Golden Triangle, Ranthambhore with Goa & Mumbai

Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days

Trip Highlights
Delhi	Old Delhi: Rajghat, Jama Masjid, Red Fort New Delhi : India Gate , President’s House, Humayun's Tomb,
Jaipur	Amer Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal
Ranthambhore	Jeep Safari, Ranthambore Fort, Raj Bagh Ruins
Abhaneri	Step well or “Bawri, Camel ride
Agra	Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Sikandra
Goa	North & South Goa Beaches, Panjim Market
Mumbai	Gateway of India, Prince Wales Museum, Elephanta Caves, Marine Drive, Mumbai Dhobi Ghat

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive by International flight, after traditional Indian style ‘Swagat’ (Welcome) by Exceptional Escapes representative, he would assist you at the airport & transfer to hotel for check in.
Delhi takes pride in being the capital of the country for many dynasties. It is in fact a city wrapped in legend, where time flows differently, and where every moment becomes a moment of history. A vibrant melting pot, it encapsulates two very different worlds, the 'old' and the 'new', each representing delectably different experiences. Come experience it.
Overnight Hotel – Delhi

Day 02: Delhi
Post breakfast start your day with a private guided city of Old Delhi

Old Delhi
Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation20on 31 January 1948.
Continue the 17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known mosque in India.
Experience the rickshaw ride ‘a friendly local guides takes you through the bustling streets for an authentic glimpse of the ‘walled city’ in the heart of Delhi. As you travel by foot and rickshaw, explore KhariBaoli, Spice Market, Visit a Sikh temple & admire historical land mark and more.

Post lunch Continue private guided tour of...
New Delhi
Drive past India Gate, and memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls.

President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India.

Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India.

Qutub Minar built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. QutubMinar& its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Enjoy rest of the free time enjoy light sightseeing of Delhi & shopping at some High end Fashion stores of South Delhi – One of the most happening places of Delhi. Visit Craft Emporiums etc with our shopping expert.
Overnight Hotel – Delhi (B)

Day 03: Delhi – Jaipur (Drive 262 Kms / 5-6 Hrs)
Post breakfast driven to Jaipur: popularly known as Pink City, the flamboyant & colourful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich & colourful past, resplendent with tales of velour & bravery, it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. The city was founded in the year 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. It remains the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors.
Rest of the day at leisure to explore the local market of PINK City.
Overnight Hotel – Jaipur (B)

Day 04: Jaipur
Post breakfast private guided sightseeing of PINK City, Jaipur  
Start your day with an exciting adventure overwhelming experience of elephant ride at Amber Fort, the palace complex which stands to this date was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh.

City Palace a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture. The centre of the palace is a seven-storied building called Chandra Palace, with fine views over the gardens & the city.

Jantar Mantar (Solar Observatory) an astronomical treasure house, with solar devices that give accurate predictions till date.

Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied structure of pink sandstone. It was built in the year 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down the busy street market unseen by the world through its 593 stoneJharokas (mini windows).
Post Lunch day at leisure to explore the local market of PINK City.
Overnight Hotel – Jaipur (B)

Day 05: Jaipur – Ranthambhore National Park (165 Kms / 4 Hrs) 
Post breakfast driven to Ranthambore National Park, bounded to the north by Banas River & to the Chambal River in the south. It is named after historic Ranthambore fortress, which lies within the park. The Park was established as Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in the year 1955 by the Indian Government & was declared as Project Tiger reserves in the year 1973. It became National Park in the year 1980 & later in the year 1991 the tiger reserve was enlarged to include Sawai Man Singh & Keladevi sanctuaries, total area 1334 km.

It is famous for its tiger population & is one of India's Project Tiger reserves. Other Major wild animals found in the national park include the tiger, leopard, nilgai, dhole, wild pig, sambar, chital & the gaur. It is also home to wide variety of trees, plants, birds & reptiles.
Rest of the time relax at wildlife resort.
Overnight at wildlife Resort (B, L, D)

Day 06: Ranthambhore
Morning sharing Jeep safari with an English naturalist in the Jungle to view the enchanting wildlife.
BLACK BUCK
Just an hour's drive away from Ranthambhore one can see herds of Black Buck, the most magnificent gazelle of the desert landscape so beautifully depicted in the miniature paintings of the region.

Post breakfast explore  
Ranthambore Fort; was constructed in the year 944 AD. From this fort, you could have a breathtaking view of Ranthambore National Park. The massive construction of 7 kms circumference is one among the oldest forts in India.

Raj Bagh Ruins; are situated between Padam Talao and Raj Bagh Talao. The place takes you to the past and back to prehistoric period with its collections of prehistoric monuments.

Post lunch proceed for afternoon sharing Jeep safari with an English naturalist in the Jungle to view the enchanting wildlife.
Overnight at wildlife Resort (B, L, D)

Day 07: Ranthambhore – Abhaneri ( 148 Kms / 2:30 Hrs Approx)
Agra via FatehpurSikri (Drive 171 kms / 4-5 hours)
Post breakfast drive to Abhaneri; a great historical site of the 7th Century Step well or “Bawri”, which is a unique invention of the natives. It is one of India's largest step wells and is located in front of the Harshat Mata Temple, an ancient 7th Century Sun Temple.  
Enjoy a camel ride through Abhaneri Village, visit to the onsite farm & experience the traditional village life from close quarter, followed by a traditional lunch.

Continue driven to Agra, en route a private guide visit to FatehpurSikri (Ghost Capital), the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from the year 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. Also visit Emperor Akbar's Residential complex, Mosque &Tomb of Salim Chisti.

Continue drive to Agra: beautifully situated on the banks of river Yamuna. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors from the year 1526 to 1628, remains major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri, all three are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Post Lunch guided city of Agra
Agra Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The Fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. It was built from red sandstone, often inlaid with white marble & intricate decorations.
Rest of the day leisure to explore local market and famous inlay marble art work of Agra.
Overnight Hotel – Agra (B)

Day 08: Agra – Delhi (Drive 220 Kms 5 -6 Hrs)
Start your day with a guided visit “Symbol of eternal LOVE Taj Mahal” at dawn (Closed on Friday), which stands on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife, MumtazMahal. It was completed in 22 years.
Post breakfast driven to Delhi en route visiting Sikandara, Akbar's tomb. His son Jahangir completed the construction of the tomb in the year 1613.
Enjoy rest of the free time enjoy light sightseeing of Delhi & shopping at some High end Fashion stores of South Delhi – One of the most happening places of Delhi. Visit Craft Emporiums etc with our shopping expert.
Overnight Hotel – Delhi (B)

Day 09: Delhi – Goa {IndiGo 6E 399 @ 1205 / 1455 Hrs}
Post breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Goa. On arrival after traditional Indian style ‘Swagat’ (Welcome) by Exceptional Escapes representative, he would assist you at the airport & transfer to hotel for check in. Goa, once a part of the Mauryan Empire in the 3rd century BC. From 580–750 AD the Chalukyas of Badami had their sway over Goa. It is also known for its world heritage architecture including the Bom Jesus Basilica. Goa also has rich flora & fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, which are classified as a biodiversity hotspot rather an absolute paradise on earth.
Rest of the day at leisure on the beach shore.
Overnight Hotel – Goa

Day 10: North Goa
Post breakfast visit North Goa;
CALANGUTE TO FORT AGUADA;A Tour start off with a visit to Fort Aguada Candolim. Fort Aguada in Goa is one of the most important Fort in Goa and most crucial of all forts in Goa. Today it’s being used as a Goa jail.

SALIGAO CHURCH; Unique in its architectural design and is being illuminated throughout the tourist season.One of the most beautiful churches in Goa. It looks like a shimmering jewel in the fields as you drive by on the Chogum road from Panjim to Calangute.

MAPUSA CITY (BY PASS); Capital of Bardez and famous for its Friday bazaar, where people buy and sell everything from lime to livestock.

VAGATOR BEACH; A beach famous for its seclusion with the Chapora Fort, as its imposing back drop. Vagator beach is undeniably one of the best beaches in the world.

ANJUNA BEACH (View point); Popular among the traveler and is a beautiful picnic spot also known for Trance parties and Hippies in 60's and 70's.its also famous for night life.

CALANGUTE BEACH; Calangute Beach Widely known as queen of Goa's beaches, picnic and musical groups draw hundreds of people.
Evening FREE.
Overnight Hotel – Goa (B)

Day 11: Goa
Rest of the day at leisure on the beach shore.
Overnight Hotel – Goa (B)

Day 12: Goa – Mumbai {IndiGo 6E-438 @ 1355 / 1505 Hrs}
Morning FREE.
In the noon transfer to airport to board the flight to Mumbai. On arrival after traditional Indian style WELCOME at the airport by Exceptional Escapes representative, who would assist you at the airport & transfer to hotel for check in.
Mumbai is an entertainment as well as the commercial hub of India. Artifacts found that these islands had been inhabited since the Stone Age & documented evidence of human habitation dates back to 250 BC. In the 3rd century BC, the islands formed part of the Maurya Empire. In 1534, Portuguese appropriated islands from king of Gujarat later ceded to Charles II of England in 1661, as dowry for Catherine de Braganza. These islands were in turn leased to the British East India Company in 1668.
Overnight Hotel – Mumbai (B)

Day 13: Mumbai
Post breakfast Guided city tour of Mumbai;
Gateway of India, the entrance to the port of Mumbai. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V in 1911.

Prince Wales Museum, built in a confluence of Gothic & Moorish styles. It boasts a collection of ancient Indus Valley artifacts dating 2000 BC, plus some priceless Tibetan & Nepali Art.

Elephanta Caves, houses rock cut temples dating back to 5th century CE. It was named by the Portuguese, after the statue of an elephant near the landing area of the island.

Marine Drive, which runs along the shore of Arabian Sea from Nariman Point past Chowpatty Beach to the foot of Malabar Hill.

Post lunch visits an unique feature of Mumbai Dhobi Ghat; is a traditional laundryman, who will collect dirty linen, wash it, and return it neatly pressed to your doorstep. All for a pittance. The "laundries" are called "Ghats": row upon row of concrete wash pens, each fitted with its own flogging stone. The clothes are soaked in sudsy water, thrashed on the flogging stones, then tossed into huge vats of boiling starch and hung out to dry. Next they are ironed and piled into neat bundles.

Rest of the time FREE shopping and enjoy the nightlife of entertainment city, followed a farewell dinner at the Indian cuisine speciality restaurants.
Overnight Hotel – Mumbai (B)

Day 14: Mumbai Departure
Transfer to airport to board flight for onward journey, taking back memory of entertainment city.
Tour Concludes: Exceptional Escapes Manager would assist you with your transfer to the airport for boarding onward flight.