Day
1 : Day 01: Abroad - Delhi
Arrive at Delhi International airport.
On arrival in Delhi, the guest will be met by
our representative and transferred to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
2 : Delhi
This morning you will be taken to visit Old
Delhi - Former centre of Mughal Power, Old Delhi
offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and
bustling bazaars.
Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and
board the 'rickshaw ride' for a unique experience
from the Red Fort, through "Chandni Chowk"
or Silver Street, experiencing the sights
and sounds of this very busy avenue heading
west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid,
the greatest mosque in India and completed
in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj
Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial
to Mahatma Gandhi.
This afternoon you will be taken to visit
New Delhi - drive past the stately government
buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens,
including the India Gate & the Presidential
Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayuns
tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of
the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at
the towering minaret of Qutub Minar.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
3 : Delhi - Agra
Morning drive to Agra (203 kms). Upon arrival
in Agra - check into the hotel. Afternoon visit
Red Fort and famous Taj Mahal.
Red Fort - lies
on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in
the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar
as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the
finest architectural style. It has imposing
gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
Taj Mahal - This most famous
Mughal monument was constructed by Emperor
Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal
"the lady of the Taj". It has been
described as the most extravagant monument
ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken
when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage,
during the birth of her 14th child.
The central structure has four small domes
surrounding the huge, central dome. Above
the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are
false tombs, a common practice in Indian mausoleums.
(Taj Mahal is closed on Friday).
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Agra - Jaipur
Thereafter drive to Jaipur (221 kms), en route
visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri the deserted, red sandstone
city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his
capital and palace in the 16th century. Also
visit the Buland Darwaza the largest gateway
in the world.
Thereafter continue drive to Jaipur. Upon
arrival in Jaipur - check into the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
5 : Jaipur Morning
tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated
on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the
foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned
elephant for the slow but steady climb up to
the main gate, making your entrance in the time
honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the
early 18th century, took over 100 years to build
and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating
insight into the life-style of the Mughal ruling
families.
Afternoon tour of the City
- "The Pink City" is
spectacularly set within surrounding rugged
hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses.
Your tour will include the imposing City
Palace, still home to the Maharaja although
several of the rooms are now open to the public.
Many antiques and artifacts belonging to the
ruling family are housed here, including a
collection of weaponry. You will also visit
the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds",
and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory
to see the vast astronomical instruments.
Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar
before returning to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 : Jaipur - Mumbai - Goa
Afternoon transfer to airport for flight to
Goa.
Leave : Jaipur at 0725 hrs
by 9W-3401 Arrive : Mumbai at 1035 hrs
IN TRANSIT Leave : Mumbai at 1200 hrs
by 9W-475 Arrive : Goa at 1300 hrs.
On arrival in Goa, the guests will be met
by our representative and transferred to hotel.
Goa's 450 years under Portuguese domination
produced a unique, syncretic blend of East
and West. The stretches of silver sand wetted
by a rush of blue waters, the sky mirroring
the sea below, the strumming of guitars from
distant taverns, white churches resting against
green paddy fields and coconut groves, long
nights spent over brewed feni, longer days
of sun, sand and sea. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
7 - 10 : Goa
Full day at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 :
Goa - Mumbai
Morning at leisure.
Afternoon transfer to airport for flight to
Mumbai.
Leave: Goa at 1410 hrs by 9W-472
Arrive: Mumbai at 1510 hrs
On arrival in Mumbai, the guests will be
met by our representative and Check in into
the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day
12 : Mumbai OPTIONAL - one
hour boat ride across Mumbai Harbour brings
you to the lush green Elephanta Island. Here,
visit some of the huge and intricately carved
Elephanta Caves that date back to the 8th century.
For rows of massive columns cut into solid rock
from three magnificent avenues, lead to the
outstanding three-headed sculpture representing
Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver and
Shiva the Destroyer. Dedicated to Shiva, the
beauty and power of these phenomenal sculptures
depicting the various manifestations of Shiva
is overpowering.
Afternoon, city
tour of Bombay - the great port city with
its Victorian Gothic buildings from the British
Raj Era mingling with the modern. The tour
includes Gateway of India overlooking the
Harbour, the, the Towers of Silence, Marine
Drive and the Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colourful
outdoor 'laundry'. Also visit Mani Bhawan,
a small museum dedicated to the life and works
of Mahatma Gandhi, and the bustling Crawford
Market.
Late Evening transferred to the International
airport for flight to back home.
Day 13 : Mumbai - Out
Leave Mumbai.
Tour
Includes :
1)
Professional driver with
car
2)
Insurance
3)
All taxes
4)
Toll tax
5)
All places sight seeing
6)
Hotel accommodation with Taxes &
breakfast Included
7)
Gasoline/fuel
8)
Parking
Tour
Not Includes :
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Entrance fees to visit the Monuments.
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Any other expenses of personal nature
like liquor, laundry, telephone calls
and lunch/dinner which is not mentioned
above.
and more
Tour Itenerary options available depending upon
your stay in various cities.
