Itinerary
Duration: 19 Nights / 20 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Goa - Delhi
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive by International flight, after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in.
Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern. Its strategic location was the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. Later in first half of 20th century much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who laid out a grandiose central administrative area as a testament to British rule in India. The division in walled city & New Delhi also marks the division in life styles. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi – Full day Sightseeing
After breakfast in the hotel explore the capital city of India.
Visit India Gate (war memorial), President’s House, Parliament House and Secretariat building. Also visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana -cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru respectively, Jama Masjid and drive past Red fort and Qutab Minar. Overnight stay at the hotel.
(Red Fort is closed every Monday)
Day 03: Delhi – Agra (210Kms, 4 Hrs drive)
After early breakfast at the hotel, you will be heading to your next destination – Agra – which has one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Post freshen up, you will be taken to soak in the world of exquisiteness of Taj Mahal. It was built by Shah Jahan in 1653 AD in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. Also, visit Agra Fort. Overnight stay at the hotel.
(Taj Mahal is closed every Friday)
Day 04: Agra /Jaipur (245Kms, 4,5 Hrs drive)
After breakfast at hotel drive to Jaipur. On your way you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Fatehpur Sikri. This deserted red sandstone city was built by Mughal emperor Akbar as his capital in the late 16th century. Major attractions of this region are Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Diwan-i-Aam and Panch Mahal among others. Arrival in Jaipur in afternoon and check into hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05: In Jaipur
After breakfast at the hotel we will take you for excursion of majestic Amber Fort. You can see ‘Palace of Winds’, also called Hawa Mahal, en route. It is an elaborate facade behind which the royal ladies of the court used to watch the daily activities on the street below.
Visit City Palace in afternoon. It is a popular landmark spread over a large area as it occupies one seventh of the city. Head towards adjacent building – Jantar Mantar or astronomical observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur. It has been listed as the UNESCO’S World Heritage Sites. Grab the opportunity to shop in local markets where you can buy souvenirs, traditional Rajasthani attires, colourful handicrafts and craft items of this region. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06: Jaipur – Mandawa (160Kms, 4Hrs drive)
After breakfast at hotel drive to Mandawa which is a part of Shekhawati region. Mandawa is known for its forts and havelis. Check into hotel. After freshen up visit Mandawa Fort and Havelis. This town has been regarded as ‘open art gallery’ of Rajasthan since Shekhawati region as well as Mandawa is dotted with fascinating mansions (havelis) with lavishly painted walls. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07: Mandawa / Bikaner (180Kms, 4Hrs drive)
After breakfast at hotel drive to Bikaner. On arrival reach the designated hotel. After freshen up explore the city and visit Junagarh Fort, Camel Breeding farm, Karni Mata Temple and other significant temples. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08: Bikaner / Jaisalmer (330Kms, 5.5Hrs drive)
Drive to Jaisalmer after breakfast. Arrival in Bikaner in afternoon and check into designated hotel. Relax and spend time in leisure activities rest of the day. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 09: Jaisalmer / Sam Sand Dunes Excursion
After Breakfast at the hotel and explore the city which stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone crowned by fort which houses the palace and several ornate Jain temples. Visit the Jaisalmer Fort – built in 1156 by the Bhati Rajput ruler Jaisal, Jaisalmer Fort is situated on Trikuta Hill and had been the scene of many battles followed by visit of Patwon-ki-Haveli -built by Guman Chand Patwa, a wealthy merchant hailed from powerful Oswal Jain community. This ornate five-storey complex took fifty years to complete. This is the largest, the most magnificent and the most elaborate of Jaisalmer haveli and Jain temples. An excursion to Sam Sand Dunes in afternoon.
Enjoy the Camel ride in sand dunes. Later drive back to Jaisalmer. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Jaisalmer / Jodhpur (290Kms, 5Hrs drive)
Breakfast at hotel and drive down to Jodhpur. Arrival and check-in to hotel. After freshen up spend second half of the day visiting Mehrangarh Fort –dazzling in beauty and grandeur. It is one of the largest forts in India. It has innumerable palaces interspersed with sprawling courtyards, are intricately carved Jaswanthada – the 19th century royal cenotaph, a creation in white marble called Clock tower – the timely treasure of Jodhpur. Spend evening in leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11: Jodhpur – Udaipur (250Kms, 5Hrs drive)
After breakfast at hotel drive down to Udaipur. Visit Ranakpur Jain Temples en route. Arrival and check in to hotel in afternoon. After freshen up spend rest of the day in leisure activities. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 12: Udaipur
Post breakfast at hotel start the city tour with Saheliyon Ki Bari – the garden for the queen’s maids of honour. Also, visit Jagdish temple – dedicated to Lord Vishnu and approachable by a broad flight of steps. The shrine is a rectangular platform builton the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture. Pay visit to City Palace – located beside Lake Pichola and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum) followed by common boat ride in lake Pichola. Rest of the day spend in leisure activities.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13: Udaipur – Goa (By Flight)
Reach airport in transport arranged beforehand to board the flight for Goa.
Arrive at Goa Airport, after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in.
Goa is considered to be no less than Paradise. Where else will you find the perfect blend of exotic beaches, lip smacking cuisine, easy going people, rocking parties and ancient religious places! Goa is synonymous with vacations and holidays. This is the only state that guarantees to relax and rejuvenate. Goa is a paradise for water sports lovers. The long coastal area offers wonderful opportunities to indulge in all sorts of water-sport activities.
The goa coast has always appealed beach lovers and sports lovers to try on some new watery excitement; we will take a ride of Para-Sailing and Go-kart at the Beaches.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 14: Goa
Enjoy Goa Beaches: The ideal combination of sun, sand, sea and surf is enough to send a person packing his bags and go on a short holiday. It becomes even better when that holiday is in one of the popular Goa beaches. Goa has a long coastline that makes it the ideal state to have beaches. The beaches of Goa are the perfect destination for a relaxing vacation and holiday in India.
we will go for Day Sightseeing of North Goa including visit to Fort Aguada. It was built by the Portuguese government in 1612 in order to protect Old Goa from enemy attacks. A spring within the fort supplied water to all the ships that called there. The other places covered include Saligao Church, Bodgeshwar Temple, Mapusa City (famous for its weekly Friday bazaar), Vagator Beach and Anjuna Beach. The trip rounds off with a visit to the Calangute Beach, Known as the queen of Goa's beaches.
Day 15: Goa (Half Day Sightseeing)
After Breakfast you will You will be engulfed by the scenic beauty as the jeep wends its way across the hills and dales surrounded by rich Flora, Fauna and Ave fauna en route to the Dudhsagar waterfalls. When back you have time for leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 16: Goa (No Transport Service)
Breakfast at the hotel and spend day time in leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 17: Goa (No Transport Service)
Breakfast at the hotel and spend day time in leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 18: Goa (No Transport Service)
Breakfast at the hotel and spend day time in leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 19: Goa (No Transport Service) / Delhi (by Flight)
Breakfast at the hotel and spend day time in leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 20: Delhi – International Airport departure
We enjoy our lavish buffet breakfast at the restaurant of our hotel.
After Breakfast, Check-out from the Hotel and departure to the Airport to Board the Flight to go back Home.
Our tour concludes: We thank you for your patronage & look forward to serve you again in near future.