Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi airport
Our company representative will meet and assit
you at the airport
Later transfer to prebooked hotel (for immediate
occupency)
Day 02 : Delhi sightseeing
Breakfast at hotel
Morning start sightseeing of India’s
capital and a major gateway to the country,
contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis
which successfully combines in its fold the
ancient & the modern. Its strategic location
was one of the prime reasons why successive
dynasties chose it as their seat of power.
New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British
left behind . The division between New &
Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals
of the British & the Moghuls respectively.
So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably
confront the citys’ past.
We will start our tour by visiting Jama Masjid,
the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah
Jahan, the construction was started in 1844
and was not completed until 1658 ; Red Fort,
which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive
fort was built from 1638 to 1648 ; Chandni
Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of
Mahatma Gandhi. Witness the India Gate, the
Presidents House & the Parliament. Visit
Humayun's Tomb : built in mid 16th century
this is an early example of Mughal architecture
; Qutab Minar. The tour ends with a visit
to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur :
The capital city of the state of Rajasthan
also know as “Pink City” owes
its name, its foundation and planning to the
great warrior astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh
II. The city of Jaipur has broad avenues.
The city sits on a dry lake bed in a wild
and somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by
barren hills surmounted by fortresses and
crenellated walls.
Upon arrival, check-in at prebooked Hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure
Day 04 : Jaipur
Morning after early breakfast, excursion to
Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills
of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber
Fort : At a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur,
Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state.
Construction of the fort began in 1592 by
Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's
army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the
City Palace which has museum having an extensive
collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and
weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatoyr built
my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade
of Hawa Mahal. Overnight at hotel
Day 05 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri
- Agra
Breakfast at hotel
Morning drive to Agra, enroute visit the abandoned
Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor
Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the
Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years
due to scarcity of water. See the graceful
buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb
of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces
which are still preserved in its original
glory. Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra
and check-in at prebooked hotel.
Day 06 : Agra
Early morning at the time of sunrise visit
Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan
in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction
of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed
until 1653.
Back to hotel for breakfast. Later continue
sightseeing by visiting Red fort, which was
built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions
were made up until the time of his grandson,
Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public
and private audiences amongst many other beautiful
structues; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was contructed
by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is
very similar to the tomb she constructed for
her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan.
Evening you can walk through the local bazaar.
Overnight at hotel
Day 07 : Agra - Delhi (by road) -
Goa (by flight)
Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi airport
for flight to Goa
Arrive Goa and transfer to hotel for overnight
stay.
Day 08 : In Goa
Breakfast at hotel
Day free at leisure or relax at beach. You
can also enjoy various water sports here in
Goa.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : In Goa
Breakfast at hotel
Day free at leisure or relax at beach. You
can also enjoy various water sports here in
Goa.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : In Goa
Breakfast at hotel
Day free at leisure or relax at beach. You
can also enjoy various water sports here in
Goa.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Goa - Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel
Morning free at leisure.
Afternoon transfer to airport for flight to
Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai and transfer to hotel for overnight
stay.
Day 12 : Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel
Morning half day city tour of Mumbai - the
capital city of the state Maharashtra and
is the economic powerhouse of India. Visit
the Gateway of India, which was conceived
following the visit of King George V in 1911
and officially opened in 1924; Price of Wales
Museum, designed in Indo Saracenic style and
has sections for arts and paintings, archeology,
natural history and an interesting collection
of miniature paintings, bas reliefs from the
Elephanta caves and Budha images; Marine Drive,
which runs along the shoreline, starting at
Nariman Point and upto Malabar Hill; Hanging
Gardens, laid out in 1881 these formally laid
out gardens have a notable collection of hedges
shaped like animals.
OPTIONAL : Tour by ferry to Elephanta Caves
Overnight at hotel
Day 13 : Mumbai - Your Home
Transfer to international airport to board
flight back home or onward destination.
