The Essence of India

• Day 01: Mumbai (Bombay)
  Arrive at the commercial capital of India and check in. Rest of the day free for leisure.
   
• Day 02: Mumbai
  Half day trip to Elephanta cave island for astonishing ancient sculptures. Later during the day visit notable attractions of the city which include Dhobi Ghat, Crawford market, Marine drive and old mansions of Colaba area.
   
• Day 03: Varanasi
  Reach by flight. Walking tour of a few Ghats and narrow back lanes to feel the pulse of this most sacred city of India.
    
• Day 04: Varanasi
  Early morning boat ride on river Ganges to witness holy rituals on Ghats. A very spiritual experience! Day tour to Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
   
• Day 05: Khajuraho
  Reach Varanasi by flight. After some leisure guided tour of a few temples. 
   
• Day 06: Agra
  Morning tour to another group of outstanding temples. Later transfer to airport to board the flight to Agra. Arrive and check in at hotel. Evening on your own.
   
• Day 07: Jaipur
  In the morning take a sightseeing tour of Agra which includes the most beautiful monument of love - The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and few other attractions. Later drive straight to Pink City. Arrive and check in. Evening walk in the Pink City to shop in its colorful bazaars. 
   
• Day 08: Jaipur
  Day sightseeing of the City Palace Complex and Amber Fort. Visit to a farmhouse for local Rajasthani dinner.
   
• Day 09: Udaipur
   Board the flight to Udaipur. Arrive and check in hotel. At Udaipur half day sightseeing trip of City Palace and Saheliyon ki Bari. Evening free to explore the interesting labyrinths around Jagdish temple on your own.
    
• Day 10: Udaipur
  Day free to relax in The Trident. Optional excursion to Ranakpur Jain temples or Eklingji/Nagda. Boatride sightseeing of Lake Pichhola at sunset. 
   
• Day 11: New Delhi
  Board the flight to New Delhi. Arrive and check in at hotel. Remaining day at leisure.
    
• Day 12: New Delhi
  After breakfast, move out for a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad) and Lutyen's Delhi (New Delhi). Evening free to shop around the busy Connaught Place.
   
• Day 13: Aurangabad
  Board the flight to Aurangabad. Later during the day take a short excursion to visit Ajanta - a series of caves in a gorge having beautiful Buddhist paintings said to be over 2000 years old! 
    
• Day 14: Aurangabad
  Guided sightseeing tour of Ellora group of Hindu caves - marvelous pieces of sculpture! Return back to hotel by noon. Remaining day at leisure. 
   
• Day 15: Mumbai / Departure
  Transfer to airport to board the flight to Mumbai. On arrival, you will be received and transferred to airport/railway station for your journey back home.
  
  - - Tour Ends - -

• Accommodation for 14 nights on twin-sharing basis in Mid-range hotels.
• Transportation in a chauffeur-driven Non Air-conditioned vehicle
• Economy Class Airfare from Mumbai-Varanasi, Varanasi-Khajuraho, Khajuraho–Agra, Jaipur–Udaipur, Udaipur–Delhi, Delhi-Aurangabad, and Aurangabad–Mumbai.
• Daily breakfast.
• Services of licensed English speaking guides during sight-seeing schedules.
• Parking charges and Driver's allowances.
• All currently applicable hotel and transport (inter-state, toll etc.) taxes.
• All special activities mentioned in the itinerary like boat ride and special dinner.
• Assistances at all arrival and departure points.

• Entrance fees to monuments.
• Camera fees (still or movie).
• Meals and services, unless otherwise specified.
• Insurance Cover.
• Optional or unspecified activities/services.
• All personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills and beverages.

• Prices are valid from 1-Apr-2002 to 30-Sep-2002 and INCLUSIVE of Government of India's 5% Service Tax.
• INFANTS: Upto 2 infants (below 2 years of age) can stay at no extra cost on room-only basis, provided they share the same bed with their parents/guardians.
• CANCELLATION POLICY: 15% Processing Charges will be levied for bookings cancelled more than 7 days prior to the Tour Start Date. 50% for cancellations between 48 hours to 7 days, and 100% for less than 48 hours.
• Prices may change without notice and the price applicable at the time of confirmation would be applicable.