DAY 01:
Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi upon arrival, we shall meet & greet assisted
with you at the airport by our executive and transferred to
hotel. DAY 02: Delhi
After breakfast, full day city tour of Old & New Delhi.
Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India - Built by
Shah Jahan built in 1656; witness the Red Fort; Visit Humayun's
Tomb: built in mid 16th century this is an early example of
Mughal architecture; Visit Qutab Minar, witness the India
Gate, President House. The city tour ends with a visit to
Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir) O/N at Hotel.
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Day 03: Agra
(203 km 4 hrs. drive)
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which
was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made
up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains
the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other
beautiful structures; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was constructed
by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to
the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore
in Pakistan; the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, which
was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz
Mahal. Construction of the Taj began in 1631 and was completed
until 1653. Overnight at Hotel
Day 04: Jaipur
- Via FATEHPUR SIKRI (232 km 4-5 hrs drive)
After breakfast, leave for Jaipur Enroute visit the abandoned
Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri: built by Emperor Akbar in 1569,
was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after
15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings
including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal
& other Palaces which are still preserved in its original
glory. Overnight
Day 05: Jaipur
– Pushkar – via AJMER (150 km 3 hrs drive)
After breakfast, visit Ajmer - an oasis wrapped in the green
hills. The city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the
7th Century A.D. and continued to be a major center of the
Chauhan power till 1193 A.D. When Prithviraj Chauhan lost
it to Mohammed Ghauri. Since then, Ajmer became home to many
dynasties. Today, Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage center for
the Hindus as well as Muslims. Especially famous is the Dargah
Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which
is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims.
After breakfast; visit Pushkar - the abode of Lord Brahma,
lying to its west with a temple and a picturesque lake. The
Pushkar Lake is a sacred spot for Hindus. During the month
of Kartik (Oct./Nov.), devotes throng in large numbers here
to take a dip in the sacred lake.
Day 06: Pushkar
– Udaipur (274 km 5-6 hrs drive)
Udaipur - The city of Lakes, Udaipur is a lovely blend of
water, lush green hills that set fire and passion in poet.
Its palaces are straight out of a fairy-tale book, lakes,
forts, palaces, temples, gardens, mountains and narrow lanes
lines withdrawn with stalls, relives the reminisces of a heroic
past, valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters
of the Lake Pichola is excitement that defines imagination.
Udaipur is one of the most romantic cities of world, also
know as the Venice of East. O/N at Hotel.
Day 07: Udaipur
After breakfast, visit the romantic city of Udaipur. Visit
the City Palace which is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan;
Jadish temple, a fine Indo Aryan temple built in 1651; Sahelion
ki Bari or Garden of the Maids of Honour, which is a small
garden with its fountains, kiosks, marble elephants &
lotus pool.
Afternoon, free. In the evening, boat ride on Lake Pichola.
O/N at Hotel.
Day 08: Udaipur
- Ahmedabad(252 km 4-5Hrs drive)
Dep. for Ahmhembad full day sight-seen of Ahmedabad. O/N at
Hotel.
Day 09: Ahmedabad
– Daman (67 km 1-2 Hrs drive)
Morning leave by road for Daman. Arrive and Check- in at Hotel.
Pack lunch explore Devka Beach and Jampore Beach. O/N at Hotel.
Day 10: Daman
Day at leisure to explore the magnificent ancient churches
of this quaint town. The Bom Jesus Church is a beautiful church
built in the 16th century. Onto Rosario Chapel with wooden
panels depicting the life of Jesus. O/N at Hotel.
Day 11: Daman
Morning visit the intriguing Dominican Monastery, as well
as the imposing Daman Fort at Nani Daman. The monastery was
once a great seminary and had attracted novitiates and scholars
from across the world. Its decline and downfall is, however,
shrouded in mystery - no one seems to know why it lost its
hallowed status and fell into such disrepair. O/N at Hotel.
Day 12: Daman
Day relax on the beach. O/N at Hotel.
Day 13: Daman
Day relax on the beach or hire a bicycle from Nani Daman bazaar
to explore its total 280 sq km of area. Overnight at Hotel
Day 14: Daman
- Ahmedabad
Return to Ahmedabad by road and Delhi by air.
Day 15: Delhi
Transfer to the IGI airport to board your flight back home
/ Onward destination.
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