North India with Mumbai and Goa (12 Days / 11 Nights)
INDIA abounds with a choice of locations; from cultural to heritage places; from beach resorts to mountain getaways and much more. You shall be transferred to the long lost era of kings, theu making this tour an unforgettable experience. The guests are treated like the royalties with rides on caparisoned elephants, traditional royal welcomes, theme parties, stay in palaces and heritage hotels experiencing the Indian warmth and hospitality; thus making India the ultimate destination. A complete personalized package to suit your specific needs and make your dreams come true, this is the best. To experience a true India, we can arrange various themes as per your taste, but only for groups above 25 people.
Day 1: Delhi
Saturday, May 18, 2024 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
Arrive Delhi, the capital of India and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Sunday, May 19, 2024 - Monday, May 20, 2024
Morning half-day city tour of Old Delhi visiting
Raj Ghat the Mausoleum of Mahatma Gandhi. Jama Masjid and drive past
Red Fort.Afternoon half day city tour of New Delhi. Drive past the President and the
Parliament House (House of Representatives) and
India Gate - War Memorial (stop for photography). Visit the
Qutub Minar , 72.55 meters, high Victory Tower and proceed onto
Bahai Temple (lotus temple). Also visit the
Humayun's Tomb built of red sandstone, the first substantial example of the Mughal architecture and Laxmi Narayan Temple - a modern Hindu temple built by the Birlas, leading Indian industrialists. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
Monday, May 20, 2024 - Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Morning after breakfast drive to Agra, the city of the TAJ and on arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in the year 1652 as a memorial for his beloved wife MumtazMahal. The grandeur called the Taj is perhaps the most photographed, filmed, described and sketched building of the world.
Taj Mahal is where fantasy coincides with reality in perfect harmony. An inspiration for innumerous artists over the centuries, the Taj is an ode to love. It took 22 years to create this jewel. Agra Fort built and renovated over the centuries, this massive fort gained recognition only during the Mughal reign. Tomb of Itmad-ud-daullah- built by Empress Noorjehan in the memory of her father.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Morning drive to Jaipur - the pink city of India. The capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink, a century ago in the honour of a visiting Prince, ever since it has retained the pink colour. Enroute visit Fatehpur - Sikri (40 kms. from Agra) - once the capital of Mughal Empire and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Its fortifications and Palaces are in a wonderful state of preservation. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. A Traditional Maharaja Welcome at the hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting
City Palace - where the former Maharaja still resides in a part of it, but rest now serves as a Museum. Also visit
Jantar Mantar, an observatory built by a great astronomer Sawai Jai Singh onto drive past through
Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds).
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - Thursday, May 23, 2024
Morning after breakfast visit
Amber Fort-remarkable for the majestic grandeur of its surroundings as for its sturdy battlements and beautiful palaces.The structure which is known today as "
Amber Fort" was initially a palace complex within the original fort of Amber that is today known as
Jaigarh Fort. Connected to Amber via fortified passages,
Jaigarh Fort is located on a hill above the Amber complex, and is constructed of red sandstone and white marble. It overlooks Maotha Lake, and was reputed to be the treasure vault of the Kacchwaha rulers.
Like the entire fort complex,
Amber Fort is also constructed of white and red sandstone. The Fort is unique in that its outside, an imposing and rugged defensive structure, is markedly different from its inside, an ornate, lavish interior influenced by both Hindu and Muslim (Mughal) styles of ornamentation. The walls of the interior of the fort are covered with murals, frescoes, and paintings depicting various scenes from daily life. Other walls are covered with intricate carvings, mosaic, and minute mirror work.
Amber Fort is divided into four sections. Each is accessible via large staircases from a central location, or from a broad pathway leading to each of the sections. The pathways are currently used to transport tourists via an elephant ride. The main entrance of
Amber Fort, Surajpol, leads to the Jaleb chowk, the main courtyard of the Fort where the staircase to the palace is located. In ancient times, Jaleb Chowk was the area where returning armies were paraded back home
Climb up to the fort on the back of an Elephant or by jeep. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6: Jaipur - Udaipur
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - Friday, May 24, 2024
Morning after breakfast transfer to the airport for flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.Udaipur is one of the most beautiful cities of Rajasthan, known as city of
Lakes, Palaces and Gardens. visit the
City Palace in all its ancient glory, the residence of the Maharajas of Udaipur. City Place has several carved balconies, arches and decorated pillars, onto Sahelion-Ki-Bari (queen's resort for the friends) famous for its spectacular lawns,fountains and shady walks. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7: Udaipur
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Saturday, May 25, 2024
Morning after breakfast excursion to
Eklingji temple; Nagda.Eklingi The village of Kailashpur, 22 km from Udaipur, is known for its 108 temples surrounded by a high fortified wall. The whole complex is know as Shri
Eklingji Temples and has been a holy site associated with Lord Shiva since ancient times. Close by, is Nagda where there are several temples dating back from the 4th century AD. Ancient rock edicts stone inscriptions and simple pre-historic shrines at which the Bhils (Tribe) still worship during the Mahashivratri festival. Late afternoon boat cruise on
Lake Pichola to enjoy the magnificent sunset.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8: Udaipur - Mumbai - Goa
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
Morning transfer to the airport for flight to Goa via Mumbai.Upon arrival at Goa transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 9: Goa
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024
Morning half day visit to Panjim City. Panjim, a former fishing Village, was made the capital of Goa by royal decree from the court of Lisbon. It's spread around 'Altinho' meaning hillock, a residential area with Portuguese style bungalows where the dominant structure is the Patriarch's Palace with the statue of Christ the King on its lawns. From Altinho one gets a panoramic view of Panjim.The oldest monument in Panjim is the Idalco or Adil Shah's Palace built in 1490 and there is also the beautiful Church of our Lady of Immaculate Conception. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10: Goa
Monday, May 27, 2024 - Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Breakfast at the hotel.Day at leisure on the beach. Goa beaches are renowned worldwide for their spectacular beauty and facilities for beach acitvities all over the world. Rated among the finest beach destinations in the world, Goa in the west coast of India is a holidaymaker's paradise. The 125 kilometers of Goan coastline is dotted with numerous palm-fringed sandy beaches which offer the perfect destination for a romantic honeymoon or an ideal vacation. A firm favorite with travelers from all corners of the world, the beaches in Goa attract thousands of beach lovers and regular tourists from far and wide. The beaches are the most significant aspects of tourism in Goa.
Goa beaches can be classified into two parts- the beaches in North Goa and the beaches in South Goa. The beaches of these two regions have different characters. The beaches of Goa in the north are the more popular ones and host a lot of parties and carnivals, while the beaches of south Goa are relatively quieter, and appeal to those looking for relaxed solitude
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11: Goa - Mumbai
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Morning at leisure on the beach. Later transfer to the airport for flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival, proceed directly for a short city orientation of Mumbai.Having a good time in Mumbai or Bombay is fairly easy simply because Mumbai has a lot to offer. There is also no major hindrance to finding your way around. English is commonly used and even an average man on the street can speak and understand it well enough to guide you. Some areas that are a must to experience include :Marine Drive - Eulogized by Bollywood, Marine Drive caresses the seashore from Nariman Point to the foot of the Malabar Hill. Passing Chowpatty Beach, Marine Drive is also famous as the Queen's Necklace. One of the busiest roads in Mumbai, it is also one of the breeziest due to its proximity to the sea.
Hanging Gardens - Also known as the Ferozeshah Mehta Gardens, they are built over 3 reservoirs, which store billions of gallons of water for cleaning before they are pumped to the thirsty city of Mumbai. Crawford Market - With a 50 feet high sky lit awning, Crawford Market is the place to shop for a wide variety of fruit, vegetables and meat. It is famous for the frieze just above its main entry point that has been designed by Lockyard Kipling father of the famous author Rudyard Kipling. It depicts the rural Indian farmer amidst the wheat fields. The building is a blend of Flemish and Norman architecture. Named after Arthur Crawford, the first Municipal Commissioner of Bombay, the building, which was completed in 1869, was donated by Cowasji Jehangir to the city.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12: Mumbai
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Transfer to International airport for onward destination.
