Exclusive India Tour

Duration : 19 Nights / 20 Days
Destinations Covered : Mumbai - Nasik - Aurangabad - Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Haridwar - Delhi Departure Enquire Now

DAY 01: ARRIVAL MUMBAI

Welcome on arrival at 02:00, our executive will traditionally welcome you at airport. Transfer to the hotel and check in. After that you can sleep for couple of hours and in the morning after breakfast, visit Gateway of India most famous landmark, The Gateway of India, is situated at Apollo Bunder. It was designed by George Wikket. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911, Hanging garden, Prince wales Musuem It has a priceless collection of art, sculpture, china and other antics. Carefully presereved, this mid-Victorian Gothic style building built in 1904 with beautiful gardens surrounding it, Haji Ali Dargah mosque, and the tomb of a Muslim saint, is located off shore, in the Arabian sea opposite Mahalaxmi temple. During high tide the walkway to the mosque is submerged in the sea and it can be visited only during low tide, Dhobi Ghat (Mumbai's unique laundry system!), Victoria terminus. In the evening visit Chowpatty Beach is situated on Marine Drive. This beach is well-known for it's stalls selling "Bhel-Puri and Pani -Puri chat" a favourite fast food among the Mumbaites and visitors to the city. Overnight stay.

DAY 02: MUMBAI EXCURSION ELEPHANTA CAVES

After breakfast, take and excursion to elephant caves. Enjoy a cruise to the Elephanta caves in the morning. The island of Elephanta is about 10 kms from Mumbai. The 4 rock-cut temples are believed to have been cut between 450-750AD. After an hour’s boat trip to the island, walk the steps up the hillside to the caves. Shiva is the most depicted form. Come back to hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 04: MUMBAI

Day is free for shopping or leisure. No transport on leisure day. Overnight stay. Famous market for shopping in Mumbai like Fashion Street , Crawford Market , Zaveri Bazaar (for jewelery) , High Street Phoenix , Mangaldas Market , Colaba Market

DAY 06: MUMBAI – AURANGABAD (BY SURFACE 167 KM)

After breakfast, drive to Nasik and check in to hotel. Later go for sightseeing tour around Nasik visit Panchvati - It is said that lord Shri Ram and Sita along with Laxman stayed at Panchavati for some time. Thus Panchavati has gained holy importance. There are five Banyan (Vad) trees and hence the area is called Panchavati.Nearby is Sita Gumpha (cave) where Sita is said to have stayed for some time. Then take an excursion to visit York winery - The winery is located on a site with a natural slope. This natural gradient has been incorporated into the design of the winery and helps achieve a linear flow. The modern architecture facilitates the idea of clean rooms by helping avoid contamination, with interconnected spaces optimizing movement inside the winery. The winery has a built up capacity of almost 1 million litres with separate tank halls for red wine and white wine. Separate tank halls at different levels help maintain a gravity flow and eliminate the use of pumps. The winery has a barrel storage area of almost 6000 sq.ft., which is a first of its kind in India. Drive back to nasik hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 07: AURANGABAD EXCURSION AJANTA CAVES

Drive to Aurangabad and check in to hotel. Later take and excursion to Ajanta caves - Ajanta Caves is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which houses 30 rock-cut Buddhist Caves. The caves have beautiful paintings and sculptures which are rightly called the Buddhist masterpieces. In the evening come back to Aurangabad hotel and overnight stay. Enquire Now

DAY 08: AURANGABAD – DELHI BY FLIGHT

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and take and excursion to Ellora caves. Visit the famous Ellora Caves and Daulatabad Fort. Ellora Caves is one attraction which represents the spectacular workmanship behind its exquisite carving and paintings. The caves also reflect the religious harmony which was there during the 5th to 11th century in India. Also visit the Daulatabad Fort which was built by the Yadavas. Initially, the fort acted as a southern military base. After having a glimpse of the glorious past of the country. Later in the evening transfer to airport to board flight to Delhi at 1635 & arrive at 1840 by AI. Transfer to hotel and check in. overnight stay.

DAY 09: DELHI

After breakfast visit INDIA GATE is the pride of Delhi. An imposing structure, the gate was built in memory to the of the 90,000 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during World War I, RASHTRAPATI BHAWAN, JANTAR MANTAR, HUMAYUN TOMB Humayun died in 1556, and his widow Hamida Banu Begam, also known as Haji Begam, commenced the construction of his tomb in 1569, fourteen years after his death. It is the first distinct example of proper Mughal style, which was inspired by Persian architecture., QUTUB MINAR, JAMA MASJID of Delhi is the largest mosque in India. The Jama Masjid stands across the road in front of the Red Fort. Built between 1644 and 1658, Jama Masjid is one of the last architectural works of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Jama Masjid Mosque was built in red sandstone and marble by more than 5000 artisans. Originally called the Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa, RED FORT It is known as red fort because there is too much use of red stones in construction of red fort. Construction of red fort was completed by Shah Jahan in the year of 1648. Come back to hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 10: DELHI – AGRA (BY SURFACE 210 KM)

After breakfast, drive to Agra and check in to hotel visit the Agra fort, built by the great Emperor Akbar, and the famous Taj Mahal-the symbol of love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Itmad-ud- daulah Tomb This is precisely because Itmad ud Daula is the very first tomb in India that is entirely made out of Marble, Mehtab bagh The Garden complex, situated on the opposite bank of the Taj Mahal, is known as Mehtab Bagh, or “The Moonlight Garden”. Recent excavations revealed a huge octagonal tank furnished with 25 fountains, a small central tank and a baradari on the east, marble factory. Enjoy battery van in Agra.

In the evening can go for Kalakriti show - "Mohabbat-the-Taj" the Drama portrays the Mughal era in 16th Century,It is series of play depicting the true and immortal love of Shajahan for Mumtaj Mahal- his beautiful wife; the lavish lifestyle of mughal era; emaculate hardship of the artisans for 22 years that created the most precious specimen of craftsmanship. The 80 minute show of the Mohabbat the Taj will be an absorbing experience for the audience. The remarkable performances of the various artists will make you feel very close to the era. Moreover, there will also be the replica of Mughal architecture. worlds largest replica of Taj Mahal in Makarana marble. One can relish exclusive glimpse of the master creation in its various and vibrant moods by the breathtaking live show presented by performing artisans. Enquire Now

DAY 11: AGRA – RANTHAMBORE (BY SURFACE 293 KM)

After breakfast, drive to Ranthambore and enroute visit Fatehpur sikri - the deserted red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in honour of the great Sufi saint Salim Chisti ; its magnificence and uniqueness offers a fine example of the emperor's architectural finesse. Visit Panch Mahal, jodha Bai Palace , Salim Chisti Dargah, Buland darwaza etc. Continue drive to Ranthambore and check in to hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 12: RANTHAMBORE

Take the morning Safari and may be you could see the Tiger, even if Tigers are not seen then don’t be disappointed because you will for sure see so many wild animals like wild boar, deer’s, crocodiles and many rarest birds. Come back to the hotel and have breakfast and then visit Ranthambhore Fort and enjoy evening Canter safari. Also visit the Jhoomar Bawdi which is a beautiful artificial lake. Come back to hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 13: RANTHAMBORE – JAIPUR (BY SURFACE 145 KM)

After breakfast, drive to Jaipur and check in to hotel. Later visit HAWA MAHAL - a Palace of winds. Hawa Mahal is extraordinary, fairy-tale, pink sandstone, delicately honeycombed hive that rises a dizzying five storeys. It was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city. In the afternoon you will visit the CITY PALACE was built between 1729 and 1732 AD by Sawai Jai Singh II. He ruled in Amer and planned and built the outer walls of the palace and later rulers added to the architecture of this palace. Albert museum, walk to adjacent Jantar Mantar an astronomical observatory and birla mandi, Jal Mahal Possibly the most serene sight amidst the chaos of Jaipur is the beautiful Jal Mahal Jaipur, the Water Palace. This low-rise symmetrical palace, that once was a shooting lodge for the Maharajah, appears to float in the centre of Sagar Lake. The light sand coloured stone walls of the Jal Mahal Jaipur are at a stark contrast to the deep blue of the waters of the lake, while from the innards of the palace lush foliage sprouts. Overnight stay. Enquire Now

DAY 14: JAIPUR

After breakfast, take an excursion to Amber fort built in 16th century, enjoy elephant ride. Then go to visit Bahngarh fort & go for shopping at local market in jaipur. Later in the evening go for dinner at chowki dhani village. Later come back to hotel and overnight stay.

Bahngarh fort - There is a belief about Bhangarh that the place is haunted and no one can dare to go there after sunset. Several ghost stories are behind the mysteries of the Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan.Out of the numerous stories about bhangarh fort one that is most prevalent is that the Bhangarh city was build by King Madho Singh.

Chowki dhani - you will find a different theme for each day, a festive celebration every time in a different manner with a purview of real rajasthani village culture in fun, entertainment, games, thrill, shopping, rajasthani diet, Rajasthani Kalbeliya Dance or Ghoomer or other folk dance , music and much more to look... to feel... to breathe... to taste... to experience.

DAY 15: JAIPUR - DELHI (BY SURFACE 268 KM)

After breakfast, drive to Delhi and check in to hotel. In the evening visit Akshardham temple and come back to hotel and overnight stay.

Akshardham temple - 'Akshardham' means the divine abode of God. It is hailed as an eternal place of devotion, purity and peace. Swaminarayan Akshardham at New Delhi is a Mandir – an abode of God, a Hindu house of worship, and a spiritual and cultural campus dedicated to devotion, learning and harmony. Timeless Hindu spiritual messages, vibrant devotional traditions and ancient architecture all are echoed in its art and architecture.The mandir is a humble tribute to Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781- 1830), the avatars, devas and great sages of Hinduism.

DAY 16: DELHI – HARIDWAR (BY SURFACE 230 KM)

After breakfast, transfer to hotel. Relax for few hours and visit Haridwar it is the one of the most famous place where people from all over the India visit for spirituality and to take a holy dip into the holy river Ganga. Haridwar is an ancient city and it is one of the most holy cities in India. Haridwar is also one of the four places where Kumbh Mela is organized. After little rest visit nearby temples and Mansa devi mandir etc. Come back to hotel and overnight stay. Enquire Now

DAY 17: HARIDWAR EXCURSION RISHIKESH

After breakfast, take an excursion to Rishikesh. Rishikesh is a gateway to the Himalayas. The spectacular River Ganga is like pert of the city. Rishikesh is a place visited by several yogis and sages. They lived and practiced hard penance here. Rishikesh is world famous as Yoga capital of the world. Visit Lakshman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Swarg Ashram, Bharat Mandir, Swami Sivananda Ashram. Also you can take a treatment of Ayurveda in a ayurveda center in Rishikesh for 3 to 4 hours (own cost). In the evening enjoy Ganga ceremony at Triveni Ghat. Come back to Haridwar hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 18: HARIDWAR – DELHI

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Delhi. Check in to hotel and day is free for leisure activities or shopping. Overnight stay.

DAY 19: DELHI

After breakfast, day is free for shopping in some famous market. You can go for shopping of bridal and groom wear in famous markets like Karol bagh , Chandani chowk and Rajori. Come back to hotel in the evening and overnight stay.