Overview
Highlights
- Guided tour of Delhi - Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, Rajghat, Humayun Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate and Qutub Minar.
- Sightseeing tour of Agra - Agra Fort and Taj Mahal.
- Jaipur sightseeing tour - Amer Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal and the local bazaars of Jaipur.
- Visit the 16th-century city Fatehpur Sikri - Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Sheikh Salim Chishti Tomb, Jodha Bai Palace, Moti Mahal, etc.
- Excursion to the 5th century Elephanta rock caves in Mumbai.
- Rickshaw ride in Delhi and Elephant ride in Jaipur.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
Day 02: Mumbai
Day 03: Mumbai – Delhi (Flight)
Day 04: Delhi
Day 05: Delhi – Mathura & Vrindavan –
Agra
Day 06: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Abhaneri –
Jaipur
Day 07: Jaipur
Day 08: Jaipur – Goa (Flight)
Day 09: Goa
Day 10: Goa
Day 11: Goa – Mumbai (Flight) / Departure
DAY 01: ARRIVE
MUMBAI
Early morning arrive at
Mumbai – International airport.
Mumbai - Fifteen million people live in Mumbai - industrialists,
film-stars, artists, workers, teachers and clerks - all living cheek-by-jowl in
soaring skyscrapers and sprawling slums. They come from diverse ethnic
backgrounds and speak over a dozen tongues, adding colour, flavour and texture
to the Great Mumbai Melting Pot. Mumbai is a city that never sleeps! If you're
visiting on business or holiday, there are lots of things to do and see.
On arrival meeting,
assistance at airport by our local representative and transfer to hotel. Where
our executive will explain the travel plan in detail and hand over the
essential documents (Tour programme, hotel’s vouchers, feedback report etc) to
you. Rest of the day free to relax at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 02: MUMBAI
After breakfast at hotel
enjoy city tour including Gateway
of India - The Gateway is a huge stone Arch of Triumph
originally constructed to commemorates the first-ever visit of a British Monarch
to India. It was designed by the Scotsman George Wittet (1878-1926), who
helped popularize the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture that combined
Gothic-like flamboyance with Muslim-Indian architectural features.Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Crawford Market and Dhobi Ghat. Rest of the day free for leisure activities. Evening explore to city
market at your own. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 03: MUMBAI
– DELHI (FLIGHT)
After breakfast & checkout from the hotel
transfer to airport to board on flight to Delhi.
Delhi - is a city that bridges two different
worlds. Old Delhi, once the capital of Islamic India, is a labyrinth of narrow
lanes lined with crumbling havelis and formidable mosques. In contrast, the
imperial city of New Delhi created by the British Raj is composed of spacious,
tree-lined avenues and imposing government buildings. Delhi has been the seat
of power for several rulers and many empires for about a millennium. Many a
times the city was built, destroyed and then rebuilt here. Interestingly, a
number of Delhi's rulers played a dual role, first as destroyers and then as
creators.
On arrival meeting assistance at airport by our
local representative and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free to explore
local markets at your own. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 04: DELHI
After breakfast at hotel
enjoy city tour of New Delhi & old Delhi start from Red Fort (From
outside) - (Closed on Monday) - built in red sandstone, Constructed by
Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, Jama Masjid - India's largest mosque
and Rajghat - crimination place of Mahatama
Gandhi. Laxmi Narayan Temple, Humayun Tomb – Tomb of 2nd Mughal
emperor and Qutab Minar the highest stone tower
in India. India Gate - This solemn monument was
built in memory of the 90,000 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in
the World War Ist. Drive past the Rashtrapathi Bhawan, Parliament
House. Evening free to explore local markets at your own. Overnight at
hotel.
DAY 05: DELHI – MATHURA & VRINDAVAN – AGRA (200 KMS / 4.5 HRS)
After breakfast & checkout from the hotel drive
to Agra.
Enroute visit Mathura - birth place of lord
Krishna, he spend his childhood in gokul. It
is the place of temples, where we can feel the sound of Krishna in the air
itself. It was the capital of the surasena kingdom. The maternal uncle of shri
Krishna was the king of this city. And The word vrindavan is the mixture of two
words ‘vrinda’ and ‘van’. The meaning of vrinda is tulsi. It is said that the entire
place was covered with tulsi.
On arrival, visit Sri Krishna
Janmabhoomi Temple. Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple is the most sought after
devout centers in Mathura. Its predominance over the other holy spots are due
to the belief that the temple stands on the same place where lord Krishna was
born to Devaki and Vasudev. Numerous articles excavated from the site bare
testimony to the legendary story of Sri Krishna’a birth. These artifacts are
displayed in a museum near to the main temple. Shri bankey Bihari
temple & Other Temples. Also visit
Vrindavan – a village once noted for its fragrant
groves, is where he spent an eventful youth. There are numerous other little
spots in the area that still reverberate with the enchantment of Shri Krishna.
Visit famous temples & pleases including Prem Mandir.
Later continue drive to Agra. Agra, situated on the west bank
of River Yamuna, Agra was once the flourishing capital of the Muslim rulers of
India.
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. On arrival
check-in at hotel.
After wash and change at hotel visit Agra
Fort, built by the Mughal dynasty's greatest Emperor, Akbar, in 1565.
A number of the fort’s beautiful palaces, mosques and gardens were built by his
successors in later years. Pearl Mosque,it shined like a pearl. It
is held that this mosque was constructed by Shah Jahan for his members of royal
court. Diwan-i-Khas - Here envoys and other honoured guests were granted a
personal audience with the ruler. the Dīwān-e-Khās is a small marble
structure near the Dīwān-e-Ām. Diwan-i-Aam - the ruler held mass audience.
He would sit on his throne facing petitioners. His minister would assemble the
petitions and refer them to the Dīwān-e-Khās for private audience.Jahangir
Mahal - Jahangiri Mahal is the most important building of the Akbari
period in the Agra Fort. Evening free to explore local markets at your own.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 06: AGRA
– FATEHPUR SIKRI – ABHANERI – JAIPUR (235 KMS / 5.5 HRS)
Early morning watch sunrise & visit Taj
Mahal. Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday) - world's
greatest monument to love. Emperor Shah Jahan built this pristine white marble
mausoleum in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The monument looks amazingly graceful from almost any angle and took 24
years and 20,000 people to build. The close up detail of the Taj Mahal is as
exquisite as the overall architectural design with semi-precious stones and
beautiful patterns covering the marble surface. It is one of
the Seven Wonders of the World.
Later after breakfast & checkout from the hotel
drive to Jaipur.
Enroute visit:- Fatehpur Sikri - The
'City of Victory'
Abhaneri - a small village located 95km from
Jaipur, towards the Jaipur-Agra highway. The present name of the village,
'Abhaneri', is believed to be a mispronunciation of 'Abha Nagri' or the 'city
of brightness'. Visit the famous Step wells (Baoris) are
fascinating. In the days past, not only were they sources of water; they were
also used as rest houses by weary travelers, as temples and as community
centers.
Later continue drive to Jaipur. 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 it's character and history
- A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. 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.
On arrival, check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free
at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 07: JAIPUR - ENJOY ELEPHANT RIDE AT AMBER FORT
After an early breakfast at
hotel, visit the majestic Amber Fort and 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. One can enjoy the unique experience
of an ascent on the back of a brightly caparisoned elephant, up to the Fort.
Later in the afternoon
visit 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. Nearby, the intriguing
Palace of the Wind, the Hawa Mahal, was built in 1799 to allow
ladies from the royal family to view the city and bazaar below in
privacy. Jal Mahal - Jal Mahal is known for its majestic
architecture and sophisticated design. It was once used for the royal duck
shooting parties. Evening free to explore local markets. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 08: JAIPUR – GOA (FLIGHT)
After breakfast & checkout
from the hotel transfer to airport to board on flight to Goa
Goa - Variously known as "Pearl of
the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", the state of Goa is
located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. The
magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendors of its temples,
churches and old houses have made Goa a firm favorite with travelers around the
world.
On arrival, meeting assistance at airport by our
local representative and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free to relax at
hotel / beach. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 09 & 10: GOA
Morning breakfast at hotel. Rest of the day
free to relax at hotel / beach. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 11: GOA – MUMBAI (FLIGHT) / DEPARTURE
Early morning checkout from the hotel and transfer
to airport to board on flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival transfer internally from
domestic airport to international airport to board your homebound flight with
the happy memory of our incredible nation.
Note: This
is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor
holidays for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that
we could tailor a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable India tour.
Inclusions/Exclusions
COST INCLUDES:
- 10 Nights air-condition accommodation on Double / Twin share room at proposed hotels.
- Daily breakfast at hotel as per detail itinerary from Day 02.
- Meeting and assistance services on arrival / departure.
- Air – conditioned chauffeur driven Vehicle (as per above) for city sightseeing, tour, excursion etc. as per above program.
- Cycle Rickshaw ride at the narrow alley of Chandni Chowk / Old Delhi.
- Traditional Elephant ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur.
- English speaking local guides during the city tour at all places as per detail itinerary.
- All parking, road taxes, government taxes and driver allowances.
- Tour assistance throughout the tour.
- All presently applicable Government taxes.
Other foreign language speaking guides are also available, kindly contact us for more details)
- Any international and domestic airfare if it is not mention in cost inclusion.
- Flight fare from Mumbai to Delhi, Jaipur – Goa & Goa – Mumbai will be approx USD 160 PP.
- High season supplement from (20 Dec till 05 Jan)
- Transport during free days / any optional tour / Entrance & Camera Fees at the monuments.
- Personal nature Expenses i.e. Telephone calls, Laundry, soft / hard drinks, lunch, tipping etc.
- Any Porterage services at Airport/Railway Station.
- Any other expenses not mentioned in the cost includes.
Add-ons
- Delhi – Food walk, Yoga, Akshardham temple fountain show, Ayurvedic massage.
- Agra – Mohabbat-e-Taj show, Yoga, Food Walk, Cycle Ride.
- Jaipur – Cooking Class, Food walk, Yoga, Chokhi Dhani, Dye It Yourself (DIY) workshop, Amer Fort – Light & Sound show.
- Mumbai – Bollywood Studio Tour, Morning Life of Mumbai’s Dabbawalas Tour, Heritage Tour, Kanheri Caves, Elephanta Caves, Dhobi Ghat Tour, Dharavi Slum Tour.
- Goa – Dudhsagar waterfalls with spice plantation tour / Crocodile watching with spice plantation.