Best of Rajasthan with Goa Tour
This 14 Days tour offers visit to various Rajasthan areas.
Best of Rajasthan with Goa Tour
Tour Itinerary
Duration: (13 Nights / 14 Days)
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Mumbai - Goa
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1
Arrive Delhi (Hotel Check in Time 1200 Noon)
Scheduled arrive New Delhi International Airport; meet our representative in the ‘Arrival Halls’ where he will be standing there with the placard of your name. Upon meeting, he will warmly welcome with marigold flower and later accompany you till hotel to facilitate your check into your hotel. Rest of time free for your own activities.
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Delhi – Full day City Tour
Take breakfast in the coffee shop of the hotel and later proceed for full day 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 now 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 visit of Red Fort (Closed on Monday), both built by Mughal empire shah Jahan. Enjoy Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk is one of the busiest markets in Old Delhi.
In the afternoon enter New Delhi to visit some other monuments like 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.
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Delhi/ Agra (210Kms, 4 Hrs drive)
Take early breakfast in the hotel and later depart for Agra, a former capital found by Mughal emperor Akbar. This city is located on the bank of River Yamuna. It is now a major tourist destination of India because of many splendid Mughal era buildings most important among them is the Taj Mahal which attracts huge crowd from all over the world. Following 4 Hrs journey on the newly built Taj Expressway, you will enter the city and check in into hotel. After taking some rest followed by sumptuous lunch in the hotel get ready for half day sightseeing. Your tour guide who will meet you in the lobby of the hotel and start the briefing about your whole day schedule with the interesting story behind building up the magnificent monument of Taj Mahal. Embark the taxi and proceed for Half day City tour including Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays) built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630 AD to enshrine the mortal remains of his Queen Mumtaz.
In the evening visit Agra Fort followed by Marble factory. Back to hotel.
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Agra /Jaipur (245 Kms, 5 Hrs drive)
Post early breakfast in the coffee shop of the hotel check out the hotel and depart for Jaipur, also known with the nickname of Pink City. Following hardly 1 hour you will arrive reach Fatehpur Sikri (55Kms from away from Agra), a UNESCO World Heritage site. This city was founded by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1569 AD to honor the Sufi saint Salim Chisti and also served as the capital of the Mughal Empire for 15 Years. During the period of 15 years, he took a great interest in laying the foundation of construction of many royal palaces, court, Private Quarters, a mosque and other important buildings with unique architectural style. The entire building complexes were built with the Red sand stone due to easy availability in the region of Fatehpur Sikri. But soon due to interrupted water supply and increasing turmoil in the Rajputana Areas, the capital was shifted to Lahore and then again to Agra. You can visit here the most prominent monuments such as Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, and Tomb of Salim Chishti, Diwan-i-Am, and Panch Mahal etc.
Continue your drive for Jaipur. In the evening arrive and back to hotel. Rest of time free with your own activities.
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In Jaipur (Elephant ride on the way to Amber Fort + Half day City tour)
Post early breakfast in the coffee shop of the hotel meet your tour guide in the lobby of the hotel and proceed for sightseeing including Amber fort (also known as Amer Palace) is a huge royal palace complex overlooking the Maota Lake built amidst beautiful surrounding on the rugged hills showcasing the magnificent amalgam of Hindi and Mughal Architecture style. Here you will take elephant ride to go up the hill to visit the fort and come down by the open jeep. While coming back to city, on the way you can halt and visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace) located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake followed by visit of `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.
Post lunch in the hotel visit City Palace, a famous landmark that is expanded over a large area followed by visit of 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.
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Jaipur - Jodhpur (325 Kms, 6 Hrs drive)
Take breakfast in the hotel and later depart for Jodhpur is the 02nd largest city of the state of Rajasthan. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India featuring forts, palaces and temples of the city. It is also referred as ‘Blue City’ due to the vivid blue painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. In the afternoon arrive the city and check into hotel. After fresh up visit Mehrangarh Fort; built by Jodha Rao, the then chief of Rathore clan followed by visit of Jaswant Thada is a royal cenotaph made up of white Marble lies to the left of the Mehrangarh Fort. Later visit Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the fascinating palaces of Jodhpur, built by Maharaja Umaid Singh in the 20th century. A Part of the palace has been converted into hotel and museum. Rest of time free at leisure.
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Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur (260Kms, 5Hrs drive)
After breakfast at hotel day free at leisure until drive to Udaipur. Enroute visit Ranakpur located between Jodhpur and Udaipur. The city is widely known for Marble Jain Temple. The temple is designed as chaumukha—with four faces. The construction of the temple and quadrupled image symbolize the Tirthankara’s conquest of the four cardinal directions and hence the cosmos. The architecture and stone carvings of the temple is based on the Ancient Mirpur Jain Temple at Mirpur in Rajasthan. Continue your drive for Udaipur. In the afternoon arrive and check into hotel.
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Udaipur - City tour & Boat ride
Post breakfast at hotel start the city tour of Udaipur covering – Saheliyon–Ki–Bari; The garden for the maids of honor of the queen. 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, City Palace-located aside of Lake Pichola & Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum) followed by common boat ride in lake Pichola. Rest of the day free at leisure.
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Udaipur / Mumbai (By Flight)
Scheduled transfer to Udaipur Airport to board the flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival transfer to hotel.
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Mumbai-Full day city tour
Take early breakfast in the hotel and later we will assist you to transfer to Gateway of India jetty to take 01st boat in the upper deck to go to Elephanta Caves. A short pleasure boat rides for the caves are thrilling journey for all. First boat departs at 9:00 am and there are boats at every 30 minutes intervals. Last boat leaves Gateway of India at 2:30 pm. From Elephanta Caves the first return boat starts at 12:00 noon and the last boat departs at 5:30 pm. Elephanta Caves are a group of caves with religious carvings on the “Elephanta” Island (also known as “Gharapuri”).
There are 5 Hindu caves and 2 Buddhist caves. The highlight is a 20 feet “Trimurti” or three headed Lord Shiva. In returning visit Prince of wales museum, Haji Ali Dargah, Dhobi Ghats, Chowpatty Beach and Marina Drive.
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Mumbai - Goa (By Flight)
Take breakfast in the hotel and later scheduled transfer to Airport to board the flight for Goa. On reaching Goa Airport, our representative will help you to transfer to hotel.
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Goa (No Transport Service)
Take breakfast in the hotel and later enjoy your whole day at leisure.
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Goa (No Transport Service)
Take breakfast in the hotel and later enjoy your whole day at leisure.
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Goa – Mumbai (By Flight)-International Airport departure
Take breakfast in the hotel and later spend time at leisure until scheduled transfer to Airport to board the flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival at Mumbai Airport to take onward connecting flight for your home town.
Tour ends with happy memories.
