Colonial Cities & Golden Triangle Tour of India

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Mumbai
1 stop
1
Mumbai
On arrival at Mumbai airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel. (hotel check in / out time 1200hr afternoon early check in subject to rooms availability). Rest time free and easy to relax. Mumbai is a city that is disciplined by no time frame neither day nor night. Dazzling shopping arcades, exciting sport activity, nightclubs & discotheques, theatre, music & gourmet restaurants offers visitors a heady mix of all this and more.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Mumbai
1 stop
2
Mumbai
After breakfast, transfer to the Gateway of India and board a motorboat to the famous Elephanta Caves (closed on Mondays), renowned for their ancient rock-cut temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Return to Mumbai in the afternoon and continue with a city sightseeing tour. Drive along the scenic Marine Drive and pass the Maharashtra State Assembly and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (view from outside). Visit the famous Dhobi Ghat, Prince of Wales Museum (closed on Mondays), Mani Bhavan, Mount Mary Church, and the beautiful ISKCON Temple. If time permits, drive through Bandra and Juhu to view the residences of famous Bollywood celebrities from outside before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Mumbai - Chennai (flight)
1 stop
3
Chennai (Madras)
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to board flight for Chennai. On arrival assistance and transfer hotel check in. Later city tour of Chennai. Visit Fort St. George & Museum built by the British East India Company in 1640 AD. The fort is believed to be the first establishment of the British in India. Kapaleeshwarar Temple a Hindu temple dedicated to lord Shiva, Semmozhi Poonga a beautifully landscaped botanical garden. Dakshina Chitra a living history museum & Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Temple an 8th-century Hindu Vaishnavite temple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu. Later walk on Marina beach.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (250kms/ 5hrs approx)
1 stop
4
Pondicherry
After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry, visiting Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram en route. In Kanchipuram, explore the famous Kailasanathar Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Vaikunta Perumal Temple, and the revered Kamakshi Amman Temple, renowned for their rich Dravidian architecture and spiritual significance. Continue to Mahabalipuram to visit the magnificent Five Rathas, the UNESCO-listed Shore Temple, ancient Cave Temples, and the famous Krishna's Butterball. Later, proceed to Pondicherry and check in at your hotel. The rest of the evening is free to relax and enjoy the peaceful beach atmosphere.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Pondicherry - Chennai (165kms/ 3hrs approx) / Chennai - Kolkata (flight)
1 stop
5
Pondicherry
After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Pondicherry. Visit Auroville, the international township founded by Mirra Alfassa, and see the iconic Matrimandir, a symbol of peace and human unity. Continue to the Pondicherry Museum, renowned for its remarkable collection of Chola bronze sculptures and historical artifacts. Later, take a leisurely walk through the charming French Quarter, admiring its colonial architecture, churches, parks, and heritage buildings while experiencing the unique blend of French and Tamil culture. In the afternoon, drive to Chennai Airport to board your flight to Kolkata. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Kolkata
2 stops
6
Kolkata (Calcutta)
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Kolkata, the cultural capital of India. Begin with a visit to Fort William, an impressive British-era fortress built during the Bengal Presidency, overlooking the eastern banks of the Hooghly River. Continue to the magnificent Victoria Memorial, a stunning white marble monument dedicated to Queen Victoria, housing a museum displaying royal memorabilia, paintings, and historical artifacts. Visit Netaji Bhawan, the ancestral home of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, now preserved as a museum and research center showcasing his life and legacy. Drive past the iconic Howrah Bridge, one of India's most recognizable engineering marvels spanning the Hooghly River and a symbol of Kolkata. Later, visit the revered Dakshineswar Kali Temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali, featuring beautifully maintained shrines, a spacious courtyard, twelve Shiva temples, and a sacred bathing ghat along the river before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
7
Victoria Memorial Hall
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Kolkata, the cultural capital of India. Begin with a visit to Fort William, an impressive British-era fortress built during the Bengal Presidency, overlooking the eastern banks of the Hooghly River. Continue to the magnificent Victoria Memorial, a stunning white marble monument dedicated to Queen Victoria, housing a museum displaying royal memorabilia, paintings, and historical artifacts. Visit Netaji Bhawan, the ancestral home of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, now preserved as a museum and research center showcasing his life and legacy. Drive past the iconic Howrah Bridge, one of India's most recognizable engineering marvels spanning the Hooghly River and a symbol of Kolkata. Later, visit the revered Dakshineswar Kali Temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali, featuring beautifully maintained shrines, a spacious courtyard, twelve Shiva temples, and a sacred bathing ghat along the river before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Kolkata – Delhi (flight)
1 stop
New Delhi (Pass by)
Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel check in. Rest time free and easy to relax.
Day 8
Delhi
1 stop
8
New Delhi
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Delhi. Explore the historic landmarks of Old Delhi, including Jama Masjid, one of India's largest mosques, followed by a cycle rickshaw ride through the vibrant lanes of Chandni Chowk and the famous Khari Baoli Spice Market. Visit Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, and drive past the magnificent Red Fort (view from outside). Later, discover New Delhi with visits to Humayun's Tomb, the towering Qutub Minar, and the iconic Lotus Temple. Conclude the tour with a drive through the capital's VVIP area, passing the President's House, Parliament House, and India Gate before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Delhi - Agra (204kms/ 4hrs approx)
1 stop
9
Agra
Breakfast at hotel drive to Agra check in at hotel. Later visit Taj Mahal an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the bank of the Yamuna river commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal, it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. Agra Fort the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb a Mughal mausoleum commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Abhaneri - Jaipur (245kms/ 5hrs approx)
1 stop
10
Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel drive to Jaipur enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. Founded in 1569 by Mughal emperor Akbar and abandoned after 15 yrs due to scarcity of water. Predominately, a red sandstone construction sprawling over a huge area, the architectural style is very much in tune with emperor’s dream & partakes of both Hindu & Muslim styles. See the graceful buildings including Diwan-E-Khas hall, Jodha Bais Palace, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & Buland Darwaza. Further drive and visit Abhaneri a small village popular for the amazing Chand Baoris (step wells) and Harshat Mata Temple. Chand Baori is one of India's deepest and largest step wells. The huge tank with delicate carvings is certainly delightful to the eyes. Continue drive to Jaipur check in at hotel. Evening explore the pink city and visit the colorful bazaars. As per your interest wrap up your day by watching Bollywood movie at the opulent Rajmandir Cinema.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Jaipur
1 stop
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Jaipur
After breakfast, visit the magnificent Amber Fort and enjoy a ride to the hilltop fortress, a superb example of Rajput architecture overlooking Maota Lake. Continue to Jaigarh Fort, famous for the world's largest cannon on wheels, the Jai Van Cannon, and its panoramic views of Jaipur. Later, visit the beautiful Sisodia Rani Garden, adorned with fountains, murals, and landscaped terraces, followed by the sacred Galtaji Temple, renowned for its natural springs and holy water tanks. In the afternoon, explore Jaipur's royal heritage with visits to the City Palace, showcasing royal costumes, textiles, and arms, the iconic Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), and the remarkable Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory. Conclude the tour at the Albert Hall Museum, home to an impressive collection of paintings, sculptures, coins, textiles, and the famous Egyptian mummy, before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Jaipur - Mumbai (flight)
1 stop
Mumbai (Pass by)
Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai. From Mumbai board connecting flight for onward destination.

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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