Tour Route :- Delhi (2) - Agra (1) - Jaipur (2) - Varanasi (2) - Goa (2) – Delhi (Departure)
Tour Duration :- 09 Nights / 10 Days
Domestic Flights :- 2 (Jaipur – Varanasi via Delhi and Varanasi - Goa via Delhi)
Upon your arrival in the Indian capital city of New Delhi, you will be greeted by our representative at the International Airport. After a warm welcome, you will be escorted to your hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Today, enjoy the day discovering Delhi, pacing through the city which is as historic as modern, like 2 sides of the same coin!
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi, which includes a visit to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, ‘moonlit square’, one of the largest trading centres of India; Also, drive past Red Fort, the place that marked the announcement of India’s freedom from the British Raj.
Later in the afternoon, discover the modern city of New Delhi, which includes a visit to Qutab Minar, a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture and India’s tallest brick minaret; Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the largest Sikh temple of Delhi, with a gold dome, still in active worship; Photo stop at India Gate, the war memorial arch built in honour of the soldiers who died in the first world war; drive past President's House, Parliament House and other Government Secretariat Buildings, the most imposing features of Lutyen’s Delhi. Akshardham Temple. Akshardham Temple is located on bank of river Yamuna. The Temple is included in the list of Seven Wonders of the 21 st Century by the prestigious Reader’s Digest magazine. It is the one of the best built temples in India and among must visit tourist places in Delhi.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
After breakfast, embark on your drive to Agra, city of the world-famous Taj Mahal. Upon arrival in Agra, check in at your hotel and freshen up.
This afternoon, visit the Agra fort, lying across the river Yamuna, built in red sandstone with magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and beautiful gardens.
Then, experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the eternal symbol of love, the Taj Mahal. Often referred to as a poem in white marble, Taj Mahal displays the saga of love between Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. You may wish to stay at the Taj Mahal, to see the glistening white marble beauty by sunset.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, one of the most well planned cities of India. This capital city of Rajasthan, popularly known as the ‘Pink City’, was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727 A.D.
En route to Jaipur, make a brief stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone Mughal palatial complex. Within the complex lies a mosque built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar and dedicated to Sheikh Salim Chisti, a Muslim Sufi Saint who blessed Emperor Akbar with a son.
Continue drive to Jaipur, upon arrival check into the hotel for 2 nights stay
Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.
This morning, visit Amber fort, a fine amalgamation of Hindu and Muslim architecture and ornamentation, built in the 16th century. To ascend the fort, you may choose to walk, drive or take an elephant ride.
This afternoon, visit the City Palace complex with its various museums where you can see a beautiful collection of Mughal costumes, weapons and miniature paintings. Then visit the fascinating Jantar Mantar, the ancient astronomical observatory built by the Maharaja of Jaipur, which is the largest stone observatory in the world. Also drive past Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a remarkable five storied building along the main street of the old city with semi-octagonal and delicate honey-combed sandstone windows.
(Elephant ride subject to availability.)
Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.
Today early morning, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Varanasi.
(Airfare is NOT included in cost, Price as per Actual)
Upon arrival in Varanasi, check in at your hotel. This evening, experience a rickshaw ride to the ghats to enjoy the grand ‘Aarti’ ceremony at Dasaswamedh Ghat, conducted every-day at sunset by white-robed priests. The young priests sway in seemingly choreographed movements, worshiping the river goddess with incense, flowers, and earthen lamps.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.
Enjoy an early morning boat ride on the Holy River Ganges. See the ‘bathing ghats’ where thousands of pilgrims pay homage to the Sun God by immersing themselves in the holy water of River Ganges, and the ‘burning ghats’ where cremations are conducted.
After breakfast, enjoy the temple tour of Varanasi including Bharat Mata Temple & Banaras Hindu University. Followed by the visit of Sarnath, the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Sarnath was a renowned school of learning from 6th century BC to 12 th century AD. The Ashoka pillar of Sarnath is the national emblem of India. Visit the ruins, stupa, Buddhist temple and the Sarnath Museum. (Closed on Friday)
Overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.
This morning you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Goa.
(Airfare is NOT included in cost, Price as per Actual)
Upon arrival in Goa, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Goa.
Enjoy a day at leisure to relax on the beach.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Goa.
This morning, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Delhi.
(Airfare is NOT included in cost, Price as per Actual)
Upon arrival at Delhi, you will be transferred to the international airport, to board your flight back home.
We sincerely hope that you will enjoy your stay in our Incredible India…we look forward to welcoming you...!
(Note: Above hotel list is indicative only. Depending on availability, either the above mentioned hotels or alternative hotels of similar standard will be provided)
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