DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart the USA Depart the USA for India. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment |
DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in Delhi Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Delhi |
DAY 3, Friday - Delhi City Tour, Travel to Agra This morning, enjoy a tour of Old Delhi, an ancient historical city with more than 60,000 identifiable monuments. Visit the Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi , view the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, and the famous Red Fort. Later, in New Delhi you’ll see the Birla Temple, the India Gate, the Parliament House and the Presidential Palace. In the afternoon, continue to Agra Overnight: Agra Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 4, Saturday - Taj Mahal This morning, visit the Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved Queen Mumtaj Mahal. This monumental construction, which took 22 years to complete (1631-53), is most famous for its imposing white-marble dome, and is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture in the world. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure Optional: Half Day Agra City Tour Overnight: Agra Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 5, Sunday - Travel to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri Travel to Jaipur via the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Here you will view the Bulund Darwaza, which is said to be the tallest gateway in the world. Explore the well-preserved buildings of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Panch Mahal Palace and the white marble tomb of the famous Sufi saint - Shaik Salim Chishti. Continue to Jaipur, the famed Pink City of India. The entire city was painted its unique pink color in 1876 to celebrate the visiting Prince of Wales. While the color pink was originally chosen to mimic the red sandstone used prominently in Mughal architecture, it has come to represent the welcoming hospitality of Jaipur Overnight: Jaipur Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 6, Monday - Elephant Ride to Amber Fort This morning's excursion takes you to the 16th century Amber Fort. Ascend the hill to the fort on the back of an elephant and admire views of Jaipur's original city walls and the Maotha Lake below. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Jaipur. You may choose, on your own, to see the massive City Palace or stroll through the delightful gardens dotting the city. For a more lively scene, independently visit the city's colorful bazaar, filled with vendors selling everything from sacks of spices to personal electronics and flowers Optional: Half Day Jaipur City Tour Overnight: Jaipur Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 7, Tuesday - Jaipur, Delhi, Flight to Cochin (Kochi) After breakfast depart Jaipur for Delhi. Arrive in Delhi for your early evening flight to Cochin, now known as Kochi. Upon arrival in Cochin, transfer to your hotel Overnight: Cochin Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 8, Wednesday - Cochin Day at leisure to explore the city of Cochin on your own Optional: Half Day Cochin City Tour (AM) Optional: Kathakali Dance Show (PM) Overnight: Cochin Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 9, Thursday - Flight to Mumbai Enjoy the morning at leisure. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai Optional: Half Day Cruise on Alleppey Backwater with lunch (AM) Overnight: Mumbai Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 10, Friday - Mumbai Day at leisure to explore the city of Mumbai on your own. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner, transfer to the airport for your departure flight which leaves after midnight Optional: Half Day Elephanta Island (AM) Optional: Half Day Mumbai City Tour (PM) Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
DAY 11, Saturday - Arrive USA Arrive USA
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