Essential of India
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Upon arrival meet & greet later transfer to your hotel check in hotel and relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight stay will be at Delhi
Morning after having breakfast at hotel later full day explore the city tour .
Start your sightseeing first Old Delhi and visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid (Here you can enjoy cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk), Gandhi Smriti Museum, by car passing through India Gate parliament House and President House.
After half day sightseeing you can enjoy your lunch at hotel or restaurants own side after having lunch than start New Delhi Sightseeing and visit Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar and Lotus Temple.
On evening visit DILLI HAAT provides the ambience of a traditional Rural Haat or village market, but one suited for more contemporary needs. Here one sees a synthesis of crafts, food and cultural activity.
Overnight stay will be at Delhi
After breakfast at hotel transfer to Delhi airport where you board flight for VARANASI is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Glorified by myth and legend and sanctified by religion, Varanasi draws pilgrims and spiritual seekers. The rays of the draw shimmering across the Ganges, the holy waters splashing the ghats the bank bathed in golden hue the resounding temple bells.
Upon arrive Varanasi airport where you meet by company representative and transfer to hotel and after fresh and relax later proceed to visit Sarnath.
Sarnath - 5 miles out of Varanasi: The great Buddha enhanced the sanctity of Varanasi by choosing the environs of the city to preach his first sermon at Sarnath, (only 10 Km. away) after attaining enlightenment. Later, Ashoka, the great Mauryan Emperor erected magnificent stupas and other buildings along with his mighty stone pillar, Dharmarajika Stupa
In the evening explore the city on your own / or relax in the hotel.
Overnight stay will be at Varanasi
Early morning during the time of sun rise Varanasi tour guide meet you at hotel lobby and proceed for Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions.
Enjoy boat ride with guide and proceed to the middle of the river, where at sunrise the sight unfolds before you. Thousands of faithful come daily to the banks to bathe and pray while in the background, temples and palaces rise in tiers from the water's edge. Then return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks of "Ganga".
After boat ride Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple while returning to the hotel breakfast and after breakfast Proceed for day guided tour of Varanasi including the Bharat Mata Temple, which features a big relief map of Mother India engraved in marble. Also visit the 18th century Durga Temple, commonly known as the Monkey Temple due to the huge population of the monkeys. Proceed to the Tulsi Manas Temple, crafted from white marble which features the entire Ramayana inscribed on its walls.
On evening proceed for Aarti ceremony at Ganges River with your guide
Overnight stay will be at Varanasi
Breakfast at hotel later transfer to airport for take flight to Khajuraho, upon arrive Khajuraho airport where you meet and greet by our representative and transfer to hotel and check in at hotel after fresh and relax start sightseeing with your guide.
Khajuraho is world heritage sites Khajuraho temples that date back to 10th and 11th centuries lie in three distinct groups each about 2 Km. apart. The western group the largest and most complete is also the most important. The other two groups Eastern and Jain are smaller through still interesting.
On evening visit proceed for Sound & Light Show in Western Group Temple, the 50 mintes shows stats at dusk and is presented first in English.
Overnight stay will be at Khajuraho.
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel later drive to Jhansi railway station where you board train for Agra and en-route visit ORCHHA - A medieval city founded by Bundela rulers with Palaces and temples of the 16th and 17th century which have remarkable withstood the onslaught of time. The city is picturesquely flanked by the River Betwa.
Proceed for sightseeing of ORCHHA sites within the Fort Complex. Lunch will be at Orchha and then proceed to the station (12 Km. away) for train to Agra.
Agra attractions begin and with the extraordinary collection of Mughal monument which dot the city and which exemplify the finest achievement of this extraordinary cultured, incredibly extravagant and chronically self-indulgent dynasty.
Upon arrival Agra railway stations where you meet and greet by our representative and transfer to hotel check in at hotel and relax.
Overnight stay will be at Agra
Early morning during the time of sun rise visit first symbol of love Taj Mahal (Closed On every Friday).
After Taj Mahal sightseeing back to hotel and enjoy your breakfast at hotel and after breakfast explore the city tour and visit Agra fort and Itmad Ud Daullah Tomb.
Agra Fort - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
Laetr visit Itmadullah's Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father (The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).
On evening you will free for relax or free for shopping for handicraft material
Overnight stay will be at Agra.
Breakfast at hotel later drive to Jaipur "Pink city" and enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri & Abhaneri well Step.
Fatehpur Sikri. The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must.
ABHANERI located in the Dausa district of Rajasthan, is a baori or a step-well traditionally used to conserve and store water and for public baths. Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri in the Indian state of Rajastha
Countinue you drive to JAIPUR is the capital of the state of Rajasthan a romantic realm of resplendent palaces, mighty fortresses and regal Maharajahs that lies in the western deserts and is an utterly unique part of India. Proudly belonging to the KSHATRIYA warrior caste and fiercely independent, the Rajput princes made fearsome foes. However, many of them realized that to maintain their wealth and authority locally, it was expedient to proclaim allegiance to the central power. Upon arrival Jaipur transfer to pre booked hotel and relax
Overnight stay will be at Jaipur
Today early morning Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. 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. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.
After that back to hotel and enjoy your breakfast at hotel and later Proceed for sightseeing of the city tour sightseeing
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 - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
Hawa Mahal - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork
On evening free for relax or enjoy own activity
Overnight stay will be at Jaipur
After breakfast at hotel later at time check out from Jaipur hotel and drive to Udaipur en-route visit PUSHKAR amongst the grandeur of Rajasthan, discover a unique gem - Pushkar. Lord Brahma - The creator of the world in a search for his abode on earth, performed the supremely spiritual VEDIC YAGNA at Pushkar.
It is thus the site of the only Brahma Temple in the world. Blessed with cultural blends, it is the venue for the famous Pushkar Fair, with people coming from all over Asia to buy and sell cattle of breeds from across the world.
After sightseeing continue your driver towards UDAIPUR is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.
Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the LAKE PICHOLA is an enticing sight.
Reach Udaipur check in at hotel and relax
Overnight stay will be at Udaipur
Morning after having breakfast at hotel later at time full day explores the city with guide Stopping first at City Palace and here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local folk Museum. Crystal gallery and Mansoon palaces
Proceed for Evening Boat ride se on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically above the lake in the middle.
Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - the other island palace in the middle of the lake.
Overnight stay will be at Udaipur
After breakfast at hotel transfer to Udaipur airport where you board flight for Delhi upon arrival proceed for last minute shooping for your love ones at local shopping marke.
Later enjoy the dinner with company representative and share you valuable feedback of your tour, in time you will be transfferred to Delhi airport where you can board flight for own word destination with sweet trip to India
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