Glimpses of India
Mumbai – Khimsar – Jaisalmer – Delhi – Agra – Sikkim – Gangtok – Chennai – Kochi – Mumbai
Description
The goal of this tour is to not only an outlet for you to try new experiences away from your home but to also educate you on the Indian culture and what its history has offered to the world. Your tour will range from sightseeing temples and museums to riding elephants and going on a desert Safari.
To fully enjoy your experience with us, we would highly recommend that your tour is booked between November to March where the temperature will never go past 24 degrees Celsius in the desert areas and its surrounding. Please look at our itinerary for additional information.
Itinerary
- Arrive in Mumbai
- Depart to the pier at the Gateway of India
- Tour Elephanta Caves – located on Gharapuri Island
- Sightseeing:
- Prince of Wales Museum
- C.S.T Railway Station
- Hanging Gardens
- Jain Temple
- The Keneseth Eliyahoo synagogue
- Banganga Tank
- University Clock Tower
- High Court
- Central Plaza of Mumbai – known for its trading markets
- Depart Mumbai for Jodhpur
- Transfer to Khimsar by coach
- Sightseeing:
- Khimsar Fort – 16th century former castle
- Enjoy a Jeep safari on the Panchla Sand Dune
- Depart for Jaisalmer
- Sightseeing:
- Jaisal Fort and Palace – Built in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal
- Sightseeing:
- Salim Singh Ki Haveli – Havelis’ are traditional mansions
- Nathwa Haveli
- Journey through the Sam Sand Dunes
- Sightseeing:
- Mehrangarh Fort – India’s best preserved fort
- Royal Cenotaphs
- Depart for New Delhi
- Sightseeing:
- Humayun Tomb
- Qutub Minar
- Bahai Temple
- India Gate
- Raj Ghat – where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated
- President House
- Connaught Place
- Jumma Masjid – the largest mosque in Asia
- Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi
- Depart for Agra
- Sightseeing:
- Taj Mahal – built by Emperor Shah Jahan
- Agra Fort
- Sikandra Tomb
- Depart Delhi for Bagdogra
- Arrive in Gangtok
- Full day at your leisure
- Sightseeing:
- Famous Enchey Monastery
- Institute of Cottage Industry
- Do-Drul Chorten
- World famous Rumtek Monastery
- Lake Tsongmo – situated at the Indo-China border
- Return back to Gangtok
- Morning drive to Bagdogra
- Board flight to Chennai
- Sightseeing:
- Kancheepuram
- Mahabalipuram
- Shore Temple
- Arjuna’s Penance
- Pancha Rathas
- Krishna Mandapa
- Leisure at Mahabalipuram Beach
- Arrive in Kochi
- Afternoon at your leisure
- Ayurvedic Massage
- Full day at your leisure for rest and relaxation
- Sightseeing:
- Kochi fishing nets
- Paradesi Jewish Synagogue
- Tomb of Vasco Da Gama
- Mattancherry Palace
- Depart home from Mumbai
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- Dinner at locations mentioned
- Airfare for Mumbai–Jodhpur–Delhi Bagdogra–Chennai–Kochi–Mumbai
- A/C coach with driver
- Dedicated English speaking Professional Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Laundry
- International airfare
- Other items of personal nature
- Any items not specifically mentioned as ‘included’
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