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Duration
: 08 Nights /
09 Days |
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Places
to visit :
Delhi - Alwar - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi -
Delhi |
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Day 01:
Delhi Sight-Seeing
Y ou
will be picked up from your hotel and proceed for a
full-day tour of Old & New Delhi. (Start at 0900 hrs).
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would
entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where
Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest
mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most
opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire
Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk
NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi
would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub
Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath,
past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the
President's Residence and would end with a drive
through the Diplomatic Enclave. After the sightseeing,
check in at THE PARK in Connaught Place. Relax in the
evening or roam the Connaught Place market
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Day 02:
Delhi - Alwar
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Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for ALWAR and reach by
noon
150 Km from Jaipur and 170 Km from Delhi - ALWAR nest
between a cluster of small hills of the ARAVALLI
range. Perched on the most prominent of these hills is
a massive ancient fort that whispers tales of the rich
history of the city
Apart from its long history, the city has a rich
natural heritage with some beautiful lakes and
picturesque valley thickly wooded in parts.
Some of the finest variety of birds and animals are
spotted here. ALWAR has one of the finest wild life
sanctuaries in Rajasthan - SARISKA, which is an
excellent tiger country.
Visit the PALACE and complete all sightseeing and stay
at SARISKA PALACE for the night.
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Day
03: Alwar - Jaipur
P roceed
to Jaipur after breakfast. Reach by noon
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 - 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
Shopping in the city. Overnight at Jaipur |
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Day
04: Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for morning excursion to Amber Fort. 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
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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 953 niches and windows.
Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal
grandstand for the palace women
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Relax in the evening. Overnight at Jaipur.
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Day
05: Jaipur - Agra
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed to Agra
Visit Fatehpur Sikri en-route
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The deserted, red
Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his
capital and palace in the late 16th century is an
exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city
and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not
hard to imagine what the court life must have been
like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the
Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Reach Agra and check in at hotel
Badal
 Singh
established the city of Taj in 1475. Agra finds
mention in the Mahabharat as Agraban. This city in
those days was considered to be the sister-city of
Mathura, which was more prominent than Agraban. Agra
came into its own when the Lodhi Kings chose this
place beside the RIVER YAMUNA to be their capital
city. Sikander Lodhi made Agra his capital but Babar
defeated the Lodhis to capture not only Agra but also
laid the foundation of the Mughal empire
The coming of Babar heralded a new era, which was to
see Agra at its zenith during the reign of Akbar,
Jehangir and Shah Jahan. It was during Akbar's period
that Agra became the center of art, culture and
commerce and learning. This trend reached its height
when Shah Jahan became the ruler
In the Mid 16th century and earlier 17th century Agra
witnessed a frenzied building activity and it was
during this time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was
built. The buildings made during this era were purely
in the contemporary Mughal style and of very high
quality. The same is still reflected in whatever
monuments remain in Agra. The narrow lanes of Agra
filled with aroma of Mughlai cuisine, the craftsman
who are busy in crating master pieces with their skill
all remind of the Mughal royalty which this city had
once experienced. Today whatever remains, has become a
major tourist attraction which has taken Agra again to
the heights of glory but this time as a major tourist
destination of India.
Visit the TAJ MAHAL - one of the Seven Wonders of the
World was built by Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was
completed in 1651AD. Taj Mahal - The symbol of Love
was built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal (Shah Jahan' s
second Wife).
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Overnight at Agra
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Day
06: Agra - Khajuraho
Proceed for city
sightseeing after breakfast
AGRA FORT - Built
by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort
is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is
the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major
tourist attraction
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Agra Fort we will visit BABY TAJ - The interiors of
which are considered better than the TajTransfer to
the airport for flight to Khajuraho. Reach and
transfer to hotel
Situated in the heart of India, in the state of Madhya
Pradesh, Khajuraho is a fascinating village with a
quaint, rural ambience and a rich cultural heritage,
honored by the world as India's unique contribution to
human civilization. The Chandela dynasty built
eighty-five temples here. Only twenty remain as
embodiments of Indian architectural and sculptural art
at its most evolved state. Even ten centuries after
they were constructed, the temples of Khajuraho
reflect an eternal philosophy relevant to all mankind.
The temple of Khajuraho is a world heritage site and
belong not just to India but to the world. The nearby
Panna national park is a project tiger park making the
area a unique combination of outstanding cultural and
natural heritage - one of the few millennium
destinations of the world
Afternoon visit the WESTERN TEMPLES
Overnight at Khajuraho
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Day
07: Khajuraho - Varanasi
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer in time to airport for flight to Varanasi.
Upon arrival at Varanasi, you will be met and
transferred to hotel
Varanasi is the World's most ancient living city.
Sunrise on the river front, as seen from a boat, can
be spiritually uplifting sight. Crowded with temples,
and it's labyrinth of streets, the city attracts the
maximum number of tourists. The religious capital of
Hinduism, Varanasi is the carpet manufacturing place
of India. It was previously known as Kashi - the city
that illuminates. The present name is derived from the
fact that the city is at the confluence of the rivers
Varuna and Asi
Overnight at Varanasi
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Day
08: Varanasi
M orning
drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the
sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and
witness the living traditions of one of the world's
oldest and most important
religions. (To start at 0500 hrs. for the best
lifetime experience) For you to appreciate this
remarkable city, we'll transfer you to the banks of
the River Ganges before the sun rises. Board a boat
with your guide and proceed to the middle of the
river, where at sunrise the sight unfolds before you.
Thousands of faithful come daily to the banks to bathe
and pray while in the background, temples and palaces
rise in tiers from the water's edge. Then return for a
walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks
of "Ganga". As shops are opening, the place now
becomes a beehive of activity as the faithful are
coming and going. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple while
returning to the hotel.
Return for breakfast to the hotel. Proceed for day
guided tour of Varanasi including the Gyanvapi Mosque
and Benaras Hindu University.
Overnight at Varanasi
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Day 09: Varanasi - Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing of SARNATH.
Sarnath ? 5 miles out of Varanasi for a day excursion:
One of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where
Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC. Witness
the ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and
then visit a fine Museum which houses an excellent
collection of Buddhist art and sculptures found at the
site.
Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi.
Reach Delhi and you will be transferred to your hotel
or airport
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