North India With Mumbai And Goa Tour

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Tour Plan

The North India with Mumbai and Goa Tour offers travelers a unique mix of culture, history, and relaxation. This itinerary takes you through the rich heritage of North India, with its royal forts, vibrant cities, and spiritual sites, before leading you to the energetic metropolis of Mumbai and the serene beaches of Goa. This tour is ideal for those wanting to experience both the historical and modern facets of India, with a dose of coastal relaxation.

Included/Excluded

  • 03/04/05 star category hotels. As per your requirement.
  • 01 SGL/ Double rooms in each city with breakfast
  • 01 Major meal included in Goa hotel ( Lunch or Dinner)
  • A/C STD room in each city
  • Try to provide beach view room in Goa.
  • A/C Sedan /Toyota Crysta car as per itinerary
  • Car & Driver related all expenses
  • English Speaking Guide : Delhi-02 day, Jaipur-01 Day , Agra-01 day, Lucknow-01 Day, Ayodhya-01, Varanasi -01 day
  • Elephant Ride at Amber Fort, Jaipur
  • Boat Ride in Varanasi
  • Rickshaw Ride to visit Chandni chowk , old Delhi.
  • Flight Varanasi – Goa (At booking time)
  • Train Tickets : Goa – Mumbai in Chair car
  • Flight : International
  • Entrance fee & any hard and soft drink, meals etc.
  • No Film Shooting tour in Mumbai
  • Tip to the driver and guide
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned in itinerary and cost include.

Tour Plan

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Arrive at IGI airport. You will be met on arrival holding paging board of your name and escorted to the hotel.

Delhi, the vibrant capital city of India lying along the River Yamuna, is a inhabitant   of 15 million people and nowhere in the Country is so contrast between old and new cities. Delhi is in two parts : First , The Old Delhi of the Mughals, created by Shah Jahan after moving his Capital from Agra in 1638 AD is still a medieval district of narrow lanes, forts, mosques and bazaars. The second, New Delhi, built by the British between 1911-1931 and characterized by Sir Edwin Lutyens’ architecture, is a spacious and well-designed metropolis of broad avenues, grand imperial buildings and landscaped gardens.

Day 02: Delhi

After breakfast, 10-30 AM guided city tour of Old Delhi visiting Birla Temple , Gurudwara Bngla Shahib , Later in Old Delhi previously known as Shahjahanabad, take a cycle rickshaw through the  chaotic, noisy and bustling markets of Chandni Chowk, where trading continues in the maze of shops as it has done over the Centuries. Stop at the magnificent Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India and the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jehan. Red Fort, Later visit Raj Ghat & famous Akshardham Temple. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 3: Delhi

After breakfast, start the city tour of Delhi by driving along Rajpath, a two mile long avenue originally the focal point of British India and now used for parades; lined with   rulers is an ornamental canals the views in both directions are imposing. Drive past India Gate, built to commemorate the Indian and British soldiers who died in World War 1, Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhavan. Afterwards visit one of the most inspirational monuments of Delhi’s past, Humayun’s Tomb. The earliest great example of a Mughal garden tomb and the forerunner to the ornate Mughal style of architecture later perfected in the Taj Mahal, Humayun’s Tomb was built in 1565 by a Persian architect. Surrounded by well maintained gardens it is a wonderful place to visit. Lotus Temple and conclude your day with visit to Qutub Minar, a World Heritage monument and one of the most instantly recognisable and historically important monuments in Delhi. Overnight stay at Delhi.

Day 04: Delhi – Jaipur ( Approx 05 to06 Hours drive )

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel, after which we will drive to Jaipur. On arrival we head to the hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure. Explore at your own pace. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 05: Jaipur sightseeing

This morning after breakfast, set off for a day of exploration in Jaipur and ride to the top of the hilltop fortress – the Amber Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) on an elephant’s back. Get to know the dramatic grandeur of the fort perched on the Aravalli Hills and surrounded by fortified battlements. Then, pay a visit to the Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds, the five storied structure featuring 953 small windows called jharokhas, decorated with intricate latticework. Made using red sandstone, the towering structure resembles a honeycomb and was initially built to allow the royal ladies to peer down without being seen. Next, visit the City Palace. Built in the 18th century, the City Palace is a perfect exemplar of the Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles and fortified walls, built for protection from invading armies. Also, visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), an astronomy site which was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur in the 18th century with 13 architectural astronomy instruments. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 06: Jaipur –Abhaneri - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra [240 Km. / 6 Hrs. Approx.]

After breakfast proceed to Agra visit Abhaneri Stepwell & en route visit Fatehpur sikri , on arrival check -in Hotel.

Abhaneri  – Abhaneri is prominent for ‘Baoris’, step wells which were invented by the natives to harvest rain water. These tanks were used as cool places of retreat and as water reservoirs during parched times of the year. Chand Baori is the most popular of the wells in the region, and it is one of India’s deepest and largest. There are three ways to reach the water using the steps, which are divided into stories. This colossal, delicately carved well is located in front of the Harshat Mata Temple. It was a ritual to wash the hands and feet at the well before visiting the adjoining temple.

Harshat Mata Temple, dedicated to the goddess Harshat Mata, serves as the other tourist attraction of Abhaneri. Razed during the invasion of India by Islamic rulers in the 10th century, the remains of the temple still boast architectural and sculptural styles of ancient India. Harshat Mata is considered to be the goddess of joy and happiness. According to myth, the goddess is always cheerful, and she imparts her joy and happiness to the whole village.

Fatehpur Sikri – The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its “ruins” are in pristine condition … it’s not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world. Overnight stay at Agra .

Day 07: Agra

AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire – giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.

Morning sunrise view of Taj Mahal  :

TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist’s visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.
Later come back to hotel to have breakfast : Thereafter visit :
AGRA FORT – Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
Proceed to visit the Iti mad daullah’s Tomb (also known as the BABY TAJ).  Evening visit Sunset view of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh. Overnight stay at Agra.

Day 08: Agra- Lucknow ( By Car, Approx. 05 hours )

This morning we depart for Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. Boasting beautiful British Raj-era architecture as well as fantastic examples of Islamic art and design, Lucknow is an enigmatic city steeped in history. This afternoon we’ll tour the highlights of a city which first gained importance in 1528 with its capture by Babur, the first Mughal ruler of India. Our first stop will be to the Chota Imambara, one of the most intricate and exquisite buildings in Lucknow, it was built as a congregation hall for Shia Muslims and today houses the tombs of Muhammed Ali Shah and his family. Our next stop is the Rumi Darwaza, often referred to as the Turkish Gate. This imposing gate is a busy route through the city. We finish the day at Bara Imambara, this impressive complex was built in the 1780’s and houses a mosque, a step well and a maze of corridors. Overnight will be in Lucknow.

Day 09: Lucknow

Today we further explore the city of Lucknow, heading first for La Martiniere college. The college was established in 1845 from instructions in the will of Major General Claude Martin, who left a large endowment for its construction and upkeep. Today, it educates upwards of 6,000 pupils at one time and the Constantia building has been described as ‘perhaps the best-preserved colonial building in Lucknow’. Later we’ll visit the remains of two British Raj-era buildings, Dilkusha Palace and the British Residency, both of which were shelled during the 1857 siege of Lucknow and today lay in ruins. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to further explore Lucknow. Overnight will be in Lucknow.

Day 10: Lucknow – Ayodhya ( Approx. 03 hours drive)

After leisurely breakfast proceed to Ayodhya, visit Guptar Ghat ,Surya Kund and in Evening Ram Pauri and Saryu Aarti. Overnight stay at Ayodhya.

Day 11: Ayodhya

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Ram Temple, Kanak Bhawan, Hanuman Garhi, Balmiki Bhawan and KarsevakPuram etc. Overnight stay at Ayodhya.

Day 12: Ayodhya- Varanasi ( Approx. 05 Hours’ drive)

After leisure breakfast leave Ayodhya. On arrival in Varanasi, Check into Hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight stay at Varanasi Hotel.

Day 13: Varanasi

The day starts with an early morning boat ride on the River Ganges. You will get a chance to watch rituals taking place along the riverside and ghats (places by the river with steps leading down to the river) during the ride. The locals of Varanasi visit River Ganges very early in the morning to pray to Sun God as well as to offer prayers to the holy River Ganges, considered as mother goddess. The boat ride also takes you to various other ghats where you will see the daily rituals along the Ganges like washing, bathing and praying. For instance, Manikarnika Ghat is famous for Hindu cremation rituals, Dashashwamedha Ghat is popular for the Ganga Aarti ceremony (holy worship rituals of the Ganges), Assi Ghat, the southernmost and a prominent bathing ghat in Varanasi, situated at the union of the rivers Ganga and Assi. After the boat ride, return to your hotel and enjoy breakfast. Afterwards, you will be visiting some of the prominent temples in the city like Sankat Mochan Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple – an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva that was restored and rebuilt to its present glory in 1776, Kalbhairav temple, Manas Mandir, Birla temple, Bharat Mata temple among others. Then you will walk through the narrow alleys of Varanasi, visit the local bazaars of town where you can shop for statues, brass works, worship items, and the famous Benaras silk materials. We will now lead you towards Dashashwamedh Ghat where the spectacular Ganga Aarti ceremony by the River Ganges takes place. This star attraction of Varanasi treats visitors to the sight of interesting rituals, performed by Hindu priests accompanied by chanting of sacred mantras, to please the Ganges River and God of Fire. Photo lovers will definitely love this spot to capture some really interesting pictures. Overnight in Varanasi.

Day 14: Varanasi

Post breakfast this morning you will visit Sarnath where Lord Buddha given his first maiden speech. Relax in the hotel. Overnight stay at  Varanasi.

Day 15: Varanasi – Goa ( A connecting flight)

In time, meet at the hotel and transfer to the Varanasi airport. On arrival in Goa, meet and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Goa.

Day 16: Goa

Breakfast at the hotel. Relax a beach resort. Overnight stay at Goa.

Day 17: Goa

After breakfast – Full day city tour visiting Dona paula, Basilica of bom jesus, St. Cathedral, spice plantation, Shanta durga temple, Mandavi river cruise, Mangueshi temple. Overnight stay at Goa.

Day 18: Goa

Breakfast at the hotel. Relax. Overnight stay at the Goa.

Day 19: Goa – Mumbai ( By Flight)

In time, meet at the hotel and transfer to the Goa airport. On arrival in Mumbai, meet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 20: Mumbai

Morning in -time meet at hotel and board you in train which is among the fastest train. Train departs : 09-55 AM   Arrive Jhansi jn.  : 12-35 noon In time meet at Jhansi Jn. and proceed to Orchha en route visit Jhansi Fort before going to Orchha. Relax. Overnight stay will be at Orchha.

Day 21: Mumbai

After breakfast, Temple tour visiting Siddhi Vinayak, Maha laxmi temple, etc. Overnight stay at Mumbai.

Day 22: Mumbai – Home

Breakfast at the hotel. In time, meet at hotel and transfer to Mumbai airport. Hope you had a wonderful time exploring with us.

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