Delhi/Varanasi/Khajuraho/Agra/Jaipur/Udaipur/Aurangabad/Mumbai/Delhi
01st day.
Arrive Delhi. Our representative will receive at airport and transfer
you to Hotel Taj Mahal/The Oberoi by private car.
Delhi:The capital city of Independent India
is often the starting point of a visit to India. Like Rome it is an
eternal city and is a name with music in it for most of the people.
For Indians it is the capital of their country, the centre of power
and cultural; for the simple villager it is identified as the home of
Panditji, as Mr. Nehru was affectionately known. For foreigners who
have read of it in their newspaper and seen on their Television, it
is a strange, and sometimes puzzling blend of ancient and modern, of
pageantry and socialistic planning.
There are today two Delhi’s :Old Delhi
- the city built by Shahjahan the man who built the Taj Mahal and New
Delhi - built by the British in 1931. It is this juxtaposition of the
Old and the New one which is one of the attraction of the capital. While
the Old Delhi evokes a distinctly oriental atmosphere, New Delhi has
wide avenues and imposing office buildings. Both the cities with monuments
and mosques that can keep any tourist happy for days.
Overnight in hotel.
02nd day.
In Delhi. After breakfast depart for sightseeing of Old Delhi by private
car with an English speaking guideto visit :-
Ferozshah Kotla: Is the site of the city Ferozabad
built in the 14th century by Emperor Ferozshah Tughlaq. The famed 14
metre-high polished sandstone Ashoka Pillar carrying Emperor Ashoka’s
message of peace which stands here today is around 2,300 years old.
Ferozabad, the fifth city was demolished by Shah Jahan (17th century)
to built Shahjahanabad.
Rajghat: This simple square platform of Black
Marble on the banks of the River Yamuna marks the place where Mahatma
Gandhi was cremated. His last words “He’ram” are inscribed
on a platform which is surrounded by a serene garden.
Red Fort: Emperor Shah Jehan, the builder of
the Taj Mahal built Delhi's most magnificent monument, the Red Fort,
in 1648. Some of the buildings it encloses are Diwan-I-am or the hall
meant for public audiences; Diwan-I-Khas, where private audiences were
granted; Rang Mahal, the water cooled apartment of the royal ladies;
the Pearl Mosque, a lovely, ornate dream in white marble.
Jama Masjid: Is the largest mosque in India,
and stands across the road from the Red Fort. Built in 1656, it is an
eloquent reminder of the Mughal religious fervour. Its spacious courtyard
can hold thousands of the faithful.
Chandni Chowk: Its nerve centre, is still a
very busy commercial centre, and in its ancient, narrow lanes is kept
alive the traditional workmanship, which makes Delhi famous.
Lakshmi Narayan Temple: Popularly known as
Birla Mandir, is a large Hindu Temple built in 1938. People of all faith
can enter and worship but one must walk barefoot into the courtyard
and further on.
Return to hotel for lunch.
After lunch, leave by the same car and guide for sightseeing of New
Delhi to visit:-
India Gate: It is a majestic high arch, 42
metres high, built as a memorial to the Indian Soldiers killed in World
War I. Beneath it burns an eternal flame. From the base of the arch,
one can get a good view of Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Humayuns Tomb: It was built by Humayun’s
widowed Queen Haji Begum, in the 16th century. Architecturally the forerunner
of the Taj Mahal, it stands in Nizamuddin, which has Mughal architecture
at its graceful best.
Bahai Temple: Situated atop the Kalkaji hill,
this distinctive lotus shaped marvel in marble, surrounded by a landscaped
garden, has been dubbed the ‘Taj Mahal of the 21st century’.
Qutab Minar: The 72.5 metre high-tower dates
back to the 13th century and is one of the greatest bequests of Islamic
culture. At its base lies the Quwwatul-Islam Masjid, the first mosque
in India.
Iron Pillar: A famous iron pillar of the 5th
century, inside Qutub Minar complex. It has remained rust free for 1500
years. According to local belief if you can get your fingers to touch,
with your back to the pillar, your wishes will be granted.
Rashtrapati Bhawan: It is the official residence
of the President Of India, formerly the residence of the Viceroy of
India, it has a magnificent view of the Rajpath and symmetrical North
and South Block Government offices. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and
occupied in 1929, it is set in 330 acres of land. Imperial in design,
it has spacious staterooms and an elegant Mughal Garden open to public
once a year around February and March.
Central Secretariat Buildings.
The Parliament House: This circular shaped
colonnaded building houses the two houses of parliament - the Lok Sabha
and the Rajya Sabha. Its doomed Central Hall is 90 feet in diameter.
A drive through the Diplomatic Enclaves to see the various High Commissions.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
03rd day
After breakfast depart Delhi for Rishikesh (234 kms) by private car
with a good driver, arriving Hotel Ganga Kinare by lunch time.
RISHIKESH : Rishikesh is famous as a ‘Holy
City’ of different Ashrams like Gita Bhawan, Swarg Ashram, Parmarth
Niketan and Shivananda Ashram (Divine Life Society). It is also famous
for its Lakshman Jhoola, Bharat Temple, Triveni Ghat, Rishikund, Raghunath
Temple, Pushkar Temple as well as for an Antibiotic Project at Vibhadra.
After settling down in the hotel drive to Gita Bhawan to view AARTI
(Fire Pooja) in the evening.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
04th day
In Rishikesh. After breakfast depart for sightseeing of Rishikesh by
the same car and driver to visit :-
LAKSHMAN JHOOLA, BHARAT TEMPLE, TRIVENI GHAT, LAXMAN TEMPLE, SWARG
ASHRAM AND GITA BHAWAN.
Return to hotel for lunch.
After lunch depart for an excursion to Haridwar by the same car and
driver:-
Haridwar: Famous as Hari Ka Dwar means first
step on the way to heaven, which is most important among seven Mahapuris
of India.
Places to visit at Haridwar:- HAR-KI-PAIRI,
BHIMGODA TANK, SAPTA RISHI ASHRAM, GURUKUL KANGRI UNIVERSITY, DAKSHAMADEV
TEMPLE, SATI KUND, KANKHAL, MANSA DEVI, RAMAKRISHNA MISSION AND CHANDI
DEVI TEMPLE.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
05th day.
After breakfast depart Rishikesh for Delhi by the same car and driver,
arriving Taj Mahal/The Oberoi Hotel by lunch time.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in hotel.
06th day
After breakfast depart Delhi for Jaipur (270 kms) by the same car and
driver, arriving Jai Mahal Palace/The Trident Hotel before lunch.
JAIPUR: Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan,
popularly known as the pink city, built by Raja Jai Singh in the 18th
century. It is surrounded by hills topped with rugged fortresses, dotted
with fairy-tale palaces. Ambling camels and brightly-dressed peasants,
reflect Jaipur’s desert heritage.
The picturesque city, a fantasy in stone, sit in desert land and is
encircled by rugged ranges of the Aravallis. These ranges are crowned
with medieval fortresses reminiscent of the days when the valiant Rajputs
fought fierce battle and long drawn out wars to protect their beloved
land from invaders.
After lunch at leisure or to do what you please.
SHOPPING AT JAIPUR: Paradise for the famous
Rajasthan’s handicrafts and here are available Tie and dye, block
printed textiles, beautiful jewellery, embossed or inlaid brass ware,
lacquer work, paper made toys, gold and silver wax printed textiles,
blue pottery, ivory carvings and embroidered slippers.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
07th day
In Jaipur. After breakfast depart for an excursion to Amber Palace and
Fort by the same car with an English speaking guide.
Enjoy a truly Indian Experience with an Elephant ride at the Palace
like Maharajas and Maharani used to do.
Amber Palace: Amber is a fascinating blend
of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th century by Raja
Man Singh, it sprawls on the hill side. Built in red sandstone and white
marble, the palace complex has some very interesting apartments, the
like of which are not to be found anywhere else in the country.
Return to hotel for lunch.
After lunch depart for sightseeing of Jaipur city by the same car and
guide to visit:-
The City Palace: This former royal residence
is built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. Contains an excellent
collection of miniature paintings, costumes and armoury.
Hawa Mahal: The intriguing ‘Palace of
Winds’ is really a facade built in 1799 to allow royal ladies to
view the city from the windows.
The astronomical Observatory: Also known as
“Jantar Mantar” is a magnificent stone observatory built by
Raja Jai Singh in 1728.
The Museum: On display here are some magnificent
medieval carpets, most of them from Afghanistan and Pakistan, some of
the collection of Jaipur and Mughal school miniatures and rare Sanskrit
and Quranic manuscripts. Royal palanquins, gilt studded ivory howdahs,
and one of India’s largest chandeliers complete the collection.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
08th day
After breakfast depart Jaipur for Agra (260 kms) by the same car and
driver, stopping enroute to see Fatehpur Sikri.
FATEHPUR SIKRI : designed by King Akbar as
his capital, the city was lived-in for only a very few years - between
1570 and 1586. It is a beautiful architectural city built of red sand
stone, which is now deserted. Today, this complex of palaces is a beautifully
preserved -ghost city.
After seeing Fatehpur Sikri continue drive to Agra, arriving Taj View/The
Trident Hotel by afternoon.
AGRA: Once the magnificent Mughal Capital,
Agra is renowned for the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the
world. This exquisite mausoleum stands eloquent witness to Emperor Shah
Jahan’s immortal love to his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Agra also has other historic monument of great beauty, the mausoleum
of Itmad-ud-Daulah’s; the massive Agra Fort and nearby Fatehpur
Sikri, the abandoned city of red stone.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in hotel.
09th day
After an early breakfast depart for sightseeing of Agra City by the
same car with an English speaking guide to visit:-
Taj Mahal: The magnificent Taj Mahal, built
by Emperor Shahjahan in white marble brought from Jaipur, in the early
1600's for his beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj, once described as
"poetry in stone", is justly recognised as one of the true
wonders of the world, where 20,000 people from sunrise to sunset which
took 22 years to complete its construction. Even after years, now this
exquisite mausoleum stands eloquent witness to Emperor Shah Jahan’s
immortal love to his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
AGRA FORT : Built by Akbar the Great, is a
blend of architectural styles used during the reign of three emperors,
which includes the Pearl Mosque, the Palace, and the Halls of Private
and Public Audience. You can find the place where Shajahan was imprisoned
by his last son Aurangazeb for 7 ½ years and died.
Tomb of Itmad-ud-Dulla: Built by Empress Noor
Jahan in memory of her father- Shahjahan. The timeless city of Agra
also offers you many more monuments and tombs, all exquisite in architectural
skill and beauty.
Return to hotel for a quick lunch and check out.
After lunch our representative will transfer you to airport by private
car:-
Depart Agra IC 7408 1305
Arrive Khajuraho 1345
THE ABOVE FLIGHT OPERATES ONLY ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.
Our representative will receive at airport and transfer to Hotel Taj
Chandela/The Jass by private car.
KHAJURAHO; No visit to the state can be called
complete without the visit to the marvels of the artisans of the Chandellas
at Khajuraho. Only twenty two of eighty five temples remain to tell
the glory of the Chandellas-a warrior Rajput clan, who built these temples
in 10th and 11th centuries.
The sculptures show the distinctive influence of Hindu, Buddhist and
Jain religions. Love is the theme and women the central character. Here
there is perhaps the greatest collection of erotic sculptures in the
world.
After settling down in the hotel depart for sightseeing of the famous
erotic temples of Khajuraho by private car with an English speaking
guide to visit:-
WESTERN GROUP OF TEMPLES: KANDARIYA MAHADEO
TEMPLE, LAKSHMANA TEMPLE, CHITRAGUPTA TEMPLE, DEVI JAGDAMBI TEMPLE.
EASTERN GROUP OF TEMPLES: VAMANA TEMPLE, GURU GHANTAL TEMPLE.
SOUTHERN GROUP OF TEMPLES: DULADEO TEMPLE AND CHATURBHUJ
TEMPLE.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
10th day
Morning at leisure.
After an early lunch our representative will transfer you to airport
by private car:-
Depart Khajuraho 9W 334 1330
Arrive Varanasi 1410
Our representative will receive at airport and transfer you to Taj Ganges/Clarks
Tower by private car.
VARANASI: Banaras is an ace Tourist Spot after
Agra, Delhi , Kashmir. While Agra presents the TAJ, Delhi the glory
of Moghuls, Kashmir the beautiful lakes and gardens, Banaras (Varanasi)
mirrors to the Tourist, the people, their faith, their rituals and the
way they live and die. Here is India! They say:- None escapes the charm
of its river front , the scenic beauty of its ghats the chiming of its
temple bell , the colourful crowd of its holy men ,the beauty of its
brocade and the gaiety of its bazaars. What he sees is nowhere to be
seen , what he finds here is nowhere to be found.
The INDIA without BANARAS is to ITALY without ROME.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in hotel.
11th day
In Varanasi. After breakfast depart to enjoy boat excursion on River
Ganges to see the various ghats like:-
DASHASWAMEDHA GHAT, RAJGHAT, MUNSHIGHAT, MANIKARNIKA GHAT, PANCH
GANGA GHAT AND HARISHCHANDRA GHAT.
After the boat ride, walk through narrow bazaar and visit GOLDEN TEMPLE,
GYAN VAPI (WELL OF KNOWLEDGE) etc.
Return to hotel for late breakfast after visiting:-
DURGA TEMPLE, BHARAT MATA TEMPLE AND BENARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY.
Arrive hotel for breakfast.
Rest until lunch.
After lunch depart for an excursion to Sarnath by the same car with
guide:-
SARNATH: After attaining enlightenment, Buddha
came to Sarnath, where he gave his first sermon. In the sylvan surroundings
of a deer park, he initiated his first five disciples into the Buddhist
monkshood. Here began one of the greatest religions of the world. Emperor
Ashoka erected a magnificent stupa here. Forgotten for centuries, sarnath
was excavated by British archaeologists in 1836.
Return to hotel in the evening.
Overnight in hotel.
12th day.
After a leisurely breakfast our representative will transfer you to
airport for taking flight to Kathmandu or to Delhi.
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