Indian Colours
Day 1 Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport you will be met and will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight stay will be in Delhi.
Day 2 Delhi to Udaipur O/N train
After morning meal, visit the attractions of Old Delhi starting with the imperial Red Fort, a phenomenon in red sedimentary rock, Jama Masjid which is one of the gigantic mosque in Asia, both constructed by emperor Shah Jahan, Rajghat – in tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and optionally you can have a rickshaw ride in old streets of Chandni Chowk. Later continue your visit to New Delhi which has Presidents House - once the home of British delegates. Also drive past through India Gate, a memento raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, completed by the Birla Group of Industries, Humayun’s Tomb- world heritage site and lastly Qutub Minar, created by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. Later board your overnight train for Udaipur
Day 3 Udaipur
On arrival at Udaipur railway station you will be transferred to your hotel. Later visit City Palace which commands a view of Lake Pichola. The City Palace consists of Palace Museum, Durbar Hall, Crystal Gallery and Jagdish Temple. Continue your visitation to Saheli Ki Bari which was built for Royal Ladies of Udaipur. Evening is free to explore the by lanes of Udaipur or can see the folk dance show in Udaipur
Day 4 Udaipur to Ranakpur to Udaipur to Jaipur
Today after breakfast have an excursion tour to Ranakpur . Ranakpur, which is famous for Jain temples, built in 12 century. This temple is built of marbles 108 impressed marble pillars, each different from others performing a marvelous architecture of Jainism. If you want a lunch then you can opt at Maharani Baugh Palace. Return to Udaipur to board the overnight train for Jaipur.
Day 5 Jaipur
Morning at Jaipur railway station you will be met and will be transferred to your hotel. After refreshment we will take you to visit Amber fort where you will experience the Elephant ride to visit Amber Palace. Later visitation continues to Observatory ( Jantar Mantar) which is one of the biggest observatory constructed by Sawai Jai Singh. Also visit City Palace which is famous for Rajasthani style and architecture, and have photo shoot stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Evening is free to visit the famed markets of Jaipur which are well known for handicrafts, jewellery etc. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 6 Jaipur to Ranthambhore (distance 170 km 3 hrs drive)
Morning after breakfast drive to Ranthambhore. On arrival, check in at your hotel. Later explore Ranthambhore Fort which overlooks Ranthambhore national park. In the fort visit famous Ganesha Temple. Overnight in Ranthambhore
Day 7: Ranthambhore
Today morning get Jungle ride by open jeep/ canter with a specialist naturalist to explore The Ranthambhore Sanctuary, one of the most excellent territory in India to see a tiger in its normal surroundings. In the dried up season tigers can be seen in close proximity to the watering holes and are evidently noticeable in the dry jungle. Come back to the hotel/ resort for the meal. In the late hours of daylight again have a jungle ride to discover natural world of Ranthambore National Park. (Full Board)
Day 8 Ranthambhore to Bharatpur (By train) Agra
Morning check out from your hotel and drive to Sawai Madhopur Railway station to board the train for Bharatpur. On arrival at Bharatpur you will be driven away to Agra. Overnight in Agra
Day 9 Agra
View the beautiful Taj Mahal at the time of sunrise. You will see Taj Mahal changing its pulsating colours at crack of the dawn. Taj Mahal – a part of seven wonders of the world which was constructed by 22,000 men and women and giving them livelihood for more then 17 years for creating mausoleum of Shah Jahan's beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Later visit the Agra Fort which was built by Akbar. This fort is built along the river Yamuna with several buildings inside. Till today part of the fort is still used by Indian Army which is not open for public. Though in the fort there are many places where you can get an insight of Mughals livelihood.Continue your sightseeing by visiting famous Tomb of Itamad-ud-Daula created by Noorjehan in remembrance of her father.
Day 10 Agra to Jhansi to (By train) Khajuraho
Morning board your train for Jhansi. On arrival at Jhansi railway station you will be met and will be transferred to Khajuraho. Visit the famous Khajuraho Temples. These temples are divided in two parts known as Eastern and Western Group of Temples. Eastern group of Khajuraho Temples shows the art and architecture of Jain Temples where as the most significant and enthralling are western group of temples of Khajuraho. These temples are famous for their complicated sculptures and erotic that are one of the stupendous achievements of Indian art. Optionally one can enjoy light and sound show in one of the temples of Khajuraho.
Day 11 Khajuraho to Varanasi (By air travel)
Morning board the flight for Varanasi. On arrival, you will be transfer to your hotel. Evening is free for relaxation or can explore the by lanes of Varanasi or can watch the evening Aarti Celebration of the holy river Ganges
Day 12 Varanasi
At the crack of the dawn have boat ride in the holy river Ganges, full of pilgrims who are continuing to do there hundred years old traditions. While on boat you may see the cremation commemoration of dead bodies as per Hindu solemnity. Later there will be Sarnath excursion tour where Lord Buddha gave her first sermon speech to the world. On reaching Sarnath visit Dhamekh Stupa, Archeological Museum and Ashoka Pillar which was constructed in 3rd century Before Christ (B.C) erected with 4 lions on it. This 4 lion is now the insignia of Government of India. Return back for Varanasi city tour to visit temple of Durga Temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga, This temple is also known as Monkey temple as you can see high density of monkeys in the temple grounds.
Day 13 Varanasi to Mumbai (By air)
Day at leisure. Later board your flight for Mumbai. Evening is free to explore Mumbai on your own.
Day 14 Mumbai to Elephanta Island
After breakfast visit Elephanta caves the World heritage site – Elephanta Caves
These caves characterize elegantly engraved rock temples dates back to 6th century A.D which are devoted to Lord Shiva. The ramparts of these caves illustrate images of Lord Shiva in many patterns such as - creator, protector and destroyer. While returning to Mumbai visit Prince of Wales Museum, Gateway of India - a place in the past from where the people from the west came to India. Later return back to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 15 Mumbai to Chennai (By air) Mahabalipuram
Check out from your hotel and drive to Mumbai to Chennai flight. On arrival at Chennai airport you will be immediately transferred from Chennai- Mahabalipuram, another World Heritage Site of India. Mahabalipuram temple was constructed in seventh century, was earlier known as Pallava Port, is now the place of several historic sculptural wonders. In this prehistoric seashore city, shrine and gigantic sculptures are out shaped of rocks which are old about 1200 years back in the duration of the reign of Pallava Kings in the region can be seen. The rock carvings portray legendary incidents- of evil spirit, Gods and animals in combat and others - are truly verse in rocks. The lone shore temple which relics the impressive two - spire shrine, exclusive because it is dwelling together Lord Shiva and the Lord Vishnu in its sanctum-sanctorum overningh in Mahabalipuram hotels.
Day 16 Mahabalipuram to Trichy (By train)
Morning proceed for Chennai railway station to board the train for Trichy. On arrival at Trichy station you will be transferred to Trichy hotels and Overnight stay in Trichy.
Day 17 Trichy to Tanjore to Trichy
In the morning go for sight seeing of Sriranganathaswami temple” - The biggest temple compound in all India which is surrounded by seven concentric walls in which the outmost wall having a breadth of 3 KM and 21 towers called “Gopurams”. Srirangam shrine is having a statue of Vishnu resting on a grand serpent. Later drove off to Tanjore. Tanjore on one occasion was the capital of Chola Kings, has the Brihadeshwara temple. This temple soars to an elevation of 15mts from a square foundation of 29 mts and then comes to a point off, making a sum of 66mts. Return back to Trichy after full day sightseeing.
Day 18 Trichy to Madurai
Drive to Madurai after breakfast. On arrival your Madurai tour starts with the Madurai which is one of the oldest town of Tamil Nadu state. Madurai sightseeing places is of Meenakshi Temple, Tirumalai Nayak & Gandhi Museum. Afterwards come back to hotel and after dinner visit Meenakshi temple where the god Shiva is escorted to the bedroom of his wife, Meenakshi. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 19 Madurai to Thekkaddy
After breakfast continue to Thekkaddy (Periyar), and transfer to the hotel. After some relaxation visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary -a Tiger preserve. Explore the park animals like elephant, gaur, wild bears and birds like grey heron. Later get a spice farm visit to see harvest of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee & tea estates etc. On your way to the hotel, you may perhaps stop at the market and choose up various scented spices. Overnight at Periyar.
Day 20 Periyar to Kumarakom
Morning after breakfasts proceed to board your floating villa. Back water journey is throughout the paddy fields, narrow canals and coir villages. Overnight stay at House Boat.
Day 21 Kumarakom to Cochin
In the morning drive to Cochin Later have sightseeing of Matancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue and Chinese fishing nets. In the late evening hours board your flight for onwards journey.
What you see:
¤ Delhi - Red Fort, Jama Masjid.
¤ New Delhi - India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar.
¤ Udaipur – City Palace, Crystal Gallery, Durbar Hall & Saheliyon Ki Bari.
¤ Ranakpur – Jain Temples.
¤ Jaipur - Amber Fort, City Palace, City Museum.
¤ Ranthambhore- Ranthambhore Fort & Ranthambhore National Park.
¤ Agra- Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj.
¤ .Khajuraho- Sightseeing of Khajuraho Temples.
¤ Varanasi- Sarnath Excursion Tour, Durga Temple, Aarti at river Ganges.
¤ Mumbai- Elephanta Caves, Prince of Wales Museum & Gateway of India.
¤ Mahabalipuram- Rock Temples of Mahabalipuram.
¤ Trichy- Sriranganathaswami temple.
¤ Tanjore- Brihadeshwara temple.
¤ Madurai- Meenakshi Temple, Tirumalai Nayak & Gandhi Museum.
¤ Periyar – Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
¤ Cochin- Matancherry Palace, Jewish Syangogue & Chinese Fishing Nets.
What you get:
¤ Daily Breakfast..
¤ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Ranthambhore & Houseboat in Kerala.
¤ 19 Nights hotel accommodation.
¤ Nights on board train journey in 1st Class AC Compartment for Delhi- Udaipur - Jaipur.
¤ Air conditioned Chair Class train ticket for Chennai- Trichy.
¤ Folk Dance show in Udaipur.
¤ Boat ride in Lake Pichola, Udaipur.
¤ Elephant ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur.
¤ 2 Jeep/ Canter Safari’s in Ranthambhore.
¤ Electric cart ride in Agra while going to Taj Mahal.
¤ Special Light & Sound show in Khajuraho.
¤ Boat ride in river Ganges in Varanasi.
¤ Classical Music with dance show in Varanasi.
¤ 01 night in house boat in Kerala.
¤ Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 21.
¤ English speaking Specialist guides at all local sights.
¤ All relevant transfers and transportation in air-conditioned vehicles.
¤ Camera fees at all the monuments.
¤ Tipping to the bell boys, porters etc.
¤ Laundry, drinks & items of personal use.
¤ Entrances fees of all the monuments.
Not included
Goa Extension Tour:
Day 13: Delhi - Goa (By air travel)
Morning after breakfasts board your flight for Goa from Delhi Airport. On arrival at Goa airport you will be transferred to your hotel. Later relax in the sandy beaches of Goa.
Day 14-18 Goa:
Days at leisure or optional excursion tours.
Day 19: Goa / Mumbai / Delhi / UK/ Europe
Morning after breakfast checks out from your hotel and drive to Goa airport for your flight for onwards journey.
Shimla Extension Tour:
Day 13: Delhi Shimla (By train)
Morning board your train for Shimla with Toy train ride from Kalka. On arrival at Shimla check in at your resort
Day 14- 15 Shimla:
Days at leisure
Day 16: Shimla Chandigarh (100 km 3.5 hrs drive) Delhi (By air travel)
After breakfast check out from your hotel and drive to Chandigarh. On arrival at Chandigarh board your flight for Delhi with the flight from Delhi to onwards journey.
Ananda in the Himalayas Extension Tour:
Day 13: Delhi Rishikesh (By Shatabdi train)
Early morning check out from your hotel to board your train for Haridwar ( Rishikesh). On arrival at Haridwar you will be transferred to Ananda in the Himalayas. Afternoon will be at Ananda Spa for recreation. Overnight stay will be at Ananda.
DAY 14-16: ANANDA
From day 12 till day 14 Breakfast at Ananda. Full day will be at Ananda spa for relaxation. Overnight stay at Ananda.
Day 17: Rishikesh Delhi
Early morning check out from your hotel and drive to Haridwar to board your train for Delhi. On arrival at Delhi you will be transferred to Delhi airport for your flight for onwards journey.
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