Day 01 : Arrive
Mumbai
Arrival Mumbai on arrival met at the airport and
trasfer to the hotel O/n stay at Hotel.
Day 02 : Bombay-Rajkot-Gondal
Morning, one hour boat ride across Mumbai Harbor
brings you to the lush green Elephanta
Island.Visit carved cave temples which are
dedicated to the Hindu Sun God - Shiva.In the
afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai.Visit the
Prince of Wales Museum,Gateway of India,Hanging
Garden,Kamla Nehru Park. In the Evening transfer
from hotel to the airport for flight to Rajkot.
On arrival at Rajkot met and transfer to Gondal.
On arrival check in at hotel O/N stay at Hotel.
Day 03 :
Gondal-Bhavnagar
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Morning visit the Vintage car collection of the
Maharaja of Gondal, close to where you will be
staying. Also, visit 500 years old Palace,
temple. After lunch drive to Bhavnagar. On
arrival check in at hotel.O/N stay at the hotel.
Day 04 : Bhavnagar-Palitana-Ahmedabad
Early morning drive to Ahmedabad via
Palitana.(Palitana lies at the foot of the
Shatrunjaya Hill, with the Shatrunjaya river
flowing to its South. The sacred hill rises in a
crescendo of magnificent temple, 863 in all,
that soar in marble splendor of its top. Only
the Gods live on this holy hilltop city for,
after sundown, none may stay here, not even the
priests who wend their way down the hill and
leave the resplendent pinnacle to the gods. The
temples were built over an impressive span of
900 years, with each generation of pilgrims
making its contribution to the shrines of
Shatrunjaya.)
On arrival check in at hotel.O/N stay at the
hotel.
Day 05 : Ahmedabad
Morning city sightseeing tour of Ahmedabad visit
the Jama Masjid, famous for its picturesque
porticoes resting on 250 columns. Visit Sidi
Sayyad's Mosque which is world renowned for it's
intricate lattice-work of rich and elaborate
design. Also visit Calico Textile Museum. O/N
stay at hotel.
Day 06 :
Ahmedabad-Mount Abu
Early morning drive to Mount Abu enroute
visiting Modhera, Patan and the havelis of
Sidhpur.
Modhera : The Sun Temple of
Modhera is one of the finest examples of Indian
temple architecture of its period. Built in 1026
A.D the temple is dedicated to the Sun-God,
Surya and stands high on a plinth overlooking a
deep stone tank. Every inch of the edifice, both
inside and outside is magnificently carved with
Gods and Goddesses, birds, beasts and flowers.
Patan : Home of the famous
patola silk saris , Patan is a beautiful old
town with Jain temples and carved wooden houses.
Rana ki vav (step well) is another interesting
place to visit in Patan.
Sidhpur : Situated on the banks
of river Saraswati, is famous for two things -
havelis of the Vohra community of Muslims and as
a Hindu pilgrim center. A guided walk to see the
havelis along the narrow streets is rather
interesting; wherein marvelous carvings and
glass paintings could be seen. You might be
taken inside a Haveli by some friendly families.
On
arrival check in at hotel.Afternoon, city
sightseeing tour of Mt.Abu. visit Dilwara
Temple, Nakki Lake, Sun-set Point.O/N stay at
the hotel.
Day 07 : Mount
Abu-Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur, via Ranakpur.
Ranakpur visit the famous Jain Temple, dating
back to the 15th century. Its 29 halls are
supported by 200 pillars, none of which are
alike. The Temple abounds with intricate friezes
and sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain
temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its
erotic sculptures.Continue your drive to
Udaipur.On arrival check-in at hotel.O/N stay at
the hotel.
Day 08 : Udaipur
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Morning, sightseeing tour of Udaipur,Visiting
City Palace,Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens.
In the afternoon cruise on the placid waters of
Lake Pichola.Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace -
the other island palace in the middle of the
lake.
O/N stay at the hotel.
Day 09 : Udaipur-
Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel and transfer from hotel to
the airport for Udaipur /Jaipur flight. On
arrival met at the airport and transfer to
hotel.
Morning excursion to Amber Fort.In the afternoon
tour of Jaipur, known as "The Pink City of
Rajasthan". Visit the unique Jantar Mantar
Observatory, which was built in the 1700's, yet
even today still looks futuristic or almost
surrealistic; the City Palace and its Museum,
the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds. Dinner at
hotel.
O/N stay at Hotel.
Day 10 : Jaipur-Agra
Morning, drive to Agra enroute visit Fatehpur
Sikri the deserted, red sandstone city that was
built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace
in the 16th century. Also visit the Bulund
Darwaza the largest gateway in the world.
Continue your drive to Agra and upon arrival
check-in at hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 : Agra
Full day sightseeing tour of Agra visiting Taj
Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad ud Daulah Tomb &
Sikandra Evening free O/N stay at the hotel.
Day 12 :
Agra-Jhansi-Orcha-Khajuraho
After breakfast transfer from hotel to the
railway station.
Meeting and assistance upon arrival and proceed
directly to Orcha.
Orcha, overlooked by the modern era, this
beautiful medieval town, was once the capital of
Bundela Kings. Built along the banks of the
river Betwa, flowing through a rugged country
side, it still retains the captivating air of a
bygone era. Amongst the various imposing
edifices, of particular interest are the
Jehangiri Mahal, built by Raja Bir Singh Deo to
commemorate the visit of Moghul Emperor Jehangir,
the Raj Mahal and the Laxminarayan temple, both
noted for their fine Frescoes and Mural
paintings.
After lunch drive to Khajuraho. On arrival check
in at hotel.
O/N stay at the hotel.
Day 13 :
Khajuraho-Varanasi
Morning, sightseeing tour of the famous Chandela
Dynasty Temples which are set in a lovely grassy
park. In the afternoon transfer to the airport
Khajuraho/Varanasi flight.
Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer
from airport to : hotel Afternoon sightseeing
tour of the holy city of Varanasi. Visit some of
the many Hindu Temples that line the river
Ganges. Stroll along the narrow lanes and
bazaars full of shops selling, among other
things, the world-famous Banaras Silks.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 : Varanasi-Delhi
Early morning, drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take
a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges. Continue
by boat to see burning and bathing Ghats.
Thereafter visit the buried Buddhist city of
Sarnath, just outside Varanasi - it's as holy to
the Buddhists as Varanasi is to the Hindus. Here
you will witness the ruins of a once flourishing
Buddhist monastery and then visit a fine museum
which houses an excellent collection of Buddhist
art and sculpture (Sarnath Museum Closed on
Fridays).
Afternoon transfer from hotel to the airport for
Varanasi/Delhi flight.
Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer
from airport to hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 : Delhi
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Morning, sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting
the Raj Ghat, the site where Mahatma Gandhi was
cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in
India; and the Red Fort - once the most opulent
fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting
the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar. Drive along
the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the
imposing India Gate, Parliament House and the
President's Residence and end the tour with a
drive through Diplomatic Enclave.
Late evening transfer to airport for onward
destination.