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India with Goa TourNorth India with Goa TourDuration: 12 Nights / 13 DaysPlaces Covered: Delhi-Alwar-Jaipur-Agra-Khajuraho-Varanasi-Delhi-Goa-/Delhi-Mumbai Day 01 Delhi Begin your tour. Arrive into Delhi Welcome to Vardhman's 'North India With Goa Tour'! On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel. Overnight: Hotel Day 02 Delhi This morning after a leisurely breakfast we will proceed for the sightseeing of Delhi. Combined city tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi. Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi. Overnight: Hotel Day 03 : Delhi - Alwar This morning after breakfast drive to Alwar and transfer to hotel City tour of Alwar The city of Alwar was built by the Kachawa Rajput of Macheri - Rao Pratap Singh in 1775. For a brief while the Marathas as well as the British took possession of Alwar. In the year 1949, Alwar was amalgamated with the state of Rajasthan. The principal attraction of Alwar is the city Palace which is known as Vinay Vilas in the local parlance. This magnificent palace was built in 1840 and is located in a triangular hill top. The palace is 300 m high. The architecture of the palace is distinctly Mughal and the palace is replete with buildings, monuments, museums and shimmering lakes There is a museum inside the palace and on display at the museum are authentic miniature paintings, rare manuscripts, ivory items, and a rich collection of weapons. The museum also has in its possession 700 rare manuscripts in Hindi, Sanskrit, Arabic and Persian language. The 24 m Bhagavat and Arabic Koran are some of the museums priceless artifacts and national treasures. Also on display at the museum is the replica of Sheikh Shadi's Gulistan copy which is simply marvelous. Another priceless item of the museum is the biography of Babur - "Baburnama". The museum also has a fine collection of royal armories, of particular significance are the swords of Shah Abbas, Akbar, Jehangir, Shah Jahan, Dara Shikoh, Nadir Shah and Aurangzeb. Other places worth visiting in Alwar is the Gunijankhana which has a fine collection of paintings. Maharaj Bhaktiyar's cemetry and the cemetry of Shah Jahan's minister Fateh Jung are also worth visiting. There is also the Puranjan Bihar or the Summer Retreat of Alwar's royalty which exude with the glorious legacy of Alwar's past rulers. On the outskirts of Alwar is the magnificent Vijay Mandir Palace, which was built way back in 1918. The palace is located in a rather picturesque setting on the banks of the shimmering Vijay Sagar Lake. There are 105 grandiose rooms in all at the palace and members of the royal family still live in this majestic palace. One has to seek prior permission from the authorities to enter inside the palace Overnight: Hotel Day 04 : Alwar - Jaipur This morning after breakfast proceed to Jaipur. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: Hotel Day 05 : Jaipur City tour of Jaipur Elephant Safari This morning you will experience the wonders of this magicial pink city, as you proceed on a tour of Amber fort (optional: Elephant Safari/Price not included). Later visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur. Overnight: Hotel Day 06 Jaipur-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra Today you drive to the former capital city of Emperor Akbar Your exciting day begins with a tour, starting with a visit to Fatehpur Sikri. Then continue onward to Agra and check into your hotel. City tour of Agra On arrival, you will proceed on a city tour of Taj. Visit Taj Mahal, Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers an excellant range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop! Optional: Later in the evening why not take the option of watching Sound & Light show. Later return to your hotel for a good night rest. Overnight: Hotel Day 07 Agra- Jhansi- Khajuraho Today in-time transfer to Agra Railway Station. 0825 hrs. - Leave for Jhansi by Shatabdi train. 1100 hrs. - Arrive Jhansi and drive to Khajuraho enroute visit Orcha. On to Khajuraho. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Relax for the rest of the day. Overnight: Hotel Day 08 Khajuraho-Varanasi Proceed for city sightseeing after breakfast. Visit the world famous Khajuraho temples were built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050 AD. The most important are the Chaunset Yogini Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, The Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu, Vishvanath and Nandi Temples, Lakshmana Temple, Visha Temple of Shiva, which is the largest & most typical of temples. Afternoon transfer to airport. 1500 hrs. - Leave for Varanasi by IC- 452 1540 hrs. - Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel. Overnight: Hotel Day 09 : Varanasi Boat Cruise on River Ganges Early morning boat excursion on the holy river Ganges to see the bathing ghats and cremation site. Watching people bathing and worshipping at the ghats is one of the most extraordinary experiences of a visit to India. Half day city tour of Varanasi Sightseeing tour of the City visiting the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in Marble, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Banaras Hindu University, which has an art gallery and the mosque of Moghul Emperor Aurangazeb, built on the site of an ancient Hindu Temple. Overnight: Hotel Day 10 Varanasi - Delhi By Flight Excursion to Sarnath Tour of Sarnath, the buried Buddhist city where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon, Sarnath was a renewed school of learning from 6th Century B.C. to 12th Century A.D. Visit the ruins, the stupa, the Buddhist Temple and the Museum. Later transfer to airport to board the flight for Goa 1720 hours - Depart Varanasi by Flight No. S2-171 2000 hours - Arrive Delhi. On arrival transfer to the hotel for night stay... Overnight: Hotel Day 11 Delhi - Goa By Flight Today in-time transfer to the Domestic Airport to board the flight for Goa 1215 hours - Depart Delhi by Flight No. S2-117 1440 hours - Arrive Goa transfer to hotel Afernoon City tour of South Goa & North Goa. South Goa is one of the Districts of Goa., It is famous for its natural Beaches, Temples, water falls, hill spots, paddy fields, coconut gardens. North Goa is known and loved as a land of golden beaches, palm trees, paddy fields and wooded hills. Its churches, temples, shrines and forts tell its history. It is associated with music, the famous Goan cuisine and most of all with a peace-loving , smiling people. Overnight: Hotel Day 12 Goa Day at Leisure for Beach Activities Overnight: Hotel Day 13 Goa - Delhi/ Mumbai By Flight Breakfast at hotel. Day activities in Goa. Afternoon transfer to Airport for onward flight to Delhi/ Mumbai for onward journey. END OF OUR SERVICES |  
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