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Duration: 23 Nights / 24 Days
Destinations: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Udaipur - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi - Kolkata - Chennai - Bangalore - Mysore - Mumbai

Day 01: Arrival - Mumbai
Welcome to Mumbai - the financial and celluloid capital of India. A representative from IndiaTravelTours.Net receives you at Mumbai International Airport with warm & traditional welcome. And then he transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Again at the hotel reception you get warm welcome with flower garland and a tilak (red mark) on the forehead. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy welcome dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Mumbai
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast embark on sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Mumbai is one of the most important cities in India. It is one of four major metros of India. It is the capital city of Maharashtra. It is often described as the Dream City. First of all, visit the magnificent Gateway of India. It is the most famous monument in the city. Also it is the starting point for most of tourists who want to explore the fascinating attractions of the city. Later proceed to Elephant Caves and experience the cultural and heritage richness of India. Also visit the other attractions of Mumbai depending on time.

Major attractions of Mumbai are Victoria Terminus, Haji Ali Mosque, Mahalaxmi Temple, Siddhi Vinayak Temple, Hanging Gardens, Kamala Nehru Park, Juhu Beach, Chowpatty Beach, Flora Fountain, Marine Drive, Prince of Wales Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, Mani Bhawan, Crawford Market, Dhobi Ghat, Jehangir Art Gallery, Nehru Planetarium, Essel World, Film City, Bollywood, etc. After exploring the attractions of Mumbai, return back to the hotel. Enjoy your dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Mumbai - Aurangabad (By Flight)
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy half day sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Visit the attractions which you did not visit yesterday. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Mumbai Airport to board flight to Aurangabad, Maharashtra. IndiaTravelTours.Net representative receives you at Aurangabad Airport and then transfers you to the pre-booked hotel. Change wash and relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 04: Aurangabad - Excursion to Ajanta & Ellora Caves
After hearty breakfast, proceed for half day tour of world famous Ajanta Cave. See the beautiful carved Buddhist sculptures and frescoes while exploring the ancient caves. Return to the hotel for lunch. After lunch proceed for tour of Ellora Caves. You will have surly feel proud of cultural India tour while exploring architecturally beautiful caves of Ajanta and Ellora. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel at Aurangabad.

Day 05: Aurangabad - Udaipur (By Flight)
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. In time you will be transferred to Aurangabad Airport to board flight for Udaipur, Rajasthan. IndiaTravelTours.Net representative receives you at Udaipur Airport and then transfers you to the pre-booked hotel. Change, wash and relax at the hotel. In the evening enjoy boat ride over beautiful Lake Pichola. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 06: Udaipur
Enjoy sumptuous breakfast at the hotel and then proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting City Palace, City Palace Museum, Pichola Lake, Jagdish Temple, Lake Palace, Jag Mandir Palace, Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, Fateh Prakash Palace, Monsoon Palace, etc. Udaipur is one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in India. It is fondly known as the City of Lakes. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 07: Udaipur - Jaipur
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Later take excursion to Eklingji Temple and Nagada Temple. In time you will transferred to Udaipur Airport to board flight for Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan famously known as the Pink City of India. IndiaTavelTours.Net representative receives you at Jaipur Airport and then transfers you to the hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. In the evening explore the colorful bustling bazaars of Jaipur City. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 08: Jaipur
After an early breakfast, visit the magnificent Amber Fort located on a hilltop in the outskirts of Jaipur. Enjoy elephant ride to ascend the fort complex. Later indulge in sightseeing tours of Jaipur city visiting Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Albert Hall Museum, Jantar Mantar, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 09: Jaipur - Agra
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Agra (the city of Taj Mahal) in Uttar Pradesh. En route, stop at deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Visit the Fatehpur Sikri attractions like Buland Darwaza (the largest gateway in the world), Panch Mahal, Salim Chisti Mosque and ruins of ancient monuments. Continue to Agra, the city of Taj Mahal. On arrival in Agra, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to the hotel. Change, wash and relax at the hotel. See the magnificent Taj Mahal at sunset. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Agra
Visit the beautiful Taj Mahal at sunrise. Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. It is built in pure white marble and its beauty is matchless. It is the ultimate symbol of eternal love. This beautiful love monument was built by mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his most darling wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Have your breakfast at the hotel. Later visit the red sand stone citadel the Agra Red Fort - built by mughal emperor Akbar.

Explore architectural excellence of the fort complex. See the beautiful palaces inside the Agra Fort Complex like Diwan-I-Khas, Diwan-I-Aam, Pearl Mosque, Octagonal Tower, Jehangir Palace, etc. Also visit the beautiful tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daullah built by mughal empress Noor Jahan in the memory of her father. The interiors of the Itmad-Ud-Daullah are considered as more beautiful than of Taj Mahal. This beautiful tomb monument is also called the “Baby Taj” or the “Little Taj Mahal” or the “Draft of the Taj Mahal”. If time permits also visit the Sikandra Tomb of Akbar. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 11: Agra - Khajuraho (By Flight)
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Agra Airport to board flight for Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. IndiaTravelTours.Net representative receives you at Khajuraho Airport and then transfers you to the hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure or in your own holiday activities. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 12: Khajuraho
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast embark on sightseeing tours of Khajuraho. Experience the beautiful combination of history, architecture, culture and environment on your Khajuraho city tour. Explore the architecturally beautiful temples in eastern group, western group and southern group. You will have brilliant opportunity to see several terrific temples dedicated to Jain and Hindu Faith. You will also see some of beautifully carved sculptures while exploring the temples of Khajuraho. You will see many sculptures depicting sensual, love making and erotic scenes. In the evening, enjoy Sound & Light Show in the premises of Khajuraho Temple Complex. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 13: Khajuraho - Varanasi (By Flight)
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the Khajuraho Airport in time to board flight for Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world. It is known for religious significance and many temples and holy ghats. Arrive in Varanasi. IndiaTravelTours.Net representative receives you at Varanasi Airport and then transfers you to the hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Later take excursion trip to Sarnath to see Buddhist Sites & Temples and Sarnath Archaeological Museum. In time return back to the hotel at Varanasi. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 14: Varanasi - Delhi (By Flight)
In the early morning visit the famous Dasaswamedh Ghat and enjoy boat ride over the water of sacred River Ganges. See the many ghats while boating. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later visit the attractions of Varanasi like Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Alamgir Mosque and Banaras Hindu University. In time you will be transferred to the Varanasi Airport to board flight for Delhi. Arrive in Delhi. IndiaTravelTours.Net representative receives you at Delhi Airport and then transfers you to the hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 15: Delhi
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then embark on full day sightseeing tours of Delhi. Visit the major attractions and tourist places of Delhi. Some of major attractions of Delhi tourism are Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, Old Fort, Jama Masjid, Rajghat, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, Birla Temple, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 16: Delhi - Kolkata (By Flight)
Have relaxed breakfast at the hotel. In time you will be transferred to the Delhi Airport to board flight for Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Arrive in Kolkata. IndiaTravelTous.Net representative receives you at Kolkata Airport and then transfers you to the hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 17: Kolkata
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, embark on full day sightseeing tours of Kolkata - the Capital City of West Bengal. Visit the major attractions like Victoria Memorial, Birla Planetarium, Central Museum, etc. In the evening wonder in and around the local bazaars of Kolkata. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 18: Kolkata - Chennai (By Flight)
Take your breakfast at the hotel. In time you will be transferred to the Kolkata Airport to board flight for Chennai - the Capital of Tamil Nadu. Arrive in Chennai. IndiaTravelTours.Net representative receives you at Chennai Airport and then transfers you to the hotel. Later proceed to sightseeing tour of Chennai including excursion trip to famous temple cities of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 19: Chennai - Bangalore (By Flight)
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, enjoy city tour of Chennai. In time you will be transferred to Chennai Airport to board flight for Bangalore - the Capital City of Karnataka. Arrive in Bangalore. IndiaTravelTous.Net representative receives you at Bangalore Airport and then transfers you to the hotel. Bangalore is famous known as the Garden City of India. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 20: Bangalore - Excursion to Hassan
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast embark on sightseeing tour of Bangalore visiting Lal Bagh Botanical Garden, Cubbon Park, High Court, Vidhan Soudha, etc. Also take excursion trip to Hassan. In time return back to hotel at Bangalore. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 21: Bangalore - Excursion to Belur & Halebid - Mysore
After breakfast at the hotel, take excursion trip to Belur and Halebid. In the afternoon drive to Mysore - a beautiful city in Karnataka. On arrival in Mysore, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to the pre-booked hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 22: Mysore
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast embark on sightseeing tour of Mysore. Visit the major attractions like Mysore Palace, Brindavan Gardens, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 23: Mysore - Bangalore - Mumbai (By Flight)
Spend morning at leisure and take your breakfast at the hotel. In the afternoon drive to Garden City of Bangalore. On arrival in Bangalore you will be assisted to transfer to the Bangalore Airport to board flight for Mumbai. Arrive in Mumbai. IndiaTravelTours.Net representative receives you at Mumbai Airport and then transfers you to the hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 24: Mumbai - Departure
In the early morning, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to the Mumbai International Airport to board flight for your home/onward destination.

Enjoy The 7 Wonders of India

Mr. Craig Taylor & Family, From Canada

We would like to thank you for making our last trip to India so thriving and enjoyable. As photographers our needs are many and detailed, but your office staff, guides and drivers worked very well to meet our constant demands.