Tour Duration: 13 Nights /
14 Days
Destinations:
DELHI
– LUCKNOW – VARANASI - AGRA – JAIPUR - UDAIPUR –
AHMEDABAD - MUMBAI
Day 01. ARRIVAL DELHI.
Arrival in Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred
to Hotel.
Overnight at Delhi.
Day 02. IN DELHI.
After breakfast visit New Delhi
including India Gate, Parliament and President’s House, Birla Mandir
or Laxmi Narayan Temple. Also drive past the Qutub Minar. We also
visit Old Delhi including the Red Fort ( Closed on Monday
), Raj Ghat Jama Masjid and the wholesale textile markets of
Chandini Chowk ( Closed on Sundays ).
Dinner at Chor Bizarre Restaurant.
Overnight at Delhi.
Day 03. DELHI – LUCKNOW.
Early morning transfer to the Railway Station to board the Train
Lucknow Shatabdi Express at 0615 Hrs. Breakfast on board.
Arrival 1230 Hrs and you will be transferred to Hotel.
Afternoon visit the weaving centre of “Chicken Kari”. The
famous textile of Lucknow—embroidery—mostly local design using white
thread upon very fine cotton. Also visit the Self-Employed Women’s
Centre—famous for its hand embroidery.
Dinner at Chote Nawab Resturant.
Overnight at Lucknow.
Day 04. LUCKNOW – VARANASI.
After early breakfast, we are transferred to station to board the
Intercity Train at 0700 Hrs. Arrival Varanasi at 1325
Hrs. Met and transferred to Hotel. After check-in we will walk
through the bazaar of Varanasi—a haven for the rich
merchant—wholesale markets for Brocade and Benaras Sari.
Evening visit to Ghat for witness Aarti & Pooja ceremony followed
by short Cycle Rickshaw Ride.
Overnight at Varanasi.
Day 05. VARANASI – AGRA.
Arise early this morning for a
Boat ride on the River Ganges to see the sunrise. Return to your
hotel for breakfast. Morning City & sightseeing tour
of Sarnath—the Buddhist city. Visit the museum and the
Mahabodhi Temple. Afternoon visit the brocading centre where you can
see the weavers at work—weaving pure gold and silver thread into
silk textile. Evening transfer to station to board the overnight
Train Marudhar Express at 1720 Hrs. Packed Dinner on board.
Overnight on Board Train.
Day 06. ARRIVE AGRA.
Arrival in Agra at 0605 Hrs. Met and transfer to Hotel. Early
afternoon proceed for a halfday tour of the Taj Mahal (
Closed on Friday’s ) and Agra Fort.
Overnight at Agra.
Day 07. AGRA – JAIPUR.
After breakfast drive to Jaipur enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri,
and then continue to Jaipur and check into Hotel.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 08. IN JAIPUR.
After breakfast a morning sightseeing
tour of Jaipur including visits to Amber Fort and Palace
Museum Jantar Mantar, the Observatory and the Palace of the
Winds. Also walk in the local bazaar to see the colourful textiles
“Bandhani and Leheria”. In the afternoon after lunch visit the
nearby villages of Sanganer or Bagru where we will see the
villages at work—fascinating art of Tie and Dye, Bandhani, Block
printing with wooden blocks and the art of hand made papers.
Dinner at Choki Dhani a Rajasthani Ethnic Village.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 09. JAIPUR – UDAIPUR.
After breakfast transfer to airport for your flight to Udaipur
by 9W – 3401 at 0715 Hrs. Arrival Udaipur at 0810 Hrs.
On arrival you will be met and transferred to Hotel Afternoon
sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting the City Palace Museum,
Jagdish Mandir and Sahelion-Ki-Bari Gardens.
overnight at Udaipur.
Day 10. IN UDAIPUR.
After breakfast a morning excursion
to Nathdwara known for its pigment printing textiles
depicting Lord Krishna. Return to Udaipur and in the afternoon we
take you on a historic Boat Ride on Lake Pichola until
sunset.
Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 11. UDAIPUR – AHMEDABAD.
Early morning leave Udaipur for Ahmedabad (4 ½ hrs drive). to
visit Calico Textile Museum ( Closed on Wednesday’s ) —a
fascinating collection of antique textiles, which provide the
history of textiles in India. After the visit check into Hotel. In
the afternoon we visit the National Institute of Design.
Overnight at Ahmedabad.
Day 12. IN AHMEDABAD.
After breakfast sightseeing visit the
near by villages including the Sharyas Folk Museum ( Closed on
Monday’s ).
Overnight at Ahmedabad.
Day 13. AHMEDABAD – MUMBAI.
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai
by 9W – 2012 at 0720 Hrs. Arrival Mumbai at 0820 Hrs.
Upon arrival you are met and transferred to Hotel. The reminder of
the day is to have a city sightseeing tour in Mumbai.
Farewell Dinner at Local Restaurant.
Overnight at Mumbai.
Day 14. MUMBAI OUTBOUND.
After breakfast day is free in Mumbai until your transfer to
International Airport for your flight back home. Your unforgettable
India tour ends..