Romantic Getaway 17 Days Tour Day 01 Delhi Early morning arrival and transfer to the Pre-booked Hotel. After breakfast sightseeing tour of Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British Empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan (President's House), Red Fort, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial. Also visit Laxmi Narayan Temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 02 Goa Assistance upon arrival and transfer to the Hotel, day free at leisure. An exquisite stretch of coastline extending between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, Goa offers miles of beautiful beaches set against a backdrop of swaying palm trees. A former Portuguese colony, the area has a distinct Mediterranean flavour and it is an ideal place to relax at the end of a tour. Overnight at the Hotel Day 03 Goa Breakfast at the Hotel day free at leisure. Over night at the Hotel Day 04 Goa Breakfast at the Hotel day free at leisure. Over night at the Hotel Day 05 Goa – Mumbai – Udaipur Assistance upon arrival and transfer to the Hotel, evening enjoy boat ride at lake Pichola lake. Udaipur with its proud tradition of chivalry and its legendary Rajas and Ranis, the leading princely state of Mewar beckons you, renowned for its gardens, lakes, forts and palaces, en-route visit the exquisite Jain temples at Ranakpur – the largest Jain temple complex in India. Over night at the Hotel Day 06 Udaipur Breakfast at the Hotel later proceed to visit City Palace One of the largest palace in the world - an amalgam of Mughal and Rajput art, visit Sahelion Ki Bari A pleasure garden and a summer palace - a delight for the eyes, Jagdish Temple Truly an architectural wonder, Shilp Gram Udyog Presenting the diversity of thearts and crafts of Western India. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel Day 07 Udaipur – Jodhpur (en-route Ranakpur) (270Kms/Approx 6 Hrs) Breakfast at the Hotel later proceed to Jodhpur en-route visit Ranakpur Temple The Jain Temple was built during the reign of the liberal and gifted Rajput monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. The basement is of 48,000 sq. feet area that covers the whole complex. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty-four pillared halls and domes supported by over four hundred columns, arrive Jodhpur and check in to the Hotel, evening free at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel Day 08 Jodhpur – Jaisalmer (310 Kms/ approx 6 HrsDrive) Breakfast at the Hotel later proceed to visit Jodhpur Mehrangarh- Fort The most formidable & impressive structure, having a commanding view of the surrounding landscape...and visit Umaid Bhavan Palace This princely architectural extravaganza is the living proof of thesheer opulence enjoyed by the Rajputs. Drive to Jaisalmer, upon arrival check in to the Hotel evening free at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel Day 09 Jaisalmer Breakfast at the Hotel later proceed to visit Bada Bagh which literally means ‘BigGarden’ fort and palace of Jaisalmer, later in the evening proceed to visit Sand Dunes enjoy camel ride at dunes, Overnight at the Hotel Day 10 Jaisalmer Breakfast at the Hotel, day free at leisure activity. Overnight at the Hotel Day 11 Jaisalmer – Khimsar (300Kms/Approx 06 Hrs Drive) Breakfast at the Hotel later drive to Khimsar, upon arrival check in to the Hotel, evening free at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel Day 12 Khimsar – Jaipur (250 Kms/Approx 5 Hrs Drive) Breakfast at the Hotel later visit Fort and village, and drive to Jaipur, upon arrival check in to the Hotel evening free at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel Day 13 Jaipur – Agra (en-route Fatehpur Sikri) (265 Kms/Approx 6 Hrs Drive) Breakfast at the Hotel later drive to Agra, en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri was Akbar's capital for approximately 12years. Akbar selected Sikri as the seat of his government believing it to be auspicious for himself…..continue drive to Agra, upon arrival check in to the Hotel, evening free at Leisure. Overnight at the Hotel Day 14 Agra – Varanasi (Overnight Train) 2330 Hrs – 0740+1Hrs) Breakfast at the Hotel later proceed to visit Taj Mahal monument ever built for love, it was constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of white marble took 22 years to complete (1630-1652 AD). Agra Fort Construction of the massive red sandstone Agra Fort on the bank of the Yamuna River was begun by Emperor Akbar in 1565….day free at leisure, later in the evening transfer to the railway Station to board train to Varanasi. Overnight at Train Day 15 Arriva Varanasi Assistance upon arrival and transfer to the Hotel, breakfast at the Hotel later in the afternoon proceed to visit half day city tour ,visit Bharat Mata Temple, and BHU, evening free at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel Day 16 Varanasi Early morning proceed to enjoy boat ride and view of sun rise on river Ganges, back to the Hotel for breakfast, later excursion to Sarnath derives its name from Saranganatha (Lord of the Deer). After the Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, he came to Sarnath…..later back to the Hotel evening free at leisure Overnight at the Hotel Day 17 Varanasi – Delhi Breakfast at the Hotel later transfer to the Airport to board flight to Delhi where tour ends.
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