Mumbai Trip Overview
Explore the flourishing commercial city Mumbai, one of the predominant port and home to Bollywood the globally-influential Hindi film & TV industries. Move on for a taste of the life of the Maharajas in Rajasthan. Wooded hills, amazing lakes, rugged forts & palaces, men and women in colorful turbans and skirts, bustling towns and quiet villages, harsh sunlight and the cool evening breeze, are all there in abundance. Witness the beauty of awe-inspiring Taj Mahal and Finally reach the Imperial city Delhi to see the Mughal & British architecture. Tour can be either start from Mumbai and end in Delhi or start in Delhi and end in Mumbai.
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Duration: 12 days
Starts: Mumbai, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Explore the flourishing commercial city Mumbai, one of the predominant port and home to Bollywood the globally-influential Hindi film & TV industries. Move on for a taste of the life of the Maharajas in Rajasthan. Wooded hills, amazing lakes, rugged forts & palaces, men and women in colorful turbans and skirts, bustling towns and quiet villages, harsh sunlight and the cool evening breeze, are all there in abundance. Witness the beauty of awe-inspiring Taj Mahal and Finally reach the Imperial city Delhi to see the Mughal & British architecture. Tour can be either start from Mumbai and end in Delhi or start in Delhi and end in Mumbai.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Mumbai
Pass By: Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
On arrival at Mumbai airport assistance & transfer to hotel (check in/out time 12pm).
Pass By: Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Mumbai is disciplined by no time frame neither day nor night. Dazzling shopping arcades, exciting sport activity, nightclubs & discotheques, theatre, music & gourmet restaurants offers visitors a heady mix of all this and more. Rest time free for personal activities.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Mumbai
Stop At: Elephanta Caves, Mumbai India
City tour of Mumbai. Drive via Marine Drive one of the most beautifully laid boulevards in the city to reach Gateway of India. Board a ferry from here to reach Elephanta Caves (Monday closed). A flight of 100 steps takes you to the top of the hill where caves are located. Afterwards cruise back to Gateway of India and then city tour.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Drive pass CST & Parliament House. Visit Dhobhi Ghat to see the city famous open air laundry in action. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalay, a grade I Heritage Building of the city counted amongst one of the most prominent museums of India. The complex exhibits a myriad collection of ancient artefacts, artwork and sculptors of the country which give a unique insight into our past.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Mumbai – Udaipur (flight)
Pass By: Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Transfer to the airport to board flight for Udaipur.
Stop At: Udaipur, Udaipur, Udaipur District, Rajasthan
On arrival assistance & transfer to hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax. Evening watch Dharohar folk dance show at Bagore ki Haveli.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Udaipur
Stop At: Udaipur, Udaipur, Udaipur District, Rajasthan
City tour of Udaipur located around azure water lakes and is hemmed in by lush green hills of Aravallis. The famous Lake Palace, located in the middle of Lake Pichola is one of the most beautiful sights of Udaipur. It is also home to Jaisamand Lake, claimed to be the second largest Man-made sweet water lake in Asia. The beautiful City Palace and Monsoon Palace add to the architectural beauty and grandeur of the city. Solar observatory in Lake Fateh Sagar is the only observatory in India located on an island and has been made on the pattern of Big Bear Lake in Southern California. Visit City Palace & Museum, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Bada Mahal, Eklingji & Nagda Temple. Explore Hathi Pol Bazar, Bada Bazar & Shilpgram a craftsmens village. Evening watch folk dance show Dharohar at Bagore ki Haveli.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Udaipur – Ranakpur – Jodhpur (265kms)
Stop At: Ranakpur Jain Temple, Desuri Tehsil, Sadri 306702 India
Drive to Jodhpur enroute visit Ranakpur Jain Temple. The temple complex comprises of 1444 intricately carved pillars, 24 pillared halls accompanied by 80 domes which are borne by 400 columns. The apogee of this entire temple architecture is the fact that no two pillars in here are the same! The entire ceiling of this temple complex is bedecked with geometric designs and scrollwork.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Jodhpur District, Rajasthan
Continue drive to Jodhpur check in & overnight at hotel.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Jodhpur
Stop At: Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Jodhpur District, Rajasthan
City tour of Jodhpur popularly known as the Blue City. The name is clearly befitting as most of the architectures, forts, palaces, temples, havelis and even houses are built in vivid shades of blue. The mammoth, imposing fortress of Mehrangarh has a landscape dominating a rocky ridge with eight gates leading out of the fortress. Jodhpur marks its origin back to the year of 1459 AD, Rao Jodha the chief of Rathore Clan is credited with the origin of Jodhpur. Mandore, the ancient capital of Marwar is a major historical sites lying just 10kms out from Jodhpur where you will find the cenotaphs of Jodhpur`s former rulers built along the lines of Hindu temples. Visit Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace & Museum, Mandore Temples, Gardens & Cenotaphs.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Jodhpur – Pushkar – Jaipur (330kms)
Stop At: Pushkar, Pushkar, Ajmer District, Rajasthan
Drive to Jaipur enroute visit Pushkar, one of the oldest cities in India surrounded by hillocks on three sides. Along with an interesting mythological history, a legacy of timeless architectural heritage makes Pushkar a fascinating city. According to legends, Lord Brahma, believed to be the creator of the Universe dropped a lotus to the ground leading to the immediate creation of a lake. The city of Pushkar is home to the only active temple dedicated to Lord Brahma. Hindus consider a journey to Pushkar to be the ultimate pilgrimage that must be undertaken to attain salvation. Visit of Pushkar Lake one of the holiest lake in the country having 52 bathing ghats, Brahma & Savitri Temple. And Khwaja Dargah E Sharif, Adhai Din Ka Jhonpda, Anasagar Lake in nearby town Ajmer.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Arrive Jaipur check-in at hotel. Rest time free to relax.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Jaipur
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
City tour of Jaipur the first planned city of India. Established in 1727 by Jai Singh II, the king of Amber when he shifted his capital from Amber to the new city because of the rapidly-growing population and an increasing water scarcity. Noted architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya used the established principles of Vastu Shastra to build the city. In 1876, the Prince of Wales visited Jaipur and the entire Jaipur city was painted in pink the symbolic colors of hospitality to welcome him. Jaipur rises up majestically against the backdrop of the forts Nahargarh, Jaigarh and Garh Ganesh Temple. In the morning visit Amber Fort followed by Jaigarh Fort. Later visit City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Sisodia Rani Garden & Birla temple. Explore the famous bazaars of Pink City with its rich history and heritage exudes an amazing mix of royalty and art.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Jaipur – Abhaneri – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (245kms)
Stop At: Abhaneri, Abhaneri, Dausa District, Rajasthan
Drive to Agra via visiting Abhaneri a small village popular for India`s deepest, largest and amazing step well & a Hindu Temple.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Next visit Fatehpur Sikri an abandoned predominately a red sandstone construction sprawling over a huge area. See the graceful buildings including Diwan-E-Khas hall, Jodha Bai Palace, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & Buland Darwaza.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
On arrival check in & overnight at hotel.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Agra – Delhi (204kms)
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Sunrise visit Taj Mahal an ivory-white marble mausoleum commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal, it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. Agra Fort the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638. And Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb commissioned by Nur Jahan for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Afternoon drive to Delhi check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Delhi
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
City tour of Delhi. In Old Delhi visit the majestic Red Fort (closed on Monday) the residence of the Mughal emperor for nearly 200 years until 1857. Jama Masjid one of the largest mosques in the world built by Shah Jahan. Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewelry and vivid saris, while the narrow side streets are crowded with tiny shops selling essential oils, stationery and traditional Indian sweets. Raj Gath the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
In New Delhi visit Humayun Tomb the first garden-tomb in Indian subcontinent and an early example of Mughal architecture commissioned by Humayun`s first wife Empress Bega Begum in 1569-70. Qutab Minar a 73-metres tall minaret that forms part of the Qutb complex a fine examples of Afghan architecture. Lotus Temple a Bahai House of Worship notable for its flower-like shape. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate etc
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Delhi – Departure
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
