Classic India Experience

Welcome to India! On your arrival at the Mumbai Airport, you will meet our representative holding a welcome board. After a warm greeting, you will be transferred to your hotel and do the check-in. After settling in, you can explore Mumbai at your leisure.

Accommodation: The Sahil, Mumbai (3 stars deluxe)

Our guided tour of India starts from Mumbai. After breakfast, we will take you to visit the Hanging Gardens complex on the picturesque Malabar Hill. Strolling in this 130-year-old green garden, you will be refreshed by the luxuriant vegetation and see the vivid animal-shaped hedges. The Kamla Nehru Park inside offers a wonderful view of the Arabian Sea. Then we will proceed to other highlighted attractions like Mani Bhavan, where Mahatma Gandhi used to live; the Prince of Wales Museum built to memorize King George V's visit; the iconic Gateway of India, a massive arch mixed with the Indo-Saracenic and Gujarati style; and Dhobi Ghat, a large open air laundromat often appearing in the Bollywood movies. A private ride along the seaside Marine Drive will conclude the day, and you will also see the Flora Fountain and Crawford Market. The whole afternoon is free for you to plan your own exploration.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: The Sahil, Mumbai (3 stars deluxe)

In the morning, your driver will take you to the Mumbai Airport for a morning flight to Aurangabad. Once you arrive in Aurangabad, you will be picked up and be transferred to your hotel.

After a short rest, we will head out for a guided tour first to the Ellora Cave, a 1000-year-old Buddhist site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features the rock-cut cave complexes full of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain shrines and carvings. Then we will visit Bibi Ka Mawbara (the Poor Man's Taj), a sandstone mausoleum constructed in 1660 which has a similar design of the Taj Mahal. Our next stop is Panchakki, a water mill used to be a hydroelectric equipment in the 17th century. The skillful combination of scientific principles and artistic façade is a manifestation of the ancient Indian's wisdom. We will conclude the day with an exploration of Aurangabad Caves, another rock-cut Buddhist grotto dating back to the second century.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Lemon Tree, Aurangabad (4 stars)

In the morning, our vacation package from Mumbai will take you visit the Ajanta Caves, another rock-cut cave complex and a UNESCO World Heritage site. With a history of more than 2,000 years, this ancient Buddhist site comprises 30 caves featuring Buddhist carvings, sculptures and frescos. With your guide, you will gain an insight to the Buddhism by your cave exploration. When the visit is finished, we will escort you back to the hotel in Aurangabad.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Lemon Tree, Aurangabad (4 stars)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Udaipur, where your Udaipur driver awaits you. Upon arrival at your hotel, you will be helped for check in. After settling in, you can arrange the rest of the day at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Fateh Niwas, Udaipur (Heritage Boutique Hotel)

Today, our guided tour of India comes to Udaipur, the City of Lakes. After breakfast, we will set out to visit the City Palace, where you will enjoy the beautiful architectural designs as well as the Rajasthani furniture and decorations on display. Later, we will visit the nearby Jagdish Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is one of the largest Hindu temple and was designed in the Indo-Aryan architectural style. Before reaching the next stop, we will drive around the extensive Fateh Sagar Lake, an artificial lake built in the 17th century. Your driver will leave you a stopover if you want to take photos. Then follows a guided tour of Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, a museum with a rich collection of folk artworks and traditional clothing. Our vacation package from Mumbai for today will end at Sahelion Ki Bari (the Garden of the Maidens), an 18th-century garden where you will be indulge in the vibrant lawns, marble structures and elegant fountains. Afterwards, you can arrange your own exploration for the rest of the day.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Fateh Niwas, Udaipur (Heritage Boutique Hotel)

After breakfast, we will drive to Pushkar. Upon arrival, your driver will help you check into your hotel. Then the rest of the day is free for you to make your own exploration.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Ananta Spa & Resort, Pushkar (4 stars)

After breakfast, you will be guided to visit Pushkar, a sacred city where numerous Hindus and Sikhs come to perform pilgrimage. The most famous attraction in Pushkar is no doubt the Pushkar Lake, a holy lake of the Hindus that was reputedly formed by a petal of the creator of the universe - Lord Brahma's lotus weapon. The ancient Brahma Temple in bright colors is also popular among both locals and travelers. If your trip is taken in the late October and early November, you are highly recommended to see the Pushkar Fair, one of the largest camel fair in India where thousands of camels are brought together.

After these visits, we will continue our guided tour of India to Jaipur by a private drive. After the check-in at your hotel, you are fee to enjoy the rest of the day on your on arrangements.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre (4 stars)

After breakfast, we will start today's vacation package from Mumbai with the symbolic Amber Fort located on a hilltop. With your guide, you will enjoy the amber-like designs of its façade, the exquisite carvings and decorations insides, as well as the history of lifestyle of the Mughal royals. Then we will stop for photography at Jal Mahal, a palace built in the middle of a lake, and take in the nice view from the lakeside. After that, we will drive to the 18th-century Maharaja City Palace, a luxury palace complex now serving as both the residence of the royals and a museum with many rare collections. Our next stop is a UNESCO World Heritage site - Jantar Mantar, an observatory with 19 astronomical instruments built in 1724. Then follows the visits to Hawa Mahal from outside, an 18th-century pink palace with a honeycomb-shaped façade; and the pure white Birla Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Lakshmi.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre (4 stars)

In the morning, we will drive to Agra. On the way, your driver will stop at Abhaneri village, and take you to see the famous Chand Baori dating back to 1,000 years ago. Considered one of the largest stairwell worldwide, Chand Baori has 13 storeys with 3,500 steps and used to be a rainwater reservoir. We will also stop for a guided tour of the Fatehpur Sikri, once the Mughal Empire's capital built by the Emperor Akbar and now a ghost town with nothing but architectural marvels. With a history of more than 400 years, this red sandstone town comprises many amazing structures like Buland Darwaza and Jama Masjid.

After these visits, we will proceed our drive to your hotel in Agra. On arrival, you will the check-in with our help. Then the rest of the day is free at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Agra MG Road (4 stars)

Our guided holiday package from Mumbai for today is full of highlights. Early in the morning, we will set off to the Taj Mahal for its beautiful view at the sunrise. Renowned as one of New Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal, a white-marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for his cherished wife, attracts travelers from all over the world, for its marvelous designs and the appealing history.

Afterwards, we will proceed to another UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Agar Fort built of red sandstone. Standing the test of time, the massive Agra Fort had been the residence for many Mughal Emperors, and a convincing witness to the history of the Mughal emperor.

After the Agra tour, we will drive you to Delhi, and help you check in at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini (4 stars)

Today, we will have a whole day exploration of Delhi. We will first head to Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicate to the father of India - Mahatma Gandhi. Then we will visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest and the most well-known mosque in India. After having a distant view of the grandiose Red Fort built in 1546, you will be escorted to a chaotic bazaar with a long history - Chandni Chowk for an exciting rickshaw ride.

In the afternoon, we will take you to see Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a famous Sikh gurdwara dating back to over 200 years. After that, you will be guided to see more UNESCO World Heritage sites including the elegant Humayun's Tomb built in the 16th century; and the Qutub Minar, a minaret featuring its amazing height and carvings. Then we will take you to the iconic India Gate, a war memorial arch in the architectural style of triumphal arch. On our way back to your hotel, we will leave you a photo stop at the splendid Parliament House, President's House and other Government Secretarial Buildings.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini (4 stars)

Today our holiday package from Mumbai draws to an end. After breakfast, we will take you to the Delhi Airport by a private drive and see you off. We wish you a pleasant trip home!

Meals: Breakfast