Day 01 : Mumbai
Welcome at airport. Meet and assist. Then transfer to the hotel for
overnight stay.
Day 02 : Mumbai
After breakfast, morning cruise across the harbour (9 kms) to see Elephanta
Caves noted for its huge rock cuts. Afternoon tour of Mumbai city. Main
attractions are Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens situated on the slopes of
Malabar Hill offering a panoramic view of Marine drive, Chowpatty Beach,
Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India & drive through the Crawford
Market, Marine Drive & Flora Fountain. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 03 : Mumbai - Aurangabad
Transfer to airport and leave by morning flight to Aurangabad. Aurangabad
is a historical city located in the west central part of Maharashtra state,
on the banks of Kham River. Arrival at Auragabad and transfer to hotel.
Later excursion to Ajanta Cave, which dates back to the 2nd century BC. The
caves numbering 30 are adorned with Buddhist sculpture and fresco paintings
in epic form the religious and secular life through eight centuries.
Overnight stay at hotel. (Ajanta Caves are remain closed on Mondays)
Day 04 : Aurangabad
After breakfast, visit Ellora Caves (Ellora Caves remain closed on
Tuesdays) and then city tour of Aurangabad, by visiting Aurangabad Caves,
Daulatabad Fort and Bibi - Ka - Maqbara. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05 : Aurangabad - Udaipur
After breakfast, transfer to airport and leave by flight to Udaipur. The
City of Dawn in Rajasthan, Udaipur set on the edge of three lakes, is a
brilliant kaleidoscope of narrow lanes flanked by bright stalls, gardens,
lakes, palaces and temples. Arrival at Udaipur and transfer to hotel. Later
excursion to Eklangi and Nagda. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Udaipur
After breakfast, city tour visiting City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive
around Fateh Sagar Lake, Sahelion ki bari (Queen's resort for her friends)
and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum). Afternoon city tour of
Udaipur. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Udaipur - Jodhpur
Morning transfer to airport and leave by flight to Jaipur. One of the most
favored tourism destinations in India, Jaipur with its palaces and forts
beckons travelers from far and away for vacations. Arrival at Jodhpur and
transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Jodhpur
Breakfast at hotel. Morning tour of Jodhpur, including the imposing
Meherangarh fort with its palaces and outstanding museum. Also visit
Mahamandir Temple, Clock Tower, Jaswant Thanda and Mandore Garden. Afternoon
is free to explore Jodhpur further or relax at the hotel. Overnight stay at
the hotel.
Day 09 : Jodhpur - Jaipur
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board the flight for Jaipur.
Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Later visit City Palace and Museum.
Nearby is the ornate Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) which is five stories high
and is decorated with delicate screens carved from stone. Also visit Jantar
Mantar. Observatory, which is still equipped with immense, brick and mortar
instrument. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 10 : Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur
After breakfast, drive to Sawai Madhopur, 180 kms and 04 hrs drive.
Afternoon visit Ranthombore Wildlife Sanctuary. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Sawai Madhopur - Agra
Morning visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Later drive to Agra, 54 kms and 01
hrs drive. Enroute visit to Fatehpur Sikri - an imperial city built by the
Mughal Emperor Akbar on the outskirts of Agra. Upon arrival transfer to the
hotel for overnight stay.
Day 12 : Agra
After breakfast, proceed for sight seeing of Agra, which includes, Taj
Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world. Also visit Agra Fort,
Itmad-ud-daula. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13 : Agra - Khajuraho
Transfer to railway station to board the train for
Jhansi. Upon arrival, drive to Khajuraho. Enroute visit to Orchcha Temples.
Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 14 : Khajuraho
After breakfast, tour of Khajuraho to see the world famous temples of love.
Visit the Erotic Temples of Khajuraho. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 15 : Khajuraho - Delhi
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi. Upon
arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 16 : Delhi
After breakfast, enjoy the sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting Rajghat
(Gandhi Memorial), Jamma Masjid (Mosque) & enjoy a Rickshaw ride through
the narrow lanes and drive past Red Fort. Sightseeing tour of New Delhi
visitng Qutab Minar (Tower of Victory), Humayun's Tomb, India Gate & the
Government buildings. Evening enjoy a fabulous sound & light show at Red
Fort. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 : Delhi - Kolkata
Morning free for leisure activities or you may explore the local market on
your own. Later transfer to airport and leave by flight for Kolkata. Upon
arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 18 : Kolkata
After breakfast, visit to famous Victoria Memorial, Birla Planetarium,
Central Museum. Evening roam around the local markets of Esplanade.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 19 : Kolkata - Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Chennai
Morning transfer to airport for flight to Chennai. Upon arrival transfer to
the hotel. Later excursion to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram (58
kms), one of the seven secred cities of India. Visit three of the best
temples - Kailasanatha & Ekambareshwara, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and
Vaikuntaperumal dedicated to lord Vishnu. Kanchipuramis also renowned for
its silk. Continue on to the ancient Pallavan port of Mamallapuram. Later
visit the seventh century rock hewn monuments. The shore temple. Overnight
in Chennai.
Day 20 : Chennai
After breakfast, city tour of Chennai, includes Victoria Art Gallery,
Bronze Gallery and Madras Museum. Continue your drive though Egmore to
George Town stopping at Fort St. George, housing the State Parliament.
Located within the ramparts of the fort is St. Mary's Church, the oldest
Anglican church in Asia, consecrated in 1680 AD. The fort museum features
relics of the raj. Drive along Marina Beach, visiting San Thome Cathedral.
Your final stop is colour Kapaleeswarar Temple, devoted to Lord Shiva.
Overnight in Chennai.
Day 21 : Chennai - Bangalore
Morning transfer to airport and leave by flight to Bangalore, the garden
city in the state of Karnataka. Upon arrival and transfer to hotel. Later
visit Bangalore's botanical gardens before touring the ancient Bull Temple
and Tipu Sultan's Palace. Overnight at hotel
Day 22 : Bangalore - Hassan
Drive to Chikmagular (139 kms / 4 hrs) and transfer to Hotel. In the
afternoon we visit the temples at Halebid, one of the greatest examples of
Hindu architecture in India, whose walls are covered with detailed friezes
of the life and times of the Hoysala rulers. Our tour continues in Belur
with the victory temple, Cheenakesvara, crowded with exquisitely filigreed
pillars. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 23 : Hassan - Mysore
Drive to Srirangapatnam and visit the opulent Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan,
occupied briefly by the future Duke of Wellington in 1799. Continue to the
chairing city of Mysore ( 125 Kms/ 3 Hrs.). Upon arrival transfer to the
hotel for overnight stay.
Day 24 : Mysore
Full day city tour visiting Maharaja's Palace (One of the biggest in the
country) Chamarejendra Art Gallery, Nandi (Bull Vehicle of Shiva), Huge
figure of Demon Mahishasura, Govt. Silk Factory, Govt. Sandelwood Oil
factory etc. Evening visit Brindavan Gardens. Overnight at hotel.
Day 25 : Mysore - Bangalore - Mumbai
Morning at leisure. Afternoon, drive to Bangalore, 140 kms and 03 hrs
drive. Upon arrival, transfer to the airport to board the flight for Mumbai.
Arrival at Mumbai and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 26 : Mumbai
Early morning transfer to airport and leave for onward destination.
