Destination: Delhi -Agra-Jaipur-Fatehpur-Jodhpur-Udaipur-Ranakpur-Aurangabad-Mumbai
Duration :15 nights / 16days
Delhi
Delhi (population 12 million) is many cities in one – a strategic rulership
site for ancient East Indian empires, local Jat communities, Afghans, Turks,
Mongols, the British, and finally the seat of power for Independent India,
the city is a melting pot of cultures and living conditions. Medieval Old
Delhi, built for 20,000 people and now housing about 2 million, continues
to thrive alongside the wide shaded streets and white-washed bungalow suburbs
of Delhi’s political elite, meanwhile sprawling middle-class and migrant worker
suburbs ring the exclusive centre. Since so many dynasties built capitals
here on the banks of the Yamuna, the city is rich in architectural history.
Agra
Agra is famous as the home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the
Taj Mahal. The architectural splendor of the mausoleum, the fort and the palaces
in Agra are vivid reminders of the opulence of the legendary Mughal Empire.
Agra was their capital for nearly a hundred years from 1564. A pleasant town,
with a comparatively easy pace, Agra is known for its superb inlay work on
marble and soapstone by artisans who are hereditary craft persons. The city
is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes.
Jaipur
Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan is colour washed pink - the colour associated
with hospitality in Rajput culture. This Pink City of fairy tale palaces,
rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues, is picturesque.
The first planned city of its time, Jaipur is encircled by a formidable wall.
Aurangabad
Aurangabad is the gateway to Ellora and Ajanta two of the most interesting
historical sites in India. These 2000 year-old manmade caves were literally
scooped out of solid rock by Buddhist monks who chose these sites for their
seclusion. When the echo of the chisel faded, so did the world’s memory of
the caves. Till the beginning of the 19th century, when a British hunting
party discovered Ajanta, and the glory of the caves went on show for the world
to see. These caves contain not only remarkable sculptures but also very well
preserved wall paintings, many still glowing with their original colours.
They are truly legends in stone and tributes to man’s devotion and triumph
over nature.
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Day 02: Full day tour of
Old & New Delhi.
Day 03: Drive to Agra.
Afternoon visit Agra Fort & Taj Mahal.
Day 04: Morning drive to
Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Evening at leisure.
Day 05: Morning excursion
to Amer Fort followed by city tour.
Day 06: Morning drive to
Jodhpur. Evening to relax at the hotel.
Day 07: Morning visit Mehrangarh
Fort. Afternoon visit Jaswant Thada , Clock Tower and Umaid Bhawan Palace.
Day 08: Morning drive to
Udaipur enroute visiting famous Ranakpur Jain temples.
Day 09: Morning half day
city tour. Evening sunset boat cruise at Lake Pichola.
Day 10: Morning flight
to Aurangabad via Mumbai.
Day 11: Excursion to Ajanta
to see the excavation dating back to 2nd century B.C.
Day 12: Morning excursion
to Ellora caves. Afternoon city tour.
Day 13: Morning flight
to Goa via Mumbai.
Day 14: Day to relax by
the beach
Day 15: Day at leisure
Day 16: Morning free. Late
afternoon flight to Mumbai to connect onward flight back home
