Rajasthan with Taj & Goa

Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days

Destinations Covered: Delhi – Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Ranthambhore – Jaipur – Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Udaipur – Goa – Delhi

Day 01 : Arrive- Delhi

Arrive Delhi, meet and assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Night stay in Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi – Agra (By Surface)

After breakfast drive to Agra. Arrive Agra and check-in at hotel. Later visit the world famous Taj Mahal, Built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Also visit Agra Fort, containing the pearl mosque – the rusty and majestic red sandstone fort of Agra stands on the bank of river Yamuna and Emperor Akbar started the construction in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Khas (Hall of Private Audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend on ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock throne and met foreign ambassador and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Night stay in Agra.

Day 03: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Ranthambhore (By Surface)

After breakfast drive to Ranthambhore en-route visit Fatehpur sikri, a perfectly preserved red sandstone “ghost town” which was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Later continue drive to Ranthambhore. Arrive Ranthambhore and check-in at hotel. Night stay in Ranthambhore.

Day 04: Ranthambhore

Morning after breakfast visit to the National Park and jungle safari in a Canter (a vehicle which is open on the top) in the National Park. Later back to hotel. After lunch second visit to the National Park and enjoy the game viewing. Night stay in Ranthambhore.

Day 05: Ranthambhore – Jaipur (By Surface)

After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check-in at hotel. Later visit to Jaipur

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. Night stay in Jaipur.

Day 06: Jaipur

After breakfast proceed for excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride 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. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.

HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures 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.

BIRLA TEMPLE - Situated in the south of Jaipur, Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the many such temples built by wealthy Birla family in India, thus it is also known as Birla Mandir. The temple is a great reminder of the secular traditions India has shown over the centuries. The temple has been constructed in white marble and has three domes, each portraying the different approaches to religion. The temple is situated at the foot of Moti Doongri Fort, converted as a small palace by Ram Singh II for his wife Gayatri Devi. Night stay in Jaipur.

Day 07: Jaipur - Jodhpur (By Surface)

After breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur check-in at hotel. Later proceed for city sightseeing tour of Prince Jodha founded city Jodhpur – the stronghold of the fierce Ratore clan, in 1459. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public Garden. Night stay in Jodhpur.

Day 08 : Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Udaipur (By Surface)

After breakfast drive to Udaipur en-route visit Ranakpur, world famous Jain Temple Ranakpur. The exceptionally beautiful Ranakpur complex is one of the largest and most important Jain temple in India. The main temple is the Chaumukha Temple, or Four Faced Temple, dedicated to Adhinath, built in 1439, this huge, superbly crafted and well-kept marble temple has 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, no two alike. After visiting continue drive to Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur and check-in at hotel. Night stay in Udaipur.

Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Udaipur (By Surface)

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. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression. Continue sight-seeing.



Day 09: Udaipur

After breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting the city is built in 1559. A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the city Palace Museum, The Jagdish temple, Sahelion ki Bari (Queen’s resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Also enjoy Boat ride at Lake Pichola. Night stay in Udaipur.

Day 10: Udaipur – Goa via Mumbai (By Flight)

After breakfast departure transfer to the airport to board the flight for Goa. Arrive Goa, pick-up from airport (SIC Non AC coach) and transfer to the hotel. Night stay in Goa.

Day 11: Goa

One half day sightseeing trip to Spice Plantation Mangeshi Temple & Old Goa Church (by SIC Non AC hotel coach). Night stay in Goa.

Day 12: Goa

The day at leisure. Free for your own activities. Night stay in Goa.

Day 13: Goa

The day at leisure. Free for your own activities. Night stay in Goa.

Day 14: Goa – Delhi (by Flight)

After breakfast departure transfer to the airport to board the flight for Goa. Arrive Goa, pick-up from airport (SIC Non AC coach) and transfer to the hotel. Night stay in Goa.

OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing 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.

NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to 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. Night stay in Delhi.

Day Day 15: Departure

Morning departure transfer to the airport to board the flight for onward journey. Tour ends with sweet memories.