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Tour Packages
India's
history goes back at least five thousand years making it oldest
culture in the world. Its chequered fortune are reflected in the
infinite verities of its monuments - Forts, Palaces and Temples.
In this tour we will take you some of the classical and best-known
sites of India including The Capital City -Delhi where every crumbling
wall has a story to tell. The city has lived through wars and resurrection,
repeatedly rising from the ashes. The city of Royal Splendor -Jaipur
with its magnificent fort - Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal - The landmark
of this beautiful Pink city. Agra -City of love and home to one
of the seven wonders of the world-the Taj Mahal. The temples of
Khajuraho, where Life, in every form and mood, has been capured
in stone. Varanasi - Oldest city in the world, the city of Nirvana
and Ghats where people still are having their daily prayers and
rituals and Temples and centuries old culture. The mix of all these
attractions makes a perfect blend of Classical Journey "
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Duration:
8 Nights / 9 Days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho
- Varanasi - Delhi
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Day 01: Arrive
Delhi:
Assistance and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, explore the
sights of Delhi. In Delhi the march of history and the imprint of
time are a part of its ethos. Many dynasties have added to the diverse
cultures and have developed their own identity. The essence of Delhi
can be found in the narrow lanes around the Chandni Chowk, Red Fort
and Jama Masjid area. New Delhi is dynamically different where the
broad roads are tree-lined and during springtime are ablaze with
different colours. A drive around the white colonial circular arcade
at Connaught Place, Presidential Palace and the government buildings
made of red sandstone gives the experience of being in a totally
different city. A short drive brings us to the great mosque - the
Jama Masjid built by Shah Jahan. Continue on to see the memorial
built for Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat before returning to our hotel.
Overnight stay.
Day 02: Delhi
Today you will explore other sights of Delhi. Contemporary
history unfolds as we see the Qutab Minar - the tallest stone tower
in India built in 1191 AD. Close by are the cloisters of one of
the first mosque built in India, the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque. In
the center of its courtyard is an amazing 2000 year old iron pillar
erected in 4 AD, cast of such pure iron that it has never rusted.
We continue to Humayun's tomb built by the widow of the Mughal Emperor
Humayun (some say the inspiration for the Taj Mahal). A drive through
Delhi's broad tree-lined avenues brings us to India Gate- a memorial
to the "unknown soldier", Rashtrapati Bhawan (residence
of the president of India), past Rajpath and leading to Connaught
Circus a shoppers paradise, you can bargain and get the best price
ever. Afternoon free, overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur (By Surface 265kms
/ 6hrs):
Morning proceed to Jaipur by road, on arrival check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon visit the City Palace, a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani
architecture is now a museum, containing all the paraphernalia of
Jaipur's princely past. Jai Singh, notable astronomer, built for
himself the curious Jantar Mantar, an observatory of immense brick
and mortar instruments of astonishing accuracy. Not far from Jantar
Mantar, is the beautiful Hawa Mahal (palace of winds), tall and
pink, faced with delicate pierced stone, it is not really a palace.
The queens of Jaipur and the royal ladies once used this decorative
facade to watch, unobserved, numerous festive processions winding
through the streets of their city.
Day 04: Jaipur:
In the morning excursion to Amber Fort and enjoy an elephant ride
on the ramparts of the fort, for six centuries the capital of the
state. The pavilions and courtyards of the palace ascend in successive
levels up the hill The Sheesh Mahal, or pavilion of mirrors, the
finest of its kind, is studded with small mirrors which reflect
flame in a thousand flickering lights. Afternoon free for leisure
/ independent activities, overnight stay.
Day 05: Jaipur - Agra (By Surfaces
235km / 6 hrs):
After breakfast drive to Agra, en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri
- a fascinating Ghost town, lies a little before Agra. Emperor Akbar,
wearying of Agra built a new capital here, only to abandon it a
few years later for lack of water. And there it remains, its fortifications,
massive gateway and palaces, in a wonderful state of preservation.
Set like a jewel in a courtyard of pink sandstone is the marble
tomb of the Saint Salim Chishti, enclosed by delicately carved marble
screens. Arrive Agra and check-in at hotel, later in the day visit
Taj Mahal - built by a grief-stricken emperor, Shah Jahan, as a
memorial of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, retains its pristine
beauty. Agra Fort - perhaps the most moving view of the Taj Mahal
is from a little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort across the River
Jamuna. Overnight stay.
Day 06: Agra - Khajuraho (By
Air / Train):
After breakfast in the morning transfer to airport for flight to
Khajuraho, assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon
sight seeing tour of temples, the Khajuraho temples were built in
the short span of a hundred years, from 950 - 1050 AD, in a truly
inspired burst of creativity. Of the 85 original temples, 22 have
survived till today to constitute one of the world's great artistic
wonders. Some of the famous ones are temples of Kandariya Mahadev,
Chausath Yogini, Chitragupta, Vishwanath, Lakshamana, Duladeo, Chaturbhuj
and Parsvanath. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07: Khajuraho - Varanasi (By Air /
Train)
Morning transfer to Khajuraho airport for flight toVaranasi,
assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel, overnight stay.
Day 08: Varanasi:
The oldest city in the world, the city of Nirvana and Ghats where
people still have their daily prayers and rituals and Temples and
centuries old culture. Rarely does any place influence the life
of a religious community in such totality as Varanasi, an ultimate
pilgrimage, a city dedicated to the Gods. This eternal city is one
of the most important pilgrimage cities of the world. Situated on
the banks of the river Ganges this city has been the centre of learning
for more than 2,000 years. The ancient names of Varanasi are Kashi
and Banaras as described in the Hindu mythology. The present name
is derived from two rivers Asi and Varuna. Sunrise boat ride on
the river Ganges and later city tour of Varanasi, visit Vishwanath
Temple. The gold plating on the shikharas was a gift of Maharaja
Ranjit Singh in 1835. On account of this it is popularly known as
Golden Temple. Bharat Mata Temple, a novel temple dedicated to Mother
India, And drive through the Bazaar. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath,
here in this peaceful Deer Park, the Lord Buddha preached his first
sermon more than 2500 years ago. The site is marked by the massive
Dhamek Stupa which is believed to date back to 500 AD. The remains
of the great Ashoka Pillar still stand before the main shrine. Overnight
stay at the hotel.
Day 09: Varanasi - Delhi:
Assistance and transfer for flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi.
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