Essence of India Tour will give you variegated customs with different languages. The classical music and dance of India are famous across the world and this has left some immortal memories of ancient India. Simplicity and independence of the people nature of India have played an integral part and parcel in the Indian Tourism Industry. We value our own culture and tradition and similarly, we also respect our guests visiting India from different countries.
On your arrival at New Delhi International Airport, our representative will traditionally welcome (Swagat) you and assist you in check-in to your pre booked hotel. Relax for a day after a long flight and prepare for the further trip. Here you have completed your first day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for leisure.
Overnight at Delhi.
Tour Highlights: Redfort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi Museum), Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our professional Tour guide and will be taken for the sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. Today’s highlights will be Redfort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar. Your tour will start from Old Delhi and will end in New Delhi. Delhi has two different faces the “old” and the “new” and each of her faces will give you a completely different experience. New Delhi offers you Modern Architecture, Luxury Hotels, classy café, bars, and business centers. On the other side, the face of Old Delhi offers you a splendid history of Delhi which served as the capital of Islamic India. At the end of the tour return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your second day of the Essence of India Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Delhi.
Tour Highlights: Ajmer Dargah Sharif, Pushkar Lake, Lord Brahma Temple
Early morning check-out from the hotel and drive to Pushkar. En-route we will visit Dargah Ajmer Sharif in Ajmer.
Ajmer: Ajmer Sharif is an esteemed shrine of Saint Moinuddin Chishti located at Ajmer. The shrine has the grave of the honored Saint Moinuddin Chishti. Ajmer City is surrounded by the Aravalli Hills. It is a pilgrimage centre for the shrine of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and is also the base station for visiting Pushkar.
After visiting Ajmer Sharif, we will further drive to Pushkar. On your arrival at Pushkar, check-in to your pre-reserved Hotel and relax. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will proceed for the sightseeing of Pushkar. Tour Highlights will be Pushkar Lake and Lord Brahma Temple.
Pushkar Lake: According to Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma is the creator of the Universe and Lotus is the birthplace of Lord Brahma. It is believed that at the time when the Universe was created, a Lotus flower sprang from the navel of Lord Vishnu (One of the Trinity Gods) and gave birth to Lord Brahma. Then Lord Brahma had thrown this Lotus to select a suitable spot. Lotus struck at this particular place of Pushkar and water came out from the flower and gave it the shape of holy Pushkar Lake which to date is valued as a pilgrimage place for Hindus. Apart from pilgrims thousands of foreign travelers also visit Pushkar to take a Holy bath in this sacred Lake.
Brahma Temple: It is an important pilgrimage place for the Hindus and is located in the Pushkar. This is the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in India. This place is filled with natural beauty and it holds and has a special existence in the hearts of Hindus. The surroundings of the Temple are breathtakingly beautiful and are surrounded by Aravalli Hills.
At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your third day of the Essence of India Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Pushkar.
Tour Highlights: Kumbhalgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Badal Mahal, Vedi Temple, and Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Udaipur. En-route we will visit Kumbhalgarh for sightseeing and the highlights will be Kumbhalgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Badal Mahal, Vedi Temple, and Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch in a nice jungle restaurant and continue with the sightseeing.
Later drive further towards Udaipur. On your arrival at Udaipur, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your fourth day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for leisure (You may choose to explore the markets or surroundings by taking a short evening walk).
Overnight at Udaipur.
Tour Highlights: Lake Pichola, Lake Palace, City Palace, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Bagore ki Haveli and Eklingji Temple
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide for Udaipur sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Lake Pichola, Lake Palace, City Palace, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Bagore ki Haveli, and Eklingji Temple. In the afternoon, relax for a while and take your lunch in a nice restaurant and enjoy the Rajasthan cuisine. After Lunch, continue for the rest of the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your fifth day of the Essence of India Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Udaipur.
Tour Highlights: Ranakpur Jain Temple, Varahavtar Temple and the Chintamani Parsvanath Temple
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive towards Jodhpur. En-route we will visit Ranakpur for local sightseeing and the highlights will be Ranakpur Jain Temple, Varahavtar Temple, and the Chintamani Parsvanath Temple. In the afternoon, take your lunch in a nice Indian restaurant and continue to drive towards Jodhpur. On your arrival at Jodhpur, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your sixth day of the Essence of India Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Jodhpur.
Tour Highlights: Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace, and Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Jodhpur sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace, and Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice Indian restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel and relax. Here you have completed your seventh day of the Essence of India Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Jodhpur.
Tour Highlights: Osian Temples
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive towards Jaisalmer. En-route we will visit Ossian Temples.
Osian is a primeval city in Rajasthan and is located between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. On your way to Osian, you will see small villages, undulating passages, and stretched deserts. Osian is considered to be an important holy destination in the Hindu religion. Every year, thousands of tourists visit The Osian temples as the creation and design of these temples are beyond imagination.
Later further drive towards Jaisalmer. On your arrival at Jaisalmer, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your eighth day of the Essence of India Tour.
The evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Tour Highlights: Jaisalmer Fort, Bada Bagh, Patwon-Ki-Haveli, the Thar Heritage Museum, Desert National Park and Gadisar Lake
After Breakfast you will be escorted by our Tour guide and will be taken for local sightseeing of Jaisalmer better known as “The Golden city of Rajasthan”. Jaisalmer stands on the edge of Desert and is crowned by Jaisalmer Fort. Today’s tour highlights will be Jaisalmer Fort, Bada Bagh, Patwon-Ki-Haveli, the Thar Heritage Museum, Desert National Park and Gadisar Lake. In the afternoon take your lunch at a local nice restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your ninth day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Tour Highlights: Bhandasar Jain Temple, Karni Mata Temple
Early morning check-out from the Hotel and further drive to Bikaner. On your arrival at Bikaner, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax. After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for the local sightseeing of Bikaner. Today’s tour highlights will be Bhandasar Jain Temple and Karni Mata Temple. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your tenth day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Bikaner.
Tour Highlights: Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace and National Research Centre on Camel
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for the local sightseeing of Bikaner. Today’s tour highlights will be Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace and National Research Centre on Camel. In the afternoon, take your lunch a nice local restaurant and proceed for further sightseeing. In the evening enjoy your visit to Camel breeding farm. At the end of the tour return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your eleventh day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Bikaner.
Tour Highlights: Mandawa Haveli`s (Castles)
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Mandawa.
Mandawa was made in the mid of 18th century by the Rajputs. The sightseeing at Mandawa includes visit to old glorious Haveli’s (Castles). You can enjoy the Art work and the beautiful paintings on the wall of the houses at this place. There are limited activities to be done in Mandawa but all the available activities are worth doing. Camel ride is one of the popular activities in Mandawa.
On your arrival at Mandawa, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by Trip India representative and will be taken for local sightseeing of Mandawa. Mandawa is famous for its frescoes art, open art galleries and havelis/Castles). It is also called as Golden city of Rajasthan. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your twelfth day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Mandawa.
Tour Highlights: Nawalgarh Fort, Famous Haveli’s (Castles) and Sheesh Mahal
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Jaipur. En-route we will visit Nawalgarh and visit the highlights such as Nawalgarh Fort, Famous Haveli’s (Castles) and Sheesh Mahal. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice countryside restaurant and drive further towards Jaipur. On your arrival at Jaipur check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your thirteenth day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Tour Highlights: Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal & Laxminarayan Temple
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Jaipur sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal and Laxminarayan Temple. Take a short break for your Lunch at a nice Restaurant and continue for the rest of the sightseeing. At the end of the tour return to your hotel and relax. Here you have completed your fourteenth day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Tour Highlights: City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Fatehpur Sikri
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and proceed for sightseeing of the remaining attractions of Jaipur such as City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Later drive further towards Agra. En-route we will visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri is a fascinating ghost city and it was built in the 16th century. It is located at a distance of 37kms from Agra City. Mughal Emperor Akbar, at the age of 26 years did not have a successor and founded this historical site, Fatehpur Sikri. He went to a saint called Shaikh Salim Chishti who used to live in a city called Sikri. His blessing gave Akbar 3 sons. In return as a gesture, Akbar built a whole new city in Sikri. Akbar named this new capital Fatehpur Sikri or the City of Victory. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendor.
At the end of the tour drive further to Agra. On arrival at Agra, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your fifteenth day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Agra.
Tour Highlights: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Agra sightseeing. Today’s Tour Highlights will be Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Fort.
Taj Mahal: Visit the most beautiful monument of India and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, The Taj Mahal. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is a must sight-seeing for all visitors to India and one of the most beautiful architectural achievements in the world. It is considered to be a symbol of enduring love. Taj Mahal is made up of opulent white marble and is a symbol of sentiments, purity and simplicity. This is the only monuments which has touched the hearts of people from all corners of the world.
Important Note: Taj Mahal remains closed in every Friday.
After visiting Taj Mahal, we will take a short break for Lunch and then visit the other monuments.
Agra Fort: After lunch we will proceed for Agra Fort. This fort was constructed by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D and it includes much other architecture like the Moti Masjid and Musanman Burj. It is believed that Shah Jahan was imprisoned and died here.
Itmad-ud-Daula Fort: Itmad-ud-Daula Fort also sometimes described as Jewel box and is a Mughal mausoleum located in the city of Agra. It is also famous with another name Baby Taj as it is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
In the evening, visit the local market to experience the fine Marble Art work which is still being done in Agra by the descendants of the families of builders and artists of the Taj Mahal.
At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your sixteenth day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight stay at Agra.
Tour Highlights: Jhansi Fort, Chatri (Cenotaphs) of Maharaja Gangadhar Rao, Raj Mahal, Rai Praveen Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, Ram Raja Temple and Chatrubhuj Temple
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and transfer to Agra Train Station for your onward journey to Jhansi. On your arrival at Jhansi, you will be picked up by Incredible India representative and will be taken to Orchha. On your arrival at Orchha, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Orchha sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Jhansi Fort, Chatri (Cenotaphs) of Maharaja Gangadhar Rao, Raj Mahal, Rai Praveen Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, Ram Raja Temple and Chatrubhuj Temple. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice India restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your seventeenth day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Orchha.
Tour Highlights: Temples Tour (Lakshmana Temple, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Devi Jagdambi Temple, Khajuraho Temple and Chatrubhuj Temple)
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and further drive to Khajuraho. On your arrival at Khajuraho, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Khajuraho sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Temples Tour (Lakshmana Temple, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Devi Jagdambi Temple, Khajuraho Temple and Chatrubhuj Temple). In the afternoon enjoy your Lunch at a nice Indian restaurant and proceed for further sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed eighteenth day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Khajuraho.
Tour Highlights: Evening Aarti (Prayers)
After Breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfers to the Khajuraho airport to board your onward flight to Varanasi. On your arrival at Varanasi Airport, you will be picked up by Trip India representative and will be taken to your pre-reserved Hotel. Check-in at the Hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for the sightseeing of Varanasi. This place is famous in Hindu and Buddhist religion and has been a learning centre for decades. It is located on the bank of the Holy River Ganges and which is also considered to be one of the Goddess. Here you will see devotees taking bath in the Ganges which is considered to be the most auspicious ritual in the Hindu culture. You will also learn about the dead who are cremated on the sanctified steps at the riverbank. During the tour we will also visit temples of the Varanasi. In the evening, you will become a part of devotees and will experience the evening Aarti (Prayer) in any Ghat (River Bank) of River Ganges. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your nineteenth day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for leisure.
Overnight at Varanasi.
Tour Highlights: Kashivishwanath Temple, Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Ashoka Pillar, and the Sarnath Museum
Early morning, take a boat ride on the River Ganges and experience a bravura scenic, as hundreds of devotees step into the cool water of River Ganges as per Religious customs. You will watch devotees doing chanting, offering prayers and offering holy water of River Ganges to the rising sun. Later return to the Hotel for your Breakfast. After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide for a guided tour to Sarnath which is at a distance of 10 Kms from the main city. We will visit the Deer Park, where the Lord Buddha preached on five disciples. Next we will visit tall Dhamek Stupa, which is one of the most famous Buddhist sculpture in India, Later our representative will take you to the Sarnath Pillar. The National Emblem of India is also a close replica of this architecture. Later visit to Kashivishwanath Temple. In the evening, enjoy a boat ride along Varanasi’s riverbank and witness thousands of devotees attending evening prayers by flaming oil lamps in worship of River Ganges. Watching this beautiful scene from the boat ride is unforgettable.
At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your twentieth day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Varanasi.
Tour Highlights: Dhobi Ghat, Prince of Wales Museum, Juhu Beach and Marine Drive
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and transfer to Varanasi Airport for your onward flight to Mumbai. On your arrival at Mumbai Airport, you will be picked-up by Incredible India representative and will be taken to your pre-reserved Hotel. Check-in at your Hotel and freshen-up. After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Mumbai sightseeing. Today’ tour highlights will be Gateway of India, Juhu Beach, Dhobi Ghat, Prince of Wales Museum and Marine Drive. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your twenty-first day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Mumbai.
Tour Highlights: Gateway of India and Elephanta Caves
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken on an excursion tour to Elephanta Caves. This is a World Heritage site and the archeological structure on the caves dates back from 5th to 8th century. The Elephanta Caves is an immense traveler attraction located on an island in the environs of Mumbai. The Elephanta Island is located 10 km away from the Gateway of India in Mumbai and can be reached by Ferryboat. Explore the caves to its fullest. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your twenty-second day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Mumbai.
Tour Highlights: Bibi Ka Maqbara (Replica of Taj Mahal), Daulatabad Fort and Grihneshwar Temple
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and transfer to Mumbai Airport for your onward flight to Aurangabad. On your arrival at Aurangabad Airport, you will be picked-up by Incredible India representative and will be taken to your pre-reserved Hotel. Check-in at your Hotel and freshen-up. After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Aurangabad sightseeing. Today’ tour highlights will be Bibi Ka Maqbara (Replica of Taj Mahal), Daulatabad Fort and Grihneshwar Temple. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your twenty-third day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Aurangabad.
Tour Highlights: Ajanta and Ellora caves
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken on an excursion tour of Ajanta and Ellora Caves (UNESCO World Heritage Site). There are around 300 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments In Ajanta Caves and Ellora is one of the largest rock-hewn monastic temple complexes in the world. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice India restaurant and proceed for further sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your twenty-fourth day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Aurangabad.
Tour Highlights: Surrounding Beaches
After Breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfers to Aurangabad Airport to board your onward Flight to Goa. On your arrival in Goa, you will be picked up by our representative at Goa Airport and will be taken to your pre-reserved Hotel. Check-in to room and relax. Day is free for leisure, you can explore Goa by visiting nearby beaches and spend your day just by relaxing on the beaches or you may choose to take some water sports activities. Here you have completed your twenty-fifth day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Goa.
Tour Highlights: Se Cathedral, the Basilica of Bom Jesus, Dona Paula, Miramar beach, Panjim city and evening river cruise on the Mondovi River
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for the sightseeing of Old Goa. Today’s tour highlights will be Se Cathedral (the largest Church in Asia), The Basilica of Bom Jesus (which houses the relics of St. Francis Xavier), Dona Paula, Miramar beach and Panjim city with its Old Latin Quarters. In the afternoon enjoy some lip-smacking Goanese cuisines at a nice restaurant and then proceed for the sightseeing. In the evening take a river cruise which will take you out on a leisurely sail down on the River Mondovi. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your twenty-sixth day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Goa.
Tour Highlights: Fort Aguada, Saligao Church, Lord Bodgeshwar Temple, Mapusa City, Vagator Beach, Anjuna Beach and Calangute Beach
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for the sightseeing of North Goa. Today’s tour highlights will be Fort Aguada, Saligao Church, Lord Bodgeshwar Temple, Mapusa City, Vagator Beach, Anjuna Beach and Calangute Beach. In the afternoon enjoy some lip-smacking Goanese cuisines at a nice restaurant and then proceed for the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have completed your twenty-seventh day of Essence of India Tour.
Evening is free for leisure (You may choose to explore the local markets by walking around your Hotel).
Overnight at Goa.
After Breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Goa Airport for your onward flight to Delhi. On your arrival in Delhi at Domestic Airport, you will be assisted by our representative for your transfers to the International Airport for your onward flight to your Country.
Here you have successfully completed your Essence of India Tour. We sincerely thank you for choosing Trip India for your travel arrangements and we appreciate your patronage and wish you for a safe journey.
