Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Mumbai. Met on arrival at Mumbai airport and transfer to Hotel by our representative and check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: In Mumbai. At 8.00 Am after breakfast proceed to visit Elephant Caves are located one and one-half hours (by boat) out of Mumbai on Elephanta island in the Sea of Oman. The site of these magnificent caves contained beautiful reliefs, sculptures, and a temple to the Hindu god Lord Shiva. Later proceed for the guided sightseeing of Bombay including ’Gateway of India’, the 'Towers of Silence', 'Marine Drive', the 'Colaba Causeway' Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colorful outdoor 'laundry'. Drive up to the Malabar Hill to the lovely 'Hanging Gardens' and the Kamla Nehru Park, Mani Bhawan, a small museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi, and the bustling Crawford Market. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Mumbai – Aurangabad (Flight – DN-339, 1840 / 1940 Hrs). At 8.00 Am: Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to the airport to catch the flight for Aurangabad. On arrival, our representative will meet and assist you at the airport. Later transfer and check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Aurangabad (Ajanta Caves). At 8.00 Am: In the morning we leave for an excursion to Ajanta caves. The Buddhist caves of Ajanta predating those of Ellora are a world heritage site dating from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C, the paintings and sculptures of Ajanta considered masterpiece of Buddhist religious art, have had a considerable artistic influence. The themes are intensely religious in tone and centre round the Buddha, Bodhisattvas and incidents from the life of Buddha and the Jatakas. The paintings are executed on a ground of mud-plaster in the tempera technique. Return back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 5: Aurangabad (In Ellora). At 8.00 Am: In the morning we leave for Ellora. Whereas Ajanta Caves are noted for their paintings, here it's the sculpture at Ellora that is remarkable. It's thought that the builders of Ajanta moved to here when they suddenly ceased construction at their earlier site. At Ellora, there are a total of 34 caves, of which 12 are Buddhist, 17 Hindu and 5 Jain. Dating from A.D. 600 to 1000, the Ellora representations as opposed to that of Ajanta, are more earthly, drawing their elements from the Vajrayana school of Buddhism. However, Ellora is more renowned for its exquisite architecture, especially the Kailasa Temple, which is a remarkable example of rock-cut temples in India on account of its striking proportion. In the evening transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai. This concludes your tour with happy memories.
Day 6: Aurangabad - Mumbai - Udaipur (By air). At 6.35 Am: After breakfast at drive to airport for your flight to Mumbai (Flight 9W 114 dep. At 08.35 / arrive at 09.20 ) – on arrival at Mumbai further connect flight (Ic-472 dep. at 15.15 arr. at 16.25 hrs.) for Udaipur. On arrival at Udaipur airport you will be escorted by our GeTS holidays representative and will be transfer to your hotel. Evening Enjoy Boat ride at Lake Pichola and also opt for dinner at Lake Palace Hotel, located amidst the Lake. Overnight at the hotel Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Day 7: Udaipur. At 8.00 Am: After breakfast at 07:30 hrs take a sightseeing tour of Udaipur, visiting City Palace built in 1559, a small palace over looking at the Lake Pichola, the additions were made to it by successive Kings of Udaipur gradually evolved become the larges place in Rajasthan. Main attraction of Place are Durbar Hall, Crystal Gallery, Palace Museum and Jagdish Temple. Later visit Saheli Ki Bari that is a small ornamental garden built in the honor of Royal Ladies for recreational purpose and visit Lok Kala Mandal collection of folk art items like folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls folk musical instruments, folk deities and paintings. Opened seven days a week, puppet shows and folk dancing are conducted every evening from 1800 to 1900 in an adjacent open air theater, and Shilpgram to see the village arts and crafts. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 8: Udaipur- Jodhpur. After breakfast at 7:30 hrs checkout and drive to Jodhpur, On arrival transfer to the hotel. Take a sight seeing tour of Jodhpur including Clock Tower, Mehrangarh Fort situated at an altitude of about 125 meters and is spread over an area of 5 sq. km and it has seven gates. In the evening you may opt to visit On the Rocks a garden restaurant serving ethnic food followed by live music and folk dance, located at Ajit Bhawan. Later return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 9: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer. At 8.00 Am: Morning drive to Jaisalmer - 330 kms, en route visit to the massive Fort Pokharan, the town Pokhran came to the limelight when several nuclear tests were conducted here during the 1970's and the 1990's. Pokharan Fort is Built in 1532-1584 the yellow sandstone Pokhran fort, though not as grand a fort as some of the others in Rajasthan has a few exquisite palaces like the Mangal Niwas, the Rani Mahal and the Phool Niwas or the Flower Palace, visit to Pokhran Museum: housed inside the fort’s premises, after visit continue to drive to Jaisalmer, on arrival transfer to the hotel. In the evening you can visit Gadisar Lake in the main city or the local market to acclimatize with the city atmosphere. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 10: Jaisalmer. At 08.00 Am: After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Jaisalmer covering Jaisalmer Fort - built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill, consisting of 99 bastions. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar and various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli and Patwon-Ki-Haveli - some of the beautiful mansions with stone carving and latticework of breath taking intricacy, later after lunch drive to Sam Sand Dunes - 45 kms en route visit the ancient Temple of Lodurwa, Amar Sagar and Mool Sagar Complex, built in 1815 AD, the complex also houses a summer palace where some beautiful paintings and pictures are displayed. On arrival at Sam Sand Dunes and transfer on Camels and enjoy camel safari to discover the various sights and sounds, the ruins and the temples in and around Jaisalmer in an authentic and leisurely fashion with entertainment by folk performers, visits to villages, and chatter from colorful guides thrown in. After safari drive back to Jaisalmer for overnight stay.
Day 11: Jaisalmer - Bikaner. At 08.00 Am: After Breakfast drive to Bikaner on arrival transfer to hotel. Bikaner, which is in true desert country, and part of the ancient caravan route that came from west and central Asia. After traversing this part of the Thar desert stopping at Ratangarh for lunch (Own). After relax, take an excursion tour to Deshnok to see the Temple of Karnimata - at this temple rats are held sacred and roam freely within the temple complex. Spotting a white rat in this temple is believed to by lucky. Evening free for relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Bikaner- Jaipur. At 8.00 Am: After breakfast checkout and drive to Jaipur. On arrival at Jaipur you will be transferred to your hotel. Refresh and relax. After relaxing in the evening visit to Birla Temple, speculator white marble temple, glitters in the in the night, at the time of dinner visit to Chokhi Dhani - an ethnic 5 star resort serving Rajasthani and Continental cuisine with live music, astrology, games, folk dances and music, puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic village. Return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 13: Jaipur. At 08.00 Am: Today after breakfast explore the Pink City with an excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, enjoy the experience of ride on elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing tour of City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum. Jantar Mantar is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen, all monuments are located in the vicinity of City Palace Complex of Jaipur. Later late afternoon is kept free to visit the famous Markets of Textiles, Gems, Carpets, and handicrafts. Jaipur is an ideal place for buying souvenirs. Return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 14: Jaipur - Ranthambhore. After breakfast at 8:30 hrs Today you will drive to Sawai Madhopur town, the site of the famous Tiger Reserve of the country – the Ranthambhore National Park. On arrival in Sawai Madhopur check into hotel. In the afternoon embark on a Jeep Safari into the Park for Game Viewing. Ranthambhore is the ideal place to spot the tiger. The majestic predator assured of protection, roams freely during the daytime and can be seen at close quarters. Other wildlife to be seen include sambar, chital, nilgai (blue bull), chinkara, langur, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, pythons and leopards. Crocodiles abound in the lakes. The lakes also attract a large number of migratory and local birds. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 : Ranthambhore. At 8.00 Am: Today morning take Jungle Safari by open Canter accompanied by an expert naturalist to explore the Ranthambhor wildlife Sanctuary, one of the best places in India to see a tiger in its natural habitat. In the dry season tigers can be seen near the watering holes and are clearly visible in the dry forest. Return to the hotel for a lunch. Later visit Ranthambhor Fort over looking the National Park and Jogi Mahal. Also visit the famous Temple of Ganesha in the Fort. Rest of the evening free for leisure activities at the jungle resort. Overnight at Ranthambhore.
Day 16: Ranthambhore - Agra. After breakfast at 7:30 hrs drive to Agra - check-in to the hotel. Visit to witness incomparable Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal, the architectural modern day wonder of the world; this monument is a fine example of the fusion of many architectural styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Taj, endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world. The tour continues with a visit to the Agra Fort from where one can get the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort, which lies, across the river Jamuna. Later visit the Pearl Mosque and the Tomb of Itamad-ud-Daula built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father Overnight stay at Agra.
Day 17: Agra/Varanasi (By Train Mtj Pnbe Express dep. at 23.30 hrs. / Arr. at 12.35 hrs.). At 8.00 hrs: After Breakfast proceed to visit Taj Mahal (Optional). Rest of the day at leisure. At 22.30 hrs: further drive to the railway station to connect overnight train to Varanasi. Overnight on Train.
Day 18: In Varanasi. At 12.35 hrs: On arrival at Varanasi you would be assist by the our Guide to transfer to the hotel - Varanasi-said to be the India's most sacred city situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga. It is also the oldest living city in the world. As a place for devotion and worship, with hundreds of temples dotting the city, sunrise on the river front as seen from a boat can be a spiritually uplifting sight. It has a fascination uniquely its own, a quality of sublime beauty, a timeless eternal appeal. It is the city which cannot be described, only experienced. Arrive at Varanasi where with the our guide who would then transfer to hotel.
At 14.30 hrs: Afternoon proceed to Visit the Ghats, Tulsi Manas Temple, Alamgir Temple Bharat Mata Temple and famous Banaras Hindu University etc. Later in the evening view the "Aarti" ceremony on the Ghats. Spend the night in Varanasi. Some hightlight of the tour
- After Breakfast Visit famous Banaras Hindu University - lecture about Hindu Culture and tradition.
- Evening enjoy Aarti at Temple – viewing by boat at River Ganjes.
Day 19: Varanasi – Delhi (by flight SG 119 dep. at. 16.15/Arr. at 17.30). Morning boat cruise with the our guide, at the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Later a pleasure trip to Sarnath 10 Kms East of Varanasi, which is one of the Buddhism's major centers of India. After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha came to Sarnath where he gave his first sermon. Visit the deer park and the museum. At 14.00 Hrs: Afternoon proceed to the airport to connect flight for Delhi. On arrival at Delhi at 17.30 hrs. Tour Highlight:
- Morning Boat Cruise
- Visit Sarnath
In Delhi: At 19.30 hrs: proceed for Light and Sound show at Red Fort. At 21.00 hrs: proceed for Dinner. Overnight stay at Delhi.
Highlights:
- Light and Sound Show
- Farewell Dinner at Indian Resturant
Day 20: In Delhi. At 8.00 Am: Morning proceed for City sightseeing of Old Delhi and New Delhi includes Red Fort a symbol of power stands high. The market of Chandni Chowk from the entry point to the silver bazaar brings you to the Jama Masjid the largest mosque in India.Exploring the monument from inside is quiet interesting. As you drive further the memorial Raj Ghat of Mahatma Gandhi is to be seen definitely that portrays tolerance before the world.
After lunch visit Humayun's tomb, one of the city's finest historical sites, the Qutub Minar, a soaring tower of victory dating back to 1199 AD and drive past Rasthrapati Bhawan, the residence of the President of India, Rajpath and India Gate. Later Transferred to the International airport for your flight to onwards journey.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis
- Daily Breakfast at all sector
- Transportation charges of chauffeur driven Air-Conditioned Tavera Car
- Farewell Dinner in Delhi
- Light and Sound Show at Red Fort in Delhi
- Elephant Ride at Amber For in Jaipur
- Rajasthani Lunch in Jaipur
- Bottle of Mineral water in the car.
- Visit Ranakpur Jain temples
- Overnight Train (from Agra Varanasi by 1st A/C)
- Charges of English speaking guide at the monuments
- Entrances at the monuments
- Morning Boat Cruise
- Visit Sarnath
- Evening enjoy Aarti at Temple – viewing by boat at River Ganjes.
- Driver allowance
- Parking
- Taxes
- All kind of luxury and state taxes.
Price Does Not Include:
- Any personal expenses like telephone bills and laundry charges
- Camera fees (Movie, Video or still)
- Airfare
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