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Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
DISCOVER INDIA
DAY 1: DELHI
Arrival in Delhi at International airport. Our representative will be there on arrival gate and will escort you to the hotel. Stay overnight at hotel.
DAY 2: DELHI
After breakfast, enjoy a full day city tour. Visit the Red Fort, laid out along the river Yamuna as an irregular octagon. Surrounded by a wall of about 2.4 kms in circumference, it is built of red sandstone. The Mughal ruler Shah Jahan transferred his capital from Agra to Delhi and after nine years, the fort was completed in 1648. The fort has two main entrances, the Delhi Gate and the Lahori Gate. The latter faces Chandni Chowk, the city's most crowded but diverse market. Shah Jahan also built the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Humayun's Tomb, an attractive structure, is believed to be the forerunner of the famous Taj Mahal of Agra. The most well known landmark of Delhi, Qutub Minar, is one of the earliest remains of imperial Delhi (13th century) and the tallest monument of early times. Also, pass by the India Gate, Connaught Place and the President's Palace. Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3: DELHI-AGRA BY ROAD (205 KMS/ 04 HRS)
Depart by road for Agra, the 'City of the Taj'. Agra is a city rich in monuments that reflect the delicate fusion of Islamic and Hindu styles, known as Mughal architecture. En-route, visit Sikandra, the Tomb of Akbar. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. In the evening, visit Taj Mahal by sunset - The Taj Mahal was built by the Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. This immortal legacy with its flowing curves of marble domes and elegant minarets enchants every visitor. Stay overnight at hotel.
DAY 4: AGRA
In the morning, visit the Agra Fort and admire the Jehangir Mahal and Khas Mahal for their grandeur, the Sheesh Mahal for its detailed mirror work and the Deewan-e-Am where the emperor met his subjects. Spend rest of the day at leisure; visit the market for shopping. Stay overnight at hotel.
DAY 5: AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI - JAIPUR (259 KMS / 05 HRS BY ROAD)
After breakfast drive to Jaipur, the Pink City. En-route, visit the magnificent city of Fatehpur Sikri, built in red sandstone by Akbar the Great. It was the capital of the Mughal Empire between 1571 and 1585. Abandoned due to water problems, it is popularly known as the 'ghost city'. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. In the evening, visit the massive Birla Temple and try to catch the 'Aarti' ceremony. Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 6: JAIPUR
n the morning enjoy an excursion to Amber Fort including an elephant/jeep ride. The fort was originally built in the 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh. It encloses within it, superb palaces and a beautiful temple in marble dedicated to the fearsome Goddess Kali. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace Museum which contains elaborate wardrobes, magnificent armory and intricate carved weapons. Close by is the observatory built in 1728 by Jai Singh II. Also, admire the Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace), from where the palace women could watch the activities of the big bazaar below, without being observed. A must-do in Jaipur is shopping - jewellery, handicrafts, clothes and the famous lakh bangles. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 7: JAIPUR TO UDAIPUR (BY FLIGHT)
After breakfast in the morning, transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Udaipur, dubbed as the "Venice of the East". Upon arrival in Udaipur, check into the hotel. Enjoy the day at leisure or take a walk through the city's streets. In the evening, take a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 8: UDAIPUR
After breakfast, leave for a half day city tour. Visit the City Palace, a marvel of marble and granite. This is the largest palace in Rajasthan and never fails to delight one with its exquisite workmanship. The shrine of Dhuni Mata and the museum of Rana Pratap are the highlights of this complex. Sahelion-Ki-Bari, a short distance away, has four pools and delicately carved kiosks in marble. Jagdish Temple houses some imposing sculpted figures and heavily ornamented interiors. Built in the early 18th century, this is now a popular tourist spot. The Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir and the Fatehsagar Lake are the other sights that one could catch. In the evening, take a boat ride at Lake Pichola. Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 9: UDAIPUR TO COCHIN (BY FLIGHT VIA MUMBAI)
Early in the morning transfer to the airport to board the flight to Cochin via Mumbai, arrive in Cochin and transfer to the hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Explore the city on your own. Stay overnight at hotel.
DAY 10: COCHIN
After breakfast, visit the Mattancheery Dutch Palace where a series of murals painted on wooden walls are its main attraction. Also visit the 16th century Jewish Synagogue and the Church of St. Francis. Vasco da Gama was originally buried in the church's cemetery. Walk around the Fort Cochin area and admire the Chinese fishing nets. Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 11: COCHIN TO ALLEPPEY (63 KMS/ KUMARAKOM BACKWATER CRUISE)
In the morning, we drive you to Alleppey. Enjoy sauntering through this pleasant, easy-going market town. It is built on canals and is surrounded by beautiful coconut trees. Upon your arrival here, we'll help you check into Deluxe House Boat, standing along Kerala's scenic backwaters. Stay overnight on board the houseboat.
DAY 12: KUMARAKOM
In the morning, we drive you to Alleppey. Enjoy sauntering through this pleasant, easy-going market town. It is built on canals and is surrounded by beautiful coconut trees. Upon your arrival here, we'll help you check into Deluxe House Boat, standing along Kerala's scenic backwaters. Stay overnight on board the houseboat.
DAY 13: KUMARAKOM - COCHIN TO MUMBAI BY AIR
After early breakfast leave for Cochin airport to board the flight to Mumbai. Arrive in Mumbai and transfer to the hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel.
DAY 14: MUMBAI
This morning, leave for an excursion to 7th century Elephanta Island, a World Heritage Site, with ancient cave temples. Watch out for some magnificent Shiva sculptures and the spectacular Maheshamurti panel which depicts Shiva as the creator, protector and destroyer. Visit the glamorous city of Mumbai and its famous sights - the Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, Flora Fountain, Prince of Wales Museum and the Hanging Gardens. Drive by the Marine Drive, Chowpatty Beach and the Parsi 'Towers of Silence'. Stay overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 15: DEPARTURE FROM MUMBAI
On time, transfer to the international airport to board your international flight. |
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