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India Tours
INDIA TOURS


HERITAGE & BEACH TOUR

13 NIGHTS 14DAYS
DELHI - AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI - JAIPUR - PUSHKAR- JODHPUR - RANAKPUR - UDAIPUR - MUMBAI - GOA


DAY 01 : DELHI
Arrival at Delhi Airport ( most of the flights arrive either late night or early morning ). You will be greeted by our representative at the Airport and transferred to hotel in chauffeur driven vehicle. Check in at the hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 02 : DELHI
Morning tour of New Delhi which is in complete contrast with Old Delhi with wide tree lined avenues, parks and fountains surrounding the imposing Government and State Buildings. Drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament Buildings and President House. Then visit Qutab Minar, built in 1193 A.D. It is a striking medieval tower of victory of Persian architecture style. Next stop is Humayun’s Tomb. Afternoon, drive to Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Then visit Old Delhi that includes visit to Red Fort. Enjoy a rickshaw ride along the alleys of ancient bazaar of Chandni Chowk with stop at Jama masjid, the largest mosque in Asia. Return to hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 03 : DELHI – AGRA ( 200 km, 4 hours )
Morning drive to Agra which was once the capital of Mughal India and centre of great power and glory. Visit world famous "Taj Mahal", the monument of love immortalized in marble. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his Queen Mumtaj. Also visit Agra Fort and Sikandara, where lies the Tomb of the Emperor "Akbar the Great" . Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 04 : AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI – JAIPUR ( 235 KM, 6 HOURS )
Morning leave for Jaipur. Stop en route and visit Fatehpur Sikri, undoubtedly the best preserved Mughal Palace city of all. Built by Great Akbar around 1570, he used the highest quality craftsman to construct the city only to abandon it some fourteen years later when it is said that the water system failed. Proceed to Jaipur and check in at the hotel. Jaipur city was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1727. It is a magnificent planned city built of nose-pink colored stones that is why it is also known as "Pink City”. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay.

DAY 05 : JAIPUR
Morning excursion to Amer Fort. Ascend by painted elephant up to fort with its huge gateways and pillared pavilions. The fort was originally built by Raja Mansingh and is one of the finest examples of Rajput Architecture. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace and its museums. Nearby is the ornate Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) which is five stories high and is decorated with delicate screens carved from stone which allowed royal ladies to view the city and bazaar from there. Also visit Jantar Mantar, magnificent stone observatory built in 1728. This is still equipped with immense brick and mortar instrument including a very accurate 90 feet sundial. Overnight stay.

DAY 6: JAIPUR - PUSHKAR ( 150 KM, 3 HOURS )
Morning leave for Pushkar. Stop en-route at Ajmer and visit "Dargah", a world famous sacred place for Muslims. Then proceed to Pushkar where world famous camel festival is held around November every year. Overnight stay.

DAY 07 : PUSHKAR - JODHPUR ( 220 KM, 5 HOURS )
Morning visit Pushkar which lies on the edge of a small and beautiful lake in Eastern Rajasthan, a city of 500 temples and 52 bathing ghats. Then drive to Jodhpur - Gateway to the Thar desert. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon free to visit local bazaar of Jodhpur for bargain hunting. Overnight stay.

DAY 08: JODHPUR- RANAKPUR -UDAIPUR ( 280 KM, 6 HOURS )
Morning tour of Jodhpur visiting Meharangarh Fort built in 1457 situated at an altitude of about 125 mts is spread over an area of 5 sq. km and has seven gates.
It was the toughest fort to conquer in whole Rajasthan. Then visit Jaswant Thada and afterwards leave for Udaipur. Stop en route and visit Ranakpur. Here are 15th century Jain Temples known for outstanding sculptures. It has 1444 pillars and none of them is alike. Finally arrive at Udaipur, which is also called city of lakes. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 09: UDAIPUR
Morning city tour of Udaipur visiting City Palace which has gorgeous rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, inlaid marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. Also visit Jagdish temple and lovely Saheliyon Ki Bari gardens. Afternoon excursion to Eklingi and Nagada which is famous for 9th century temple. Overnight stay.

DAY 10 : UDAIPUR – MUMBAI – GOA ( BY FLIGHT- TOTAL 3 HOURS )
Transfer to airport to catch flight for Mumbai and then connecting flight to Goa ( there is no direct flight from Udaipur to Goa ). Arrival at Goa and transfer to resort. Rest of the day is free to relax on beach. Overnight stay.

DAY 11 : GOA
Morning city tour of Old Goa visiting famous churches. They are living testimonies of the rich historical past of Goa. During the early days of the Portuguese rule in India, church building was the primary concern and occupation in Goa. Return to resort. Afternoon is free to enjoy Goa. Overnight stay.

DAY 12 : GOA
Full day is at leisure to relax on beach. Overnight stay.

DAY 13 : GOA – MUMBAI ( BY FLIGHT – 1 HOUR)
Transfer to airport to catch flight for Mumbai. Arrive at Mumbai airport and transfer to hotel. Later start your city tour visiting Gateway of India, Hanging Gardens and Prince of Wales Museum. Evening is free for shopping or other independent activities. Overnight stay.

DAY 14 : MUMBAI
Transfer to airport to catch flight for onward destination.


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