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Ganges & Central India Tour
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(11 Days) Delhi – Varanasi – Khajuraho – Orcha -
Gwalior – Agra – Jaipur - Delhi |
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Arrive Delhi
Upon clearing Customs and Immigration, you are met by
our representative who will present you with a welcome
pack including all necessary documentation and arrange
for your transfer to your hotel for check-in. No
activity is scheduled today, since most of the
International flights arrive into India close to
midnight only.
Delhi – As a part of Central India tours first you will
visit Delhi. This city is a bustling metropolis and a
city of 14 million inhabitants, is also India’s capital.
A near perfect blend of the ancient and the modern,
Delhi, consisting two parts Old & New Delhi, is a city
with something for everyone. From Forts and monuments
that are almost 500 years old, to modern shopping malls,
nightclubs and golf courses, Delhi truly is India’s
crown jewel.
Overnight in Delhi. |
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| Day 02 :- |
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In Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. This morning embark from your hotel
for full day tour of Old and New Delhi where you would
visit :
The 17th-century old city includes the great mosque of
Jama Masjid, The main street of Old Delhi is the
colorful shopping bazaar known as Chandni Chowk
(“Moonlit Street”). Red Fort, most spectacular pieces of
mughal architecture, built by the Mughal emperor, Shah
Jahan between 1638 and 1648. Drive past Raj Ghat, the
cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.
The tour of New Delhi includes Qutab Minar, one of the
most popular landmarks in Delhi built in 1199. The
Humayun's Tomb, the precursor of the Taj Mahal. Drive
down the spectacular Rajpath (“the Kingsway,”) passing
the India Gate (the memorial built to commemorate the
unknown soldiers,) the President’s House, and the House
of Parliament. Enjoy a brief respite from the otherwise
bustling city at Birla Mandir, a modern and colourful
Hindu temple.
Evening at leisure to perhaps venture out and discover
the city or its many facets on your own. Overnight at
hotel. |
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| Day 03 :- |
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Delhi – Varanasi (Flight)
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast this morning you
will be met by our representative and escorted from your
hotel to the Delhi airport in time for your flight to
Varanasi.
Varanasi - One of the holiest cities in India,
Varanasi is one of the most important pilgrimage sites
and also a major tourist attraction. It has been the
religious capital of Hinduism since time immemorial.
Situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges, Varanasi has
been a center of learning and civilization for more than
2,000 years. Written records of the Skanda Purana and
the Mahabharata mention its existence as long as 3,000
years ago. It is probably the oldest living city in
India, and one of the world's most ancient. Varanasi has
been a great cultural centre, especially in the fields
of music, learning and the craft of silk weaving.
Upon arrival met & escorted to your hotel for check-in .
Early afternoon, you embark from your hotel for a
half-day tour of Varanasi.
The tour of this ancient city includes The Bharat
Mata Temple, which has a big relief map of India in
marble, the Benares Hindu University with its art
gallery, and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb
built on the side of an ancient Hindu temple, bathing
ghats, The Kashivishwanath temple, The Durgakund.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel. |
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Varanasi – Khajuraho (Flight)
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on the holy river
The Ganges.
A highlight of any trip to Varanasi - this incredible
scene as multitudes of devotees comes to the river to
pay homage to the Sun God. The riverfront, as seen from
a boat at sunrise, is a spiritually uplifting sight.
Hinduism, deep and mystical, is everywhere: in a
decorated doorway; in a glimpse of a glittering temple;
in the sound of a sacred bell; in the chant of the
priests; and in the fragrance of flower oblations.
Return to the hotel for a leisurely breakfast, and early
afternoon, met by our representative and escorted from
the Hotel to the Varanasi airport in time for your
flight to Khajuraho.
Khajuraho - Famous for its temples that are
India's unique gift to the world, representing, as they
do, a paean to life, to love, to joy, perfect in
execution and sublime in expression. Life, in every form
and mood, has been captured in stone, testifying not
only to the craftsman's artistry but also to the
extraordinary breadth of vision of the Chandela Rajputs
under whose rule the temples were conceived and
constructed in the short span of a hundred yeas, from
950-1050 AD, in a truly inspired burst of creativity.
Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to your hotel
for check-in etc. Evening at leisure and overnight at
hotel. |
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| Day 05 :- |
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Corbett – Delhi By Road (Approx 295
Kms /06 Hours)
Breakfast at hotel. This morning you embark from your
hotel for half-day City tour of Khajuraho visiting
eastern & western group of temples.
Afternoon drive from Khajuraho to Orchha (180 kms/04
hrs.).
Orchha - In the central part of India, once the
capital of Bundela rulers, Orchha is now a village set
among a wonderful complex of well-preserved palaces and
temples which date back to the 16th century. Many of the
temples are still in use and are visited regularly by
thousands of devotees who go there to worship at the
shrine of Rama. A relatively undiscovered spot it is
definitely worth visiting Orchha for its peaceful
beauty. Strewn around the area are little shrines and
memorials, each with its own poignant history, each
contributing to the nostalgic beauty that is Orchha.
Upon arrival check-in to the Orchha Resort. Evening at
leisure.
Overnight at hotel. |
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Orcha – Gwalior By Road (Approx 120
Kms / 03 Hours)
Breakfast at Hotel. This morning explore & visit
Jahangir Mahal, Rai Praveen Mahal the Chaturbhuj temple
and the Royal Chhattris by the Betwa river.
Afternoon drive from Orchha to Gwalior.
Gwalior – Situated in the state of Madhya
Pradesh, Gwalior is the city of true royals, the
Scindias. City is well known for its majestic fort,
considered as one of the best in the world. The huge
Gwalior fort that dominates this dry & dusty city
witnessed the rise and fall of many dynasties which have
held sway over the centuries. Once resplendent in gold
mosaic tiles, the main palace, Man Mandir, still
exhibits intricate carvings and art from the 9th century
and the dungeons below give a graphic illustration of
the Mogul prisoners’ fate. This fort has been described
by Babur as 'the pearl among the fortresses of Hind'.
Upon arrival check-in to your hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at hotel. |
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Gwalior- Agra By Road (Approx 120 Kms
/03 Hours)
Breakfast at hotel. This morning your embark from your
hotel for half-day City tour of Gwalior visiting the
Gwalior Fort, Museum, Rani Laxmibai Memorial and
Tansen’s Tomb.
Afternoon drive from Gwalior to Agra
Agra - “The Land of Taj” was once the capital of
the Mughal Empire and even today it seems to linger in
the past. Not surprising, for the Mughal emperors with
their passion for building, endowed the city with some
of the finest structures in the world. Agra is an old
city and it is said that its name was derived from
Agrabana, a forest that’s finds mention in the epic
Mahabharata. In more recent times Agra came into
prominence when Sikandar Lodi made it his capital city
in 1501. Later it passed into the possession of the
Mughals. It was during the time of the third emperor
“Akbar” that Agra came into its own and later on his
grandson “Shah Jehan” ornamented the city with that
masterpiece of Mughal architecture - The Taj Mahal.
Upon arrival check-in to your hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at hotel. |
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In Agra
After Breakfast you embark on your sightseeing tour
of the Agra city including Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
Taj Mahal : The 17th Century master piece named
Taj Mahal ,which of course is the most splendid of all
the buildings – perhaps the most perfect architectural
monument of the world. It was built in the memory of the
beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal by one of greatest king of
Mughal Empire Shah Jehan.
Agra Fort: Built primarily as a military
establishment by Emperor Akbar in 1565,the redstone Agra
Fort, was partially converted in to a palace during the
tenure of Emperor Shah Jehan. Though the principal
structure was built by Akbar, many more additions were
made by his grandsons. This massive fort is 2.5 Kms long
and is considered the predecessor of the Red Fort of New
Delhi.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel. |
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Agra – Jaipur Via Fatehpur Sikri By
Road (Approx 255 Kms /06 Hours)
After breakfast at hotel this morning drive to Jaipur,
visiting Fatehpur Sikri en-route – often called the
ghost city , built by Akbar the Great in the 16th
century to serve as the capital of his vast empire,
Fatehpur Sikri was mysteriously abandoned 13 years
later. Later continue your drive to the Pink City of
Rajasthan – Jaipur
Jaipur- Jaipur is an exuberance of colour, dance,
and song with the traditional arts and crafts. It's one
of India's most well planned cities, with wide, straight
avenues, roads, streets and lanes in a grid system. The
great warrior/astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II carefully
planned Jaipur's foundation. Laid out in the 18th
century, its design followed specifications from an
epochal Hindu treatise on architecture.
This "Pink City," so called because its buildings are
painted in the tones of an autumnal sunset, intersperses
the play of red and pink with white borders and motifs.
The royal family's residence at Amber is only 11 km
away. The palaces and forts of yesteryear, once witness
to royal processions, now shine amid the splendor of
modern monuments, juxtaposition accepted quite naturally
into the lifestyles of an amazing people.
Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in to your hotel and rest
of the day at leisure.
Overnight at hotel. |
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In Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast you embark on your
sightseeing tour of Amer Fort and Jaipur City.
Amer Fort : 11 Kms from Jaipur- A marvelous
example of Rajput architecture with its terraces and
reflected in Matao lake below. The magnificent old
Citadel, a labyrinth of massive walls and towers,
shrouds an exquisite marble palace, pillared and carved
glimmering with a million tiny mirrors, which creates
tanatalising reflection effect. The ascent to the fort
is on a gaily caparisoned elephants.
Afternoon sightseeing of Jaipur City visit the
City Palace Museum : An imposing blend of
traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is
resplendent with its collection of robes of royal
princess, carpets an armoury of old weapons , miniature
paintings portraying court scenes , battle scenes and
processions.
Janatar Mantar : (Observartory): Jantar Mantar,
built between 1728 and 1734, literally means the
‘instruments for measuring the harmony of the heavens’.
Jai Singh, the brain behind the grand project, chose
stone with marble facing. This was the biggest of all
his observatories and the only one built of stone. He
used it daily, often with his astronomy gurus Pandit
Jagannath and Kewal Ram. In all there are 17 instruments
in the Jantar Mantar complex. The function of each
instrument is rather complex but serves a particular
function where time plays the main theme.
Hawa Mahal : (Palace of Winds) : A five storeyed
wonder with a spectacular pyra midal façade and
overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes and
spires.
After completing the sightseeing return back to the
hotel for overnight.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel. |
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Jaipur – Delhi By Road (Approx 260 Kms/06
Hours)
Delhi- Overseas (Flight)
Breakfast at Hotel. Check out of the Hotel at noon and
leisurely drive from Jaipur to Delhi Airport . On
arrival in Delhi you are transferred to the
International airport to connect your flight back home.
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