Day 01: Goa

Welcome to Goa!! Goa is India’s smallest state in terms of area and the fourth smallest in terms of population. Goa is renowned for its exotic beaches and therefore it attracts million of tourists every year. Goa is a party state and therefore it becomes over populated particularly during the Christmas and New Year. You will be well received on your arrival at Goa airport and transfer to hotel. Arrive hotel and check in to your room. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 02: Goa

After breakfast at hotel, proceed to visit North Goa (from 09.30am- 1800pm), visiting Dolphins (by boat), Calangute, Baga, Anjuna and finally 1hrs boat cruise on river Mandovi in Panjim.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Goa

After breakfast at hotel, proceed to visit South Goa, visiting Dauna Paula, Mobor Beach, Old Goa churches, Mangeshi Temple, Spice Plantation, Shanta Durga Temple, Mahalsha Temple, Ancestral Goa(Big Foot) and Panjim.
Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Goa

Breakfast at hotel and rest of the day at leisure for independent activities or enjoy the beach etc.
Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Goa – Delhi- Fly

After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to airport to board your flight to Delhi. New Delhi is the 8th city built by British. Delhi is famous for its beautiful monuments built by different emperors, which can be seen during the city tour. You will be well received on your arrival at the Delhi airport and transfer to hotel. After check- in formality, you will check in to the room.

Day 06: Delhi

After breakfast at hotel, proceed for full day city tour of Old Delhi (in the morning) and New Delhi (in the afternoon).The city of Delhi can be divided into two parts, Old Delhi and New Delhi. The sightseeing of Old Delhi includes a visit to Jama Masjid- India’s largest mosque, Red Fort- constructed by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Rajghat- cremation site of father of Nation- Mahatma Gandhi and finally enjoy the rickshaw ride through the old streets of Chandni Chawk, the busiest market of Old Delhi.

Sightseeing of New Delhi includes a visit to India Gate- built in memory of Indian soldiers killed during the First World War. Rashtrapati Bhawan (from outside)- built in the early 20th century as the Imperial residence of the Viceroy, today the official residence of the President of India. Parliament House. Humayun’s Tomb- is the first Mughal garden tomb, which looks like the famous Taj Mahal and finally Qutab Minar. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 07: Delhi- Agra (210Kms and 4hrs drive)

After breakfast at hotel, drive to Agra. On the way visit the tomb of Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great , which is a magnificent gateway in white and colored marble with four elegant minarets. Agra is famous for world s most beautiful monument of love- Taj Mahal. Agra had become one of the great centers of art, culture, learning and commerce. Agra is also an excellent place to buy leather, as it exports shoes, bags, briefcases and jackets. Arrive Agra and check in to your hotel. In the afternoon, proceed for city tour of Agra, visiting the massive Agra Fort- constructed out of red sand stone by the Mughal Emperor Akbar and containing the Halls of Public and Private Audience. The Taj Mahal is recognized worldwide as a symbol of eternal love. Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays.

Day 08: Agra- Jaipur (230Kms and 5-6hrs drive)

OPTION: Wake up early in the morning to visit Taj Mahal at sunrise (an extra cost). Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at hotel, drive to Jaipur. On the way, visit Fatehpur Sikri (40kms from Agra) and Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (17kms further from Fatehpur Sikri). It is a beautiful palace complex with Hindu and Muslim artistic buildings. You can visit Birbal s Palace (Hindu building), Jodhbai s Palace (Hindu building), Jami Masjid, Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti and Buland Darwaza etc. Buland Darwaza is also called Gate of Magnificence. The Keoladeo Ghana National Park or Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan is a famous Bird sanctuary that witness thousands of rare and highly endangered birds such as the Siberian Crane come here during the winter season.

Continue driving to Jaipur. Jaipur or the Pink City was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743) and is the capital city of the state of Rajasthan. Jaipur with Agra and Delhi has made a circuit, which is called India s Golden Triangle- the most popular tourist destinations in India. Jaipur is a planned city built according to the ancient Hindu treatise Vastu Sashtra . Jaipur is the perfect place to shop for Handicrafts, antiques, jewelry, gems, pottery, carpets, textiles, metalwork and leather ware. Jaipur is renowned for hand- dyed and embroidered textiles, Handicrafts, antiques, pottery, carpets, jewellery and the best selection of precious stones and metals in India.Arrive Jaipur and check into your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 09: Jaipur

After breakfast at hotel, proceed to visit Amber Fort, the ancient capital of Jaipur. Amber Fort is built on the crest of a rocky hill behind the Maota Lake in the outskirt of Jaipur. Ascend the Fort on elephant back (subject to availability). One can enter the Palace complex through Suraj Pole (Sun Gate) and step into Jaleb Chowk, where one can have elephant ride. Singh Pole (Lion Gate) gives the access to the palaces. Diwan- i- Am (public Audience), Ganesh Pole, Sheesh Mahal, Jas Mandir (temple), Sukh Mahal and the Palace of Mansingh.

In the afternoon, proceed to visit the Pink City of Jaipur, visiting City Palace, built between 1728- 1732, it occupies the center of Jaipur and is surrounded by high walls. The important buildings within the Palace are textile and the costume museum, armory museum, Diwan-I-Khas and Diwan-I-am. Jantar Mantar is the largest stone observatory in the World and one of the five astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh in India. On the way back to hotel, stop for photo clicks at the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of the Winds, which is Jaipur s most famous building was built for the ladies of the harem.  Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 10: Jaipur – Delhi (260Kms and 5hrs drive)

Fly back home Breakfast at hotel and rest of the morning at leisure. OR you can visit Sanganer village in the outskirt of Jaipur, which is famous for handmade paper industry and textile printing. The crafts created in this town are really unique and that is the reason, they are not loved by Indians as well as by foreigners. In the afternoon, drive to Delhi. OR Fly to Delhi in the evening (on an extra cost). In that case, you have free afternoon for shopping in Jaipur. Jaipur’s colorful markets offer a great break to stop and shop on you tour. Jaipur is the perfect place to shop for Handicrafts, antiques, jewelry, gems, pottery, carpets, textiles, metalwork and leather ware.