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Cultural Heritage Of India
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Delhi - Mandawa - Jaipur- Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
(13 Nights/14 Days) |
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D ay 01: Arrival
Delhi |
Arrive Delhi . Meet assist at the airport &
transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
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Day 02: Delhi |
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Visit Delhi to experience a fusion
of power, politics, invasions, and conquests & of
free India.
OLD DELHI - Old Delhi is
inhabited by a predominantly Muslim population
whose lives revolve around work and the local
mosque, much as it was a century ago.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.
NEW DELHI - The capital and the third
largest city of India is a fusion of the ancient
and the modern. 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. . Night stay in Delhi.
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| Day 03: Delhi - Mandawa |
After early breakfast drive to Mandawa,Situated in
the north Indian state of Rajasthan, the fort town
of Mandawa lies in the heart of the Shekhawati
region of Rajasthan
often called the open air art gallery of
Rajasthan', the region is famous for the high
quality frescoes. Arrive Mandawa & transfer to
hotel. Night stay in Mandawa.
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| Day 04: Mandawa -
Jaipur |
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After
breakfast take a walking tour of the painted 'havelis'
of some of the leading business families of the
country. Other interesting places to visit in
Mandawa are the ethnic Haveli of Jhun Jhunwala, the
Kanoria Haveli and of course the Ganeriwala Haveli
all of which are impressive and reflect the rich art
and craftsmanship of Rajasthan.Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli,
Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal Saraf Haveli
and Bhagchandika Haveli are of special interest.
Spend the major part of the day looking into
frescoes. Later drive to Jaipur - the fabled “pink
city” of the desert named after Jai Singh, the
former Maharajaof Jaipur.This is the only city in
the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the
universe through the nine rectangular sectors
subdividing it.The palaces and forts of the
yesteryears, which were witnesses to the royal
processions and splendours are now living monuments.
Arrive Jaipur & transfer to hotel. Night stay in
Jaipur.
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Day 05: Jaipur
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After breakfast proceed
for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts
of Jaipur. The capital city of Rajasthan,
Jaipur is famous for its beautiful palaces,
magnificent forts and a vibrant and colorful
culture, which never fail to mesmerize you.
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.
Later city sightseeing tour of Jaipur covering
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CITY 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 - Jantar Mantar is only
one of the five observatories constructed by
Jai Singh, which shows his passion for
astronomy.
HAWA MAHAL - Hawa Mahal is the renowned
landmark of Jaipur. As against the popular
belief, it is not really a palace. It is a
sandstone screen veiling the ladies of the
court who could watch the proceedings on the
road below without being noticed.
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| Day 06 : Jaipur -
Agra
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Drive to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Fatehpur Sikri is 40 kms
from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and
abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water.
See the graceful buildings including the Jama
Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and
other Palaces. Overnight Agra. |
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Day 07 : Agra
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After breakfast
visit the magnificient Taj Mahal -one of the
seven wonders of the world surely the most
extravagant expression of love ever created.
20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build
this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife.Also
visit the Red fort - the rusty and majestic
red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks
of the river Yamuna and the construction was
started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am
(hall of public audience), a colonnaded hall of
red-sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid
marble at the back, the Emperor heard public
petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private
audience) where marble pavilions with floral
inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor
sat on his gem-studded Peacock Throne and met
foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly
kingdoms. Evening free to explore the rich
handicrafts of Agra. Night stay in Agra. |
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| Day 08 : Agra - Jhansi ( By train ) Jhansi - Orchha ( By surface )
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Morning transfer to
railway station to board the train to Jhansi ,
Arrive Jhansi & drive to Orchha & transfer to hotel.
Later tour of this historical site with magnificient
temples and monuments. Some of the palaces were
decorated with painted murals which represent the
finest flowering of the Bundela school of painting.
Night stay in Orchha.
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| Day 9 : Orchha -
Khajuraho ( By surface ) |
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After
breakfast drive to Khajuraho Khajuraho- the
legendary temples of khajuraho are an incomparable
experience. Acknowledged as one of the world's
artistic wonders, these temples dedicated to the
Hindu pantheon of Gods are covered in carvings that
are a paean to life and love. Built within a short
span of a hundred years by the Chandela Rajputs, the
10th century temples lay forgotten until they were
discovered in the present century. Khajuraho has
achieved fame for the sensual appeal of its erotic
sculptures. Arrive Khajuraho and transfer to hotel.
Evening at leisure. Night stay in Khajuraho.
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| Day 10 : Khajuraho
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After breakfast explore the Western and Eastern
temples of khajuraho while your guide explains the
intricate meaning and legends behind each
describable sculpture. Night stay in Khajuraho.
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Day 11 : Khajuraho - Varanasi |
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After breakfast
transfer to airport to board the flight for Varanasi -said to be the India's most sacred
city
situated on the western bank of the holy river
Ganga. It is also the oldest living city in the
world. As a place for devotion and worship, with
hundreds of temples dotting the city , sunri se
on the river front as seen from a boat can be a
spiritually uplifting sight. It has a
fascination uniquely its own, a quality of
sublime beauty, a timeless eternal appeal.
Varanasi is the city which cannot be described,
only experienced. Arrive Varanasi and transfer
to hotel. Evening view “Aarti” ceremony on the
Ghats. Night stay in Varanasi.
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| Day 12 : Varanasi
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Morning boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe
the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Later
excursion to Sarnath, 10kms. East of Varanasi, is
one of the Buddhism's major centers of India.
After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha came to
Sarnath where he gave his first sermon. Visit the
deer park and the museum and later back to
Varanasi . Night stay in Varanasi.
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Day 13 : Varanasi - Delhi
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Morning at leisure, Afternoon transfer to
airport to connect the flight for Delhi , Arrive
Delhi & transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at
leisure or last minute shopping etc. Night stay in
Delhi
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Day 14 : Departure
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Transfer to airport in time to board the onward
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