Description
Day 01:Arrive in Delhi
Delhi, the capital city, unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries and gardens. It is comprised of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi takes you through the labyrinthine streets passing through formidable mosques and forts. The imperial city of New Delhi displays the finely curved architecture of British Raj.
In the morning arrive in Delhi at 0930 hrs.
On arrival, you will be welcomed by our staff and transferred to your hotel in Delhi (Official check in time is 1200 hr but we will request for early check in depending on availability of rooms).
In the afternoon have half day sightseeing tour of Old Delhi.
In Old Delhi, drive past Red fort, built in Red Sand stone this imposing fort is 3 Kms in perimeter with the height of the wall varying from 18 to 30 meters at places.
Visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India where more than 20.000 people can kneel in prayer. Completed in 1658 this Mosque has three gateways, four angle towers and two 40 m high minarets.
Also visit Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial, where he was cremated following his assassination in January 1948. An eternal flame burns 24 hours.
overnight in the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi – Agra
In the morning have half day sightseeing tour of New Delhi.
In New Delhi, drive drive past Janpath, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament, Government Buildings and India Gate. India Gate was built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 Indian soldiers killed in the First World War.
Also visit 12th Century Qutab Minar. It is 238 feet in height, 47 feet at the base and tapers to nine feet at the apex. The tower is ornamented by bands of inscriptions and by four projecting balconies supported by elaborately decorated brackets.
In the afternoon drive to Agra. Agra, the city of Mughals offers you an opportunity to explore the massive monuments, majestic buildings, and the popular arts and crafts. The architectural splendor of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries.
On arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 03: Agra
In the morning visit the Taj Mahal (1631-1653 & Closed on Fridays), a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal.
It took twenty-two years and hard toil of more than twenty thousand workers to construct Taj Mahal. The beauty of the Taj Mahal is enchanting and it reflects the marvelous beauty of architecture of the Mughal period.
After Taj visit Agra Fort, built alongside the Yamuna River stretching almost 2.5 km. The fort’s colossal double walls rise 20 m in height. The fort is surrounded by a moat. The lofty battlements of the Agra fort cast its protective shadow over the far stretching mansions of nobles and princes built along the riverfront.
In the evening visit Mohabbat-the-Taj at Kalakriti auditorium presenting a series of play depicting the saga of love. It depicts the true and immortal love of Shajahan for Mumtaj Mahal- his beautiful wife; the lavish lifestyle of Mughal era; emaculate hardship of the artisans for 22 years that created the most precious specimen of craftsmanship.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 04: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Abhaneri – Jaipur
In the morning drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri & Abhaneri.
Fatehpur Sikri is a beautiful city built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his empire. The Mughals later abandoned this city for lack of water. Fatehpur Sikri had a short life of splendor. Once Akbar left it in 1585, it never regained its lost importance and has remained the most magnificent and well-preserved ghost city.
Abhaneri is popular for the amazing Step-wells locally called ‘Baoris’. These Baoris are the unique invention of the natives for harvesting rain water. Amongst the other step wells, Chand Baori is the most popular one and is one of India’s deepest and largest step wells. This colossal step well is located in front of the Harshat Mata Temple. Harshat Mata was raised during the 10th century, the wrecks of the temple still boast of the architectural and sculptural styles of ancient India.
On arrival in Jaipur, check in at the hotel.
Jaipur was established by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743) and painted pink by Maharaja Man Singh II when Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, visited Jaipur in 1876. The Royal heritage of Jaipur lives in its architecture and culture. The city in pink is symbolic of the hospitality that reigned in the Rajput culture.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 05: Jaipur
In the morning visit Amber Fort with Jeep / elephant ride.
Amber Fort is situated on the crest of a hill seven miles north of Jaipur is Amber, capital of the Kuchwaha Rajputs from 1037 to 1728. Man Singh I built it in a style to rival Mughal grandeur and opulence. The city-palace is protected by towering outer walls; a further wall runs for miles along the hills surrounding the palace.
In the afternoon have sightseeing tour of Jaipur city.
Make a photo stop (Hawa Mahal, a sample of the perfect architect. It is built with the pink & red sandstone, beautifully carved and outlined with white border and motif.
You will visit City Palace, a combination of conventional Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. City Palace is a huge complex, which houses many courtyards, gardens and buildings. The city palace houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the city palace museum.
Also visit Jantar Mantar, built between 1716. It is located within the city palace. Jantar Mantar contains a collection of instruments for observing the movements of sun, moon, planets and stars. It was built to develop the interest of the people in Astronomy.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 06: Jaipur – Delhi – Goa
In the morning drive to Delhi.
On arrival in Delhi transferred to airport to board fight for Goa.
On arrival in Goa, transfer to the hotel.
Goa, known as ‘the pearl of the east’, is known for its Gothic churches, age-old ruins, palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves, ferry rides, and bubbly folk music. With its 131-km-long coastline; Sun, sand and sea being the major attractions. The beaches in Goa are long, and straight, and fringed with palm trees. Having been the meeting point of races, religions and cultures of East and West over the centuries, Goa has a multi-hued and distinctive lifestyle quite different from the rest of India.
Overnight in the Hotel.
Day 07: Goa
Breakfast in the hotel.
Rest the day is free on the beach.
Discover the sun kissed beaches, listen to the murmuring winds, and watch the sun drawing patterns in the sand through the shades of the trees. Watch local fishermen haul in their nets in the evenings, in company with hippies hanging around beaches, which sit and meditate on the beach at sunset, seeking their own particular brand of spiritual salvation. Children build sand-castles, giggling young Indian girls dance around in waves fully clothed, people learn to wind-surf, others stretch out and soak up the sun, and everyone, generally feels mellow and relaxed, and definitely on holiday
Overnight in the Hotel.
Day 08 to Day 10: Goa
Breakfast in the hotel.
Rest the day is free on the beach.
Overnight in the Hotel.
Day 11: Goa
In the morning, transfer to Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
