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Jaipur, Bharatpur and Agra Tour
Duration: 2 Nights & 3 Days
Day 01: Agra
Connect morning train from New Delhi to Agra at 0600 hr. Arrive Agra at 0810 hr. Morning guided tour of Taj Mahal and Red Fort. After lunch drive to Fatehpur Sikri (1 hr.) for a 2-hour visit. Evening drive (1 hr.) to Laxmi Vilas Palace at Bharatpur. Overnight stay.
Day 02: Bharatpur
Early morning birding in the Keoladeo Ghana National Park along with a boat ride (if available). Drive to Jaipur at 1100 hr. Arrive Jaipur at 1500 hr. Day free to visit the bazaar. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Jaipur
Morning guided tour of Amber Fort with an Elephant Ride. Afternoon guided tour of the city visiting City Palace Museum, Jantar Mantar (Observatory) and a brief photo-stop at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Transfer to the station to connect train at 1700 hr. to Delhi. Arrive Delhi at 2200 hr.
Mumbai Goa Beach Tour
Duration: 3 Nights & 4 Days
Day 1: Mumbai
Arrive in Mumbai and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy a half day morning excursion to Elephanta, a World Heritage Site. Dating back to the 7th century, the cave temples on Elephanta dedicated to Lord Shiva contain some of the most magnificent sculptures in the Deccan region. The most spectacular is the Maheshamurti Panel, which depicts Shiva as a creator, protector and destroyer. In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour of the bustling city of Mumbai. Visit the Gateway of India, built to commemorate the royal visit of George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Stop by the Dhobi Ghat and the Flora Fountain. Drive down Marine Drive, Pass Chowpatty Beach and the Parsi 'Towers of Silence'. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Mumbai - Goa ( 1 hr by air )
After breakfast in the morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Goa. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Explore the lovely beaches of north Goa at Calangute and Anjuna.
Play beach volleyball, get a good tan or just loll around. Later, travel further south to unwind on the beaches in Colva, Miramar and Bogmallo. Quieter than the shores of north Goa, these palm-fringed shores promise a calmer time. You have an option of taking a Cruise on River Mandovi in the evening. (This is subject to the weather conditions). Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Goa
After breakfast in the morning, enjoy the day at leisure on the beach or catch up with some sightseeing to Churches and Monuments, reflective of the Portuguese, who ruled the land once upon a time. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Goa
After breakfast in the morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to onward destination.
Sweet Kashmir Tour
Duration: 4 Nights & 5 Days
Day 1: Srinagar
In the morning upon arrival at Srinagar airport or railway station you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel. You will visit the famous Mughal Gardens in Srinagar. In the Mughal gardens first of all you will view the Chashma Shahi. Chashma Shahi means the Royal Spring and is dedicated to the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The spring waters are believed to have curative properties. After visiting the Chashma Shahi we visit the Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh. Nishat is the larger of the two gardens and has an impressive plantation of Chinar trees on its highest terrace. Both the gardens are built on a symmetrical plan of central waterways with fountains dividing a series of gardened terraces. In the evening we visit the Shankaracharya Temple. This temple is located on a sharp hill, 1,000 feet high and houses a small temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. From the top of the hills, you would be able to have a panoramic view of the Kashmir Valley. After visiting the temple we drive back to our hotel.
Day 2: Srinagar - Pahalgam - Srinagar (about 194 km)
In the morning after breakfast drive to Pahalgam. Pahalgam is located about 97 km from Srinagar. On the way we pass through Pine Forest and also visit the Saffron Fields. Pahalgam is the popular Hill Resort of the Kashmir Valley. Pahalgam is situated at a height of 7,200 feet. The Flora and Fauna is good and the scenery in Pahalgam is captivating. In Pahalgam one can have a walk to Baisaren, which is about 2 km from Pahalgam. A small village, set in pine and fir forest is pleasing and offers good view. After visiting Pahalgam we drive back to Srinagar.
Day 3: Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar (about 170 km)
In the morning we drive to Sonamarg. Sonamarg is situated on the Srinagar-Leh Highway, about 85 km from Srinagar. Sonamarg, a small but uniquely beautiful Hill Resort, is located on the Ladakh road. Sonamarg means the Golden Meadow. It derives its name from the golden colour of its massed spring flowers. The main attraction in Sonamarg are the Bisansar Lake and Krishnasar Lake. These two beautiful lakes adds to the beauty of Sonamarg. The Krishnasar Lake is famous for the Trout fishing. After visiting these two beautiful lakes in Sonamarg we drive back to Srinagar.
Day 4: Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar (about 120 km)
Today in the morning we drive to Gulmarg. The route from Srinagar to Gulmarg is fascinating.
In Gulmarg you would be able to find European Surroundings and 18-Hole Golf Course. During the British Raj, Gulmarg hosted the Britishers and Europeans and as such they created a European Hill Resort. After having lunch in Gulmarg we have a walk along the circular path. While walking you only have to look down to have a complete view of the valley and Srinagar. You can also have a fine view of Nanga Parbat, the naked mountain which is over 26000 feet and dominates the entire region. Rest of the day at leisure in Gulmarg to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. In the evening drive back to Srinagar.
Day 05: Srinagar
Transfer to airport or railway station for the onwards journey.
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