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Day 1: ARRIVE DELHI
Your Incredible India journey starts from arrival in Delhi where you will be met and assisted by our representative at the airport & transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 2: DELHI
In the afternoon, proceed for sightseeing in New Delhi. Drive along Rajpath to Rashtrapati Bhawan - the President of India�s residence, and continue to India Gate. To get a complete experience of incredible India journey and ancient Delhi visit Humayun�s Tomb and the Qutab Minar.

Day 3: DELHI - UDAIPUR (FLIGHT)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Udaipur. On arrival in Udaipur, you will be met and assisted by our representative at the airport & transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Jagdish Temple. Maharana Jagat Singh built this temple between 1628 - 1653. The temple, dedicated to Lord Jagannath, is at a great height and can be approached by a long flight of stairs. Later visit Saheliyon ki Bari- the Garden of Royal Ladies. Saheliyon ki Bari lies just beneath the Fateh Sagar Lake. Maharana Sangram Singh II designed this garden in the early 18th century purely as a pleasure garden and a summer palace for the 48 young maids that formed a part of the prince�s dowry. It is also said that the garden was presented as a peace offering from the Emperor of Delhi. The Maharanas entertained themselves around the four ornamental pools and the five fountains. These fountains were imported from England in 1889. Maharana Bhopal Singh especially was very fond of this place and built a rain fountain. Overnight in Udaipur.

Day 4: UDAIPUR
In the morning, proceed for sightseeing in Udaipur. The city was built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh. Visit the City Palace Museum. The City Palace, one of the largest palaces in the world, can be approached through the Bari Pol or the Great Gate (1600) with the royal drums and then onto the Tripolia Gate (1725). Also visit the Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art Museum), the interesting collection exhibited by this Indian folk arts museum includes folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments, folk deities and paintings. Also visit the Pratap Memorial. Atop the Moti Magri or Pearl Hill, overlooking the Fateh Sagar Lake is the memorial of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap with a bronze statue of the Maharana astride his favorite horse "Chetak". Overnight in Udaipur.

Day 5: UDAIPUR - JODHPUR (BY ROAD)
After breakfast, proceed to Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur and check-in to your hotel. Overnight in Jodhpur.

Day 6: JODHPUR
After a relaxed breakfast, proceed for sightseeing in Jodhpur. Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in the memory of Maharaja Jaswant singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public Gardens. Overnight in Jodhpur.

Day 7: JODHPUR - JAISALMER (BY ROAD)
In the morning, drive to Jaisalmer. Arrive Jaisalmer and check-in to your hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Jaisalmer.

Day 8: JAISALMER
In the morning, proceed for sightseeing in Jaisalmer. The origins of Jaisalmer go back to the 12th century, when Rawal Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation of a new city. Visit the magnificent fort, the Patwon Ki Haveli (Mansion) and Salim Singh Ki Haveli, their carved balconies and brackets are supreme examples of art. In the evening, enjoy a camel ride to visit the Sam Dunes. Overnight in Jaisalmer.

Day 9: JAISALMER - BIKANER (BY ROAD)
In the morning, drive to Bikaner. Arrive Bikaner and check-in to your hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing in Bikaner. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. But long before this, the city was a trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner�s dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit the Lallgarh Palace, The Museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat Temple. Overnight in Bikaner.

Day 10: BIKANER - JAIPUR (BY ROAD)
In the morning, drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check-in to your hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 11: JAIPUR
Enjoy an early morning visit to the Amber Fort on an elephant back following which proceed for sightseeing in Jaipur, visit the Hawa Mahal or the �Palace of Winds,� the City Palace and the ancient observatory of Jantar Mantar.

Day 12: JAIPUR - AGRA
Morning drive to Agra, enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 to commemorate the birth of his son and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Visit the remains, it fortifications within the city including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. On arrival in Agra, check-in to your hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Agra.

Day 13: AGRA
In the morning, visit the world famous Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Also visit the Agra Fort. At the Diwan-E-Khas (Hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Also visit Itmad-up-Dau�s Tomb, built by Noorjehan in memory of her father. Overnight in Agra.

Day 14: AGRA - JHANSI (BY TRAIN) JHANSI - ORCHHA (BY ROAD)
In the morning, you will be transferred to the railway station to board your train to Jhansi. Arrive Jhansi & drive to Orchha. Arrive Orchha and check-in to your hotel. Later proceed for a tour of this historical site with magnificient temples and monuments. Some of the palaces were decorated with painted murals which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela school of painting. Overnight in Orchha.

Day 15: ORCHHA - KHAJURAHO (BY ROAD)
After breakfast, drive to Khajuraho. The legendary temples of Khajuraho are an incomparable experience. Acknowledged as one of the world�s artistic wonders, these temples are dedicated to the Hindu pantheon of Gods. Built within a short span of a hundred years by the Chandela Rajputs, the 10th century temples lay forgotten until they were discovered in the present century. Khajuraho has achieved fame for the sensual appeal of its erotic sculptures. Arrive Khajuraho and check-in to your hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Khajuraho.

Day 16: KHAJURAHO
After breakfast, explore the Western and Eastern Temples of Khajuraho while your guide explains the intricate meaning and legends behind each describable sculpture. Overnight in Khajuraho.

Day 17: KHAJURAHO - VARANASI (FLIGHT)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight for Varanasi. Varanasi, known as India�s most sacred city, is situated on the western banks of the holy river Ganga. It is also the oldest living city in the world. As a place for devotion and worship, with hundreds of temples dotting the city, sunrise on the river front as seen from a boat can be a spiritually uplifting sight. On arrival in Varanasi, you will be transferred to your hotel. In the evening, attend the Aarti ceremony on the Ghats. Overnight in Varanasi.

Day 18: VARANASI
In the morning, enjoy a boat cruise on the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Later proceed for an excursion to Sarnath. The principal centre of Buddhism, it was here around 530 BC that Buddha preached his first sermon after gaining enlightenment. The Dharmarajika Stupa was also built by Ashoka and it was surmounted by the pillar. This pillar with four lions today forms the national emblem of India. Sarnath has many more ruins of monasteries and stupas. Sarnath has an extremely rich collection of Buddhist statues. Visit the Deer Park and the museum. Later return to Varanasi. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 19: VARANASI - MUMBAI (FLIGHT)
After a relaxed breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai & check-in to your hotel. Overnight in Mumbai.

Day 20: MUMBAI � AURANGABAD (FLIGHT)
After breakfast, visit the Gateway of India � The stone archway designed by Wittett in the 16th century, Prince of Whales Museum, Chowpatty Beach, Dhobhi Ghat and Marine Drive. Later, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Aurangabad. On arrival in Aurangabad, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Aurangabad.

Day 21: AURANGABAD
Full day excursion to the world heritage sites � Ajanta and Ellora Caves in Aurangabad � renowned the world over for their uniqueness and ancient value. Ajanta caves offer a rich tapestry of images that speak of palaces, royalty, cultures and tales of everyday life in ancient India. Long buried in the debris of time, these 30 caves were built to offer seclusion to the Buddhist monks, who lived, taught and performed rituals. Ellora caves were carved between the fourth and the fifth century, the rock temples and monasteries of Ellora represent the three major faiths of India - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Like Ajanta, Ellora caves too are a fine example of cave temples with almost 34 caves with intricate interiors and ornamental facades. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

Day 22: AURANGABAD - MUMBAI (FLIGHT)
In the morning, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Mumbai. On arrival in Mumbai, you will be transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the local markets. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Mumbai.

Day 23: MUMBAI - GOA
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Goa. On arrival in Goa, you will be transferred to your hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Goa.

Day 24: GOA
After breakfast, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour in Goa, visit the Miramar Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus and the city of Panjim - bustling with shops and tourists. In the afternoon, you can relax on the beach. Overnight in Goa.

Day 25: GOA
Day at leisure. Overnight in Goa.

Day 26: GOA - DEPARTURE
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to board your onward flight..

Tour Ends 

TOUR COST: USD 1860 onwards

Inclusions:
� Accommodation for 25 nights in 3 star hotels
� Daily breakfast
� All transfers & sightseeing by individual vehicle
� English speaking local guide
� All applicable taxes

*NOTE: Above rates are per person on double occupancy basis & subject to change.

Delhi, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Agra, Jhansi, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Goa