Bharat Darshan

Palace Splendor
(18 Days Tour)

Tour Reference No. : HLA4_D

Delhi - Rajasthan - Sariska Palace - Jaipur - Jai Mahal - Maharaja's Palace - Jodhpur - Mumbai - Marine Drive - Chowpatty Beach - Hyderabad - Charminar - Golconda Fort - Bangalore - Palace Of Tipu Sultan.

Day 1
Arrive Delhi. The morning is at leisure. In the afternoon visit the parliament house, the secretariat, the Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate, Lakshmi Narain Temple, Jantar Mantar (astronomical observatory), Connaught Place, the Qutab Minar and Humanyun's Tomb. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 2
Visit Old Delhi in the morning. See the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Shanti Vana and Chandni Chowk - the bustling shopping area. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Delhi.

Day3
Morning drive to Sariska in Rajasthan and proceed to Sariska Palace, founded in 1892 by Duke of Connaught, Queen Victoria's Son. At dusk visit the reserve. Sariska noted for leopard, tiger and several species of deer and porcupine.
Overnight at Sariska Palace.

Day 4
Visit the wildlife sanctuary at dawn. After breakfast leave for Jaipur by road stopping outside the city at Amber Fort, and then continue onto Jaipur. Visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and Temple of Kali. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 5
Visit the Maharaja's city Palace and the observatory, Albert Hall Museum, Ram-Niwas-Gardens, drive past Hawa Mahal through the pink rose residential business areas of Jaipur. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 6
Early morning leave for Jodhpur by car (343 kms). Check into hotel and relax for the day. Overnight in Jodhpur.

Day 7
Visit the Meharangarh fort situated on a low sandstone hill, Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal, Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble Memorial built in 1899, and the museum in the Umaid Public Gardens. Overnight in Jodhpur.

Day 8
Arrive Udaipur by air, check into the hotel. Visit the Maharana's City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Sahelion-ki-Bari (Queen's garden for her friends), shimmering Fateh Sagar lake, and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Fold Art Museum). Overnight in Udaipur.

Day 9
Leave for Mumbai by the morning flight. Check into the hotel on arrival. rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Mumbai.

Day 10
Morning visit the famous 1200 year old Elephanta Caves, dedicated to lord Shiva. The famous sculpture signifying the frinity of the Creator, the Preserver and the Destroyer is located here. Return to the hotel for lunch. Afternoon visit the Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens, offering a panoramic view of Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach, Prince of Wales Museum, Gateway of India and drive through the Crawford Market, Marine drive and Flora Fountain. Overnight in Mumbai.

Day 11
Arrive Hyderabad by the early morning flight. Check into the hotel. Visit the Charminar - rectangular four arched monumental
gate, the Mecca Mosque, the Salar - Jung Museum, and the High Court buildings. Overnight in Hyderabad.

Day 12
Morning visit the 13th century Golconda Fort that served the kings as a stronghold, market place, the expansive Roof Gardens, and the tombs of Qutab Shahi kings in a beautiful domed mausoleum surrounded by gardens. Shopping at leisure. Overnight  in Hyderabad.

Day 13
Arrive Bangalore by air. Check into the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Bangalore.

Day 14
Morning visit the "Garden City", Lal Bagh, fountains and Lotus Pools. See the Government buildings and the Maharaja's Palace. Overnight in Bangalore.

Day 15
Early morning drive to Mysore (140 kms) Enroute visit the Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan and his dome at Srirangapattnam Daria Daulat and his mausoleum Gumbaz. The interior of the palace is adorned with guided wall panels, carved ornate arches
and colored frescoes. Check into the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Mysore.

Day 16
Morning sightseeing at Mysore. After lunch leave for Bangalore by road. Enroute visit Belur and Halebid, famous for exquisite carvings. Late evening arrive Bangalore. Overnight in Bangalore.

Day 17
Morning flight to Mumbai. Check into the hotel. Shopping at leisure. Overnight in Mumbai.

Day 18
Transfer to the airport for your outbound flight.