The Essence of India

Duration: 14 nights / 15 days
Destinations: Mumbai, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Delhi, Aurangabad

Day 01: Mumbai (Bombay)
Arrive at the commercial capital of India and check in. Rest of the day free for indivdual activities.

Day 02: Mumbai
Half day trip to Elephanta cave island for amazing ancient sculptures. Later during the day visit notable attractions of the city which include Marine drive,Dhobi Ghat, Crawford market, and old mansions of Colaba area.

Day 03: Varanasi
Reach Varanasic by the flight. A walking tour of a few Ghats and narrow back lanes to feel the pulse of this most sacred city of India.

Day 04: Varanasi
Early in the morning boat ride on river Ganges to witness holy rituals on Ghats. A very real experience! Day tour to Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon.

Day 05: Khajuraho
Reach Varanasi by flight. After some relax, Guided tour of a few temples.

Day 06: Agra
In the morning tour to another group of outstanding temples. Later transfer to airport to board the flight to Agra. Arrive and check in at hotel. Evening is free for the indivdual activities.

Day 07: Jaipur
In the morning take a sightseeing tour of Agra which includes the most beautiful monument of love - The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and few other attractions. Later drive straight to Pink City. Arrive and check in. In the evening walking tour to the Pink City to shop in its colorful bazaars.

Day 08: Jaipur
A day sightseeing tour of the City Palace Complex and Amber Fort. Visit to a farmhouse for local Rajasthani dinner.

Day 09: Udaipur
Board the flight to Udaipur. Arrive and check in Hotel. At Udaipur half day sightseeing trip of City Palace and Saheliyon ki Bari. In the evening free to discover the interesting labyrinths around Jagdish temple on your own.

Day 10: Udaipur
A day free to relax in The Trident. Optional excursion to Ranakpur Jain temples or Eklingji/Nagda. Boatride sightseeing of Lake Pichhola at sunset.

Day 11: New Delhi
Board the flight to New Delhi. Arrive and check in at hotel. Remaining day at leisure.

Day 12: New Delhi
After breakfast, move out for a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad) and Lutyen's Delhi (New Delhi). In the evening free to shop around the busy Connaught Place.

Day 13: Aurangabad
Board the flight to Aurangabad. Later during the day take a short excursion to visit Ajanta - a series of caves in a gorge having beautiful Buddhist paintings said to be over 2000 years old!

Day 14: Aurangabad
Guided sightseeing tour of Ellora group of Hindu caves - marvelous pieces of sculpture! Return back to hotel by the noon. Remaining day at leisure. 

Day 15: Mumbai / Departure
Transfer to the local Airport to board the flight to Mumbai. On arrival, you will be received and transferred to Airport or Railway station for your journey back to home.