Jaipur & Goa Tour !!! |
| This fascinating journey visits the major
highlights of India such as Agra, Jaipur, and Udaipur but it also
includes some of the most fabulous castles, forts and palaces of
Rajasthan. We head off the beaten track which gives you the chance to
see how life continues in India’s villages. Our nights are spent at a
number of exquisite heritage hotels which vary from luxurious
Maharaja’s palaces and lavish tented camps to more simple but equally
atmospheric old buildings. It is not difficult to see why this is our
favorite tour of India. * Name of Program : Jaipur & Goa Tour !!! * Places of Visit : Delhi-Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur-Bundi-Chittaraurgarh-Udaipur- Goa-Mumbai. * Duration : 12 Nights * Best Time : Oct-March Program as Under : Day 01 Arrive Delhi : Upon arrival meet to our representative, drive to hotel, for rest of the night. Day 02 Delhi Sightseeing : Tour of Old Delhi. Visit the historic Red Fort - Shah Jehan's elegant citadel in red sandstone, which was built as an octagon measuring 900m by 550m and surrounded by a 9-meter deep moat, which was at its inception fed by the waters of the Yamuna River. The fort is entered from the Lahori Gate and leads to a roofed passage called Chatta Chowk. The Naqqar Khana (drum house) at the end of this passage marks the entrance to the royal enclosure. A spacious lawn leads to the Diwan-i-Am - the pillared Hall of Public Audience, Diwan-i-Khas - the Hall of Private Audience where the emperor met select visitors and the Pearl Mosque built by Shah Jahan's son, Aurangazeb, the last of the "Great Mughals". Very near the Fort is the Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque), India's largest mosque, also built by Shah Jahan. Take an interesting rickshaw ride through the famous bazaars of Chandni Chowk, which is adjacent to both the Fort and the Mosque. Also visit Raj Ghat - the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Agra Afternoon Sightseeing tour of New Delhi. Visit the Qutab Minar, a Tower of Victory which was built in the 12th century by Qutbuddin Aibak. Within its spacious courtyard stands the Iron Pillar, which dates back to the 4th century AD and bears a Sanskrit inscription in the Gupta style. The pillar has puzzled scientists, as its iron has not rusted in all these centuries. The tomb of Humayun - the magnificent structure in red sandstone and white marble is one of the finest examples of the garden tomb, and a precursor to the Taj Mahal. Its proportionate spaces, double dome and refined elegance are characteristic of Mughal architecture. Also visit India Gate, the memorial of the First World War and the road that leads from there to Rashtrapathi Bhawan - the residence of the President of India which is flanked by the houses of Parliament and the Government Secretariat buildings. Overnight at hotel. Day 03 Delhi – Agra (by Surface, 4-5 hrs drive) : After breakfast leave by surface for Agra en-route visit to Sikandra. Upon arrival in Agra check in at your pre booked hotel. Rest of the time visit Agra Fort. Overnight at the Hotel. Day 04 Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur (By surface 4-5 hrs drive) : Very early morning visit the Famous Taj Mahal at Sunrise. This is a breathtaking view- the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building’s stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking.(Every Friday Taj Mahal is Closed) after viewing Taj Mahal we return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast proceed for Fatehpur Sikri, later drive to Jaipur, on arrival check in hotel, rest of the time visit Pink City. Overnight at hotel. Day 05 Jaipur : Today morning we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super example of Rajput (medieval Hindu) style Architecture. Afternoon - tour of City Palace and Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of Winds – a five-storied structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the Royal household to watch everyday life.Overnight at the Hotel. Day 06 Jaipur-Bundi : (By surface 6-7 hrs drive) : After an early breakfast drive to Bundi, on arrival check in hotel rest of the time visit Bundi Fort and Town, Bundi has one of the most magnificent histories that a region can have, and many wars and battles were fought here for over 600 years between Rajput clans, the Marathas and the British. Eventually it was Bundi which became the loser, not in terms of military losses but those of statesmanship. In 1264 it was deprived of the region which became Kota when Shah Jahan bestowed the area on the 14 year old Madho Singh (see Kota History). Then again in 1838 Bundi was forced to part with its land in the east when Zalim Singh, with a little help from the British, hewed another state out of Bundi – that of Jhalawar (see Jhalawar History). Overnight at hotel. Day 07 Bundi-Chittaurgarh-Udaipur (By Surface 5-6 hrs drive) : Morning drive to Udaipur, en route visit Chittaurgarh Fort, The story of Chittorgarh is a saga of valor, tenacity and sacrifice. Chittorgarh (also Chittaurgarh) was sacked three times and its defenders had to make the supreme sacrifice. The Fort of Chittorgarh is a treasure trove of history and offers to the traveler an insight into the life of the Great Rajput rulers, who laid down their lives fighting a superior enemy instead of leading a life of submission under them, later drive to Udaipur, check in hotel. rest of the time visit local market. Overnight at hotel Day 08 Udaipur : Full day local sightseeing, Morning visit City Palace, Jadish Temple, and Lake Pichola, Pm visit Nagda and Eklingji Temple these temple out side to the City. overnight at hotel. Day 09 Udaipur-Goa (By flight) : Morning take flight to Goa, on arrival meet to our staff, drive to hotel check in, rest of the time free. Overnight at hotel. Day 10 Goa : Day at leisure for your personal activities, Overnight at the Hotel. Day 11 Goa : Day at leisure for your personal activities, Overnight at the Hotel. Day 12 Goa : Day at leisure for your personal activities, Overnight at the Hotel. Day 13 Goa –Mumbai (by Flight) : Today you are transferred to Goa airport to Board flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival in Mumbai you are transferred from domestic to International airport to Board Flight for your onward journey. |
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