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It is one of the classical tours that offers you the best of India. The Golden Triangle is the most popular tourist circuit of the country that takes you to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The three most exciting and popular cities in north India. You also visit the romantic city of Udaipur. The tour then takes you to Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, from where you will head to Aurangabad to visit the Ajanta and Ellora Caves.
Tour Information
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Destinations: (Delhi - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Mumbai - Aurangabad - Mumbai)
Day 01. Arrival Delhi
Midnight arrival in Delhi, the cosmopolitan city and capital of India. Our representative will receive and transfer you to hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 02. Delhi
The morning is at leisure. In the afternoon you head on a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. You visit the Mughal era monuments Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Humayun's Tomb. You also visit Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. A rickshaw ride through the old city is an exciting activity that you enjoy on your sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Before proceeding to the hotel, we take you on a drive through New Delhi where you see the India Gate, Parliament House and President's House. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 03. Delhi - Agra
In the morning you visit one of the oldest monuments in Delhi-the Qutab Minar. The monument is 71 meter high and has five stories. Later, drive to Agra-the city of the Taj. Agra is about 200 kilometers from Delhi. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 04. Agra
Start your sightseeing tour of Agra by visiting the Agra Fort, which was built by three Mughal emperors. Akbar started the construction but died before the fort was complete. His son Jehangir continued the construction of the fort, later son of Jehangir-Shah Jahan-added new structures to the massive fort. After visiting Agra fort, we head to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. After the visit of Taj Mahal, we proceed to have a look at the famous fine marble inlay work, which is still done in Agra. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 05. Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Proceed to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. En-route we visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital constructed by the Mughal emperor Akbar. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in at the hotel. Take a break and relax. Then proceed to visit the City Palace in the afternoon, which is still the formal residence of the royal family. We also visit the museum in the City Palace that has the private collection of the Jaipur Maharajas. We also visit Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, which is the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 06. Jaipur
After breakfast we proceed to visit the Amber Fort, located 11 kilometers away from Jaipur. En-route visit the Hawa Mahal. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachawaha dynasty before Jai Singh founded Jaipur. Ride an elephant to reach the gates of the fort. In the afternoon take a walk through the colourful Bazaar of Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work, which is a specialty of Jaipur. In the evening we drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit Laxmi Narayan Mandir- a Hindu temple built in white marble. Enjoy your dinner with a cultural program. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 07. Jaipur - Udaipur (by air)
In the morning fly to Udaipur. After arrival in Udaipur, take a short break. Start your sightseeing tour with a visit to Sahelion-Ki-Bari. Then proceed to visit the Museum of folk art, which has a rich collection of folk dresses, puppets, dolls, masks, ornaments, folk musical instruments and paintings on display. Afterwards visit the City Palace, the biggest palace complex in India, where four generations of Maharajas added mansions and palaces. You also visit the museum of the palace, which includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. In the evening take a boat ride on the lake Pichola. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 08. Udaipur - Mumbai (by air)
In the morning fly to Mumbai, the commercial capital of India. Take a walk through the harbor area and visit the Gateway of India, which was built in 1927 by the English to commemorate the visit of George V from England. Some other places you visit include the Gandhi Museum and Hanging Garden. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 09. Mumbai- Aurangabad - Ellora Caves - Aurangabad (by air)
Fly to Aurangabad. After a short break proceed to visit the Ellora Caves. The magnificent group of rock temples of Ellora is a world heritage site. Ellora caves represent the art and sculptures of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. Return to Aurangabad. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 10. Aurangabad - Ajanta - Aurangabad
After breakfast, proceed to Ajanta caves, about 100 kilometers away. The Ajanta caves consist of 30 Caves that date back from 200 BC to 250 AD. Ajanta Caves offer a unique combination of sculpture, architecture and paintings. Return to Aurangabad. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 11. Aurangabad - Mumbai
Fly back to Mumbai from Aurangabad. Later take a flight back home. Tour ends.
The tour includes
Accommodation in double rooms on twin sharing basis with bath and WC in the chosen category.
Rooms on the departure day.
American/continental Breakfast.
Rickshaw Drive in Delhi.
Elephant Ride in Amber.
Boat Ride in Udaipur.
One Dinner will be with a presentation of Indian music and dance in Jaipur.
Services of qualified local guides (English speaking or languages of your choice) during the whole tour.
All Transfers and departures on arrival and departure by Indo Vacations representative.
All Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an air-conditioned Car with driver. For groups an individual air-conditioned bus (Except Standard Hotels) will be provided.
The tour does not include
Any Kind of Personal Expenses such as Tips, Laundry, Telephone Bills, and Alcoholic beverages.
Camera Fees (Still or Movie).
Insurance Cover.
Any Flight Charges.
Monument Entrances.
Unspecified Meals etc.
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