Heart & Soul of India

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

1. New Delhi
   Pass by
   On arrival at IGI airport assistance and transfer to hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.

Day 2: Delhi

1. New Delhi
   8h
   Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Delhi. Visit Old Delhi which include Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market. Enjoy Cycle Rickshaw ride. After lunch visit New Delhi which includes Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb, Lotus Temple. Drive thru VVIP areas which includes President House, Parliament house, India Gate & War Memorial within India Gate.

Day 3: Delhi - Varanasi (flight)

1. Varanasi
   2h
   Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi one of India's oldest and holiest cities.
2. Ganga Aarti
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Evening boat ride to witness the the magical Aarti Ceremony performed at Dasashwamedh Ghat.

Day 4: Varanasi

1. 3h
   Early morning boat ride and Ghat visit along the Ganges and catch the scene of devotees bathing and praying in the sacred water. Breakfast at hotel.
2. Varanasi
   5h
   City tour of Varanasi visit World famous Benaras Hindu University, The Ramnagar Fort Palace. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath one of the three holiest sites for Buddhists where the Buddha delivered his first sermon in 528 BC. There are many temples here, representing the many cultures where Buddhism is the dominant religious philosophy.

Day 5: Varanasi - Mumbai (flight)

1. Mumbai
   2h
   Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai the commercial capital of India. On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel. Rest time free for personal activities relax, you can take a walk to have a glance of the city, visiting local markets and restaurants.

Day 6: Mumbai

1. Mumbai
   8h
   Breakfast at hotel. Drive thru Marine Drive one of the most beautifully laid boulevards in the city. Parliament House, the Maharashtra State Assembly (view from outside), Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), formerly Victoria Terminus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (view from outside). Visit Dhobhi Ghat to see the city's famous open-air laundry in action, Prince of Wales Museum (Monday closed), a heritage museum comprises of a number of ancient artifacts, Mani Bhawan, also known as Gandhi Museum, here Gandhi laid the foundation for many independence movements. Mount Mary Church, an ancient church, built in 1640 and then rebuilt in 1761, The Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount is also an important religious place in Mumbai. In the evening, visit Iskcon Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, the architectural splendour of the ISKCON Temple is adorned with murals and sculptures.

Day 7: Mumbai – Aurangabad (flight)

1. Mumbai
   4h
   Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to board the flight for Aurangabad. On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel.
2. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
   4h
   Later visit Bibi ka Maqbara Built by Azam Shah in 1678, a son's loving tribute to his mother. Also visit Panchakki - which literally means 'Water Mill'. It receives water from an underground channel, with its source being 6 km away in the mountains.

Day 8: Aurangabad – Ajanta (105kms/ 2 hrs approx one way)

1. Ajanta Caves
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion to Ajanta Caves (Monday closed). The Buddhist Caves of Ajanta were discovered by the British officers in 1819 while tiger hunting. The Caves at Ajanta are older than those at Ellora, which date from about 200 B.C to 650 A.D. Thirty beautiful Buddhist Caves with mesmerizing sculptures and paintings depicting Buddha's life as well the lives of the Buddha in his previous births. Five of these Caves are Chaityas (Place of worship) while the other twenty-five are Viharas (monasteries). Ajanta Caves are divided in two categories based on two schools of Buddhist thought - Hinayana Caves and Mahayana Caves.

Day 9: Aurangabad – Ellora (36kms/ 1 hrs approx one way) / Mumbai (flight)

1. Ellora Caves
   6h · Admission ticket included
   Breakfast at hotel, excursion to visit Ellora, a UNESCO World heritage sites (Tuesday closed). It houses 34 monasteries and temples with some exclusive uninterrupted sequence of monuments that date back from 600 to 1000 AD. Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana. On way back visit Daulatabad Fort one of the most powerful forts of the medieval Deccan.
2. Mumbai
   2h
   After sightseeing transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai. On arrival at Mumbai airport assistance and transfer to hotel.

Day 10: Mumbai - Udaipur (flight)

1. Udaipur
   2h
   Breakfast at hotel transfe to airport to board flight for Udaipur. On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel. Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by folk dance show "Dharohar" at Bagore ki Haveli.

Day 11: Udaipur

1. Udaipur
   8h
   Breakfast at hotel full day city tour of Udaipur, visiting Fort, Palaces, Havelis, Gardens, Temples. Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola.

Day 12: Udaipur - Jodhpur (265kms/ 5hrs approx)

1. 4h
   Breakfast at hotel drive to Jodhpur. En route visit either Ranakpur Jain Temple or Kumbhalgarh Fort as per your interest. Continue drive to Jodhpur, check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax and personal activities.

Day 13: Jodhpur

1. Mehrangarh Fort
   6h · Admission ticket included
   Breakfast at hotel full day city tour visiting the attraction like Mehrangarh fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace visiting area & Museum. Later excursion to visit Mandore temples, Chhatris & gardens.

Day 14: Jodhpur - Pushkar - Jaipur (330km/ 6hr approx)

1. Pushkar
   4h
   Breakfast at hotel drive to Jaipur via visiting Pushkar. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest time free mnd easy to relax and visit the local market with your driver. As per your interest wrap up your day by watching Bollywood movie at the opulent Rajmandir Cinema. Overnight at hotel Taj Rambagh Palace or The Oberoi Rajvilas Palace.

Day 15: Jaipur

1. Jaipur
   8h
   Breakfast at hotel. Visit the majestic Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort. Enjoy Jeep ride at Amber Fort. Later visit the city monuments including City Palace, Observatory, Palace of Winds, Albert Hall Museum and Birla Temple.

Day 16: Jaipur - Abhaneri - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (245kms/ 5hrs approx)

1. Fatehpur Sikri
   4h
   Breakfast at hotel drive to Agra enroute visit Abhaneri a small village popular for the amazing step wells and Hindu Temple. Further drive and visit Fatehpur Sikri the 16th century ghost town. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening watch live show Mohabbat the Taj.

Day 17: Agra - Delhi (204kms/ 4hrs approx)

1. Agra
   4h
   Sunrise visit Taj Mahal followed by breakfast at hotel. Later visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb.
2. New Delhi
   Pass by
   Afternoon drive to Delhi check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.

Day 18: Delhi - Departure (flight)

1. New Delhi
   Pass by
   Breakfast at hotel as per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

Pickup details

As per your flight schedule, coordinated pickup will be arranged from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), New Delhi. A private chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle will be provided for the entire tour. Pickup is also available from all hotels, residences, and other accommodations in Delhi/NCR. Travelers arriving at the airport will be welcomed and assisted by our office executive. Please provide your hotel or flight details at least 3 days before the tour. Office executive and driver contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels