Splendor India

Day 01 & 02 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi, the capital of India. Meet and greet at the airport, transfer to hotel. The next day, after breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Delhi.

Delhi, the capital of India, typifies the soul of the country. The city conceals within its bosom the remains of a civilisation that flourished over the last three thousand years. Since those legendary days, many dynasties and rulers have flourished on its regal soil. The legacy of that past survives in the many monuments left behind by the regents.

Old Delhi, constitutes the Red Fort, built by Emperor Shahjehaan in 1638 AD, Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India also built by Shahjehaan, Raj Ghat and Shanti Van - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. Drive past Chandni Chowk, the main congested shopping hub of Old Delhi.

New Delhi - visit includes Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD), Humayun's Tomb (the fine monument believed to be the forerunner of the Taj Mahal), India Gata (the 42 metre high arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers), Parliament House, the President's House, Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan Temple and the Connaught Place, Dinner and overnight at Delhi.

Day 03 & 04 : Delhi � Jhansi � Khajuraho (By Train - Road)
Early morning check out from the hotel and transfer to railway station to board one of the fastest trains in India (Shatabdi Express) for Jhansi. Breakfast on board. Upon arrival, direct transfer to Khajuraho. En route visit Orcha Temples. Upon arrival in Khajuraho, check in at the hotel. Evening at leisure. After breakfast the next day, sightseeing tour of world famous Erotic temples. The Khajuraho temples were constructed between 950 and 1050 A.D. These temples are considered the "high point" of Indian architectural genius in the Medieval period. Khajuraho is a fascinating village with a quaint rural ambience and a rich cultural heritage. The fascinating temples of Khajuraho, India's unique gift of love to the world, represent the expression of a highly matured civilization, Dinner and overnight at Khajuraho.

Day 05 & 06 : Khajuraho � Jhansi � Agra (By Road - Train)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Jhansi Railway Station to board the train (Shatabdi Express) for Agra. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and check in. After breakfast the next morning, full day sightseeing tour of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-daula, Sikandra Fort etc. Evening free for shopping. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 : Agra � Fatehpur Sikiri - Ranthambore National Park (By Road)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive down to Ranthambore National Park, the famous Tiger Reserve Forest. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri � the desert city, capital of the great Emperor Akbar. Upon arrival, check in at the Resort. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Ranthambhore.

Day 08 & 09 : Ranthambore National Park � Jaipur (By Road)
Early morning travel to the Jungle Safari and spot the various wild life species. After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive down to the famous Pink City. Upon arrival, check in. Evening free for shopping. After breakfast the next day, full day sightseeing tour of the city visiting Amer Fort, Nahargarh Garh Fort, Sawai Jai Singh Observatory and City Palace, Hawa Mahal. Authentic Rajasthani cuisine dinner at Chokhi Dhani Village. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 10 : Jaipur � Bikaner (By Road)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive down to Bikaner. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of the city visiting Junagarh Fort and Lalgarh Palace. Dinner and overnight at Bikaner.

Day 11 & 12 : Bikaner � Jaisalmer (By Road)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Jaisalmer � the city of sand dunes. Upon arrival, check in. Afternoon free to take a stroll in the narrow streets and have a glimpse of the wonderful unique costumes, market pPlace, junk jewellery, and lifestyle of Rajputs, the warrior clan of India. After breakfast the next day, sightseeing tour of the Golden City, starting with the Famous Fort, built in 17th Century, and the Jain temples with exquisite carvings on marble pillars and domes. After lunch at the Havelies � the ancestral homes with hanging balconies. In the evening, gather at the sand dunes and watch cultural folk dances as the sun goes down over the horizon. Dinner and overnight at Jaisalmer.

Day 13 : Jaisalmer � Jodhpur (By Road)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Jodhpur. Jodhpur, built on the edge of Thar Desert, called the and of the Dead, was founded by Rao Jodha, the chief of a clan known as the Rathores in 1459. En route visit Temple at Osian. Upon arrival, check in. Visit Mehrangarh Fort and Umaid Bhawan Palace. Dinner and overnight at Jodhpur.

Day 14 & 15: Jodhpur � Udaipur (By Road)
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of the 12th Century temples of Ranakpur, which stand on 1444 carved pillars each different to the others. Proceed to Kumbhalgarh Fort, known for the 36 kms wall surrounding the fort, which has 360 temples built within its walls. Some of the temples now lie in a state of ruin within Mehrangarh Fort. In the afternoon, check out from the hotel and drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival check in. Evening at leisure. After breakfast the next day, full day sightseeing tour of the Lake City visiting City Palace, located amidst Lake Pichola, comprising of Crystal Gallery, Durbar Hall and Jagdish Temple, Museum, Jag Mandir and Saheliyon ki Bari (the garden for the Maids of Honour to the Queen). In the evening take a sunset cruise on Lake Pichola. Dinner and overnight at Udaipur.

Day 16 & 17 : Udaipur � Mumbai alias BOLLYWOOD (By Air)
After breakfast, later check out from the hotel and travel to Chittaurgarh. Visit Chittaurgarh Fort, which comprises Man Palace, Padminis Palace and the Towers of Peace and Victory. You will be driven around the fort in order to view all the sights. Evening transfer to airport to board the flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and check in. After breakfast, the next day sightseeing tour of the city. Highlights insluce Afghan Church, Chowpatty Beach, Gateway of India, Haji Ali Tomb, Marine Drive, Prince Of Wales Museum. Evening free for shopping. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 18 : Mumbai � Departure
Sadly your holiday is at an end as you travel to the Airport today for your onward flight. Here, we bid you a fond farewell to your home land and hope you leave with many happy memories of your stay in India.