India's Great Cities

Overview

The journey of course begins at New Delhi which all know is the capital of this wonderful country. It is really amazing how in such a fuelled up and fast track scenario, a city as modern as Delhi successfully retains and sustains the old world charm. The monuments are as diverse as the modern, medieval and also the ancient. One gets to visit the lofty Qutab Minar, the Red Fort and also the dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin on one hand and the India Gate and the President’s Palace on the other. Interestingly there is no such thing as a national staple food or a standard platter of India because that sounds a little amusing to anyone here; the reason being, an exhaustive variety of cuisine!!The by lanes of Old Delhi are sacred to the foodie!

The next destination is the city of Kolkata, a beautiful culture hub on the banks of the river Hoogly. Kolkata happens to be one of the most culturally and historically rich cities of this country. There are monuments and buildings like the Writer’s Building, Victoria Memorial and so many more that are wonderful impressions left behind by the British Raj. People here are known to be sentimental, cordial, traditional and religious. They are also amazingly passionate about sports right from an international football match to a local carom or chess dual played under a humble street light!! The food is delightful and the evenings are worth remembering. The city if visited during the Durga Puja festival looks heavenly.

Towards the end the tour takes a last turn towards another metropolis which is also known as the commercial and cultural city of India. Mumbai actually is a conglomerate of seven islands that were inhabited by the fishermen community. It was ruled by the rulers of Gujarat, later by the Dutch and subsequently fell into the hands of the British. It is but obvious that being a sea shore city it has pleasant weather with some of the most overwhelming variety of religious and historical places to visit. Gateway of India, Chowpati Beach, the J.JSchool of Art, Mahalakshmi Temple and several other such places are worth a visit.  An action packed and a promising holiday Idea!

Outlined Itinerary

Day 01 - Mumbai

Arrive Mumbai, meet and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is then at leisure to relax and overcome jetlag. Extra sightseeing can be arranged if you would like to explore this afternoon. Bombay, or Mumbai, is the capital of Maharashtra and the economic powerhouse of India. It’s the fastest moving, most affluent and the most industrialized city in India. Yet, once upon a time, Bombay was nothing more than a group of low lying, swampy and malarial mud flats presented to the British by its Portuguese occupiers as a wedding gift in 1661.

Day 02 - Mumbai

After breakfast you will take a private guided tour of Mumbai – visit Prince of Wales Museum (Closed on Monday), Malabar hills, Victoria Terminus, Gateway of India and Mani Bhawan.

Day 03 - Mumbai

After breakfast, day is at leisure to explore on your own.

Day 04 - Kolkata

Breakfast is at the Hotel. Today at an appropriate time, you will be met and transferred to Mumbai airport to board your flight for Kolkata 0750-1025. Arrive Kolkata and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. In 1690 the British East India Company founded Calcutta (Kolkata) as a trading post on the marshy east bank of the Hooghly River. Chosen for its easily defensible location and its access to the Bay of Bengal, the site developed into an important trading port.

Day 05 - Kolkata

After breakfast, you will take a private guided tour of Kolkata. Visiting Dalhousie Square (Covering Raj Bhavan, St. John’s Church, High Court, GPO, Town Hall, Writer’s Building and other important colonial buildings), Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral & Victoria Memorial.

Day 06 - Kolkata

After breakfast, day is at leisure. Car and driver will not be at disposal. However, same can be arranged at nominal charges by contacting our local office directly.

Day 07 - Delhi

Breakfast is at the Hotel. Today at an appropriate time, you will be met and transferred to Kolkata airport to board your flight for Delhi 0725-0935. Arrive Delhi, meet and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is then at leisure to relax after your flight. There is perhaps no other capital city in the world so steeped in history and legend as India’s capital Delhi. It drew the Mongols, Turks, Persians, Afghans, Mughals and the British, all of whom contributed to its glorious but turbulent past.

Day 08 - Delhi

After breakfast, you will be taken on a private guided tour of Delhi. You will visit the most important sights of the city. Qutub Minar - the 239ft sandstone tower - Humayun’s Tomb; India Gate; Parliament House [exterior] and the President’s Palace. Jama Masjid - The mosque of Friday was built from 1644 to 1658. Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi – The Father of Nation, was cremated; drive past the Red Fort and a chance to wander through Chandni Chowk. Later Evening will be leisure.

Day 09 - Delhi

After breakfast, day is at leisure to explore on your own.

Day 10 - Delhi

Breakfast is at the Hotel. Today at an appropriate time, you will be met and transferred to Delhi International airport to connect with your homebound or onwards flight... or travel to your next destination if you would like to add to this tour.

All our tours and holidays are tailor made so can be amended to suite your budget. Click on our from prices below to see what hotels you can expect based on the cheapest time to travel in High Season per person based on two people sharing a room. We can design this tour for you at a lower or higher price, basically to suite your budget, style and comfort. Contact a specialist to discuss your requirements. International flights are not included.