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MUMBAI UDAIPUR JODHPUR JAISALMER BIKANER
MANDAWA JAIPUR AGRA KHAJURAHO VARANASI DELHI |
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MUMBAI UDAIPUR JODHPUR JAISALMER BIKANER
MANDAWA JAIPUR AGRA KHAJURAHO VARANASI DELHI |
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Go Ways Colours & Rituals of India |
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Go Ways Discovery - 05 |
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18 nights /19 days |
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Day 01 :- Arrive Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai. Transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure Overnight at Hotel
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Day 02 :- Mumbai
Morning Visit to Kamla Nehru Park and Hanging Gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar Hill, offering a panoramic view of Marine drive & Chowpatty Beach, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India and drive through the Crawford market, Marine drive & Flora Fountain. Overnight Bombay.
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Day 03 :- Mumbai - Udaipur
Transfer to airport to board flight for Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur and transfer to hotel.. Overnight Udaipur.
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Day 04 :- Udaipur
Morning tour of Udaipur. Visit the city palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar Lake, Sahelion ki bari and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir. Afternoon free. Overnight Udaipur.
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Day 05 :- Udaipur - Ranakpur -Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur visiting Ranakpur Temples enroute. Ranakpur - 98 kms from Udaipur, the Jain Temples built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali. Its surrounding is quiet and picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures and beautiful sculpture. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. The magic of light & shade is really awe inspiring. Surya Temple and other Jain Temples are side attractions. Overnight at Jodhpur
Day 06 :- Jodhpur
Morning visit the Meharangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memorium built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Public Gardens Overnight Jodhpur Overnight Jodhpur.
Day 07 :- Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaisalmer. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Jaisalmer.
Day 08 :- Jaisalmer
Morning visit Jaisalmer. Visit the Fort, bazzars and the old mansions known as “havelis“. People still live in these ancient buildings dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work. Overnight Jaisalmer.
Day 09 :- Jaisalmer - Bikaner
Drive to Bikaner. Afternoon tour of this desert city. Bikaner is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings and births were once celebrated. Overnight Bikaner.
Day 10 :- Bikaner Mandawa
Drive to Mandawa visit the famous Shekhavati villages or Mandawa, Nawalgarh, Dundlod, etc. The villages are full of beautiful frescoes, havelis & mansions. This entire area is like an open air gallery. Overnight in Mandawa or one of the Shekhawati villages.
Day 11 Mandawa Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and transfer to hotel. Rest of the Day at leisure. Overnight Jaipur.
Day 12 Jaipur
Morning tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, & the Observatory . Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Overnight Jaipur.
Day 13 Jaipur Agra
Drive to Agra, visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the the Halls of Public and Private Audience. TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAY. Afternoon free. Overnight Agra.
Day 14 Agra – Gwalior – Khajuraho
Morning drive to Khajuraho ng Gwalior enroute . Visit the Man Mandir, Gujari Mahal (archaeological museum), The Fort, Temples of Sas-Bahu, Teli Ka Mandir, Jai Vilas Palace, Tomb of Gaus Mohammad and the Mausoleum of Tansen. Overnight Khajuraho.
Day 15 Khajuraho
Morning, temple tour of Khajuraho. The world famous Khajuraho temples were built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050 AD. The most important are the Chaunset Yogini Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, The Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu, Vishvanath and Nandi Temples, Lakshmana Temple, Visha Temple of Shiva, which is the largest & most typical of temples. Visit the Eastern group of temples that consist of the Parasvanath Temple - the only Jain Temple surviving at Khajuraho and has excellent sculptures on the outer walls of the Sanctum, the Javeri Temple dedicated to Vishnu. The other temples in this group are those dedicated to Brahma, Yamuna and Adinath. Later transfer to railway station to board Varanasi train. Night on boar the train.
Day 16 Khajuraho – Varanasi
Transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi & transfer to hotel. Overnight Varanasi.
Day 17 Varanasi – Delhi
Early morning boat excursion on the river Ganges. People bathe early in the morning to offer the prayers to the rising sun. The two cremation ghats are Manikarnika & Harishchandra where funeral pyre burns Day and night. Every pious Hindu believes that to die in Kashi and to be cremated on banks of the Ganges is to attain release from the cycle of birth and death. Later transfer to railway station to board the train to Delhi. Night on board the train.
Day 18 Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Transfer to hotel. Tour of Delhi. In Old Delhi visit the Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi , Jama Masjid and visit Red Fort and Jama Mashjid. In New Delhi visit the Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate and Lakshminarayan Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House and Government Secretariat Buildings. Overnight Delhi.
Day 19 Delhi
Check-out from hotel for transfer to Airport for onward journey.
Inclusions
- Accommodation + Breakfast on Twin sharing basis
- Full Day City Tour of Delhi, Jaipur & Jodhpur
- Half Day City Tour of Mumbai, Agra & Udaipur
- Visit to Fatehpur Sikri
- Oneway airfare for Mumbai – Udaipur in Economy Class
- Local Linguistics Guide
- All Transfers in A.C. Innova with English speaking Driver
- Entrance Charges at Mumbai/Udaipur/Jodhpur/Jaipur/ Fatehpur Sikri/Agra/Delhi
- Elephant Ride at Jaipur, subject to availability
- Daily Driver Allowance
- All Hotel and Local Taxes applicable
Exclusions
- Lunch and Dinner
- Any personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, tips to porter etc.
- All items not mentioned in “Inclusions” column
Proposed Flight Details |
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| Mumbai Udaipur |
9W2501 |
0525 |
0720 |
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Please Note :
Above program has been designed by the expert of Go Ways Discovery studio considering travelers time, comfort and maximum experience of their trip to India. In all the programs number of days can be increased/decreased as per the convenience of travelers.
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