Daywise Itinerary:
Day 01: Mumbai
As your flights land on the Mumbai airport, you will receive a warm traditional welcome. Our company representative will transfer you to the luxury hotel The Oberoi, where your bookings will already be confirmed. At the hotel, you will be given a royal treatment and a welcome drink. After you check in at the hotel for overnight stay, the representative will go through all the tour details once again and note down your preferred choices during the tour.
You can spend rest of the day at leisure and explore Mumbai, the City of Dreams, according to your free will.
Day 02: Mumbai
A royal breakfast at The Oberoi in Mumbai, will be followed by the half-day excursion to Elephanta Caves that are exquisite examples of Indian rock-cut architecture. You will return to Mumbai by afternoon. After lunch, you will embark on a quick sightseeing tour of Mumbai, the face of Bollywood or Indian Cinema. The highlights covered in the tour are the Gateway Of India, Hanging Gardens, the Prince of Wales Museum, and the Flora Fountain. Victoria Terminus railway station is an example of architecture splendour too.
In the evening, you can see the colourful and famous Chowpatti Beach with its carnival-like atmosphere. You will spend the night at The Oberoi in Mumbai.
Day 03: Mumbai - Aurangabad (By Air, Usual Time Taken: 45 minutes)
A royal breakfast at the luxury hotel in Mumbai will be followed by checking out of the hotel, after which you will be dropped at the domestic airport, in time for your flight to Aurangabad. As soon as you arrive at Aurangabad, you will embark upon a sightseeing tour to Daulatabad Fort, and unprecedented specimens of hand-made Indian rock architecture at Ajanta & Ellora Caves.
In the evening, you will check in at The Taj Residency in Aurangabad for overnight stay.
Day 04: Aurangabad - Mumbai - Jaipur (By Air, Usual Time Taken: 2 hrs)
You will be treated with grand breakfast fare at the luxury
hotel in Aurangabad, after which you will fly to Jaipur via
inter-transit flight at Mumbai.
Jaipur
is the capital of Rajasthan, the Land of Kings. You will check
in at the Oberoi Raj Villas for overnight stay, where you
will be treated like a royal guest.
Day 05: Jaipur
You will have an early breakfast at your hotel and then proceed
to
Amber
Fort, repository of Rajputana magnificence and opulence.
Situated just outside Jaipur, an elephant or jeep ride up
the ascent of the fort is extremely popular among foreign
tourists.
You will then continue the luxury tour to watch the architectural
splendour of the region such as the intricate ornate designs
of the City Palace, the ingenious blend of art and science
at
Hawa
Mahal or the Palace of Winds that can keep you cool all
the year round, and the masonry instruments of the Royal Observatory
-
Jantar
Mantar.
In the evening, you will see the artisans who bring the royal
luxury to life with their craft at work. You can see ladies
weaving intricate designs at the rug factory and elaborate
and precise process of cutting and polishing a gem at the
gem factory. You will spend the night at
Jaipur.
Day 06: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (Distance by Road: 235 km, Usual Time Taken: 5 hrs + 2 hours for touring Fatehpur Sikri)
A parting breakfast at Jaipur's luxury hotel will be followed by journey to Agra, the city of Taj. En-route, you will visit Fatehpur Sikri, the model town developed by Emperor Akbar that had to be abandoned later. The magnificence at display here is mesmerizing.
At Agra, you will check in at the Oberoi Amar Vilas for overnight stay.
Day 07: Agra
You will be served a royal breakfast early in the morning, which will be followed by a sightseeing tour of the city of Agra that was once the capital of Mughal Empire. Highlights of the tour are Itmad-ud-Daullah's tomb that is often referred to as Baby Taj or Jewel Box because of its intricate inlaid stone work, Agra fort that is much older than the Red Fort of Delhi, and Taj Mahal that bears testimony of royal love of Emperor Shah Jahan and his queen Mumtaz Mahal to this day.
In the evening, you can shop around for souvenirs and marble trinkets at the local markets of Agra. You will spend the nights at Oberoi Amar Vilas in Agra.
Day 08: Agra - Jhansi (By Train, Usual Time Taken: 4 hrs)
Jhansi - Orchha - Khajuraho
(Distance by Road: 170 km, Usual Time Taken: 4 hrs)
An early breakfast will be followed by checking out of the hotel and then being transferred to the railway station to catch train for Jhansi. You will go to Khajuraho, the hottest tourist destination of India after Taj Mahal, visiting Orchha en-route. Orchha Fort complex was once the stronghold of Bundela Rajputs. You will enjoy the lunch at the famous Orchha Palace.
You will check in at Hotel Chandela in Khajuraho for overnight stay.
Day 09: Khajuraho
You will be served a regal breakfast at the hotel and then you will proceed to the tour of Western & Eastern temples of Khajuraho, famous for their erotic sculptures and ancient temples constructed between 950 to 1150 A.D.
In the evening, you will visit the well-renowned Light and Sound show and will stay at Hotel Chandela for the night.
Day 10: Khajuraho - Varanasi (By Air, Usual Time Taken: 40 minutes)
You will be served with a royal breakfast and then you will fly to Varanasi, one of the oldest and most prominent Hindu pilgrimage cities. Immediately after your arrival, you will proceed for a day excursion to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.
In the evening, you will drive back to Varanasi and check in at The Gateway Hotel - Ganges for overnight stay.
Day 11: Varanasi
You will rise very early this morning to watch the sun rise as you embark on a boat ride at Daswamedh Ghat. This early morning ride will let you see some of the most unique traditions of the city. You will be taken back to your hotel for breakfast and then you will embark on a full-day sightseeing tour that covers the highlights of the city such the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Gyanvapi Mosque complex, the extensive premises of Benaras Hindu University and other significant monuments.
In the evening, you can explore the banks of Varanasi. You will spend the night at Varanasi.
In the morning, after breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Udaipur -one of the most beautiful city of Rajasthan, stopping first at the City Palace - which has several carved balconies, arches and decorated pillars, Zenana Mahal, Fateh Prakash, Durbar Hall and Shambhu Niwas. Also visit Jagdish temple, Sahelion-ki-Bari (queen's resort for the friends). Stay Overnight at Udaipur .
Day 12: Varanasi - Delhi (By Air, Usual Time Taken: 1 hour 20 minutes)
A royal breakfast will be served before you check out of the hotel and take a flight to Delhi, the capital of India. At Delhi, you will check in at one of the luxury hotels such as The Imperial or The Oberoi, where you will spend the night.
The rest of the day is free and you can be at leisure.
Day 13: Delhi
On this day, you will be served a royal breakfast at the hotel and then the company guide will meet you in the lobby at the appointed time. You will then be taken on a whirlwind ride of Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi is known for being a home to The Red Fort and Asia's largest market Chandni Chowk, where you can enjoy a ride in a rickshaw, savour distinctive delicacies, and shop all you can in specialized narrow lanes on almost everything you can think of. You will also visit Rajghat, Jama Masjid and Birla Temple.
After lunch, you can see New Delhi, the legacy of the British Raj with important landmarks of India such as the Qutub Minar, the India Gate, the Rashtrapati Bhawan, and the Lotus Temple.
In the evening, you can see classical and folk dances of India at Dances Of India Show, which starts at 18:45 hrs. The company representative from TNS will treat you to a lavish dinner before you retire for the night.
Day 14: Delhi
You will be transferred to the International Airport of Delhi late at night or early in the morning, in time for your flight to onward destination.
The Tour Includes:
» Accommodation at mentioned hotels on twin sharing basis.
» Sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
» All transfers from stations and airports.
» English speaking guide for all mentioned tours.
» Assistance at the airports on arrival / departure.
» Assistance at stations on departure and arrival.
» Daily breakfasts at hotels.
» All applicable taxes and service charges.
» All road taxes, government taxes and driver allowances.
» Elephant ride at amer fort - jaipur.
» Air-conditioned first class train travel where applicable.
» All domestic air travel within India where applicable.
» Rikshaw ride at Chandnichowk in Delhi.
