Colors of India

Arrive into New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal (T3).

Upon arrival, you will be met by a representative of at the Aerobridge itself. Our representative will then provide facilitation and assistance to you to clear through the immigration, collect baggage from the baggage belt and then guide you through the Green Channel gate of Indian Customs. As you step into the “Meet & Greet Hall”, you will be handed over to our airport representative or concierge waiting who will then escort you to your vehicle and accompany you in the chauffeur driven vehicle to your hotel. At Hotel, our concierge will assist you with the necessary check-in formalities. (Room reserved from 1400 hours of this day).

Optional, Temple Tour: Private sightseeing tour of Delhi’s Temples. Begin with a visit to the Lakshmi Narayan Temple or the Birla Temple as it is popularly known. The temple enshrines Lord Vishnu – the preserver of the Hindu Trinity is built in the Nagara style of architecture, the temple is interspersed with modern influences. The entire temple is adorned with relief carvings depicting the scenes from mythology.

Spend three nights in Delhi.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Salaam Balak Trust Walk with Street Children (operates on all days except on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays) (0930 – 1130 Hours).

This morning we have organized a very special walk for you near and around the New Delhi Railway Station. Your guide on this particular walk will be a young adult who lived on the streets before being given shelter and reformed. Your guide will also accompany you. The Salaam Balak Trust works with street children in Delhi providing them with a secure environment as well as health and education. The Trust has developed a city walk through the inner city, and your guides are the young people who have been rescued and know the area intimately.This is not a slum tour as the walk does not take you into the slums and photography is not allowed in certain sections of the walk. The tour is seeing the city and life in the city through the eyes of your young guides. The walk lasts approximately 2 hours.

Later we will explore the walled city of Old Delhi, where traditional life has changed little. See the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. (Throughout India, it is often necessary to take off shoes at various sites; it is recommended to carry airline or other socks at all times. Proper covering is required at certain sights). We then hop on rickshaws (pedi-cabs) to ride around the old Chawri Bazaar and savor the ambience of an Oriental and Indian marketplace.

We then explore a traditional market offering a delightful amalgam of craft, food, and cultural activities. There are permanent stalls devoted to the major types of handicrafts intrinsic to each part of the country – from intricate rosewood and sandalwood carvings, embellished camel hide footwear, gems, beads, brass ware, metal crafts to sophisticated fabric and drapery. Lose yourself in the kaleidoscope of colors and sounds as you explore this exotic bazaar.

Later visit the magnificent Red Fort (closed on Mondays) on the western bank of the river Yamuna. Built all out of red stone in 1638, Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan started the construction of this massive fort, when he decided to shift the capital from Agra to Delhi.
Overnight in Delhi.

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Later proceed for a visit of New Delhi covering Humayun’s Tomb the first garden-tomb in the Indian subcontinent and the inspiration for several monuments including the Taj Mahal & the Qutub Minar, one of the finest Islamic structures ever raised in India. Explore the government buildings, the President’s house, the India Gate and Gandhi Smriti (closed on Mondays). Gandhi Smriti, is the sacred place where Mahatma Gandhi’s epic life ended on 30th January 1948. On display in the museum are photographs, sculptures, paintings, frescos, inscriptions on rocks and relics pertaining to the years Mahatma Gandhi spent here. The meagre personal effects of Gandhiji too are carefully preserved.

From here you visit the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (the temple of the followers of the Sikh religion) and time your visit with the lunch service.

The Sikhs, which means “disciples”, are one of the country’s most recognizable groups. Beards and turbans give them a distinctive look. Unlike Hinduism, they believe in one God, and that everyone, regardless of their station in life, should do “seva” or rendering social services. This resulted in the “Langar” or community kitchen, where every member of the religion considers it an honor to come and put in a couple of hours cooking thousands of Indian breads, making huge vat loads of curry, to feed the poor and underprivileged. The food served at the Langar is simple, but fresh and wholesome. You have the option of volunteering (serving, cleaning, chopping, there is a host of activities you can opt to do) before you join the hundreds to eat the vegetarian meal being served for lunch today. Your escort will carry mineral water for you as well.

SHOPPING WITH A PERSONAL SHOPPER – AT AN ADDITIONAL COST
A paradise for those who love to buy specialties of the place as souvenirs and keepsakes or as gifts for themselves or their loved ones, Delhi is the one stop to shop. We provide you with a personal shopper to save on to time and take you to the best of the shops, stores and boutiques.

Overnight in Delhi.

After breakfast in the hotel, transfer by road to Agra enroute visiting a Bear Rescue Centre at Keetham (approximately 05 hours’ drive including stop).

The Agra Bear Rescue Facility is the largest Sloth Bear Rescue Facility in the world. Established in 1999 by Wildlife SOS in collaboration with the state government, it currently houses over 210 sloth bears as well as many other species of wildlife in large forested enclosures with ponds and shady trees.

For over 400 years, the Sloth Bear had been a target of human exploitation. A nomadic tribe known as the Kalandars began ‘dancing’ sloth bears for the emperors during the Mughal era. Over centuries, as the kingdoms in India disappeared, the ‘dancing’ bear trade transitioned to become entertainment for villagers and tourists who paid to watch the bears jump in agony.

On arrival in Agra, our representative will meet you and assist with the check-in at the hotel.

Sheroes Hangout: Visit this unique café run by 5 acid attack survivors. Sheroes Hangout is located on the road leading to Taj Mahal and includes a café which serves snacks, a library that has been set up with contributions, a section for handicrafts, and a boutique. The café has been set up entirely through crowd funding. Campaigns to create awareness issues for acid attacks and discussions on feminism, women’s empowerment, personality development, skill enhancement, and different cultural events are organised here.

Spend two nights in Agra.

Start your day early in the morning in Agra by visiting Taj Mahal (at the time of sunrise; Sunrise visit is subject to good weather conditions) built by Shah Jahan as an eternal symbol of his love for his favourite wife, whom he called Mumtaz Mahal (“Jewel of the Palace”). The monument has immortalized him forever as one of the great architectural patrons of the world. The structure took 20,000 laborers and 22 years to complete. (Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays).
Return to the hotel for breakfast.

After breakfast, visit Agra Fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar. The construction of Agra Fort commenced in 1565 and completed in 1571. Built with red sandstone, Agra Fort is a mixture of the Islamic and Hindu styles of architecture. This will be followed by a visit to Pearl Mosque and the Tomb of Itmad ud-Daulah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. You can also visit the souvenir market of Agra.

Rest of the day is at leisure OR evening again visit Taj Mahal by sunset.

KOHINOOR JEWELLERS
The Kohinoor family, with their love for exquisite jewels and tasteful designs became jewellers of great repute. Their design, craftsmanship and techniques earned them the honour of becoming the jewellers to the Mughal’s themselves for generations. Today, they are listed as one of the exquisite shopping experiences in India by Conde Nast Traveler. The store loans its work to museums in New York and London and its craftsmen are regularly awarded with national honours. We can, on request, organise a private visit for you to this landmark establishment where you can spend time admiring stunning gems to talking to the craftsmen in the back rooms as they intricately create masterpieces – this is a must-do in Agra.

DINNER AT THE PRIVATE BALCONY OF YOUR ROOM
Admire breath-taking views of the Taj Mahal from the private balcony. Enjoy a romantic dinner set with flowers and candles on the private balcony of their room. Savour bespoke delicacies selected from our international restaurant cartes, or design a special menu in consultation with our dedicated masterchefs, beside the romantic shadow of the Taj Mahal.

Overnight in Agra.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Later transfer by road to Jaipur enroute Fatehpur Sikri (approximately 06 hours and 30 minutes drive including stop).

We will provide packed refreshments from the hotel.

Fatehpur Sikri – The political capital of India’s Mughal Empire under Akbar’s reign from 1571 until 1585 and regarded as the crowning glory of his architectural legacy, this majestic ancient palace/fort had to be deserted shortly after its completion because of lack of water supply. To this day, its grand edifice as well as delicate decorations are almost intact.

On arrival, our representative will meet you at the airport and assist with the check-in at the hotel.

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan State, the City of Victory, is chaotic and congested, though it still has a habit of tickling travelers pink. Here, stunning hilltop forts and glorious palaces fit like footprints from a rich royal past, candy floss-bright turbans blaze a trail through brilliant bargain-filled bazaars, and fluttering saris catch the eye like butterflies.

VISIT TO LADLI
Ladli is located in Jaipur. For most of the abandoned children in the city, their alternative is begging, child labour, or even prostitution, but at Ladli they learn to make jewellery and handicrafts – valuable skills in Jaipur. The children are also taught Hindi, English, Art and Dance, and are provided nutrition, medical check-ups and counselling. Most importantly of all, they gain confidence, hope and self-esteem. We believe that in addition to providing children education and employability, Ladli is a place where emotional trauma and the stresses of poverty can in some way be healed.

Spend two nights in Jaipur.

YOGA TRICKS (0700 – 0800 Hours)
From hobby to passion, Mita Kakkar is spreading the Indian form all over the world.
During the times when Yoga has finally caught the attention of Indians as well as foreigners, a woman in Jaipur — Mita Kakkar, has been taking Yoga classes for the tourists who visit the city. The 45-year-old is herself been practicing Yoga from past ten years and before this, she used to take such classes for the visiting American students from the University of Minnesota, where she was working as the student coordinator. Personalised Yoga kit (including Yoga bag, Yoga mat, Yoga attire, Yoga slippers, Yoga Aasna book), this shall be delivered to guests’ room the previous evening along with a personalised yoga concept note explaining the benefits of Yoga (at an additional cost).

After breakfast at hotel, excursion to Amber Fort enroute you will have a brief photography stop (05 minutes) at Hawa Mahal – The Palace of Winds followed by city sightseeing.

TURBAN TIEING DEMONSTRATION
A turban is a type of headwear that is made by cloth winding. It is traditionally worn as a customary headwear by men in Rajasthan & other parts of North India. In different faith communities, the headgear is also worn as a part of religious observance. Additionally, turbans have also come to be known as the headwear worn by women in the West. Whatever your reason for tying a turban, it’s important to know how to master the wrapping technique so the turban can securely and comfortably stay on your head.

Enjoy an Elephant ride (Uphill) to Amber Fort and return downhill by jeeps. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster. A major attraction at Amber is the Elephant Ride all the way up to the Fort entrance. Elephants are bound to enrich your memories with the Royal lifestyle of the Maharajas and leave you with a truly unforgettable experience. (Elephant ride is available in morning only 0800 – 1000 hours).

Inside the Fort, visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed Sheesh Mahal – a room with all the four walls and ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium during that period.

Visit Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the City Palace, the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition.

Later proceed (05 minute walk) to visit to the Maharaja’s City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of which is converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. Built in the style of a fortified campus, the palace covers almost one-seventh in area of the city. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion known as Armoury. Museum houses an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. The royal families of Jaipur once used most of these weapons.

PRIVATE TOUR OF SOME OF THE RESIDENTIAL AREAS OF THE CITY PALACE
At City Palace we will organize an exclusive private tour of some of the residential areas of the Palace followed by Indian champagne in the royal living room served to you by the personal butlers of the royal family. Many notable personalities including the Queen have bene entertained here; today you are the only guests as you sip your drink and soak in the lovely surroundings.

PRIVATE DINNER AT CITY PALACE (AT AN ADDITIONAL COST): Arrive at the private entrance of the Palace where you would be received by the Maharaja’s men. Musicians will lead the procession while ladies in Rajasthani dresses would shower rose petals. On arrival and thereafter witnesses a colorful procession of the Maharaja’s antique cars, carriages, etc. You will be escorted to the main residential Palace of the Maharaja where the members of the Royal family would receive you. Enjoy cocktails with the members of the Royal family at Chandra Mahal and later proceed to Sukh Niwas to dine on the beautiful lalique table (or another suitable venue at the Palace). (Presence of Royal family is subject to their availability & acceptance). Royal Dress for the evening, which will be tailored for each guest, for the occasion, by the Tailor from the Royal family can be organised (at an additional cost).

Overnight in Jaipur.

After early / packed breakfast transfer to Jaipur airport for the flight to Udaipur.

Udaipur – City of lakes and gardens, water and white stone, its sensual heritage is manifested in two palaces that seem to float in the middle of Lake Pichola.

On arrival you will be met by our representative and will visit the Old City where you will get to see the ephemeral art of Jal Sanjhi.

Presently, the art of Sanjhi painting is practiced by only a select few and remains a living tradition only in some of the temples of India. Our attempt is to try and revive this unique art form and all proceeds from the funds go towards preservation of this dying art form.

Later we explore the bustling by-lanes of Udaipur which have artisans practicing their traditional crafts handed down to them by their elders. Khari printers do decorative floral patterns in gold and silver on plain or printed fabric. Block printers print various designs and patterns in different colors with the help of wooden blocks. You’ll also find artisans carving furniture, making puppets and traditional wooden toys. Along with engraving and embossing on brass, silver, jewellery, copper and even pottery, Meenakari is a specialty of this region. Udaipur also specializes in stone carving, especially in marble and sandstone, with artisans working hard at chiseling their finest filigree work. Color as usual plays an important role in the life of Udaipur as in Rajasthan. It is wonderfully evident in ghagharas (long flowing skirts), cholis (blouses), and odhnis (long scarves) of the women as well as the turbans of the men.

We will organize an opportunity for you to talk to these traditional businessmen and get an insight into their history and background as you admire the skill that they bring to their art.

Followed by a visit to Vintage car museum – the collection of the Maharajah of Udaipur, housed in a heritage circular garage. The garage was built at the time where no one else in Udaipur owned cars, and includes an original Burmah Shell petrol pump.

Later check-in at the hotel. (Note: Hotel check in is at 1400 hours; early check in is subject to availability).

Early evening, enjoy a private boat ride on Lake Pichola (approximately for 45 minutes).

You will sail past the lovely Jag Mandir which witnessed two important historical events. This 17th century water palace was the refuge for Prince Khurram (later known as Shah Jahan) when he was exiled by his father. His palace here is a curiosity – the upper floor is designed in the Hindu style while the lower floor is built in the Muslim style. Later in during the uprising of 1857, the Rana of Mewar offered safety to several British families who fled from nearby Neemuch.

Spend three nights in Udaipur.

After breakfast in the hotel, excursion to Ranakpur Jain Temples (approximately 02 hours and 30 minutes drive each way).

Ranakpur is a popular place of pilgrimage and thus a living temple. During your visit you will see each shrine is attended by either a devotee or a priest. The rituals in a Jain Temple differ to those in a Hindu Temple. The temple was built in 1439 and is dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankara or saint. The whole, including the extraordinary collection of 1144 uniquely carved pillars, the richly decorated ceilings, and the friezes depicting the lives of the 24 Jain Tirthankara’s is fascinating. (Only audio guides available and Temples are open for Non Jains from 1200 – 1600 hours only).

Lunch at Mountabatten Lodge.

Overnight in Udaipur.

After breakfast proceed for the city tour.

Udaipur, a splash of colour in Rajasthan that is brighter when tinged with the tones of local lore and legends. Visit the City Palace, built in 1725, which houses the Dilkhush Mahal, Sheesh Mahal – studded with glittering Belgium Mirrors, Moti Mahal and the Palace of Lord Krishna all of which are ornately decorated. Later visit the Jagdish Temple. This temple was built in 1651 and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver in the Hindu Trinity of Gods. Also visit the Sahelion Ki Bari gardens and fountains. Later drive around the Fatehsagar Lake.

Later visit to Crystal Museum at Darbar Hall (city Palace).

Crystal Gallery is a sparkling paradise of overwhelming crystal collection located inside Fateh Prakash Palace (a part of City Palace Complex) in Udaipur. This haven of Oslers Crystals is around 129 years old but for almost a hundred years it was not open for public. Maharana Sajjan Singh bought these sparkling and best quality crystals from the famous manufacturers, F and C Osler Company, Birmingham, England. ‘Magnum opus’, a unique crystal, can also be seen here. A visit to the gallery is a rare chance of self-rewarding oneself with something incredible. The honey bottles, trays, cups and plates, glasses, candle stands and coasters all made up of glass shows a great deal of honed skills in glass work. And the bigger items include rich hangings, tables, throne-like chairs, table fountain and sofa set. As you walk by, you will experience a different world.

ENJOY LEARNING SECRET COOKING RECIPES WITH GOURMANDS SERVING THE ROYALS
The Bedla family has had the distinction of serving their cuisine to Queen Elizabeth, Jacqueline Kennedy and Pandit Jawarlal Nehru the first prime minister of independent India. Your guests who wish to learn about royal cuisines and enjoy dining with one have this opportunity to get a comprehensive set of cooking lessons following with a delicious lunch. Each guest shall be provided with a customised & personalised apron with your logo & name of each guest while learning about Indian Cuisine. Post lunch family shall present each guest India cook book with traditional recipes, signed by the family with the date of visit & their address.

Rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Udaipur.

After breakfast in the hotel, transfer to Udaipur airport for the flight to Mumbai.

Before you check in to your hotel, you enjoy a half day tour of this wonderful city. The first stop is at Dharavi. It is easy to think of it as the slum depicted in popular culture and movies like Slumdog Millionaire. But inspite of all the grunginess and squalor, Dharavi is one of the prime contributors to the GDP of Mumbai. With thousands of small scale industries thriving in the area, Dharavi generates revenue of almost $500 million US Dollars annually!

As history has it, Dharavi was a fishing village, with the kolis, or the fisher folks, as its main inhabitants. Due to the construction of a dam, the Dharavi creek dried up, making the fisher folk move to wetter pastures and paving way for new settlements to come in. The potters came in from Saurashtra to manufacture and sell earthen pots. Tanners came from Tamil Nadu to start the famous and lucrative leather industry. The artisans of Uttar Pradesh came in and set up embroidery industries and bakers from South set up sweet and savoury bakeries.

Other than the above mentioned industries, you will also tour the cardboard industries, the recycle industry, the Papaddam industry and finally take a walk down the winding route through the narrow residential areas – truly utilitarian in terms of architecture.

After the tour, you won’t call Dharavi a ‘slum’, but a land of opportunity. Stop for lunch on your drive to your hotel and upon reaching, check -in. The rest of the evening is at leisure.

Drive along the picturesque Marine Drive, fondly known as the ‘Queen’s Necklace.’

Spend two nights in Mumbai.

MUMBAI BY DAWN
It is a very early start for you this morning. Mumbai by Dawn is a unique offering, where you see the bustling city of Mumbai wake up. You get a peek into the little seen activities of the city, and get insights into what makes this magnificent Industrial capital of India tick and function.

On this morning’s walk you see hundreds of newspaper vendors sort out newspapers of 7 different languages, experience one-of-its-kind, fish auction of 20 tonnes of fish, observe an ‘only green’ herb market get set up for business across a popular bridge, watch the milkmen drive past with filled canisters, enjoy the melee of color at the flower markets, and soak in the clamour and chaos of the arrival of over 100 tonnes of vegetables, fruits and meat –‘Mumbai by Dawn’ truly defines the mercurial character of Mumbai, like none other.

What’s interesting is that when you walk the same lanes a few hours later, you won’t find any evidence of the morning’s hustle bustle. But this sneak peek comes at a price, waking up at 5.15 AM for one!

You return to your hotel by 8:30 AM

After breakfast in the hotel, enjoy sightseeing tour of Mumbai

Drive past the Parsi Towers of Silence, and the Jain temple. You also get a wonderful view of the Haji Ali Mosque, a shrine in honor of a Muslim Saint on an island 500 meters out at sea and is linked by a causeway to the mainland.

Visit Mani Bhawan (closed on public holidays), the house where the ‘Father of the Nation’, Gandhi, stayed on his early visits to the city. We drive up to the Malabar Hill to the lovely ‘Hanging Gardens’ and the Kamla Nehru Park from where you will get a wonderful view of Mumbai and the Arabian Sea. Then visit the Prince of Wales Museum housing rare artwork and archaeological finds.

1130 hours: Take a look at Dabbawallas activities

A dabbawala is a person in India, most commonly in Mumbai, who is part of a delivery system that collects hot food in lunch boxes from the residences of workers in the late morning, delivers the lunches to the workplace, predominantly using bicycles and the railway trains, and returns the empty boxes to the worker’s residence that afternoon. They are also used by meal suppliers in Mumbai, where they ferry ready, cooked meals from central kitchens to the customers and back. If desired a more personalised version can be made available (at an additional cost), where we shall visit a typical Mumbai house and the lady of the house shall prepare a lunch box, which will be later picked up by Dabbawallas. This lunch box will have a note from the guests to ensure the authenticity of the process. The lunch box shall be delivered by Dabbawallas at our specified location to our guest and guests can open and see their note kept inside.

In Mumbai, most office workers prefer to eat home-cooked food in their workplace rather than eat outside at a food stand or at a local restaurant, usually for reasons of taste and hygiene, hence the concept. A number of work-from-home women also supply such home-cooked meals, delivering through the dabbawala network.

The Mumbai dabbawallas are international figures thanks to Forbes Global. The Forbes story details the efficiency which with they deliver the dabbas or tiffins of their customers. Around 5,000 dabbawallas deliver 175,000 lunches every day and take the empty tiffin back. They make one mistake in 2 months. This means there is one error on every 16 million transactions! This is a six sigma performance (a term used in quality assurance if the percentage of correctness is 99.999999) – the performance which has made companies like Motorola and GE world famous for their quality!

Also stop at the ‘Dhobi Ghat’ (public laundries), where Mumbai’s ‘dirties’ are scrubbed, bashed, dyed, and hung out to dry. Watch as the local trains pass close by packed full of city commuters. (Photo stop only)

Afternoon visit Crawford Market followed by any one of the tours mentioned below:

Crawford Market: Spread over a vast area of 72,000 sq. yards, Crawford Market is extremely famous for its architecture. The impressive frieze at the entrance of the market will astonish the tourists. The place is also designed in such a manner so that it receives ample sunlight during the day. One of the main features of this market is the Clock Tower, adorned with intricate Victorian carvings. Built in 1871, this market was designed and conceptualized by William Emerson. Another interesting fact is that the market first got electricity in 1882, and became the first market in India to receive electricity.

The major things to buy in Crawford Market are fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables, as well as daily necessities apart from seasonal and luxury fruits and vegetables. During the Alphonso Mango season (April-May) this is the place to get the largest range in the city. While most stalls sell a range of produce, there are dedicated outlets, such as one that sells only bananas, but a wide range of different types to suit all tastes or uses. Also in the market, at the other end, there is a large pet animal market where dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, fish, parrots and songbirds are displayed and sold.

Chor Bazaar: This is a walk through Mumbai’s famous Thieves Market – Chor in English means thief.
Chor Bazaar has a whole range of products on offer, from genuine bargains to mass-produced junk. You can find brassware, ceramics, handicrafts, glass lamps, clocks, gramophones, old maps, paintings, dowry chests, coffee tables, rocking chairs, and everything else under the sun. Be prepared to rummage around if you want to buy something! If you do not want to shop, this walk can still be fun.

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum (Closed on Wednesdays and certain Public Holidays)
The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum seeks to serve the community as an institution dedicated to excellence in cultural education through exhibitions and different visual and intellectual media. To engage the community, especially children, to promote a greater appreciation of Mumbai’s artistic, cultural and economic history and development and to promote cross cultural understanding and cultural awareness at all levels.

Collections Stories: As Mumbai’s oldest museum, the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum showcases the city’s cultural heritage and history through a rare collection of 19th century fine and decorative arts that highlight early modern art practices and craftsmanship in the erstwhile Bombay Presidency and beyond. The permanent collection includes miniature clay models, dioramas, maps, lithographs, photographs, and rare books that document the life of the people of Mumbai and the history of the city from the late 18th to early 20th centuries. Since the establishment of the Museum Trust in 2003, the Museum has augmented its permanent collection with new acquisitions, to create a comprehensive representation of the city’s art and culture from the 19th century onwards, including contemporary art. The curatorial strategy and display highlight the primary themes within the collection.

Overnight in Mumbai.

Breakfast in the hotel.

Note: Hotel check out is at 1200 hours

Later in time transfer to Mumbai International Airport Terminal 2 to board the flight for onward journey.