Taj Mahal with Romantic India
Duration:
29 Days - 28 Nights
Places Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Pushkar - Udaipur -
Mount Abu - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Bharatpur - Agra
- Delhi - Madras - Tanjore - Madurai - Periyar - Allepey - Cochin
- Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysore - Belur - Halebid - Bangalore -
Mumbai
Day 01 : Delhi
Begin your Tour.
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's ' Taj Mahal with Romantic India Tour '
! On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's
representative to your hotel.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 02 : Delhi
Combined City tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi.
Later proceed on a tour of the city, which includes the main
attraction like Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan
Temple, a modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government
Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre
of New Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan,
Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat
and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and
Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping
centre of Old Delhi.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur
This morning after to the breakfast drive to pink city
of Jaipur.
Arrive Jaipur by lunch and check inn to your hotel.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 04 : Jaipur - Pushkar
This morning breakfast at the hotel.
City tour of Jaipur
In Jaipur, India. The Pink City of Jaipur is a charming place,
which dazzles the eye of a tourist with several architectural
landmarks, stylish monuments, palaces, museums, wide avenues
and colorful bazaars. Though less than 300 years old, the
city is already full of mysteries and legends. Jaipur is surrounded
by hill top forts such as Amber Fort, Jaigarh and Nahargarh.
Enjoy your wonderful discovery of the unparallel beauty of
Jaipur.
City Palace-Conceived and designed by Jai Singh, the City
palace is a fine blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architectur
Overnight : Hotel.
Day 05 : Pushkar
Proceed for Pushkar after breakfast. Reach Pushkar by
noon and relax.
Pushkar being one of the most religious places for Hindus
has the atmosphere of an ancient religious town.The only temple
of God Brahma is in Pushkar thus making Pushkar an important
pilgrimage city for Hindus. Pushkar has become famous in the
world due to its Pushkar Festival which takes place in the
month of November when the whole of Pushkar is transformed
into a spectacular fair ground where thousands of pilgrims
come to bath in the holy water of Pushkar lake and the biggest
cattle and camel markets take place here where Farmers, breeders
and camel traders buy and sell.
Visit the mausoleum, Anasagar and Akbar's Palace.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 06 : Pushkar - Udaipur
This morning after to the breakfast drive to Udaipur (the
Venice of the east).
Arrive Udaipur in the evening and check inn to your hotel.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 07 : Udaipur
This morning breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur.
City tour of Udaipur
Boat Cruise on Lake Pichola
Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar
Lake, Sahelion ki Bari (Queen resort for her friends) and
Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum)
Boat curise on Lake Pichola 4km long and 3km broad, surrounded
by splendid hills, Palaces, temples bathing ghats and embankments
Overnight : Hotel
Day 08 : Udaipur - Mt.Abu via Ranakpur
Morning drive to the only hill resort of Rajasthan Mt.Abu
enroute visiting the famous Jain temples of Ranakpur.
Arrive Mt.Abu and check inn to your hotel.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 09 : Mt.Abu - Jodhpur
Morning at leisure to enjoy the scenic beauty of this
hill station.
After lunch transfer to Jodhpur.check inn to your hotel.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 10 : Jodhpur
This morning after to the breakfast proceed to city tour
of Jaipur
City tour of Jodhpur
Visit the Mehrangarh 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 : Hotel
Day 11 : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
This morning after breakfast full day sightseeing tour
of Jaisalmer
Visit the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is
the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow
sandstone stands, with its awesome splendor, dominating the
amber-hued city.
The city has an interesting legend associated with it, according
to which, Lord Krishna-the head of the Yadav Clan, foretold
Arjuna that a remote descendent of the Yadav Clan would build
his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled
in 1156 AD when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan
and a Bhatti Rajput, abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded
a new capital -Jaisalmer, perched on the Trikuta Hill.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 12 : Jaisalmer - Bikaner
This morning drive to Bikaner and cheek into your hotel
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Bikaner.
Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. Long
before this, the city was a trade center on the caravan routes
from Africa and West Asia. Bikaners dominant features
are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands
on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 kms. wall, which can be entered
from 5 gates. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls
and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and
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. Also visit Lallgarh Palace,
the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple
Overnight : Hotel
Day 13 : Bikaner - Mandawa
This morning after to the breakfast drive to Mandawa and
transtered to your hotel
Visit Mandawa
Afternoon visit Mandwa, founded in 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh
and still the home of his descendants. See beautiful frescoes,
havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle, one of the finest castles
of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collections of armories,
costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820, ancient coins, numismatic
collection and many other interesting items, preserved in
a museum.
A walking tour of the painted 'havelis' of some of the leading
business families of the country.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 14 : Mandawa - Bharatpur
Morning drive to Bharatpur transtered to your hotel
Evening make a visit to the sanctuary.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 15 : Bharatpur - Agra
Early morning make a visit to the sanctuary to see the
birds in their natural habitat.
After breakfast drive down to Agra
Visit Taj Mahal.
Visit Taj Mahal, Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later
you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra
which offers an excellant range of white marble, fashionable
wear & exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop!
.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 16 : Agra - Delhi - Madras
Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to Delhi domestic
airport to connect flight to Madras.
Arrive Madras in the evening and check inn to your hotel.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 17 : Madras
Full day city tour of Madras including the Snake park
and Kapaleeswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the museum.
Day 18 : Madras - Tanjore
Morning drive to Tanjore and check inn to your hotel
Evening at leisure.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 19 : Tanjore - Madurai
Morning start the tour of Tanjore visiting the Brihadeshwara
Temple , a typical architecture from the 11th century.
Later visit the Saraswati Mahal Library. .
Overnight : Hotel
Day 20 : Madurai - Periyar
Morning visit the world famous Meenakshi Sundereshwara
temple , a huge Dravidian temple complex .
After lunch depart for Periyar wild life sanctuary.
Arrive Periyar in the evening and check inn hotel.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 21 : Periyar - Allepey
Morning boat cruise on the lake to get a closer look at
the wild elephants.
Later drive to reach the small beautiful town of Allepey situated
on the backwaters of Kerala
Overnight : Hotel
Day 22 : Allepey - Cochin
Explore rural life in the Backwaters.
Evening watch a Kathakali dance performance
Overnight: Hotel
Day 23 : Cochin
This morning city sightseeing tour.
City tour of Cochin
Visit the Dutch palace, Jewish Synagogue, chinese fishing
nets, St. Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Church. Also visit
the Hill Palace Museum which displays articles of archeological
importance.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 24 : Cochin - Coimbatore
After breakfast drive to Coimbatore also called the
Manchester of South India '.
Arrive by lunch and soon after lunch visit the Maruthamalai
temple.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 25 : Coimbatore - Ooty
Morning drive to the queen of hill stations,Ooty known
for its salubrious climate and scenic beauty.
After lunch arrive Ooty
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 26 : Ooty - Mysore
This morning drive to Mysore and transfer to hotel.
Visit Vrindavan Garden
Visit Vrindavan Garden Like Mughal Pattern, Vrindavan Garden
is built step by step below the dam. Fountain, Flower beds,
topiary-all have made the environment beautiful and romantic.
In the evening the garden is illuminated and it looks more
beautiful and also the fountains of the garden are operated
rhythymically with music.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 27 : Mysore - Belur - Halebid
Transfer to Belur, the superbly preserved Chennkesava
Temple here is a tribute to the skill and genius of the medieval
craftsman.
Later visit Halebid temple 10 kms. From Belur, a riot of carvings
left incomplete after 80 years of labour.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 28 : Halebid - Bangalore
Drive to Bangalore to catch flight to Mumbai.
Arrive Mumbai in the evening and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 29 : Bangalore - Mumbai
After breakfast proceed for a half day city tour of Mumbai
visiting Kamla Nehru park, Hanging gardens situated on the
slopes of Malabar hill offering a panoramic view of Marine
Drive and Chawpatty beach, Prince of wales museum, Mani Bhawan,
Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India and drive through the Crawford
market.
Evening transferred to the International Airport to board
the flight for your onward journey to backhome with sweet
and unforgettable memories of Taj Mahal with Romantic India
Tour ' ! escorted by Vardhman Vacations
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