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Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the DELHI AIRPORT
and transfer to your hotel.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis
with a fascinating blend of the past and the present.
It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land.
A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast proceed for a day tour of Old & New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting
the Raj Ghat - the memorial 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.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include
a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial
avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the
President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic
Enclave.
Overnight will be in Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed by surface to Agra. Reach and check into the hotel.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed
the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal
Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}.
Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices,
of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies,
and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still
retains.
It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage
most conspicuously.
Proceed for sightseeing of the city.
TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder
which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra.
Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful
wife Mumtaz Mahal.
This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned
by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance
and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant
domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever
seen.
Proceed for sightseeing to the AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor
Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced
within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
Visit Itmadullah's Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father
(The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).
Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 04: Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to beautiful Pink City - Jaipur.
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri. The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar
built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating
experience.
It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine
condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been
like in the days of its grandeur.
Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Reach and check in at hotel.
JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced
back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended
the Amber throne in 1699.
Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing
into a bustling metropolis, it still retains its character and history
- A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity.
It is popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of
the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the
visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul
with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush
gardens.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Amber Palace. Enjoy Elephant Back ascent
to the Fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort
palace.
Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by
his descendent Jai Singh I.
It's forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion
of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.
Continue city sightseeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani
architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in
the walled city.
It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace
Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the
five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country.
This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still
in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds"
is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. 
It is a five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with
fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies.
The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh,
the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Shopping in the evening or relax. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 06: Jaipur - Jodhpur
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed to Jodhpur. Reach Jodhpur and
check into hotel.
Set at the edge of the THAR Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes
with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital
of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the
RATHORE clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic
hero of the RAMAYANA.
The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky
hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a
high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 07: Jodhpur
Breakfast will be at hotel.
In the morning visit Mehrangarh Fort (1459 AD) by Rao Jodha who considered
themselves the descendents of Lord Rama.
In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle
room. After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial.
Also visit the JASWANT THADA and JODHPUR CITY.
In the afternoon proceed to see the BISHNOI VILLAGES.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 08: Jodhpur - Udaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed to Udaipur.
Visit Ranakpur en route. A visit to the famous Jain Temple, dating back
to the 15th century is part of the itinerary. 200 pillars, none of which
are alike, support its 29 halls.
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.
Reach Udaipur and check in at hotel.
The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed
in by the lush hills of the Aravallis.
A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating
blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination
of poets, painters and writers.
Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow
lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing
valor and chivalry.
Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichhola is an enticing
sight.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 09: Udaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur in the morning, stopping first
at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and
ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the
Peacock Courtyard.
Visit the 300-year-old Jagdish Temple and the Royal Cenotaphs of the Rajput
kings.
Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola.
From the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises
majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert.
Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - another island palace in the middle
of the lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 10: Udaipur - Mumbai - Goa
Breakfast will be at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai
and then connecting flight to Goa.
Reach and transfer to hotel.
Overnight will be in Goa.
Day 11 - 14: Goa
Daily breakfasts will be in the hotel. Relax in the beach. Stay will
be at Kenilworth Beach Resort.
Day 15: Goa - Mumbai
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai. Reach and transfer to hotel.
MUMBAI - It is young, its lively and a confluence of varied cultural
currents and cross currents have given Mumbai a unique position of the
most multi-ethnic city of India.
The capital city of Maharashtra State, formerly known as Bombay lies in
the southwestern part of India and occupies a peninsular site originally
composed of seven islets lying off the Konkan Coast of western India.
Oozing with the cocksure self-confidence of a maverick moneymaker and
"Bindass" (carefree) attitude, Mumbai is also country's financial
and commercial hub and has a principal port on the Arabian Sea.
Mumbai is the hub of Indian film industry, which has played a pivoted
role in the development of cinematography. "Bollywood", as it
is called, produces the second most number of pictures in the world every
year, next only to Hollywood, U.S.A. Mumbai claims to be the world's largest
production centre for films.
Relax in the afternoon and visit to the markets. Overnight will be in
Mumbai.
Day 16: Mumbai - Home
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for "Elephanta Caves" Tour in the seas. Return to the
land for a city tour.
Relax and freshen up.
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