Fascinating Tours

Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered:Mumbai / Aurangabad / Udaipur / Jodhpur / Jaipur / Delhi / Agra / Orchha / Khajuraho / Varanasi / Delhi

Day 01: Arrival Mumbai
Arrive at Mumbai airport in the evening. Transfer to hotel. Check in and relax.

Mumbai - The capital city of Maharashtra, formerly known as Bombay lies in the southwestern part of India and occupies a peninsular site originally composed of seven islets lying off the Konkan Coast of western India.

Overnight will be at Mumbai.

Day 02: Mumbai
Breakfast will be at hotel. Relax in the morning.
Start Mumbai City Tour in the afternoon. Visit the Gateway Of India, Mumbai Fort, Marine Drive, Chowpatty Beach, Flora Fountain, Mumbai High Court, Clock Tower, Hanging Gardens.


Relax at the hotel in the evening or proceed for shopping. Overnight will be in Mumbai.


Day 03: Mumbai - Aurangabad
By Air
Flight: 9W 3103 (Jet Airways)
Aircraft: ATR Jet
Departure: 0715 Hr
Arrival: 0815 Hr
Breakfast will be at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Aurangabad.
Reach and check in at hotel.


Aurangabad - The city of Aurangabad was founded in 1610 AD, on the site of the village Khirki by Malik Ambar, the Prime Minister of Murtaza Nizam Shah II. When Fateh Khan, Malik Ambar's son turned successor in 1626 AD, he gave the city the name 'Fatehpur'. Later in 1653 AD, when Prince Aurangzeb became Viceroy of the Deccan, he made the city his capital and called it Aurangabad.


During the day, visit the Ellora Caves, Aurangabad Caves and Daulatabad Fort.
Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Aurangabad.


Day 04: Aurangabad
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for full day sightseeing with excursion to Ajanta Caves.
Overnight will be at Aurangabad.


Day 05: Aurangabad - Mumbai
Flight: 9W 3104 (Jet Airways)
Aircraft: ATR Jet
Departure: 0845 hr
Arrival: 0945 hr
Mumbai - Udaipur
By Air

Flight: 9W 3405 (Jet Airways)
Aircraft: ATR Jet
Departure: 1710 Hr
Arrival: 1855 Hr
Breakfast will be at hotel. Transfer to airport in time for flight to Mumbai.


Reach and proceed to visit the Elephanta Caves.
Return to city and transfer to airport for flight to Udaipur.


Udaipur: The City of Dawn, as is popularly called is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravallis. Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar - a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.


Reach Udaipur and check into hotel. Overnight will be at Udaipur.


Day 06: Udaipur

Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, which includes the City Palace, Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, Jagdish Temple and Local Folk Museum. In the afternoon, enjoy a motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace.


Overnight will be at hotel.

















Day 07: Udaipur - Jodhpur
By Road: 260 km in 6 Hr
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur.


En-route, visit the Ranakpur Temples, dating back to the 15th century AD. 200 pillars, none of which are alike, support its 29 halls. The Temple abounds with intricate friezes and sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures.


Lunch will be at a mid-way restaurant.
Reach Jodhpur.


Jodhpur: Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 m above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall, 10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.


Relax in the hotel and visit the Museum of Umaid Bhawan Palace.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.


Day 08: Jodhpur - Jaipur
By Road: 290 km in 6 Hr
Start for Jaipur after breakfast.
Lunch could be in Kishangarh Phool Mahal Palace. Visit the Kishangarh Fort.
Reach and check in at hotel.
Jaipur - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699 AD. It is popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria.


Spend the evening shopping at leisure in the city.
Dinner will be at hotel. Spend night at Jaipur.


Day 09: Jaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for morning excursion to Amber Fort with the Elephant ride to ascent the fort.
Also visit the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal.
Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Jaipur.


Day 10: Jaipur - Delhi
By Road: 260 km in 6 Hr
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed to Delhi.
Delhi, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
In the evening enjoy Dances Of India Show. Overnight will be at Delhi.


Day 11: Delhi
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Proceed for a day tour of Delhi.
Old Delhi - Visit the Raj Ghat, Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk.
New Delhi - Visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, Rajpath, India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and Diplomatic Enclave.
Spend evening walking in the Connaught Place or relax at hotel.
Retire early. Overnight will be in Delhi.


Day 12: Delhi - Agra
By Train Train No.: 2002
Name: Shatabdi Express
Departure: 0600 Hr
Arrival: 0800 Hr
Proceed for station after breakfast.
Reach Agra and transfer to hotel.
Agra - Badal Singh established the city of Taj in 1475 AD. Agra finds mention in the Mahabharat as Agraban. Sikandar Lodi made Agra his capital but Babur defeated the Lodis to capture not only Agra but also laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire. In the mid 16th century and earlier 17th century AD, Agra witnessed a frenzied building activity and it was during this time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built.
Proceed for sightseeing. Enjoy battery van ride to the Taj.
Visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Baby Taj. Also visit the Fatehpur Sikri and the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Relax in the evening and dinner at hotel. Overnight will be at Agra.


Day 13: Agra - Jhansi
By Train: Train No.: 2002
Name: Shatabdi Express
Departure: 0810 Hr
Arrival: 1040 Hr
Jhansi - Khajuraho: By Road: 175 km in 4 Hr
Proceed to station after early breakfast for train to Jhansi.
Reach Jhansi and transfer to Orchha, 12 km away.
Orchha - A medieval city founded by Bundela rulers with palaces and temples of the 16th and 17th century - which have remarkably withstood the onslaught of time. The city is picturesquely flanked by the river Betwa.


Proceed for sightseeing of Orchha sites within the Fort Complex. Enjoy your lunch at Orchha.
Continue drive to Khajuraho.
Khajuraho - Situated in the northernmost part of Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is famous for its enchanting temples and its legendary Khajuraho dance festival. The name Khajuraho is derived from the Khajur tree (the date palm tree), which is grown abundantly in the region.


Reach Khajuraho. Transferred to hotel and relax.
Watch the Sound and Light Show at Western Set Of Temples in the evening.
Overnight will be at Khajuraho.


Day 14: Khajuraho - Varanasi
By Air
Flight: 9W 334 (Jet Airways)
Aircraft: Boeing 737
Departure: 1335 Hr
Arrival: 1415 Hr

Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for a guided tour of the exotic temples of Khajuraho.
Transfer in time to airport for flight to Varanasi. (Early lunch at hotel)
Varanasi - It is the World's most ancient living city. The religious capital of Hinduism, Varanasi is the carpet-manufacturing place of India. It was previously known as Kashi - the city that illuminates. The present name is derived from the fact that the city is at the confluence of the rivers Varuna and Asi.


Proceed for sightseeing of Sarnath. Visit the ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist Monastery and the Museum.
Return back to Varanasi and check in to the hotel.
Spend the evening shopping in the lanes of Varanasi. Overnight will be at Varanasi.


Day 15: Varanasi - Delhi
By Air
Flight: 9W 334 (Jet Airways)
Aircraft: Boeing 737
Departure: 1440 Hr
Arrival: 1600 Hr
Delhi - Next Destination:
In the morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. Board a boat with your guide and proceed to the middle of the river, where at sunrise the sight unfolds before you. Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple while returning to the hotel.


Return for breakfast to the hotel.
Proceed for half day-guided tour of Varanasi including the, Gyanvapi Mosque, Banaras Hindu University and other important monuments or can proceed for last minute shopping.
Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Reach Delhi and will be received at international airport. Transfer to hotel for "Wash and Change".
Proceed for Farewell Dinner with Compass and then onto the airport for international flight with sweet memories of India.