Itinerary

 Arrive Mumbai international airport.

Meet & Assist: you will be met by our representative in the arrival area of the airport after you clear all immigration and customs formalities. Special welcome waits for you at the airport with nice garlands. You will be transferred to your hotel.

Mumbai (formerly Bombay), situated on the western coast of India, is the city of glamour and megastars, of industrialists and business houses, of a futuristic lifestyle and an amalgamation of the West with the traditional Maharashtrian culture. Apart from being the financial capital of India, it is also the capital of India's most progressive state, Maharashtra. Mumbai is the gateway of India, the point of arrival for most of the visitors who travel to Mumbai on business or holiday. Today Mumbai stands tall as India's commercial capital and the country's most cosmopolitan city.

Check-in at hotel and stay for 2 nights.

Overnight at Hotel.

 Morning proceed for half day sightseeing tour of Mumbai.

Begin your visit from the famous Gateway of India, the principal 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. Its architecture is akin to the conventional Arch of Triumph, with elements derived from Muslim styles of 16th century Gujarat.

Later visit, Prince of Whales museum. Continue your tour as you drive past a major landmark of this vibrant city the “VT or Victoria Terminus”  now known as “Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus”, which was designed in Italian Gothic style by F. W. Stevens. The first train to steam out of Mumbai was from here to Thane in 1853.

Afternoon free.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day free at leisure for independent activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

In time transfer to airport to connect flight for Dehradun.

You will be met on arrival & drive to Rishikesh which is approx. 15 Kms from the airport.

Situated 24 km. upstream from Haridwar, at the confluence of the Rivers Chandrabhaga and Ganga, Rishikesh has long been a spiritual centre.  It is said that the sage Raibhya Rishi did severe penance here and as a reward, God appeared to him in the form of Hrishikesh, hence the name. Rishikesh has numerous ashrams, some of which are internationally recognised as centres of philosophical studies, yoga and meditation.  An international yoga week is organised here every year between 2^nd and 7^th February.  For the adventurous, there are opportunities for white water rafting on the River Ganga.

Upon arrival check in at Hotel.

Overnight at Hotel

Post breakfast proceed for full day tour of Rishikesh & Haridwar

Visit includes Triveni ghat -bathing ghat where every evening an Aarti to river Ganga is performed. Lakshman jhoola -A suspension bridge across the Ganga along the old route to the holy shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath. Temples - include Raghunath Temple, Pushkar Temple, Venkateshwsar Temple, Chandra Mauleshwaran Temple, Shatrughan Temple, Bharat Mandir and Lakshman Temple.  

Haridwar is situated on the right bank of the holy River Ganga, and is the point where the river spreads over the northern plain. Associated with both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, Haridwar is among the seven sacred cities of India.  It is also one of the four venues for the Kumbh Mela, held in its magnitude every twelve years.  Essentially a religious centre which holds promise of salvation for devotees, Haridwar is also a centre of herbal medicine, and traditional studies at Gurukul Kangri.  There are many places of scenic beauty on the outskirts of the town.

Sightseeing includes visit to Chandi devi – A panoramic view of Haridwar can be enjoyed from the temple of Chandi Devi located on top of Neel Parvat.  The temple is a 3 km trek from Chandi Ghat.  Legend has it that Chanda-Munda the army chief of the local demon king, Shumbha-Nishumbha, was killed by Goddess Chandi here.  Bharat mata temple –is a  eight storey building in which the images of cities, heroes and great men are installed. Shanti kunj– is the famous ashram of Gayatri.  Followers and pilgrims from far and wide converge here for yoga and natural cures.

Evening visit GANGA Arti at  Triveni ghat - this is the most important ghat on the river Ganga, at Rishikesh, where a holy dip is a must for every devotee.  The Ganga Aarti performed every evening is a spectacular sight when thousands of lighted lamps are set afloat on the river, after a common evening prayer is said by all the priest from the many thousands of temples.  

Overnight at Hotel.

Post breakfast drive to Delhi.

Delhi - the capital of India – The city consists of two parts - Old & New Delhi. Old Delhi was the capital of Muslim India between 17th and 19th century and has many mosques, monuments and forts. New Delhi, the imperial city was created by the British as the capital of India. In 1911, Edwin Lutyens, the most renowned English architect of the day, was chosen to design New Delhi which flaunts a surprising number of impressive monuments related to its conquests by the Mughals, Turks, Persians and ultimately the British.

 Upon arrival check in at Hotel.

Overnight at Hotel.

Morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi.

 Old Delhi which was the capital of Muslim India between 17th and 19th century and has many mosques, monuments and forts. Begin your day with an exploration of Old Delhi - visit the Jama Masjid, the royal mosque built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in 1656. It is one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world and is constructed in red sandstone and white marble. The main prayer hall has a seating capacity of more than 20,000 worshippers. In the old city of Delhi, walk through the by-lanes of the spice market, the wedding street and the jeweler’s lane to savor the 350 years old culture up-close. There will be great photo opportunities here.

 Enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk, the spine of Old Delhi. Jahanara Begum, the daughter of Shah Jahan designed this commercial place in 1648. Drive past Red fort, built in red sand stone by Shah Jahan in 1648, this magnificent monument is laid out along the river Yamuna as an irregular octagon.

Afternoon drive through the majestic boulevards of New Delhi designed by the Edwin Lutyens in 1920. Lutyens' Delhi includes the grand government buildings and parliament house.

The Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace) is where the Viceroy once lived and now is the official residence of the President of India. It is an imposing structure with 340 rooms, constructed high up on Raisina Hill. View India Gate, a war memorial arch built in honour of 90,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives in World War.

Proceed for your tour to Qutab Minar, a soaring tower of victory, 72.5meter high with five distinct stories. The construction of this minaret commenced in 1193 and was completed in 1368. Built on the foundation of a Hindu temple, many elements of the construction reflect their Hindu and Jain origins. Within the complex, there are myriad monuments that combine both Islamic calligraphy and Hindu motifs.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08                                                          Delhi  - Agra

Post breakfast drive to Agra.

Agra: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire. Today, a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices of red sandstone and white marble, narrow lanes and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains.

Situated on the west bank of River Yamuna, Agra is a part of the great Northern Indian plains. The architectural splendor of the city is reflected in the glorious monuments of medieval India built by great Mughals who ruled India for more than 300 years. In the mid-16th century and earlier 17th century Agra witnessed a frenzied building activity and it was during this time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built. The buildings made during this era were purely in the contemporary Mughal style and of very high quality, which is still reflected in whatever monuments remain in Agra.

Upon arrival check in at Hotel.

Afternoon visit Agra fort & Taj Mahal. (Taj Mahal closed on Fridays)

Agra Fort - situated two kilometres towards west of the Taj Mahal on the banks of the river Yamuna. It was built by the third Mughal Emperor, Akbar, and added to by his son Jahangir and grandson Shahjahan. Agra Fort is an imposing structure with walls of red sandstone, almost two miles long and contains palaces, audience halls and mosques built by all the three emperors. The fort presents a good sampling of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles.

Taj Mahal - The 17th century Taj Mahal is often called a poem in stone. If so, the mausoleum is a love poem - created by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22 years to be completed and was designed and planned by a Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen. (Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays)

Overnight at Hotel.

 Post visit drive to Jaipur, en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri.

 Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and Palace in the late 16th century. It is a veritable fairy tale city and its ruins are in pristine condition. It is not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the former days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, which is the largest gateway in the world.

 After visit continue drive to Jaipur.

 Jaipur: The city was first intended to be called ‘Sawai Jaipur’, named after the boy Prince who commissioned it - Maharaja Jai Singh II - a warrior, astronomer and politician who reigned over the Mughals from 1699 to 1743. Today's Jaipur is pink, visually described as the city shaded with the autumn colors of sunset. Although originally the walls were render set and pigmented the color of red sandstone, Jaipur's universal coat of pink only came in 1876 to coincide with the visit of the Prince of Wales (King Edward VII). Almost the entire city was given a coat of pink paint, thus giving it the name the ‘Pink City’.

 Arrive in Jaipur and check-in at your hotel, where you stay for 02 nights.

 Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10                                                              In Jaipur

Morning excursion to the magnificent Amber Fort.

Tour the chambers and hallways of the palace, famous for the excellence of its design and decoration. Within the complex is Ganesh Pol, an imposing gateway painted with the images of the elephant-headed god, Ganesh. The merging of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles is captured in the Sukh Niwas and Jas Mandir apartments, and the Charbagh garden with its perfectly proportioned landscaping. Pierced screen windows offer views from different vantage points & shimmering mirrors encrust walls of Sheesh Mahal.

Later sightseeing tour of Jaipur.

Visit the Jantar-Mantar Observatory. Built in the 1700s but still appears to be futuristic. It houses unique instruments for measuring the harmony of the heavens! Continue your visit to City Palace to witness the Maharaja’s private collection of textiles and armory. Culminate the tour with a photo stop at Hawa Mahal also known as the "Palace of the Winds." This beautiful façade is probably the most-photographed in Jaipur, with its ornately carved windows designed so the ladies of the palace could look out onto the streets unobserved.

Back at hotel after the above visits.

Overnight at Hotel.

In time transfer to airport to connect flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival leave for international terminal to connect flight for onward destination.

QUOTATION SHEET

The Land cost includes

• 10 nights’ accommodation on Twin share at the hotels mentioned above.
• Daily breakfast at the hotels as per the program.
• Transport using an air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary.
• Services of an English Speaking locally appointed guide during sightseeing..
• All presently applicable taxes on hotels & transportation.

The Land cost does not includes -

• Expenses of personal nature like personal gratuities, telephone charges, laundry, spa activities, drinks, etc.
• Any meals (Lunch & Dinner) not included in the program other than mentioned.
• Entrance fee to monuments as per programme.
• Beverages during meals.
• Any airfare, visa fee, airport tax and any kind of insurance.
• Any Camera / Video Fees at the monuments.