Venice in India

Beckoning you with its gleaming canvas and timeless beauty is the Golden Triangle. For the places here reverberate with a grad and opulent era. With this tour, get enchanted with forts that seemed to be painted right out of a fairy tale book and opulent palaces which narrate tells of the princes. Among other things, explore the mesmeric City of Lakes and take in the royal aura of the Pink City. Stroll through a deserted city and visit the white marble extravagant symbol of love.

Places & Destinations (8 Nights & 9 Days)

Agra - Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb & Fatehpur Sikri
Jaipur - Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, City Palace
Udaipur - City Palace, Jagmandir, Jagdish Temple
Delhi - Jama Mazid, Raj Ghat, India Gate & Parliament House

Day 1-: DELHI
Welcome to Incredible India, Meeting and assistance on arrival, Indian magic begins here with Traditional Garland & Welcome Drink on arrival (A chilled glass of Indian Kingfisher Beer/Wine/Soft Drinks), transfer to Hotel & Relax, Overnight in Delhi.


Day 2-: DELHI – AGRA
Morning drive to Agra, on arrival check-in & relax. Later visit Agra fort. An era marked by invasions and fortifications, where power was symbolized by grand palaces and grander forts………during such time was built THE AGRA FORT. In evening enjoy The TajMahal Show, which is dedicated to shah Jahan& his wife MumtajMahal - A life time experience. Back to Hotel & Relax, Overnight in Agra.


Day 3-: Agra
Morning city sightseeing tour visiting the world famous TajMahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 for his queen MumtazMahal, to enshrine her mortal remains. Also visit Itmad-ud-Daula's tomb built by Empress Noorjahan in memory of her father. MehtabBagh, Situated on the banks of River Yamuna, opposite the TajMahal, these gardens served as a picturesque backdrop to the Taj.Later Visit biggest handicraft mall of India for shopping known for its high quality Silk Rugs (Kashmiri Silk on Silk).Back to Hotel & Relax, Overnight in Agra.


Day 4-: Agra – Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur (235 km, approx 5 hrs drive) En-route visiting FatehpurSikri built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 to commemorate the birth of his son and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. On arrival check-in & Relax.Overnight in Jaipur.


Day 5-: Jaipur
After Breakfast, drive Pass through HawaMahal (Wind Palace), admire from where the palace queen could watch the activities of big bazaar. Later excursion to impressive Amber Fort situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honored fashion. After Lunch, visit the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. Shopping at Gem Palace – Jewelry, handicrafts, clothes and the famous lakh bangles as Jaipur is one of the most active jewel markets of the world, famous for its precious and semi-precious stones. Return to hotel & relax. Overnight in Jaipur.


Day 6-: Jaipur – Udaipur
Enjoy a garden fresh breakfast prepared by a private Chef just for you. Later transfer by road to Udaipur, on arrival, check-in & relax. Spend the evening enjoying a peaceful Shikara (traditional boat) ride with canapés on the placid waters of Lake Pichola as the sun goes down and the stars come out.Overnight in Udaipur.


Day 7-:  Udaipur (Venice city of India)
Udaipur is the most romantic of all the Rajasthan cities and one of the most exotic places in Asia. Udaipur has rightly been called Venice of the East. Morning visit City Palace, on the banks of the Lake Pichola. The magnificent and awe inspiring citadel is, in fact, a complex of several buildings that were added at different times by different rulers spanning nearly three hundred years. Further enjoy BOAT RIDE. Lunch at Hotel Jagmandir Island Palace in the beautiful and solitary lake of magnificence - Later visit Jagdish Temple, this temple is made in the Indo-Aryan style of architecture. Return to hotel with evening on leisure. Overnight in Udaipur.


Day 8-:  Udaipur – Delhi
After breakfast, transfer to Udaipur Airport to board a flight for Delhi. On arrival, enjoy sightseeing of Old and New Delhi City. JamaMaszid (the largest mosque of India). Enjoy the cycle Rickshaw drive around old Delhi. Drive pass through the Red Fort then visit Raj Ghat (Mr. M. K. Gandhi cremation place). Further visit India Gate (42m stone arch built in the memory of Indian soldiers, died in World War I) & Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, and Secretariat Buildings. Check in to hotel & relax. Evening on leisure. Overnight in Delhi.


Day 9-: Delhi – Onward Destination
Early morning departure for onward destination.

This is a suggested itinerary for travelling privately. Dates, duration, hotels and routing may be changed to personalize the journey to the traveler’s preferences and requirements. Please contact Cal India Tours team for further ideas on designing your own private journey of India.