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Day 01 –
Arrive Mumbai
You will be
met on arrival and transferred to your chosen hotel. Mumbai is a spicy
masala of entrepreneurs, concrete towers, clubs and discos, cricket,
Bollywood, history, great cuisine, beaches and much more! Afternoon free
to catch up on jetlag or explore your surrounds.
Day 02 –
In Mumbai
A half day’s
sightseeing tour of Mumbai includes The Gateway of India - a grand
ceremonial arch built to commemorate the visit of King George IV; Mani
Bhavan - where the father of our Nation resided for 15 years; the Marine
drive; the Prince of Wales museum - considered one of the best museums
in the country; the Hanging gardens & Victoria Railway Station.
Overnight in Mumbai, we will be happy to recommend restaurants for
dinner tonight.
Day 03 –
Fly Mumbai to Aurangabad
You will be
transferred to Mumbai Airport for your flight to Aurangabad gateway to
the marvelous Ajanta and Ellora Caves. After arrival transfer to your
hotel your guide will take you to the Ellora Caves, located 29 kms from
Aurangabad. Ellora encompasses 34 rocks cut shrines representing
Buddhist, Hindu & Jain art dating from the 4th to 9th century A.D. The
most remarkable among them is the Kailash Temple, meant to be a replica
of Lord Shivas celestial abode - Kailash is the best example of Rock cut
architecture and an engineering marvel.
Day 04 –
In Aurangabad
This morning
enjoy a visit to the famous Ajanta Caves, located almost 100 kms from
Aurangabad. The Ajanta Caves with their Buddhist carvings dated between
the 2nd century BC and the 7th century AD are considered masterpieces of
Buddhist religious art. Overnight in Aurangabad.
Day 05 –
Fly Aurangabad to Udaipur via Mumbai
You will be
transferred to Aurangabad Airport in time to board your flight to
Udaipur via Mumbai. Udaipur is the famed “city of sunrise” also called
the Venice of the East and on arrival you will be met and transferred to
your chosen hotel.
Day 06 –
In Udaipur
A half day’s
sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting the opulent City Palace - towering
over the lake, this is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. The
Jagdish Temple enshrines a black stone image of Lord Vishnu as Jagannath,
Lord of the universe and Saheliyon ki bari is a small ornamental garden
with fountains, stone elephants and a delightful lotus pool.
An evening
boat cruise on Lake Pichola with the shimmering waters of the Lake
combined with the City Palace in the background is a magical way to end
your day in Udaipur. Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 07 -
Fly Udaipur to Jaipur
Transfer to
Udaipur Airport for your flight to Jaipur, painted pink to welcome
Prince Albert in 1853, and pink still. Met on arrival and transferred to
your selected Jaipur hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure to enjoy the
hotel or explore Jaipur’s fabulous bazaars.
Day 08 –
In Jaipur
A full day
of sightseeing in Jaipur includes the Amber Fort, 11 kms from the city.
The Fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture and you can either
ride to its lofty heights by jeep or on a gaily-bedecked elephant.
Returning to Jaipur, visit the museums, palaces and halls of the City
Palace (still a royal residence) and the Palace of the Winds. At the
Jantar Mantar Observatory, learn how it was constructed to measure 'the
harmony of the heavens', a concept dear to Hindus as they believe their
fated souls move to its rhythms. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 09 –
Drive Jaipur to Agra (250 kms/05 hrs)
Your drive
to Agra takes you via Emperor Akbar's deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri,
an almost perfectly preserved 400 year-old Mughal capital. Continue on
to Agra – City of the Taj Mahal, a great monument to love and one of the
world’s most beautiful buildings. On arrival, check in to your selected
hotel and pass the afternoon enjoying the facilities or exploring on
your own.
Day
10 – Drive Agra to
Delhi (220 kms/04 hrs)
The day
starts early with a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, one of the Wonders
of the World, created by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved
wife Mumtaz Mahal. Later visit the Agra Fort, offering gorgeous views
from its lofty walls, and the Itmad-ud-Daulah – the exquisite tomb of a
Persian adventurer who became chief minister at the Emperor Jehangir's
court. His grand-daughter Mumtaz married Shah Jehan and her tomb is, of
course, the Taj Mahal.
Stop for
lunch and in the afternoon drive to Delhi. The country's energetic
capital, offers a panorama of fascinating but very conflicting images,
from the forts, tombs and ruins in Old Delhi to high-rise buildings and
stately homes on wide, tree-lined avenues in New Delhi. On arrival,
check in at your chosen hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 11 –
In Delhi
A full day’s
sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi visiting the mighty Red Fort; Friday
Mosque -Jama Masjid; silver street of Chandni Chowk; Raj Ghat - the
cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi; The Hindu temple - Birla Mandir; India
Gate & Rajpath; Rashtrapati Bhawan – the President's House; Humayun’s
Tomb; Qutab Minar - a 73m high victory tower and the Bahai Temple –
beautifully shaped to resemble a lotus flower. Overnight in Delhi – we
will be happy to recommend restaurants and lovely places for an evening
stroll.
Day 12 –
Depart Delhi
You will be
transferred to the International Airport in time to board your onward
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