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Goa Honeymoon Tour
Duration :
09 Nights / 10 Days
Places to see : Goa Honeymoon Tour
Day 1 : Arrive Goa
Transfer to the airport to connect flight to Goa. Upon arrival, the guests
will be met & transferred to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Goa: Variously known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist
Paradise", the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India
in the coastal belt known as Konkan.Goa was liberated by the Indian Army
from Portuguese colonisation on December 19, 1961 and became an Union Territory
along with the enclaves of Daman and Diu. On May 30, 1987 Goa was conferred
statehood and became the 25th state of the Indian Republic. All the communities
have mutual respect towards one another and their secular outlook has given
Goa a long and an unbroken tradition of religious harmony. The warm and
tolerant nature of the Goans allows them to celebrate and enjoy the festivals
of various religions such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, Christmas, Easter
and Id with equal enthusiasm. Besides the natural beauty, the fabulous beaches
and sunshine, travelers to Goa love the laid-back, peaceful, warm and friendly
nature of the Goan people. After all, more than anywhere else on planet
earth, this is a place where people really know how to relax.
Day 2 : Goa
Fullday sightseeing our Goa - Visit Old Goa, the most important Cathedrals
and churches - namely Se-Cathedral, Church of St. Francis Xavier, St. Catherine's
Church, Arch of Vice Roy of Goa. Miramar Beach - This is the only beach
close to any city and has a good view of the river Mandovi flowing into
the sea. Also visit Dona Paula fishing village which is a small village
at the tip of Panaji, the place has a very good viewpoint and a monument
at the same place. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Goa
Full day at leisure for own activities and to enjoy the facilities of the
resort. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 : Goa - Delhi
Transfer to the airport for flight to Delhi. Reach Delhi and have lunch.
Delhi is just not a city but it is a book-- a book which narrates the history
of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times and has been witness
to the various events which has brought India through the history books.
Seven times this city went through the pain of being built and rebuilt.
Today as the capital of India Delhi is the seat of administration and the
monuments which tell the saga of a bygone era stand there. These icons are
testimony to the grandeur of past and also an attraction for the tourists.
With an area of 1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is all set to acquire full statehood.
The charm of Delhi has attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poor in equally.
It is correctly said that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' or for people with
heart. This phrase acquires a true colour when one goes around the lanes
of Delhi.
Day 5 : Delhi
This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi - Former centre of Mughal
Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars.
Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the 'rickshaw ride' for
a unique experience from the Red Fort, through "Chandni Chowk"
or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue-heading
west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in
India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal,
and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. This afternoon
you will be taken to visit New Delhi - drive past the stately government
buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate
& the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayuns tomb
of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the
tour at the towering minaret of Qutub Minar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 : Agra
Visit Agra- The erstwhile capital of glorious Mughal dynasty that offers
incomparable monuments Taj Mahal, Red Fort and other prestigious monuments.
Taj Mahal
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the
memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum took
22 years to complete with a work force of 20,000 craftsmen and master builders,
who came from all over Asia to join in this great work from Baghdad, Shiraz,
Delhi, Samarkand and Turkey. The marble, India s finest; was quarried at
Makrana near Jodhpur. Precious and semi precious stones were imported from
distant lands : Jasper from Punjab, Jade & Crystal from China, Turquoise
from Tibet, Lapis from Afghanistan and Ceylon, Chrysolite from Egypt, Amethyst
from Persia, Agate from Yemen, Malachite from Russia, Diamonds from Golconda
and Mother of Pearl from the Indian Ocean. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 : Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur (221 kms), en route visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor
Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also visit the Buland
Darwaza the largest gateway in the world.
Thereafter continue drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur - check into
the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : Jaipur
Experience the glory of Amber Fort on an elephant back and later enjoy a
sight seeing tour of the city that includes mirror inlayed palaces and courtyards.
Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the ' Pink
City ' because of the pink-coloured buildings in its old city. It sits on
a dry lake bed in a somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills
surmounted by forts and crenellated walls. This buzzing metropolis is certainly
a place of wild contrasts and a feast for the eyes. All through, Jaipur
has retained its strong Rajputana flavour tempered by several influences
- the mughal being the most prominent. The region's strong cultural heritage
is distinctly evident even today. The city is a visitor's delight. From
the intricate, delicate looking Hawa Mahal to the graphic forms of the Jantar
Mantar - an open air observatory of outsized astronomical instruments, the
Badi Chaupar lined with shopsand business establishments on both sides to
the majestic fort-palace at Amber; from the colorful fountains of life to
the sublime Birla Temple; from the architectural delight of the City Palace
to the serene Jal Mahal.
Day 9 : Jaipur - Delhi
Drive back to Delhi in the morning and have an overnight stay in the capital,
adding up the last touches to your tour of the Golden Triangle.
Day 10: Delhi
Leave Delhi for an onward destination.
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