Day
01/ Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport and transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Delhi.
Day
02/ Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of
New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India
was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the
11th century Qutab Minar ,India Gate and the grand government
buildings, The President’s House, Red fort, Mahatama Gandhi
Memorial. Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as
Birla Temple. Night stay in Delhi.
Day
03 / Delhi - Varanasi
Morning transfer to airport to connect the flight for Varanasi
said to be the India’s most sacred city situated on the
western bank of the holy river Ganga. It is also the oldest
living city in the world. As a place for devotion and worship,
with hundreds of temples dotting the city, sunrise on the river
front as seen from a boat can be a spiritually uplifting sight.
It has a fascination uniquely its own, a quality of sublime
beauty, a timeless eternal appeal. Varanasi is the city which
cannot be described, only experienced. Arrive Varanasi and transfer
to hotel. Later visit the Temples, Aurangazeb’s Mosque
and one of the biggest university of India. Evening view “Aarti”
ceremony on the Ghats. Night stay in Varanasi.
Day
04 / Varanasi
Morning boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe the way of
life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Later excursion to Sarnath, 10kms.
East of Varanasi, is one of the Buddhism’s major centers
of India. After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha came to
Sarnath where he gave his first sermon. Visit the deer park
and the museum and later back to Varanasi. Night stay in Varanasi.
Day
05 / Varanasi - Khajuraho
After breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight for
Khajuraho .Arrive Khajuraho & transfer to hotel. The legendary
temples of khajuraho are an incomparable experience. Acknowledged
as one of the world’s artistic wonders, these temples
dedicated to the Hindu pantheon of Gods are covered in carvings
that are a paean to life and love. Built within a short span
of a hundred years by the Chandela Rajputs, the 10th century
temples lay forgotten until they were discovered in the present
century. Khajuraho has achieved fame for the sensual appeal
of its erotic sculptures. Evening free at leisure. Night stay
in Khajuraho.
Day
06 / Khajuraho
After breakfast explore the Western and Eastern temples of khajuraho
while your guide explains the intricate meaning and legends
behind each describable sculpture. Night stay in Khajuraho.
Day
07 / Khajuraho-Orchha-Jhansi-Agra
Morning drive to Jhansi enroute visiting Orchha, In orchha visit
the magnificient temples and monuments. Some of the palaces
were decorated with painted murals which represent the finest
flowering of the Bundela school of painting , Continue drive
to Jhansi & transfer to railway station to board the train
to Agra . Arrive Agra & transfer to hotel. Night stay in
Agra .
Day
08 / Agra - Jaipur
Morning at sunrise visit the magnificent Taj Mahal - one of
the seven wonders of the world surely the most extravagant expression
of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years
to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife, Also visit
Agra Fort - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra
stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction
was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall
of public audience), a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with
a throne alcove of inlaid marble at the back, the Emperor heard
public petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience)
where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience,
the Emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock Throne and met foreign
ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms.After lunch drive
to Jaipur - en route visit Fatehpur Sikri, a perfectly preserved
Mughal city built at the height of the empire's splendor. Arrive
Jaipur & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day
09/ Jaipur
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge
just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount
your caparisoned Elephant for the climb to the main gate. The
Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years
to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight
into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families. Afternoon
tour of the Pink City – will include City Palace, still
home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open
to the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the
ruling family are housed here. Also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace
of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory
to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through
the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Night stay
in Jaipur.
Day
10 / Jaipur - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur (290 kms). Arrive & transfer to
hotel. Evening at leisure. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day
11 / Jodhpur
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for city sight seeing tour
of Jodhpur. Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan,
was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort,
situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti
Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing
marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant singh II
around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Night stay in Jodhpur.
Day
12 / Jodhpur- Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur. En route visiting Ranakpur - the largest
and most beautifully preserved Jain Temples in India. Later
proceed to see the fort of Kumbhalgarh. If Ranakpur is beauty
and grace, Kumbhalgarh is all about power. Arrive Udaipur in
the evening & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Udaipur.
Day
13 / Udaipur
After breakfast proceed for city sight seeing tour. Udaipur,
built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh, the city has been
described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India
by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish
temple, Sahelion Ki Bari ( Queen’s resort for their friends)
Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial.
Evening at leisure.Night stay in Udaipur.
Day 14 / Udaipur - Bombay
After breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight for
Bombay. Arrive Bombay & transfer to hotel. Later half day
city tour of Bombay, political capital of Maharashtra, and commercial
capital of India, Mumbai is many cities in one. As the world's
largest textiles market, a major industrial centre and the country's
busiest port handling over 40 percent of India's maritime trade,
it contributes around 50 percent of the national exchequer.
Bombay's colonial legacy is the Gateway of India. Built to commemorate
the royal visit of George V and Queen Mary in 1911 but only
completed in 1924, the gateway is a combination of European
and Indian ceremonial architecture. The last British troops
marched out through this gate when India became independent
in 1947. Today it is a favorite haunt of tourists. Night stay
in Bombay.
Day
15 / Bombay - Goa
After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Goa. Arrive
Goa & transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Night stay
in Goa.
Day
16 / Goa
After breakfast, proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of Goa,
visiting Miramar Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus and the city of
Panjim-bustling with shops and tourists. The afternoon is at
leisure to relax on the beach. Laze on the beach, go for swim,
explore the shops for cashewnuts, buy holiday wear or take an
optional tour visiting "Goa of the past"- a mackup
village which portrays Goa what it was 100 years ago. Night
stay in Goa.
Day
17 / Goa
Day at leisure. Laze on the beach, go for swim, explore the
shops for cashewnuts, buy holiday wear. Night stay in Goa.
Day
18 / Goa - Delhi
After breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi.Arrive
& transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
Day
19 / Delhi - Departure
Day at leisure or explore the markets for shopping etc. Later
transfer to airport for onward flight.
| Cost
Per Person |
| |
1 Sep
07- 15 Apr 08 |
| |
Twin |
| Luxury
|
USD 5410 |
| Royal
|
USD 3408 |
| Classic
|
USD 2263 |
| Economy |
USD 1554 |
| There
will be a supplement charge during Christmas Eve and New
year Eve. |
** Twin-Cost per person
on twin sharing for minimum two person traveling.
Cost includes :
» 18 Nights accomodation as per the itinerary with daaily breakfast .
» Surface travel by exclusive airconditioned car.
» Train tickets for Jhansi- Agra in airconditioned chair car.
» All transfers , sightseeing , excursion as per the itinerary.
» Local English speaking guides.
» Elephant ride in Jaipur ( Subject to availability) , Boat ride in Varanasi.
» All taxes , driver allowances , permit , parking etc.
Cost does not include :
» Entrance fee to monuments.
» Camera fee , tips , laundry, porterege.
» Any airfare
» Any item not mentioned in cost includes.
INTERNAL FLIGHTS / COST PER PERSON
Delhi-Varanasi : USD 157.70
Varanasi- Khajuraho : USD 110.70 per person in economy class.
Udaipur-Mumbai :USD 158.50
Mumbai-Goa
By Jet Airways : USD 110.50 ( Normal fare)
By Air Sahara : From USD 63.50 to USD 96.50 ( Subject to availability)
By Spice jet : Approx USD 80 ( Advance purchase fares , fluctuates daily & subject to change)
Goa-Delhi : By Air Sahara : From USD 280.70( Normal fare)
By Spice jet : Approx USD 200 ( Advance purchase fares , fluctuates daily & subject to change)
Airfares are subject to change any time without any prior notice.
Hotels Selected - Luxury
Delhi : The Oberoi / Imperial
Varanasi : Taj Ganges
Khajuraho : The Grand Temple View
Agra : Amar Vilas
Jaipur : RajVilas
Jodhpur : Taj Hari Mahal
Udaipur : Udaivilas
Mumbai : Taj Mahal
Goa : Taj Exotica
Hotels Selected - Royal
Delhi : Nikko / The Grand Intercontinental / The Grand
Varanasi : Taj Ganges / Radisson
Khajuraho : Taj Chandela / Jass Radisson
Agra : Jay Pee Palace / Taj View / Trident
Jaipur : Hotel Trident / Le Meridien
Jodhpur : Fortune The Ummed
Udaipur : Shiv Niwas / Trident
Mumbai : Hilton Tower / Grand Intercontinent / Taj President
Goa : Fort Aguda/ Taj Holiday Village/ Radisson White Sand / Intercontinental the Grand
Hotels Selected - Classic
Delhi : The Connaught / Hotel City Park / Hotel Marina
Varanasi : Clarks Varanasi
Khajuraho : Clarks / Holiday Inn
Agra : Agra Ashok / Clarks / Howard Park Plaza
Jaipur : Hotel Jaipur Palace / Wall Street / Hotel Clarks Amer / KK Royal Days
Jodhpur : Balsamand Palace/ Ajit Bhawan/ Shree Ram International
Udaipur : Uday Kothi / Shikarbadi / Swaroop Vilas
Mumbai : Fariyas / Mirador / Ambassador
Goa : Marquis Beach Resort / Goan Heritage/ Cidade De Goa/ CM Verca
Hotels Selected - Economy
Delhi : Hotel Dream Inn / Apra
Varanasi : Kashika / Hotel India
Khajuraho : Green wood
Agra : Royale Residency / Deedar-e-Taj
Jaipur : Maurya Palace / Royal Plazzo
Jodhpur : Days Inn
Udaipur : Vishnu Priya
Mumbai : Godwin / Hotel Supreme
Goa : Santa Monica / Beira Mar