Day 01 : Arrival at Delhi
Hotel
The Oberoi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is
now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating
blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect
introduction to the composite culture of an ancient
land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be at the hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
Hotel
The Oberoi
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Start with the sightseeing of Old Delhi. The tour will begin with a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi;
enjoy the tour of Red Fort which has been restored largely in the last few years. The magnificent Red Fort, overlooking the
river Jamuna was built during the years 1638 - 48 when the Moghul Empire was at its peak.
Take the bicycle rickshaw continuing to the Jama Masjid, one of Asia's largest mosques. People stream in and out of the mosque
continuously and the presence of a nearby bazaar means that the area is rarely quiet.
Visit the GANDHI SAMADHI where the great leader is remembered by his country.
Drive to New Delhi, which reflects the legacy the British left behind. The division between New and Old Delhi is the division
between the capitals of the British and the Mughals respectively. The division in the walled city and New Delhi also marks the
division in the life-styles. The walled city is all tradition where one will be able to glean a past life-style in all its facets,
colours and spells. New Delhi in contrast, is a city trying to live up to the best of 21st century standards.
Imperial Delhi will include the Qutub Minar, the tallest stone tower in India and the Humayun's Tomb which is one of the great
monuments of Delhi. There is a saying that this monument was the inspiration for the Taj Mahal hence it is a must to see this place
and enjoy the architecture. Visit the LOTUS TEMPLE of the BAHAI sect which represents the modern architecture of India.
The tour also includes a drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, the President's
residence.
End the tour and return to the hotel. Relax in the evening.
Overnight will be in Delhi.
Day 03 : Delhi - Varanasi
Hotel
Taj Ganges
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Proceed to the
airport for flight to Varanasi.
Picturesquely situated on the crescent shaped
left bank of the holy River Ganges, Varanasi,
one of the ancient seats of learning in India,
is said to be a compound of the names of two
streams, the Varuna and the Assi, which still
flow in the north and south of the city respectively.
This name seems to have been corrupted, in medieval
times to Varanasi, which was in use till May
1956, when it was changed to Varanasi, by an
order of the Government of India. Varanasi is
probably one of the most ancient living cities
in India. From time immemorial it has been a
great religious center for Hindus and one of
their most sacred places of pilgrimage, being
visited by millions of people every year. To
every visitor Varanasi offers a breathtaking
experience. The rays of the dawn shimmering
across the Ganges; the high-banks; the temples
and shrines along the banks bathed in a golden
hue …soul stirring hymns and mantras along
with the fragrance of incense filling the air…and
the refreshing dip in the holy waters gently
splashing at the Ghats. Varanasi – The
land where experience and discovery reach the
ultimate bliss. Varanasi is also renowned for
its rich tapestry of music, arts, crafts and
education. Some of the world – renowned
exponents India has produced in these fields
were schooled in Varanasi’s cultural ethos.
Luminaries apart, Varanasi abounds in the art
of silk weaving, an exotic work of art which
manifests itself in precious Banarasi silk sarees
and silk brocades which are cherished as collector’s
items across the world today.
Visit Sarnath - 5 miles out of Varanasi for a
day excursion: One of the holiest Buddhist sites
in the world, where Buddha preached his first
Sermon in 590 BC. Here he revealed the eight fold
path that leads to the attainment of inner peace,
Enlightenment and Ultimate Nirvana. Witness the
ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery
and then visit a fine Museum which houses an excellent
collection of Buddhist art and sculptures found
at the site.
In the evening visit the GHATS for the evening
ceremony and the cremations. Overnight stay will
be at Varanasi.
Day 04 : Varanasi
Hotel Taj Ganges
Morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat
ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation
Ghats and witness the living traditions of one
of the world's oldest and most important religions.
(To start at 0500 hrs. for the best lifetime experience)
For you to appreciate this remarkable city, we’ll
transfer you to the banks of the River Ganges
before the sun rises. Board a boat with your guide
and proceed to the middle of the river, where
at sunrise the sight unfolds before you. Thousands
of faithful come daily to the banks to bathe and
pray while in the background, temples and palaces
rise in tiers from the water’s edge. Then
return for a walk through the cobblestone streets
along the banks of "Ganga". As shops
are opening, the place now becomes a beehive of
activity as the faithful are coming and going.
Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple while returning
to the hotel.
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Proceed for day
guided tour of Varanasi.
Visit Bharat Mata Temple, which features a big
relief map of Mother India engraved in marble.
Also visit the 18th century Durga Temple, commonly
known as the Monkey Temple due to the huge population
of the monkeys. Proceed to the Tulsi manas Temple,
crafted from white marble which features the entire
Ramayana inscribed on its walls. Also visit the
BHU considered as the biggest residential university
in Asia. The University Campus houses an Art Gallery
and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day 05 : Varanasi - Khajuraho
Hotel
Taj Chandela
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Take an afternoon flight to Khajuraho.
Situated in the northernmost part of Madhya Pradesh,
Khajuraho is famous for its enchanting temples
and its legendary Khajuraho dance festival. The
name Khajuraho is derived from the Khajur tree
(the date palm tree) which is grown abundantly
in the region. The Khajuraho Temples are dedicated
to a celebration of womanhood, her myriad moods
and facets. Famous for its erotic architecture,
the carvings include, women writing a letter,
applying eye makeup, combing her tresses, dancing
& playing with her child. Her innocent, blushed,
charming, seductive, ardent beauty, all depicted
in exquisitely sculptured details. These temples
have been designed and carved to lead the eyes
from ground level upward till you seem to be looking
at heaven.
Reach and after lunch visit the EASTERN SET OF
TEMPLES in the afternoon.
In the evening enjoy the SOUND & LIGHT SHOW
at the temple complex.
Overnight will be at Khajuraho.
Day 06 : Khajuraho - Jhansi
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the Western set of temples.
Start for Orchha by surface.
It is a medieval city founded by the BUNDELA rulers with palaces and temples of the 16th & 17th century - which has remarkably
withstood the onslaught of time. The town is known for its CHATTRIS which were built in the memory of the kings and the place is
flanked by the river BETWA.
Enjoy your lunch at Orchha.
Proceed for sightseeing of ORCHHA sites within the Fort Complex.
Take the deluxe train for Agra and reach by evening.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into
a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor
to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies,
and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still
reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the
visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 07 : Agra
Hotel
Oberoi Amar Vilas
Have a leisurely breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed for day sightseeing of Agra.
TAJ MAHAL - Little needs to be
said about this architectural wonder which is
always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's
visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is
a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife
Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be
completed and was designed, and planned by Persian
architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design
balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also
noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately
carved screens and some of the best inlay work
ever seen.
AGRA FORT - Built by the famed
Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly
of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture
perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist
attraction. It lies on the bend of the river Yamuna,
almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it
as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest
architectural style. It has imposing gates and
walls of red sandstone and a moat.
After Agra Fort we will visit BABY TAJ - The interiors
of which are considered better than the Taj.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 08 : Agra - Jaipur By Road 221 km in 5 HoursHotel
Oberoi Raj Vilas
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Drive to Jaipur. On your way, stop at Fatehpur
Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri is 37 km west of Agra. Jajal-ud-din-Muhammad
Akbar, Humanyun's son, accessed the throne at
the tender age of 14. While hunting around Sikri
his curiosity was aroused by the songs of some
minstrels about the celebrated Khwaja -Mu'inu'd-din
Chisti, the founder of the Chisti order of SUFIS.
Akbar, who was without a male heir heard about
Saint Salim Chisti and visited him in the year
1568. The saint blessed him with 3 sons and in
gratitude Akbar ordered the great mosque of Fatehpur
Sikri built under his supervision. As a mark of
respect to the saint, Akbar shifted his capital
to Fatehpur Sikri and built various secular buildings
like the Diwan -I-Am, Diwan-I-Khas, Jodhabai palace,
Birbal's house, Marian's house and the Panchmahal.
Continue drive to Jaipur.
Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan
a romantic realm of resplendent palaces, mighty
fortresses and regal Maharajahs that lies in the
western deserts and is an utterly unique part
of India. Proudly belonging to the KSHATRIYA warrior
caste and fiercely independent, the Rajput princes
made fearsome foes. However, many of them realized
that to maintain their wealth and authority locally,
it was expedient to proclaim allegiance to the
central power. Thus, many enjoyed a privileged
position under the Mughal emperors and also the
British Raj that followed.
The bustling Rajasthan capital of Jaipur takes
its name from its venerated founder Jai Singh
II, who was given the title Sawai Maharaja by
the Mughal. Literally translated this would mean
'one and a quarter', suggesting that the Mughal
thought this emperor to be more valuable than
just 'one'. Jaipur is known as the 'Pink City'
on account of the distinctive colour of its buildings.
This did not, however, form part of the original
plan, but dates back to 1856, when the city was
given a wash of pink in honor of a State Visit
from Prince Albert.
This evening, visit the Birla Temple to learn
more about the fascinating religious life of Jaipur.
The marble structure, built as recently as 1985,
houses ornate statues including one of Lakshmi
(goddess of Wealth and Beauty) and Narayan dressed
in gaudy robes, representing a Hindu vision of
heavenly luxury. Carvings in the temple and on
pillars supporting the covered walkways include
images of the Hindu pantheon, as well as Jesus,
the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Francis of Assisi.
Your visit will coincide with the AARTI Ceremony,
which involves oil lamps being lit and waved,
in order to awake and invoke the deity. Enjoy
the experience and spend night at Jaipur.
Overnight will be in Jaipur.
Day 09 : JaipurHotel
Oberoi Raj Vilas
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort
after breakfast. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is
the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its
construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592,
and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its
forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where
a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles
finds its ultimate expression.
Continue sightseeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend
of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture,
the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the
area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra
Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace
Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest
and the best preserved of the five observatories
built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the
country. This observatory consisting of outsized
astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade
of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark
in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone
plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork
and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches
and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the
Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
This afternoon is free for you to relax, shop
or explore independently. Shopping is superb in
Jaipur, particularly for gold and silver jewellery,
pottery, tie-dye materials, silk, saris, wooden
handicrafts and carpets.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 10 : Jaipur - Jodhpur
Hotel
Taj Hari Mahal Palace
Enjoy the breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Jodhpur at leisure and on your way you
will visit Pushkar. Reach later in the afternoon
and in the evening relax at the palace.
Set at the edge of the THAR Desert, the imperial
city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity
in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital
of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD
by Rao Jodha - chief of the RATHORE clan of Rajputs
who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic
hero of the RAMAYANA. The massive 15th century
AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky
hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city
is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with
8 gates and innumerable bastions.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 11 : JodhpurHotel
Taj Hari Mahal Palace
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Morning sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond, home of the Rathors of Marwar, visit the Mehrangarh Fort,
rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice of a hermit, overlooking the city in the image of a long sentinel. Inside the Fort
are a number of palaces added by successive rulers. In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room.
After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial.
In the afternoon go for a drive to OSIYAN for an evening in the deserts.
Osiyan was a religious and trading center between the 8th and 12th centuries. Sixteen Hindu and Jain temples dating from this
period are located here. Dominated by the Jains during this period, the town has special significance for Jains because it is
associated with the origin of the Oswal Jain community of merchants who became very wealthy through trade. This wealth enabled
them to build the beautiful temples. Built from local sandstone, the buildings have withstood time and are in excellent condition.
Enjoy a short sightseeing and then ride your camels
into the desert for sunset. Dinner will be in
the dunes amidst a cultural program by the tribal
people.
Return to the city and overnight will be in Jodhpur.
Day 12 : Jodhpur - Udaipur
By Road 250 km in 6 HoursHotel
Oberoi Udai Vilas Palace
Drive to Luni after breakfast.
Stop at LUNI (a short distance away) for a jeep safari into the tribal villages.
Enjoy the safari and interact with locals.
Return for a cup of tea / coffee at the LUNI FORT and then start for RANAKPUR TEMPLES.
The RANAKPUR TEMPLES, dating back to the 15th century have 200 pillars, none of which are alike, support its 29 halls.
The Temple abounds with intricate friezes and sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain temples and the Temple of the
Sun God with its erotic sculptures.
Enjoy a hot lunch in a nice village restaurant or at the FATEH BAGH PALACE and continue drive to Udaipur.
Reach Udaipur and check in to hotel.
The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS. A vision in white
drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination
of poets, painters and writers.
Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past,
epitomizing valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the LAKE PICHOLA is an enticing sight.
Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled
by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.
Overnight stay will be at Udaipur.
Day 13 : UdaipurHotel
Oberoi Udai Vilas Palace
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping
first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at
rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored
glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and
the Peacock Courtyard.
Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens,
the Jagdish Temple and the local folk Museum.
Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the
placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the boat you
will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it
rises majestically above the lake in the middle
of the Rajasthan desert. Also visit the Jag Mandir
Palace - the other island palace in the middle
of the lake and spend some time. (Currently water
level is very low and is subject to increase water
level)
Enjoy the visit to the CENOTAPHS of the royal
rulers and in the evening proceed for a dinner
with dances show.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 14 : Udaipur - AurangabadHotel Taj Residency
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Enjoy the old city in the morning.
Proceed to the airport for flight to Aurangabad.
Reach and check into the hotel.
The city of Aurangabad was founded in 1610, on the site of a village, Khirki by Malik Ambar - the Prime Minister of
Murtaza Nizam Shah II. When Fateh Khan, Malik Ambar's son turned successor in 1626, he gave the city the name 'Fatehpur'.
Later in 1653, when Prince Aurangzeb became Viceroy of the Deccan, he made the city his capital and called it Aurangabad.
Aurangzeb added the walls that enclose the central part of the city in 1686 in order to withstand attacks from the Marathas.
There are four principle gateways to the city - the Delhi Darwaza, the Jalna Darwaza, the Paithan Darwaza and the Mecca Darwaza.
Nine secondary gateways also formed a part of the defensive system of this city.
Aurangabad district has always been a prominent region on the Deccan plateau. Having been inhabited since the Stone Age,
it has a long artistic and cultural history - to which several dynasties have made major contributions over the years. Maurya
rule marked the arrival of Buddhism in Maharashtra.
Aurangabad today is a bustling city of Maharashtra with diverse big and small industries, fine silken textiles,
and exquisite hand woven brocades of silver and gold fabrics, Himroo of world frame. To scholars and lovers of art
and culture the city is more familiar as the gateway to the ancient caves of Ajanta and Ellora, both famous as treasure
houses of Indian Art and Sculpture.
Overnight will be at Aurangabad.
Day 15 : Aurangabad Hotel Taj Residency
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Proceed for a full day sightseeing with excursion to Ajanta Caves.
Ajanta caves - Nestling in an inner fold of the Sahyardi hills, 100 km from Aurangabad in the shape of a
mammoth horse- shoe, are the 30 rock-hewn caves of Ajanta. The Caves date from the 2nd century BC. Discovered in 1819 by a group
of British army officers, these startling achievements took around 600 years to create. Carved with little more than a hammer and
chisel, Ajanta, once the retreat of Buddhist monastic orders features several 'chaityas' (chapels) and 'viharas' (monasteries).
The exquisite wall and ceiling paintings, panels and sculptures of Buddha's life are famous throughout the world as the earliest
and finest examples of Buddhist pictorial art.
Return to Aurangabad and visit the Daulatabad Fort.
Once known as 'Devgiri', this magnificent 12th century fortress stands on a hill just 13 km. from Aurangabad. It was given the
name Daulatabad, the 'city of fortune', by Muhammad Tughlaq, Sultan of Delhi. Initially a Yadav stronghold, it passed through the
hands of several dynasties in the Deccan. One of the world's best preserved fort of medieval times, surviving virtually unaltered,
Daulatabad yet displays the character that made it invincible. This is a Fortress that was conquered only by treachery.
A series of secret, quizzical, subterranean passages lie coiled like a python amidst the fort. Here flaring torches were
thrust upon an unwary enemy. Or hot oil poured down his path, as he deliberated in the labyrinth. Also the heat from a
brazier was blown into the passage by a process of suction suffocating the entire garrison within. The Fort itself lies
in the body of an isolated hill; the steep hill - sides at the base falling so sharply to the moat that no hostile troops
could scale the height. The moat, 40 ft. deep with mechanical drawbridges teemed with crocodiles. A 5-kilometer sturdy wall,
artificial scarping and a complicated series of defenses made Daulatabad impregnable. The 30-meter high Chand Minar (Tower)
built much later with 3 circular galleries had a defensive and religious role in the fortress.
Overnight will be at Aurangabad.
Day 16 : Aurangabad - Mumbai
Hotel The Oberoi
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Proceed for a visit to the Ellora Caves and Aurangabad Caves.
Ellora Caves - Impressive in their own right is the rock-hewn temples and monasteries of Ellora that lie just 30 km away from
Aurangabad city. In all, there are 34 cave temples, 12 Mahayana Buddhist caves (550-750 AD), 17 Hindu caves (600-875 AD) and 5
caves of the Jain faith (800-1000 AD) 22 more caves, dedicated to Lord Shiva, were recently discovered. Kailas Temple (cave16),
the central attraction at Ellora, is the most remarkable. Chiseled by hand from a single massive rock, it includes a gateway,
pavilion, courtyard, vestibule, sanctum, sanctorum and tower which bear testimony to the excellence of Dravidian art. It is
believed to have taken 7000 laborers, working in continuous shifts and 150 years to build. Ever since the first European
visitors in 18th Century, Ellora has attracted chroniclers, antiquarians, scholars and in more recent years,
ever- increasing number of tourists.
Aurangabad Caves - The almost forgotten caves of Aurangabad lie just outside the city. Excavated between the 2nd and 6th century AD,
they reflect TANTRIC influences in their iconography and architectural designs. In all there are nine caves which are mainly viharas
(monasteries). The most interesting among these are Caves 3 and 7. The former is supported on 12 highly ornate columns and has
sculptures depicting scenes from the legendary 'Jakata' tales. Cave 7 with its detailed figures of bejeweled women also has a
dominating sculpture of a 'Bodhisattva' praying for deliverance.
Proceed to the airport for flight to Mumbai.
Its young, its lively and a confluence of varied cultural currents and cross currents have given Mumbai a unique position of
the most multi-ethnic city of India. The capital city of Maharashtra State formerly known as Bombay lies in the southwestern part
of India and occupies a peninsular site originally composed of seven islets lying off the KONKAN COAST of western India.
Oozing with the cocksure self-confidence of a maverick moneymaker and "Bindass" (carefree) attitude, Mumbai is also country's
financial and commercial hub and has a principal port on the Arabian Sea.
Yet, there's another face of Mumbai too that is of the most densely populated cities in the world. Mumbai is located on a site of
ancient settlement and took its name from the local Goddess "Mumba" - a form of Parvati, the consort of Shiva, one of the principal
Gods of Hinduism - whose temple once stood in what is now the southeastern section of the Mumbai city.
Reach and check in at hotel.
In the evening enjoy the local beach at CHOWPATTY - the locals come here for a relaxed evening and it will be an insight into
the urban culture.
Chowpatty Beach: Chowpatty beach situated at the end of Marine Drive has a moderate expanse of sand and is the only beach in the
central part of Mumbai. One can witnesses many Hindu religious ceremonies taking place at Chowpatty like the Annual Thread-Tying
Ceremony initiating young boys into the Brahmin caste, 'Nariel Purnima' towards the end of the monsoons and 'Ganesh Chaturthi'
immersions.
Overnight will be at Mumbai.
Day 17 : MumbaiHotel The Oberoi
Proceed for a city tour of Mumbai after a relaxed breakfast.
Mumbai Fort - The area north of Colaba is known as Mumbai Fort, since the old British fort was once located here.
There are a lot of impressive buildings from Mumbai's golden period here. St. John's church, dedicated to the soldiers,
who laid down their lives in the Sindh campaign of 1838, and the first Afghan war of 1843, is also worth a visit.
Marine Drive in Mumbai - Marine Drive located in the central Mumbai, built in the 1920s and 30s on land reclaimed from the sea,
is Mumbai's most famous thoroughfare. It is also referred to as the Queen's Necklace because of the dramatic line of street lamps
lit up at night. Recently it has come to known as Netaji Subhashchandra Bose Road with Nariman Point on one end to Babulnath,
at the foot of Walkeshwar on the other.
Gateway of India - Mumbai's principal landmark, the Gateway of India is a huge archway on the water's edge at Apollo Bunder.
It is the starting point for most tourists who want to explore the city. This famous monument was built to commemorate the
visit of the first ever British Monarch, King George V and Queen Mary in 1911.
Flora Fountain/ Hutama Chowk - This fountain situated in the heart of the city was erected in 1869 in honour of a British Governor
of Bombay. Sir Brtle Frere. Flora Fountain marks a junction of five streets and known as the 'Picadilly Circus 'of Mumbai, which
is decorated at its four corners with mythological figures, the Fountain is a structure in dull stone with a figure the Roman
Goddess of flowers, at the top.
Hanging Gardens in Mumbai - Also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, the Hanging Gardens were built in 1880 and renovated in 1921.
These gardens are popularly known as Hanging Gardens, because of their location on the slope of a hill. The terrace garden looks
south from Malabar Hill towards Colaba, and affords a panoramic view of the city or a breathtaking sunset. It is built over
three reservoirs, which store 30 million gallons of water pumped here for cleaning before being supplied to the town.
Victoria Terminus/Western Railway Station - At the site of the Koli's original temple to Mumba Devi now stands Chatrapati Shivaji
Terminus - one of Mumbai's most prominent buildings and architecturally one of the finest stations in the world. It is built in
a style that combines Gothic and Indian influences. It was completed in 1885. Designed by F.W. Stevens the building commenced in
1878. This Italian gothic Building has a frontage of over 1500 feet. The administrative offices form three sides of a rectangle
enclosing an ornamental garden, the entrance gate guarded by a massive stone Lion and Tiger. The most prominent feature of this
building is the high 160 feet dome crowning the centre. On top of the giant dome is a figure of a women with a torch held aloft
to symbolize progress.
Rajabai Clock tower - Rajabai Clock tower, situated at the gardens of the Bombay University building rises above the portion of
the library section. Consisting of five elaborately decorated storeys the tower is 280 ft. in height. The top of the cupola is
ornamented with sixteen statues depicting various Indian castes.
Finish the tour and then in the afternoon and return to the hotel.
Enjoy shopping during the evening. Dinner will be served at an Indian seafood restaurant with a cultural program.
Overnight will be at Mumbai.
Day 18 : Mumbai - Home
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Day will be free for everyone to explore individually and all rooms will be on an extended check out basis till 6 PM. Individual cars and drivers will be provided to all the travelers.
Proceed to the airport in time for flight home / next destination with sweet memories of India.
Tour Ends
