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DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival meet and assist at the airport and
transfer to prebooked hotel. Overnight at the
hotel.
DAY 02 : DELHI - JAIPUR
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After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi.
Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India.
Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started
in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; Red
Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan. This
massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni
Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma
Gandhi.
sightseeing of the old and modern capital of
India. Afternoon, leave for Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur
and check in at prebooked hotel.
DAY 03 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant
ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to the
fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11
kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of
Jaipur state. Construction of the fort began in
1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of
Akbar's army and is a superb example of Rajput
architecture.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City
Palace which has museum having an extensive
collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and
weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatoyr built my
Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa
Mahal.
DAY 04 : JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA
After breakfast, leave for Agra. Enroute visit the
abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by
Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the
Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to
scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings
including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti,
Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still
preserved in its original glory. Continue drive to
Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and checkin at
prebooked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 05 : AGRA
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red
fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565,
and additions were made up until the time of his
grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of
public and private audiences amongst many other
beautiful structues; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was
contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and
is very similar to the tomb she constructed for
her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan;
the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, which
was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his
wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in
1631 and was not completed until 1653. Afternoon,
free for individual activities.
DAY 06 : AGRA - DELHI
After breakfast, leave for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and
checkin at prebooked hotel. Afternoon, city tour
of New Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb : built in mid
16th century this is an early example of Mughal
architecture; Qutab Minar, drive past India Gate,
President House, Connaught Place. The city tour
ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla
Mandir).
DAY 07 : DELHI - G0A
After breakfast transfer to the airport to board
flight for Goa. On arrival in Goa meet and assist
at the airport and transfer to prebooked hotel.
Rest of the day free for individual activities.
Goa, a tiny emerald land on the west coast of
India, the 25th State in the Union of States of
India, was liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961.
It was part of Union territory of Goa, Daman & Diu
till 30 May 1987 when it was carved out to form a
separate State.
DAY 08 : G0A
Variously known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a
"Tourist Paradise", the state of Goa is located on
the western coast of India in the coastal belt
known as Konkan. Panaji (Panjim) is the state
capital located on the banks of the Mandovi river
and Vasco, Margao, Mapusa and Ponda are the other
major towns. Goa is serviced by an
international/national airport located at Dabolim
near Vasco. An intra-state and inter-state bus
network also plays an important role in getting
locals and visitors alike in and around Goa Full
day city tour of North & South Goa.
DAY 09 : G0A
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The magnificent scenic beauty and the
architectural splendours of its temples, churches
and old houses have made Goa a firm favourite with
travellers around the world. Goan cuisine is a
blend of different influences the Goans had to
endure during the centuries. The staple food in
Goa is fish and rice, both among the Hindus and
the Catholics. Unlike the Christian food the Hindu
Goan food is not strongly influenced by the
Portuguese cuisine. Day free to relax on the
beach.
DAY 10 : GOA - MUMBAI - DELHI
Transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi
or Mumbai. On arrival in Delhi / Mumbai transfer
to prebooked hotel.
DAY 11 : DEPART MUMBAI - DELHI
Transfer to international airport to board flight
back home or onward destination.
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