DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi, the capital city of India. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative at the Indira Gandhi International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel
DAY 02 : DELHI
Today, enjoy the day discovering Old Delhi and Drive Past the majestic Red Fort spread over an area of 2 km, visit India’s largest mosque - Jama Masjid, travel through the bustling market and take a cycle rickshaw ride through narrow alleys and lanes in Chandni Chowk. Apart from all this you will also get opportunity to enjoy a walking tour with your guide through the largest spice market in Asia called Khari Baoli along with some local area.
Later enjoy a short-guided walk in Rajpath area and see President's House, Parliament House and other Government Secretariat Buildings Secretariat Buildings - the most imposing features of Lutyens’s Delhi, take a photo stop at the iconic war memorial arch - the India Gate.
Then visit Lotus Temple is a notable architectural marvel famous for its unique flowerlike (Lotus) structure. The temple has won several awards and recognitions for its style of building, the concept of religion and the beauty.
Then visit Humayun's Tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The Tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife.
Overnight at the hotel.
03 : DELHI
Post breakfast, proceed for the sightseeing tour and visit the Qutab Minar, a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture and a minaret that forms part of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Qutb Minar is around 73-metre (239.5 feet) tall tapering tower of five stories, with a 14.3 metres (47 feet) base diameter, reducing to 2.7 metres (9 feet) at the top of the peak. It contains a spiral staircase of 379 steps…. The world’s tallest brick minaret.
Later proceed to visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib – Built in the memory of the 8th Sikh Guru Sri Harkishen Sahib, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is one of the important historical Gurdwara in Delhi.
Later in the evening visit an exploratory temple Akshardham Complex is a Hindu Mandir, and a spiritual-cultural campus in New Delhi, India.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 04 : DELHI – AGRA (210 Km / 4.5 hours)
Post breakfast, in time embark on a leisurely drive to Agra.
En route visit one of the most important bases of Mughal, The Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra, where one of the greatest emperors in the world lies buried.
Upon arrival, check in at your hotel.
Agra is the dwelling place to India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. Serving as the capital of the Mughal Empire in the 16th & 17th centuries and still retaining the splendor of its bygone days.
Late afternoon, visit Mehtab Bagh. It is also noted that Emperor Shah Jahan had identified a site from the crescent-shaped, grass-covered floodplain across the Yamuna River as an ideal location for viewing the Taj Mahal.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 05 : AGRA
Early this morning witnesses the surreal views of the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Step inside this eternal symbol of love and appreciate the intricate designs and symmetries that rhyme as a poem written in marble. Taj Mahal is an extravagant display of love, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Return back to hotel for breakfast.
Post breakfast at your hotel proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra and visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, also known locally as “The Baby Taj”, was the first Mughal tomb to be built entirely of marble and pietra dura semi-precious stone ornamentation.
Then visit the splendid Agra Fort built in red sandstone, encapsulating magnificent palaces, halls of public, private audience & beautiful gardens.
Sadar Bazaar the best place to buy leather items such as belts, gloves, footwear, bags, jackets and it is extremely popular for its street food—locals recommend trying their soya chaap (soya baked on skewers) and momos. Many tourists also prefer to eat at Mama Franky, which offers similar kind of street food but in a restaurant setting.
Overnight Stay Agra
DAY 06 : AGRA – FATEHPUR SIKRI – ABHANERI – JAIPUR (252 Km / 08 hours including sightseeing)
Today post breakfast embark on a leisurely drive to Jaipur en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri Stepwell.
Fatehpur Sikri is the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar roughly 35 km outside Agra. This city was built in the 16th century and was abandoned a few years later due to the paucity of water. The entire city is still intact, and the sight of this city is worth remembering.
The Chand Baori “Abhaneri” Small village of Rajasthan, which is one of the largest Step well in the world and also one of the most beautiful ones.
Continue your drive for Jaipur. Jaipur - land of the Rajput’s. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, and is known as the “Pink City” because of the pink-tinted constructions in the old city. Recently the walled city of Jaipur has joined the elite list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 07 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, proceed to city tour of Jaipur and Amber. Sightseeing includes Amber Fort; Fort is located 11 km away from Jaipur. Amber was once the ancient capital of Jaipur. The Fort is an excellent illustration of Rajput architecture, impressively situated on a hillside facing lake Mahota.
Visit Anokhi Museum (Closed on Monday) – is a highly successful textile company which, from its beginnings almost 40 years ago, helped resurrect languishing Rajasthani block printing textile Industry. In this beautifully restored Haveli, which won a UNESCO prize for restoration, you can admire textile traditions that the company has helped preserve. (Anokhi museum and Café are closed on Mondays and major national & local holidays and for exhibition changeover and maintenance of the galleries)
Drive past Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) constructed by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahal is one of Jaipur’s main landmarks.
Later continue to City Palace: The City Palace is still the dwelling of the former royalty H.H Bhawani Singh Ji of Jaipur. This palace museum has an extensive collection of art, carpets and old weapons. Jantar Mantar (Observatory): It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728.
Jantar Mantar appears to be an inquisitive collection of sculptures but in fact, each construction has a detailed purpose such as measuring the positions of stars, altitudes, and azimuths and calculating eclipses. The most striking instrument is the sundial which is the 27-meter-tall gnomon.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 08 : JAIPUR
Morning post breakfast excursion to Sanganer and Bagru village.
Sanganer – is located at a distance of 16 km from Jaipur on the Tonk road. Sanganer is renowned for its crafts and hand-printed textiles. The town of Sanganer is well known as the largest center of the handmade paper industry.
The prints of Bagru are acclaimed all over India and are particularly known as Bagru prints. The Prints of Bagru, unlike other prints, involve a different kind of printing. The unique method for printing employs wooden block in it. In the process, the desired design is engraved on the wooden block first and then the carved block is used for replicating the design in the preferred color on the fabric.
Rest of the day at leisure to explore the Jaipur on your own.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 09 : JAIPUR – JODHPUR (350 Km / 6.5 hours)
Post Breakfast proceed on your surface drive towards Jodhpur.
Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore surroundings on your own.
Jodhpur, the second largest city in Rajasthan, lies at the entrance to the Thar Desert in a region called Marwar which was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 A.D and also known as 'Blue City' due to the mesmerizing charm of blue houses and structures that one gets to witness when in Jodhpur.
Overnight Stay in Jodhpur.
DAY 10 : JODHPUR
Post breatfast, proceed to city tour of Jodhpur and visit Mehrangarh Fort followed by Jaswant Thada.
Mehrangarh is considered by many as the most striking fort in Rajasthan. Initially built by Maharaja JodhaRao, the fort was further succeeded by the rulers of Marwar.
Jaswant Thaada is located close to Mehrangarh Fort, is the white marble war memorial of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, known as the Jaswant Thada.
While in Jodhpur shop for the exquisite handcrafted articles such as embroidered shoes, metal curios, and silverware, paintings and tie and dye fabrics in Local market near to the clock tower, Jodhpur
Overnight at the hotel
DAY 11 : JODHPUR – RANAKPUR – UDAIPUR (250 Km / 06 hours including sightseeing)
Morning after breakfast, transfer by road to Udaipur.
En route visit the famous Jain Temples at Ranakpur. Built in the 15th century, Ranakpur temples are one of the largest Jain temples in India. The temples are known for their architecture, grand structures and exquisite sculptures.
Continue drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel.
Udaipur also known as “Venice of East” and “City of Lakes” was established by a Rajput King, Maharana Uday Singh, in 1567.
Overnight Stay in Udaipur
DAY 12 : UDAIPUR
Post breakfast, visit the 16th century City Palace, one of the largest palace complexes in Rajasthan comprising residence of the current Maharaja, heritage hotels, museums and galleries, courtyards and reception halls where royal events take place even today; Jagdish Temple, the 17th century Indo Aryan temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Laxmi Narayan), the preserver of the Universe; Saheliyon-Ki-Bari, garden of the maids of honour, with beautiful green lawns, flower beds, water pools, marble elephants and bird fountains.
Thereafter relax at hotel for some time else you can also visit Monsoon Palace, which is also known as the Sajjan Garh Palace, is a hilltop palatial residence in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan in India, overlooking the Fateh Sagar Lake, the palace offers a panoramic view of the city's lakes, palaces and surrounding countryside. It was built chiefly to watch the monsoon clouds; hence, appropriately, it is popularly known as Monsoon Palace.
Evening enjoy boat cruise at the serene Lake Pichola
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 13 : UDAIPUR
Morning half-day excursion to Nagda and Eklingji.
Nagda is one of the ancient palaces of Mewar, dating back to the 16th century AD. Visit the Sas-Bahu group of temples. Literally meaning, “Mother-in-law, daughter-in-law” temples, these are amongst the most exquisitely carved temples in India.
Eklingji is a complex of 108 temples, built in 734 AD, it was chiseled out of sandstone and marble, and enclosed by high walls. The temple is dedicated to the family deity of the rulers of Mewar.
Rest of the day at leisure to stroll around the city on your feet.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 14 : UDAIPUR – VARANASI (By Flight)
Morning at lesuire, later afternoon transfer to the airport to take your flight for Varanasi.
Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative at Airport & transfer to your hotel.
Varanasi is one of the major pilgrimage spots in India. Varanasi is located on the banks of the sacred river Ganges. Over 2000 years Varanasi has been a center of learning.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Stay in Varanasi
DAY 15 : VARANASI
Rise early to enjoy a sunrise boat cruise on the Holy River Ganges. See the ‘bathing ghats’ where thousands of pilgrims pay homage to the Sun God by immersing themselves in the holy water of River Ganges, and the ‘burning ghats’ where cremations are conducted. The ghats of River Ganges in Varanasi are believed to be most sacred, engulfing the entire circle of life and death.
Follow the boat cruise with a guided walk through the old city, seeing morning life in the historic and ancient bylanes of Varanasi. You get an opportunity to closely observe some morning rituals at the various small street temples along the way. The most sacred and important temple here is Kashi Vishvanath temple and return back to hotel for breakfast and freshen up.
Afternoon excursion to Buddhist Pilgrimage site, Sarnath. Lord Buddha gave his first sermon here after attaining enlightenment at Bodhgaya. The huge Dhamek Stupa marks the spot where Buddha first preached. The Sarnath Museum has a small but extremely impressive collection of Buddhist artefacts including the famous Lion Capital of Ashoka.
Evening, experience a rickshaw ride to the ghats to enjoy the grand ‘Aarti’ ceremony at Dasaswamedh Ghat, conducted every day at sunset by white-robed priests. Spiritually enlightening and fantastically photogenic, this evening aarti ceremony is a spectacular show with young priests in traditional Indian clothes swaying in seemingly choreographed movements, worshiping the river goddess with incense, flowers and earthen lamps.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 16 : VARANASI – MUMBAI (By Flight)
Morning in time transfer to Varanasi airport to take your flight for arrival Mumbai (formerly called Bombay) is a densely populated city on India’s west coast. A financial center, it's India's largest city and also famous as the heart of the Bollywood film industry.
Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative at airport & transfer to your hotel.
Afternoon, take a city tour of Mumbai visiting the Gateway of India, built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India; Mani Bhavan, Mahatma Gandhi’s home during his stay in Mumbai, which shows glimpses of Gandhi’s life and houses a library of books written by or about Gandhi.
While driving in Mumbai you get an opportunity to observe and take photo stops at some famous landmark sites such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.
Dhobi Ghat, the open air launderette, Nariman Point and Marine Drive Queens Necklace view, also see the Kamla Nehru Park and Hanging Gardens on the slopes of the Malabar hills, offering a nice view of the marine lines and the Chowpatty beach.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 17 : MUMBAI
After leisurely breakfast, an excursion tour to the rock cut Elephanta Caves (located 10 Km from the Gateway of India, Mumbai). A short shared ferry ride takes you across the harbour to the island of Elephanta for a visit to the Great Cave Temple, which dates back to 550 A.D. Elephanta’s most striking figure represents the three aspects of Shiva – the creator, preserver and destroyer.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 18 : MUMBAI – GOA (By Flight)
Today transfer to the airport to catch your flight for Goa.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy beaches and hotel amenities.
Overnight at the hotel
DAY 19 : GOA
Free time to relax.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 20 : GOA
Free time to relax.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 21 : DEPART GOA
Morning in time transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
