The Goa & Golden Triangle

08 Nights / 09 Days
Arrival: Delhi Airport
Departure: Delhi Airport

• Day 01- Arrive Delhi
  Welcome to Delhi India. Upon arrival at Delhi International Airport, after clearing your customs &  immigration you shall proceed to board your private luxurious coach/Van / Car & proceed to check in to the hotel (Check-in time after 1400 hours). Post check in & rest at the hotel. Overnight stay in Hotel at Delhi.  Dinner
• Day 02- Depart Delhi – Arrival Goa
  Early morning after breakfast proceed to Delhi Airport to catch flight for Goa. Arrival Dabolim Airport &  transfer to hotel; check in Hotel Rest of the day is at leisure. Later evening we are going to try to famous boat cruises offered by Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) on the Mandovi River. The river cruise is  scheduled for three times in a day, sunset and moonlight. There is different type of river cruises namely Dolphin Fantasy, Pearl of the Orient and Backwater Thrills. Just sail through river Mandovi and experience the ecstasy of being in nature. Through boat cruise, you can have a look at the exotic bird’s life and the crocodiles that usually surrounds the city. Try Goa Feni an intoxicating drink. Feni can be made from cashew and  coconut. Cashew Feni is made from the juices of Cashew whereas Coconut Feni is distilled from coconut toddy.  If you want, you can try Goa cuisine in your dinner. Your platter will have more of sea food. Since Goa was once inhabited by Portuguese, you will find a strong influence of Portuguese style of cooking in Goa cuisine Stay overnight at Goa. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Day 03- Goa (Beach Attraction)
  In morning after breakfast, get ready to for half day tour to Old and New Goa. Since this is your beach tour, you can explore the fascinating aspects of beaches. Beaches are considered lifeline of Goa. They are the most attractive part of Goa and tourist’s come to Goa to explore this fascinating zone of Goa. The popularity of  beaches in Goa is due to number of reasons. Shopping, night life and living up the wee hrs makes Goa beaches  most wanted on Goa itinerary. If you want to chill out in peace and solitude, then look for the natural beauty  and avoid crowds. Beaches of Goa are divided into two zones – North Goa and South Goa. North Goa comprises  of beaches Anjuna beaches, Candolim beach, Dona Paula beach, Miramar beach, Baga beach, Sinquerim beach and Vagator beach. The Northern beach retains its charm because they manage behind the makeup to remain the seaside villages they originally were, their traditional alive and intact. Northern beaches  are paradise, a stretch that offers everything and more that a traveller’s heart desires. Adventure on oceans, lively bars, night markets, quiet beaches and throbbing night life differs North Goa beaches from others. While  exploring the Northern Goa beaches, you cannot miss Anjuna flea market on Anjuna beach. This flea market is held on Wednesday every week. People just cannot resist this flea market. Known for showcasing an array of  products, Flea market gives a ground to local shopkeepers and craftsman to sell their product. In South Goa,  we have beaches like Colva beach, Benaulim beach, Bogmolo beach, Varca beach and Agonda Beach. Unlike  Northern Goa, South Goa beaches are quite relaxing and are peaceful. Try out Ayurvedic massage in any one of the beaches in Goa. Ayurvedic massages moisturize your body and make it more flexible. The massage  techniques provide relaxation, circulation, and elimination of toxins while the cool breeze from the beach soothes your body and mind. After exploring all the beaches, you will resort back to your hotel. Overnight stay  at the hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Day 04- Goa Local Sightseeing
  After breakfast drive to Dudhsagar Waterfalls, the largest of its kind in the state and the fifth largest in the  country. Among the fine places to visit in Goa, this cascade is especially known for its milky white appearance,  later visit The Mangueshi Temple is one of Goa’s oldest and most prominent landmarks. Highly revered by the  locals, entering this temple constitutes following a traditional dress code. The temple has an interesting history  as it was here that the local Brahmin’s hid the Mangesh Linga after the Portuguese started forcible conversions  in the village, return, dinner & overnight stay Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Day 05- Goa Airport Drop – Delhi
  After breakfast you will be transferred to Goa Airport to board flight for Delhi Later proceed for the city tour of  Delhi covering – India Gate (War Memorial Arch), Lakshmi Narayan Temple (a modern Hindu Temple), also drive past President’s House, Parliament Street, and Government Secretariat Buildings. Also visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, evening check in hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi hotel. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
• Day 06- Delhi – Agra (205 kms/4hr)
  After breakfast drive to Agra. On arrival check in at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing. Agra Fort – This Fort, built by the successive contribution of three Mughal generations – Emperor Akbar, Emperor Jahangir, and Emperor  Shah Jahan – still fascinates the entire world with its majestic glory. More like a city inside, the fort was built to fulfill the military purpose which spreads on the banks of Yamuna enclosing a humongous area of 3 km radius. The Agra Fort gained its actual elegance, lavishness, and royalty of a palace at the time of Emperor Shah Jahan.  The Fort also serves as a vantage point to view the Taj Mahal from a distance and it is believed that the  Emperor Shah Jahan spent his days in exile watching the Taj from here. If time allows visit colourful bazar  sight check in hotel. Overnight stay in Agra hotel. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
• Day 07- Agra- Jaipur (240kms/6hr)
  Early morning visit Taj Mahal – a poem written in white marble; the most extravagant monument ever built for  love. Taj Mahal – One of the eight wonders of the world. The Taj Mahal is often described as “the epitome of love” & “a monument of immeasurable beauty”. Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to  enshrine the remains of his beloved wife Begum Mumtaz Mahal which manifested the immortal love between  the two. The purity of the white marble, the exquisite ornamentation, precious gemstones used and its  picturesque location, all make this monument gain a place amongst the most magnificent buildings of the  world. You can stay on to view the monument changing its mood with the soft light of the setting sun. The Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays. Later transfer to the hotel for breakfast and checkout direct drive to Jaipur  enroute you will visit Fatehpur Sikri on arrival check in the hotel. Overnight stay in Jaipur hotel. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Day 08- Jaipur
  Morning after breakfast visit Amber Fort and enjoy elephant ride (At your own). Drive past the Hawa Mahal,  and Visit world famous Astrological Observatory, City Palace – Museums of precious and semi – precious stones, Typical Rajasthan handicrafts & free for shopping. Overnight stay in Jaipur hotel. Breakfast, Lunch &  Dinner.
• Day 09- Jaipur – Delhi International Airport Drop
  After breakfast you will be transferred from Jaipur to Delhi Airport to catch flight for onward destination with Sweet Holiday Memories.