Colors of India

No. of Days :-  ( 18 Nights / 19 Days)

Places to be covered :- Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Agra - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Mumbai - Goa - Delhi


Day 1 / Arrival Delhi

Arrive Indira Gandhi International Airport at Delhi meet Canter Tours representative there & transfer to hotel for night stay.

Day 2 / Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of New Delhi enjoy to visit India Gate, the 11th century Qutab Minar and the grand government buildings, the President’s House, Red fort , Mahatama Gandhi Memorial. Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 3 / Delhi - Varanasi
In the morning transfer to the airport to connect the flight for Varanasi said to be the India’s most sacred city situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga. It is also the oldest living city in the world. Varanasi is the city which cannot be described, only experienced. Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel. there after visit the Temples, Aurangazeb’s Mosque and one of the biggest university of India. Evening view “Aarti” ceremony on the Ghats. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 4 / Varanasi

In the morning boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Later excursion to Sarnath, 10 kms. East of Varanasi, is one of the Buddhism’s major centers of India. After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha came to Sarnath where he gave his first sermon. Visit the deer park and the museum and later back to Varanasi. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 5 / Varanasi - Khajuraho
In the morning after delicious breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight for Khajuraho. Arrive Khajuraho & transfer to hotel. The legendary temples of khajuraho are an incomparable experience. Acknowledged as one of the world’s artistic wonders, these temples dedicated to the Hindu pantheon of Gods are covered in carvings that are a paean to life and love. 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. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay in Khajuraho.

Day 6 / Khajuraho
In the morning after delicious breakfast explore the Western and Eastern temples of  Khajuraho while your guide explains the intricate meaning and legends behind each describable sculpture. Overnight stay in Khajuraho.

Day 7 / Khajuraho - Orchha - Jhansi - Agra
In the morning proceed to Jhansi enroute visiting Orchha, In orchha visit the magnificent temples and monuments. Some of the palaces were decorated with painted murals which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela school of painting , Continue proceed to Jhansi & transfer to railway station to board the train to Agra. Arrive Agra & transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Agra .

Day 8 / Agra - Jaipur
In the morning at sunrise visit the magnificent Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife, Also visit Agra Fort - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna. After lunch proceed to Jaipur - en route visit Fatehpur Sikri, a perfectly preserved Mughal city built at the height of the empire's splendor. Arrive Jaipur & transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 9 / Jaipur
In the morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned Elephant for the climb to the main gate. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now. Afternoon tour of the Pink City – will include City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques belonging to the ruling family are housed here. Also enjoy the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds" and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colorful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight stay in Jaipur.


Day 10 / Jaipur - Jodhpur
In the morning proceed to Jodhpur (290 kms). Arrive & transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.

Day 11 / Jodhpur

In the morning after delicious breakfast proceed for city sight seeing tour of 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 memory of Maharaja Jaswant singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.

Day 12 / Jodhpur- Udaipur
In the morning proceed to Udaipur. En route visiting Ranakpur - the largest and most beautifully preserved Jain Temples in India. Later proceed to see the fort of Kumbhalgarh. If Ranakpur is beauty and grace, Kumbhalgarh is all about power. Arrive Udaipur in the evening & transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Udaipur.

Day 13 / Udaipur
In the morning after delicious breakfast proceed for city sight seeing tour. Udaipur, built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh, the city has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari ( Queen’s resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir ( Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Udaipur.

Day 14 / Udaipur - Mumbai
In the morning after delicious breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight for Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai & transfer to hotel. Later half day city tour of  Mumbai, political capital of Maharashtra, and commercial capital of India, Mumbai is many cities in one. As the world's largest textiles market, a major industrial centre and the country's busiest port handling over 40 percent of India's maritime trade the gateway is a combination of European and Indian ceremonial architecture. The last British troops marched out through this gate when India became independent in 1947. Today it is a favorite haunt of tourists. Overnight stay in Mumbai.

Day 15 / Mumbai - Goa
In the morning after delicious breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Goa. Arrive Goa & transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure.Overnight stay in Goa.

Day 16 / Goa
In the morning after delicious breakfast, proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of Goa, visiting Miramar Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus and the city of Panjim-bustling with shops and tourists. The afternoon is at leisure to relax on the beach. Laze on the beach, go for swim, explore the shops for cashewnuts, buy holiday wear or take an optional tour visiting "Goa of the past". Overnight stay in Goa.

Day 17 / Goa

Day at leisure. Laze on the beach, go for swim, explore the shops for cashewnuts, buy holiday wear. Overnight stay in Goa.

Day 18 / Goa - Delhi
In the morning after delicious breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi. Arrive & transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 19 / Delhi - Departure

Day at leisure or explore the markets for shopping etc. Thereafter transfer to airport for onward flight
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