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Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi at any time.
Day 02 Old Delhi
Dive into the heart of India’s capital to explore Old Delhi on foot. Visit Delhi’s famous minaret of Jarna Masjid (Great Mosque), walk through Chandni Chowk, one of India’s oldest and busiest markets and learn the history of the Sikh religion at the important Gurdwara SisGanj.
Day 03 Agra
Agra is home to two of India's most famous landmarks: the Taj Mahal and the Lal Qila, the Taj’s less famous—but no less impressive—sister monument. Ride one of the ubiquitous cycle rickshaws to move between both. Visit these icons of Mughal architecture either in the morning or late afternoon for the best light, and be sure to bring lots of film!
Day 04 Fatehpur Sikri
Take a short bus ride — always an adventure itself in India — to the abandoned Mughal kingdom of Fatehpur Sikri. Walk the aisles of the Jama Masjid Mosque and lose yourself in the throngs of pilgrims at the tomb of the Sufi saint Salim Chisti, his white marble-encased tomb enclosed within the Jama mosque's central courtyard.
Day 05-06 Jaipur
Clothed in pink stucco (in imitation of sandstone), wide-avenued Jaipur is one of the most important heritage cities in India and home to India’s second most visited site, the Hawa Mahal. Follow in the footsteps of the royal harem or ride an elephant to the sandstone and marble Jaigarh fort, one of the most spectacular forts in India.
Day 07-08 Pushkar
Site of the world’s only temple to the Hindu god of creation Brahma, Pushkar is often called Tirth Raj, the "King of Pilgrim Centres". If you're lucky, visit the world famous annual Pushkar Camel Fair, complete with both livestock and craft markets, camel races, concerts and exhibitions. Truly a sight to behold!
Day 09-10 Udaipur
Continue to the “Venice of the East,” Udaipur, famous for its plethora of breathtaking lakes and Raj-era palaces. Most famous of these, and certainly the most photographed, is the Lake Palace, an island-palace where the white marble buildings cover a small island in Pichola Lake.
Day 11-12 Mumbai (Bombay)
Rise at dawn to watch the morning ritual at the Sassoon Docks, South Mumbai’s main fish loading and trading centre. Shoot a picture of the Gateway to India, facing westward out to sea and stop in for a cup of tea at the famous Taj hotel next door. Fro m here, boats leave for Elephanta Island (also called Gharapuri Island or Place of Caves), famous for is cave temples caved straight from the rock.
Day 13-14 Goa
Relax on a beach, visit the many Portuguese-built monuments and take in as much of the incredible Goan food as you can — it’s your last chance!
Day 15 Depart Goa
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