Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destination Covered: Delhi - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Udaipur - Goa - Mumbai
Day 01: Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the evening. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
Delhi, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a
@ Rajasthan 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
Breakfast will be at Delhi. Proceed for a full 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 Mughal Empire.
Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandini Chowk.
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.
Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra
By Road - 201 Kms/4 hr
Proceed for Agra after breakfast. Reach Agra in the afternoon.
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. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
Check in at hotel and relax for the day.
You can proceed for a walk in the evening to the other side of the river Yamuna for a view of the Taj Mahal.
Overnight will be at Agra.
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Day 04: Agra
Proceed for sightseeing after breakfast.
Taj Mahal: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder, which is always the soul raison-d'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.
Visit 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 Jahan in memory of her father (The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 05: Agra - Ranthambore
By Road - 240 Kms/6 hr
Start early after breakfast for Ranthambore.
Stop at 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.
Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, at the junction of the Aravallis and the Vindhyas, is a unique example of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely 14 kilometers from Sawai Madhopur. Get in tune with nature for a wildlife holiday in the heart of the jungle. It has come to be known as "The land of the Tiger", where most of the documented footage of this majestic beast has been recorded. The park boasts of the maximum number of sightings in the world.
It spreads over a highly undulating topography varying from gentle to steep slopes; from flat topped hills of the Vindhyas to the conical hillocks and sharp ridges of the Aravallis, from wide and flat valleys to narrow rocky gorges. An important geological feature the 'Great Boundary Fault' where the Vindhya plateaus meet the Aravali hill Ranges, meanders through the Reserve. The National Park is bound by the rivers Chambal in the south and Banas in the north.
Reach Ranthambhore and check in at the lodge. Overnight will be at Ranthambhore.
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Day 06: Ranthambhore
Proceed for your jungle safari at 0600 hr in the morning. We would pack refreshments and water in the vehicle.
Return to the resort and have breakfast. Proceed to visit the temple and the fort inside the National Park.
Proceed for afternoon safari after lunch and track the tigers.
Dinner will be served in the resort and overnight will be at Ranthambhore.
Day 07: Ranthambhore - Jaipur
By Road - 170 Kms/3 hr
Proceed for the morning safari into the National Park. Return to hotel by 10 - 11 AM and after breakfast start the beautiful Pink City - Jaipur.
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.
Visit the Birla Mandir in the evening and relax during the day as the last three days you have been getting up quite early.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 08: Jaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. Elephant ride 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. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.
Proceed for sightseeing of the city.
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.
Visit a rug factory and see the ladies at the intricate work or a gem factory and see the gem cutting and polishing process.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
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Day 09: Jaipur - Udaipur
By Flight
Flight Number: W 709
Airline : Jet Airways
Departure: 0715 hr
Arrival: 0810 hr
Proceed to the airport for flight to Udaipur. 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
@ Rajasthan 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 Pichola is an enticing sight.
Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.
Relax in the afternoon at the beautiful hotel.
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 - the other island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 10: Udaipur
Have a late breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, 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.
Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the Local Folk Museum.
Enjoy your dinner at Devigarh Palace Hotel - It will be one of the highlights of your tour.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
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Day 11: Udaipur - Mumbai
By Flight
Flight Number: 9W 709
Airline : Jet Airways
Departure: 0815 hr
Arrival: 0930 hr
Mumbai - Goa:
By Flight
Flight Number: 9W 458
Airline : Jet Airways
Departure: 1200 hr
Arrival: 1300 hr
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed to the airport for flight to Goa via Mumbai. Reach and proceed to the hotel.
Relax at the beach. Overnight will be at Goa.
Day 12 - 14: Goa
Breakfasts will be at hotel. Relax at the beach.
Overnight will be at Goa.
Day 15: Goa - Mumbai
By Flight
Flight Number: - 9W 474
Airline : - Jet Airways
Departure: - 1615 hr
Arrival: - 1715 hr
Proceed to the airport for flight to Mumbai in the evening. Reach and transfer to hotel.
Its 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. Formerly known as Bombay this city 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 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.
Overnight will be in Mumbai.
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Day 16: Departure from Mumbai
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for an excursion to the Elephanta Caves.
The Elephanta Island is the site of the magnificent Elephanta caves, containing beautiful carvings, sculptures, and a temple to the Hindu God, Lord Shiva. These caves are located at a distance of 11 km from Mumbai and are now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island of Elephanta, being a commercial, military and religions centre for centuries has traces of early Buddhist culture.
The Elephanta caves are thought to date back to the Silhara kings belonging to the period between 9th - 12th centuries. With the Brahminical resurgence during the reign of Gupta dynasty in 3rd century AD, these great cave dedicated to Lord Shiva exploded into existence at Elephanta. Legends and history suggest that the great warrior prince of Chalukya dynasty Pulkesin II raised the shrine to celebrate his victory. Some historians also suggest that these caves were built by the Kalchuri King Krishnaraja in 6th century AD.
As the worship of the figure of the Buddha began to be encouraged with rise of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism, a shrine was introduced to house Buddha's image, replacing the cells at the centre of the back wall. The Monasteries of Ajanta lead us directly to Elephanta. It appears that the same families of craftsmen and sculptors who were working on the Kailasa Temple of Ellora and adjoining Buddhist caves at Ellora were employed at Elephanta.
Return to the mainland in the afternoon and spend time shopping or relaxing at hotel. Proceed to the airport for flight home / next destination. (You can even depart from Delhi if your flight schedule is such).
Tour Ends.
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