India at a Glance

India at a Glance - 15 Days

Day 01 : Arrive Mumbai
Arrive in Mumbai.After completion of your arrival formalities, please proceed to the exit, where you are greeted with a traditional Indian welcome and escorted to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel 

Day 02 : Full day in Mumbai 
Afterbreakfast visit Elephanta Caves - located across the sea from the Gateway of India and accessible by ferry is the island of Elephant that has rock-cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. PM visit to Gateway of India - the landmark of Mumbai, was the principal port when the visitors came to India by ship. The gateway was conceived following the visit of King George V to India in 1911 and was officially opened in 1924. & Prince of Wales Museum - located between Colaba and the Fort, this museum was designed by George Wittet,& Marine Drive - Netaji Subash Road, better known as Marine Drive, is one of the most popular promenades of Mumbai. Victoria Terminus (VT) - or Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, as it is now called, is the most remarkable example of Gothic architecture in India.Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Flight Mumbai/Udaipur
Afterbreakfast transfer to airport to fly Udaipur arrive and transfer to hotel overnight Hotel..

Day 04 : Udaipur
Afterbreakfast fullday sight seeing Jag Niwas, Jag Mandir, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon-ki-Bari, Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir , Pratap Smarak, Eklingji & Nagda . Visit City Palace & Lake pichola city palace is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan, with its scalloped arches, fretted balconies and cupolas. It is an imposing and majestic architectural marvel towering over the lake on a hill surrounded by crenellated walls. The building was started by Maharana Udai Singh II .Lake Pichola - this placid lake was enlarged by Maharana Udai Singh II after he founded the city. He built a masonry dam, known as the Badipol and the lake is now 4km in length and 3km wide. Saheliyon-ki-Bari - or the Garden of the Maids of Honour, located in the north of the city, is a small ornamental garden with fountains, kiosks, marble elephants and delightful lotus pool. It was a popular relaxing spot where the royal ladies came for a stroll and hence the name. Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir - has an interesting exhibition of folk arts including dresses, dolls, masks, musical instruments, paintings and puppets. It is also a foundation for the preservation of local folk arts. Eklingji & Nagda - located about 22km north of Udaipur, Eklingji is a small village has a number of ancient temples. The Shiva temple here was originally built in 734 AD. overnight at hotel

Day05 : Udaipur / Ranakpur/Jodhpur
After breakfast drive Udaipur to Jodhpur via visiting  Ranakpur. Ranakpur is one of the largest and most important Jain temple complex lying in a remote valley of the Aravalli ranges in Southern Rajasthan. These temples were created in the 15th century AD during the reign of Rana Kumbha and are enclosed within a wall. They are well preserved and in near perfect condition. The main 'Chaumukh Temple' or Four Faced Temple is dedicated to the first tirthankar (apostle) Adinath. Built in 1439. overnight at hotel.

Day06 : Jodhpur
After breakfast full day sight seeing visiting Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada & Umaid Bhawan Palace & Museum, Mehrangarh Fort  - still run by the Maharaja of Jodhpur, this Majestic Fort is sprawled across a 125m high hill. This is one of the most impressive and formidable fort in fort-studded Rajasthan. The fort is approached by a winding road from the city 5km below. There are seven gates that lead into the fort. Inside the fort is a series of courtyards and palaces. Jaswant Thada - located a short distance from the fort, just off the fort road, is a white marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. The cenotaph built in 1899, was followed by the royal crematorium and three other cenotaphs that stand nearby. There are some beautiful marble jali (lattice) work and fine views from the terrace in front of the cenotaphs Umaid Bhawan Palace & Museum - built of marble and pink sandstone , this immense palace is also known as the Chhittar Palace because of the local Chhittar sandstone used. Begun in 1929, it was designed by the president of the British Royal Institute of Architects for Maharaja Umaid Singh.overnight Hotel.

Day07 : Flight Jodhpur/Jaipur
Afterbreakfast transfer to airport to fly Jaipur arrive and transfer to hotel, overnight Hotel.

Day08 Jaipur
Afterbreakfast Early morning excursion to Amber - located 11km north of Jaipur, this was the ancient capital of the Jaipur State. Construction of the fort-palace was begun in 1592 by Maharaja Man Singh, The Fort is a beautiful complex of palaces, halls, pavilions, gardens and temples. The best way of experiencing the majesty of the Bygone era is by taking an elephant ride to the top of the fort. Afternoon visit Hawa Mahal - or the Palace of Winds, built in 1799 is the major landmark of Jaipur. This 5-storey building that overlooks the main street of the old city.City Palace Complex - located in the heart of the old city, the City Palace occupies a large series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. The palace is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. Jantar Mantar - located next to the entrance to the City Palace is this Observatory, built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728. Jai Singh's passion for astronomy was even more notable than his power as a warrior overnight at hotel.

Day09 : Drive Jaipur / Ranthamhore
After breakfast ,leisurly drive to ranthambore.chekin hotel PM take jungle safari in Ranthambhore National Park. Ranthambhore National Park is famous for its Tigers and is a favorite with photographers for a relatively samll area. The park has a rich diversity of fauna flora –species list included 300 trees, 50 eqatic plants, 272 birds, 12 reptiles including the Marsh Crocodile and amphibians and 30 mammals. For the wildlife savvy , overnight at hotel.

Day10 :  Ranthambhore
Afterbreakfast AM embark on a jungle safari into the Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary today offers an intense diversity of flora and Fauna. Tigers, the park ‘s pride makes it one of the best places in the country to observe them. Apart from that a large numbers of Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Gazzelle, Boars, Mongoose ,Indian Hare, Monitor Lizards and a large number of birds, PM free overnight at Hotel 

Day11 : Drive Ranthambhore /Agra via - F.P.S
This morning after breakfast drive to Agra, stopping en route to visit villages, photograph camel caravans and visit the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri. This nearly intact Mughal city is a masterpiece of Muslim architecture unique in India. Overnight at Hotel

Day12:   Agra
After breakfast sightseeing tour of Agra You will visit the world famous Taj Mahal, a monument that requires no introduction. Built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, this poem in white marble took 22 years to complete. You will visit the Agra Fort, a citadel whose forbidding exteriors hide an inner paradise where Hindu & Muslim architecture merge in splendour. This is where Shahjahan was kept under house arrest by his son Aurangzeb and he spent his time gazing at the Taj Mahal through the little window in his room Overnight at Hotel

Day 13 : Drive Agra/ via Sikindra - Delhi
After breakfast drive to Delhi enroute visiting Sikandra, the tomb of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Continue drive on to Delhi. overnight at hotel.

Day14 : Delhi
After breakfast full day sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi visiting the Chandni Chowk Bazaar, Jama Masjid, Lakshmi Narayan Temple amongst other sights. visit the Humayun's Tomb, the precursor of the Taj Mahal; the Bahai Temple an architectural marvel constructed in the shape of the Lotus flower, the Qutab Minar Complex, dominated by the 234-footVictory Tower. A drive down the spectacular Rajpath (The Kingsway) passing the India Gate the memorial built on behalf of the unknown soldier, the President's House, the House of Parliament. Enjoy a brief respite at Birla Mandir, a modern temple.  Overnight at hotel.

Day15 : Delhi
Early morning you will be transfered to International airport to fly back Home.