Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Goa - Mumbai
Day - 1Arrival at Delhi
Arrive today in India’s capital city of Delhi. On arrival you are greeted with a traditional Indian welcome and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Delhi.
Delhi : Delhi is the capital of India, which has a strong historical background. Being the capital of Delhi, Delhi is the second largest metropolis in the country. Delhi total area of the city is 1,483 sq km. The population of the city is around 18 million.
The main languages spoken in the city are -Hindi, Punjabi , Urdu and English This is the most ancient city of India. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 2Delhi
Morning after breakfast city tour of Delhi. Old & New Delhi
Drive Pass Red Fort Built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, the builder of Taj Mahal in Agra, The construction lasted from 1639 to 1648 (Monday Closed) visit Jama Masjid Built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan which is the largest mosques in India where 25,000 people can pray in the open courtyard at time. And the length of Mosque is 40 Meters (130 ft) & Width is 27 Meters (90 ft).
Rajghat : The simple square platform of black marble marks the place where the father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi was cremated where you can see the internal flame is burning.
Later in the afternoon visit New Delhi. Qutub Minar: Qutub Minar is an excellent example of Afghan Architecture. The Minar is 72.5mts high victory tower, the construction of which began in the final year of the twelfth century by Qutubuddin Aibak and was later completed by his successor. It has been (UNESCO) World Heritage Site in 1993.
Humayun's Tomb : Built by Humayun's widow, Bega Begum (also known as Haji Begum), in 1565-1572, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian architect Haji Begum in the 16th century with beautiful char Bagh (Garden). The building is made of red sand stone and white marble.
DRIVE PASS : India Gate : India Gate is the memorials to soldiers, died in the First World War, built in 1921.
President Palace : Designed and developed by the famous English architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869- 1944). The official residence of the president of India and all government buildings.
Day - 3Delhi - Agra (By Surface Approx 200 KM - 4 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast proceeds for Agra ( by one of the best freeways in India ). Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. After some relax proceed for the city tour. visit the magnificent monument to the memory of love, The Taj Mahal - one of the Seven Wonders of the World built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum took 22 years to complete with a workforce of 20,000. Craftsmen. Then visit the magnificent Agra Fort, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565 overnight at hotel.
Optional : Kalakriti Show (The play of the love story of Shanjhan & Mumbai Mahal)
Day - 4Agra -Fatehpur Sikri- Jaipur : (By surface Approx 230 KM – 6 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur Enroute visit the abandoned and nearly - intact Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, a masterpiece of Mughal architecture once a time this town was a capital of Mughal Empire in 1571 to 1585 by Akbar. Continue drive to Jaipur- It is popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone. Upon on arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Optional (i) (Evening enjoy Rajasthani Folk Dance & Dinner at local Restaurant)
Day - 5Jaipur
Morning after breakfast full day city tour of Jaipur. Visit the majestic Amber Fort with colour full painted Elephant / Jeep ( Subject to Availability / Permission by local administration ) - the ancient capital of the state until 1728. The Ambar fort complex stands amidst weeded hill overlooking Delhi Jaipur highway one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture it was the ancient capital of the kachhawah ruler. The origin place was built by Raja Mansingh and addition were made later by Sawai Jai Singh. When the place Are Diwan-e – Aam or the “Hall of Public Audience” , Diwan – e – Khas or the “Hall of Private Audience” and the Sukhniwas where a cool breeze blows across channels of water for the purpose of air conditions. There is also Jai Mandir or the “Temple of Victory”, with its famed sheesh mahal, the scintillating “Hall of Mirrors”. On a way back to a city Photo stop at “Summer Palace” which is known as Jal Mahal. Afternoon Visit City Palace which was built by Maharaja Swai Jai Singh II in 1729 till 1732, Jantar Mantar (observatory), it was built in 1734 AD. By the Sawai Jai Singh II, a great astronomer. By means of the instruments, where astronomer could measure the position stars and calculate an eclipse. Where you can see the world's largest stone sundial. It is also UNESCO World Heritage site. Wind Palace, “The Hawa Mahal” design for ladies of the Royal household to watch the going to the street while theme self remaining hidden for the public view. Overnight at the hotel.
Optional (i) Evening walking in the local market.
Optional (ii) EledayOne of the most natural parks, where elephants are just being their usual kindly selves, Eleday provides an introduction to these big, friendly giants with a painting sesh, decoration, feeding of bananas, washing them in a pool, and even cooking for them.
Where you can also paint on the Elephant and a lot of fun. Overnight at the hotel.
Day - 6Jaipur – Goa (By Air)
Morning after breakfast transfer to airport for fly to Goa. On arrival meet with our representative and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure… enjoy the SUN, SAND of Arabian Sea. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day - 7At Goa
Morning after breakfast visit the Living Museum which is the Old goan Mansion of Menezes Braganza, later drive to Ancestral Goa, Big Foot and then visit the Serene Beach of Colva. Further drive to Old Goa Churches of St Cajeton, St Francis Xavier, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, Nunnery, tower of St Assisi St Augustine's church, the Panjim City, Latin Quarter Mala Fountainheads, Church of Mary Immaculate, Visit the Lighthouse and the Aguada Fort, Aguada Fort The fort was constructed in 1612 to guard against the Dutch and the Marathas.
The Aguada means Water. It has the capacity of storing 2,376,000 gallons of water, one of the biggest freshwater storages of the time in the whole of Asia.
This fort is divided into two segments: the upper part acted as fort and watering station, while the lower part served as a safe berth for Portuguese ships. was the most prized and crucial fort of Portuguese. Proceed to the famous Beaches of Calangute. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 8At Goa
After Breakfast Visit to the Temple of Shanta Durga and have the experience of Spice plantations, followed by OPTIONAL sumptuous organic Lunch with beverages at the plantation itself. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day - 9Goa – Mumbai : By Air
Morning after breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival meet with our representative and transfer to Hotel. Check in at hotel. rest of the day free at leisure. overnight at hotel.
Day - 10Mumbai
Morning after a breakfast city tour of Mumbai visit Elephanta Caves. Elephanta cave is located in Gharapuri (The City of Caves). The caves consist mainly of two groups- Hindu Caves (consisting if five caves) and Buddhist Caves (consisting of two caves). This rock-cut architecture adopted for the caves is datable to a time between the 5th and 8th century. However, an apt date of its construction is yet a mystery but historians have concluded them to the time when Mauryan rulers were defeated by Badami Chalukyas in 635 AD. Back then, the Elephanta was the capital of Konkan Mauryas and was called Puri or Purika. The caves today are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Prince of Wales Museum : Prince of Wales Museum is also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. It was founded in the 20th century in order to commemorate the visit of Prince Wales. There are about 50000 exhibits inside the museum divided into three categories- Art, Archeology and Natural History. Artefacts and relics of Indus Valley Civilization, Guptas, Mauryas, Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas and others are put here for public display.
Gateway of India : The Gateway of India. This structure was built in order to commemorate the visit of Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary in 1911.
Hanging Garden : Hanging Garden, which is perched at the top of Malabar Hill, overlooking the beautiful Arabian Sea. This manicured terrace garden is festooned with a huge variety of plants and flower species.
Juhu Beach : Juhu Beach, the popular beach of Mumbai is thronged with visitors. Some of Mumbai’s best street food and restaurants are located here.
Marine Drive : Marine drive is located in the heart of Mumbai, just beside a busy road. But the horns and screeches of city’s road don’t really interrupt the serenity that is attained here while sipping a cup of coffee and just simply unwinding. Overnight at the hotel.
Day - 11Mumbai
Morning after breakfast full day free at leisure. overnight at hotel.
Day - 12Mumbai – Home
Morning after breakfast / later in the afternoon transfer to airport for fly to your own destination.
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