01 Day: Arrival Delhi:
On arrival at Delhi International Airport, you will
be welcomed by our representative then transfer to the
hotel where we hold the room on ready occupancy basis.
Overnight at the hotel
02 Day:
Delhi:
After breakfast take sightseeing tour of historic city
visiting Old Delhi: the majestic Red Fort, a marvel
in red sandstone, Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in
India, both built by emperor Shah Jahan of Taj Mahal
fame, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw
ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk;
later take sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting Rashtrapati
Bhawan, one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys;
the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian
soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan
Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India’s leading
industrial families; Humayun’s Tomb, lotus shaped
Bhai’s Temple, Qutub Minar , built by Qutub-ud-din
Aibek of the Slave Dynasty. In the evening you can visit
see Light and Sound show at Red fort. Return to the
hotel for overnight stay.
03 Day:
Delhi - Varanasi (By Air):
Morning after breakfast checkout the hotel and transfer
to the airport to board the flight for Varanasi IC806
departs at 1100 hours and arrive at 1215 hours. Assistance
on arrival in Varanasi and transfer to the hotel. Relax
for some time & take an excursion tour to Sarnath
- 10 kms visit the deer park and Bodhi Tree where Lord
Buddha preached his First Sermon. Drive back to Varanasi,
evening free to relax, overnight in Varanasi
04 Day:
Varanasi - Satna - Khajuraho (By Train):
Early morning take a boat ride on the Ganges at dawn
when it is full of pilgrims is an amazing place to witness
the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and
most important religions. While on the boat you will
also see the cremation ceremonies of dead bodies as
per Hindi Rituals. After lunch visit to Banaras Hindu
University - probably the largest residential university
in Asia, in the university visit Bharat Kala Museum.
Later proceed on a tour of the temples of Varanasi visiting
the Golden Temple dedicated to lord Shiva, the Durga
temple dedicated to goddess Durga. Interestingly the
Durga Temple is also known as the Monkey Temple due
to the large number of monkeys found in the Temple premises,
in the evening you can take a walk through the narrow
lane to explore and colorful market of the ancient city.
Later transfer to the Railway station to board the train
1062 MFP LTTE Express depart at 23.35 hours. Overnight
at the board
05 Day:
Khajuraho:
Assistance on Satna Railway Station (nearest railhead
of Khajuraho - 115 kms) at 0625 hours, and drive to
Khajuraho 2 ½ hours drive, on arrival transfer
to the hotel. After some relaxation take a sightseeing
tour of Khajuraho, visiting Western group of Temples
consisting of the massive Lakshmana Temple dedicated
to lord Vishnu, the Lakshmi and Varaha temples dedicated
to Vishnu’s consort Lakshman, the Kandariya Mahadev
Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Chausath Yogini
temple dedicated to goddess Kali. Also visit Archaeological
museum with its collection of stone sculptures of the
Chandela dynasty. Overnight at the hotel in Khajuraho
06 Day:
Khajuraho - Satna - Agra (By train):
Early morning visit Eastern group of Temples and visit
the Jain temples of Parsvanath, Adinath, and Shanti
Nath. Also visit the temples of Vamana and Brahma/Hanuman
both dedicated to lord Vishnu. Later drive to Satna
117 kms, on arrival transfer to the railway station
to board the schedule train to Agra (Train no. 2189
Mahakaushal Express) at 1900 hours, arrival at Agra
next day morning at 0645 hours. Overnight at the board.
07 Day:
Agra:
Assistance on arrival at Agra Station and transfer to
the hotel after some relaxation take a sightseeing tour
of the city visiting the Agra Fort from where one can
get the most moving view of the Taj from the little
octagonal tower in the Agra Fort, which lies, across
the river Jamuna. Later visit the Pearl Mosque and the
Tomb of Itamad-ud-Daula built by Empress Noorjehan in
memory of her father. In the evening you may visit to
the souvenirs market of Agra, one should visit Oswal
Emporium where they have built a Mini Taj Mahal inside
their showroom and it took 10 years for the artists
to complete the mini replica of the Taj. The show room
conducts free sound & light show showing the eras
of Taj Mahal. Overnight in Agra.
Note: Taj Mahal is closed on
every Friday.
08 Day:
Agra - Jaipur (230 kms - 5 hours):
Today early morning visit to witness incomparable Taj
Mahal with its’ speculative view at the time of
Sunrise. Taj Mahal, the architectural modern day wonder
of the world; this monument is a fine example of the
fusion of many architectural styles is one of the wonders
of the modern world. Taj, endowed it with some of the
loveliest buildings in the world. After visit checkout
the hotel and drive to Jaipur en route visit Old deserted
town of Mughal Dynasty - Fatehpur Sikri built in red
sandstone in honour of Saint Salim Chisti who foretold
the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example
of robust stability combined with originality. Each
important edifice here represents a type by itself.
Notable among them is the Diwane Khas, Punch Mahal,
the Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Bulund Darwaza. Later
continue to proceed to Jaipur. On arrival transfer to
hotel After a relaxation, if time permits in the evening
visit to Birla Temple, speculator white marble temple,
glitters in the in the night, at the time of dinner
visit to Chokhi Dhani - an ethnic 5 star resort serving
Rajasthani & Continental cuisine with live music,
astrology, games, folk dances and music, puppet shows
in an ambiance of an ethnic village. Return to the hotel
for overnight.
09 Day:
Jaipur:
Today after breakfast explore the Pink City with an
excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city,
enjoy the experience of ride on elephant back to and
from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of City Palace in the heart
of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal
architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum. Jantar
Mantar is the largest of the five observatories built
by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of
Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch
the royal processions without being seen, all monuments
are located in the vicinity of City Palace Complex of
Jaipur. Later late afternoon is kept free to visit the
famous Markets of Textiles, Gems, Carpets, and handicrafts.
Jaipur is an ideal place for buying souvenirs. One can
also visit Nahargarh Fort to see it illuminated over
the floodlights. Return to the hotel for overnight.
10 Day:
Jaipur - Jodhpur- (340 kms - 6 to 7 hrs):
Today after breakfast checkout the hotel and drive to
Jodhpur, en route visit Pushkar, the known destination
of world fame cattle faire, the only Temple of Lord
Brahma on the bank of Pushkar Lake surrounded by the
Ghats and one can see devotees praying and taking a
dip in the holy water of Pushkar Lake. One can have
lunch at Pushkar Palace hotel, which is over looking
the lake; later proceed to Jodhpur, on arrival transfer
to hotel. In the evening you may opt to visit On the
Rocks a garden restaurant serving ethnic food followed
by live music and folk dance, located at Ajit Bhawan.
Later return to the hotel for overnight stay.
10 Day: Jodhpur - Udaipur:
(276 Kms 5 - 5 ½ hours):
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Jodhpur
including Clock Tower, Mehrangarh Fort situated at an
altitude of about 125 meters and is spread over an area
of 5 sq. km and it has seven gates, Jaswant Thada is
a white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja
Jaswant Singh, followed by visit to Umaid Bhawan Palace
which is a majestic Palace building that presently functions
as a hotel and museum. Later check out the hotel and
drive to Udaipur, en route visiting the Jain temples
at Ranakpur Temples of 12 Century - The cluster of temples,
made of intricately sculpted white marble, built out
of marbles with 108 carved pillars each carved differently
from others. Come across as a marvellous feat of architecture.
You may opt for lunch at Ranakpur. Afterwards continue
to proceed to Udaipur, on arrival transfer to hotel.
Evening free to relax, optionally you can take a walk
through the narrow lanes and back streets of Udaipur
up to the Washing Ghats at the lake Pichola. Enjoy Boat
ride at Lake Pichola and also opt for dinner at Lake
Palace Hotel, located amidst the Lake. Overnight at
the hotel.
11 Day:
Udaipur:
After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Udaipur,
visiting City Palace built in 1559, a small palace over
looking at the Lake Pichola, the additions were made
to it by successive Kings of Udaipur gradually evolved
become the larges place in Rajasthan, Main attraction
of Place are Durbar Hall, Crystal Gallery, Palace Museum
and Jagdish Temple. Later visit Saheli Ki Bari that
is a small ornamental garden built in the honour of
Royal Ladies for recreational purpose and visit Lok
Kala Mandal collection of folk art items like folk dresses,
ornaments, puppets ,masks, dolls folk musical instruments,
folk deities and paintings. Opened seven days a week,
puppet shows and folk dancing are conducted every evening
from 1800 to 1900 in an adjacent open air theatre. &
Shilpgram to see the village arts & crafts. Followed
by visit to Eklingji & Nagda Temples - built in
white marble with a double storied porch on the bank
of Lake Bageela - 22 kms from Udaipur Overnight at Udaipur
12 Day:
Udaipur - Delhi - Home Town:
Mornings after breakfasts check out the hotel and transfer
to the domestic airport to board the flight no. 9W 3301
departs at 0810 hours. Assistance on arrival at Delhi
at 1045 hours and transfer to the hotel. Later the day
is free till the departure time for home flight; optionally
you can stay in the hotel for relaxation for short time.
Later transfer to the International airport to board
the scheduled flight for home town, On departure the
tour concludes with happy memories.
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