Day 01 Arrive Delhi (By Flight)
Your flight arrival in Delhi. Meet assist, Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands, after greetings, then transfer to hotel.
AM: After breakfast, city tour of Delhi.

Jama Masjid – One of the Architectural gift given by Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques not only in Delhi but in India.

Raj Ghats – Along the banks of Jamuna are located the places were the leaders and freedom fighters of India were cremated.

Laxmi Narayan Temple, also known as Birla Mandir, is one of Delhi’s major temples and a major tourist attraction. Built by the industrialst Sh. J.K. Birla in 1939, this beautiful temple is located in the west of Connaught Place.

The Parliament house is a cirular colonnaded building . It also houses ministerial offices, numerous committee rooms and an excellent library as well. Conceived in the Imperial Style, the Parliament House consists of an open verandah with 144 columns.

The Presidential Palace -This impressive building was once the palace of the british vice king and is now the seat of the Indian President. The building is located in a huge garden. It can’t be visited because it’s not open to the public.

Next to the gate are several government buildings such as the ministry of foreign affairs and the ministry of finance.
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 02 Delhi – Jaipur (By Road) (250 kms. / 4.5 hrs.appx.)
After breakfast, visit of Delhi.
Visit: Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, Lotus temple and Qutub Minar.

Qutab Minar – In 1199, Qutbuddin raised the Qutab Minar either as a victory tower or as a minaret to the adjacent mosque. From a base of 14.32 mtrs. It tapers to 2.75 mtrs. At a height of 72.5 mtrs.

Later, drive to Jaipur.
On arrival, visit Laxmi Narayan Temple.
Optional: Chokhi Dhani cultural dance show with dinner @ Euro 25 Per Person.
Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 03 Jaipur
Morning visit to Amber Fort enjoy Joy Elephant ride upto the hills and back by jeep ride.
Jaipur the vibrant capital of Rajasthan is popularly known as the ‘ Pink City ‘ because of the pink-coloured buildings in its old city. It sits on a dry lake bed in a somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by forts and crenellated walls.

Amber Fort – Amber is located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur and was the old fort of the Kachhwaha clan of Amber, which used to be the capital, till it was moved to Jaipur. The construction of the Amber Fort began in the year 1592 and was started by Man Singh I, but it was finished by his descendant Jai Singh.

City Palace & Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The fortified wall has seven gates and was built for protection from invading armies and animals that lived in jungles, which surrounded the wall that time.

Visit to Jantar Mantar – the observatory built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa Mahal. Jalmahal – (6 kms) on the way to Amer, this small palace is set in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. Renovation around the lake is in progress. Hawa Mahal – The palace is shaped like a pyramid and is a five-storied building, with number of small windows and screens, with arched roofs. As one looks at this building, one realizes that the rear side of the building is comparatively very plain and lacks much of ornamentation.

Evening we will take you for evening entertainment at local restaurant for Rajasthani cultural dance with dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 Jaipur – Abhaneri – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (By Road) (264 kms. / 6 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Agra , enroute Abhaneri Village, Step Well” and Fatehpur Sikri

Abhaneri; one of the places near Jaipur, is a small village in the Dausa district in North Rajasthan. Abhaneri village is located at a short distance of 95 Kms. from Jaipur on Jaipur-Agra highway.

The village is famous for its ancient Step well called ‘Chand Baori. Step wells are a unique concept of India and were used extensively around Rajasthan by erstwhile kings and rulers of different regions of Rajasthan.

These step wells were used as reservoir during monsoon to store water for harsh summer. Within these step wells, they used to build few palatial rooms that can be used once the water level drops. Very intelligently designed, the architecture of these step wells was very useful for storing water as well as making it a temporary residence to avoid summer heat.

Then continue drive to Fatehpur SIkri.

Fathepur Sikri – This magnificent fortifield ghost city was the capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar between 1571 and 1585. The downfall of this once magnificent capital of the Mughals started with the rise of the Jats when Emperor Aurangazeb left this place never to return again. The credit for preserving the ancient monuments situated here goes to Lord Curzon. Since then , these protected monuments and the environs of the city have been well maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. The city is rectangular in shape with nine huge gates – Delhi Darwaza, Lal Darwaza, Agra Gate, Suraj and Chandra Darwaza, Tehra Gate and Ajmeri Darwaza.

Your continue drive towards to Agra, on arrival transfer to hotel.
(Optional- in the evening Mohabbat a Taj show which you can enjoy on this Agra experience.
(USD 50 PP)

Watch this popular show: a retelling of the Taj Mahal’s story. Be swept up by the dance, music, and songs as you learn how the love between the Emperor Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz inspired the Taj, and afterward.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05 Agra – Gwalior (By Road) (120 Kms. / 2.5 hrs. appx.)
After breakfast, Tajmahal or can go early morning to view sunrise.

Sunrise is by far the best time to visit the Taj Mahal. Not just because the early morning light turns the dome of the temple a soft, golden colour, but because this is the time when there are the least amount of tourists and if you get in early enough, you might even get some perfect portraits with no people in them. There’s also something magical about watching the sun rise behind the Taj Mahal, a building that symbolises one of the greatest true love stories ever told.

Taj Mahal – Described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, it was constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of white marble took 22 years to complete (1630-1652 AD). Ustad Ahamad Lahori, a Persian Architect, is said to be the main designer and planner for this magnificent memorial.
(Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Friday)

Agra, a romantic city in India, is known for the marble edifice ‘Taj Mahal’ Besides Taj Mahal, Agra is also known for the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone city made by Emperor Akbar.

Agra is a medieval city situated on the banks of the river Yamuna. Sultan Sikandar Lodi, the Ruler of Delhi Sultanate founded it in the year 1504. After the sultan’s death the city passed on to his son Sultan Ibrahim Lodi who ruled his Sultanate from Agra until he fell fighting to Babur in the First battle of Panipat fought in 1526.

Agra fort – Construction of the massive red sandstone Agra Fort on the bank of the Yamuna River was begun by Emperor Akbar in 1565, though additions were made up until the rule of his grandson, Shah Jahan.

Itmad-Ud- Daulah’s Tomb – This tomb belongs to the father of Nur Jahan, Ghias-ud-Din Beg. He was the Wajir or the Chief Minister of Emperor Jehangir. This white marble tomb was built by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628. The tomb may not be as mammoth as the Taj but the inlay designs and carvings are no less than Taj if not more. The delicate marble latticework in the passages allows the light to enter the interiors. A similar tomb was built by Nur Jahan for Jehangir in Lahore. This tomb was the first complete marble Moghul structure.

PM: Drive to Gwalior.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06 Gwalior – Orchha (By Road) (120 Kms. / 2.5 hrs. appx.)
After breakfast, city tour of Gwalior.
Visit Gwalior Fort.
Later, drive to Orchha.
On arrival, Sightseeing of monuments made during Bundela dynasty in Orchha.

Orchha sightseeing includes visit to Jehangir fort, situated on the bank of Betwa river. Here Jehangir (son of Emperor Akbar) spent just one night. In addition to this visit cenotaphs, Ram temple etc.
Overnight stay in Orchha.

Day 07 Orchha – Khajuraho (By Road) (173 kms. / 4hrs appx.)
After breakfast, Temples tour of Khajuraho.

Visit Western Group of Temples – Khajuraho- The architectural style of the Khajuraho temples is very different from the temple prototype of that period. Each stands, instead of within the customary enclosure, on a high masonry platform.

Devi Mandap : Opposite the large Lakshman Temple are two small shrines. The one directly opposite is called Devi Mandap, its cemented peaked roof an indication that it has been renovated during the last century. Varaha Mandap This open pavilion stands to the south of the Devi shrine on a high platform. The mandap stands elevated above the ground with 14 short pillars that support the high pyramidal roof capped with an amalaka and kalash.

Lakshman Temple: This striking temple stands facing the varaha and Devi mandaps. It is one of the three largest temples of khajuraho and the western group of temples and is considered to be the earliest ( c.AD 954 ) to have been built by the chandella rulers.
Kandariya Mahadev Temple – : This is without any doubt the largest and most magnificent temple in Khajuraho. The elegant proportions of this building and its sculptural detailing are the most refined examples of this artistice heritage of central India.

Mahadev Shrine: Between the Kandariya and the devi jagdambi Temples is a small shrine whose purpose is difficult to ascertain. It is called the Mahadev Shrine and consists of a small open – pillared porch and sanctum, the structure has suffered further through renovations during the last century.
Visit to Eastern Group of Temples.

Chaunsath Yogini Temple -Also featuring a fairly extensive collection of erotic stone carvings is the Chaunsath Yogini Temple, a structure dedicated to the goddess Kali and notable for being the only temple in the entire range to have been made from granite.

Hindu Temples Brahman, Vamana and Javari comprise the three Hindu temples within the eastern group. All three temples feature the same style of erotic carvings as the others; while Braham is known for its four-faced lingam statue, Vamana for its sculptures of nymphs, and Javari for its magnificent gateway. Jain Temples Parsvanath which is dedicated to Jain Tirthankara Parshvanatha, is the largest of the Jain Temples and, like the somewhat smaller Adinath (dedicated to the Jain Tirthankara Adinath), features a selection of erotic carvings as well as other stone works telling less sexually explicit stories. Ghantai.

Kandariya Mahadev Temple This is the tallest of the temples, not only in the western group but in the entire collection, and is believed to have been built around 1025 in honour of Lord Shiva. This 30-metre-high structure features erotic carvings along its northern and southern faces but also a variety of others depicting women engaged in non-sexual activity.

Archaeological Museum -Situated in a building adjacent to the Matangeshwar Temple, the Archaeological Museum was established by government officer WA Jardine in 1910 as a place to house the loose statues and sculptures found lying on the grounds of the ruined ancient temples.

Day 08 Khajurhao – Allahabad (By Road) (280 Kms. / 6 hrs. appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Allahabad.
On arrival, visit Sagam River and Fort.
Overnight in Allahabad.

Day 09 Allahabad – Varanasi (By Road) (120 Kms. / 2 hrs. appx.)
Early morning Boat ride on River Ganges.

Ganges: Ghats are the steps on the bank of Ganges that lead down to the river, from where the pilgrims make their sin- cleaning dip in the holy water of the river.

Evening watch Ganga Aarti ceremony at Ghats.
The aarti is performed on a stage by a group of young pandits, all draped in saffron colored robes with their puja plates spread out before them. It commences with the blowing of a conch shell, and continues with the waving of incense sticks in elaborate patterns and circling of large flaming lamps that create a bright hue against the darkened sky.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10 Varanasi – Chennai (By Flight)
Sightseeing of Varanasi.

Varanasi –The eternal city, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India. Situated on the banks of the sacred river Ganges. Ghats are the steps on the bank of Ganges which lead down to the river.

Varanasi: It has been known as Kashi and Banaras, its present name is a restoration of the ancient name meaning the city between the two rivers Varun and Asi. The internal city id one of the most important pilgrimages sites in India. Situated on the bank of the sacred river Ganges, Kashi , Vishwanath temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

It is popularly known as the Golden Temple due to the Golden Plating done on its 15.5 meter high spire.Kashi Vishwanath Temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is popularly known as the golden Temple due the Gold plating done on its 15.5 meter high spire. Bharat Mata Temple -This Temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1936 and houses one perfect relief maps of India carved out of marble. The Temple was gifted by the nationalists Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta (Barat Ratana ) and shri Durga Prasad Khatri, leading numismatists and antiquarians. Durga Temple – commonly called the ‘Monkey temple’, it was built in the 18th century. Although it is one of the best-known temple. Beware of the monkeys here who are daring and menacing. Tulsi Manas Temple – Constructed by family of Varanasi, this modern temple is dedicated to Lord Rama. It is situated at the place Where Tulisdas, the great medieval seer, lived and wrote the epic “Shri Ramcharitmanas”, which narrates the life of Lord Rama, the hero of the Ramayana.

Sarnath: One of the Major Buddhist centers in India. Having achieved enlightenment in Bdhgaya. It was at Sarnath where Buddha came to peach his massage of the middle way to final nirvana. Later Emperor Ashoka erected many magnificent stupas and other buildings here. Sarnath was at its peak when Chinese Traveller Fa hian and Hiuen Tsang visited the site.

Later in the afternoon transfer to airport for flight to Chennai, arrive Chennai. Meet-assist & transfer to hotel. Rest stay at hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 11 Chennai – Mahabalipuram (By Road) (55 kms. / 1h,30m. appx.)
After breakfast, sightseeing of Chennai: formerly called Madras, Originally Chennai was a cluster of villages, perched amidst paddy fields, bordered by palm trees. Fort ST. George: was built in 1640 AD, by the British East India Company under the direct supervision of Francis Day and Andrew Cogon. Marina Beach:

ANNA Memorial: the memorial for ARINZAR ANNADURAI.

St. Thomas Basilica: is built over the tomb of Apostle St.Thomas. St.Thomas one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ came to India in A.D.52, martyred in A.D.72 and was buried here in Mylapore.

Later in the afternoon continue drive towards to Mahabalipuram, on arrival transfer to hotel.

PM visit to Mamallapuram and was a famous trading port of Pallavas. Arjuna,s Penance – Arjuna’s Penance is the pride of not only Mahabalipuram and Tamilnadu but also of India. Arjuna’s Penance is the world’s largest bas-relief that measures 27 meters and 9 meters along its length and breadth respectively. Five Rathas – Five Rathas are the one of the most magnificent tourist attractions at Mahabalipuram Beaches. Five Rathas are actually five monolithic temples, each created in a different style. They are modeled around chariots that are called ‘Rathas’ in Hindi. They are also known as the ‘Pancha Pandava Rathas’, which means that each one of them represent 5 Pandavas, the protagonists of Indian epic Mahabharata. Shore Temples – Shore Temple is one of the oldest temples in South India and the oldest one based on the Dravidian style architecture.
Overnight stay at hotel in Mahabalipuram.

Day 12 Mahabalipuram –Pondicherry (By Road) (100 kms. / 2hrs. appx.)
After breakfast, your journey along the coast takes you to enchanting Pondicherry, a former French colonial settlement that still retains its carefree French atmosphere and architectural legacy. In the charming Old Quarter, with its tree-lined cobbled streets, colonial villas are draped with fragrant bougainvillea, and sidewalk cafes abound. Even the policemen are dressed in traditional French red hats and belts! Many spiritually minded visitors come here and stay to nurture his vision of human unity. Next, view the golden-domed Mother Temple.

Later, tour a factory where delicate individually handcrafted papers are produced followed by a visit to Aurobindo Ashram. Enjoy a rickshaw ride around the French, Hindu and Muslim quarters of Pondicherry.
Overnight at hotel in Pondicherry

Day 13 Pondicherry- Chidambram –Tanjore (By Road) (185 km / 4h,30m)
After breakfast drive to Tanjore visiting Chidambaram enroute. Tanjore or Thanjavur as it was earlier called, was the capital of the Chola Empire from the 10th century to the 14th century A.D.

Later it became part of the Vijaynagar Kingdom, then passed into the hands of the Marathas and later still went to the British. For ages it has been the chief political, literary and religious center of the south. The celebrated temple of Brishadeshwara built by the Chola King, raja the great, during the 11th century, is its major attraction. The Saraswati Mahal Library, dating from the time of the Marathas, contains a rare collection books and manuscripts on paper and palm leaves. Evening visit the temples.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai (By Road) (184 kms/ 4h 45m)
After breakfast, drive to Trichy. .
Visit the Rock Fort Temple, which is perched on a rocky outcrop 83 mts high above the plains and offers spectacular views of the countryside. Also visit the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam. Dedicated to Vishnu, the enormous temple was built in the 17th century and has 21 gopurams exhibiting a profusion of multicolored gods.

Next, you reach the vibrant city of Madurai on the banks of the Vaigai River, a center of learning and pilgrimage for many centuries. View the 1000-year old Meenakshi Temple, the principal attraction of the city esteemed as one of India’s largest pilgrimage sites with 12 towering gopurams.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15 Madurai – Periyar (By Road) (140 kms. / 3h,30m. appx.)
Don’t miss this morning’s optional Vanakkam (means welcome in Tamil language) private interactive walking tour of Madurai! At the first light of dawn, walk the quiet streets as the city awakens. Observe first-hand how everyday life begins in this Indian city from prayer rituals at the temple to market shopping — truly a total immersion into the culture.

Return for breakfast, followed by a visit with the group to the ancient Meenakshi Amman Temple, an enormous Nayak complex built between 1623 and 1655, as a majestic testament to their ruler.

Later drive to Periyar National Park perched high in the Cardamom Hills, the best-known wildlife sanctuary in South India, home to elephants, antelope, deer and many species of birdlife. Its variety of flora and fauna, pristine lakes and magnificent forests will surely make this visit most memorable.

Periyar National Park to view the wildlife by boat. Situated within the confines of the Western Ghats in the southern Indian state of Kerala, Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the most captivating wildlife parks in the world. The park has a picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary. Herds of elephant and sambar, gaur and wild pigs and wander down to the lakeside and can be observed from the launches that cruise the lake. Periyar also harbours the leopard, wild dog, barking deer and mouse deer.

In the evening, join the optional Kalaripayattu Martial Art Show with dinner. Kalaripayattu, one of the oldest fighting styles in the world, is believed to have been adapted from various martial art forms like karate, kung-fu, and judo

Optional: Kalaripayattu Martial Art Show @ Euro 15 PP.
Overnight stay at hotel in Periyar

Day 16 Periyar – Kumarakom B – D By Road (140 Kms. / 3h 30m appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Kumarakom.
On arrival, 3-4 hours of houseboat cruising on vembanad lake in kumarakom.
Later, visit the village of Kumarakom.
Overnight in Kumarakom.

Day 17 Kumarakom – Cochin (By Road) (40 kms. / 1.5 hrs) / Cochin – Goa (By Flight)
After breakfast, drive to cochin.
On arrival, city tour of Cochin.
Later, transfer to airport for flight to Goa.
Transfer to your respective hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel

Day 18 Goa
Day 19 Goa
Day 20 Goa
Day 21 Goa
Free for relax on the beach.
Overnight stay at hotel

Day 22 Goa – Delhi (By Flight)
Early morning flight to Delhi.
On arrival, shopping tour of Delhi.
Overnight in Delhi.

Day 23 Depart Delhi  (By Flight)
Your final departure transfer to Delhi I.G.I airport for flight back to home country.