Magnificent Tour of Incredible India - 16 Days

Once you reach Mumbai, you will be greeted by our representative from Himalayan Trekkers at the airport to escort you to the Hotel.

After short refreshment at the hotel, explore the surrounding place and get familiar with the city. 

After a warm and delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted to you guided sightseeing of bustling Mumbai city. The tour covers all the famous places of Mumbai, provided on the traveler’s itinerary list such as the Gateway of India, St. Thomas Cathedral, Prince of Wales Museum, Bombay University, Oval Maidan, Town Hall, Victoria Terminus, Crawford Market, Marine Drive, Chowpatty beach, Mani Bhavan, Malabar Hill, Hanging Gardens, and lastly the Dhobi Ghat.

In the evening, you can stroll around the streets near to your hotel. 

Today, you will be transferred to Mumai airport for an exciting flight to the city of Lakes,Udaipur.  Once you land in Udaipur, you will meet our representative, who will escort you to the hotel.

After a brief rest at the hotel, you begin your journey with a visit to Eklingji with a temple in honor of Lord Shiva. After that, you will visit Nagda, a place known for the 10th-century temples. Another attraction is the Jain Temple of Adbudji, which now lays waste but showcases traditional architecture. 

Next stop is a visit to Majestic White City Palace, built from granite and marble. The crystal gallery of Fateh Prakash Palace features some of the astonishing collection of crystals in the form of tables, sofa sets, dining table, dressers, fountains, beds and exclusive jewel studded carpets.

Today's morning begins with a drive to Devi Garh, 28km northeast of Udaipur.

Devi Garh is an 18th century fort palace surrounded by lush green fields and mountains from the three sides, overlooking the village of Delwara on the remaining side. The 18h century fort is as magical as it can get to display the ramparts of domes, turrets, and balconies, revealing the inverse interior that is quite breathtaking and imposing grandeur at its best. Followed by a boat ride to Lake Pichola.

In the morning, you will be transferred to Jodhpur, around 270kms from Udaipur. En route, you will visit Ranakpur Jain Temple. The temple is quite a famous landmark among Jains owing to its popularity and the superior decorations and sculptures. It is one of the holiest places in India. The temple is located on the banks of the river Maghai, isolated by the mountains further enhancing its beauty. 

Once you reach Jodhpur, check-in and relax. In the evening, you can explore the surrounding markets and streets. 

On this day, you will visit the most prominent building of Jodhpur, Mehrangarh Fort, which was constructed in 1459.

We will get to experience the village life of Rajasthan during our visit to Bishnoi Village. The village displays the traditional local handicrafts such as shoes, durries, pottery, and hand weaving. This is the best opportunity to interact with the locals and get accustomed to their lifestyle.

En route to the village, you will have a chance to get the glimpse of the wildlife. You can be lucky enough to witness spot black buck, chinkaras and peacocks around the far corners of the countryside.

Soon after breakfast, we will hop into the car for a long drive to Jaipur.

Jaipur, also referred as the pink city of India due to the definite color of the buildings is the capital and the largest city of Rajasthan. The city is best known for its craftsmen and artisans.

 In the evening, you can take the pleasure of walking down the streets and savor some of the local delicacies such as pakoras, aloo tikki, samosa and ladoos from the most famous street vendors. You can watch the local artisan perfecting their art in paintings, smithy, and dye experts. Another stop is the visit to Hawa Mahal, which is also called the Palace of the Winds. 

The day begins with the guided tour of Jaipur along with an expert guide. The tour initiates at Amber Fort and City Palace of Jaipur, the Observatory and Hawa Mahal. 

One of the most iconic moments of the tour is the ride of the Elephant safari. You can enjoy the ride of safari upon the arrival of Aravali forest surrounding the camp. The trip of the elephant leads to the village, hills and ancient monuments. You can observe the astonishing wildlife in a chance to encounter antelopes and jackals. There are some leopards in the part of jungles, it is a rare sight to witness them. Sometimes, you can catch a glimpse of a hyena or a wolf.

You will be escorted from Jaipur to Agra in a private vehicle. En route, you will take a halt at the ancient ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. The city was also called as City of Victory, built in the late 16th century by Emperor Akbar. It served as the capital of Mughal Empire for 10 years. It includes one of the largest mosques of India, the Jama Masjid.

On this day, the guide will escort you on a guided tour of the Taj Mahal. Perhaps, the most iconic monument in the world was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan during the Mughal era. The wonder is completely made from white marble. It is the stunning display of the symbol of love. The sheer sight of the monument displays the unique beauty of love in the air. The monument was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his love Queen Mumtaz Mahal.

There is also a visit to Agra Fort which is built from red sandstone and marble. This stunning architecture sits on the banks of the river Yamuna, located two kilometers northwest of Taj Mahal by Mughals during the late 15th century.

You will be transferred to Delhi. From Delhi, take a flight to Varanasi.

The flight almost lasts around 90 minutes. On reaching Varanasi, you will be transferred to the hotel.

The 12th day commences with a guided tour of Sarnath. It is located 5 miles from Varanasi. The place is the deer park, where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma preachings. 

The Aarti is the wonderful sight on the banks of the river Ganges, making it simply tranquilizing and rejuvenating during the evening. The tour also includes a boat ride to view the magical experience from the water.

You will be guided through the daunting waters of Ganges on the private boat. The Ganga Ghats at Varanasi is the most visited attractions by millions of pilgrims every year. It is believed that taking a dip in one of the Ghats can absolve from all the sins of a lifetime. 

As further, the tour progresses, you will come across the Bengali Tola, the street of the Bengalis, a place for Mother Goddess Kali shrines. The tour then follows up with the historic ritual bathing site called Dashaswamedh. It is also called as the ten horse sacrifice Ghat. It is the perfect way to end the Riverside tour.

The next one is Manikarnika Ghat, where you can witness the ritual post-death that Hindu perform. 

You will be driven back to your hotel after dinner. 

You will be transferred to the airport to catch a flight to Delhi.  Check-in at the hotel and relax. Rest of the day is at leisure. 

In the final day of the journey, you will be escorted to the guided tour of the Old and New Delhi, revealing all the monuments and holy sites within the vicinity.

The tour begins with Laxmi Narayan Temple, a Hindu Temple, and India Gate, a 42 meter high War memorial arch. En route, you will witness the Parliament House, the Secretariat buildings and the Vice Regal Palace-now the residence of the President of India.

Then, you will visit The Red Fort, a famous monument was once a palace of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The Red Fort hosts many events and occasions, even today. The next stop is the Humayun’s Tomb, which is a complex building representing Mughal architecture. It clearly represents the mirror image of Taj Mahal of Agra.

After breakfast, a representative form Himalayan Trekkers will drop you at the airport for the flight back to your hometown or onward destination. 

Hope to see you again in next holidays!!