Best
of India Tour
Places to Visit: Delhi
– Mandawa - Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur –
Pushkar – Jaipur – Agra – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Aurangabad
– Mymbai – Kochi – Allepy – Kovalam – ( Departure )
Duration: 27 Nights / 28 Days
Day 01. Delhi After
breakfast, full day city tour of old & modern capital of India. Visit Jama
Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was
started
in 1844 and was not completed until 1658 ; visit Red Fort ( from out side only,
as it is not permitted to visit from inside due to security reason ), which was
also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648 ; Chandni
Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Witness the India Gate,
the Presidents House & the Parliament. Visit Humayun's
Tomb
: built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture;
Qutab Minar. The tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02. Delhi – Mandawa
( Shekhawati) Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Mandawa ( Alsisar ), lunch
n the way . On arrival, check in at hotel. late afternoon visit the havelis around
this area . overnight stay at hotel.
Shekhawati : - This is a
semi desert region in north Rajasthan and it is situated entirely in the triangle
between Delhi-Bikaner-Jaipur. Shekhawati is a region and not just a town or fort;
it takes its name after its ruler Rao Shekha. Shekhawati means the garden of Shekha.
The towns of Shekhawati are eminent for their amazing painted havelis. Such is
the appeal of the havelis that this region is dubbed as "open art gallery
of Rajasthan". The plethora of painted Havelis in rich artistic tradition
makes it commendable and fascinating. Most of the buildings are
dated from
18th century to early 20th century.
Day 03. Mandawa – Gajner
( Bikaner ) Breakfast at hotel.Drive to Bikaner. On the way visit Fathepur
and see some wonderful Fresco example at here. On arrival at Bikaner, have lunch
at a heritage Hotel.
BIKANER
- The royal fortified city with a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the
Desert State, the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval
splendor that pervades the city's lifestyle. More popularly called the camel country,
the city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. The ship of the
desert is an inseparable part of life here. Be it pulling heavy carts, transporting
grains or working on wells, camels are the prime helpers. The wells of Bikaner
- an important source of water are other attractions of the city. These are built
on high plinths with slender minareted towers on each of the Four Corners and
can be noticed even from a distance. After lunch proceed for sightseeing tour
of Bikaner. Visit Junagarh Fort. Continue drive to Gajner. A place just 19 KMS
from the City … with Beautiful Palace beside the Lake , A place that one
can’t forget in his life after visited once !!!! On arrival check in at hotel,
see the Palace building which is itself a sight seeing. Entire area is quite big
, you might need to use Cycle to cover the whole area !!!!!
overnight stay
at Gajner
Day 04. Bikaner – Jaisalmer Breakfast at hotel.Drive
to Jaisalmer. Lunch at Midway at Pokran. Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert
like a golden mirage is the city of
Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in
yellow sandstone stands, with its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued
city. The city has an interesting legend associated with it, according to which,
Lord Krishna-the head of the Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent
of the Yadav Clan would build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy
was fulfilled in 1156 AD when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and
a Bhatti Rajput, abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital - Jaisalmer,
perched on the Trikuta Hill. On arrival, check in at hotel . If time permits ,
can visit the “Vays Chatri”
Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 05. Jaisalmer After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing
tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert.
Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass
of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit the JAISALMER
FORT - The oldest living Fort in the world. (This is the highlight of the tour)
See the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank. Also
visit Barabagh Hill. In the afternoon, proceed to the SAM SAND DUNES for visiting
the typical Rajasthani Desert Village. View the sunset from the dunes, as the
sky is set on fire ( A camel ride will be provided ) . Dinner will be arrange
by us in the middle of the Thar Desert , with live music & dance perform by
local musician . Return to hotel.
Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day
06. Jaisalmer - Jodhpur Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Jodhpur . On arrival
, Check in & lunch at hotel . Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial
city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert.
Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief
of the Rathore clan of Rajput who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic
hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the
top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. A high wall -10 km long
with 8 gates and innumerable bastions encompasses the city. After Lunch proceed
on sightseeing of Jodhpur- gateway to the desert beyond, home of the Rathors of
Marwar, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice
of a hermit, overlooking the city in the image of a long sentinel. Inside the
Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers. In this palace you would
see different miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you would visit
Jaswant Thada Memorial. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day
07. Jodhpur – Udaipur Breakfast at hotel, Drive to Udaipur Via Ranakpur.
Visit the world famous Jain temple of Ranakpur. AD 1439. After lunch Continue
drive to Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur by late afternoon, Check Inn at hotel. Overnight
at Udaipur.
UDAIPUR : One of the most romantic cities in Rajasthan,
Udaipur is also known as the city of lakes. The marble palaces, beautifully laid
out gardens and the lakes make Udaipur seem almost like a mirage in the desert.
The founder of Udaipur, Maharana Udai Singh, was overcome by the misfortunes that
his old capital of Chittaurgarh had to face due to repeated attacks by the Mughal
armies. On the advice of a holy man, Udai Singh shifted his capital to the banks
of Lake Pichola- the city was named Udaipur after him.
Day 08. Udaipur
Breakfast at Hotel . Morning visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around
Sahelion ki Bari (queen's resort for her friends), Fateh sagar Lake and. Afternoon
Boat ride at Lake Pichola and visit “Jag Mandir” . Evening free at leisure.
Overnight in stay at Udaipur.
Day 09. Udaipur – Pushkar
Breakfast at hotel.Drive to Pushkar. On arrival, check In at hotel.
PUSHKAR - Amongst the grandeur of Rajasthan, discover a unique gem - Pushkar.
Lord Brahma - The creator of the world in a search for his abode on earth, performed
the supremely spiritual VEDIC YAGNA at Pushkar. It is thus the site of the only
Brahma Temple in the world. Blessed with cultural blends, it is the venue for
the famous Pushkar Fair, with people coming from all over Asia to buy and sell
cattle of breeds from across the world. The consecrated mausoleum of Khawaja Moinuddin
Chisti at Ajmer attracts pilgrims from all over the world. A city of Pilgrimage
from time immemorial with over 500 temples and Ghats Pushkar begets a legacy of
timeless architectural heritage. Pushkar radiates an ambience of peace and spirituality
that casts a lure to visit again and again. The Pushkar fair is amongst the largest
cattle fairs in the world and amongst the oldest cities in India, with references
in mythology and the Mahabharat. There are 52 bathing Ghats, which are linked
to the lunar calendar, enclose the lake. Each Ghat has its own miraculous qualities
and powers of healing and this city of temples has over 500 temples built over
different eras with varied architectural styles. The rose garden of Rajasthan
- the essence of the famous Pushkar rose is exported the world over. Pushkar has
the most varied terrain in Rajasthan with sand, rock, hills, and proximity to
a number of heritage properties in the area and a number of fairs and festivals
- especially on the new and full moon days.
Dinner & overnight stay at
hotel.
Day
10. Pushkar – Jaipur (By Road 140 km/3 hr) Breakfast at hotel. Sight
seeing of Pushkar and straight drive to Jaipur.
JAIPUR - The
origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century,
during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur
today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling
metropolis, it still retains it's character and history - A beautiful fusion of
the yesteryears and modernity. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the
extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor
of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with
its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens. Afternoon
, proceed for sightseeing of the city.
CITY PALACE - A delightful
blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls
over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal,
Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR -
This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by
Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of
outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL -
The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark
in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with
fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 9537 niches and windows.
Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace
women. Visit a rug factory and see the ladies at the intricate work or a gem factory
and see the gem cutting and polishing process.
Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Day 11. Jaipur Breakfast at hotel.Proceed for excursion to Amber
Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER
FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction
was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh
I. It's forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion
of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression. Jaipur is considered
as a shoppers paradise for Textile & Jewelers. Afternoon, free time will be
given for shopping .
Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Day 12. Jaipur
– Agra Breakfast at Hotel, drive to Jaipur en-route visiting Fatehpur
Sikri built by emperor Akbar in 1569 and later abandoned due to scarcity of water.
Lunch on the way. On arrival at Agra , Check inn at hotel . Overnight stay at
Agra.
Day
13. Agra After breakfast the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal ( Please
note that Taj Mahal is closed for public on Friday ), which was constructed by
Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in
1631 and was not completed until 1653. later on proceed for remaining sight seeing
of Agra , which include, Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and
additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains
the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structues;
Itmad-ud-daulah, which was contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is
very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore
in Pakistan;
Day 14. Agra – Khajuraho Early Breakfast
at Hotel. Departure Transfer to Agra Railway station to catch the train to Janshi.On
arrival at Janshi , our representative will pick you up from Railway station and
drive own to Khajuraho via Orcha . Sight seeing and lunch at Orcha.
Orcha: Was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput chieftain
Rudra Pratap. Orcha's grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time; a rich
legacy to the ages. For, on this medieval city, the hand of time has rested lightly
and the palaces and temple built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th centuries
retain much of their pristine perfection. Complementing the noble proportions
of their exteriors are interiors which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela
school of painting. In the Laxminarayan Temple, vibrant murals encompassing a
variety of religious and secular themes, bring the walls and ceiling to rich life.
Continue drive to Khajuraho , on arrival at Khajuraho check inn at hotel. Overnight
stay at Khajuraho.
Day 15. Khajuraho Breakfast at hotel,
sight seeing of Khajuraho.
Khajuraho: The temple city of central
India, is famous throughout the world for its exquisitely carved temples in stones.
Thousands of visitors and tourists from all over the world flock together to envisage
this immortal saga of Hindu art and culture engraved in stone by shilpies (stone
craftsmen) a millennia ago. Today, apart from the temples, Khajuraho is a small
village but a thousand years ago it was a large city of the Chandelas, medieval
Rajput kings who ruled over Central India. Khajuraho is 595 km (370 miles) south-east
of Delhi and can be visited by air, rail or road. The visitor to Khajuraho cannot
but be attracted to the vivid erotic sculptures on the temples walls. The sculptures
are mithunas i.e. couple in various erotic poses. There have been many interpretations
of their existence and some have criticized them severely. According to one authority,
a man and woman in erotic embrace typify the ultimate union of the soul such erotic
figures save the temple from beings struck by the lightening. The reason given
for this is that Indra, Lord of rainand thunder bolt who himself is a great connoisseur
of Kama, will not damage anything pertaining to that.
Day
16. Khajuraho – Varanasi ( Flight) Breakfast at Hotel. Later on departure
transfer to Airport to fly Varanasi.
Flight No : 9W 724 ( Jet airways )
Departure at Khajuraho :13:30 PM
Arrival at Varanasi : 14 : 10 PM
On arrival
at Varanasi , our reperesentative will take you to hotel, Check Inn . Later in
the evening visit the Ganga river Ghat to see” Arti “ Puja.
Overnight
stay at Varanasi.
Day 17. Varanasi Morning boat ride tour
at river Gangas, return to hotel for breakfast. Later on Proceed for full day
sight seeing and overnight stay at Varanasi. Varanasi is an important and sacred
pilgrimage center for Hindus and a major tourist attraction. It is situated on
the banks of river Ganga. The word Varanasi has been derived from an ancient name
meaning the city between two rivers - the Varuna and Asi, which flow in the north
and south of the city. Varanasi is also known as Kashi and Benares. Varanasi,
one of the ancient seats of learning in India, is a center of learning even to
this date. Glorified by myth and legend and sanctified by religion, it has always
attracted a large number of pilgrims and worshippers from times immemorial.
Ghats: Pilgrims gather at the Ghats to have a ritual bath and worship the rising
sun. The most famous ghat is the Dasashvamedh Ghat, others being Asi, Panchganga,
Barnasangam and Manikarnika, Ghats.
Sarnath: 12 km from Varanasi
lies Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon and revealed the eight
fold path that leads to the attainment of inner peace,and elightenment.
Vishwanath Temple: This is one of the most sacred temples in Varanasi
and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple has skillfully been restored as the
actual temple was destroyed by Mughuls
Day 18. Varanasi Breakfast
at hotel , later on transfer to railway station to catch the train to Bhusawal.
Train No. : 1094 ( Mahanagari Express) Overnight train.
Departure Varanasi
at : 11:30 AM
Arrival Bhusawal at: 06:05 AM ( next day)
Day 19.
Bhuswal – Aurangabad On arrival at Bhuswal, our representative will
pick you up and transfer to a local hotel for wash & change . After breakfast
drive to Aurangabad . On the way visit “ Ajanta Cave” On arrival at
Aurangabad , check inn at hotel. Overnight stay at Aurangabad.
Ajanta
Caves - The world heritage site, Ajanta caves has 30 Caves dating back from
200 BC to 250 AD. Cut out from volcanic rocks of Deccan India, they are located
in the forest ravines of the Sahyadri Hills. Two basic types of monastic Buddhist
architecture that can be seen Ajanta are the Chaityas (rayer halls) and Viharas
(monasteries). While Mahayana sex related edifices have religious imagery, Hinayana
sect have theirs plain and stark.
Day 20. Aurangabad After
breakfast , tour of Ellora Caves .
Ellora
Caves: Impressive in their own right is the rock-hewn temples and monasteries
of Ellora that lie just 30 km away from Aurangabad city. In all, there are 34
cave temples, 12 Mahayana Buddhist caves (550-750 AD), 17 Hindu caves (600-875
AD) and 5 caves of the Jain faith (800-1000 AD) 22 more caves, dedicated to Lord
Shiva, were recently discovered. Kailash Temple (cave16), the central attraction
at Ellora, is the most remarkable. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight stay at
Aurangabad.
Day 21. Aurangabad – Mumbai Early breakfast
at Hotel. Later on Departure Transfer to Airport to fly Mumbai.
Flight No.
: 9W 3104 ( Jet Airways)
Departure at Aurangabad : 08:45 AM
Arrival Mumbai
at : 09:45 AM
On arrival at Mumbai , our representative will transfer you
to Hotel, Check Inn .
Afternoon Mumbai City tour.
Mumbai :
This city, a union of seven islands, was named by its natives after the goddess
Mumbadevi. After the Portuguese occupied the islands in 1534, they renamed it
Bom Bahia, for the natural harbour, which served as a safe place for its ships.
The religious and business pursuits pulled people to Mumbai from all over the
country. When the Portuguese left the land the city started developing into a
metropolitan city and an industrial center. Today, the city is the country's financial
and cultural centre and also owns a thriving film industry. This is the city of
dreams where people come to strike their luck. Overnight stay at Mumbai.
Day 22. Mumbai Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed for an excursion to the
Elephanta Caves. Rest of the day free for Shopping .
Overnight stay at Mumbai
.
Day 23. Mumbai – Kochi ( Cochin ) Breakfast at Hotel.
Later on Departure Transfer to Airport to fly kochi.
Flight No. : 9W 401 (
Jet Airways)
Departure at Mumbai : 10:35 AM
Arrival Kochi at : 12:20 PM
On arrival at Kochi, welcome, assistance and transfer to hotel, check Inn . Later
on make a short drive to Mattanchery to visit the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue.
Overnight stay at Kochi.
Day
24 : Kochi Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sight seeing to Fort Kochin
to visit the old churches and the huge Chinese fishing nets which adorn the northern
shores. Rest of the day free to relax. Evening enjoy “Kathakali “ dance
show . Overnight stay at Kochi. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play', is
a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states
in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. However, its roots could
be tracked back even to the earlier times. Koodiyattom, the only surviving form
of Sanskrit theater in India has been preserved in Kerala for centuries, now,
by a small community called Chakyar as a part of their hereditary temple service.
Krishnanattom, another form of dancedrama considered fore runner to Kathakali
in its origin, is performed even today at the famous Sree Krishna temple in Guruvayoor
as an offering to the Lord. Besides these two forms, elements from martial, ritualistic,
socio-religious arts have also influenced in the making of Kathakali. Though Kathakali
is only 300 years old, a great deal of enrichment and refinement has taken place
in every aspect of its technique during this short period. Scholars are of opinion
that Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition
represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms.
Day 25. Kochi – ( Kumarakom ) – Alleppey After breakfast
drive to the small town of Kumarakom. Here we board our houseboat, converted from
a Kettavallum or traditional rice barge, and sail the beautiful backwaters of
Kerala. This large aquatic area is a vast network of lagoons, lakes, rivers and
canals, and the people who live in this region have created their own distinct
lifestyles. From our comfortable houseboats we witness the peaceful way of life
on these amazing waterways and our overnight stay on board will be a real highlight
of our holiday. Next morning we dock at Alleppy. ( all meals will be provided
at House boat )
Houseboat : No trip to Kerala is complete without a backwater
cruise on a houseboat. In Earlier times Kettuvalloms were the crafts used in the
houseboats and Modern houseboats are a tribute to traditional design, ingenuity,
aesthetic values and commitment to the environment. Many of them are equipped
with solar lighting, chemical toilets and outboard engines for when you want to
skim the waters. The best way to cruise the backwaters of Kerala however, is in
a leisurely laid-back manner with your weather beaten poleman gently gliding the
boat across the waters, leaving you time to take in the sights. And the sights
are there for the taking.
Day 26. Alleppey - Kovalam Breakfast
at House boat, Our Car will pick you up from House boat , little sight seeing
of Alleppy Later on drive to Kovalam (Trivandpuram ) Thiruvananthapuram is the
capital of Kerala. The wooded highlands on the Western Ghats in the eastern and
northeastern borders give Thiruvananthapuram some of the most enchanting picnic
spots. A long shoreline, with internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments,
backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage make it a much sought after tourist
destination.
Padmanabha
Swamy Temple: The temple is located inside the East Fort. Dedicated to Lord
Vishnu, the temple is a blend of the Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture.
It is known for its mural paintings and stone carvings. One among the 108 sacred
Vishnu temples in India, the presiding deity in here is Lord Vishnu reclining
on Anantha the Serpent Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika)
Palace Museum: The
palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma - the King of Travancore,
who was a great poet, musician, social reformer and statesman. This rare specimen
of workmanship in the traditional Travancore style of architecture also has exquisite
wood carvings. The palace museum displays paintings and various priceless collections
of the royal family and is located near the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple. Since
there is no good accommodation out here , so almost all the tourist stay at Kovalam
( just 25 minutes drive from the city )
Kovalam Beach : This
internationally renowned beach resort has been a favorite haunt of tourists since
the 1930s. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches. The southernmost,
known as the Lighthouse Beach, is the most popular. Kovalam offers accommodation
options to suit all budgets.
Day 27. Kovalam After breakfast
city sightseeing to the imposing Padmanbha Swami Temple (non Hindus are not allowed,
so the visit will be outside the temple) and the adjascent Kuthira Malika Museum.
Afternoon Excursion to Kanaykumai . Later on return to Hotel.
Overnight stay
at Kovalam
Day 28. Kovalam - Trivandrum – Departure After
breakfast transfer to Trivandrum airport to board flight to your onward destination
(Can be directly Mumbai / Delhi / Chennai / Banglore ) Please note that British
Airways has direct flights from these four cities.
Suggested Hotels :
Option : A : Deluxe Hotels : Can be considered as
4 star hotels by standard.
| Place | Hotel | Web
Site |
| Delhi | The cannaught | www.connaughthoteldelhi.com |
| Mandawa | Indira Vilas | www.indravilas.com |
| Bikaner | Gajner Place | www.hrhindia.com |
| Jaisalmer | Rang
Mahal | www.hotelrangmahal.com |
| Jodhpur | Ajit Bhawan | www.ajitbhawan.com |
| Udaipur | Ran Niwas | www.rajputanaresort.com |
| Pushkar | Pushkar Place | www.hotelpushkarpalace.com |
| Jaipur | Holiday-Inn | www.ichotelsgroup.com |
| Agra | Mansingh Palace | www.mansinghhotels.com |
| Khajuarho | Holiday Inn | www.ichotelsgroup.com |
| Varanasi | Hindustan Internation | www.hindusthan.com |
| Aurangabad | Ambassador Ajanta | www.ambassadorindia.com |
| Mumbai | Fariyas | www.fariyas.com |
| Kochi | BW
Avenue Regent | www.avenueregent.com |
| Kovalam | Uday
Samudra | www.udaysamudra.com |
Option : B : Luxury Hotels : Can be considered as 5 star hotels or best option
by standard.
| Place | Hotel | Web
Site |
| Delhi | The Park | www.theparkhotels.com |
| Mandawa | Indra Vilas | Best Option |
| Bikaner | Gajner
Place | Best Option |
| Jaisalmer | Gorbandh | www.hrhindia.com |
| Jodhpur | Taj Hari Mahal | www.tajhotels.com |
| Udaipur | Shivniwas Palace | www.hrhindia.com |
| Pushkar | Pushkar
Place | Best Option |
| Jaipur | Samode Palace | www.samode.com |
| Agra | Jaypee Palace | www.jaypeehotels.com |
| Khajuarho | Taj Chandela | www.tajhotels.com |
| Varanasi | Taj
Ganges | www.tajhotels.com |
| Aurangabad | Taj Residency | www.tajhotels.com |
| Mumbai | Taj Mahal | www.tajhotels.com |
| Kochi | Taj
Malabar | www.tajhotels.com |
| Kovalam | Surya Samudra | www.suryasamudra.com |
