Highlights Of India

  DAY WISE ITINERARY:

ARRIVE IN DELHI MEALS INCLUDED: NONE

DAY 01: Arrive Delhi by flight from onwards destination On arrival at Indira Gandhi International airport terminal, a Breathtakers Tours representative will receive you at the visitor’s lounge, with a paging sign bearing your name. 

You will then be escorted to your hotel in a private vehicle. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.

SIGHTSEEING OF DELHI MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 02:Delhi, the vibrant capital city of India lying along the River Yamuna, is a teaming

metropolis of 14 million people and nowhere in the Country is the contrast between old and new more obvious. Seven cities have existed here since the 10th century, ruled over by a succession of Rajputs, Turks, Afghans, Mughals and the British. Delhi is two cities in one; the Old Delhi of the Mughals, created by Shah Jehan after moving his Capital from Agra in 1638 AD is still a medieval district of narrow lanes, forts, mosques, and bazaars. The second, New Delhi, built by the British from 1911-1931 and characterized by Sir Edwin Lutyens architecture, is a spacious and well-designed metropolis of broad avenues, grand imperial buildings and landscaped gardens. New Delhi is a surprisingly green city with its tree-lined avenues, parks, and natural forest and one of the City’s hidden delights is the picturesque Lodi Gardens set around Mughal tombs. As the Country’s Cultural Centre, it is home to a number of museums including the National Museum, the Museum of Modern art, the Museum of Natural History and the creative Arts and Crafts Museum where artisans can be seen at work. 

Today start the sightseeing of Delhi and fill your day with the following activities: 

• Visit to Old Delhi with a Rickshaw Ride in Chandni Chowk market.
• Visit Colonial Delhi.
• Visit Humayun's Tomb.
• End the day with a visit to Bangla Sahib Gurudwara.

Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.

DELHI – VARANASI MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 03:Today you will be transferred to Delhi airport for flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, you will be met by Breathtakers Tours representative and thereafter continue with sightseeing of Varanasi. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. At the confluence of two tributaries of the Ganges River, Varanasi, is a city of many names, bearing a history of over 3000 years, and had reached its zenith as a center of religion and learning in the 7th century BC. A city steeped in spiritual sanctity and knowledge, which three great world religions – Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism, acknowledge as a place of homage.

Afternoon visit Sarnath – located on the outskirts of the city where the Buddha is said to have delivered his first sermon after achieving enlightenment.

After sightseeing, you will be transferred to the hotel.

The evening is at your leisure.

Overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi.

VARANASI MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 04: Early morning head to the river to board the boat. You will be in the perfect spot to watch the colorful Ghats slowly come to life, as pilgrims begin to bathe themselves in the holy river. Walkthrough the narrow lanes of Varanasi to see life around the riverside.

Return to the hotel for breakfast.

Later continue with sightseeing of Varanasi city.

Afternoon take walk in the narrow lanes and market of Varanasi.

Evening, witness the “Aarti” ceremony on the banks of river Ganges.

Overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi.

VARANASI - AGRA MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 05:  After a leisurely morning, you will be transferred to the airport for flight to Agra.

Upon arrival at Agra airport, you will be met by Breathtakers Tours representative and will be transferred to the hotel.

Agra was the capital of the Mughal court during the 16th and 17th centuries and its sublime monuments date from that era. The emperors Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jehan governed their vast empires from here and as prolific builders; artisans from Persia, Central Asia and other parts of India were attracted by their patronage. The resulting luxurious palaces, tombs, forts, and gardens dot the picturesque riverine region along the Yamuna River; three of which, the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatepur Sikri have been declared World Heritage Sites. Agra is renowned for its delicate Pietra Dura work; a Florentine technique imported by Jahangir of arranging minute pieces of precious and semi-precious stones in complex, stylized floral and geometric designs into a marble base.

The afternoon starts the sightseeing of Agra and fills your day with the following activities: 

• Visit Agra Fort.
• Towards sunset visit Mehtab Bagh Gardens to see the Taj Mahal from the opposite side of Yamuna River.

Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.

 AGRA – JAIPUR MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 06: Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal (remains closed on every Friday).Today commence your drive to Agra (Approx. 4.5 hours) and upon arrival check-in at your hotel. Late afternoon explore the markets of Pink city.

Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

JAIPUR MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 07: Jaipur, or the City of Victory, was founded in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and is a well-planned city of magnificent palaces and buildings. Built from rose-colored terra cotta, it has given it the name 'Pink City'. Nowadays the Capital of Rajasthan with a population of over 1 million, is a city full of contrasts with bazaars teeming with turbaned elders and jean-clad youngsters to camels, horses and a multitude of vehicles. Jaipur’s focal point is the magnificent Hawa Mahal, otherwise known as the Palace of the Winds.

Today start the sightseeing of Jaipur and visit the following monuments: 

• Amer Fort.
• City Palace
• Jantar Mantar (Observatory)
• Hawa Mahal Palace

Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

JAIPUR – UDAIPUR MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 08: Today you will be transferred to Jaipur airport for your onward flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival at Udaipur airport, you will be met by Breathtakers Tours representative and will be transferred to the hotel. Regarded by many as the most romantic city in India, Udaipur is an enchanting image of white marble palaces, placid blue lakes, and green hills. It is an oasis of color in a stark and arid region. The city is dominated by the massive City Palace overlooking Lake Pichola with its white island palaces. Picturesque havelis, ghats and temples along the lakefront, lively bazaars of the old city and a relaxing atmosphere make Udaipur perfect for wandering around and a visit is considered one of India’s greatest highlights.

Afternoon explores the markets of Old city.

Later enjoy an exclusive boat ride on Lake Pichola.

Overnight stay at hotel in Udaipur.

UDAIPUR - DELHI MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 09: Today start the sightseeing of Udaipur and visit the following monuments:

• City Palace
• Saheliyon-ki-Bari

Late afternoon you will be transferred to Udaipur airport for your onward flight to Delhi.

Upon arrival at Delhi airport, you will be met by the Breathtakers Tours representative and will be transferred to the hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.

DELHI – ONWARDS DESTINATION MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 10: Today you will be transferred to Delhi International airport for your flight to onward destination.