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GOLDEN TRIANGLE AND GOA – 9 DAYS

Delhi -Agra -Jaipur -Goa –Mumbai

SWAYING PALMS, WHITE SANDS AND SPARKLING WATERS: the three essential elements that attract two million visitors annually to Goa’s balmy shores are plentiful in this tiny, glorious slice of India hugging the country’s western coastline and bounded by the Arabian Sea. A solitary Portuguese outpost in India for almost 500 years, the influence of colonial rule can still be seen everywhere: in the exquisite, crumbling architecture; in the East-meets-West cuisine which combines coconut milk, palm vinegar and chilies with the refined flavors of Lisbon; in the melancholy strains of “fado” that still waft occasionally on the bougainvillea-scented breeze; and in the siesta-saturated joie de vivre that Goans themselves call “susegad”.

DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI

Upon arrival you will be met, greeted with a traditional welcome and transferred to your hotel. One of the oldest cities in the world, Delhi has an excellent old town ambience in Old Delhi, and modern in New Delhi. Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 2: DELHI

Breakfast. Morning tour of New Delhi visiting the Qutub Minar, a gigantic 72-meter tower and Humayun’s Tomb, the mausoleum of second Mughal Emperor Humayun. Drive past the Diplomatic Area, Government buildings, Rashtrapati Bhawan (residence of the President of India), Parliament and India Gate. Visit the Gurudwara, Sikh Temple, an architectural beauty. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi, driving past the Red Fort, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Enjoy a Rickshaw (pedi-cab) ride in Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest and largest enclosed bazaars in India. Continue on your tour visiting the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque of India and Rajghat, the place where Mahatma Gandhi, "Father of the Nation," was cremated. Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 3: DELHI/AGRA

Breakfast. Morning travel by road to Agra, famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World-the Taj Mahal. Transfer to Hotel. Afternoon tour of the Taj Mahal, India’s most fascinating and beautiful monument. Also, visit the Agra Fort, an imposing fort on the banks of the river Yamuna, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 4: AGRA/JAIPUR

Breakfast. Morning travel by road to Jaipur visiting en route Fatehpur Sikri, a world Heritage Site. Fatehpur Sikri was the first planned city of the Mughals and was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar during 1564 AD. Continue on your drive to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, also known as the “Pink City”. Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 5: JAIPUR

Breakfast. Morning tour of Amber Fort and enjoy an elephant ride. Drive past the beautifully restored Jal Mahal, a former royal pleasure pavilion. Afternoon tour of the City Palace, it’s museum and Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds–a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Also visit, Jantar Mantar or the astronomical observatory, largest of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II. Explore the exotic ‘bazaars’ of Jaipur to discover the artistic wealth of the region. Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 6: JAIPUR/MUMBAI/GOA

Breakfast. Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Goa via Mumbai. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 7: GOA

Breakfast. Morning tour of Old Goa and its churches. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the beach, your resort, Spa, shopping, etc. Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 8: GOA

Breakfast. Full day at leisure to explore Goa on your own or to enjoy the beach, resort, Spa, shopping, etc. Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 9: GOA/MUMBAI/HOME

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai or Delhi and connect flight back home.