Incredible India Tour

Destinations Covered: Delhi - Shimla - Amritsar - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Katni - Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kolkata
Duration: 20 Nights/21 Days

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On your arrival, you will be received by our representative at airport. After warm welcome you will be transferred to the hotel. Morning will be free for you to relax and make yourself comfortable with the city atmosphere. Thereafter in the afternoon, you would be taken to the Akshardham Temple, also known as Swaminarayan Akshardham. Designed according to Maharishi Sthapatya Veda or Maharishi Vastu architecture, it is built in marble and red sandstone, symbolizing devotion and eternal peace. Its ingenious sculptures reflect the Hindu mythology and Indian culture. Later you will return to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi
In the morning, after having breakfast, you will proceed for full day guided tour of Old & New Delhi. You would be taken to Red Fort, Jama Masjid - India's largest mosque, Raj Ghat - the cremation site of Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi. Thereafter you will continue with the visit to the Birla Temple, Bahai Temple, Qutab Minar & Humayun Tomb. End up your day excursion by visiting the Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament House. Later, in the evening, you will return to the hotel for dinner & overnight stay.

Day 03: Delhi - Shimla
On the third morning, after having breakfast in the hotel, you will check-out from the hotel and move further towards your next destination, Shimla. Also known as the Queen of Hill Stations, it is situated in the northwest Himalayas. Shimla derives its name from Shyamala - the goddess Kali. Previously, it was the summer capital of India before independence and now it is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Due to its well developed facilities, easy accessibility and numerous attractions, it is one of India's most popular and biggest hill stations. Check-in to a hotel on reaching there. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 04: Shimla
In the morning, after having breakfast, you will be free to enjoy the leisure time as your own, as no activities are scheduled for the day. You can go for the visit of Jaku Hills and temple of Lord Hanuman, atop of the hill. You can also visit to Glen-the picnic spot, The Ridge, State museum and the Vice Regal Lodge. If you have time you can also take an excursion to Kufri and Chail. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Shimla.

Day 05: Shimla - Amritsar
This day morning, after having breakfast, you will be driven 264 km towards Amritsar. It serves as the home of Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple and is thus, an important Sikh pilgrimage site. Upon your arrival, our representative will escort you to the hotel. Thereafter, in the afternoon, you would be taken for the visit of the Wagha Border. It is an international border between India and Pakistan where the display of the Beating Retreat & Change of Guard ceremonies make for a most amiable spectacle. Later in the evening, you will return to the hotel for dinner & overnight stay.

Day 06: Amritsar
On the sixth day morning, after having breakfast, you would be taken for the city sightseeing excursion. To start off with, you would be taken to the sacred Golden Temple. It was founded by the fourth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Ramdas and completed by his successor Guru Arjan Dev. People from all over the world come here to pay their reverence to the Guru Granth Sahib and take a dip in the Amrit Saras Kund (Pool of Immortality) for spiritual purification. Thereafter you would be visiting Jallian Wala Bagh where the massacre of 1919 had taken place under British rule. Later, you will visit to Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum. In the evening, you will return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 07: Amritsar - Delhi - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
In the morning, after having breakfast, you will check-out from the hotel and move further towards airport from where you can catch a flight for Delhi. Upon your arrival at the Delhi airport, you will catch another flight to Jodhpur. Consequently, you will be driven 285 kms towards Jaisalmer. Check-in to a hotel on reaching there. Jaisalmer is also known as the Golden City of India. Jaisalmer is one of the colorful and historical cities of Rajasthan. This city is famous for its numerous havelis and forts which represent the Rajputana culture and tradition. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 08: Jaisalmer
This day is reserved for city sightseeing. After having breakfast, you would be taken for a sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Firstly, you would be taken to the Jaisalmer Fort. It was built by the Bhati Rajput in 1156, and is situated on Trikuta Hill. This shall be followed by a visit to the Patwon ki haveli (mansion) and Salim Singh ki haveli. The havelis have carved balconies and brackets as supreme examples of the art. Later, in the afternoon, you would be driven to Sam Sand Dunes, where you can enjoy a camel ride on the sparkling golden sand and mesmerize yourself with the beautiful sunset view. In the evening, you will return to the Jaisalmer. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 09: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
On the ninth morning, after having breakfast at hotel, you will be driven 285 kms towards Jodhpur. Upon your arrival, you will check-in to the hotel. After taking some rest, you will proceed for the city sightseeing tour. Jodhpur is also known as the Sun City. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha, chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs. You would be taken for a visit to the fascinating Mehrangarh Fort, along with some of its palaces, namely Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Thereafter, you would be visiting to Jaswant Thada. It is a marble monument of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Later you will visit Umaid Bhawan Palace. Overnight stay will be in hotel.

Day 10: Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
In the morning, after having breakfast, you will proceed towards your next destination Udaipur, popularly known as the Venice of the East and City of Lakes. En route you would be exploring the Ranakpur Temples, complex housing beautiful Jain temples. These Jain Temples have grand structures and beautiful sculpture. It is interesting to note that there are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. Thereafter you will continue your drive towards Udaipur. It is also called the City of Lakes, and is located in the Aravalli Ranges of Rajasthan. This city boasts of various museums, palaces, gardens, monuments and colorful festivals that allure tourists and visitors. Upon your arrival, you will check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Udaipur.

Day 11: Udaipur
Eleventh day is set for Udaipur exploration. In the morning, after having breakfast, you will proceed for the city sightseeing. You would be taken for a visit to the City Palace, Museum, Jagdish Mandir, Sahelion ki Bari (garden of maidens), Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Indian folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Later, in the afternoon, you would be taken for a boat cruise on the Lake Pichola. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 12: Udaipur - Jaipur
In the morning, after having breakfast, you would be transferred to the airport, from where you will catch a flight for Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. It is also known as Pink City. It is famous for its rich cultural heritage and glorious structures. As soon as you reach there, our representative will transfer you to the hotel. Thereafter in the afternoon, you will proceed for the sightseeing. You would be visiting the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, also known as Palaces of Winds and Observatory. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 13: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
On the thirteenth day morning, after having breakfast, you will set out to explore the Amber Fort, where you will move on elephant's back. Amber Fort is an architectural delight and consists of some prominent buildings such as the Diwani-e-am, Kali Temple and Jai Mandir along with magnificent marble palaces and gardens. Thereafter, you will proceed further towards your next destination Agra. En route you will visit the mysterious ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, which is 40 km before Agra. It was founded by the Mughal Emperor in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years ago due to scarcity of water. Here you will also visit some of the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces. Later you will continue your drive to Agra. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 14: Agra - Katni (Overnight Train)
In the morning, after having breakfast, you would be taken for the city sightseeing excursion. Firstly, you will visit the Taj Mahal, a monument of love built in 1630 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory for his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. Thereafter you will visit to Red Fort, the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra, which stands on the banks of the river Yamuna. It is a monument where Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb, the tomb of Emperor Jehangir's father-in-law was built. Later, in the evening, you would be transferred to the railway station, from where you will board a train for Katni. Overnight will be in the train.

Day 15: Katni - Bandhavgarh
In the morning, upon your arrival at Katni, consequently, you will be driven towards Bandhavgarh. This place is known for Bandhavgarh National Park. It is situated at Vindhya hills in Madhya Pradesh. The national park is known to have the highest density of tigers in the world. Check-in to a hotel on reaching there. Remaining day is free. You can either explore the place on your own and explore the unruffled terrain or chose to relax and unwind yourself. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Banghavgarh.

Day 16: Bandhavgarh National Park
Early in the morning, you will be taken for a game drive in the National Park. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is relatively high. The possibility of spotting sloth bear, wild boar, leopard and tiger is very good. The park is also densely populated with animals like the chital (spotted deer), sambhar, barking deer, nilgai (blue bull), chowsingha (four horned antelope). It also has a rich bird life. In the evening, you will return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 17: Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho
On this day, in the morning, after having breakfast, you will be driven further 270 km towards Khanjuraho. It was built by the warrior Chandela dynasty that rose to power in Central India between 10th & 11th centuries. Khajuraho is a fascinating village with a quaint rural ambience and a rich cultural heritage. As soon as you reach there, our representative will escort you to hotel. Thereafter, in the afternoon, you would be taken for a city sightseeing tour. You will visit to Western & Eastern group of temples famous for their superb sculptures depicting aspects of Indian life over the centuries. Khajuraho temples were constructed between 950 and 1050 A.D. during the reign of Chandel Empire and today are amongst the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Khajuraho.

Day 18: Khajuraho - Varanasi
In the morning, after having breakfast, you will check-out from the hotel and move towards airport from where you will catch a flight for Varanasi, your next destination. It is India's most sacred city which is situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga. It is one of the oldest living cities in India. 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. Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. Later, in the evening, you would be taken for witnessing the aarti ceremony on the Ghat. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Varanasi.

Day 19: Varanasi
Early in the morning, you would be taken for a boat ride on the river Ganga to see the bathing Ghats & cremation site. Thereafter you will return to the hotel for breakfast. After having breakfast, you will proceed for the city sightseeing tour. You will be taken for the visit of famous tourist spots such as Bharat Mata temple, Durga temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Kashi Vishwanah Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple. This would be followed by a visit to the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) which has an art gallery & the mosque of Mughul Emperor. Later, in the afternoon, you would be taken for an excursion to Sarnath which is 10 km away from Varanasi. Thereafter you will visit to the deer park and the museum. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 20: Varanasi - Kolkata
On the twenty day, after having breakfast, the first-half of the day would be free. As such, you can explore the city further on your own or go for souvenir shopping. Varanasi is a noted centre for Banarasi silk weaving and brassware products. Fine silks and brocaded fabrics, exquisite saris, brassware, jewelry, woodcraft, carpets, wall hangings, lamp shades and masks of Hindu and Buddhist deities are some of Varanasi's shopping attractions. Later, our representative will escort you to the airport from where you will catch a flight for Kolkata. Upon your arrival, our representative will transfer you to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 21: Kolkata
Early in the morning, you will proceed towards Howrah Bridge where you can witness people bathing at the ghats. Thereafter you will visit the colorful flower markets on the bank of Hooghly River. You would also be taken to Belur Math Shrine and Dakshineshwar Temple. Later you will return to the hotel. After taking some rest, you would proceed for the city sightseeing excursion. In excursion, you will be visiting the Kali Temple. It is one of the most famous temples of Kolkata. This will continue with a visit to the Victoria Memorial and magnificent buildings in the area of Chowringhee and Dalhousie Square. Later, in the evening, you will be escorted by our representative to the airport. With the excellent reminiscences of your trip, catch a flight for your onward destination.

Also Mapped to: • Jaipur Tours • New Delhi Tours • Kolkata Tours • Shimla Tours • Jodhpur Tours • Jaisalmer Tours • Udaipur Tours • Agra Tours • Amritsar Tours • Khajuraho Tours • Fatehpur Sikri Tours