NORTH
WEST INDIA
From the ancient
times, people from all over the world have been drawn to India. Coming
from the oldest
civilizations,the
Indus Valley; the Greeks, Persians, Turks, Mughals and then the Europeans
have each added their influence
...threads
that have collectively enhanced the rich cultural fabric that is today's
India. A land where a 5,000 year-old- past
mingles with
a thoroughly modern present,some of man's greatest achievements can be
found amid some of nature's most magnificent wonders. India is a country
where hospitality is a way of life. A land where history lives on in music
and dance
and the diverse
cultural traditions. A vast country where ancient traditions,rituals and
cuisines still reflect the social,
religious and
geographical diversity born out of centuries of social upheaval.
FACINATING
NORTH WEST INDIA USD 1899 PER
PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS 20
Nights/21 Days MUMBAI
/ AURANGABAD / DELHI / VARANASI / KAJURAHO / AGRA / BHARATPUR
/DEEG / JAIPUR /JODHPUR / RANAKPUR / UDAIPUR / CHITTORGARH / MUMBAI / GOA
/ MUMBAI
DAY
01 ARRIVE MUMBAI
Arrive
Bombay. On arrival, meeting, assistance & Transfer to Hotel Parle International.
Afternoon city
sightseeing
tour. Drive past Flora fountain built in 1869, in honour of Bombay's governer
Sir Bently,
visit the St
Thomas Cathedral,Town Hall, Tower of Silence - Parsi funeral site and the
Prince of Wales
museum. Later
visit Hanging Gardens, Gateway of India and the Marine Drive. Overnight
in hotel
DAY
02 MUMBAI
Morning
after breakfast, transfer to jetty to take boat journey to visit the Elephanta
Caves. These cave temples
were built
by carving out soild rocks from mountain side, sometime between 450- 700
AD Here you see some
unparalled
examples of Brahmanical Sculptors. Return to hotel. Balance day at leisure.
Overnight in hotel
DAY
03 MUMBAI > AURANGABAD
Morning
transfer to airport to connect flight at 0710 hrs for Aurangabad. On arrival,
meeting, assistance & transfer
to Hotel. After
fresh & change proceed for a full day excursion to Ajanta
Caves. Return to hotel for overnight.
DAY
04 AURANGABAD > DELHI
Morning
after breakfast, proceed for half day tour of Ellora
Caves.
Afternoon transfer to the airport to connect
flight to Delhi
at 1730 hrs, capital city of India. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight
in hotel.
DAY
05 DELHI
Morning
after breakfast, proceed for half day guided tour of New Delhi. The buildings
designed by Edward Lutyens,
architect of
modern Delhi - are truly majestic. The Presidential Palace, Parliament
House and India Gate are all
reminiscent
of the British “Raj”. We drive through Delhi’s beautiful tree-lined avenues
and the Diplomatic Enclave
enroute to
the12th century, 234 foot high fluted minaret of Qutab Minar.
Afternoon visit Old Delhi. Explore the
magnificent
Red Fort, built at the zennith of the Mughal empire in India. The centuries-
old international market-
place that
sprawls at its feet is still one of Delhi’s most important commercial hubs:
Chandni Chowk, or
“Moonlight
Square”. Ride on cycle-rickshaws through the bustling silver market and
the wholesale spice
market. The
sounds, smells and colors of the bazaar, and the throngs of people
who animate it makes this
an unforgettable
spectacle.Visit Jumma Masjid, the largest mosque in Asia. On return visit
the cultural
center to witness the DANCES OF INDIA show in the evening. Return to hotel
for Overnight.
DAY
06 DELHI > VARANASI
Morning
after breakfast, transfer to domestic airport to connect flight to Varanasi
- Varanasi or Kasi as it
was called
in the 7th century BC means 'Divine Light', is the most sacred pilgrimage
centre for the Hindus.
It can aptly
be called the 'Light of India'. The city is dedicated to Shiva. On arrival,
transfer to your hotel,
Enroute visiting
Sarnath - where Bhuddhism first made its appearance nearly 2500 years ago
and where
Lord Buddha
gave his first sermon to his 5 disciples. Visit the Chowkhandi Stupa, the
46m high Dhamek stupa
& Dharmarajik
stupa built by Emperor Ashok around 258 BC. See the 20m high Ashok Pillar
which still exists today
before contunuing
onwards to your hotel for check in. Balance day free. Overnight at hotel
DAY
07 VARANASI > KAJURAHO
An early
morning transfer to the Ghats to take a boat ride presents an incredible
scene as the multitudes of
devotees come
to the river to pay homage to the Sun God. Pass the bathing ghats where
thousands of pilgrims
immerse themselves
in the holy water of the Ganges River, and the burning ghats where cremations
are
conducted.
Say Hello!! to Sunrise, before returning to hotel for breakfast. After
breakfast, proceed for half
day city tour
of this very ancient town, situated on the banks of river Ganges, in the
State of Uttar Pradesh.
Visit the Ramnagar
Fort, Benaras Hindu University campus & the temples of Bharat Mata,
Kashi Viswanath &
Durga Mata.
Walk around the narrow bylanes near the ghats, before returning to hotel.
Afternoon transfer
to domestic
airport to connect flight to Kajuraho. On arrival transfer to your hotel.
Balance day free. Overnight
DAY
08 KAJURAHO > AGRA
Morning
after breakfast proceed for sightseeing of the temples.The eastern temples
noted for their exquisitely
carved sculptures.
The shrines of buff colored sandstone stand on high terraces, and every
square inch of surface
is covered
with detailed sculptures depicting humans and divine celestials indulging
in literally every aspect of
every day life.
The western group of temples containing the largest and loveliest temples,
including Kandariya
Mahadev which
represents Chandela art at its best. Afternoon transfer to the airport
to connect flight
for Agra -
The City of Taj. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Evening visit the
Taj Mahal. The Building's
stupendous
scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering reflection
in the water
channel are
truly breathtaking. Return
to hotel for Overnight
DAY
09 AGRA
Morning
after breakfast, proceed by surface for the Mughal splendour of Fathepur
Sikri, once the capital and then
a ghost city
35 kms from Agra. Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone in honour of Saint
Salim Chisti, who foretold
the birth of
3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust stability combined with
originality. Each important
edifice here
represents a type by itself. Notable among them are the Diwan - e- Khas,
Punch Mahal, Tomb of
Salim Chisti,
and the Buland Darwaza. Afternoon a second visit to the incomparable Taj
- a monument of a
fine example
of fusion of many architectural styles and is one of the wonders of the
modern world. Built in
1652 AD by
Emperor Shah Jahan, It took 22 years and 20,000 skilled artisans to complete
this poem in
white marble.
Drive on to Agra Fort which lies across the river Jamuna. It was here that
Aurangzeb the
3rd son of
Shah Jahan kept his father under house arrest. Next visit Itmaudualla,
mosoleum built by
Queen Noor
Jahan in memory of her parents followed by a tour of Sikandra, tomb of
the Mughal
Emperor, Akbar
the Great before returning to your hotel for Overnight
DAY
10 AGRA > BHARATPUR
Morning
after breakfast, drive to Bharatpur, one of the finest bird sanctuaries
in the world, with over 300
species of
birds. Originally this freshwater swamp was developed by the Maharaja of
Bharatpur to cater to his
passion for
shooting. Both Kitchener and Curzon were at the first shoot in 1902. Since
1956 Bharatpur has been
established
as a sanctuary. Late afternoon bird watching. Overnight at the Bharatpur
Forest Lodge.
DAY
11 BHARATPUR > DEEG > BHARATPUR
Morning
after breakfast, take a cycle rickshaw ride to watch the birds in Keoladeo
Ghana Bird Sanctuary.You have
the option
of Bird watching by rickshaw, boat or on foot. After lunch excursion to
Deeg to see the elaborate water
palaces built
by Raja Surajmal Jat. Return to Bharatpur. Overnight in Forest Lodge
DAY
12 BHARATPUR > JAIPUR
Visit the
bird sanctuary at dawn. Return for breakfast and then drive to Jaipur popularly
known as the Pink City,
built in 1727
AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Designed in accordance with Shilp Shastra
- an ancient Hindu
treatise on
architecture - Jaipur follows a grid system. The old city is surrounded
by a massive wall pierced by
magnificent
doorways. On
arrival check into hotel. Afternoon proceed for tour of Jaipur city visiting
the City
Palace complex
which includes the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) built in 1709, the
Jantar Mantar observatory
which is still
equipped with ancient instruments including a very accurate 90 ft. sundial,
and the Maharaja
Sawai Man Singh
II Museum. Return to hotel. In the evening, we visit Chokhi Dhani where
an ethnic village
atmosphere
is recreated each evening with thousands of oil lamps, folk dancers, arobats,
snake charmers,
fortune tellers
and puppeteers. Enjoy the evening, before returning to your hotel for Overnight
DAY
13 JAIPUR > JODHPUR
Morning
after breakfast, proceed for full day excursion to see three of the most
immressive forts of Rajasthan.
Visit the impressive
Amber Fort the former capital of the Royal Family of Jaipur, taking an
elephant ride to
the top of
the fort. Next visit Jaigarh & Nahargarh Fort. Jaigarh built in 1726,
has the worlds largest cannon
on wheels,
while Nahargarh built in 1734 provides a Panoramic view of the Jaipur city.
Early evening transfer
to the airport
to connect flight for ancient and imposing fort city of Jodhpur. On arrival
transfer to your hotel.
Late evening
visit the magnificent Umaid Bhawan Palace for dinner. Return to hotel for
overnight.
DAY
14 JODHPUR
After breakfast,
proceed for city tour. Visit Jaswant Thada, the white marble ceotaph of
Maharana Jaswant Singh,
surrounded
by 4 other cenetops of later rulers. Next visit Mehrangarh Fort, built
atop a hill. See the wonderful
carvings &
delicate lattice works on the hard sandstone walls of the fort. On return
walk around this blue city
bazars &
see the ornate & ancient clock tower. Afternoon at leisure.
Evening proceed for a facinating Village
Safari. Visit
the Bhosnobi tribes. Dinner is included with the Safari. Return to hotel
for Overnight
DAY
15 JODHPUR > RANAKPUR > UDAIPUR
Morning
after breakfast, depart by surface for Udaipur, lake city of Rajasthan.
Enroute visiting the Ranakpur group
of Jain Temples.
See some of the finest stone carvings & scultptures of this 15th century
temple complex. Later
on arrival
in Udaipur, check into Hotel. Evening take a boat ride in Lake Pichola.
Visit Lake Palace hotel (option
to have dinner
at this beautiful property on own cost ) before
returning to hotel for overnight.
DAY
16 UDAIPUR > CHITTORGARH > UDAIPUR
Morning
after breakfast proceed for full day excursion Chittorgarh. Visit this
imposing fort, Queen Padmani's Palace,
the tower of
fame & the victory tower erected by one of the greatest rajputh warrior
kings, Maharana Rana Pratap
in the 16th
Century AD. Return to Udaipur. Balance time at leisure. Overnight in hotel
DAY
17 UDAIPUR
Morning
after breakfast, excursion to Nagda, Eklinji & Nathdwara temples -
22 kms built in 734 AD. This complex of
108 temples
enclosed by high walls is devoted to Eklingji - Deity of the Maharanas
of Mewar. Nagda was the first
capital city
of Maharana Bappa Rawal and has a magnificent torana exquisitely carved
with graceful Apsaras,
while the 10th
century templesphere are resplendent in their intricate carvings. Afternoon
proceed for city
sightseeing
tour, visiting the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Lok Kala Mandir (center
for culture & art), the
Fatehsagar
Lake, Sahelion - Ki- Bari, Pratap Samarak & Sajjan Niwas garden. Overnight
in hotel
DAY
18 UDAIPUR > MUMBAI > GOA
Morning
after breakfast, transfer to airport to connect flight at 0850 hrs for
Mumbai. On arrival at 1035 hrs,transfer
in transit
to connect onward flight at 1200 hrs for Goa, which boasts of some of the
finest beaches in the world.
later on arrival
at 1300 hrs, transfer to Beach Resort. Balance day at leisure. Overnight
in hotel.
DAY
19 AT GOA
Morning
after breakfast, proceeed for half day city tour of Old Goa.Visit Dona
Paula for a panaromic view of India's
largest natural
harbour. Next stop is Miramar, a long beautiful avenue along the Mandovi
river. proceed to Basilica
of Bom Jesus,
wherein enshrined in an oracle silver casket lies the body of St. Francis
Xavier, believed to be more
than 500 years
old. Also visit Sea Cathedral, the biggest of its kind in Asia and end
our tour with a visit to the
Oillar Monestary-
shrine of Fr Angelo De Souza, a saintly local priest. Afternoon free. Overnight
in hotel.
DAY
20 AT GOA
After breakfast,
day free for independent activities. Vehicle at disposal for full day.
Go shopping, suntan yourself
red, enjoy
water sports or just laze around by your resorts poolside. Overnight in
hotel
DAY
21 GOA > MUMBAI > DEPARTURE
Morning
after breakfast free time. Later transfer to airport to connect flight
at 1615 hrs for Mumbai.
On arrival
at 1720 hrs, transfer to a local restaurant for farewell dinner. After
dinner transfer directly
to international
airport to connect flight for onward destination
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October thru April USD 1899
PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS #
SINGLE
SUPPLEMENT
USD 599 #
Personal
Currency Assistant Include # Accommodation
in standard rooms on bed & breakfast on twin sharing basis at all places
except at Jodhpur & Mumbai where
Dinner is included
as specified ie. At Jodhpur - Day 13 & 14 & at Mumbai on Day 21
#
All
surface, including arrival/departure transfers, at all places mentioned
in itinerary using non aircon vehicle
#
Sightseeing & Excursions including Elephant ride in Jaipur, boat ride
in Varanasi and Udaipur & rickshaw ride in Delhi as per itinerary using
non aircon vehicle
#
Services
of local English speaking guide at all places of visiit #
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presently applicable Taxes
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EXTRA AIRFARE
per person: USD 1125 ** for
travel
MUMBAI - AURANGABAD -DELHI - VARANASI
- KAJURAHO - AGRA -USD 635 JAIPUR - JODHPUR
- USD 100 #
UDAIPUR - MUMBAI - GOA - MUMBAI USD
390 ** Please
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