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Day 1: Delhi
Upon arrival, you will be met by our executive at the airport and your welcome would
be royal by garlands. Our executive would escort you to your hotel. We already have
done a pre check in for you at the hotel which saves you time in middle of the night.
hotel Imperial / Similar 5 Star Category Hotel (N) New Delhi begins with the drive
past Safdarjangs Tomb (1753 AD) on the way to Qutab Minar (1193 AD) this striking
medieval tower of victory of Persian World is 73 m high. Within the Qutab complex,
amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam mosque, stands the Iron pillar which has stood
the vagaries of weather and has not rusted over 1500 years. Then drive through New
Delhi includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings, India
Gate, Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib Gurudwara), Birla Temple and Connaught Place, New
Delhis main shopping area. Overnight stay in Hotel
Day 2: Delhi
Your day would begin after a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Your personal guide
takes you to the fantastic sites of old and New Delhi. The sites include the Jama
Masjid, Raj ghat (Gandhis memorial), Humayuns tomb and the 12th centaury Qutab
Minar. During the day you also drive through the government buildings like the president
house, the parliament, India gate and the Sikh temple. Evening we seize the opportunity
to host you a welcome dinner at the Village Bistro on a rooftop. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 3: Delhi Agra
Check out after breakfast and take a Luxury Super fast train Shatabdi Express to
Agra (2 Hours). Upon arrival check in at the hotel Amar villas. Taj Mahal One of
the Seven Wonders of the World, built by Emperor Shah Jehan in the memory of his
beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum took 22 years to complete
with a work force of 20,000 craftsmen and master builders, who came from all over
Asia to join in this great work from Baghdad, Shiraz, Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey.
The marble, Indias finest; was quarried at Makrana near Jodhpur. Precious and semi
precious stones were imported from distant lands: Jasper from Punjab, Jade &
Crystal from China, Turquoise from Tibet, Lapis from Afghanistan and Ceylon, Chrosolite
from Egypt, Amethyst from Persia, Agate from Yemen, Malachite from Russia, Diamonds
from Golconda and Mother of Pearl from the Indian Ocean.
Later in the afternoon your personal guide takes you to for the sight seeing of
breathtaking sites of mughal era, including the Agra fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah, commonly
known as baby Taj. In the evening you see the legendary Taj Mahal by the sun set.
Over night at the hotel.
Day 4: Agra - Jaipur
The day starts early as we offer you to visit the great monument once again by the
sun rise. After the visit you return to the hotel for breakfast. Checkout after
breakfast and continue to drive to Jaipur, the pink city (6hrs/ 270 kms). On the
way we visit Fatehpur Sikri the abandoned capital city of Akbar. Lunch at Midway.
Late afternoon arrive Jaipur and check in at the hotel. The evening you have an
option to take a heritage walk into the illuminated bazaars of the pink city and
enjoy a rickshaw ride and the treasure hunt organized especially for you. Overnight
at the hotel.(B) Jaipur The Splendid Fort / Palace of Amber was wrested by the Kachhwaha
Rajputs in the mid-12th century who dominated the surrounding area for the next
six centuries. Amber was also the prime site of the alliance between the Mughals
and the Rajputs. The astronomer-King Sawai Jai Singh II, famous for his Jantar Mantar
ascended the throne in 1699. He soon decided to build a new city in the plains:
Jaipur was designed according to the principals of the Shilpa-Shastra and the capital
shifted here in 1727, the city attracted merchants and crafts-people that over time
shaped its irresistible bazaar. The Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar characterizes
the old city, while the forts of Nahargarh and Jaigarh, add to the spectacle of
the city. Over night at the hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur
This morning you take a ride on an elephant back as your personal guide takes you
to the majestic Amer fort. You ascend the fort, the royal way. The sight seeing
of Jaipur includes the visit to the most distinguished astronomical observatory
and the royal city palace complex. We would like to offer you a traditional silver
platter lunch at a restaurant known for its cooking demonstration and the most exclusive
for us, a turban demonstration. There is also a turban museum there.
Over night at the hotel.
Day 6: Jaipur to Udaipur
Tour - Today you take a flight to reach the city of romance, lakes and gardens.
On arrival we are received at the airport and transferred to the hotel Lake palace
/ Udai Villas. Udaipur is perhaps a unique pre-modern capital in that it has no
fort. Coming to life after the final sacking of Chittaur , Udaipur saw an explosive
of building activity- temples, palaces and Havelis. Lake Pichola with its two islands-
Jagat niwas (now the Lake Palace Hotel) and Jag mandir defines Udaipur. The City
Palace towers over the lake. The artificial Jaisamand Lake was created in 17th century
by damming the Gomti River. There are beautiful chhatries (Cenotaphs) around the
embankment. We start our tour with a visit to the Jagdish temple, the Sahelion ki
Bari garden complex and the royal city palace complex. Return to the hotel around
lunch. Early evening we have a boat ride for you on the placid waters of lake Pichola,
the most romantic site to be. Late evening we host you a dinner at the splendid
Bagore-ki-Haveli. The dinner includes cocktails and a dance performance from the
locals.
Over night at the hotel.
Day 7 : Udaipur - Goa
Early morning flight to Goa. The Destination that charms all and more often than
not brings you back once again to trace your last visit. The romantic paradise Goa
is known for its tranquil beaches, where one looses the sense of time. We offer
you a package at the most exclusive Taj village / Taj exotica. Your entire stay
would be at leisure and we shall give you suggestions based on your comfortable
timing. here your stay is for 5 nights Over night at the hotel.
Day 8 : Flight to Mumbai
Early morning after breakfast check out and flight to Mumbai, where we have made
arrangement for day room near the airport sightseeing to Mumbai. Over night
at the hotel.
Day 9: Fly back home
In the afternoon we take flight to Mumbai to catch a connecting flight back home.
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