Fly to New Delhi from Goa or Mumbai

New Delhi - Arrange a pick-up from your preferred location in Goa or Mumbai according to your flight schedule and transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi airport, a chauffeur will greet you and take you to your hotel.

Swaminarayan Akshardham - In the early evening, you will be picked up from your hotel to visit the Akshardham Temple in Delhi, one of the largest Hindu temples globally. Built in 2005, it is stunningly opulent, with artisans using ancient techniques to carve the pale red sandstone into intricate reliefs, featuring 20,000 deities, saints, and mythical creatures. Experience The Sahaj Anand Water Show, a mesmerizing 24-minute presentation that combines various fascinating media to bring a story from the Kena Upanishad to life. Multi-color lasers, video projections, underwater flames, water jets, and surround sound, along with lights and live actors, create a captivating and inspiring show. International experts collaborated with BAPS volunteers and sadhus to produce this unique presentation. Note: The Temple is closed every Monday. If today is Monday, you can alternatively visit Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, a magnificent white-marble Sikh temple.

Day Trip to Agra (Delhi - Agra - Delhi)

Taj Mahal - Depart from Delhi at 6:30 am and travel via the express highway to the Taj Mahal, where your adventure begins. Upon arrival in Agra, your tour guide will be waiting to brief you on your upcoming sightseeing tour. Visit the legendary Taj Mahal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), widely regarded as the most beautiful building in the world. Built by Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who passed away during childbirth in 1631, the enchanting allure of the Taj Mahal will undoubtedly be the highlight of your tour.

Agra Fort - Agra Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is a historic fort along the Yamuna River in Agra. It served as the main residence of the Mughal Dynasty emperors until 1638 and is one of the finest Mughal forts in India. As you walk through the courtyards of this grand red-sandstone and marble fortress, the scale of what was built here becomes increasingly impressive.

Mehtab Bagh - In the early evening, proceed to a Photo Tour of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh — the moonlit garden — believed to have been designed by Shah Jahan to view the Taj on moonlit nights, away from the bustling crowds. The garden complex is located on the left bank of the Yamuna, opposite the Taj Mahal. It is a large square measuring approximately 300x300 meters and is directly aligned with the Taj Mahal. The forestry plantations and agricultural fields provide a green forecourt to the Taj Mahal and its reflection in the Yamuna. Here, you can witness the sunset over the Taj Mahal.

New Delhi - After exploring the magical sights of Agra, return to Delhi and check into your hotel.

Delhi Sightseeing & Fly to Onward Destination

Humayun’s Tomb - After breakfast, check out from the hotel and visit Humayun’s Tomb (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi. Constructed in the mid-16th century by Haji Begum, Humayun’s Persian-born wife, the tomb combines Persian and Mughal elements, with subtle decoration enhancing the architecture. The arched facade is inlaid with bands of white marble and red sandstone, and the building follows strict Islamic geometric principles, emphasizing the number eight.

Qutub Minar - Qutub Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is an unmissable, towering Afghan-style victory tower and minaret, erected by Sultan Qutb-ud-din in 1193 to proclaim his supremacy over the defeated Hindu rulers of Qila Rai Pithora.

Lotus Temple - Designed for peaceful worship, Delhi’s beautiful Lotus Temple (closed on Mondays) offers a rare oasis of calm in the bustling city. This architectural marvel was designed by Iranian-Canadian architect Fariburz Sahba in 1986. It is shaped like a lotus flower, with 27 delicate white-marble petals. The temple was created to unite different faiths; visitors are invited to pray or meditate silently according to their beliefs.

India Gate - This impressive 42-meter-high stone memorial arch was designed by Lutyens in 1921. It honors approximately 90,000 Indian army soldiers who died in WWI, the Northwest Frontier operations, and the 1919 Anglo-Afghan War.

Parliament House - This circular, colonnaded building, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, was the site of the 1947 transfer of power from Britain to the newly independent India, and parliament still convenes here.

Rashtrapati Bhavan - Rashtrapati Bhavan, or the President’s House, is the official residence of the President of India. Formerly the home of the British Viceroy, the President’s House boasts 340 rooms and 2.5 km of corridors, offering a fascinating glimpse inside.

Indira Gandhi International Airport - In the evening, you will be transferred to the Delhi airport to board your flight to Goa, Mumbai, Cochin, Mangaluru, or Chennai. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel or another desired location.

• 2-nights accommodation with breakfast (with hotel option)
• Monument entrance fees included
• Battery bus/golf cart ride at Taj Mahal
• Complimentary bottled water
• Professional local private tour guide
• Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers
• Pick-up and drop-off at designated locations
• Included breakfast
• Return domestic flights in Economy class

• Meals

A trip to India is considered incomplete without visiting the spectacular monument that lies in Agra, the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This 3-day tour is specially designed for tourists who arrive to enjoy the fascinating beaches of Goa for several weeks, so that they may also have the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the Taj Mahal and visit other attractions in Delhi and Agra, such as the Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh. In Delhi, you will have the chance to visit the 11th Century Qutub Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, Humayun’s Tomb, the Bahai Temple, also known as the Lotus Temple and the war memorial, India Gate. You will also drive by the Parliament House, the President’s Palace and the Secretariat buildings.

• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Dress code is smart casual
• Mandatory Gala Dinner on X-mas and New Year Eve at hotel of stay is not included and will be charged extra
• Akshardham Temple in Delhi remains closed on every Monday. In case scheduled Akshardham visiting day fall on Monday, Alternatively you can visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (Sikh Temple)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.