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Day 1 Delhi

Arrive at any time.

There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 2 Delhi/Mandāwa

Embark on an early morning walking tour of Delhi led by a local youth guide—part of the G Adventures-supported City Walk project assisting at-risk youth. Later, drive to the desert town of Mandawa in the Shekhawati region. This evening, head out on walking tour to view the beautifully frescoed havelis and the old town.

Established as a trading hub along ancient caravan routes, Mandawa is dotted with havelis (traditional houses) which often featured lavish courtyards that once belonged to traders who made their fortunes here.

Day 3 Mandāwa/Jodhpur

Settle in for the morning drive to Jodhpur, arrive in the afternoon. the second largest city in Rajasthan, often called the “Blue City” for the vast number of houses painted in the colour. Take a short climb to the top of a hill on the outskirts of the city to reach the Mehrangarh Fort, one of the largest forts in India. Later, wander around Old City with its clock tower and Sadar Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in India.

Opt to head further afield and visit a Bishnoi tribal village.

Day 4 Jodhpur/Udaipur

Travel on to Udaipur and take an orientation walk, including a visit to Lake Pichola. In the evening, attend a Rajasthani cultural show at the Bagore-ki-Haveli Folk Museum on Gangaur Ghat.

Day 5 Udaipur

Visit Rajasthan's largest palace and Jagdish temple before enjoying free time to explore. You could journey out to the hilltop Monsoon Palace, the summer resort of the Maharajas. Sitting atop a hill with a panoramic view of the city’s lakes, it a great place to watch the sunset.

Discover the early morning serenity of the city by pre-booking the Udaipur Sunrise Cycle tour extra, or opt to sharpen your culinary skills by pre-booking the Udaipur Cooking School extra.

Day 6 Udaipur/Jojawar

Journey to rural Jojawar and take an orientation walk of the village. Undiscovered by most travellers, explore this small village on foot and gain insight into life in rural India. Join an impromptu game of cricket with the local people or travel by vintage car or train safari through the surrounding hills.

Day 7 Jojawar/Pushkar

Travel through Ajmer and over Snake Mountain to Pushkar, one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites in the world. Take an orientation walk, including the lake, ghats, and the 14th-century Brahma Temple. This evening, embark on a sunset camel ride out into the desert.

Day 8 Pushkar

Enjoy the sunrise from Savitri Temple, which overlooks all of Pushkar and the surrounding landscape. Spend the rest of the day freely exploring the ghats and holy city at leisure.

Day 9 Pushkar/Jaipur

In the morning, travel to Jaipur—one of the most important heritage cities in India—commonly known as "The Pink City." Take an afternoon orientation walk, then continue exploring on your own. A visit to Jaipur wouldn't be complete without catching a Bollywood film in the spectacular Art Deco film house — the Raj Mandir Cinema.

Take advantage of free time to visit Kitchen With A Cause and have a delicious meal that allows you to give back to the community.

Day 10 Jaipur

Stop for a photo opportunity at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) before continuing to Amber Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site clinging to the surrounding hills on Maota Lake.

With free time, opt to visit the Jantar Mantar, an observatory built in the 1700s, take a bike tour of the Pink City, or sip a cocktail in one of the luxuriously converted palaces. Depending on the time of year, choose to see the city from above by pre-booking the Jaipur Balloon Ride when booking your tour.

Day 11 Jaipur/Ranthambore National Park

Travel to Ranthambore National Park—home to tigers, leopards, crocodiles, among many other flora and fauna—and visit the Ranthambore Fort this afternoon to watch the sunset.

Tonight's accommodation is outside of the national park.

Day 12 Ranthambore National Park

Embark on an included safari in the park this morning and search for the elusive bengal tiger. This afternoon, opt for another safari or sit back and relax.

Today's safari is in a common canter. The canters are open top vehicles that seat 24, and typically your group will be sharing the canter with other visitors to the park. Tonight's accommodation is outside of the national park.

Day 13 Ranthambore National Park/Āgra

Continue on to Agra, visiting the impressive Abhaneri stepwell en route.

Day 14 Āgra/Delhi

Visit India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. Start out before sunrise for the best light in which to see this white marble masterpiece. In Agra, ride one of the ubiquitous cycle rickshaws to visit the Agra Fort. In the afternoon, travel to Delhi.

Day 15 Delhi

Depart at any time.

ARRIVE IN DELHI

MEALS INCLUDED: NONE

DAY 01: Arrive Delhi by flight from onwards destination On arrival at Indira Gandhi International airport terminal, a Breathtakers Tours representative will receive you at the visitor’s lounge, with a paging sign bearing your name. You will then be escorted to your hotel in a private vehicle. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.

SIGHTSEEING OF DELHI

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 02: Delhi, the vibrant capital city of India lying along the River Yamuna, is a teaming metropolis of 14 million people and nowhere in the Country is the contrast between old and new more obvious. Seven cities have existed here since the 10th century, ruled over by a succession of Rajputs, Turks, Afghans, Mughals and the British. Delhi is two cities in one; the Old Delhi of the Mughals, created by Shah Jehan after moving his Capital from Agra in 1638 AD is still a medieval district of narrow lanes, forts, mosques and bazaars. The second, New Delhi, built by the British during 1911-1931 and characterized by Sir Edwin Lutyens architecture, is a spacious and welldesigned metropolis of broad avenues, grand imperial buildings and landscaped gardens. New Delhi is a surprisingly green city with its tree lined avenues, parks and natural forest and one of the City’s hidden delights is the picturesque Lodi Gardens set around Mughal tombs. As the Country’s cultural Centre, it is home to a number of museums including the national Museum, the Museum of Modern art, the Museum of Natural History and the creative Arts and Crafts Museum where artisans can be seen at work.

Today start the sightseeing of Delhi and fill your day with following activities:

• Visit to Old Delhi with a rickshaw Ride in Chandni Chowk market.
• Visit Colonial Delhi.
• Visit Humayun's Tomb.
• End the day with visit to Bangla Sahib Gurudwara.

Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.

DELHI – AGRA

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 03: Today commence your drive to Agra. On arrival check in at Hotel. Agra was the capital of the Mughal court during the 16th and 17th centuries and its sublime monuments date from that era. The emperors Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jehan governed their vast empires from here and as prolific builders; artisans from Persia, Central Asia and other parts of India were attracted by their patronage. The resulting luxurious palaces, tombs, forts and gardens dot the picturesque riverine region along the Yamuna River; three of which, the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatepur Sikri have been declared World Heritage Sites. Agra is renowned for its delicate Pietra Dura work; a Florentine technique imported by Jahangir of arranging minute pieces of precious and semi-precious stones in complex, stylized floral and geometric designs into a marble base.

Afternoon start the sightseeing of Agra and fill your day with following activities:

•  Visit Agra Fort.
• Towards sunset visit Mehtab Bagh Gardens to see Taj Mahal from
• opposite side of Yamuna River.

Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.

AGRA – RANTHAMBORE

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST & DINNER

DAY 04: Sunrise proceed for the visit of Taj Mahal

After breakfast drive to Ranthambore. On arrival check in at Hotel. Afternoon visit of Dhonk. Dinner at Hotel Overnight at Ranthambore.

RANTHAMBORE - JAIUR

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST & DINNER

DAY 05: Morning proceed for the game drive at Ranthambore National park. Ranthambore National park is famous for the largest population of Royal Bengal Tiger in India. After game drive back to hotel for shower followed by breakfast. Post breakfast commence your drive to Jaipur (Approx. 4.5 hours) and upon arrival check-in at your hotel. Late afternoon explore the markets of Pink city. Evening proceed for the cooking demo session followed by dinner with local family. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

JAIPUR

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 06: Jaipur, or the City of Victory, was founded in 1727 AD by Maharaja SawaiJai Singh II and is a well-planned city of magnificent palaces and building. Built from rose-colored terra cotta, it has given it the name 'Pink City'. Nowadays the Capital of Rajasthan with a population of over 1 million, it is a city full of contrasts with bazaars teeming with turbaned elders and jean clad youngsters to camels, horses and a multitude of vehicles. Jaipur’s focal point is the magnificent Hawa Mahal, otherwise known as the Palace of the Winds.

Today start the sightseeing of Jaipur and visit the following monuments:

• Amer Fort.
• City Palace
• Jantar Mantar (Observatory)
• Hawa Mahal Palace

Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

JAIPUR – UDAIPUR

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST, LUNCH

DAY 07: Today you will be transferred to Udaipur by road. Enroute lunch at Bijayniwas Palace Regarded by many as the most romantic city in India, Udaipur is an enchanting image of white marble palaces, placid blue lakes and green hills. It is an oasis of colour in a stark and arid region. The city is dominated by the massive City Palace overlooking Lake Pichola with its white island palaces. Picturesque havelis, ghats and temples along the take front, lively bazaars of the old city and a relaxing atmosphere make Udaipur perfect for wandering around and a visit is considered one of India’s greatest highlights. Afternoon explore the markets of Old city. Overnight stay at hotel in Udaipur.

UDAIPUR

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 8: Today start the sightseeing of Udaipur and visit the following monuments:

• City Palace
• Saheliyon-ki-Bari

Later enjoy an exclusive boat ride on Lake Pichola. Overnight stay at hotel in Udaipur.

UDAIPUR - MUMBAI

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 09: Today you will be transferred to Udaipur airport to board your flight for Mumbai.On arrival you will be met with Breathtakers tours representative and proceed for the city tour of Mumbai.

Monuments to be visited:

• Gateway of India
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal
• Mahalaxmi Temple

After sightseeing transfer to Hotel. On arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Mumbai Hotel.

MUMBAI - GOA

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 10: Early morning proceed for Mumbai by Dawn activity. Mumbai by Dawn is a detour that pays homage to the people of Mumbai and venerates all those who go about their business obstinately with one purpose – a better life. At the start of this detour you will find yourself at the clamorous and chaotic docks, where amidst understanding the life and times of the Koli fisher-folk (the original inhabitants of Mumbai), you will see the arrival and grading of 25 tonnes of fish. You will also be privet to a one-of-its-kind fish auction of the famous Bombay Duck. You will be right in the centre of all the action, as thousands of illiterate vendors sort out newspapers of 7 different languages, that too in the middle of the road. These markets are not only a great introduction to the people of Mumbai, but also a photographer’s dream come true. What’s interesting is that when you walk the same lanes a few hours later, you wouldn’t find any evidence of the morning’s flurry. After the tour you will be back to hotel for breakfast. Post breakfast transfer to Mumbai airport to board your flight for Goa. On arrival at Goa you will be met by Breathtakers Tours representative and transferred to hotel with assistance. Evening at leisure.Overnight at Goa.

GOA

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 11: Early morning proceed for Yoga on Beach activity. After yoga you will be back in Hotel for Breakfast. Day at Leisure. Overnight at Goa.

GOA

MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 12: Day at Leisure

Overnight at Goa.

GOA – ONWARD

DESTINATION MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 13: Post breakfast transfer to Goa airport for your onward destination.

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