Schedule
Day 1 Arrival in Delhi
Namaste & Welcome to India!
You will be met on your arrival at Delhi International Airport and transferred to Hotel. Delhi, India’s capital, and a city of over 19 million inhabitants, is where you begin your tour. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2 Delhi Local tour
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting - The Red Fort, Friday Mosque -- Jama Masjid, The silver street of Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat, The Hindu temple -- Birla Mandir, The India Gate, The Rashtrapati Bhawan -- President's House, The tomb of Emperor Humayun, Qutab Minar and The Bahai Temple also known as a lotus temple.. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 3 Delhi
Day for free doing your own activity
Day 4 Delhi – Varanasi by flight
After breakfast, transfer to airport in-time to board flight for Varanasi. Met on your arrival in Varanasi and transferred to . Afternoon sightseeing tour of Varanasi visiting bathing ghats, The Kashiviswanath Temple, The Durgakund, The Sankatmochan -- Shrine of Monkey God Hanuman.. Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 5 Varanasi – Delhi - Agra
Early morning enjoy boat ride on the River Ganges. After breakfast trip to sarnath, - the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon. in time transfer to airport to board flight to Delhi. Met on your arrival in Delhi and drive to agra about three hours drive via express way. O/night stay in Agra.
Day 6 Agra (Taj Mahal)
Early in the morning sightseeing tour of Agra city visiting the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah and Sikandra. The visit to the Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who died at the age of 39 giving birth to her 14th child. We spend enough time at Taj Mahal to take this impressive memory home. will long be remembered by you as the highlight of your India tour. Rest of the day at leisure to explore market. Overnight in Agra.
Day 7 Agra – Ranthambore
After breakfast, depart for Ranthambore by road (280 kms /06 hrs) en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital frozen in time, constructed by Akbar the Great in the 16th century. This wonderful city constructed by red sand stones was abandoned as abruptly as it had been built. It has been generally stated that it was due to failing in the water supply. In the evening arrive in Ranthambore is best known for its tiger population, and tiger sightings are common here. On your arrival in Ranthambore check in to hotel.. Overnight in Ranthambore.
Day 8 Ranthambore
Morning and evening jeep safaris into the Ranthambore National Park. Safaris in Ranthambore are organized in open top SUV style vehicles, and local English Speaking Naturalists are available. Sighting a Royal Bengal Tiger in the wild, is sure to be the highlight of your Best of North India tour. Overnight in Ranthambore.
Day 9 Ranthambore – Jaipur
Morning after breakfast drive to jaipur in Jaipur. by road (195kms /3 ½ hrs). This city owes its name, foundations and careful planning to the great warrior and astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and famous for its handicrafts and precious and semiprecious stones. On your arrival in Jaipur check in hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 10 Jaipur
After breakfast we start sightseeing to the ancient capital of Amber, laying 11 km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries before it was moved to newly created Jaipur. We will ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back of an Elephant. Enroute to Amber we will visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in 1799 AD, it contains 953 small casements with each having its own balcony. The windows enabled cool air to circulate and the ladies to watch processions below without being seen. In the afternoon we visit the City Palace that is still the formal residence of the royal family, built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the museum of the City Palace we visit the private collection of the Jaipur Maharajas. We continue to Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, and the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. Its complex instruments reveal us the secrets of medieval Indian astronomy. Later we have a walk through the colourful Bazaar of Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work being done since centuries in Jaipur. In the evening we drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit "Laxmi Narayan Mandir", a Hindu temple made out of white marble. We might have an opportunity here to observe a prayer ceremony. Today we have dinner with a presentation of Indian music and dance.
Day 11 Jaipur – Pushkar
Morning after breakfast drive to Pushkar. Pushkar being one of the most religious places for Hindus has the atmosphere of an ancient religious town. The only temple of Lord Brahma is in Pushkar thus making Pushkar an important pilgrimage city for Hindus. Pushkar has become famous in the world due to its Pushkar Festival which takes place in the month of November when the whole of Pushkar is transformed into a spectacular fair ground where thousands of pilgrims come to bath in the holy water of Pushkar lake and the biggest cattle and camel markets take place here where Farmers, breeders and camel traders buy and sell. (if this tour takes place during the time of Pushkar Festival we spend 2 nights stay in Pushkar instead of one and therefore the duration of this Tour will be extended for one more day making it 2 nights tour in pushkar).
Day 12 Pushkar – Jodhpurr
Morning after breakfast drive to jodhpur the blue city of rajastha. Upon arrival check inn hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for your own activity. O/night stay at hotel.
Day 13 Jodhpur
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Jodhpur visiting the Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and Mandore Gardens. Afternoon excursion to take a jeep safari to the Bishnoi villages to see the tribal life. The Bishnoi (followers of Guru Jamboji of the 15th century, and his 29 principles) arguably, are the first ecologists of the world. They protect trees and animals of their land. They worship the magnificent black buck, as an incarnation of Lord Krishna.
Day 14 Jodhpur – Udaipur
Morning after breakfast drive to to Udaipur about five hours drive. Enroute we will visit Ranakpur. Ranakpur is known for its superbly carved marble Jain Temples . An enormous basement of this temple covers 48,000 sq. feet. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls. The total number of columns is 1,444, all of which are intricately carved, no two being alike. The Ranakpur Jain Temples were built during the 15th century. We have a break in Ranakpur before proceeding further for Udaipur. Udaipur is called the romantic city of Rajasthan. A city built around shimmering, clear, blue water lakes which reflect the green hills of the Aravali ranges .
Day 15 Udaipur
We visit Udaipur, also known as the city of sunrise. We start our sightseeing with the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari. This Garden of the Maids of Honour is well laid out with extensive lawns and shady walks. After the visit of Garden of Maids we visit a Museum of folk art. This museum has a rich collection of Folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings on display. After a break we proceed to City palace, the biggest Palace in India, where 4 generations of Maharajas added their contribution, is so carefully planned and integrated with the original buildings that it is difficult to believe that it was not conceived as a whole. The museum of the palace includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. Today we have an opportunity to visit a traditional painting school and see the famous miniature paintings done. In the evening we have a Boat ride on the lake Pichola. The famous Lake Palace of Udaipur was the summer residence of the former rulers. The James bond Film Octopussy was shot here and made this palace more known in the west.
Day 16 Udaipur –Goa flight
Morning after breakfast you will be transferred to airport for flight to goa via mumbai. Upon arrival meet by our representative and transfer to hotel.
Day 17 Goa
Relax on the Goa beaches. Walk through the palm-fringed beaches of Goa, bask in the glory of the sun and rejuvenate your senses through Ayurvedic massage. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 18 Goa
Relax on the beach. O/night stay in hotel
Day 19 Goa – Delhi
In time You will be transferred to airport for flight to Delhi. Upon arrival meet by our representative and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for your own activity. O/night stay in hotel.
Day 20 Delhi – onwards Destination
After unforgettable memory & taking thousands of pictures’ in your camera your india holidays get ends & you will be transferred to airport for flight back to your home.
