India Uncovered

India Uncovered (Tour Code: IN/005) – India is all about superlatives. 28 world heritage sites (we cover most of these in this tour). One out of world’s seven wonders, an enviable culture that has survived the great winds of change, a curry eating habit that has spoilt the world’s dinning style, craft that transforms cotton wool into a hand woven clothes, music that makes clouds rain and the sun shine. We at Indian Frontiers show you a glimpse of all this and how it is so intricately woven into our modern social fabric. This tour is all about exploring India – a country of superlatives. Discover India as we see it, in your 25/26 days sojourn. Visit Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Khajurahoo, Bhimbetka, Sanchi, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Goa, Hampi, Pattadakal, Mahabalipuram and Sunderbans. Also on offer we have extension and diversion programmes, not to mention our flexible tours that can be changed according to your taste.

Itinerary

Day 01  Arrival day in Delhi

On arrival in Delhi, our representative will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel and day up to lunch at leisure. Post lunch you will be visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk. Late evening back to the hotel, welcome dinner and overnight at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 02  Delhi

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Post breakfast you will visit Qutub Minar, Humayun Tomb, India Gate and The Raj Ghat. Lunch can be had during your city tour at a local restaurant. Back to hotel by dinner and overnight at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 03  Delhi / Jaipur

Post breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Jaipur (270 kms / 6 hrs). Arrive Jaipur by lunch and check in at the hotel in Jaipur. Post lunch visit Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar. Back to hotel by late evening and overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 04  Jaipur / Agra

Early Breakfast and check out from hotel, visit Amer Fort and later we drive to Agra (250 km / 5 hrs). En route we visit Fatehpur Sikri which is famous for its medieval period monuments. Arrive Agra by dinner, check-in and overnight at your hotel in Agra.

Day 05  Agra

Breakfast at hotel. Post breakfast we will visit Taj Mahal, a symbol of eternal love, which was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal. Also visit the Agra Fort on this tour. Evening we will enjoy a musical show at ‘Mohabat-e-Taj’. Return to the hotel and overnight at the hotel in Agra.

Day 06  Agra / Khajuraho

Breakfast at hotel. Post breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to railway station in time to connect your morning train to Jhansi (230 kms / 2.5 hrs). Arrive Jhansi and drive to Khajuraho. Arrive Khajuraho in the afternoon and check in at the hotel. Later you can visit Khajuraho’s western group of temples. In the evening you can enjoy renowned Sound and Light show of Khajuraho Temples. Back to Hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Khajuraho.

Day 07  Khajuraho / Jhansi / Bhopal

Breakfast at hotel. Post breakfast drive to Jhansi (200 kms / 4 hrs). Reach Jhansi and you will be transferred to Railway Station in time to connect your afternoon train to Bhopal (250 kms / 5 hrs). Arrive Bhopal in the late evening and transfer to hotel. Check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Bhopal.

Day 08  Bhopal – Bhimbetka & Sanchi – Bhopal

Breakfast at hotel. Post breakfast excursion to Bhimbetka (50 km / 1.5 hr) & later to Sanchi (100 km / 2 hrs from Bhimbetka). Back to Bhopal (50km / 1.5 hrs from Sanchi) by evening. Overnight at the hotel in Bhopal.

Day 09 Bhopal / Mumbai

Breakfast at hotel. Post breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport in time to connect your morning flight to Mumbai (2.5 hrs). Arrive Mumbai and you will be transferred to your hotel. Check in at hotel. Post lunch city tour of Mumbai visiting Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Gateway of India. Back to hotel and overnight at hotel in Mumbai.

Day 10  Mumbai / Aurangabad

Breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast steamer-boat ride to Elephanta Caves which are dedicated to Lord Shiva. Back to hotel and check out from the hotel and transfer to airport in time to connect your evening flight to Aurangabad (1 hr). Arrive Aurangabad and you will be transferred to your hotel. Check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Aurangabad.

Day 11  Aurangabad – Ajanta & Ellora – Aurangabad

Breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast full day tour of Ajanta (115 km / 2.5 hrs) and later to Ellora (115 km / 2.5 hrs from Ajanta). Back to Aurangabad (40 km / 1hr)  by the dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Aurangabad.

Day 12  Aurangabad / Goa (via Mumbai)

Breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast transfer to airport in time to connect your morning flight to Goa via Mumbai. Arrive Goa by late afternoon and you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Goa.

Day 13  Goa

After breakfast, full day tour of old churches of Goa: Se’ Cathedral, Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi, Chapel of St. Catherine, Basilica of Bom Jesus; Church of Lady of Rosary; Church of St. Augustine. Back to hotel by the dinner and overnight at the hotel in Goa.

Day 14  Goa / Hampi

After breakfast, drive to Hampi (320 kms / 9 hrs). Reach Hampi by the evening and transfer to hotel. Check in at hotel and overnight at the hotel in Hampi.

Day 15  Hampi

After breakfast a guided tour of main sites in Hampi. Back to hotel and overnight at hotel in Hampi.

Day 16  Hampi – Pattadakal – Hampi – Bangalore

Breakfast at hotel and later visit Pattadakal (160 km / 3.5 hrs) to see the architectural beauty and fascinating Temples of Pattadakal. Back to hotel in the evening. Check out from hotel and transfer to Hospet railway station with packed dinner in time to connect your late evening train to Bangalore (430 kms / 10 hrs). Dinner and overnight on board your train.

Day 17  Bangalore / Chennai

Arrive Bangalore in the morning and transfer to hotel for day stay. Breakfast will be served at the hotel and later transfer to airport in time to connect your evening flight to Chennai (1 hr). Arrive Chennai by dinner and transfer to hotel. Check in at the hotel and overnight at the hotel in Chennai.

Day 18  Chennai

Breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast half day sightseeing tour visiting Fort St. George, San Thome Cathedral and the museums that contain the world’s most complete and impressive selection of Chola bronze and stone sculptures from South India and the Deccan. Overnight at hotel in Chennai.

Day 19  Chennai / Kanchipuram / Mahabalipuram

Post early breakfast drive to Kanchipuram (75 kms / 2 hrs), the golden city of thousand temples, one of Hinduism’s seven most sacred cities of the early Cholas of the 2nd century. Further drive to Mahabalipuram (another 70 km / 2 hrs). Upon arrival, check-in at hotel in Mahabalipuram. Later visit Arjuna’s Penance, Five Rathas, Shore Temple and Varaha Caves. Back to hotel by evening and overnight at hotel in Mahabalipuram.

Day 20  Mahabalipuram / Tanjore

Early morning breakfast and check out from hotel. Drive to Tanjore (300 km / 6.5 hrs). Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Later visit Brihadewswara Temple also known as the ‘Big Temple’, built by the Chola dynasty. This massive temple is 216 feet high and the single spherical stone on top, weighs 80 tons. Back to hotel by dinner and overnight at hotel in Tanjore.

Day 21  Tanjore

Breakfast at hotel and post breakfast further explore Tanjore. Visit the traditional markets and other temples here. Overnight at hotel in Tanjore.

Day 22  Tanjore / Chennai / Kolkata

Early breakfast at hotel. Post breakfast check out from the hotel. Drive to Chennai (350 kms / 7 hrs). Arrive Chennai in the afternoon and transfer to airport in time to connect your evening flight to Kolkata (2.5 hrs). Arrive Kolkata by the evening and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kolkata.

Day 23  Kolkata / Sundarban

After breakfast we have an option to explore Calcutta and its buildings of the Raj. Later check out from the hotel and drive to Ghodkhali (115 km / 2.5 hrs) and later we take a boat from here (1.5 hrs further ride) to reach our Sundarban Resort. Check in at the Jungle Resort and overnight at the resort in Sundarban.

Day 24  Sundarban

We explore Sundarban National Park today. Overnight at the Jungle Resort in Sundarban.

Day 25  Sundarban / Kolkata / Home

Early morning Safari at Jungle resort. Later breakfast at the resort. Post breakfast drive to Kolkata (115 kms / 3 hrs). Arrive Kolkata and transfer to International airport to fly to your home directly or via Delhi.

Tour Highlight

We will take you for breakfast at Taj Khema to enjoy the picturesque view of Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is different in different times of the day. Be it the morning mist or the sunshine or twilight Taj presents a view that is breathtakingly beautiful and indeed it is awesome to enjoy your breakfast while viewing this splendid marvel of time.

Sound & Light show at Khahuraho temple.

Also you can try your hands on fishing with a fisherman in Goa, you set sail with the fishermen in the morning and return with your catch to enjoy a freshly home cooked local meal that will include the catch you bring along with you.