The Spiritual India Tours

Places to See : Mumabai - Jaipur - Agra - Mathura - Vrindavan - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Delhi - Goa - Mumbai Depart
Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days

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Day 01 : Arrival at Mumbai

Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Mumbai in the Morning. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.

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.

After noon proceed for sightseeing in Mumbai visit

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.

Drive past Haji Ali Mosque, Dhobu Ghat, Film City, Hare Krishna Temple and Spend Evening at Juhu Beach.

Overnight will be at Delhi.

Day 02 : Mumbai

Breakfast will be at the hotel. Start tour of Mumbai visit… ELEPHANTA CAVES. For this you would need to take the ferry service to the caves island.

The Elephanta Island is the site of the magnificent Elephanta caves, containing beautiful carvings, sculptures, and a temple to the Hindu God, Lord Shiva. These caves are located at a distance of 11 km from Mumbai and are now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island of Elephanta, being a commercial, military and religions centre for centuries has traces of early Buddhist culture.

The Elephanta caves are thought to date back to the Silhara kings belonging to the period between 9th - 12th centuries. With the Brahminical resurgence during the reign of Gupta dynasty in 3rd century AD, these great cave dedicated to Lord Shiva exploded into existence at Elephanta. Legends and history suggest that the great warrior prince of Chalukya dynasty Pulkesin ll raised the shrine to celebrate his victory. Some historians also suggest that these caves were built by the Kalchuri King Krishnaraja in 6th century AD. As the worship of the figure of the Buddha began to be encouraged with rise of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism, a shrine was introduced to house Buddha's image, replacing the cells at the centre of the back wall. The Monasteries of Ajanta lead us directly to Elephanta.

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.

Evening free for shopping at Mumbai.

Overnight will be in Mumbai.

Day 03: Mumbai – Jaipur

Breakfast will be at hotel.

Transfer in time to airport for flight to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur, you will be met and transferred to hotel. After little relaxes proceed for sightseeing at Jaipur.
JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains its character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. It is popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.

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.

Proceed for sightseeing of the city.

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.

Visit a rug factory and see the ladies at the intricate work or a gem factory and see the gem cutting and polishing process.

Overnight will be at Jaipur.

Day 04: Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

After early breakfast proceed for Agra. En – route visit Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri: The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Buland Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.

Continue drive to Agra,

Upon arrival at Agra Proceed for sightseeing in Agra.

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. 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.

Proceed for sightseeing to the 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.

Visit Itmadullah’s Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father (The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).

Evening check in hotel and relax.

Overnight stay will be in Agra.

Day 05: Leh Agra – Mathura



After breakfast proceed for Mathura. MATHURA: Braj is the land of Krishna and Mathura is its epicenter. Since time immemorial, Mathura has been home to the follower of Krishna. The city of milkmaids has a lot to offer when it comes to 'Krishna Tourism'. The city has some of the beautiful temples and religious sites. We list a few of them:

Upon arrival Visit Lord Krishna’s ’’Govardhan’’
Very few people may be aware of that. There is one place named Govardhan... one ’’Parvat’’-mountain Govardhan is in this village. This mountain was holded by lord krishna at his little finger for saving the villagers frm the rain .(its a diff story all together discuss u later)

Govardhan: is set along the edge of a large masonry tank known as the Mansi Ganga, which is believed to have been brought into existence by the operation of the divine will. Its enclosures were built by Raja Bhagwan Das of Amer in 1637 and embellished by Raja Man Singh, who built a long flight of steps leading up, from the end of the tank. Gobind Dev Temple and Krishana Balram temple.

Overnight stay will be in Mathura.

Day 06: Mathura – Vrindavan – Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh.



After early morning breakfast proceed for Vrindavan about 14 kms from Mathura it will take 30 minute to reach Vridavan. upon arrival visit. Radha Madan Mohana Temple, Banke-Bihari Temple, Radha Damodara Temple and Rangaji Temple. Then proceed for Delhi from Vrindavan to Delhi distance is 150 Kms. It will take approx 3 hrs to reach Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi you will be transferred to Railway Station to take the train for Haridwar upon arrival at Haridwar proceed for Rishikesh. From Haridwar to Rishikesh is about 24 Kms. It will take one hour to reach at Rishikesh.

RISHIKESH: It is said that Bharata, the brother of Lord Rama, did severe penance here. A temple of Bharata was constructed at this site, and the town of Rishikesh grew up around it. The town got its name when Raibhya Rishi performed tapasya (austerities) here. Lord Hrishikesh (another name for Lord Vishnu) came before him and granted him darshan. Lord Vishnu is said to have killed the two demons Madhu and Kaitabha here.

Rishikesh is where most pilgrims begin their Char Dham pilgrimage of going to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri. Rishikesh is at the meeting point of the Ganges and Chandrabhaga Rivers.

Overnight will be at Rishikesh.

Day 07: Rishikesh

Morning after breakfast proceed for city tour of Rishikesh visit Rishikesh is an ancient pilgrimage centre nestling in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayas on the banks of river Ganges. Millions of Hindus come here every year to absolve themselves of their sins by bathing in the Holy Ganges, which has supported the ancient civilizations of the North Indian plains since time immemorial.

Overnight stay will be at Rishikesh.

Day 08: Rishikesh – Haridwar – Delhi

After breakfast proceed for Haridwar upon arrival at Haridwar you will be transferred to railway station to take the train for Delhi.

On arrival in Delhi, transfer to hotel check in hotel and relax,

Evening enjoy the shopping in Delhi, visiting famous markets of Delhi,

Overnight stay at hotel

Day 09: Delhi

Breakfast will be at the hotel. Start tour of Old & New Delhi.

OLD DELHI : A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.

Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk

NEW DELHI: An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing Heritage India Gate, Parliament House and President's Residence. It would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Also visit the LOTUS TEMPLE & BIRLA MANDIR.

Evening visit DANCES OF INDIA SHOW and after dinner back to hotel.

Overnight stay will be at hotel.

Day 10: Delhi – Goa

Morning after breakfast you will be transferred to domestic airport to take the flight for Goa.

Goa – the Pearl of India, It is a unique and vastly different from the rest of India. The swaying palms, miles of golden sun and sands, lush abundant greenery and mangrove forests, blue skies and pale hills, etc makes and is also famous for it’s historic churches and temples. The unique culture of Hindus, Christian, Muslim and Portuguese makes it’s a fascinating place. On reaching Goa check in resort and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Goa to be one of the unique destinations in India. The charm lies essentially in the fact that it’s possible for every tourist to find exactly what he is looking for in this little heaven. It is famous for its beaches On arrival in goa our company executive will meet and greet and give transfer to hotel check in hotel and relax,

Day 11: Goa

On the 11th day the itinerary includes a tour to the tourist destinations in North Goa and South Goa. In the evening you will be visiting the fishing villages that are a part of Goa's rich cultural heritage. A local Goan fishing village is created on the grounds of the hotel, forming a perfect backdrop for a charming evening in a very rustic atmosphere. Artisans display their skills whilst the village dancers whirl to the music of a local band.

Overnight will be at Goa.

Day 12: Goa

After breakfast proceed for half day river cruise at Mandvi Beach. In the evening relax on the beach.

Overnight will be at goa.

Day 13: Goa – Mumbai

After breakfast proceed for Goa domestic airport to take the flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival at Mumbai as per your flight timings you will be transferred to the airport for flight home with sweet memories of India.


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