Arrive New Delhi

Arrive Delhi today. Upon arrival met and assisted at airport by our representative at arrival terminal and straight transfer to your hotel. Delhi – India’s capital and a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds - the ancient with the modern. It is the site of many ancient and medieval monuments, archaeological sites and remains. One of the most historic capitals in the world, Delhi is a treasure trove that reveals the ultimate combination of tradition and trends. A tour of Delhi will provide the visitor with much to see and admire from Mughal monuments to modern malls, from traditional arts and crafts to trendy fashion shows, from skyscrapers to parks and gardens.

A special welcome cake along with a customized bottle of champagne will be pre-placed in your room.

Day at leisure at hotel (Optional) – Evening visit Akshardham Temple - consists of 234 ornately carved pillars, 9 ornate domes, 20 quadrangled shikhars, a spectacular Gajendra Pith (plinth of stone elephants) and 20,000 murtis and statues of India’s great sadhus, devotees, acharyas and divine personalities.

The Mandir (Temple) is a fusion of pink stone and pure white marble, where pink stone symbolizes bhakti in eternal bloom and white marble that of absolute purity and eternal peace. Akshardham was created by HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj in fulfillment to the wish of his guru, Brahmaswarup Yogiji Maharaj, the fourth successor in the spiritual hierarchy of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. In only a short timespan of five years Swaminarayan Akshardham became a reality through the blessings of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, 300 million man hours of epic services rendered by 11,000 volunteers, sadhus and artisans and the immense sacrifice, austerities, prayers of hundreds of thousands of young and old devotees of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.

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In Delhi

Enjoy your breakfast in your room with butler service.
Later proceed for full day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi visiting;
Morning begin your exploration in Old Delhi visiting the Jama Mosque, the royal mosque built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in 1656. It is one of the largest in the world - the main prayer hall can accommodate 20,000 people.

Drive past Red fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Built in red sand stone by Shah Jahan in 1648, this magnificent monument is laid out along River Yamuna as an irregular octagon. Also visit Rajghat, the site of Mahatma Gandhi's final journey.

Post Lunch, proceed to India Gate (drive past) war memorial dedicated to the martyr’s of World War I, The President's Palace - former Viceroy's Palace, Parliament House and the Secretariat buildings - an interesting blend of the Victorian and 20th century architecture.

Post lunch enjoy next visit Qutab Minar, a soaring tower of victory, 72.5m high with five distinct stories. This minaret is built on the foundation of a Hindu temple; many elements of the construction reflect their Hindu and Jain origins. Within the complex, are myriad monuments that combine both Islamic calligraphy and Hindu motifs.

(Optional) We recommend options for dinner in the best restaurants in the country:

Dine at Bukhara at ITC Maurya Hotel - North West Frontier Cuisine Restaurant

Bukhara is widely touted as the best place in Delhi to the Mughal and specialties of the North-West. The food is delicious and everything its reputation suggests - a dish is particularly suitable Kastoori kebab, while the delicious dhal makes a wonderful side dish for any meal. The restaurant is busy, but the service is attentive

Dine at the Spice Route at the Imperial

Proclaimed as one of the ten best restaurants in the world by Conde Nast Traveler, The Spice Route is poetry in design. The renowned restaurant mesmerizes the senses with its entrancing sensual exotica. Designed by Rajeev Sethi, the famous cultural czar of India, The Spice Route reflects the journey of spices from the Malabar Coast in Kerala through Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia to Thailand and Vietnam. The restaurant is a visual representation of art and culture that traveled with spices through these regions, presented in a religious and cultural imagination of the East.

Designed on the principles of Feng Shui, The Spice Route is a treasure trove of antiques and is divided into nine different sections, each depicting a part of life's journey.

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Delhi – Jaipur by surface (approx. 260 Kms / 5 ½ Hrs)

This Morning drive to Jaipur.

Jaipur - Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh - II, the ruler of Amber, Jaipur was the first planned city in India. This town is also referred as Pink city for the color of buildings in its wonderful old city. The city was painted pink to honor the visit of Prince Albert of England in 1882.

On arrival check in at Hotel, day at leisure for independent activities

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Jaipur

Early breakfast at hotel

Morning drive to Amber and its glorious hilltop fortress. You will ascend the fort on colorful Elephant back. It is known for its unique artistic style, blending both Hindu and Muslim (Mughal) elements, and its ornate and breathtaking architectural mastery. Tour the chambers and hallways of the palace, famous for the excellence of its design and decoration. Within the complex is Ganesh Pol, an imposing gateway painted with the images of the elephant-headed god, Ganesh. Pierced screen windows offer views from different vintage points, and shimmering mirrors encrust the walls of Sheesh Mahal.

Enjoy shopping experience along with carpet weaving / Gems cutting demonstration.

Afternoon proceed to Pink city of Jaipur. Stop for a photo at the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of the Winds." This beautiful facade is probably the most-photographed in Jaipur, with its ornately carved windows designed so the ladies of the palace could look out onto the streets unobserved. Visit the City Palace Museum, which has a priceless collection of antiques, costumes and armory of the Mughals and Rajputs including swords of different shapes and sizes with chiseled handles. It also has an art gallery which displays a collection of miniature paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical works in Arabic, Persian, Latin and Sanskrit.

Overnight at hotel.

Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri – Agra by surface (Approx. 260 Kms / 6 Hrs)

This Morning, drive to Agra Enroute visiting;

Fatehpur Sikri - a beautiful and deserted medieval city, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. It was mysteriously abandoned 13 years later. Today, it is perfectly preserved as a ghost city built at the height of the empire's splendor.

Drive to Agra, on arrival check in at hotel, rest of the day at leisure

Agra – A Medieval city on the banks of the Yamuna River. It was founded by Sultan Sikandar Lodi in the year 1506. Agra achieved fame as the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1658 and remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal - era buildings. Most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all three of which UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Later visit proceed for city tour of Agra visiting;

Afternoon visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays) - Overlooking the River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is a classic an extensive formal walled garden designed in the charbagh style and structured on the Islamic theme of 'paradise'.

Agra Fort - Agra Fort was originally a brick fort and the Chauhan Rajputs held it. It was mentioned for the first time in 1080 AD when a Ghaznavide force captured it. Sikandar Lodi (1487-1517) was the first Sultan of Delhi who shifted to Agra and lived in the fort. Later it became ruling seat of Mughals.

Later enjoy a shopping experience in the Mughal city. Witness Marble Inlay work at a local workshop. Agra is known world over for its famous its Inlay work. The best example is Taj Mahal - greatest monument of love.

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Agra - Delhi by surface (approx. 210 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Delhi – Goa by afternoon flight

Breakfast at Hotel

Morning drive to Delhi, upon arrival straight transfer to airport to board flight for Goa

Goa - 'The land of beaches', 'Honeymooner’s paradise', 'Pearl of the orient', 'Rome of the east' are the few phrases to describe the acclaimed holiday destination. Its pristine white sand beaches, azure blue water, and white churches resting against paddy fields are images that conjure up Goa, but head inland and you will also discover jungles and mountains. Take a trip to a spice plantation or head off for the day on a river cruise. The culture, buildings and churches are highly influenced by its Portuguese colonial heritage.

Transfer from airport to your hotel

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In Goa

Breakfast at hotel and day at leisure for independent activities on the beach.

Overnight stay

In Goa

Breakfast at hotel and day at leisure for independent activities on the beach
(Optional) Celebration table for two
Block a table for you in hotel’s specialty restaurant and decorated table with exquisite linen, flower and candles for special occasion. Followed by a honeymoon special cake from our compliments…

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Depart Goa

Transfer in time from hotel to airport to board flight for onward journey.

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