To many, Mumbai is considered to be the gourmet capital of India with its extraordinary array of luxury hotels, restaurants, food markets, street stalls and historic cafés. Watch the carnival unfold at dusk, on Chowpatty beach when the locals take their evening stroll amongst the many colourful street food vendors peddling the famous bhel puri, pani puri and sizzling ‘Mumbai sandwich’ pao baaji.
Head to Swati Snacks for a taste of the famous street food or to famous hippie hang out, Leopards café. For dinner, head to Trishna – a historic and intimate seafood restaurant or the well established hot spot, Indigo. Dine at the prestigious Taj Mahal Hotel and sample dishes from all over the country at one of its eight restaurants, cafes and bars.
Day 01 Arrive Mumbai (By Flight)
Meet on arrival at Mumbai Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Later, City tour of Mumbai.
Cruise to Elephanta Island, Victoria Terminus, Mani Bhawan.
Mumbai (formerly called Bombay) is a densely populated city on India’s west coast. A financial center, it’s India’s largest city. On the Mumbai Harbour waterfront stands the iconic Gateway of India stone arch, built by the British Raj in 1924. Offshore, nearby Elephanta Island holds ancient cave temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The city’s also famous as the heart of the Bollywood film industry.
Day 02 Mumbai
After breakfast, city tour of Mumbai.
Cooking lesson followed by lunch.
Overnight in Mumbai.
Day 03 Mumbai–Jaipur (By Flight) / Jaipur–Ajmer (By Road) (130 Km/ 2.5H)
After breakfast transfer to Airport for Jaipur. Meet on arrival at Jaipur Airport and straight drive to Ajmer. On arrival at Ajmer check-in at hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Ajmer is a city in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. South of the city’s artificial Ana Sagar Lake is Ajmer Sharif Dargah, the domed shrine of the Muslim Sufi saint Garib Nawaz. Nearby, a 16th-century palace built by the Mughal emperor Akbar now houses the Ajmer Government Museum, displaying armor and stone sculptures. A museum at the Indo-Saracenic–style Mayo College exhibits art and taxidermied birds.
Day 04 Ajmer
Breakfast Lunch and Dinner at the Hotel. Demo of Indian cuisine in the hotel. Half day excursion to Pushkar. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05 Ajmer
After breakfast visit the Tomb of Sufi Saint, Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty.
Lunch and Dinner at the Hotel.
Demo of Indian cuisine in the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 Ajmer – Jaipur (By Road) (130 Kms. / 2.5H appx.)
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. On arrival at Jaipur check-in at hotel.
Rest of the day free for your own activity.
Demo of Indian cuisine in the hotel. Cultural folk music with dance show in Jaipur.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Planned by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, Jaipur holds the distinction of being the first planned city of India. Renowned globally for its coloured gems, the capital city of Rajasthan combines the allure of its ancient history with all the advantages of a metropolis. The bustling modern city is one of the three corners of the golden triangle that includes Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
The story goes that in 1876, the Prince of Wales visited India on a tour. Since the colour pink was symbolic of hospitality, Maharaja Ram Singh of Jaipur painted the entire city pink. The pink that colours the city makes for a marvellous spectacle to behold. Jaipur rises up majestically against the backdrop of the forts Nahargarh, Jaigarh and Garh Ganesh Temple.
Jaipur traces back its origins to 1727 when it was established by Jai Singh II, the Raja of Amber. He shifted his capital from Amber to the new city because of the rapidly-growing population and an increasing water scarcity. Noted architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya used the established principles of Vastu Shastra to build the city.
Day 07 Jaipur
After breakfast, enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Enjoy an elephant ride up to the famous 17th century Amber Fort. Thereafter, visit the enchantingly beautiful City Palace, a fine blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, now housing a museum containing rare armories, manuscripts, and paintings.
Later, visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), the landmark architecture of Jaipur built of pink sandstone. You will also visit the Jantar Mantar, an Astronomical observatory built by maharaja Jai Singh in 1728.
Demo of Indian cuisine in the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08 Jaipur – Abhaneri/Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (By Road) (265 Km/ 5.5H)
After breakfast drive to Agra, enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri was built between 1571 and 1585. It is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour. Though the city is in ruins, it is a must visit place for those who visit Agra. Fatehpur Sikri is a place where one should spend some time. The sunset over the ruins of this fort is a sight to be cherished.
On arrival at Agra check-in at hotel.
Demo of Indian cuisine in the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Abhaneri, also spelled Abaneri, is a village in the Dausa district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Abhaneri is popular for the Chand Baori step well and Harshat Mata Temple.
Fatehpur Sikri is a small city in northern India, just west of Agra, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor. Red sandstone buildings cluster at its center. Buland Darwaza gate is the entrance to Jama Masjid mosque. Nearby is the marble Tomb of Salim Chishti. Diwan-E-Khas hall has a carved central pillar. Jodha Bais Palace is a mix of Hindu and Mughal styles, next to the 5-story Panch Mahal that overlooks the site.
Day 09 Agra
In the morning visit the famous Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument is made of white marble and it took 22 years to get constructed.
After breakfast visit the Agra Fort which has the Pearl Mosque, Diwan-e-am (the hall of public audience) and Diwan-e-Khas (the hall of private audience).
Demo of Indian cuisine in the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is 206 kilometres south of the national capital New Delhi. Agra is the fourth-most populous city in Uttar Pradesh and 24th in India.
Wish to realize a dream vacation? Welcome to the amazing tourism city of the TajMahal – Agra, India. The seat of the great Mughal rulers for ages Agra, India offers its treasure trove for all the tourists from India and abroad. Even though Agra, India is synonymous with the Taj, the city stands in testimony to the great amount of architectural activity of the Mughals. TajMahal is the epitome of love, poem in white marble, one of the Seven Wonders of the World besides being the pride of India.
Day 10 Agra – Delhi (By Road) (232 Kms. / 4H appx.)
After breakfast drive back to Delhi.
On arrival, city tour of Delhi.
Visit, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, Jama Masjid, Red Fort (Outside), Chandni Chowk Spice market, India Gate, Presidential Palace.
Evening cooking lesson followed by the dinner.
Overnight in Delhi.
Delhi, India’s capital territory, is a massive metropolitan area in the country’s north. In Old Delhi, a neighborhood dating to the 1600s, stands the imposing Mughal-era Red Fort, a symbol of India, and the sprawling Jama Masjid mosque, whose courtyard accommodates 25,000 people. Nearby is Chandni Chowk, a vibrant bazaar filled with food carts, sweets shops and spice stalls.
Day 11 Depart Delhi (By Flight)
Departure transfer to Delhi international airport for flight to onward destination.
| Place | Night (s) | 5* Standard | 5* Deluxe | 5* Luxury |
| Mumbai | 02 | Hyatt Regency | ITC Maratha | The Oberoi |
| Ajmer | 03 | Ananta Spa Resort | Pratap Mahal IHCL | Pratap Mahal IHCL |
| Jaipur | 02 | Radisson Blu | ITC Rajputana | Oberoi Raj Vilas |
| Agra | 02 | Jaypee Palace | ITC Mughal | Oberoi Amar Vilas |
| Delhi | 01 | Radisson Blu | ITC Maurya | The Oberoi |
– Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
– 10 nights hotel accommodation as per the program.
– Domestic flight ticket Mumbai – Jaipur in economy class.
– Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner.
– 01 Cooking Lesson in Mumbai.
– 03 Cooking Lesson in Ajmer.
– 02 Cooking Lesson in Jaipur.
– 02 Cooking Lesson in Agra.
– 01 Cooking Lesson in Delhi.
– Street cuisine experience in Jaipur.
– Elephant / Jeep ride at Amer Fort in Jaipur.
– Rickshaw ride in Delhi.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– Covering all major monuments and activities.
– All transfers, sightseeing and excursions by private AC vehicle.
– All taxes.
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.