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Central
India - Central
India - Central India is in the very
heart of India and geographically it is a land of
contrasts, with river valleys, dense forests and
rolling plains and also has been the site of human
activity since prehistoric times and its central
location explains its turbulent history, reflected
in the hundreds of archaeological sites throughout
the region that contain art forms representing virtually
every phase in Indian history. Innumerable monuments,
exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts and palaces
are reminders of the days gone by, of empires &
kingdoms, of great warriors and builders, poets
and musicians, saints & philosophers, of religions
like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism & Islam. A
good part of this region is forested, offering a
unique & exciting panorama of wildlife. Erotic
sculptures & temples of Khajuraho are also among
the most popular tourist destination for the visitors.
Most destinations in the region are well served
by air. Daily flight operates to Khajuraho, Varanasi,
from Delhi. These destinations are also on trunk
rail routes and are linked by national highways.
| Duration:
07 Nights / 08 Days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Agra - Gwalior
-Jhansi - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi. |
Day 01:
Delhi
Arrival at the International airport. You will be
received by our representative and transferred to
the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast city tour of New Delhi & Old
Delhi covering Birla Temple, India gate, Parliament
area, Government buildings, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab
Minar, Gandhi memorial, Jama Masjid. Overnight Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra
After Breakfast, morning Drive to Agra . Half Day
city tour visiting Taj Mahal, Red fort, Itmad-ud-Daula's
Tomb. Evening free or visit Taj Mahal at sunset
(optional). Overnight at Agra.
Day 04: Agra - Gwalior
After breakfast, transfer to railway-station to
catch the train for Gwalior. On arrival transfer
to hotel. Afternoon visit the Man Mandir, Gujari
Mahal (an archaeological museum), The fort, Temples
of Sas-Bahu, Teli Ka Mandir, Jai Vilas Palace, Tomb
of Gaus Mohammad and the Mausoleum of Tansen. Overnight
at Gwalior.
Day 05: Gwalior / Jhansi
/ Khajuraho
After breakfast, transfer to railway-station to
catch the train for Jhansi. Arrive Jhansi &
drive to Khajuraho. Afternoon visit the world famous
Khajuraho temples were built by the Chandela kings
between 950 AD and 1050 AD. Overnight at Khajuraho.
Day 06: Khajuraho - Varanasi
After breakfast, free at leisure till you transfered
to airport for flight to Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi
and transfer to hotel. Rest of the Day at leisure.
Evening visit to Sarnath, the principle centre of
Buddhism. It was here around 530 B.C that Buddha
preached his 1st sermon after gaining enlightenment.
Also visit Dhamekh and Dharmarajika stupas. Overnight
Varanasi.
Day 07: Varanasi - Delhi
Early morning boat ride on river Ganges to see the
beautiful sunrise at Ganges. After breakfast visit
ghats & temples and Benaras Hindu University.
Overnight Varanasi.
Evening transfer to railway-station for overnight
journey to New Delhi.
Day 08: Delhi
Early morning arrival at Delhi. You will be picked
up and transferred to your hotel / Airport for end
of the Sevices. |