Passage In India - Maharashtra and Rajasthan (All inclusive with domestic flights)
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On arrival in Mumbai, meet with our MTA representative and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, guided tour of the city. Visit the Prince of Wales Museum, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal, UNESCO heritage, an architectural pearl of the Gothic style. Also visit the Gateway of India - built in honor of the arrival of George V in 1911. Return to the hotel for overnight in Mumbai.
Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees.
Highlights: Prince of Wales Museum, The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal.
.Continue the exploration of the city escorted by your local guide.
Breakfast and full day tour of the city, once founded on seven islands, Mumbai is now the financial capital of India. Excursion to the Elephanta Islands, famous for the caves dedicated to the sacred sculptures of the Hindu gods. Back to Mumbai and visit of Gandhi's House (ManiBhawan) Mani Bhavan was the focal point of Gandhi's political activities in Mumbai between 1917 and 1934. The day ends with a visit to the Hanging Gardens. Overnight in Mumbai.
Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees.
Highlights: Elephanta caves, Mani Bhawan. Hanging Gardens
Morning breakfast, then proceed to Ajanta via Aurangabad to have a full day excursion to Ajanta Caves - they are cut from the volcanic lavas of the Deccan trap in a steep crescent - shaped hillside in a forested ravine of the Sahyadri hills. These caves are older than those at Ellora consisting of 24 monasteries and temples hewn out of solid rack. The wall paintings and frescoes of these caves are a wealth of colors.
Proceed to the Civicum Cultural Complex, a gallery of local art and crafts and shopping complex. Enjoy the local city sightseeing tour visiting Bibi Ka Maqbara, situated about 3 km from the city, the burial place of Aurangzeb's wife, Rabia-ud-Durrani. It is an imitation of the Taj at Agra and due to its similar design, it is popularly known as the Mini Taj of the Deccan.
Also visit Panchakki (water mill), housed in the Dargah complex of Baba Shah Musafir, it is a 17th century intriguing water mill, famous for its underground water channel, which traverses more than 8 km to its source away in the mountains. Later transfer to the hotel for overnight stay in Aurangabad.
Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees.
Highlights: Ajanta Caves, BibiKaMaqbara, Panchakki, Dargah
Please Note: Ajanta caves are closed on Monday.
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Udaipur, The City of Lakes. Arrival and check in. Evening free for an optional excursion to the Monsoon Palace. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Udaipur.
Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast , Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees
Highlights: Monsoon Palace
Breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast drive to Bundi, following a visit to Taragarh Fort. Otherwise called the 'Star Fort', Taragarh is the most striking component in the city. It is prominent among travelers because of its all encompassing perspective of the city. Afterward, visit Nawal Sagar Lake, a major artificial lake seen from the Taragarh Fort. Situated amidst the city, you'll have the capacity to see the impression of the whole city in the lake. Overnight in Bundi.
Transfer from Bundi to Jaipur.
In the morning proceed for an excursion to Amber Fort: the original Palace was built by Raja Mansingh and later additions were made by Sawai Jai Singh. It is one of the finest example of Rajput architecture. Visit the multiple chambers and hallways of the palace which are famous for their design and decorations.
In the afternoon proceed for a city tour to visit the unique Jantar Mantar, which is a magnificent stone observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728 and drive past the Hawa Mahal, the intriguing “Palace of Winds”. This was really a facade built in 1799, to allow royal ladies to view the city from the windows. Later visit the opulent City Palace, the former royal residence built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal style which has grand museums displaying an excellent collection of miniature paintings, costumes and armory.
Visit Bapu Bazar located in the heart of the city of Jaipur. The bazaar with its appeal, liveliness, and availability of variety of Rajasthani products has made itself an ultimate shopping destination. The diversity in the products that are available in the market attracts a large number of shoppers. Shoppers can buy a huge number of traditional Rajasthani products. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Agra, in transit stop and visit of Abhaneri, a little town acclaimed for its old sanctuaries and the stepwell. Visit Fatehpur Sikri announced a World Heritage Site, before touching base at the "Love City”. Arrive in Agra. Check in and overnight stay at the hotel.
Transfer Time - Jaipur to Agra (4-5 Hrs Approx. excluding stops).
Breakfast and full day dedicated to the visit of Agra and its famous monuments, first among all the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, a white marble mausoleum built between 1631 and 1653 by Emperor Shah Jahan and dedicated to his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The construction lasted for 22 years and it symbolizes the eternal love between the two. The day continues with a visit to Agra Fort, once the home of the great Mughal emperors. Transfer to Delhi. Dinner and transfer to the International airport.
Arrival in Delhi, meeting with one of our representatives and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.