to board the flight for onward destination
with Unforgettable Memories.
Inclusion &
Highlights
- Accommodation with Private bath & shower facilities.
- Daily buffet breakfast at hotel Restaurant.
- Arrival & Departure transfer by air-conditioned vehicle.
- All sightseeing and excursion as per itinerary by
air-conditioned vehicle.
- Local English Speaking guide for sightseeing at respective
destination.
- Entrance fees to the Monuments
- Elephant ride up to Amber Fort
- Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal
- Sunrise Boat Cruise in Varanasi
Excludes: Laundry, Insurance, Tips,
Telephone Calls, Hard Drinks and Expenses like personal nature, Still &
Video Camera fees in Monuments.
Cities
in Rajasthan