Day 1: ARRIVE DELHI

Arrive in Delhi. You will be welcomed on arrival and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 2 : DELHI

Morning tour of New Delhi begins with a visit of the grateful mausoleum of the Moghul Emperor Humayun. Continue to the 13^th century Qutub Minar, a dramatic 234 foot high fluted minaret. Proceed along the majestic promenade past the imposing India Gate War memorial, Secretariat Buildings, Parliament House and Raj Bhavan, official residence of the President. Discover Old Delhi this afternoon with a visit of Raj Ghat, the tranquil final resting place of Mahatma Gandhi. Then, view the massive walls and ramparts of the magnificent Red Fort, (if open) symbol of Moghul power and elegance. On the 17^th century Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque, the gateway to Chandni Chowk , the busting and colorful market place of the Old city. Overnight at your  hotel.

Day 3: DELHI/ AGRA

Post breakfast, drive to Agra. And experience the extraordinary visit to one of the most fabled monuments in the world- The Taj Mahal . This 17^th century mausoleum in white marble was built by Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his queen Mumtaj Mahal. It is an architectural marvel, remarkable  for its perfect symmetry of design and construction. Then visit the Agra Fort, a cluster of palaces and mosque built on the bank of the river Yamuna. Afternoon is free to explore the local bazaars on your own. Overnight at  hotel.

(TAJMAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS)

Day 4: AGRA / JAIPUR (BY ROAD 241 KMS/04  HRS DRIVE)

Post breakfast drive to Jaipur. enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri – the deserted city, India’s “Pompeli” once a glittering imperial capital, later mysteriously abondoned.  Today you will see  the remarkably well preserved building and red sandstone palaces. Arrive by noon and check into hotel. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: JAIPUR

Post breakfast visit Amber, once the capital of the rajput Kingdom. The grandeur of its palace and the ramparts of its fort recall the glory of an older age. Ascent to the citadel on the bank of the gaily caparisoned elephant. Later on visit to the remarkable Observatory designed and built by astronomer Price Maharajah  Jai Singh, who founded the city in 1700s. Be sure to see the 90 foot –high sundial. Then on the Hawa Mahal (Palace  of Winds), a landmark of Jaipur, and the City Palace . Overnight at your  hotel.

Day 6: JAIPUR / GOA (BY FLIGHT)

Post breakfast , depart to the airport to board flight to Goa. Arrive Goa, welcomed by our representative and transfer to the hotel.

Day 7: GOA

Full day at leisure on the beach. Overnight at the beach resort.

Day 8: GOA

Morning visit of old Goa and Panjim market. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the beach resort.

Day 9: GOA

Morning at 9.30, proceed for a Village darshan tour, covering Archaeological Survey of India Museum at old Goa, Karmali Lake: This is the famous Karmali Lake. Thousand’s of Migratory birds flock here every year, Shri Devid Krishna and Ganapathi temple at Marcel, and Aracanut farm at Savoi. Halt at Verem for lunch and back to Panaji at 4.30 p.m. Overnight at the beach resort.

Day 10: GOA/ DELHI

Post breakfast board flight to Delhi and on arrival rest of the time is free for last minute shopping (room to be provided for wash and change, followed by departure)