Day 02: Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi. Combined city tour of Old & New Delhi. Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping . Overnight :Hotel
Day 03 : Delhi - Alwar
This morning after breakfast drive to Alwar. Upon arrival at Alwar check into your hotel. Later proceed on a city tour of Alwar
The city of Alwar was built by the Kachawa Rajput of Macheri - Rao Pratap Singh in 1775. For a brief while the Marathas as well as the British took possession of Alwar. In the year 1949, Alwar was amalgamated with the state of Rajasthan.
The principal attraction of Alwar is the city Palace which is known as Vinay Vilas in the local parlance. This magnificent palace was built in 1840 and is located in a triangular hill top. The palace is 300 m high. The architecture of the palace is distinctly Mughal and the palace is replete with buildings, monuments, museums and shimmering lakes.
Other places worth visiting in Alwar is the Gunijankhana which has a fine collection of paintings. Maharaj Bhaktiyar's cemetry and the cemetry of Shah Jahan's minister Fateh Jung are also worth visiting. There is also the Puranjan Bihar or the Summer Retreat of Alwar's royalty which exude with the glorious legacy of Alwar's past rulers.
On the outskirts of Alwar is the magnificent Vijay Mandir Palace, which was built way back in 1918. The palace is located in a rather picturesque setting on the banks of the shimmering Vijay Sagar Lake. There are 105 grandiose rooms in all at the palace and members of the royal family still live in this majestic palace. One has to seek prior permission from the authorities to enter inside the palace. Overnight :Hotel
Day 04 : Alwar - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur check into your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 05 : Jaipur
After breakfast proceed on a city tour of Jaipur
This morning you will experience the wonders of this magicial pink city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort - which is set on the dry wrinkled Aravali Hills, and surrounded by fortified battlements. We will ride up to this hilltop palace on a caparisoned, painted elephant. Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory - The Solar Observatory - an astronomical treasure house, with solar device that give accurate predictions till date. The City Palace reflects a blend of Rajasthani and
Mughal architecture. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a five-storied structure of pink sandstone with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city and through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur. Overnight:Hotel
Day 06 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
This morning after breakfast drive to Agra. enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Mughals, 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. Upon arrival at Agra check into your hotel.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 07 : Agra - Khajuraho (By flight)
After breakfast proceed on a city tour of Agra.
Visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday), Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers an excellant range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop. In time transfer to Agra airport to catch flight for Khajuraho. Upon arrival at Khajuraho check into your hotel.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 08 : Khajuraho - Varanasi (By flight)
After breakfast, proceed on a sightseeing tour of the FAMOUS TEMPLES of KHAJURAHO,once the great capital of Chandela, now a quiet town, Khajuraho temples here were built during the Chandela period from 950 to 1050 AD. Almost intriguing as the sheet beauty and the size of the temples is the question of why and how they were built here as Khajuraho is isolated, 1000 years ago as it is even today. In time transfer to airport to catch flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi check into your hotel.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 09 : Varanasi
In the early morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple while returning to the hotel. Overnight :Hotel
Day 10: Varanasi - Delhi (By flight)
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of SARNATH. In time transfer to airport to catch flight for Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi check into your hotel.Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight :Hotel
Day 11 : Delhi - Goa
This morning after breakfast transfer to the Delhi Airport to catch flight for Goa. Upon arrival at Goa check into your hotel.
Later proceed on a city tour of Goa.
Visit Old Goa, the most important Cathedrals and churches - namely Se-Cathedral, Church of St. Francis Xavier, St. Catherine's Church, Arch of Vice Roy of Goa. Miramar Beach - This is the only beach close to any city and has a good view of the river Mandovi flowing into the sea. Also visit Dona Paula fishing village which is a small village at the tip of Panaji, the place has a very good viewpoint and a monument at the same place. Overnight :Hotel
Day 12 : Goa
Full day free for leisure activities on beach. Overnight :Hotel
Day 13 : Goa - Delhi
This morning after breakfast transfer to the Goa airport to catch flight for Delhi. On arrival transfer to International Airport to board the flight for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of "North India Tour With Beaches" escorted by Guide 4 India Vacations. |
