India In 16 Days
$195
per personWhen it comes to India, some destinations are more known than others. For example, you wouldn’t go to India and not visit the Taj Mahal or walk through the streets of Mumbai, would you?
When it comes to India, some destinations are more known than others. For example, you wouldn’t go to India and not visit the Taj Mahal or walk through the streets of Mumbai, would you?
Hitting all the sweet spots of the peninsula, India In 16 Days is an extensive Hop-On, Hop-Off tour making all the highlights of the country easily accessible. It is a fantastic-value option for any traveller snaking from New Delhi to Goa via Agra, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Ajmer/Pushkar, Udaipur and Mumbai. The itinerary includes stops like:
- Delhi’s Chandni Chowk and Civil Lines
- Agra’s Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
- Jaipur’s Pink City and HawaMahal
- A camel safari into the Rajasthan desert
- A sunset boat ride on Udaipur’s Lake Pichola
- A taste of Mumbai’s slum experience in Dharavi
- A foodie tour through the streets of Mumbai
- And Goa
So are you ready for the experience of a lifetime? Discover the magic of India with India In 16 Days.
- Dress CodeCasual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, light jacket.
1
New Delhi To Agra
- The first thing that comes to mind on hearing about Agra is the exotically constructed marble mausoleum – Taj Mahal that also happens to be one of the eight wonders in the world. This beautiful architectural masterpiece that majestically stands on a 186 x 186 feet raised square platform was erected by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife – ArjumandBano Begum around 1648 AD. This monument has been defined by Rabindra Nath Tagore as ‘a tear on the face of eternity’ that shall remain ‘a tender elegy in marble’ to the world.
- The other tourist attraction of Agra is the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. It is believed that Akbar, the great emperor of 16th century visited a saint – Shaikh Salim Chishti, to seek blessings for the want of heir. The blessings became a reality when Akbar was blessed with three sons after 26 years. Hence, he built this city and named it – Fatehpur Sikri, the city of victory!
- Agra is also a home to other eclectic architectural wonders such as Chausat Khamba, Roman Catholic Cemetery, also known as Red Taj Mahal, Mariam’s tomb, the tomb of Rajput Princess Mariam Zamani, the wife of Emperor Akbar, Chhatris of Raja Jaswant Singh, Agra Fort, also known as Fort Rouge which is made of Red sandstone (This is a UNESCO World heritage site) and Sheesh Mahal (The Royal Dressing room with walls adorned with glass mosaic decorations).
| FROM | TO | DEPART | ARRIVE |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Agra | 05.30 P.M | 09.00 P.M |
2
Agra To Bharatpur
Known as Lohargarh – The Eastern Gateway of Rajasthan, Bharatpur is located about 178 kms from capital city Jaipur. It has been a prominent tourist hub on both Indian and International front. Currently, it is a part of NCR – National Capital Region.
- Associated with the brave Indo-Synthian tribes that go way long back to 100 AD, this place has been a recipient of cultures from myriad clans like Rajputs, Muslims, Marathas and even, British.
- Apart from its rich cultural heritage, Bharatpur is very famous for its Keoladeo National Park that was formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. This park endowed with a dense forest cover, is a home to rare and exotic birds like Siberian crane which, is found no where else but in Siberia. Bharatpur has been declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- On the festival front, months of February and March brim with celebrations of the famous BrijMahotsav. Other festive events include Gangaur and Teej that are exclusive to women.
| FROM | TO | DEPART | ARRIVE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agra | Bharatpur | 02.00 A.M | 03.30 A.M |
3
Bharatpur To Jaipur
Being the largest city in the princely state of Rajasthan, Jaipur is the capital city too. Founded by Jai Singh II, this city along with Bharatpur falls in the Golden Triangle Tourist Circuit that runs up till Agra. It is believed that ‘The Pink city’ was a planned city that was built under the supreme guidance of Vidyadhar Bhattacharya who incorporated principles of Vaastu shastra and Shilpa Shastra during the course of construction. Here are some of the must visit places in Jaipur -
- JantarMantar – Located adjacent to City Palace, Jantarmantar is a proof of India’s progressive approach in Science even in Pre historic days. It is an observatory with the much renowned Sun dial that calculates time with precision and, predicts eclipses and location of stars. It is currently a member of UNESCO’s world heritage sites.
- Galta – This is the famous Monkey temple of Jaipur with hundreds of simians that include monkeys, macaques and langurs.
- Hawa Mahal – This is the intricately honey comb structured five storied palace, made of pink sandstone.Other notable locations to visit include Sisodiya Rani Palace Garden, Nahargarh and, Birla Lakshmi Narayan temple.
| FROM | TO | DEPART | ARRIVE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bharatpur | Jaipur | 07.20 P.M | 11.30 P.M |
4
Jaipur To Ajmer/ Pushkar
Surrounded by the mighty old Aravallis, Ajmer is a one of the princely cities of Rajasthan with the glory of having been ruled by the legendary warrior prince Prithviraj Chauhan somewhere in the latter half of twelfth century.
- Located almost in the centre of Rajasthan, it is very famous for the holy shrine of Moinuddin Chishti, known as Ajmer Sharif Dargah. This holy shrine is at the foot of Taragarh hills and, historical references assert that this shrine was often visited by Emperor Akbar and his queen, on foot. Today, this place is visited by more than a hundred thousand pilgrims on a daily basis.
- An artificial lake known as Anasagar is located to the north of the city and, is a major tourist attraction. Recently, Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana have selected Ajmer as one of the upcoming heritage cities.
- Some of the notable attractions in Ajmer include Taragarh Fort, Adhai Din Ka Jhonpda – a mosque that was built by QutubuddinAibak and Akbari Fort and Museum that is now, a house of coveted antiques that resonate with Mughal and Rajput culture and warfare.
- Besides, the architectural attractions, Ajmer is a shopper’s paradise that sells antiques, silver jewellery, Rajasthani craft items and Ittar. And, travelling about 14 kms north west of Ajmer, you will find a quaint little town – Pushkar which is considered to be one of the five sacred dhams for Hindus.
- As per Hindu mythology, the hold pond at Pushkara is said to be the tears of Lord Shiva who mourned the demise of his wife – Sati, deeply. It is also known as Tirth Raj and, is swarmed with pilgrims and tourists alike.
- Pushkar that is a home to more than 400 temples is one of the few places that has a temple for Lord Brahma, the creator of Universe.
- Apart from its mythological significance, Pushkar is famous for its magnanimous cattle fairs wherein, five days are reserved by the villagers for fun and frolic. Trading of cattle, especially camels is the highlight of this fair, wherein approximately 50000 camels are cleaned, washed and adorned with jewellery and then, traded and sold. The fair is festive with magic shows, camel races, horse races, folk music and dance.
| FROM | TO | DEPART | ARRIVE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaipur | Ajmer/Pushkar | 05.45 A.M | 07.45 A.M |
5
Ajmer/Pushkar To Udaipur
With a touch of ochre shades of Aravalli hills and with a splash of pristine blue of its lakes, Udaipur was once tagged as the most romantic spot in the Indian continent by Col James Tod, the first political agent for East India Company in 1829.
- Founded in 1553 by Maharana Udai Singh, Udaipur – the romantic city of Havelis and lakes stands splendidly in the Girwa valley on River Banas. During its imperial phase in history, it was the capital city for the Mewar Kingdom. One of its majestic highlights is the City Palace Museum that attracts tourists in droves, from worldwide. Essentially, the main part of City Palace has been converted into a museum that showcases myriad artefacts and exquisitely decorated mirrors.
- The entrance of the City Palace museum begins with the Royal Courtyard that carries a historic significance. It is said that this was the place where MaharanaUdai Singh met a sage who advised him to build the city – Udaipur.
- Rooms of this majestic palace are adorned with paintings that portray the famous stalemate Haldighati battle between the MahaRana Pratap and Emperor Akbar. At the end of the museum in the South side, there is a royal ladies’ quarters. Beautiful paintings showcasing the brave women’s hunting escapades and regal rides in palanquins.
| FROM | TO | DEPART | ARRIVE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajmer/Pushkar | Udaipur | 06.31 P.M | 11.56 P.M |
6
Udaipur To Mumbai
Mumbai, India’s New York is the perfect example of a cosmopolitan which is a home not only to Indians but to many multinationals who visit as tourists and settle down, as the city’s own. It is also known as the city that never sleeps!
- Mumbai, earlier known as Bombay is a conglomeration of seven islands that were apparently, fishing colonies in the past. How it emerged as a city with life at an incredibly fast pace is a story in itself! Being the financial capital of India, Mumbai is a city that sells dreams to people. Local trains, the dabbawallahs, the constant plying of taxis and, the beautifully constructed Sea link are examples of how pace and energy are in tandem in this city at a furious rate.
- Although famous for its vada pavs, Paavbhajis and biryanis and firnis, this place has been influenced richly by multinationals when it comes to cuisines. Mumbai is a place that adapts to the kind of people it provides shelter to.
- Besides being home to notable Bollywood personalities, it is also home to the biggest slum in Asia – Dharavi. And despite the stark demarcation between the rich and the poor, the bold and the beautiful, the dreamers and the chasers, this city has a pulse of its own. To survive and sustain here, all you need is gumption! That is what this city banks on!
| FROM | TO | DEPART | ARRIVE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udaipur | Mumbai | 05.45 P.M | 07.00 A.M |
7
Mumbai To Goa
| FROM | TO | DEPART | ARRIVE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | Goa | 06.00 P.M | 07.00 A.M |