Soul Of India
Travel Duration : 23 Days/ 22 Nights
Destinations Covered : Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Mumbai – Goa – Cochin – Ooty – Mysore – Bangalore – Kolkata – Darjeeling - Delhi
In this tour we promise you the Soul of India… Generally not available on other tours…..
Day 01: Arrive Delhi by International flight
Today you will arrive at Delhi International airport. Meeting & Assistance on arrival, Our Representative welcome & escort you by a private car & transfer to the hotel, whilst room, the keys and check-in is organized, our representative would hand over the documents and brief the tour programme to you. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast, you will be taken on a full day sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi visiting the Red Fort – Built by Emperor Shah Jehan, Jama Masjid -Largest Mosque in India, Raj Ghat – Where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, India Gate, Parliament House, President House, Hamayun’s Tomb & Qutub Minar – The 72.5 metres- High tower. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Delhi/Agra
After breakfast, you will be driven by your private car & driver to Agra and check in at Hotel. Afternoon you will be taken to a half day sightseeing tour of Agra visiting The magnificent Mughal Capital visiting Taj Mahal – a poem written in white marble, the most extravagant monument ever built for love, Agra fort – a visit to the fort in ‘Agra’ is must since so many of the events which lead to the construction of the Taj took Place here, and also visit local market. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 : Agra/Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri
After breakfast, you will be driven by your private car & driver to Jaipur en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri- The deserted red sand stone city which was built by Emperor Akbar (dedicated to Sheikh Salim Chishti, a muslim Sufi Saint who bless him with a son) as his capital in the late 16th century. Continue your drive to Jaipur & Check in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05 : Jaipur
After breakfast, you will enjoy an elephant ride up to the Amber Fort and visit the Palace, Kali Temple and Jai Mahal. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan popularly known as the Pink City. Visit to Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds, City Palace, home of the erstwhile royal family. Right across the road from the City Palace is Jantar Mantar The largest observatory built by Swai Jai Singh II and of course shopping famous for jewellery, handicraft, carpet, Blue pottery and textiles. Overnight at Hotel
Day 06: Jaipur/Mumbai by Flight
After breakfast, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Jaipur airport in time to connect your flight to Mumbai. Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07: Mumbai
After breakfast, excursion by motor launch to Elephanta Caves - 9 kms by sea. These 7th century rock – cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are situated a top a hill on the island. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai visiting The Gateway of India-– The stone archway designed by Wittett in the 16th century Gujarati style, Hanging Garden, Marine Drive, Crawford Market, Mani Bhawan and Prince of Wales Museum. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08: Mumbai/Goa by Flight
After breakfast, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Mumbai airport in time to connect your flight to Goa. Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax on the beaches. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09: Goa
After breakfast, you will be taken on a half day city tour of Old Goa & Churches. Rest of the day is free on the beaches. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10: Goa
After breakfast, Full day free at leisure to enjoy on the beaches. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Goa/Cochin by Flight
After breakfast, you will be met by our representative who will
transfer you to Goa airport in time to connect your flight to Cochin. Meet/Assist on arrival at Cochin - Called the “Queen of the Arabian Sea” because of its fine natural harbour, and check in at hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12: Cochin
After breakfast, you will be taken on a half day city sightseeing tour that includes visit to Jewish Syngogue, Fort Cochin, Dutch Palace at Mattancherry, St. Francis Church and Chinese fishing nets. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 : Cochin/Ooty
After breakfast, you will be driven by your private car & driver to Ooty – Queen of the hill stations & check-in at your hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14: Ooty
After breakfast, you will be taken on a half day city tour of Ooty visiting Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake, Dodabetta Peak and Lamb’s Rock. Rest of the day is free. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 15: Ooty/Mysore
After breakfast, you will be driven by your private car and driver to Mysore & check-in at hotel. Afternoon you will be taken on a half day sightseeing tour of Mysore visiting Mysore Palace, Brindavan Garden, Zoological garden, Mysore Art & crafts center. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 16: Mysore/Bangalore
After breakfast, you will be driven by your private car & driver to Mysore en route visiting Sriranangapatnam - the summer capital of Tipu Sultan and check in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 17: Bangalore
After breakfast, you will be taken on a half day city tour of Bangalore - city of gardens visiting Vidhan Sudha – It houses the State’s Legislature and Secretariat, Nandi Temple – One of the oldest temple, popularly known as the Bull temple & Viswesevariah Memorial Museum. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 18: Bangalore/Kolkata by Flight
After breakfast, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Bangalore airport in time to connect your flight to Kolkata. Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 19: Kolkata
After breakfast, half day sightseeing tour of Kolkata visiting Victoria Memorial built of white makrana marble from Rajasthan in commemoration of Queen Victoria and as a symbol of her Indian Empire. Kali Temple built and Jain Temple on the north side of belgachai road is the Paresnath Jain Temple, this ornate Digamber Jain Temple built in the central Indian style by a Jeweller in 1867, is dedicated to the 10th Tirathankara. Afternoon free to relax. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 20: Kolkata/Bagdogra by Flight
Bagdogra/Darjeeling by road After breakfast, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Kolkata airport in time to connect your flight to Bagdogra. Meet/Assist on arrival at the airport & driven by your private car & driver to Darjeeling & check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 21: Darjeeling
Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast go for a half-day sight seeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate OR visit to Rock Garden & Ganga Maya Lake. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 22: Darjeeling
After breakfast, you will be taken to Darjeeling train station to board TOY TRAIN up to Ghoom & return by jeep/train (optional). Rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 23: Darjeeling//Bagdogra Airport
After breakfast, you will be driven by your private car & driver to Bagdogra airport in time to connect your onward flight to your next destination.