India | Discover India 20 days

India | Discover India 20 days

Day 01: New Delhi

Arrive at Delhi airport, meet and assist upon arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit to the National Museum where see the finest collection of Indian antiquities and artifacts, and then return back to hotel for dinner and over night.

Day 02: Delhi

Full day Tour explore Delhi with its Old and New parts of the capital of India including buildings of early Turkish structure to Mughal buildings to Lutyen's Delhi, return back to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 03: Khajuraho

This morning take a flight to Khajuraho, afternoon you will explore the little town known the worldover for its Nagara style of temple architecture and erotic sculpture. Overnight at Khajuraho.

Day 04: Agra

In morning Transfer to Jhansi railway station for your train to Agra, En route to Khajuraho visit sleepy medieval town of Orchha which is littered with medieval Bundelkhand buildings bearing fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture, Arrive Agra in the evening, transfer to hotel for overnight.

Day 05: Agra

Full day Tour visit sight-seeing of Agra, Start by to Sikandara and the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah or the 'Baby Taj, visit to Agra Fort and end the tour with a visit to the Taj Mahal at sunset. Then return back to hotel for overnight.

Day 06: Jaipur

In morning drive to Jaipur - en route visit Fatehpur Sikri, a perfectly preserved Mughal city built at the height of the empire's splendor, Arrive in Jaipur in the noon and will be at leisure for the rest of the day overnight.

Day 07: Jaipur

Full day visiting the Amber Fort - one of the most fascinating of Indian forts, reach the fort majestically atop an elephant; once inside the fort, visit the Palace of Mirrors, Hall of Public Audience and the beautifully manicured gardens, Afternoon spend exploring the Jantar Mantar (astrological observatory), the Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds), the City Palace and the museum. Overnight.

Day 08: Jodhpur

Proceed to Jodhpur, Set at the edge of the Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert, Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts, above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall - 10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions. Overnight at Jodhpur.

Day 09: Jodhpur

This morning explore the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort-Museum, one of the largest in India, unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur - and a perfect example of desert variant of Raj put architecture, The tour of the fort will be followed by a visit to the old town where you walk through the market getting a feel of the town, Early in evening be taken on a short safari to immaculately kept villages of Bishnoi tribals who are known for their belief in the sanctity of plant and animal life. A variety of deer roaming freely is the attraction of these villages. Overnight

Day 10: Udaipur

In morning drives to Udaipur, En route visit Ranakpur - the largest and most beautifully preserved Jain Temples in India, after visiting Ranakpur proceed to see the fort of Kumbhalgarh. If Ranakpur is beauty and grace, Kumbhalgarh is all about power, arrive in Udaipur late in the afternoon, the rest of the day will be at leisure. Overnight.

Day 11: Udaipur

Full day visit the City Palace, which is largest in Rajasthan, See lovely medieval Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-Ki-Bari or the "Gardens of the Maids of Honour". Then take a lunch at the beautiful Gallery Restaurant at Udaipur, Then end Tour with a relaxing boat ride on Lake Pichola, from the lake get unmatched views of the gardens surrounding the fascinating Lake Palace Hotel and the two islands in the lake. Overnight.

Day 12: Aurangabad

In morning, transfer to the airport for flight to Mumbai where arrive to connect to your flight for Aurangabad, arrive Aurangabad late in the evening, check into the hotel for overnight.

Day 13: Aurangabad

Full day explore the caves of Ajanta which offer a rich tapestry of images that speak of palaces, royalty, cultures and tales of everyday life of ancient India, Long buried in the debris of time, these 30 caves were built to offer seclusion to the Buddhist monks, who lived, taught and performed rituals. Over night.

Day 14: Mumbai

This morning explore Ellora caves, Carved between fourth and fifth century, the rock temples and monasteries of Ellora represent the three major faiths of India - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Like Ajanta, Ellora caves too are a fine example of cave temples with almost 34 caves with intricate interiors and ornamental facades, in the evening take flight for Bombay where you spend the night before starting your tour of South India.

Day 15: Madurai

Continue tour to South India, fly in the morning to Madurai where arrive before noon, All activity in Madurai is centered round Sri Meenakshi Temple in the heart of the told town, A riotously baroque example of Dravidian architecture, and visit the temple afternoon, overnight.

Day 16: Chettinad

After breakfast drive to Chettinad which is known for its artistic houses, Spend afternoon exploring the palace and around for its unique architecture, Overnight at Madurai.

Day 17: Tanjore - Trichy

This morning drive to Tanjore, Also called a city of temples, Tanjore is dotted with no fewer than 74 temples - the most famous of which is the Brihadeshwara temple, visit this fascinating temple and the Thanjavur Palace before continuing your drive to Trichy, The town of Trichy is another small place of South India which is littered with innumerable evidence of the region's excellence in art and architecture, In evening explore the city including spectacular Rock Fort Temple. Overnight

Day 18: Madras

This morning take a train to Madras, Madras is a fascinating city with its ancient temples and unique culture, golden sandy beaches and a marvelous tradition of music and dance, first Check into your hotel then in afternoon explore this city and then return back to hotel for overnight.

Day 19: Madras

After breakfast, transfer to visit two of the finest examples of ancient South Indian architecture - Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. Then return back to hotel for overnight.

Day 20: Madras – Delhi

This day will be free at leisure, in the evening have a dinner then transfer to airport for final departure to Delhi.