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Rajasthan And Goa & Goa Tour


Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Places to visit: Delhi -   Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Ranthambore – Bundi – Udaipur – Mumbai – Goa - Mumbai

Day 01:  Arrive Delhi
On your arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.

Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend.  It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone.  From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again.


Day 02:  In Delhi
Full day proceed for city sightseeing of Delhi

 

Morning visit Qutub Minar, one of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb - a red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple, Also drive past Parliament House and Presidency House.


Afternoon visit Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid, one of the largest and best-known mosques, and drive past Red Fort.

 

Later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Old Delhi. Evening enjoy the Sound and light show in Red fort.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Delhi - Agra (205 Kms/4 & ½Hrs)
Morning drive to Agra, visit Sikandra en-route.

 

Akbar's tomb at Sikandra has a large arched entrance and green lawns, the entrance is decorated with marble inlay work around the arch, and the inner surface of the dome of the tomb is decorated with images of flowers, geometric designs and Islamic calligraphy.

 

Later continue drive to Agra and on arrival check in into hotel.

 

Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries. A pleasant town with comparatively slow pace, the city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes. Agra was once the capital of the Mughal Empire.

 

Afternoon take Half day tour of Agra.


Visiting Taj Mahal, the monument of love built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in sweet memory of his wife, after she died in 1631. Later visit the Agra Fort; this was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565. And Itimid-ud-Daulah Tomb, which is also known as Mini Taj because of its resemblance; however it was built before the Taj Mahal. 

 

Stay overnight at hotel.

 

Day 04: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (240 Kms)
Morning proceed for Jaipur by surface, en-route visit Fatehpur-Sikri.


Fatehpur Sikri is 40 Kms from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces.

 

After visit Fatehpur-Sikri continue drive to Jaipur and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.


Jaipur has been like that since 1727 when Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II had it built. And In 1876 A.D. Jaipur dressed itself in pink to welcome Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria and earned the epitaph ‘PINK CITY', it is also a home of excellent handicrafts especially known for the exquisite gold jewellery enameled or inlaid with precious stones, blue pottery, carving on wood, stone & ivory, block print, tie & dye textiles, hand made paper, miniature painting etc.


Day 05: In Jaipur
Morning we take an excursion to the Amber Fort and afternoon visit the city.

 

Visiting impressive Amber Fort situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families. A royal elephant ride to ascend the fort (depending upon the availability else by jeep). Also visit Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors.

 

Next visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory, & Ram Niwas Gardens. Later stop at Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) for photography. Hawa Mahal was built in 1799, its original intention was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen.

Day 06: Jaipur - Ranthambhore
 Morning you will drive to Ranthambore and on arrival check in into wildlife resort.

Ranthambore Fort is a formidable fort and has been a focal point of historical developments of Rajasthan. It is surrounded the famous Ranthambore National Park which was formerly the hunting grounds for the Maharajahs of Jaipur.

Afternoon proceed for 01st Jeep safari to Ranthambhore National Park to view the wild life & bird species.

Return to at the wildlife resort for overnight stay.

 

Day 07: In Ranthambore
After tea / coffee, early morning proceed for 02nd jeep safari to the park with packed breakfast, later visit The Ganesh Temple and The Ranthambore Fort is an impressive historic monument spreads over an area of 7 Km and offers spectacular views of the National Park Ranthambore.

 

Afternoon you will be free to take rest at hotel.

 

Evening proceed for 03rd Jeep safari to Ranthambhore National Park to view the wild life & bird species.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Ranthambore - Bundi
After tea / coffee, early morning proceed for 04th jeep safari to the park with packed breakfast.

Later return to hotel of freshing –up. Afternoon proceed to Bundi, and on arrival check-in into the hotel.

Bundi rises from a narrow gorge in rows of terraced gardens & arched Rajput houses like a two dimensional miniature painting imposed on the landscape. Visit the palace with its intricate spy-holes, secret trap doors and under ground passages. Also see the spectacularly ingenious water supply system.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Bundi – Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur visit Chittorgarh en-route.


Chittorgarh 113 Kms from Udaipur, the Fort of Chittor was originally built by mighty Bhim, one of the Pandava heroes of Mahabharata. Also visit the Vijay Sta mbh with nine storeys and 37 Mts high built by Maharana Kumbha to commemorate his victory over the Muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat in 1440. Kirti Stambh, the Tower of fame 22 meters high is covered with figures from Jain Pantheon.


Afternoon continue drive to Udaipur and on arrival check-in into hotel for overnight stay.

Udaipur is also known as Venice of the East. The main City is situated around Lakes. Lake Pichola at Udaipur is one of the biggest human made lakes in the world. Udaipur is also described as the “City of Sunrise”. 


Day 10: In Udaipur
Morning proceed for city tour of Udaipur. 


Visiting the City Palace, an imposing edifice of granite and marble Also visit  Museum, Sahelion Ki Bari, a Garden design in the early 18th century purely as a pleasure garden design and Jagdish Temple, Built by Maharana  Jagat Singh I in 1651 the temple enshrineses a black stone image of Lard Vishnu. There is a Brass image of Garuda the Lord Bird carrier.

 

Enjoy a two-hour boat-ride on Lake Pichola, which is surrounded by hills on three sides.  From little islands in the Lake rise at the water’s edge palaces of pure white marble.
Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 11: Udaipur - Mumbai   
In time transfer to Udaipur airport to board flight for Mumbai. On your arrival at Mumbai airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.


Mumbai is an industrial metropolis as well as the textile and film capital of the country. It was once a cluster of 7 islands. Bombay was ceded to the Portugese by the local ruler in the 16th Century.  Later, it was acquired by the English when it was given as a dowry to King Charles II when he married a Portuguese princess.  Today cosmopolitan Bombay is a commercial nerve centre apart from being one of India’s busiest ports.


Day 12: In Mumbai
Morning we take a half-day excursion to the Elephanta Caves.


Elephanta is a 3 kms long elongated island, consisting of two hills separated by a valley.  See Shiva in his three-headed aspect: as Creator (facing right), Protector (the crowned face at the center), and Destroyer (facing left, with serpents for hair). Also visit to Shiva bringing the Ganges River down to Earth.

 

Afternoon take the Half day tour Mumbai.


Visit the Juhu Beach, Gateway of India, Victoria Terminus, Prince of Wales Museum, Drive past the “Towers of Silence”, Kamla Nehru Park and Hanging Gardens situated on the slope of Malabar Hill offering a panoramic view of Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach. Drive through local animated Crawford market.
Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 13: Mumbai - Goa

In time transfer to airport to board flight for Goa and on your arrival  transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.

 

The azure seas of the Goa yield a variety of the fresh, tasty seafood and fish. the cultural and historical heritage of Goa, demonstrates a symbiotic relationship between East and the West. The churches, temples and mosques in Goa set an example of religious harmony and secularism before other states in India. Goa remained under Portuguese command for about 450 years. In 1961, Goa became a union territory along with Daman and Diu in India. In 1987, Goa became the 25th state of India. And now it is immensely popular tourist destination.

Rest of the day you will be free for independent activities.

 

Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 14: In Goa
Morning depart for the full day city tour of Goa

 

Visiting Se Cathedral, St. Catherine's Church and Church of St. Francis Xavier In the former lies the uncorrupted body of St. Francis Xavier in a silver casket and the latter houses 14 magnificent altars and five bells of which one is the famous golden Bell, and famous Basilica of Bom Jesus and The tour continues with a drive to Dona Paula beach, later drive past Miramar Beach. 

 

Later pick up and Return to your hotel.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

 

Day 15: In Goa
Full day you are free for independent activities. Laze on the beach, go for a swim, explore the shops for cashew nuts, buy holiday wear or take an optional tour visiting "Goa of the past" mockup village which portrays Goa what it was 100 years ago.

Stay overnight at the beach resort.

 

Day 16: Goa – Mumbai – Onward Journey  
In time ddeparture transfer to the airport for flight to Mumbai. After reaching the airport of Mumbai take the connecting flight to your onward destination.

 
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