Best time to visit: Mar-May, Sep-Nov.
Weather : Night 8-10°C, Day 17-22°C.
DAY 1. Arrive Mumbai
Transfer to Hotel.
DAY 2. AURANGABAD
Depart Mumbai for Aurangabad by 7617 Tapovan Express (train), arrive at 1330 hrs. Transfer to President Park/Meadows. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 3. AURANGABAD
Full day sightseeing tour of the world heritage Ajanta Caves. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 4. AURANGABAD
Full day sightseeing of Ellora Caves, Daulatabad Fort & Bibi-ka-Muqbara. Transfer to railway station. Depart by Devgiri Express at 2320 hrs.
DAY 5. KOCHI
Arrive Mumbai at 0820 hrs. on 21 Dec. Depart Mumbai for Kochi by IC at 1040 hrs, arrive at 1225 hrs. Transfer to Hotel Abad Atrium or similar. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 6. KOCHI
Breakfast. Full day sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting Jew Town, Matancherry Palace, Tomb of Vasco da Gama, Spice Town & Chinese Fishing Nets & boat ride on backwaters. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 7. CHENNAI
Depart Kochi for Chennai by IC 576 at 1030, arrive 1135. Arrive Chennai. Transfer to Ambassador Pallava or similar. P.M. Proceed on a sightseeing tour visiting Parthasarathy Temple, Kapaleeshwar Temple, Fort St. George & San Tome Dom. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 8. MAHABALIPURAM
A.M. Breakfast. Leave for Mahabalipuram (56 kms) by car. Transfer to Ideal Beach Resort. P.M. Half day sightseeing tour visiting the Arjuna Penance, Shore Temples, The Mandapams & Rathas at Mahabalipuram. Overnight at Chennai.
DAY 9. TIRUVANAMALAI (A.M)
Breakfast. Excursion to Kanchipuram. Enroute, visit the Shiva Temples. Also visit the Kailashnatha Temple, Vaikantha Perumal Temple, Sri Ekambarnath & Devrajswami Temple. Proceed to Tiruvanamalai, visit the Arunachala Temple and Ramana Maharshi temple. Overnight at tourist class hotel in Tiruvanamalai.
DAY 10. THANJAVUR (A.M)
Breakfast. Depart for Thanjavur (240 kms) via Chidambharam. Visit the Nataraj Temple, where the prime attraction is the 10th century Sabhanayak Nataraj Temple. P.M. visit Kumbakonam known for its semi-erotic sculptures. Transfer to Oriental Tower.
DAY 11. MADURAI (A.M)
Breakfast. Depart Thanjavur for Madurai (160 kms). Enroute visit Brinhadishwara Temple at Thanjavur. Proceed to Thiruchirapalli, visiting Srirangam Temple & Rock Fort. Check-in at Germinus or similar at Madurai. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 12. MADURAI A.M
Breakfast. Visit the Meenakshi Temple, Thappakulam & Madurai City. P.M. Visit the Market & attend the Pooja Ceremony at Madurai Meenakshi Temple. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 13. MADURAI TO VARANASI VIA MUMBAI
Morning free. Depart Madurai for Mumbai by IC at 1300 hrs, arrive Mumbai at 1620 hrs. Overnight at Mumbai.
DAY 14. VARANASI
Depart Mumbai for Varanasi by IC at 0800 hrs. Arrive at 1000 hrs. Transfer to Clarks Varanasi. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath-place where Buddha came to preach the message of the middle path. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 15. VARANASI
Early morning boat ride on the River Ganges. Breakfast. Visit Bathing and burning ghats after breakfast. Depart Varanasi for Agra by IC 7408 at 1555 hrs, arrive at 1745 hrs. Transfer to Taj View or Hotel Mansingh. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 16. AGRA
Breakfast. Full day sightseeing of Agra, visiting Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Sikander Tomb. Depart Agra for Delhi by IC 7408 at 1815, arriving at 1855 hrs. Transfer to Hotel Connaught or similar. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 17. DELHI
Breakfast. Full day sightseeing tour of New Delhi includes a cycle rickshaw tour of old Delhi followed by a visit to Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Lodhi Tombs, Presidents Palace & India Gate. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 18. CORBETT (
A.M)
Depart Delhi for Corbett National Park (220 kms). Check-in at Claridges Corbett or similar. Overnight at resort.
DAY 19.CORBETT (A.M)
Early morning safari drive. P.M. Late afternoon safari drive. Overnight at resort.
DAY 20. NAINITAL (A.M)
Breakfast. Depart for Nainital (70 kms). Transfer to Naini Retreat or similar. Naini Tal is known for its pleasant climate, a beautiful lake, excellent view of the lower Himalayas & wonderful excursions to the surrounding countryside. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 21. NAINITAL
Breakfast. Full day sightseeing tour visiting Bhowali (11 kms), Kainchi (10 kms), Almora (67 kms) & Kasauni (113 kms). Overnight at hotel.
DAY 22. JAIPUR
Breakfast. Depart Nainital for Delhi, arrive transfer to domestic airport for flight to Jaipur by IC 7471 at 1700 hrs, arriving at 1740 hrs. Transfer to Mansingh Towers or similar. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 23. JAIPUR
Breakfast. Full day sightseeing tour of Jaipur, visit Amer Fort, City Palace, Palace of the Winds, Amer Fort and walking tour of the famous markets. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 24. UDAIPUR
Breakfast. Morning free. Late afternoon depart for Udaipur by IC 7471 at 1810 hrs, arrive at 2000 hrs. Transfer to Shiv Niwas Palace Hotel or similar. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 25
UDAIPUR. Breakfast. Full day sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting City Palace standing on a hill surrounded by crenellated walls & built in 1725; Jagdish Temple built in 1561 with imposing sculpted figures, Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum 7 the Garden of the maids of honour, having 4 pools with delicate kiosks & elephants. Depart for Mumbai by IC 7471 at 2030 hrs, arriving at 2140 hrs. Transfer to International Airport.
Tour cost includes:
* 21 day visit India air far Mumbai-Kochi-Chennai-surface-Madurai-Mumabi (connecting)-Varanasi-Agra-Delhi-Jaipur-Udaipur-Mumbai
* Sightseeing and entrance fees
* Transporation by air conditioned vehicle
* Accommodation based on double occupancy
* Breakfast included
Tour cost does not include:
* Lunch and dinner
* Any item not specifically mentioned as being "included in the itinerary
* any increase in airfare
* compulsory Xmas and New Year Eve dinner at hotels in program
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