Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destination Covered: Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Goa - Delhi
Day 1- Delhi arrival
Upon your arrival, you will be picked up by our staff member and escorted to your pre-booked hotel for some rest, the rest of the day is at leisure. Delhi is a hub for food junkies and Shopaholics, you can pay a visit to Paratha Gali of Chandani Chowk to try some delicious Indian food and Hauz Khas for shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2- Delhi excursion
Post breakfast, your Delhi excursion will begin with sightseeing of Qutub Minar- A 234 feet high minaret which was built by Mughal emperor Qutub-Ud-Din Aibak, India gate which was is a war memorial dedicated to the soldiers of first World War and lotus temple which is a fine example of the modern style of architecture with its 27 petal shaped marble leaves. Post this, you will pay a visit to the Red Fort which was a major political and ceremonial center of Mughal Dynasty. This fort is made of red sandstone in the Mughal style of architecture. You can surprise your taste buds with spicy street food of Delhi during the excursion. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3- Delhi-Agra transfer and excursion
Post breakfast, you will be transferred to Agra which is known for the former seven wonder – Taj Mahal. It was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his late wife Mumtaz Mahal who died during childbirth. It was built in 1643 with the help of 20,000 artisans by white marble. Upon arrival at Agra, you will be escorted to your hotel for some rest. You will visit this magnificent piece of art in the evening where you can enjoy the beauty of the Taj and Yamuna River with sunset. You can try the sweet delicacy of Agra ‘Agra Petha’ on the streets outside Taj and Mughal cuisine in Agra as well. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4- Agra-Jaipur transfer via Fatehpur Sikri
Post breakfast, you will be paying a visit to the Agra Fort which was a major residence of Mughal era before Delhi. Post-excursion of this site you will be taken Jaipur where in the middle of the route, approximately 35 KM away from Agra, you will be taken to Fatehpur Sikri which boasts of world’s biggest gateway built by Mughal Emperor Akbar to memorialize his victory over Gujarat. You will visit the Panch Mahal, Jodha Bai’s Palace and the Tomb of Salim Chishti which is considered one of the finest examples of the Mughal style of architecture. After arrival at Jaipur, you may take some rest at your pre-booked hotel and check out the local Bazaar for traditional souvenirs. You may also plan to visit Chokhi Dhani resort to try the flavorful cuisine and folk dance of Rajasthan. Overnight stay at a pre-booked hotel in Jaipur.
Day 5- Jaipur excursion
The Pink City of Rajasthan is dotted with lots of heritage destinations that amaze every traveler who come to visit India. Post breakfast, you will be visiting Hawa Mahal palace or the wind palace with 953 windows and Jantar Mantar which is the biggest astronomical observatory to observe celestial objects with the naked eyes. Next to Jantar Mantar lies the City Palace, Jaipur which was once the home to the members of the royal family. Thereafter, you can visit the most renowned museum in Jaipur, Albert Hall, the oldest State Museum of Rajasthan which houses various artifacts, porcelain, Brahma Statue, Buddhist mural, and Lakshminarayan statue. You can gather some souvenirs from Bapu Bazaar and beautiful gemstones and jewelry at reasonable prices form Johri Bazaar of Jaipur. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6: Jaipur sightseeing
Post breakfast, you will be taken to the Amer fort, where you can choose to experience the elephant safari to reach the gateway of Amer Fort. Amer Fort is one of the most visited forts of India because of its unique blend of Rajput, Mughal and European style of architecture. Close to Amer Fort lies the Jaigarh Fort, built by Jai Singh II to protect Amer Fort. The Nahargarh Fort was also built by Jai Singh II as a retreat and lies close to the 2 forts overlooking Jaipur. Post this, you will be taken to the Jal Mahal palace which is situated right in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake welcoming various migratory birds in the months from November to January. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7: Goa transfer
Post breakfast, you will be transferred to Goa where you will be escorted to your pre-booked hotel for some rest. Thereafter, you can visit nearby places and have the rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 8: Goa Excursion
You can kick-start your day by visiting Dudhsagar Falls. Located on the Mandovi River, this is a four-tiered waterfall with its name meaning the ‘Sea of milk’. Then, you can explore the wide variety of fauna and flora in the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park which is located in the Western Ghats. After that, you will be taken to Fort Aguada which is a 17th-century Portuguese fort standing on the Sinquerim Beach overlooking the Arabian Sea. Then, you will be escorted back to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 9: Goa Sightseeing
Your early morning tea and delicious South Indian breakfast, you will be escorted to the Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site holding the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. Thereafter, you will visit the Chapora Fort which has witnessed invasions by various rulers with the likes of Mughal, Maratha and the Portuguese. You can spend the rest of the day relaxing on the Baga Beach, famous for its water sports such as parasailing and banana rides. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Goa Sightseeing
Post breakfast, you will pay a visit to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church which is a Portuguese Baroque style church built in 1541. Then, you will be taken to the Cabo de Rama, a black colored Fort, which houses the beautiful Santo Antonio, a white colored church, providing a picturesque and panoramic view of the sea outside. You can spend the rest of the day on Colva Beach which is famous for its coconut palms, pubs, bars, and food stalls. You will be escorted back to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 11: Goa day tour
Post breakfast, you can get ready to spend the last day of your Goa trip by first visiting the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary which is the home to sambar deer, Indian bison, Malabar giant squirrel and Indian peafowl besides many other beautiful creatures. Afterward, you will visit the Shanta Durga Temple which was built in the early 18th century and celebrated its 450th anniversary in December of 2016. You will then go to Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary where you can relax a bit in nature’s lap. You can spend the rest of the day in Morjim, commonly known as the “Little Russia”, a small village popular among Russian immigrants. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 12: Goa – Delhi
Post breakfast, you will be transferred to Delhi for your onward journey.
