Best of North India Trip with Mumbai

Tour Itinerary

Duration: (20 Nights / 21 Days)
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh – Delhi - Agra – Jaipur –Pushkar – Mandawa – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur – Mumbai

• DAY
  1

  Arrive Delhi(Hotel check in time 1200 Noon)

  

  On your arrival at DelhiInternational Airport, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to hotel for check in. Rest of time free at leisure.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  2

  Delhi – Full Day City Tours

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and proceed for full day guided city tour of Delhi which is the capital city of India and is the most populous city on the planet. The city has been inhabited since 06th Century BC and through most of its history, it served as capital for many kingdom and empires. In 1639AD, The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built a new walled city named Shahjahanabad which served as the capital of Mughal Empire from 1649 until the rebellion of 1857. Shahjahanabad is today called Old Delhi. After that British East India Company chose Delhi to shift its capital from Kolkata to use it as administrative centre. A three member committee was formed to plan the construction of the city. The Key architect of the committees was Sir Edwin Lutyen who gave the shape to city which is now called New Delhi. Start the sightseeing and visit Jama Masjid, located at very busy central street of old Delhi is the largest mosque in India followed by drive past Red Fort (Closed on Monday), both built by Mughal empire shah Jahan followed by Rajghat , cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Later on visit Qutab Minar, Parliament House, India Gate, Secretariat Buildings and Jantar –Mantar Observatory. Rest of time spends time at Janpath or Palika Bazaar for shopping. Back to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  3

  Delhi – Haridwar (220Kms, 5 Hrs drive)

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and later drive to Haridwar (220Kms, 5Hrs drive) is an ancient city where the River Ganges enters the Indo- Gangetic Plains of North India after the journey of 253Kms its source of Gaumukh. It is also regarded as one of the holiest places to Hindu where Kumbh Mela beingcelebrated every 03 years in one of the 04 places.
  
  Amidst the Kumbha Mela, millions of pilgrims, devotees, and tourists congregate in Haridwar to perform ritualistic bathing on the banks of the river Ganges to wash away their sins to attain Moksha. Brahma Kund, the spot where the Amrit fell, is located at Har ki Pauri (literally, "footsteps of the Lord") and is considered to be the most sacred Ghat of Haridwar. On reaching Haridwar check into hotel.
  
  After fresh up visit Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Temple and Har ki Puari Ghat in the evening followed by Ganges Aarti. Back to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  4

  Haridwar - Rishikesh - Haridwar

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and later proceed for same day excursion of Rishikesh (25Kms) is also known as the Gateway of the Garhwal Himalayas. Here you can visit Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Geeta ashram and Triveni Ghat etc. In the evening back to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• DAY
  5

  Haridwar/ Rishikesh – Free & Easy

  

  Take breakfast and hotel and spend time at leisure / own activities.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel

• DAY
  6

  Haridwar – Delhi (220Kms, 4 Hrs drive)

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and spend whole day at leisure until depart for Delhi. Upon arrival check into hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  7

  Delhi - Agra (210Kms, 5Hrs drive)

  

  After early breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven towards your next destination Agra. Following 4 hrs road journey, you will approach Agra and check into hotel. After fresh up you will be taken to witness the exquisiteness of Taj Mahal(closed on Fridays) built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 to enshrine the mortal remains of his Queen Mumtaz followed by visit of Agra Fort. Rest of time free for shopping.
  
  Overnight at the hotel.

• DAY
  8

  Agra /Jaipur (245Kms, 5Hrs drive)

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and later depart for Jaipur; found my Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in 1727 AD. On your way you will visit the UNESCO world heritage site – Fatehpur Sikri. This deserted red sandstone city was built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. Popular highlights of this region are BulandDarwaza, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Diwan-i-Am, Panch Mahal etc. Afternoon arrive Jaipur &and check into hotel. In the evening visit the local markets for shopping. Back to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay at Hotel.

• DAY
  9

  In Jaipur - Excursion to Amber Fort + Half City Tour

  

  After breakfast at the hotel we will take you for excursion of Amber fort to see the fabulous Amber Fort. En-route to Amber you will stop and see the `Palace of Winds’, otherwise known as Hawa Mahal. It is really an elaborate facade behind which the ladies of the court used to watch the daily goings on in the street below.
  
  Afternoon visiting the City Palace, a famous landmark that is expanded over a large area as it occupies one seventh of the city. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur. It has also been included in the world heritage lists. You will also have the opportunity to wander in the local markets where you can shop for souvenirs, traditional Rajasthani attires, skilful art craft of the region etc.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY
  10

  Jaipur – same day excursion to Pushkar (120Kms, 3Hrs drive)

  

  Take breakfast at hotel then proceed for same day excursion of Pushkar. Enroute visit Ajmer to pay the obeisance to the dargah of Hajrat Kwaja Moinuddin followed by visit of Pushkar. On arrivalvisit the Brahma Temple & Pushkar Lake. In the evening drive back to Jaipur.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY
  11

  Jaipur – Mandawa (140Kms, 3 Hrs drive)

  

  After breakfast drive to Mandawa, India. It is part of the Shekhawati region. It is midway between Jhunjhunu and Sikar. Arrive and check into Hotel. After fresh up explore the village and visit Nawalgarh Fort (Bala Kila Fort) -built by Thakur Nawal Singh founded in 1737 AD followed by Roop Niwas Palace - about one km from the Nawalgarh fort is the salubrious Roop Niwas Palace built by Thakur Roop Singh Ji and Rawal Madan Singh Ji. The palace is enchanting with a well-laid garden and fountains. Visit the Anandilal Poddar Haveli, Murarka Haveli, Aath Haveli Complex etc.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY
  12

  Mandawa – Bikaner (160Kms, 4Hrs drive)

  

  After breakfast at hotel drive to Bikaner. On arrival transfer to Hotel. After fresh up half day city tour including Junagarh Fort, Camel Breeding Farm & Temples.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY
  13

  Bikaner – Jaisalmer (330Kms, 6/7Hrs drive)

  

  After breakfast depart by surface for Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is a tiny jewel in the heart of the Thar, the Great Indian Desert. On arrival check into Hotel. Rest of time free at leisure/ take rest.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY
  14

  Jaisalmer – Sightseeing

  

  After breakfast proceed for city sightseeing of Jaisalmer covering Jaisalmer Fort – built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill, Sun Gate. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli &Patwon–Ki-Haveli – some of the beautiful mansions with stone carving and lattice work of breath taking intricacy.
  
  In the afternoon proceed for sam Sand Dune (25Kms away from town) where you would enjoy camel ride on the sand dunes at Sam village. Later in the evening take dinner accompanied by Thar Desert Folk Dance, on sand dunes at sunset. Back to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• DAY
  15

  Jaisalmer – Jodhpur ( 290Kms, 5.5/6Hrs drive)

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and spend time at leisure until drive back to Jodhpur. Upon arrival check into hotel. Rest of time free for shopping.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  16

  Jodhpur – Sightseeing

  

  Post breakfast at hotel enjoy full day sightseeing of Jodhpur, is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan which once served as the seat of Marwar Kingdom. The City was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, a Rajput Chief of the Rathore Clan. Located in Thar Desert is also known as Sun City for the Bright and Sunny weather all round the year and is now a popular tourist destination featuring exquisite Palaces , Fort and Temple scattered in the entire city. Start the sightseeing and visit Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada and Clock Tower etc. Evening visit the local markets / village to experience the way of life of villagers. Back to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  17

  Jodhpur – Udaipur (250Kms, 5hrs drive) via Kumbhalgarh

  

  Post breakfast in the hotel depart for Kumbhalgarh is well known for the impressive Kumbhalgarh Fort, situated in the westerly range of Aravalli Hills, the fort is the second largest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China and the second largest fort in Rajasthan after Chittorgarh Fort. The wall is over 38 km long. Enroute visit Ranakpur Jain Temples, an exceptionally beautiful excursion through the rugged, wooded hills of Rajasthan to the Jain Temples of Ranakpur in the Aravalli Valley, to see one of the best complexes of Jain religion, which is particularly noted for the grandiose scale of its architecture and the highly decorated ceilings, walls and 1444 different pillars. The priests of the temples did all the temple designing and their generations are still continuing the work.
  
  Later continue your drive for Kumbhalgarh. Upon arrival visit the Kumbhalgarh fort, built by Rana Kumbha between AD 1443 and 1458 under the supervision of famous architect Mandan. The fort was constructed on the site of an older castle which is ascribed to Samprati, a Jaina prince of the second century BC. Rana Fateh Singh (1885-1930 AD), one of the greatest builders of the time constructed Badal Mahal inside the fort.The important buildings within the fort are Badal Mahal, Kumbha Palace, Brahmanical and Jain Temples, water reservoirs, baoris, chhattris etc. Continue your drive for Udaipur. On arrival check into hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  18

  Udaipur – Sightseeing

  

  After breakfast at hotel explore the city of Udaipur was the historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar in the former Rajputana. Maharana Udai Singh of the Sisodia clan of Rajput founded the city in 1553and shifted his capital from the city of Chittorgarh to Udaipur. It remained as the capital city till 1818 when it became a British princely state,and thereafter the Mewar province became a part of Rajasthan when India gained independence in 1947. Now, Udaipur is a very popular tourist destination of Rajasthan Known for its history, culture, scenic locations and the Rajput-era palaces.
  
  Start the sightseeing covering Saheliyon–Ki–Bari; is a major garden and a popular tourist spot in the northern part of the city. The garden with its fountains and kiosks, a lotus pool and marble elephants, was laid for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry. Later on visit Jagdish Temple ; dedicated to Lord Vishnu & approachable by a broad flight of steps, the shrine is a rectangular platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture followed by City Palace – located aside of Lake Pichola & Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum). In the evening enjoy boat ride in Lake Pichola. Rest of the day free at leisure.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY
  19

  Udaipur – Mumbai (By Flight)

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and spend time at leisure until spend time at leisure until scheduled transfer to Udaipur Airport to board the flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel. Rest of time free for shopping.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  20

  Mumbai – Half day Sightseeing + Shopping

  

  This morning take breakfast in the hotel and later explore the mesmerizing and the most populous city of India. It is also called the financial capital of India where the multinational companies flourishing in a big way. The city is established on what was once an archipelago of Seven Islands. Over the years, it saw many changes and became the very popular business hub all around the world.
  
  Start your city tour and visit Gateway of India – one of the most famous landmarks built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India. Prince of Wales Museum – close of the Gateway of India has a priceless collection of Art, sculpture, painting & traditional utensils followed by Siddhi Vinayak Temple, Dhobi Ghat, Haji Ali Mosque, Choupatty Beach and Marine Drive etc. Evening free for Shopping.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  21

  Mumbai – Free & Leisure / Departure

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and stay free at leisure / own activities until scheduled transfer to Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
  
  Tour ends with happy Memories.