Taj Mahal with Sacred Ganges
Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho
- Orchha - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri -Jaipur - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Narlai - Udaipur
- Mumbai - Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive in Delhi
Arrive
in Delhi , meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel . overnight
Day 02 : Delhi
Morning tour of historic city of Old Delhi to include magnificent Red Fort.
The Jama Masjid , India`s largest mosque, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon sightseeing in New Delhi to include Humayun`s Tomb, Bhai Temple ,
Qutab Minar , India gate and Government buildings . overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Varanasi
Morning after breakfast fly to Varanasi. Varanasi is the holiest of the Hindu
cities and here you will get your first view of the sacred Ganges river . You
will do a excursion to village of Sarnath in the afternoon , where Lord Buddha
gave his first sermon. overnight at hotel
Day 04 : Varanasi
This morning an early start for a dawn boat ride on the Ganges river . Ritual
is a very important aspect of Hinduism and there is no better place to observe
it than at the Ganges. You will view the thread ceremony, head shaving and food
being offered to the departing souls. Also along its bank witness devotees bathing,
cremating their dead and doing laundry . A walk through narrow twisting lanes
will give you a chance to witness the various rituals of the pilgrims and followed
by city tour .
Afternoon at leisure . Overnight
Day 05 : Varanasi - Khajuraho
Morning
after breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight to Khajuraho . On arrival
transfaer to hotel.
Afternoon half day sightseeing of the temples in Khajuraho includes the tour
of 09th to 13th century erotic Hindu temples. Well preserved the sculptures
depict gods, goddesses, warriors, animals and amorous couples.
Day 06 : Khajuraho - Orchha - Agra
Morning after breakfast drive to Jhansi enroute sightseeing in Orchha . later
drive to Jhanis to connect Shatabdi express to Agra . On arrival transfer to
hotel. Overnight
Day 07 : Agra
Morning after breakfast begin the full day sightseeing of Agra . Agra is the
home of the Taj Mahal and the famous Red Fort. The Moghul Emperor Shah Jehan
built the extravagant Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his most beloved wife and
was imprisoned in the Red Fort overlooking the Taj by his son until death .
Both buildings are truly spectacular and the Taj Mahal is now one of the wonders
of the World. overnight
Day 08 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Morning
after breakfast drive to Ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri . This was emperor Akbar`s
capital designed and built in Red stone the city is another architectural wonder
. later drive to Jaipur enroute 2 hours Cycle Rickshaw safari in Bharatpur National
Park.
Evening arrive in Jaipur. overnight
Day 09 : Jaipur - Amber - Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort with Elephant ride , afternoon city tour of
the famous " The Pink City " which reminds of a glorious past and
there is so much to see and Enjoy here . It is also famous for its blue - art
pottery and inlaid brasswork. overnight
Day 10 : Jaipur - Jodhpur
Morning depart Jaipur by car for Jodhpur. On arrival check-in at the Hotel.
Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight at hotel
Day 11 : Jodhpur
Full day city tour visiting the 5 km long Mehrangarh Fort situated on a 125
mt high hill. This one of the most impressive and formidable structures in Rajasthan.
Within the fort are some magnificent palaces with meticulously carved panels,
latticed windows or "Jharokas" with evocative names. The chambers
of Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, the Sileh Khana and the Daulat Khana
are noteworthy for the splendour and glamour of a bygone era. Later visit the
Jaswant Thada a cluster of royal cenotophs in white marble built in 1899 AD
in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh - II.
The tour culminates with a visit to the Museum housed in the majestic Umaid
Bhawan Palace . Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 : Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Narlai
Morning
after breakfast drive to Narlai enroute visit Ranakpur temple complex (open
at 1200 hours ). Ranakpur the 15th century Chaumukh Jain temple , one of the
most beautiful crafted sculpted temples in India. Overnight at Hotel
Day 13 : Udaipur
Morning city tour of Udaipur, a splash of colour in Rajasthan that is brighter
when tinged with the tones of local lore and legends. Visit the City Palace,
built in 1725, which houses the Dilkush Mahal, Sheesh Mahal- studded with glittering
Belgium mirrors, Moti Mahal and the Palace of Lord Krishna all of which are
ornately
decorated. Later visit the Jagdish Temple, this temple built in 1651 is dedicated
to Lord Vishnu, the preserver in the Hindu Trinity od Gods. Also visit the Saheliyon
Ki Bari gardens and fountains.
Evening boat cruise on Lake Pichola, 4-km long and 3-km broad, surrounded by
splendid hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats and embankments. Visit the islandpalace
Jag Niwas which is beautifully set in Lake.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 : Udaipur - Mumbai
Morning fly to Mumbai ( 0850-1035 ) on arrival transfer to hotel and followed
by City tour of Bombay - the great port city with its Victorian Gothic buildings
from the British Raj Era mingling with the modern. The tour includes 'Gateway
of India' overlooking the Harbour, the 'Towers of Silence', 'Marine Drive',
the 'Colaba Causeway' - the commercial heart of Bombay and the Dhobi Ghat, the
unique and colourful
outdoor
'laundry'. Drive upto the Malabar Hill to the lovely 'Hanging Gardens' and the
Kamla Nehru Park from where you will get a wonderful view of Mumbai and the
Arabian Sea, spread out before you. Also visit Mani Bhawan, a small museum dedicated
to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi, and the bustling Crawford Market.
Afternoon free for own activities . Overnight at hotel
Day 15 : Mumbai - abroad
Early morning transfer to airport for your onward flight .
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