Essence of India

DAY 01: ARRIVE DELHI BY INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT 

As you arrive Delhi, you will meet our travel executive after collecting your luggage & passing customs at arrival hall who will assist you with your transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi. 

DAY 02: DELHI 

Have delicious breakfast at your hotel. Today get excited for a full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid – the largest mosque in India. Enjoy an adventurous Cycle Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi. Visit Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar, Raj Ghat and drive through the Lutyens Delhi, India Gate (The war memorial), President's Palace & Parliament House. Evening is at leisure; you can explore the city on your own. Overnight stay in Delhi. (B) 

DAY 03: DELHI - VARANASI VIA FLIGHT

After a delectable breakfast, depart Delhi airport in time to connect flight to Varanasi. Later in the evening you will be taken to the Bank’s of river Ganges to witness “Ganga Aarti” (Fire ceremony) during sunset. Accommodation. Overnight stat in Varanasi. (B) 

DAY 04: VARANASI 

Early morning, enjoy the boat cruise on River Ganga witness the daily routine of Sadhu 'sand to see the cremation Ghats. While walking down visit the Durga Temple, Vishwanath Temple & Monkey temple. Later in afternoon you can visit Sarnath – the Buddhist City. Overnight stay in Varanasi. (B) 

DAY 05: VARANASI - AGRA BY FLIGHT 

Enjoy a lip-smacking breakfast in hotel. Then transfer to Varanasi airport in time to connect flight to Agra. Rest of the day is free to relax you can even rejuvenate yourself with a spa session at your hotel. Overnight stay in Agra. (B) 

DAY 06: AGRA 

Early in the morning you will visit Taj Mahalfor the sunrise tour. Return to hotel for a delicious breakfast. Later in the afternoon visit the majestic 16th century Agra Fort. You can explore the local markets in evening. Overnight stay in Agra. (B) 

DAY 07: AGRA/RANTHAMBORE VIA FATEHPUR SIKRI (260KMS/6-7HRS) 

After a scrumptious breakfast depart for Ranthambore en route visiting Fatehpur-Sikri. Overnight stay in Ranthambore. (B) 

DAY 08: RANTHAMBORE 

As dawn breaks, enjoy game drive in Ranthambore National Park with chance to see tigers, sloth bears, leopards, and a myriad of other wildlife. Later in afternoon, you can go for a safari that offers even more opportunities to observe these animals in their natural habitat. Overnight stay in Ranthambore. (B) 

DAY 09: RANTHAMBHORE/JAIPUR BY (140KMS/3HRS) 

Enjoy a delicious breakfast in morning and then depart for Jaipur and check in at hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax, or you can explore the city on your own. Overnight stay in Jaipur. (B) 

DAY 10: JAIPUR 

Relish a scrumptious breakfast in morning and then depart for Amber fort - situated atop the Aravalli hills, it is the ancient capital of Jaipur and a marvellous example of Rajput architecture. We move up to the fort on Elephant's back and come down in Jeep. In the afternoon you can take a city tour by visiting famous attractions like City Palace, Hawa Mahal also knows as Palace on Winds& Jantar Mantar – a stone astronomical observatory. Evening is free to relax. Accommodation. Overnight stay in Jaipur. (B) 

DAY 11: JAIPUR/JODHPUR VIA PUSHKAR BY ROAD (330KMS/6-7HRS) 

After a delicious breakfast, depart for Jodhpur enroute visiting Pushkar – famous for the annual Pushkar Fair - cattle and religious fair. Accommodation. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.(B) 

DAY 12: JODHPUR 

After breakfast enjoy a guided tour which includes visit to the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort - one of the largest Forts in India and majestic Jaswant Thada - white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II in year 1899. Later you can visit the Bustling market of Jodhpur. Accommodation. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.(B) 

DAY 13: JODHPUR/UDAIPUR VIA RANAKPUR BY ROAD (275KMS/6-7HRS) 

Early in the morning, after having breakfast Depart for romantic city of Udaipur en route visiting Ranakpur – famous for its beautiful Jain’s temple. Rest of the day is at leisure you explore the city on your own. Accommodation. Overnight stay in Udaipur.(B) 

DAY 14: UDAIPUR 

Depart for a full day sightseeing tour of Udaipur- also known as city of lakes visiting marvellous City Palace & Sahelionki Bariwhich was laid for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied as part of her dowry for a princess to Udaipur. In the late afternoon, enjoy boat cruise on Lake Picholaand visit the Jag Mandir Palace. Accommodation. Overnight stay in Udaipur. (B) 

DAY 15: UDAIPUR/MUMBAI 

Depart for Udaipur airport in time to connect flight to Mumbaialso known as the “Bollywood Capital”. On arrival you will be met be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure, you can explore the city on your own. Accommodation. Overnight stay in Mumbai. (B) 

DAY 16: MUMBAI 

After breakfast depart for half day excursion by motor launch to ElephantaIsland - 9 kms on the sea. These 7th century rock cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are situated on top of a hill on the Island. Afternoon half day city tour in which you will visit Prince of Wales Museum – a legacy of the British Empire, Mani Bhawan – a small museum depicting scenes from Mahatma Gandhi’s life and Gateway of India. Also,you can take a small walk at Marine Drive, you will see the huge Dhobi Ghat(laundry place), hanging gardens, Crawford Market, Victoria Terminus and the Parsee towers of Silence. Accommodation. Overnight stay in Mumbai.(B) 

DAY 17: DEPART/MUMBAI BY INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT 

After a scrumptious breakfast depart for transfer to Mumbai International airport in time to connect your onward flight to next destination.