Museums and Art Galleries

Arrive Delhi and meet the representative at the arrival hall and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon proceed on a tour of the capital city. The important places in Old Delhi includes the majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk, besides Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana. In New Delhi, visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxminarayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families; Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped Baha’i Temple.

Morning visit the National Museum – Among the collections are 5,000-year-old relics of the Indus Valley civilization, varied exotic paintings, old manuscripts and mural paintings from Buddhist shrines in Central Asia; National Gallery OF Modern Art – Exhibits works of modern Indian artists; Crafts Museum – A delightful open-air museum, with Indian craftsmen at work. Also visit National Rail Museum – Here original engines and bogies are parked. Visit Gandhi Smriti Museum which contains books and personal possessions of the Mahatma.

Early morning boat ride on river Ganges. The long string of ghats – the chain of stone steps – along the western bank of the Ganges forms the major attraction of Varanasi. Later visit The Vishwanath Temple, built by the Birlas, was planned by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. The Bharat Mata Temple houses, instead of gods and goddesses, a huge relief map in marble of the whole of Indian subcontinent and Tibetan plateau. The Tulsi Manas Temple, built in 1964, is dedicated to Lord Rama. Intime transfer to airport to board flight for Khajuraho. Arrive Khajuraho and transfer to hotel.

Early morning drive to Jaipur visit enroute Fatehpur Sikri, an abandoned city that was hardly ever inhabited on account of shortage of water. Also stop at Bharatpur bird sanctuary where you can enjoy a cycle rickshaw to see birds in their natural habitat. Arrive Jaipur and check – in at hotel. There are many dinner options available to dine in any one of the finest Palace hotels that Jaipur boasts of.

Morning excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city. You can have the unique experience of traveling on elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur including, City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum with its large collection of woodwork. Another monument near the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen. 

Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur including Fatehsagar lake, built by Maharana Fateh Singh in 1754 A.D. Also visit the Jagdish Temple, the largest and most venerated temple of Udaipur; Sahelion-Ki-Bari”, consisting of an ornamental pool with delicately carved chhatries of black and white marble and soft stone. Late afternoon enjoy a boat-ride on Lake Pichola visiting many Ghats (banks) of washing, bathing etc and enjoy excellent views of the Lake Palace and City Palace.

Intime transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai including The Gateway of India is the main attraction of Mumbai city. The Mani Bhawan or the Gandhi memorial was once used to be the residence of Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai. Considered as one of the best museums in the country, Also known as Queen’s Neckless, Marine Drive. Juhu is a 5-km-long beach that attracts a large number of visitors on any day of the week. Also visit gardens like the Hanging Garden and the Kamla Nehru Garden and Chowpatty gives you the view of one of the most happening beaches of Mumbai.

Morning visit various Museums in city. Visit Prince of Wales Museum situated near the Gateway of India, it was designed in the Indo- Saracenic style to commemorate the King’s first visit to India ; Victoria and Albert museum built in the Greco-Roman style and housing archaeological finds, maps and photographs depicting the history of Mumbai; Nehru Museum/ Planetarium, which has a Children’s Science Park and a permanent Gallery. Later transfer to airport to board flight for Chennai. Arrive Chennai and transfer to hotel.