Rich Heritage of India (14 Days)
New Delhi | Varanasi | Khajuraho | Agra | Jaipur |
Pushkar | Udaipur
Day 01 : Arrive New Delhi
Arrive
New Delhi airport & transfer to hotel. Delhi - An international
metropolis with excellent tourist spots, recreational facilities, and a
history that goes back to antiquity. It offers a multitude of interesting
places and attractions to the visitor. Evening is free to relax. Overnight
stay in Delhi.
Day 02 : City Tour
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Delhi Visit Red Fort - The
Red Fort with red sandstone walls, popularly known as the Lal Qila extends
for two kms and varies in height from 18 metres on the river side to 33
metres on the city side. India Gate - At the center of New Delhi stands the
42m high India Gate, an "Arc-de-Triomphe" like Archway in the
middle of a crossroad. Almost similar to its French counterpart war
memorial. Qutab Minar - Among all the monuments in Delhi, perhaps this is
the most famous. 15 kms south of Delhi, stands the soaring tower of victory,
the Qutab Minar. The buildings in this complex, date from the onset of
Muslim rule in India. Jama Masjid - Jama Masjid or the Jami Masjid was built
by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, between 1644 and 1658 and is the final
architectural piece built by him. Situated in the ancient town of Old Delhi,
this pride of the Mughals was built by five thousand artisans & Chandi
Chowk. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 03 : Fly Delhi - Varanasi
After breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Varanasi - The land of
Varanasi (Kashi) has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot for Hindus for ages.
Often referred to as Benares, Varanasi is the oldest living city in the
world. Hindus believe that one who is graced to die on the land of Varanasi
would attain salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and re-birth.
Ganges is said to have its origins in the tresses of Lord Shiva and in
Varanasi, it expands to the mighty river that we know of. Ganges in Varanasi
is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals.Varanasi has
provided the right platform for all cultural activities to flourish. Many
exponents of dance and music have come from Varanasi. Ravi Shankar, the
internationally renowned Sitar maestro and Late Ustad Bismillah Khan (the
famous Shehnai player) are all sons of the blessed city or have lived here
for major part of their lives. Arrive & transfer to hotel. Rest of the
day is free for leisure. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 04 : City Tour
After
breakfast proceed on city tour of Varanasi. It is a mystical and spiritual
experience as you watch people offering water to the Sun God and devotees
taking holy dip in the Ganges followed by city tour is arranged covering the
Vishwanath temple, the Bharat Mata temple & Banaras Hindu University.
Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 05 : Fly Varanasi - Khajuraho
Today transfer to airport for flight to Khajuraho - The temple city of
central India, is famous throughout the world for its exquisitely carved
temples in stones. Thousands of visitors and tourists from all over the
world flock together to envisage this immortal saga of Hindu art and culture
engraved in stone by shilpies (stone craftsmen) a millenia ago. Arrive &
transfer to hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay in Khajuraho.
Day 06 : City Tour
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of famous erotic temples. The
visitor to Khajuraho cannot but be attracted to the vivid erotic sculptures
on the temples walls. The sculptures are mithunas i.e. couple in various
erotic poses. Evening is free for relax. Overnight stay in Khajuraho.
Day 07 : Arrive Agra
After a relaxed breakfast transfer to Jhansi train station for evening
train to Agra. Late evening arrive Agra - In Uttar Pradesh. Located about
204 km south of Delhi in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Agra is one of
the most famous tourist spots of the country. The city, situated on the west
bank of river the Yamuna, is known world over as home to a wonder of the
world, Taj Mahal. Arrive & transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 08 : City Tour
By
sunrise visit the world famous Taj Mahal (closed on Fri's) - one of the
seven wonders of the world, a mausoleum built by Emperor Shahjahan in memory
of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Return to hotel for breakfast. Later
proceed for visit to Agra Fort - The high red sandstone ramparts of this
great monument stretch for almost 2.5 km, dominating a bend in the river
Yamuna, northwest of the Taj Mahal. The foundation of this majestic citadel
was laid by the Emperor Akbar, and it developed as a stronghold of the
Mughal Empire under successive generations. Evening is free for shopping
activities. Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 09 : Drive Agra - Jaipur (240 kms)
Early breakfast drive to Jaipur - The city of Jaipur is capital to the
northern Indian state of Rajasthan, famous for its colorful culture, forts,
palaces, and lakes. The city is mirror to every thing that Rajasthan
signifies, be its culture, tradition, society, and, most important, the
people. The old city of Jaipur has neat and broadly laid-out avenues, all
painted pink, and that gives a magical glow to the city, especially in the
evenings. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri - 40 kms from Agra, the city of
Fatehpur Sikri served as the capital of the Mughal empire between 1570 and
1586 during Akbar's reign. Arrive & check in. Evening is free for
leisure. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 10 : City Tour
Today proceed for half day excursion to Amber Fort : 11 kms north of Jaipur
is the ancient capital. The fort is superb example of Rajput architecture,
stunningly situated on a hall side overlooking a lake. Here you have the
opportunity to ascend the fort on Elephant's back (depending on
availability) alternately by jeeps. Later proceed on city tour. Jaipur
offers a plethora of touristic attractions to the traveller visiting Hawa
Mahal (Palace of Winds) - Constructed in 1799 is one of the major landmarks
in Jaipur. This 5 storey building overlooking the main street is a stunning
example of Rajput artistry, with pink delicately honeycombed sandstone
windows. It was built to enable ladies of the royal house to watch the
everyday life & processions of the city. City Palace : In the heart of
the old city, it occupies divided into series of courtyards, gardens &
buildings. The Palace is a blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture.
Jantar Mantar : Next to the entrance to the City Palace. An observatory
begun by Jai Singh in 1728. His passion for astronomy was even notable than
his prowess as a warrior. Evening is free to relax / shopping. Overnight
stay at Jaipur.
Day 11 : Drive Jaipur - Pushkar (160 kms)
After breakfast drive to Pushkar - It is a small, magical desert- edged
town. It is an important Hindu Pilgrimage centre, with one of the world's
few Brahma Temples. Arrive & check in. Later visit the ghats &
witness the pilgrims taking a ritual dip in the lake. Evening is free for
leisure. Overnight stay in Pushkar.
Day 12 : Drive Pushkar - Udaipur (300 kms)
Early
today drive to Udaipur - Whimsical and serene, surrounded by misty, ochre -
shaded hills, Udaipur is Rajasthan's most romantic city. The City of Dawn,
surrounded by the ancient Aravali Mountains and set on the edge of three
lakes, is a brilliant kaleidoscope of narrow lanes flanked by bright stalls,
gardens, lakes, palaces and temples. Arrive & check in. Evening is free
for leisure / shopping activities. Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Day 13 : City Tour
Today after breakfast proceed for city tour of Udaipur - If Jaipur is a
city in pink, Udaipur is a study in white. The city is famous for its
palaces, lake, museums, temples, and gardens. The City Palace and Museum is
considered as the largest palace complex in Rajasthan and its museum has
stunning collection of objects collected by different Maharanas of Udaipur
over the centuries. The Picholia Lake, Udai Sagar, and Pratap Sagar are some
of the most beautiful lakes in the state. Some other attractions in the city
are the Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Jag Mandir, Pratap Memorial.
Evening is free for leisure / shopping. Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Day 14 : Departure
Today transfer to Udaipur airport for flight to onward destination.
End of a memorable tour !!!
Tariff Chart :
| Destination |
Standard Hotels |
Tour cost per person
Validity : May to Sep 2008
Request for rates valid Oct 2008 onwards |
Us $ 990
(twin sharing) |
| New Delhi |
Central Plaza |
| Varanasi |
Meradan Grand |
| Khajuraho |
Greenwood |
| Agra |
Howard Park Plaza |
| Jaipur |
Om Towers |
| Pushkar |
Pushkar Palace |
| Udaipur |
Paras Mahal |
Package Includes :
- Accommodation for 14 days / 13 nights in well appointed double room
- Daily breakfast at all hotels on tour
- Transportation by air conditioned Tata Indica car as per itinerary
- Services of local English speaking guide during sightseeing tour
- Elephant / Jeep ride at Amber Fort, Jaipur
- Boat ride on lake Pichola, Udaipur
- Driver allowances, fuel, parking interstate permits, toll charges &
Govt taxes
Package Excludes :
- Any air / train fare to destination on tour
- Meals other then specified
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Items of personal nature viz, laundry, tele con, mineral water,
insurance, etc.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under package includes section
