North with Enchanting South India

Upon your arrival at New Delhi international airport, our representative will wait for you outside the arrival gate to welcome you in traditional Indian style with tilak and garland and then our drive and representative will take you to your hotel, our representative will help you in check in formalities later we will handover you your travel documents like itinerary- hotel service vouchers train /flight tickets if any and some important traveling tips of India and Indian sub-continent after that you can go to your hotel room. Rest of the day is at leisure or Depending on your arrival timing if you will arrive in the first half of the day then can visit Akshardham temple. The temple, which attracts approximately 70 percent of all tourists who visit Delhi basically known as swaminarayan temple in the evening you can enjoy sound and light show at the temple, Evening back to hotel for night stay. A Fine Blend Of Ancient Traditions And Modern Lifestyle Can Be Seen In Every Corner Of This Never Sleeping City

Morning after breakfast at the hotel you guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and then we start a thrilling day sightseeing of Modern capital of India. The city is divided into two sections which are Old and New Delhi we begin the city tour from the Old Delhi. Old Delhi – A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi covers Raj Ghat – the monument position where the father of nation Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid – the biggest mosque in India and the Red Fort – once the main lavish citadel and palace of the Mughal kingdom. Also enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to narrow and historic streets of Chandni Chowk bazaar. Then we will proceed for lunch in some famous restaurant in Delhi. After lunch we more to New Delhi Start with a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive all along the traditional path – Rajpath, past the impressive India Gate, Parliament House and the President's Residence. Also visit Lotus Temple the remark of peace. Later in e an evening free for shopping, Overnight in New Delhi.

Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi airport to board your flight for Udaipur, on arrival at udaipur our representative will receive you at the airport and transfer to hotel, evening enjoy a boat ride in the lake around sunset offers a breathtaking view of the Lake and City Palaces. Back to hotel and overnight stay will be at Udaipur. Udaipur also known as city of lakes Udaipur, formerly the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, it’s set around a series of artificial lakes and is known for its lavish royal residences. City Palace, overlooking Lake Pichola, is a monumental complex of 11 palaces, courtyards and gardens, famed for its intricate peacock mosaics

After delicious breakfast, set out for the city tour of Udaipur. Udaipur city palace The City Palace towers over the Pichola Lake. The balconies, cupolas and towers of the palace give a wonderful view of the lake and the surrounding city. This complex actually consists of four major and several minor palaces that collectively form the magnificent City Palace. The main part of the palace is now preserved as a museum displaying ancient artefacts. Jag Mandir is a palace built on an island on the Lake Pichola. Also called the ‘Lake Garden Palace’, the construction for this began in 1551 and was completed around 1652. The royal family used the palace as its summer resort and for hosting parties. Interestingly, Prince Khurram – later Emperor Shah Jahan – was given shelter here when he rebelled against his father Emperor Jahangir. The palace had such an impact on Emperor Shah Jahan that it went on to become the inspiration for one of the most magnificent Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal. Jagdish Temple An example of the Indo-Aryan style of architecture, Jagdish Temple was built in 1651 and continues to be one of the most famous temples in Udaipur. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the structure is an architectural marvel with carved pillars, graceful ceilings and painted walls. This three-storied temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singh. Fatehsagar lake This delightful lake, bordered by hills and woodlands, lies to the north of Lake Pichola. This artificial lake is connected to Lake Pichola by a canal. The lake houses the beautiful Nehru Island as well as an islet on which stands the Udaipur Solar Observatory. It was inaugurated by the Duke of Connaught and was initially called Connaught Bundh. Saheliyo ki bari Built by Rana Sangram Singh as a garden for women, Saheliyo-ki-Bari or the Courtyard of the Maidens is a popular tourist destination. Along with a small museum, it has several attractions such as marble elephants, fountains, kiosks and a lotus pool. Bhartiya lok kala mandir Dedicated to the study of folk art, culture, songs and festivals of Rajasthan, Gujrat and Madhya Pradesh, Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal is a cultural institution in Udaipur. Besides propagating folk culture, it also houses a museum that exhibits various artefacts of Rajasthani culture. Bagore-ki-Haveli is located by Lake Pichola, at Gangaur Ghat. Amar Chand Badwa, the Prime Minister of Mewar, built it in the 18th century. The massive palace has over a hundred rooms that display costumes and modern art. The glass and mirrors in the interiors are structured in classical haveli style and evening enjoys puppet show at Bagore ki Haveli.

After breakfast at hotel drive to Jodhpur the blue city enroute visit Ranakpur jain Temples basically Ranakpur is a village located in the lush green valley of Aravalli mountain ranges in Pali district of Rajasthan, in western India. It is home to one of the biggest and most important Jain temple complexes of India, covering an area of nearly 48,000 square feet area, and has 29 halls, 80 domes and supported by 1444 marble pillars, each of them intricately and artistically carved, yet no two of them are alike. On arrival at jodhpur check in at hotel and afternoon proceed to visit Jodhpur start from well-known for its famed Mehrangarh Fort, bright, sunny weather, blue houses, the luxurious Umaid Bhawan Palace, lavish weddings, awesome food, yummy Jodhpur sweets, proximity to the Thar Desert, humble people and mithi boli, Though Jodhpur is a well-known name but there is still a lot that remains hidden in the walls of its fort and the streets dotted with blue houses. On arrival check in at the hotel and evening is free at leisure. Overnight stay is in Jodhpur.

Morning after breakfast Drive to Jaipur on Arrival at Jaipur check in at hotel, Jaipur, the capital of India’s Rajasthan state, evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building color and evening enjoys aarti at birla temple with lights and lamps back to hotel for Overnight stay. Jaipur is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building color. At the center of its stately street grid (notable in India) stands the opulent, colonnaded City Palace complex. With gardens, courtyards and museums, part of it is still a royal residence

Breakfast in the hotel and in the lobby your guide will meet you and we proceed for a city of Jaipur. First we start from Amber fort one of the most magnificent destinations in Jaipur, on the rugged hills outside of town sits Amber Fort. (Amber Fort). It is an example of fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture built in red sandstone and white marble. The highlight of the fort is the Sheesh Mahal (mirror Palace), a palace known for its craftsmanship in mirrors. On the way we visit The Jal Mahal on a picturesque palace amidst the Man Sagar Lake is Jaipur’s lake palace surrounded with water. It was built for royal duck shooting parties. After that we proceed to visit Hawa Mahal – The most famous landmark of Jaipur, the palace of winds built in 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh was actually planned for the royal household to have a look at everyday life of the city. The palace has tier upon tier of curved arch surmounting fairy casements with “jali” – latticework screens. City Palace forms one of the most famous points of interest and a major milestone in Jaipur. The beautiful development was designed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his rule. Among the various fortifications and castles of Jaipur, Town Structure is unique, with its excellent art and structure. Town Structure complicated protects a large place, which is separated into a series of home gardens, courtyards and structures. At first, Raja Jai Singh designed the external wall using a large place. The additional lavish structures were constructed later by the thriving kings. Jantar Mantar – Largest of the five remarkable observatories made by Jai Singh in five different cities, this is the best-preserved one. It shows the Maharaja’s passion for astronomy. Evening is free at leisure or for shopping of textiles and art.. Overnight stay is at Jaipur.

Breakfast at the hotel and we will drive to Agra enroute visit Abhaneri is a village in the Dausa district of Rajasthan state in India. It is situated at a distance of 95 km from Jaipur, on the Jaipur-Agra road. The place is popular for the Chand Baori step well and Harshat Mata Temple. After visiting we will visit yet another fascinating Fatehpur Sikri is a small city in northern India, just west of Agra, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor. Red sandstone buildings cluster at its center. Buland Darwaza gate is the entrance to Jama Masjid mosque. Nearby is the marble Tomb of Salim Chishti. Diwan-E-Khas hall has a carved central pillar. Jodha Bais Palace is a mix of Hindu and Mughal styles, next to the 5-story Panch Mahal that overlooks the site On arrival at Agra check in at hotel and evening vist mehtab bagh and Overnight at Agra.

Early morning around 6 am we will proceed to visit Taj mahal at the time of sun rise, we don’t need to say anything about the Taj Mahal every travel lover knows what is Taj Mahal. Described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, it was constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of white marble took 22 years to complete (1630-1652 AD). Ustad Ahamad Lahori, a Persian Architect, is said to be the main designer and planner for this magnificent memorial. On full moon nights, the glory of the Taj is at its best. Over the centuries, the Taj has attracted more visitors than perhaps any other Monuments in the country, and it is all too easy resort to conventional superlatives when describing it. What makes the Taj Unique is its perfect proportions, distinct Agra fort The great Mughal Emperor Akbar commissioned the construction of the Agra Fort in 1565 A.D., although additions were made till the time of his grandson Shah Jahan. The forbidding exteriors of this fort hight an inner pardise. The fort is crescent shaped, flattended on the east with a long, nearly straight wall facing the river. It has a total perimeter of 2.4 k.m., and is ringed by double castellated ramparts of red sandstone punctuated at regular intervals by bastions. A 9 mt. wide and 10 mt. deep moat surround the outer wall. There are number of exquisite building like the Moti Masjid-a white marvel mosque akin to a perfect pearl, Diwan-e-Am, Diwan-e-Khaas, Jehangir's Palace, Khaas Mahal, Shish Mahal and Musamman or Samman Burj-where Shahjahan was held captive in 1666 A.D. Baby taj Itmad-ud-Daulah is the tomb of Mirza Ghyas Beg, a persian who had obtained service in Akbar Court. The Marvel tomb was made by Emperor Jehangir's Queen, Noorjahan, for his father Mirza Ghyas Beg during 1622-1628 A.D.. The Craftmanship at Itmad-ud-Daulah foreshadows that of the Taj Mahal. It was here that. "Pietra Dura"-the inlay work on marble-so characteristic of the Taj-was first used.

Have Breakfast in Agra hotel drive back to Delhi, On your arrival at Delhi we will transfer you to Delhi airport to catch your flight for Mumbai, On arrival at Mumbai our representative will receive you at the Mumbai airport and transfer hotel, evening you can enjoy marine drive beach Marine Drive is a 3.5-kilometre-long boulevard in South Mumbai in the city of Mumbai. It is a 'C'-shaped six-lane concrete road along the coast, which is a natural bay. The road links Nariman Point to Babulnath and Malabar Hill. Back to hotel and night stay in Mumbai.

Morning after breakfast we will proceed for guided city tour of Mumbai, Elephanta Caves are a network of sculpted caves located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres to the east of the city of Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra. GATEWAY OF INDIA – The Gateway of India was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary for the Delhi Durbar in 1911 when Delhi became capital of India. Situated at the Apollo Bunder, the gateway holds greater historical significance. The monument is complete with four turrets and intricate latticework carved into the yellow basalt stone. PRINCE OF WALES MUSEUM – The Prince of Wales museum Was built in the year 1914, it is surrounded by beautiful landscapes forming an ideal getaway. The museum houses art, sculpture, rare coins, and old firearms and a priceless collection of miniature paintings. This museum is regarded as one of the best museums in the country. MARINE DRIVE – A stroll down the Marine Drive is definitely one of the best way to discover Mumbai. This winding stretch of road extends from Nariman Point to Malabar Hills.it’s also called as Queen’s Necklace because of its curvy shape and many street lights with sky scrappers on one side and Arabian sea on other.. JUHU – Nicknamed as the uptown paradise, It is a place that attracts a large number of visitors throughout the yearJuhu beach is attractively studded with five star hotels offering the customers a splendid view of the coast. The beach remains overcrowded on weekends. The general beach activities like camel rides, pony rides, acrobats, performing monkeys and entertainers keep tourists enthralled all the time. JUHU – Mumbai Nicknamed as the uptown bourgeois paradise, Juhu Beach is a place that attracts a large number of visitors throughout the year. Characterised by walkers, screaming children and courting couples, the beach covers an area of about 5 kilometres. Juhu beach is attractively studded with many five star hotels offering the customers a splendid view of the coast. The beach remains noticeably crowded on weekends. Moreover, the beach activities like camel rides, pony rides, acrobats, performing monkeys and entertainers will keep you enthralled all the time. Keep away from hawkers. HANGING GARDENS – The Hanging Gardens was built during the early 1880s over Mumbai's main reservoir at the top of the Malabar HillsIt was built on this location to cover water from contaminating activities of Towers of Silwnce which is nearby. The garden provides lovely sunset views over the Arabian Sea. CHOWPATTY – Another sandy attraction of Mumbai is the Chowpatty beach in the suburbs of the city. Chowpatty is perhaps the most famous beach of Mumbai, flooded by the usual hustle and bustle of roadside vendors, screaming kids, Ferris wheels, pony rides, wayside astrologers, monkey shows, Moreover, the bhelpuri shops and sometimes the film shoot or a street play also adds to the festive atmosphere of the beach. JAIN TEMPLE – Jain temple of Mumbai Located on the Malabar Hill, it houses frescoes depicting various events in the lives of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras. Evening free for shopping or other activities overnight stay at hotel.

Morning after breakfast transfer to Mumbai airport to catch flight for Aurangabad, on arrival at Aurangabad our representative will receive you at the airport and transfer you to hotel. Afternoon proceed to visit Ellora caves Wolrd famous Ellora Caves situated 30 kilometers from Aurangabad city. Ellora Caves are World Heritage Site, really impressive rock cut temples & monasteries. There are 34 caves, structures excavated out of the vertical face of the hills. There are 12 Mahayana Buddhist caves (caves 1-12), 17 Hindu caves (caves 13-29) and 5 caves of the Jain faith (caves 30-34), 22 more caves, dedicated to Lord Shiva, were recently discovered. The Ellora Caves are not only a unique artistic creation but also with its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India. Evening back to Aurangabad and night stay in Aurangabad.

Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Ajanta caves the historical caves of Ajanta are situated at a distance of 6.5 kilometers from Fardapur, a village that is 101 kilometers in the northern direction of Aurangabad and just 55 kilometers from Jalgaon. There is a regular bus service to the caves up to the T-Junction which is 4 kilometers short of the caves. Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) offers accommodation in resorts near this junction and semi-luxury and regular accommodation at Fardapur. After that back to Aurangabad and visit the forts of Daulatabad and Khultabad, 16 and 24 kilometers from Aurangabad, are on the way to Ellora and are popular destinations in this region. The Daulatabad Fort is an impressive monument, founded by the Yadavas of Deogiri in 11thcentury AD Evening free back to hotel and night stay in Aurangabad.

morning after breakfast at the hotel you will fly for Mumbai and then for cochin, On arrival at cochin Our representative will receive you at the airport and transfer to hotel, rest of the evening at leisure and later we will proceed to see the kathakali dance show one of the major forms of classical Indian dance. It is another "story play" genre of art, but one distinguished by its elaborately colorful make-up, costumes and face masks wearing actor- dancers, who have traditionally been all. Night stay at cochin.

Morning after breakfast at the hotel proceed to visit Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.From time immemorial, the Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese have left indelible marks on the history and development of Cochin. Over the years, Cochin has emerged as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala and is perhaps the second most important city on the west coast of India (after Mumbai/Bombay). Cochin is proud of its world class port and international airport that link it to many major cities worldwide.

Morning after breakfast at the hotel, drive to Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range in India’s Kerala state. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it's surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Eravikulam National Park, a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiri tahr, is home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, hiking trails and 2,695m-tall Anamudi Peak evening overnight at hotel.

Morning after breakfast drive to Thekkady, On arrival check in at hotel and in the afternoon proceed to visit Thekkady is famous for the wildlife sanctuary located here. There is boating facility at Thekkady where the boat will take you around the Wildlife Sanctuary through the Periyar Lake. One can see wild animals during this boat ride but need to be very quiet. Mullapperiyar dam can also be seen during this boat ride. Note that, Mullapperiyar dam and Periyar wildlife sanctuary can be seen only during this boating and cannot be accessed by road evening visit spice market and night stay in Thekkady.

Morning after breakfast proceed to Kumarakom, On arrival at kumarakom check in at houseboat. A houseboat is a specially designed boat for human dwelling. The Houseboats of Kerala, popularly known as the ‘Kettuvallams’ are the large floating formations with high load carrying capacity. They reflect the culture and heritage of Kerala. In the initial stages, they were primarily used for the transportation of men or / and materials from the isolated and interior villages of Kerala’s bakwater areas to the then major trading centers like Allepy, kollam, Cochin, or Kottayam etc. night stay in houseboat.

Morning after breakfast at the hotel we will transfer you to Cochin airport to catch your flight for Delhi, on arrival at Delhi our representative will receive you and transfer you to hotel rest of the day is at leisure and night stay in Delhi.

Morning after breakfast according to your flight timings we will transfer you to Delhi international airport to catch your next flight for your next destination. After your memorable Rajasthan tour hope you will take a bag full of your memories of India that you will never forget in your lifetime.