Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel
Rooms foreseen from 1400 hrs on this day
All visit done on own without guide and with just the driver only
Morning visit of Old Delhi-the 300-year-old walled city built by Emperor Shah Jehan in 1648 as his capital and named after him. Drive past the Red Fort built of red sandstone. Opposite the fort are the black and white onion dome and minarets of the Jama Masjid, the most elegant mosque in India. Visit of Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Drive through the old city subject to traffic restrictions. Rikshaw ride at Old Delhi
Later visit of New Delhi-the new capital designed by Sir Edward Lutyens. Drive past the Presidential Palace, the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the secretariat buildings- the centre of all government activity and down the main avenue, the impressive Rajpath to the World War I memorial arch, the India Gate, the High Court Building and the Old Fort. Visit Humayun’s Tomb built in 1565 AD by his grieving widow Haji Begum and later visit of Qutub Minar, 72 metres high and the ruins of Quwat-ul-Eslam (Light of Islam) Mosque See Delhi’s most curious antique, the uncorroded Iron Pillar, which dates back to the 4th century AD.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 2
Delhi / Agr (220 kms/3- 3½ hours)
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning proceed by surface for Agra and on arrival check in at the hotel
All visit done on own without guide and with just the driver only
Afternoon visit of Taj Mahal (Taj Mahal closed on Friday) which is among the wonders of world and was built by Shahjahan as a memorial to his wife Mumtaz Mahal by the banks of river Yamuna After her untimely death, Shahajahan had her mortal remains buried in this mausoleum. And after his own demise he was placed to rest next to his beloved queen in the same mausoleum The Taj has been called the most extravagant monument ever built for the sake of love. The great monument took almost 22 years to build and was completed in 1653. Around 20,000 workers from all over the country and central Asia were recruited to translate this dream into a reality. Later visit Agra Fort-the foundation of the fort was laid by Emperor Akbar in 1565 and continued till the time of Shahjahan. The high red stone monument stretches for around 2.5 Kms, dominating a bend in the river Yamuna northwest of the Taj Mahal. The palace is a notable for its smooth blending of Hindu and central Asian architectural styles. The Diwan-i-Am (the hall of public audiences), the Diwan-i-Khas (the Hall of Private Audience), the Khas Palace (the private palace was used by emperor as a sleeping chamber), the Sheesh Mahal (palace of Mirrors), the Shah Jahani Mahal (Shahjahan’s Palace), Jahangiri Mahal (Jahangir’s Palace) and the Akbari Mahal (Akbar’s palace) are the fascinating palaces inside the fort. From the rear of Diwan-i-Khas a door leads to Mussaman Burj, a two storey pavilion, where Shahjahan was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb in his old age.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 3
Agra / Jaipur (237 Kms/ 6-7 Hours including visits)
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast proceed for Jaipur enroute to visit Fatehpur sikri
All visits done on own without guide and with just the driver only
Fatehpur Sikri is a drive of around 1 hour-37 kms west of Agra and is also called the ghost city-an epic poem in red sandstone, built by Emperor Akbar the Great in 1569 and deserted 14 years later because its water supply failed. Its glorious courtyards and palaces conjure up dreams of the mysterious past. The Panch Mahal, a strange building which resembles a Buddhist Temple, a cloistered courtyard which was the Hall of Public Audience, and the Pachchisi paved with black and white where the Emperor played chess using slave girls as figurines. The visit takes around 1½-2 Hours as it is a huge area.
After visit proceed for Jaipur and on arrival check in at the hotel
Overnight at the hotel
Day 4
In Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning visit of Amber Fort-just 7 miles north of Jaipur is Amber with it’s a honey-coloured fortress-palace in the Aravalli Hills which can be mounted by elephant. It has been described as “the sleeping beauty of Rajasthan”. The sombre exterior belies the richness of the royal apartments which open on to striking views of the gorge. It also possesses a Chamber of Mirrors. The Hall of Victory presents a galaxy of decorative art - panels of alabaster with fine inlay work of the tenderest hues
Later city tour-Jaipur is the city which has the “tone of the autumn sunset” Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) an elaborate building encrusted with delicate honeycomb screens and carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could view the world outside. Jai Singh’s Observatory built in the 17th century by the founder of Jaipur who, besides being a prince was also soldier, astronomer and builder. City Palace now a museum contains fine Rajput and Moghul paintings, rare manuscripts and an armory
Late afternoon visit Galtaji is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage site in the town of Khania-Balaji, about 10 km away from Jaipur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The site consists of a series of temples built in to a narrow crevice in the ring of hills that surrounds Jaipur. A natural spring emerges high on the hill and flows downward, filling a series of sacred kunds(water tanks) in which pilgrims bathe. The visitor or pilgrim ascends the crevasse, continuing past the highest water pool to a hilltop temple from which a magnificent view of Jaipur and its fortifications spreads out across the valley floor. It is believed that a Saint named Galav lived here, practiced meditation, and did penance
Overnight at the hotel
Day 5
Jaipur/ Udaipur (405 Kms/ 6 Hours)
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning proceed by surface for Udaipur and on arrival check in at the hotel
Later afternoon/ evening boat ride on Lake Pichola (before sunset). This lake takes its name from the small village of Picholi on its west bank. In the lake are several islands. On two of them the maharanas of Udaipur constructed pleasure palaces, the Jag Mandir and the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace Hotel).
Overnight at the hotel
Day 6
In Udaipur
Breakfast at the hotel
All visits done on own without guide and with just the driver only
Morning proceed by surface for the visit of Eklingji and Nagda Temples- 22 kms. north east of Udaipur is the village of Kailashpuri known for its 108 temples surrounded by a high fortified wall. This 16th century complex is known as Shi Eklingji Temple and since ancient times has been a holy site. Lord Eklingji Nath is the ruler of Mewar state and Manaranas are the dewan of the state of Mewar. The temple was damaged by the Sultan of Delhi (Allaudin Khilji) in 1314, restored by Rana Kumbha and again destroyed by Aurangazeb in the late 16th century. Close by is the village of Nagda (the first capital of Mewar state) which has several temples dating from the 4th century A.D., ancient rock edicts, stone inscriptions and simple prehistoric shrines
Afternoon city tour-Udaipur is one of the most charming cities of Rajasthan. It nestles like a gem in a valley surrounded by the green Aravalli hills, reflected smooth and white in the clear blue of Lake Pichola. Old dwellings, temples and palaces speak of an aristocratic past. Visit the City Palace, once the home of Mewar’s rulers, is today a museum. It consists of several flawlessly integrated palaces which overlook the clear blue of Lake Pichola. Visit Sahelion-ki-bari (Garden of the Maids of Honour) the scene of royal parties for centuries. Drive around Fateh Sagar Lake excavated in the late 17th century by Maharana Feteh Singh and past the Puppet Museum (Lok Kala Mandal) and the statue of Maharana Pratap (Moti Magri).
Overnight at the hotel
Day 7
Udaipur/ Goa by flight
Breakfast at the hotel
In time transfer to the airport to connect the flight for Goa Via Mumbai
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel
Overnight at the hotel
Day 8
In Goa
Breakfast at the hotel
No transport services foreseen on this day
Overnight at the hotel
Day 9
In Goa
Breakfast at the hotel
No transport services foreseen on this day
Overnight at the hotel
Day 10
Leave Goa
In time transfer to the airport to connect flight for onward journey. Flight check in starts three hours before the schedule departure time
