Day 01: Arrive Delhi:
Upon arrival at Delhi, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi:
Full day sightseeing tour of Delhi. Your full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi includes visits to the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid – Friday Mosque, which is the country’s largest mosque, Chandni Chowk (Silver Street) famed for its colorful bazaars in narrow lanes, Raj Ghat the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, Birla Mandir – a large Hindu temple, India Gate – a 42 meter high, free standing arch built as a war memorial, Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence of the President of India, Humayun’s Tomb : set in wonderful gardens built in the Mughal Emperors’ memory by his wife, Qutub Minar a 72 meter high tower built in 1199 A.D. And, of course, the National Rail Museum. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi- Agra:
Morning in time transfer to New Delhi railway station to board train Shatabadi express (0615/0812 hours) to Agra. Upon arrival at Agra, met and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon half day sightseeing tour of Agra. Your half day sightseeing tour of Agra includes visits to the Taj Mahal – perhaps the world’s most extravagant monument of love, built as far back as the mid 1600’s , by Shah Jehan, in memory of his wife Mumtaz, the Agra Fort, the massive red sandstone Fort, set on the banks of the Yamuna River, built almost 500 years ago by the Mughal.Overnight in Agra.
Day 04: Agra- Jaipur:
Drive to Jaipur (250Kms/05 hours) en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. The deserted capital of Emperor Akbar, approximately 35 kms outside Agra was built in the 16th century and abandoned 12 years later due to a scarcity of water.Upon arrival at Jaipur check into your hotel. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 05: In Jaipur:
Full day sightseeing tour of Jaipur including Elephant ride at Amber Fort. Your full day sightseeing in Jaipur includes a visit to the Amber Fort, 11 kms away from the city, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. The Fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, climb to the fort is on gaily bedecked Elephants. The tour includes a photo stop at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) with it’s façade of all pink windows and filigree screens, and visits to the City Palace and Museum, still the home of the former Royalty of Jaipur and now housing a Museum that has an extensive collection of art, carpets and old weapons. Also visit the Jantar Mantar (observatory) built in 1728, with striking instruments and construction for measuring the positions of stars, planets, altitudes and calculating eclipses. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 06: Jaipur- Mumbai:
In time transfer to Jaipur railway station to board overnight train Jp Btc Super fast Express (1410/0745 hours) to Mumbai. Overnight onboard train.
Day 07: Arrive Mumbai:
Upon arrival at Mumbai, met and transfer to the hotel. Half day sightseeing tour of Mumbai Your half day sightseeing tour of Mumbai includes a visit to the Gateway of India -- a grand ceremonial arch built to commemorate the visit of King George V, Mani Bhavan – a museum, dedicated to the father of our Nation Mahatma Gandhi, at the spot where he resided for 15 years, the Marine drive, the Prince of Wales museum -- considered as one of the best museums in the country, the Hanging gardens & Victoria rail station, one of the city's largest buildings with an elaborate Italian Gothic design.Overnight in Mumbai.
Day 08: In Mumbai:
Excursion to Elephanta caves: A Ferry Ride across the Harbour, from the Gateway of India, takes you to the World Heritage Elephanta Caves, located 9 kms from Mumbai The rock-cut temple complex cover an area of 60,000 sq ft (5,600 m2) consisting of a main chamber, 2 lateral ones, courtyards and subsidiary shrines. The site of these magnificent caves contains beautiful reliefs, sculptures, and a temple to the Hindu god Śhiva. The caves are hewn from solid rock. The temple complex is said to be the abode of Shiva.Overnight in Mumbai.
Day 09: Mumbai- Bangalore:
In time transfer to Mumbai railway station to board overnight train Udayan Express (0805/0850 hours) to Bangalore. Overnight on board train.
Day 10: Arrive Bangalore:
Upon arrival at Bangalore, met and transfer to the hotel. Half day sightseeing tour of Bangalore: Your sightseeing tour of Bangalore includes a visit to The Bangalore Fort - built in the late 18th century, noted for its beautifully carved Islamic-style arches on the gate walls, and for the well-preserved Ganesha Temple within its precincts. The Bull Temple – where the 15 foot high idol has been carved from a single boulder. The Cubbon Park - a 300-acre park that contains the public library and museum. The Lal Bagh – a 240-acre garden containing the largest collection of rare tropical and sub-tropical plants with many awesome century-old trees, and the Vidhana Soudha - Bangalore’s most majestic looking landmark, built in a neo-Dravidian style, housing the Secretariat, the State legislature and several other Government offices. Overnight in Bangalore.
Day 11 Bangalore - Mysore - Bangalore:
Full day Excursion to Mysore: Your excursion to Mysore includes visits to: The Mysore Palace – Built in the Indo Saracenic style, former residence of the Wodeyars, one of the largest palaces of India. The Jaganmohan Palace - a converted art gallery that houses paintings that date back to the late 19th century. Chamundi Hill - perched atop a hill is a 12th century temple of Chamundershwari. The gigantic 4.8 meter tall monolith of Nandi the sacred vehicle of Lord Shiva is a marvel to watch. St. Philomena's Church - this beautiful gothic style Cathedral, built in 1956 is one of the largest churches in the country. Also visit the famous Brindavan Gardens - adjacent to the dam are the beautiful Brindavan Gardens, with lighting and musical fountains, they transform into a fairy land in the evenings. Overnight in Bangalore.
Day 12: Bangalore- Chennai:
In time transfer to Bangalore railway station to board your train - the Shatabdi Express (1625/2135 hours) to Chennai. Upon arrival at Chennai, met and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Chennai.
Day 13: Chennai - Mahabalipuram – Chennai
Full day excursion to Mahabalipurm and Kanchipuram- Set in a boulder strewn landscape, 60 kms from Chennai, you will visit Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram; sites of many ancient sculptural marvels. It was the port city of the Pallavas who had mastered the art of construction without using bricks or mortar, carving out exquisite sculptures from rocks. The best examples of their art here are the five monolith chariots, the pride of Mahabalipuram. The various panels on the walls depict scenes from Hindu mythology and fables from the Panchtantra. The Mahabalipuram ruins, date to the seventh century and consist of a cave temple, shore temple, monolithic rathas (rock-carved temple chariots) and bas-reliefs (among the World's finest.). It is the ideal place to purchase intricately shaped and skillfully carved statues. Later visit Kanchipuram, where your tour includes visits to Kamakshi Amman dedicated to Goddess Parvati; the Kailashanathar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the Ekambareshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the largest temples of city.Overnight in Chennai.
Day 14: Depart Chennai
Half day sightseeing tour of Chennai: Your sightseeing tour of Chennai includes visits to The Santhome Cathedral Church – the Roman Catholic Church is said to house the remains of St. Thomas the Apostle; St Thomas Mount - the place where the apostle is said to have been killed; Little Mount Shrine - St. Thomas is believed to have lived in Little Mount Shrine (a tiny cave) when he came to India around 58 A.D; Fort St George -built in the 1640 A.D., the first bastion of British power of India, now housing the state Legislative Assembly and Secretariat office; St Mary's Church – built in 1678-80, and was the first English Church in Chennai, and is the oldest surviving British Church in India and finally the Fort Museum, with a collection of objects from the tenure of the East India Company in Chennai including letters from Robert Clive. Later in time transfer to Chennai Airport to board flight for onward destination.