Day
1
Arrival at Delhi
Namaste!! Welcome to Incredible India!!
Upon arrival at Delhi airport or railway station, our representative would welcome you and take you to your hotel. After getting refreshed, depending on your arrival time, go for a panoramic tour of Delhi. In this tour, visit Red Fort, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Qutab Minar and Humayun’s tomb. Back to the hotel. In the evening, you can have a stroll near to your hotel and can taste the delicious cuisines. Overnight stay at Delhi.
Day
2
Delhi-Agra (200 Km / Appx. 4 hrs.)
After breakfast, at around 9 am, depart for Agra. Located on the banks of river Yamuna, Agra is a world famous town for world famous Taj Mahal. Agra was capital of the Mughal Empire for many years. At around 2 pm, reach at one of the most visited monuments in the world, Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world, a world heritage site. Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal’s construction started in 1630 and it was completed in 1653. After entering Taj, have a walk inside the complex with beautiful landscapes. Click the memories of the Taj in the camera!! In the evening, visit local markets in Agra where you can purchase leather and handicraft items and sweets called “petha”. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B)
Day
3
Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Ranthambore National Park (250 Km / Appx. 7 hrs.)
After early breakfast, at around 8 am, visit famous Agra Fort. Emperor Akbar reconstructed this fort which was in ruined conditions. It is a world heritage site and it is famous for the architecture, landscapes, palaces and artwork. Later proceed to Fatehpur Sikri. Sikri was founded by Emperor Akbar in 1659 and it was the capital of the Mughal Empire for a short time. Visit the famous Buland Darwaza (Grand Gate), the amazing piece of architecture.
After Sikri, proceed to Ranthambore. Ranthambore national park is one of the largest national parks in India, famous for its residents, graceful tigers. It is also a home to variety of habitats, flora and fauna. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel. (B)
Day
4
Ranthambore National Park / Ranthambore-Jaipur (156 Km / Appx. 5 hrs.)
Early morning, at 6 am, get ready for a jungle safari. The duration of the tour is approximately 4 hours. You can have a chance of seeing may wild animals like Sambar deers, Chital, jungle cats, jackals, Indian wild boar and tigers too!!
Back to the hotel for breakfast and relax at the hotel. At around 2 pm, proceed to Jaipur. Jaipur is popularly known as Pink city of India, because of the use of pink/red bricks and colour while constructing houses, palaces and monuments. Upon arrival at Jaipur, check in at the hotel. Rest of time is free to relax or you can have a stroll around your hotel. (B)
Day
5
Jaipur sightseeing tour
After breakfast, at around 10 am, start the city tour of Jaipur. Visit City Palace, museum, Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds – photo stop), Jantar Mantar (observatory), Jal Mahal (photo stop). Later proceed to Amber fort. From the fort, you can have panoramic views of Jaipur city. Enjoy an elephant ride at Amber fort. From Amber fort, visit Sanganer which is famous for handmade paper and handicraft items. You can also visit local markets in Jaipur.
At around 7 pm, proceed to Chokhi Dhani. This is a traiditional village resort near Jaipur. In the resort, enjoy folk dances, puppet shows, live entertainment followed by traditional Rajasthani dinner. Back to your hotel and overnight stay at the hotel. (B/D)
Day
6
Jaipur-Ajmer-Pushkar (145 Km / Appx. 4 hrs.)
After breakfast, at around 10 am, proceed to Pushkar. En route, halt at Ajmer to see the famous Ajmer Sharif Dargah. Upon arrival at Pushkar, check in at the hotel. At around 3 pm, we will take you for a walking tour of Pushkar. Pushkar is one of the holiest pilgrim town in India. It is also famous for an annual gathering of lacs of people, called as Pushkar festival, which takes place in November every year. In walking tour of Pushkar, visit Pushkar lake and the ghats, Brahma temple (the only temple of Lord Brahma in the world). Also roam through narrow bustling streets of Pushkar. Back to your hotel and overnight stay at the hotel. (B)
Day
7
Pushkar-Bikaner (252 Km / Appx. 7 hrs.)
After breakfast, at around 9.30 am, proceed to Bikaner. Bikaner was one of the princely states in India which was established by Rao Bika in 1488. Bikaner is one of the biggest cities in Rajasthan. En route, have a quick visit to the holy Karni Mata temple. Upon arrival at Bikaner, check in at the hotel. Later visit attractive Junagarh fort. (B)
Day
8
Bikaner / Bikaner-Jaisalmer (331 Km / Appx. 6 hrs.)
After breakfast, at 9 am, first go for sightseeing in Bikaner. Visit Junagarh fort, Lalagarh Palace (entry is subject to restriction), Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum and other places of tourist interest. Back to the hotel and have your lunch. After lunch proceed to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival at Jaisalmer, check in at the hotel. Once the princely state in British India, Jaisalmer is known as the “Golden city” because of the ample use of golden colour stones in building the forts, havelis and other monuments. Jaisalmer is named after its founder, Maharaja Jaisal Singh. (B)
Day
9
Jaisalmer / Jaisalmer Sand Dunes (45 Km / Appx. 1 hr.)
After breakfast, at 8 am, start Jaisalmer city tour. First visit the famous and huge Jaisalmer fort, one of the only living forts in India. Inside the fort, you can see the people living and doing their daily work. Quarter of the city’s population lives inside the fort. During the visit of the fort, see The Palace, Jain Temple, Lakshminath temple, a museum and the havelis.
Later visit Nathmal ji ki Haveli, Salim Singh ji ki Haveli and Patwon ki Haveli. These havelis ((mansions) are famous for its architecture and art work on wood and stones. These havelis are one of the masterpieces in Jaisalmer. Later have a quick visit to see Gadhisar lake which is a man-made lake built in the 14th century for storing the water to supply to the town. Later see Tazia tower, one more masterpieces of Jaisalmer.
At around 2.30 pm, proceed to Sand Dunes near Jaisalmer. . Upon arrival at sand dunes, check in at the camp site. At around 4.30 pm, enjoy a sunset camel safari.
Back to the camp site. Have your dinner while enjoying live entertainment with folk dances and music. Overnight stay at the camp site. (B/D)
Day
10
Jaisalmer Sand Dunes-Jodhpur (310 Km / Appx. 7 hrs.)
After early breakfast, at around 8 am, proceed to Jodhpur. Jodhpur is one of the powerful and rich princely states of India. It si also referred as the “Blue City” because of vivid blue colour painted houses near the Mehrangarh fort. En route visit Mandore Garden. Mandore garden is a graceful collection of landscapes, temples and monuments. You can also see Chhatris (cenotaphs) of rulers of the erstwhile princely states and a museum. Check in at the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel. (B)
Day
11
Jodhpur / Jodhpur-Kumbhalgarh-Udaipur (284 Km / Appx. 8 hrs.)
After early breakfast, at 9 am, visit famous Mehrangarh fort in Jodhpur and have spectacular views of the city. If time permits, see Umaid Bhawan Palace an Jaswant Thada.
Proceed to Udaipur. En route visit Kumbhalgarh is a huge, formidable and a great fort indeed. This fort was built by the Sisodia dynasty king Rana Kumbha in 15th century. The fort complex includes galleries, structures, huge entry gates, temples, palaces and so on.
Arrive in Udaipur in late evening and check in at the hotel. Udaipur is popularly known as “city of lakes”. An erstwhile Princely State, it is one of the important historical cities in Rajasthan. The city was founded by Maharaja (Ruler) Udai Singh as the capital of Mewar state. It also has various lakes like Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake, and Swaroop Sagar Lake etc. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day
12
Sightseeing of Udaipur
After an early breakfast, at around 9 am, we would be going for sightseeing of Udaipur. First visit would be to the City Palace. Located on the banks of Lake Pichola, it has several palaces within the complex. We would provide you an additional audio guide for your convenience. In the City Palace complex, apart from the palaces, see the famous crystal gallery and enjoy the refreshments (optional – at an additional cost). From the banks of the lake, you can get spectacular views of Lake Pichola and the Lake Palace, right in the middle of the lake. Later visit Shree Jagdish Mahal temple, Vintage Car Museum. Moti Magari, Saheliyon ki Badi and other places of tourist interest if time permits. At 5 pm, enjoy sunset boat ride in Lake Pichola. Enjoy shopping in Udaipur in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day
13
Udaipur / Udaipur-Mumbai overnight train
After breakfast, at around 9 am, visit battlefield of Haldi Ghati. This is famous battlefield where the war between Maharana Pratap and Emperor Akbar was fought. You can see attractive Chhatris (cenotaphs), tomb of Maharana Pratap’s favorite horse Chetak and a museum.
Check out from the hotel. Transfer to Udaipur or Abu Road station for overnight train to Mumbai. (B)
Day
14
Sightseeing of Mumbai
In late morning / afternoon, arrive at Mumbai and we would pick you up from railway station and transfer to your hotel. Mumbai is a financial capital of India, famous for movie world of Bollywood. Mumbai also has a history of thousands of years, right from ancient dynasties ruling in India to the British rule. There are numerous marvelous and beautiful building built during the British rule.
After getting refreshed, we would show you famous Marine Drive and Gateway of India. En route, also see heritage building of Central Telegraph Office, Flora Fountain, Bombay High Court, City Civil Court, Western railway headquarters and Victoria Terminus. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B)
Day
15
Mumbai-Aurangabad (by day time train)
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, transfer to railway station to take a daytime train to Aurangabad. Upon arrival at Aurangabad, we would transfer you to the hotel. Aurangabad is named after Mughal Emperor Auranzeb and the city is surrounded by several monuments like world famous Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Bibi Ka Makbara etc.
Overnight stay at the hotel. (B)
Day
16
Visit to Ajanta Caves
After early breakfast, leave for Ajanta Caves. Ajanta caves are world famous for its great paintings and sculptures. It is about 30 caves Buddhist monument created between 2nd century BC to about 480 CE. It is one of the finest surviving example of Indian art, paintings, sculptures. These are the masterpieces of Buddhist art with figures of Buddha and depicts Jataka tails. Back tou Aurangabad and relax at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B)
Day
17
Aurangabad / Aurangabad-Mumbai overnight train
After early breakfast, at around 8 am, visit Ellora caves. Along with Ajanta caves, Ellora caves are also a world heritage site. Built by Rashtrakuta dynasty, caves are built in rock cut architecture. Hindu, Jain and Buddhist rock cut temples, mathas and viharas were built between 5th and 10th century. Later visit Pan Chakki (water mill). Thereafter see Bibi Ka Maqbara. It was built on instructions of Emperor Aurangzeb in memory of his first wife. The intention was to compete with Taj Mahal in design and grace, but poor architecture and proportions, due to very less budget approved by Aurangzeb, resulted in poor copy of the Taj. Still it is an important monument in Aurangbad. Later transfer to railway station for an overnight train to Mumbai. (B)
Day
18
Mumbai
In the morning, upon arrival at Mumbai, we would transfer you to the hotel. After getting refreshed, visit famous Elephanta caves. Take a ferry from Gateway of India to reach Elephanta island in about 2 hours. The rock cut architecture is dated between 5th century to 8th century. The site consists of 2 groups of caves, a larger group of Hindu caves and relatively smaller group of Buddhist caves. Hindu caves contains the famous sculpture of Shiva. Back to mainland of Mumbai. Rest of time is free for shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B)
Day
19
Mumbai / Mumbai-Goa overnight train or Volvo coach
After breakfast, at around 10 am, visit other famous places of tourist interest, like Victoria Terminus, Prince of Wales Museum, High Court and City Civil Court Heritage buildings, Western Railway headquarters, Marine Drive, Girgaum Chowpatty (beach), Siddhivinayak temple, Bandra-Worli sea link and Juhu beach. Transfer to railway station or bus terminus for taking overnight train or Volvo coach to Goa. (B)
Day
20
Goa
Upon arrival at Goa, we would transfer you to the hotel. Goa is one of the most visited tourist destination in India. Needless to say, Goa attracts tens of thousands of tourists for its happening beaches, tiny villages, churches and temples and colonial styled urban life. There are many famous beaches in Goa like Candolim, Calangute and Baga in the north and Varca, Colva and Benaulim in the south. Check in at the hotel. Relax on the beach on a beach chair or hire a bike and roam around freely where you wish to!! Overnight stay at the hotel. (D)
Day
21
Goa
After breakfast, go foa half day coach tour of North Goa. Have glimpses of the beaches where you can again visit on your own. Also see churches and temples in north Goa. In late afternoon, enjoy a river cruise on River Mandovi (subject to weather). Visit beautiful Panaji city where you can purchase famous cashew nuts. Back to the hotel. Rest of time to enjoy in Goa on the beaches. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B/D)
Day
22
Goa
A full day at leisure to explore beaches and relax on the beaches. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B/D)
Day
23
Departure from Goa
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport/railway station or bus terminus as per your onward connection. (B)
End of a classic tour!!
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