Itinerary :
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Welcome and garlanding on arrival and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel
Day 02: Delhi
Morning proceed for tour to Old Delhi. Visiting, Red Fort - The old walled city from Mughal India, the chief attraction is the huge fort that contains within it palaces and impressive public buildings. Chandni Chowk - The main street of Old Delhi is the colourful shopping bazaar known as Chandni Chowk. Jama Masjid - The great mosque of Old Delhi is both the largest in India and the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan. Raj Ghat - On the banks of the Yamuna river, a simple square platform of black marble marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his assassination in 1948.
Afternoon : Continue to visit New Delhi, Rajpath - The Kingsway is another focus of New Delhi. It is immensely broad and is flanked on either side by Ornamental ponds. India Gate - This 42 mtr high stone arch of triumph stands at the eastern end of the Rajpath. It bears the names of 85,000 Indian Army soldiers who died in the campaigns of WWI and Afghan fiasco in 1919 Rashtrapati Bhawan - The official residence of the President of India stands at the opposite end of the Rajpath from India Gate. Humayun's Tomb - Built in the mid - 16 th century by Haji Begum, senior wife of Humayun, the second Mughal emperor, this is an early example of Mughal architecture. Qutab Munar - This is a soaring tower of victory which was started in 1193, immediately after the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi. It is nearly 73 mtr high and tapers from a 15 mtr diameter base to just 2.5 mtr at the top.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Udaipur
Morning take flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of UDAIPUR City :- Visit the CRYSTAL GALLERY - housed in the upper floor at Fatehprakash Palace, a unique collection of crystal ornaments from four poster beds to chairs, fountains, vases, crockery and furniture, CITY PALACE Museum - grandeur and intricacy stroked all over in granite, Marble and mosiac displayed in the sparkling which filigree balconies and windows, JAGDISH TEMPLE - built in 1651 AD. Also visit SAHELION KI BARI - the spectacular Garden displaying the unique life style of the Royal ladies who once lived in the Palaces. Evening : Enjoy BOAT RIDE [ 45 minutes to 1 hour ] on LAKE PICHOLA. [ the best time before sun sent say around 17.00 hrs ] :- The lake, which derives its name from the Village Pichali, is surrounded by hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats and embankments. Situated are tow island palaces - Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir. Overnight stay.
Day 04: Udaipur - Chittorgarh
Morning drive to Chittorgarh and on arrival, check in at Hotel. Afternoon visit to the famous Chittorgarh Fort - According to legend, Bhim, one of the Pandava heroes of the Mahabharata, is credited with the fort's original construction. All of Chittor's attractions are within the fort. A zigzag ascent of over one km leads through seven gateways to the main gate on the western side, the Rampol. While climbing, you pass two chhatris, memorials marking spots where Jaimal and Kalla, heroes of the 1568 siege, fell during the struggle against Akbar. Today, the fort of Chittor is a virtually deserted ruin, but impressive reminders of its grandeur still stand. Overnight stay.
Day 05: Chittorgarh - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur enroute visiting Ranakpur Temples. Upon arrival, check in at Hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 06: Jodhpur - Jaipur
Morning city tour visiting MEHRANGARH FORT, which was founded by RAO JODHA in 1459. There are palaces, housed within this daunting structure, among them are Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. UMAID BHAWAN PALACE, also known as Chittar Palace because of the particular type of sandstone used to build it - which does not decay in the rains. Portions of the palace have been converted into a hotel and a museum. 9 km away is MANDORE, was once the capital of ancient Marwar. Afternoon drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in at Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 07: Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort - 11 Kms from Jaipur a marvelous example of the Rajput architecture with its terraces and ramparts reflected in the maota lake below. Enjoy Elephant ride while climbing up to the Amber fort. Afternoon proceed for city tour of Jaipur City. A Visit to City Palace Museum an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthan and Mughal art. The Museum is resplended with its collection of robes of Royal Princes, an accurate observatory built in 1726 AD, Hawa Mahal (PALACE OF WIND) a five storeyed wonder with a spectacular pyramid façade and overhanging windows with latticed screen, domes and spires. Overnight stay.
Day 08: Jaipur - Agra
Morning drive to Agra enroute visiting FATEHPUR SIKRI. Upon arrival at Agra, check-in at Hotel. Afternoon : Sightseeing tour of Agra, visiting TAJ MAHAL [ built by Shah Jehan for his queen Mumtaj Mahal ], perhaps the most perfect architectural monument in the World & the construction of Taj Mahal believed to have taken 22 Years to complete with over 20,000 craftsmen working round the clock. AGRA FORT, where you can ramble around the somewhat unkempt high walls and wide moat, up and down staircases and through the palace rooms. From the fine Musamman Burj (octagonal Tower) there is a wonderful view of the Taj Mahal. Overnight stay.
Day 09: Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho
Morning take train to Jhansi. Upon arrival, drive to Khajuraho enroute visiting Orchha temples. Upon arrival at Khajuraho, check-in at Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 10: Khajuraho
Full day visit to the Khajuraho Temples - These temples were built during the Chandela period, a dynasty which survived for five centuries before falling to the Mughal onslaught. Khajuraho's temples almost all date from one century-long burst of creative genius from 950 to 1050 AD. Almost as intriguing as the sheer beauty and size of the temples is the question of why and how they were built here. Because there is no great population center here and during the hot season Khajuraho is very hot, dry, dusty and uncomfortable. Overnight stay.
Day 11: Khajuraho - Jhansi - Aurangabad
Morning free at leisure. Afternoon drive to Jhansi and take overnight train to Aurangabad. Overnight on board.
Day 12: Arrival Bhusaval - Aurangabad
Arrival Bhusaval in the morning and drive to Aurangabad enroute visiting Ellora Caves. Upon arrival, check in at Hotel. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight stay.
DAY 13: Aurangabad - Mumbai
Morning excursion to AJANTA CAVES - The Buddhist caves of Ajanta - 166 km north-east of Aurangabad, date from around 200 BC to 650 AD. As Ellora developed and Buddhism gradually declined, the Ajanta Caves were abandoned and gradually forgotten. But in 1819 a British hunting party stumbled upon them, and their remote beauty was soon unveiled. Their isolation contributed to the fine state of preservation in which some of their remarkable paintings remain to this day. Ajanta is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Evening take overnight train to Mumbai. Overnight on board.
Day 14: MUMBAI
Arrival Mumbai early morning and check in at Hotel. Morning visit to ELEPHANTA ISLAND - The rock-cut temples on Elephanta Island are Mumbai's major attraction. They are thought to have been created between 450 and 750, when the island was known as Gharapuri, the Fortress City. The Portuguese renamed it Elephanta because of a large stone elephant near the shore. Afternoon : City tour to Mumbai - Mumbai is an island connected by bridges to the mainland. The southernmost peninsula is known as Colaba and this is where most travelers gravitate since it has a city's best known landmark, THE GATEWAY OF INDIA. Further west is Marine Drive, which sweeps around Back Bay, connecting the high-rise modern business center of Nariman Point with Chowpatty Beach.
Evening transfer to International Airport to connect flight for onward destination.
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