Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Delhi
Upon arrival, you will be met by our executive at the airport and your welcome would be royal by garlands. Our executive would escort you to your hotel. We already have done a pre check in for you at the hotel which saves you time in middle of the night. Hotel Imperial / Similar 5 Star Category Hotel.
New Delhi begins with the drive past Safdarjang’s Tomb (1753 AD) on the way to Qutab Minar (1193 AD) this striking medieval tower of victory of Persian World is 73 m high. Within the Qutab complex, amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam mosque, stands the Iron pillar which has stood the vagaries of weather and has not rusted over 1500 years. Then drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings, India Gate, Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib Gurudwara), Birla Temple and Connaught Place, New Delhi’s main shopping area. Visit Humayun’s Tomb - considered to be the fore runner of Taj Mahal.
Day 2: Delhi
Your day would begin after a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Your personal guide takes you to the fantastic sites of old and New Delhi. The sites include the Jama Masjid, Raj ghat (Gandhi’s memorial), Humayun’s tomb and the 12th centaury Qutab Minar. During the day you also drive through the government buildings like the president house, the parliament, India gate and the Sikh temple. Evening we seize the opportunity to host you a welcome dinner at the Village Bistro on a rooftop. Overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B), (D).
Day 3: Delhi Agra
Check out after breakfast and take a Luxury Super fast train Shatabdi Express to Agra. 2 Hours. Upon arrival check in at the hotel Amar villas. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by Emperor Shah Jehan in the memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum took 22 years to complete with a work force of 20,000 craftsmen and master builders, who came from all over Asia to join in this great work – from Baghdad, Shiraz, Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey.
The marble, India’s finest; was quarried at Makrana near Jodhpur. Precious and semi precious stones were imported from distant lands: Jasper from Punjab, Jade and Crystal from China, Turquoise from Tibet, Lapis from Afghanistan and Ceylon, Chrosolite from Egypt, Amethyst from Persia, Agate from Yemen, Malachite from Russia, Diamonds from Golconda and Mother of Pearl from the Indian Ocean.
Later in the afternoon your personal guide takes you to for the sight seeing of breathtaking sites of mughal era, including the Agra fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah, commonly known as baby Taj. In the evening you see the legendary Taj Mahal by the sun set. Over night at the hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 4: Agra - Jaipur
The day starts early as we offer you to visit the great monument once again by the sun rise. After the visit you return to the hotel for breakfast. Checkout after breakfast and continue to drive to Jaipur, the pink city (6hrs/ 270 km). On the way we visit Fatehpur Sikri the abandoned capital city of Akbar. Lunch at Midway. Late afternoon arrive Jaipur and check in at the hotel. The evening you have an option to take a heritage walk into the illuminated bazaars of the pink city and enjoy a rickshaw ride and the treasure hunt organized especially for you. Overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B).
The splendid Fort / Palace of Amber was wrested by the Kachhwaha Rajputs in the mid-12th century who dominated the surrounding area for the next six centuries. Amber was also the prime site of the alliance between the Mughals and the Rajputs. The astronomer-King Sawai Jai Singh II, famous for his Jantar Mantar ascended the throne in 1699. He soon decided to build a new city in the plains: Jaipur was designed according to the principals of the Shilpa-Shastra and the capital shifted here in 1727, the city attracted merchants and crafts-people that over time shaped its irresistible bazaar. The Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar characterizes the old city, while the forts of Nahargarh and Jaigarh, add to the spectacle of the city.
Day 5: Jaipur
This morning you take a ride on an elephant back as your personal guide takes you to the majestic Amer fort. You ascend the fort, the royal way. The sight seeing of Jaipur includes the visit to the most distinguished astronomical observatory and the royal city palace complex.
We would like to offer you a traditional silver platter lunch at a restaurant known for its cooking demonstration and the most exclusive for us, a turban demonstration. There is also a turban museum there. Includes: (B), (L).
Day 6: Jaipur to Udaipur
Today you take a flight to reach the city of romance, lakes and gardens. On arrival we are received at the airport and transferred to the hotel Lake palace / Udai Villas.
Udaipur is perhaps a unique pre-modern capital in that it has no fort. Coming to life after the final sacking of Chittaur, Udaipur saw an explosive of building activity - temples, palaces and Havelis. Lake Pichola with its two islands - Jagat niwas (now the Lake Palace Hotel) and Jag mandir defines Udaipur. The City Palace towers over the lake. The artificial Jaisamand Lake was created in 17th century by damming the Gomti River. There are beautiful chhatries (Cenotaphs) around the embankment.
We start our tour with a visit to the Jagdish temple, the Sahelion ki Bari garden complex and the royal city palace complex. Return to the hotel around lunch. Early evening we have a boat ride for you on the placid waters of lake Pichola , the most romantic site to be. Late evening we host you a dinner at the splendid Bagore-ki-Haveli. The dinner includes cocktails and a dance performance from the locals. Overnight at the hotel. Includes: (B), (D).
Day 7: Udaipur – Mumbai
Morning at leisure to enjoy the comforts of the hotel and put together all fond memories from Rajasthan. Afternoon we take a flight to Mumbai. Check in at the hotel Taj / jw marriot. You are free for the afternoon. (Includes: (B).
Day 8-12: Goa
Early morning flight to Goa. The Destination that charms all and more often than not brings you back once again to trace your last visit. The romantic paradise Goa is known for it’s tranquil beaches, where one looses the sense of time. We offer you a package at the most exclusive Taj village / Taj exotica. Your entire stay would be at leisure and we shall give you suggestions based on your comfortable timing. Here your stay is for 5 nights.
Day 13: Mumbai
Early morning after breakfast check out and flight to Mumbai. Where we have made arrangement for day room near the airport. Sightseeing to Mumbai.
Day 14: Fly back home
In the afternoon we take flight to Mumbai to catch a connecting flight back home.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation in the prescribed category of hotels on twin sharing basis with breakfast on regular basis.
- Transport of high standards with soft beverages and mineral water served during drives with compliments.
- Entrances at all the monuments and services of an excellent personal guide at all the destinations.
- Assistance upon arrival and departure by our skilled representatives at all destinations.
- Meals as prescribed.
- Goa package would include breakfast, food credit vouchers, a boat cruise, 2 half day sight seeing.
- All internal flights.
Price Excludes:
- International flights and taxes etc.
- Any tips for the porters, drivers or the tour guides.
- Any drinks and beverages during the paid meals, if not specified.
Notes:
- Kindly put in a Rate request for The Tour cost of Four Star hotels.
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