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Mumbai
New Delhi
Note: The red-marked inclusions are not valid in The Leela Mumbai.
Arrive at ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport’ Mumbai. Meet with our company representative, warm welcome with fresh flower garlands & then transfer to hotel in your private Vehicle.
On arrival, check-in. Overnight at hotel.
Post breakfast, proceed on a city tour. Includes visit of Dhobi Ghat- a unique feature of Mumbai, the dhobi is a traditional laundryman, who will collect your dirty linen, wash it, and return it neatly pressed to your doorstep. All for a pittance. The “laundries” are called “Ghats”: row upon row of concrete wash pens, each fitted with its own flogging stone
Mani Bhavan,it is a simple old-style, two storied building. Whenever Gandhiji was in Mumbai between 1917 to 1934, he stayed here. It is now converted into a museum and research centre. Admire the collection of Indian paintings and sculptures at the Prince of Wales Museum, visit Jehangir Art Gallery. Later, drive past monuments built during the British era such as Gateway of India, Mumbai University, Rajabai Clock Tower, High Court and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (VT).
Also visit Crawford Market, in the evening, cruise past Marine Drive in your vehicle and reach Colaba.
Optionally explore Colaba on your foot. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel. Check out from hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to Bangalore.
Air India AI-639 Mumbai (0930 hrs) Bangalore (1110 hrs) Daily
Indigo 6E-5382 Mumbai (1145 hrs) Bangalore (1320 hrs) Daily
Upon arrival at Bangalore airport. Meet with our company representative & then transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Early morning visit the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens. Return to hotel for breakfast & then proceed with an orientation tour of this Cosmopolitan city with its lovely parks, long avenues of blossomed trees and impressive Victorian-era architecture. Start with the visit of The Bangalore Palace – the private residence of the royal Wodeyar family. This quirky palace is filled with an interesting and eclectic collection of art and paraphernalia from a bygone era.
The elegant Tipu Sultan’s Palace – a fine specimen of military architecture from 18th century, notable for its teak pillars and ornamental frescoes. Continue to the Dravidian-style Bull Temple built in the 16th-century, and pass by, the Cubbon Park, a sprawling 120-hectare garden, surrounded by wonderful colonial architecture. Drive pass Vidhana Soudha-the largest Legislative building in India
Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel, Day free for leisure or spa activities.
Overnight at hotel.
Post breakfast checkout from hotel and transfer to airport to take flight for Chennai.
Indigo 6E – 6212 Bangalore (1110 hrs) Chennai (1210 hrs) Daily
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel, overnight.
After breakfast, you will be taken on a road trip to the seaside town of Mahabalipuram (60km/2h), Port of the Pallava kings in the 5th to 8th centuries. Along the shore lies a stunning series of temples and sculptures, carved from the living rock 1,200 years ago. Unlike many Hindu temples, the rocks show scenes of everyday life.
On arrival, visit with your guide, the magnificent Shore temple, symbolizing the heights of Pallava architecture and the maritime ambitions of their kings. Go explore the masterpiece of Mahabalipuram’s Rock cut caves representing the scenes of Hindu myths and finish by the site of the Five Rathas. Each of these temples was named after one of the Pandavas, the five hero-brothers of the epic Mahabharata.
Post Mahabalipuram visit return back to Chennai, overnight at your hotel.
Post breakfast and checkout, drive to airport to take flight for Delhi.
Air India AI-430 Chennai (0955 hrs) Delhi (1250 hrs) Daily
Vistara UK-836 Chennai (1035 hrs) Delhi (1320 hrs) Daily
Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer to hotel, complete the check-in and spend the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Delhi’s tour.
Start the tour by visiting Raj Ghat, the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his assassination in 1948.
Next you will be driven to Old Delhi market, just before entering the market you will embark on a ‘Rickshaw’ to steer through tiny lanes of Chandni Chowk. Ride past the majestic Red Fort & through the main Chandni Chowk street straight to Khari Baoli; Asia’s biggest wholesale spice market, pass through the tiny lanes of Kinaari Bazaar; lane for Indian attire accessories like borders etc, Dariba Kalan; lane for Silver market. Hop off and bid bye to your Rickshaw Puller at Jama Masjid; A beautiful pocket of calm at the heart of Old Delhi’s mayhem, the capital’s largest mosque is built on a 10m elevation. It can hold a mind-blowing 25,000 people.
Post breakfast, transfer to Railway station to take train for Agra.
Train:
Gatiman Express H Nizamuddin, Delhi (0810 hrs) Agra Cantt (0950 hrs) M,T,W,T,-,S,S
On arrival, proceed to visit Taj Mahal a UNESCO world heritage site constructed by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal that has left tourist spellbound by its beauty for years.
Later visit Agra Fort; Agra has one of the finest Mughal forts in India. Visit a Marble Workshop; local artisans showcase their skill of Marble Inlay work in these workshops. The artisans in Agra are believed to be the descendants of the artists who were actual workers of Taj Mahal
Post Agra sightseeing, transfer to railway station to take train for Delhi.
Train:
Gatiman Express Agra Cantt (1745 hrs) H Nizamuddin, Delhi (1930 hrs) M,T,W,T,-,S,S
On arrival in Delhi, transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
This day brings the end of wonderful tour, post breakfast proceeds to Delhi Airport to take your next flight to onwards destination.
