A land called India

A land called India

Explore the most sought after destinations in India on this fully escorted 10 day tour. A judicious blend of the ancient and the modern; the bustling and the tranquil; the rural and the urban; the monuments and the local life; long drives and walks; this tour has them all. All transfers, sightseeing and transportation; all entrance fees to the monuments and attractions at all destinations; 02 jungle safaris in a shared vehicle at the Ranthambhore national park that is home to the Tiger and other big predators and animals of prey, and is their natural habitat and is not a zoo or an enclosure; a private, chauffeur driven vehicle; domestic flight; and the services of your licensed tour guide for the entire trip from New Delhi to New Delhi as per the itinerary are all included in the tour price.

Day 01:

Arrive in New Delhi. Your tour guide will receive you at the airport.

Overnight- New Delhi

Day 02:

Explore New Delhi. Make a photo stop at the medieval Red Fort- a UNESCO world heritage; enjoy a walking tour of the bustling Chandni Chowk in the old city followed by a rickshaw ride (the ride would be subject to traffic conditions). See the India Gate, the Parliament building, the administrative blocks and the President's residence (for security reasons, we would see these buildings from a distance). Later visit the Qutub Minar- a UNESCO world heritage built around 1199 AD.

Overnight- New Delhi

Day 03:

At an appropriate time (as per the departure time), fly to Jodhpur- the blue City, also known as the Sun City. Visit the impregnable Mehrangarh fort perched atop a hill. This will be followed by a walking tour of the busy and crowded old town and its markets.

Overnight- Jodhpur

Day 04:

Drive to Udaipur after breakfast and check out of the hotel. En route, visit the Ranakpur Jain temple located in the middle of the jungle. The temple was built in 1437 CE in white marble and has over 1444 marble pillars. Continue the drive to Udaipur.

Overnight- Udaipur

Day 05:

Udaipur- often called “Venice of the East” and the Lake City, was recently adjudicated as the most romantic city in India; and the best city in Asia and the third best in the world in 2018 by Travel and Leisure, the USA. Visit the City Palace, the museums, and the galleries and the garden. In the evening, enjoy a romantic boat ride in the lake.

Overnight- Udaipur

Day 06:

Today drive to Jaipur. If time and conditions permit, visit Pushkar- the little town famous for the holy lake; the only Brahma temple of its kind and for being the host to perhaps the largest annual camel fair in the world.

Overnight- Jaipur

Day 07:

Visit the temple of Govind Dev Ji- regarded as the ruler of Jaipur followed by the stunning City Palace, home to the Royal family of Jaipur. Make a quick photo stop at the Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds). Visit the Jantar Mantar- the fascinating medieval observatory- a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Later, visit the mighty Amer Fort- another UNESCO World Heritage site, built atop a hill outside the city. Make a photo stop at the Jal Mahal- the Water Palace.

Overnight- Jaipur

Day 08:

Transfer to the Ranthambhore National Park. Enjoy a jungle safari in a shared vehicle

Overnight- Ranthambhore National Park

Day 09:

Enjoy another safari at Sunrise. Later, transfer to Agra. 

Overnight- Agra

Day 10:

At Sunrise, visit the wondrous Taj Mahal. Later, guests will be seen off at the airport / hotel in New Delhi.