Incredible India
Duration 19 Nights / 20 Days
Places to Visit: Udaipur - Mount Abu - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Manwar - Agra - Delhi - New Delhi - Shimla - Manali - Chandigarh.
Day 1
Mumbai – Udaipur
You will arrive at Delhi or Mumbai and will board the flight to Udaipur from there. You will be given a warm traditional welcome at Udaipur and from there you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2
Udaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, sightseeing of this regal city is in store for you. The highlights of the first half of the trip are rich collection of magnificent City Palace Museum, majestic Jagdish Temple and an elegant garden called Sahelion-Ki-Bari. Spend the afternoon at your leisure, either in shopping or roaming about in the colorful bazaars of the city or to rest cozily in your room and refresh yourself for the latter half of the trip. Cruise through the placid waters of Lake Pichola at sunset and visit the Jag Mandir Palace. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3
Udaipur / Mount Abu
Proceed to Mount Abu, the only hill station of Rajasthan, which is also an important Jain pilgrimage center in India. Check in the hotel and enjoy a sumptuous lunch. After meals, visit the famous 11th century Dilwara Jain temple complex. Enjoy a cruise through Nakki Lake at sunset, starting from the Sunset Point. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4
Mount Abu / Jodhpur
Drive to Jodhpur after an early breakfast. Check in and lunch at the hotel. Go on an excursion to Mandore gardens, which was once the capital of princely state of Marwar. The highlights here are the royal cenotaphs and the hall of local war heroes here along with the exotic spice market. Drive back to Jodhpur in the evening and see the gorgeous Umaid Bhawan Palace, which still serves as the residence of the royal family of Jodhpur in part. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5
Jodhpur / Jaisalmer
Early morning drive to Jaisalmer, where you will freshen up at the hotel and gp for sightseeing. The highlights of the city are stunning Jain temples inside the Sonar Quila, the palace museum inside this fort exhibiting a rich collection of imperial dresses and artifacts belonging to the royal family of Jaisalmer, Havelis with convoluted designs and latticed windows such as Patwaon-ki-haveli and the Gadisar Lake, which seems beautiful at sunset. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6
Jaisalmer
In the morning, visit the Khuri village and enjoy the camel cart ride to the Sunset Point and Sam sand dunes. Take the camel safari and explore the true life and delights of the desert. Immerse in the spirit of Rajasthan all through the night by staying in the mud-huts, meeting warm rustic people of Rajasthan and have a touch of their culture with their haunting music, folk dance and singing performances and other cultural programs.
Day 7
Jaisalmer/ Manwar
After Breakfast proceed to Manwar Camp which one of the Best Tented Accommodation in Rajsthan. On arrival check in to the Camp. Later day one can enjoy the Camel Cart ride, Village Safari.Overnight in Camp.
Day 8
Manwar / Jaipur
After Breakfast, Drive to Jaipur , Evening visit to Chokhi Dhani – the traditional village resort for dinner and traditional dance shows etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9
Jaipur(Amber Fort & Local City Tour)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning excursion tour of Amber Fort – where you will ascend the hill on caparisoned elephants. (Elephant Ride cost not included)
Later half-day tour of the pink city of India, including the City Palace, which now houses a museum, the Observatory (17th century) with a sundial 90 ft high, Ram Niwas Palace gardens, and the Palace of Winds-“Hawa Mahal”. Do some shopping the at street Bazars. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10
Jaipur / Agra(Euroute Fatehpur Sikri) (Approx 6hrs)
After Breakfast, Drive to Agra Enroute visit to Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri is a deserted city built by Emperor Akbar to commemorate the birth of his son. The audience halls, palaces and mosques are still in a state of perfection. Later drive to Agra. Upon arrival check into Hotel . Evening visit to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. (Entrance charges not included).
Day 11
Agra / Delhi
After Breakafast, drive to Delhi, Evening free for leisure . Overnight at Delhi
Day 12
Delhi
After Breakfast ,Delhi Sightseeing ,Places of Interest: Raj Ghat, India Gate, Jan Path, Qutub Minar & Red Fort, Lotus Temple, Iscon Temple, Birla Mandir etc. Swaminaryan Temple. (Entrance charges not included).
Day 13
New Delhi to Shimla(370kms, 6 to 7hrs drive)
Proceed to Shimla by surface. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at Shimla.
Day 14
Shimla
Morning you depart for the winter sports capital - Kufri, where you can photograph yourself in Pahari or Himachali outfit, available on hire. You can also enjoy horse riding or Yak riding. (On own) Afternoon proceed to Naldhera, which is famous for its Golf Course & scenic beauty. On a clear day you can also view the Kailash Ranges. Later in the afternoon visit the famous Mall Road which still has some building built in the British Style. Evening will be at your leisure. Overnight stay at Shimla.
Day 15
Shimla To Manali(275kms, 7 to 8hrs drive)
Morning proceed to Manali by surface. There are scenic spots on the way like Pandoh Dam, Mandi, Kullu Valley, Beas River , and Dashehra Maidan. Evening you arrive in Manali and check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Manali.
Day 16
Manali
Today you visit the Jagatsukh Gayatridevi Mandir and Nagar Art Gallery . Later in the afternoon you visit the Hadimba Temple, Manu Mandir & Vashist Kund. Evening at leisure or stroll on the Mall Road for shopping (on own).Overnight stay at Manali.
Day 17
Manali
Morning you proceed for a full-day excursion to the snow view point on the Rohtang Pass road. On return you may take an excursion of Solang Valley about 13 kms from Manali, which offers fine views of glaciers and snow Capped peaks. You can enjoy Para-Gliding at Solang Valley (on own). Evening will be at your leisure. Overnight stay at Manali.
Day 18
Manali
Morning you go for a full day excursion to Manikaran approx. 80 kms / 4 hrs one way. Visit the Gurudwara & hot water springs at Manikaran. Evening will be at your leisure or free for shopping at the Mall road. Overnight stay at Manali.
Day 19
Manali - Chandigarh
Morning proceed to Chandigarh. Enroute can visit Pinjore Gardens & Rock Gardens. Evening you arrive I Chandigarh & check – in at the hotel. Over night stay at Chandigarh.
Day 20
Chandigarh - Delhi
After breakfast Drive to Delhi .On arrival transfer to the airport / railway station for onward destination.