This tour takes you to the journey of vineyards in Nashik a land of some fine Indian wine, situated around 185 Kms away from Mumbai. This tour gives you the live experience of the complete process of wine making from plucking of grapes to the packaging into the bottles.
Itinerary
Day 1 –ARRIVE MUMBAI
Arrival at Delhi, you will be met by our TIME representative at airport, later transfer to the Hotel
Check-in at the hotel.
The area occupied by Mumbai three hundred years ago was 7 islands inhabited by Koli fisherman and their families. With land reclamation the islands were connected, so that now Bombay occupies a thin isthmus. The British acquired these marshy islands for a pittance. Mumbadevi or Mumbai was part of Catherine of Braganza’s marriage dowry when she married Charles II in 1661. Four years later, the British took possession of the remaining islands and neighbouring mainland area and in 1668 the East India Company leased the whole area for 10 pounds per year.
Overnight in Mumbai.
Day 2: IN MUMBAI
Morning after breakfast, proceed for the half day city tour of Mumbai.
Start with a stop at the Gateway of India –a Indo – Sarcenic style of architecture (1927), designed by George Wittet to commemorate the visit of George V and Queen Mary in 1911, drive, past the Victoria Terminus the most remarkable example of Victorian Gothic architecture in India opened during Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee Year, Marine Drive and visit the Hanging Gardens so named since they are located on top of a series of tanks that supply water to Bombay. Visit the Jain Temple built of marble and dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankara. Much of the decoration depicts the lives of the tirthankaras. And last but not the least, make a brief photo stop at “Dhobi Ghat” the Indian laundry system.
Rest of the day free at leisure, to explore the city of Mumbai.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Mumbai.
Day 3: MUMBAI – NASHIK (150 km / 4hrs.)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Nashik.
On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Located on the banks of the holy Godavari River, Nashik (or Nasik) gets its name from the episode in the Ramayana where Lakshmana, Rama’s brother, hacked off the nasika (nose) of Ravana”s sister. Today this large provincial city’s old quarter has some intriguing wooden architecture, interesting temples that reference the Hindu epic and some huge bathing Ghats.
As Indian wine continues its coming of age, Nashik’s growth potential as a wine tourism destination is wide open. India’s best wines are produced locally and an afternoon touring the gorgeous vineyards in the countryside surrounding the city is a great reason to point your nose in Nashik’s direction.
Dinner at the Hotel.
Overnight in Nashik.
Day 4: IN NASHIK
Morning after breakfast, proceed for the visit to;
Valley Vin Winyard where one can get acquainted with the production facility, wine testing can be done and also if possible, discounts can be offered to buy wine. Visit is a must during wine tour. Excellent wines and champagne!! This Wine yard is famous for very nice atmosphere for wine tasting, informative tour through production plant and nearby wine yards.
Later in the afternoon, proceed to visit Sula Winery. Beautiful location with lake view makes it one of the finest Winery in the region. Enjoy snacks and different wines have made this winery quite commercial.
In the evening enjoy visit to York Winery and enjoy visit to different production phase of wine production.
Later return to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Nashik.
Day 5: IN NASHIK
Morning after breakfast; Start for the Vineyard tour 45 Kms towards the Eastern side
An exclusive and Smallest family owned Vineyard and Winery of India “Nipha Wines” Only Mr. & Mrs. Surwade run this winery.
Later visit Vineyard 10 Kms towards the Eastern side an exclusive and biggest family-owned Vineyard and Winery “Reveilo Wines” The most Hygienic winery with more on the Italian fashion and Italian variety Grape wines. The Winery tour with the Wine Maker and Sit down Tasting of their exclusive wines.
Proceed to the Northern side of Nashik and reach to the Worlds no one Champagne Manufacturing company “Moet Hennessy India having Chandon Brand” and see their Sparkling wine
Production followed by Sparkling Wine Tasting.
Later in the afternoon head back to the town and reach “Somanda Winery” again a Boutique winery facing by Gangapur lake go around the winery and Wine tasting.
Back to Hotel and evening free for leisure.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Nashik.
Day 6:NASHIK – MUMBAI (150 km / 4hrs.); MUMBAI – DELHI (by flight)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Mumbai airport to connect flight to Delhi.
On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Delhi, the Empress of Indian cities has a fascinating history and a stimulating present. She has often been sacked and left naked and desolate. But she could not be despoiled of the incomparable situation that marks her for the metropolis of a Great Empire. The capital of India, Delhi has been the seat of power of a number of dynasties – the Rajputs, the Afghans, the Turks and the Mughals who continued their imperial line until the British. Scattered over are surviving ruins, remnants of mighty edifices, tombs of warriors and saints, which in an impressive sense of magnificence are memorials not of a single city but of supplanting nations.
Overnight in Delhi.
Day 7: DELHI– AGRA (210 kms / 4hrs.)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Agra.
On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Agra, the city known for the famous monument of love – the Taj Mahal. The Mughal Emperor, Shah Jehan, constructed Taj Mahal. It is said he built this monument in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is ethereal at any part of day, blushing in the rosy glow of dawn or sunset, appearing like a pearly mirage in moonlight or reflected in the pools of the garden. Perhaps the most moving view of Taj is from an octagonal tower in the Agra Fort further along the river Yamuna. There are very few cities in the world that can match the history and heritage of Agra. Located at a distance of 204 km south of Delhi, Agra is the single most famous tourist destination of India. Situated on the west bank of River Yamuna, Agra is a part of the great Norther Indian plains. The architectural splendour of the city is reflected in the glorious monuments of medieval India built by great Mughals who ruled India for more than 300 years.
Later proceed for the Visit to Agra Fort & Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal
Agra Fort is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna, another monumental mission accomplished by the great Mughal visionary Emperor Akbar. His son Jehangir and grandson, Shah Jahan added to this imposing structure during their rule. The palaces, mosques and audience halls contained within its massive wall of red sandstone are perfect examples of blending Islamic and Hindu traditions.
Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday) with its incredible lacy white grandeur the Taj Mahal is perhaps the most perfect architectural monument in the world. To the poet Tagore it was a tear on the face of eternity’. In memory of his wife the great Mughal emperor Shah Jehan constructed this most extravagant and incomparable monument built for love. Amazingly graceful from any angle, it is the close-up detail, which is really astounding.
Also visit the famous marble carving shops & Local Markets.
Overnight in Agra.
Day 8: Agra – Jaipur enroute Fatehpur Sikri (245 km / 5hrs.)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Jaipur, enroute Fatehpur Sikri.
35kms outside Agra is Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned red sandstone city built in the 16th century by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, one of India’s greatest rulers. Remarkably broadminded for his time, this Muslim king married a Rajput princess in order to win over his Hindu subjects. The architecture of Fatehpur Sikri is a combination of Hindu and Muslim styles, expressing Akbar’s vision of synthesizing the cultures.
Later continue drive to Jaipur.
Jaipur is where the enduring charisma of the past blends with the throbbing vitality of today. Where a colourful cast of characters – from printers and plotters to artists and antique dealers – present a fascinating picture of a city that is alive to both tradition and change. Raja Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur was no ordinary man. He was a scholar and an astronomer, keenly sensitive to beauty, a formidable general, who tempered power with wisdom. In building Jaipur, Jai Singh’s vision took him beyond architectural beauty for in the sprawling, barren plains beneath Amber, the former capital; he gave India its first planned city, which has remained unique in two and a half centuries. Jai Singh made Jaipur a haven and it became a centre of commerce and religion.
Upon arrival check-in at the hotel.
Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 9:In Jaipur
Morning after breakfast, proceed for the visit to Amber Fort.
Amber fort: This magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, built from pale yellow and pink sandstone, and white marble, and is divided into four main sections, each with its own courtyard. Visit the fort via Elephants failing 4×4 Vehicle.
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 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. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 10:JAIPUR – DELHI (265 kms / 5hrs.)
Morning after breakfast, drive back to Delhi.
On arrival proceed for the sightseeing of New Delhi.
New Delhi the new capital designed by Sir Edward Lute’s. Drive past the Presidential Palace, the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the secretariat buildings – the centre of all government activity and down the main avenue, the impressive Rajpath to the World War I memorial arch, the India Gate, the High Court Building and the Old Fort. Visit Humayun’s Tomb built in 1565 AD by his grieving widow Haji Begum, the Qutub Minar, 72 meters high and the ruins of Quwat-UL-Islam (Light of Islam) Mosque. See Delhi’s most curious antique, the uncorroded Iron Pillar, which dates back Hundreds of Years.
Overnight in Delhi.
Day 11: LEAVE DELHI
On arrival transfer to the international airport to connect flight to onward destination.
