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Colors of India
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Destinations: Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Jhansi - Agra - Jaipur - Jodhpur- Udaipur - Udaipur - Bombay - Goa - Delhi
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Day 01 - Arrival Delhi
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Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. Night stay in
Delhi.
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Day 02 - Delhi
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After a leisurely breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of New Delhi where
ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the
British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar ,India Gate and the grand
government buildings, the President’s House , Red fort , Mahatama Gandhi
Memorial.
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Day 03 - Delhi - Varanasi
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Morning transfer to airport to connect the flight for Varanasi said to be the
India’s most sacred city situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga.
It is also the oldest living city in the world.
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Day 04 - Varanasi
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Morning boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims
by the Ghats. Later excursion to Sarnath, 10kms. East of Varanasi, is one of the
Buddhism’s major centers of India. After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha
came to Sarnath where he gave his first sermon. Visit the deer park and the
museum and later back to Varanasi.
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Day 05 - Varanasi - Khajuraho
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After breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight for Khajuraho .Arrive
Khajuraho & transfer to hotel. The legendary temples of khajuraho are an
incomparable experience. Acknowledged as one of the world’s artistic wonders,
these temples dedicated to the Hindu pantheon of Gods are covered in carvings
that are a paean to life and love.
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Day 06 - Khajuraho
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After breakfast explore the Western and Eastern temples of khajuraho while your
guide explains the intricate meaning and legends behind each describable
sculpture. Night stay in Khajuraho.
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Day 07 - Khajuraho-Orchha-Jhansi-Agra
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Morning drive to Jhansi enroute visiting Orchha, In orchha visit the
magnificient temples and monuments. Some of the palaces were decorated with
painted murals which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela school of
painting , Continue drive to Jhansi & transfer to railway station to board the
train to Agra . Arrive Agra & transfer to hotel.
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Day 08 - Agra - Jaipur
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Morning at sunrise visit the magnificent Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of
the world surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000
men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved
wife, Also visit Agra Fort - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra
stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by
Emperor Akbar in 1566.
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Day 09 - Jaipur
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Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside
Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned Elephant
for the climb to the main gate. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century,
took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating
insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.
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Day 10 - Jaipur - Jodhpur
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Morning drive to Jodhpur (290 kms) . Arrive & transfer to hotel. Evening at
leisure. Night stay in Jodhpur.
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Day 11 - Jodhpur
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After a relaxed breakfast proceed for city sight seeing tour of Jodhpur. Jodhpur
- the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince
Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the
fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal.
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Day 12 - Jodhpur- Udaipur
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Morning drive to Udaipur. En route visiting Ranakpur - the largest and most
beautifully preserved Jain Temples in India. Later proceed to see the fort of
Kumbhalgarh. If Ranakpur is beauty and grace, Kumbhalgarh is all about power.
Arrive Udaipur in the evening & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Udaipur.
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Day 13 - Udaipur
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After breakfast proceed for city sight seeing tour. Udaipur, built in 1559 A.D.
by Maharaja Udai Singh, the city has been described as the most romantic spot on
the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the
Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari ( Queen’s resort for their friends) Bhartiya
Lok Kala Mandir ( Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Evening at
leisure.Night stay in Udaipur.
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Day 14 - Udaipur - Bombay
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After breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight for Bombay. Arrive
Bombay & transfer to hotel. Later half day city tour of Bombay, political
capital of Maharashtra, and commercial capital of India, Mumbai is many cities
in one. As the world's largest textiles market, a major industrial centre and
the country's busiest port handling over 40 percent of India's maritime trade,
it contributes around 50 percent of the national exchequer.
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Day 15 - Bombay - Goa
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After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Goa. Arrive Goa & transfer to
hotel. Evening at leisure. Night stay in Goa.
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Day 16 - Goa
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After breakfast, proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of Goa, visiting Miramar
Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus and the city of Panjim-bustling with shops and
tourists.
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Day 17 - Goa
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Day at leisure. Laze on the beach, go for swim, explore the shops for
cashewnuts, buy holiday wear. Night stay in Goa.
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Day 18 - Goa - Delhi
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After breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi.Arrive &
transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
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Day 19 - Delhi - Departure
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Day at leisure or explore the markets for shopping etc. Later transfer to
airport for onward flight.
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