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- Varanasi
After breakfast transfer to airport to board your flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for check-in. Afternoon visit Bharatmata Temple, Banaras Hindu University and Baudh Stupa. In evening enjoy Aarti ceremony on most famous ghat of Varansi and experience the religious aspects of locals. Overnight at the hotel. (B)
Day
3
Varanasi- Khajuraho
After breakfast transfer to airport to board your flight for Khajuraho. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for check-in. Khajuraho, a beauty full city famous for temples. After is free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel. (B)
Day
4
Khajuraho
After breakfast enjoy full day tour of Khajuraho. Spend your time at world famous Eastern and Western ghat of temples and explore its beauty. Overnight at the hotel. (B)
Day
5
Khajuraho - Orchha- Gwalior
After breakfast drive to Gwalior en-route visiting ancient city Orchha. Temples are famous for its architecture. Post visit continue your drive to Gwalior where on arrival you will check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. (B)
Day
6
Gwalior-Agra (By train)
Following an early breakfast visit Gwalior museum and fort. Post visit transfer to railways station to board train for Agra. Agra is a world famous town for world famous Taj Mahal. Agra was capital of the Mughal Empire for many years. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight at the hotel. (B)
Day
7
Agra / Agra- Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (260 km / approx 7 hours)
After early breakfast, at around 8 am, 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!!
At around 11 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.
At around 12.30 pm, visit Sikandra (tomb of Emperor Akbar). You can also have a quick visit to Agra’s local markets. Agra is famous for leather items, handicrafts and sweets called “petha”. At 3 pm, 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.
Later 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
8
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 traditional 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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
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 is 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
14
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. (B)
Day
15
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
16
Udaipur-Mumbai (by flight)
After breakfast, transfer to Udaipur airport for taking a flight to Mumbai. If time permits, depending on your flight schedule, 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.
Upon arrival at Mumbai airport, transfer to the hotel. Rest of the time, you can have stroll around your hotel or you can visit a local market for shopping. (B)
Day
17
Sightseeing of Mumbai / Mumbai-Goa (By flight)
After early breakfast, check out from the hotel and have a quick panoramic tour of Mumbai. See the heritage buildings like Central Telegraph Office, Flora Fountain, Bombay High Court, City Civil Court, Western railway headquarters and Victoria Terminus. See the famous Marine drive and transfer to airport for your flight to Goa. Please note that if your flight to Goa is early in the morning, then we would show you Mumbai’s highlights on previous day, if time permits.
Upon arrival at Goa, transfer to the hotel. After getting refreshed, you can enjoy your evening on the beach by taking a beach chair or having delicious sea food at the shacks. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B/D)
Day
18
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
19
Goa
A full day at leisure to explore beaches and relax on the beaches. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B/D)
Day
20
Departure from Goa
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport/railway station or bus terminus as per your onward connection. (B)
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