Fascinating Tours

Duration:15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations Covered:Delhi - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Udaipur - Goa - Mumbai

Day 01: Arrival Delhi
The company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the night. Transfer and check-in to your hotel.

Delhi, the erstwhile capital of 8 empires and now the capital of India with all the evidences of its glorious past intact along with the present. It is the kaleidoscope of the ancient, medieval and modern culture of India.

Overnight at Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for a full day tour of Old and New Delhi.

Old Delhi - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Mughal Empire.

Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandini Chowk.

New Delhi - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.

Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Delhi.

Day 03: Delhi - Agra

By Road: 201 Kms/4 hr

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and proceed for Agra.

Agra: Akbar built the Agra Fort in 1565 AD, there establishing it as his capital. Akbar and Shah Jahan changed the entire village of Agra and transformed it into a wonderful city with some of the grand edifices. Today, Agra is famous all over the world for the Taj Mahal. The modern city of Agra remains in background amidst the crowd of the marvelous Mughal heritage.

Reach Agra in the afternoon. Check in at hotel and relax for the day.

Take a walk in the evening to the other side of the River Yamuna for a view of the Taj Mahal.

Overnight will be at Agra.

Day 04: Agra
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra.

Visit Taj Mahal, a "symbol of eternal love", Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulla's Tomb, popularly known as the Baby Taj.

Overnight will be at Agra.

Day 05: Agra - Ranthambore
By Road: 240 Kms/6 hr

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and start early for Ranthambore. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri - Emperor Akbar built it as his capital city in the late 16th century. Built of red sandstone, the fort looks like poetry on stone. But it was abandoned after the completion of the city due to scarcity of water.

Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.

Continue for Ranthambore. Reach Ranthambore and check in at the lodge.

Ranthambore National Park: It is barely 14 kilometers from Sawai Madhopur. The park boasts of the maximum number of tiger sightings in the world. The rivers Chambal in the south and Banas in the north drain the National Park.

Overnight will be at Ranthambore.

Day 06: Ranthambore
Proceed for your jungle safari at 0600 hr in the morning. Packed refreshments and water will be available in the safari.

Return to the resort to have breakfast. Proceed to visit the temple and the fort inside the National Park.

Again return to the resort to have lunch. Proceed for afternoon safari and track the tigers.

Overnight will be at Ranthambore.

Day 07: Ranthambore - Jaipur
By Road: 170 Kms/3 hr

Proceed for the morning safari into the National Park. Return to hotel by 10-11 AM and have breakfast.

Check out and proceed for Jaipur.

Jaipur - Sawai Jai Singh II ascended the Amber throne in 1699 AD and initiated the work of constructing the city in 1727 AD, which was completed in 1731 AD. Jaipur has managed to preserve the character and history of the old city. Popularly known as the Pink City, painted in honor of the visit of the Prince of Wales. Jaipur is abundant with fascinating forts, pleasing palaces, terrific temples and luxurious gardens.

On arrival at Jaipur, check in at hotel.

Relax for some time and visit the Birla Mandir in the evening.

Overnight will be at Jaipur.

Day 08: Jaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Jaipur.

First take an excursion to Amber Fort lying in the outskirts of Jaipur. Go up to the fort riding on the Elephant back. Man Singh I initiated the construction of the Amber Fort in 1592 AD and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I.

Proceed for sightseeing of the city of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace and Museum, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal. Also visit the Rug Factory and see the ladies at the intricate work or a Gem Factory and see the gem cutting and polishing process.

Overnight will be at Jaipur.

Day 09: Jaipur - Udaipur
By Flight
Flight Number: 9W 709
Airline: Jet Airways
Departure: 0715 hr
Arrival: 0810 hr

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and proceed to the airport for flight to Udaipur.

Udaipur: the City of Dawn or City of Lakes is the jewel of Mewar. It is ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 years.

On arrival at Udaipur, transfer and check in at hotel. Relax in the afternoon at the beautiful hotel.

In the evening, go for motor launch cruise on the Lake Pichola. Visit the Jag Mandir Palace, the island palace in the middle of the lake.

Overnight will be at Udaipur.

Day 10: Udaipur
Have a late breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur.

Visit the City Palace and the Peacock Courtyard, Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the Local Folk Museum.

Enjoy a lavish dinner at Devigarh Palace Hotel. Overnight will be at Udaipur.

Day 11: Udaipur - Mumbai
By Flight
Flight Number: 9W 709
Airline: Jet Airways
Departure: 0815 hr
Arrival: 0930 hr

Mumbai - Goa: By Flight
Flight Number: 9W 458
Airline: Jet Airways
Departure: 1200 hr
Arrival: 1300 hr

Breakfast will be at hotel. Check out and proceed to the airport for flight to Goa via Mumbai.

Goa: It is called the Goa Dorado, which means 'Golden Goa'. Goa is known as the 'Pearl of the East' for its bewitching beaches, colonial churches, tremendous temples and colorful culture. Have fun at the golden beaches of Goa with water sports and beach activities.

On arrival, transfer and check in to the hotel. Relax at the beach.

Overnight will be at Goa.

Day 12 - 14: Goa
Breakfasts will be at hotel. Relax at the beaches of Goa. You may visit Agonda Beach, Aguada Beach, Anjuna Beach, Calangute Beach, Colva Beach and Dona Paula Beach.

Overnight will be at Goa.

Day 15: Goa - Mumbai
By Flight
Flight Number: 9W 474
Airline: Jet Airways
Departure: 1615 hr
Arrival: 1715 hr

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and proceed to the airport for flight to Mumbai in the evening.

Mumbai: Also called as the Manchester of India, is the commercial capital of India. Before 1996, Mumbai was known as Bombay, derived from 'Bom Bahai', which means 'Good Bay' in Portuguese.

On arrival at Mumbai, transfer and check in to the hotel.

Overnight will be in Mumbai.

Day 16: Departure Mumbai
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for an excursion to the Elephanta Caves.

Return to the mainland in the afternoon. Spend you time in shopping around or relaxing at hotel.

Check out and proceed to the airport for flight home or next destination. (You can even depart from Delhi if your flight schedule is such)