Day 1 : Delhi
On arrival at Delhi, you will be received by our executive at the airport
and your welcome would be royal by garlands. Our executive would escort
you to your pre-booked hotel. We already have done a pre check in for you
at the hotel which saves you time in middle of the night. Your hotel will
be Hotel Imperial or Similar category of 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 (B / D)
Today your day would begin after a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Our
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 will
be at the hotel.
Day 3 : Delhi Agra(B)
Today you will check-out after breakfast and take a Luxury Super fast train
Shatabdi Express to Agra. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel Amar Villas.
Later in the afternoon our 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 will be t the hotel. Taj Mahal
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 & 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.
Day 4 : Agra - Jaipur(B)
Today your 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. You will checkout after breakfast and continue to drive to Jaipur,
the pink city. On the way we visit Fatehpur Sikri the abandoned capital
city of Akbar. Lunch will be at Midway.
Late afternoon arrive at Jaipur and check-in at your pre-booked
deluxe / luxury 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 will
be at the hotel. Jaipur
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 characterize the old city,
while the forts of Nahargarh and Jaigarh, and add to the spectacle of the
city.
Day 5 : Jaipur(B / L)
Today morning, after breakfast you will 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.
Day 6 : Jaipur to Udaipur(B / D)
Today in morning, 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 or similar category
of hotel. Overnight will be at hotel. UDAIPUR
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.
Day 7 : Udaipur - Mumbai(B)
Today morning, after breakfast you will be at leisure to enjoy the comforts
of the hotel and put together all fond memories from Rajasthan. In afternoon
you will take a flight to Mumbai. Check-in at the hotel
Taj / J.W. marriot or similar category of hotel. You will be free
for the afternoon.
Day 8 - 12 : Goa
Today you will take early morning flight to Goa. The destination, that charms
all human being 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 or similar category of hotel.
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
Today in early morning after breakfast, you will check-out and take flight
to Mumbai. Here we have made arrangement for day room near the airport.
You will enjoy the full day in sightseeing to Mumbai.
Day 14 : Mumbai - fly back home
In the afternoon we take flight to Mumbai to catch a connecting flight back
home..
Inclusions :
The tour includes :
a) Accommodation in the prescribed category of hotels on twin sharing basis
with breakfast on regular basis.
b) A/c Transport of high standards with soft beverages and mineral water
served during drives with compliments.
c) Entrances at all the monuments and services of an excellent personal
guide at all the destinations.
d) Assistance upon arrival and departure by our skilled representatives
at all destinations.
e) Meals as prescribed
f) Goa package would include breakfast, food credit vouchers, a boat cruise,
2 half day sight seeing.
f) All internal flights and Train (1st A/C).
Exclusions:
a) International flights and taxes etc.
b) Any tips for the porters, drivers or the tour guides.
c) Any drinks and beverages during the paid meals, if not specified.