Golden Triangle with Udaipur itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Welcome to India- a country where hospitality is a way of life; to a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance. You will be received at the airport and proceed to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast, proceed for full day Delhi sightseeing tour.
Delhiis a place where you will get amazed, fascinated and fall in love at every step and every corner. The place boasts the beauty of formidable mosques, magnificent forts, and beautiful palaces. You will visit the Qutub Minar (the landmark of Delhi), Jama Masjid (the largest Indian mosque), cycle rikshaw ride through narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk area, Mahatma Gandhi Raj Ghat Memorial. Delhi is a paradise for shopping with a blend of old and new.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra
Early morning after breakfast, you will depart for Agra (205 km / 4 hours). on arrival in Agra check in at hotel. Later in the afternoon visit the wonders of the world, Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays). - Epitome of Love built by the Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Later visitAgra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture and the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations.
Overnight at Agra
Day 04: Agra- Fatehpur Sikri- Jaipur
After breakfast checkout from Hotel and drive to Jaipur (240 km approx. 4.30 hrs.)
en- route Visit Fatehpur sikri. After the visit enjoy lunch at local restaurant.
On arrival at Jaipur Check in at hotel rest of the evening free to explore the local market on your own.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur
After breakfast, you will proceed for an excursion tour of Amber fort.
We will first drive to Amber Fort, the ancient capital that preceded Jaipur. Originally built in the 11th century AD and expanded in size and scope by succeeding dynasties and their rulers, Amber is a fortress town of visual awesomeness. You will have an opportunity to hike to the fort.
(We do not promote or encourage Elephant ride at the Amber Fort. If you would like to include it in the program, this can be done at a supplement cost).
On the way back, you may like to stop at Anokhi Museum, where you will see a collection of old costumes with hand blocked prints that are typical to Rajasthan (closed on Wednesdays).
Later we will visit the City Palace and Observatory (Jantar Mantar). Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and its centerpiece is the City Palace, home even today of the royal family, and known for its clutch of excellent private museums that display royal memorabilia, particularly armaments, art, books, costumes and textiles.
Lying adjacent to the City Palace is the medieval Jantar Mantar Observatory – built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, an inveterate astronomer who’s curiously shaped and oversized implements are astonishingly accurate till today.
Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 06: Jaipur- Udaipur
Morning after a relaxed breakfast, you will be transferred to the domestic airport to board flight to Udaipur. Shikhar Travels representative will receive you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Evening enjoy your Boat Ride at Pichola Lake (With breathtaking scenic beauty, The Lake Pichola is surrounded by hills, embankments, bathing ghats, shrines and palaces. The lake was expended further by Maharana Udai Singh II after he founded the city.Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight in Udaipur
Day 07: Udaipur
Today morning after breakfast, you will be taken for sightseeing of Udaipur. Visiting City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari & Jadish temple. Udaipur City Palace is one of the architectural marvels of Rajasthan, located peacefully on the banks of Lake Pichola.
The Jagdish temple was built in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh. Built in Indo-Aryan style, the temple is the largest temple of Udaipur. A black stone image of Lord Vishnu and a brass image of Garuda can be seen here.
Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir, the Indian folk art s museum, has interesting exhibits that include folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments, folk deities and paintings.
Overnight in Udaipur
Day 08: Udaipur- Mumbai
Highlights
-Elephanta Caves
Morning after an early breakfast, you will be transferred to airport to board flight to Mumbai. Shikhar Travel's representative will receive you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Afternoon we will take you to a guided tour of the Caves of The Elephanta Island (The Elephanta Caves are a complex of Shiva temple caves on Elephanta Island, an hour-long ferry ride from Mumbai (Bombay), India. A visit to Elephanta Island, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, is a worthy destination in itself, and it also provides a view of the city's skyline from the water and a welcome escape from the chaos of Mumbai's streets. The hour-long ferry ride provides a good introduction to Hinduism, as the guides on board describe the religious significance of what you're about to see. Evening return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 09: Mumbai Departure
Highlights
- Flora Fountain
- Hanging Garden
- Marine Drive
Morning after a relaxed breakfast proceed for a half day city tour covering FLORA FOUNTAIN (This is the very heart of Mumbai, circumscribed by stately colonial buildings that stand like proud old sentinels of a bygone era. HANGING GARDENS (Perched at the top of Malabar Hill, on its western side, just opposite the Kamala Nehru Park, these terraced gardens, also known as Ferozeshah Mehta Gardens, provide lovely sunset views over the Arabian Sea. MARINE DRIVE (A stroll down Marine Drive is possibly the best way to discover Mumbai. This is a windswept promenade, flanked by the sea and a row of art deco buildings. Evening time free for shopping In time transfer to the airport to board the flight for onward destination.
