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Rulers from Central Asia plundered her for her immense wealth. The Mughals enchanted by her ethereal beauty stayed on to make her their home, The British , through 300 yrs of foreign rule tried to tame her. Welcome to India - the land of mystery and magnificence that entices visitors to reach out and savor her and nowhere else one should begin his journey of India than in the North and the sacred city of Varanasi. This ancient city of India is located on holiest river of India--Ganga. This relation is unique and has attracted thousands of pilgrims. For every visitor Varanasi has different experiences to offer. The shimmering red and golden water of the Ganges when rays of dawn falls on them, the high banks, the temples, the Ashrams, the pavilions all are an experience in themselves. This is a tour that includes the most well-known of India's historical treasures. After Varanasi you sample the magnificent temples at Khajuraho. Best known for their representation of delicate sensuality and eroticism the Khajuraho temples are the most exquisite specimens of Hindu architecture. Then onto Orchha, the Angkor Wat of India, Jhansi and then Agra and India's marvel in white marble, the Taj Mahal. From here we continue to the exotic land of the Emperors, of exquisite sunrises and sunsets, of legendary gardens, palaces, mosques and bazaars, to Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur of the legendary State of Rajasthan. Rajasthan is the land of the rajputs - the warrior clans whose tales of valor are still sung by the bards in every hamlet, whose amazing acts of bravery echo in the invincible forts and towers they built. Endless golden dunes, beautiful palaces and above all the haunting melodies of folk lore and the profusion of color that surround the simple folk of this region is what endears Rajasthan to the world.
 

An impatience of spirit, a desire for wisdom and a passion for the saner pursuits of the mind is unintentionally imbibed by those who travel to India. There is more to this country than Taj Mahal, Himalayas or the sacred river Ganga, INDIA is an opportunity to explore the realms of ones spiritual being , of reaching out to the unknown, to discover the deeper truth that is life.
As the Mahabharat says, "What is here, may be elsewhere, but what is not here is nowhere".

Day 1 : Arrival Delhi
Arrival at Delhi on 03rd October. Meet & Greet at the International Airport by our representative and then transfer to Hotel. Overnight.

Delhi is the symbol of old and new India. The air we breathe is full of fragrances of the past, as also the fresh and piercing winds of the present." Old Delhi however is quintessentially Indian, with a warren of cluttered houses, traditional lifestyles and age-old monuments such as the Red Fort and the Mosque.

Day 2 : Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. Morning city sightseeing Delhi classic Mughal era mosque, Sikh temple and Gandhi memorial. Rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi and visit the elegant India Gate and Rajpath.
Afternoon visit of New Delhi. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 : Delhi / Varanasi (9W 723 at 1040 hrs)
Breakfast at hotel and then transfer to Domestic Airport to board flight 9W 723 for Varanasi departing at 1040 hrs.
Arrive Varanasi at 1150 hrs and transfer to Hotel. Evening witness Ganga Arti. Overnight.
This ancient city of India is located on holiest river of India--Ganga. This relation is unique and has attracted thousands of pilgrims. This town also has its place in history with many events and incidents being related with it. For every visitor Varanasi has different experiences to offer. The shimmering red and golden water of the Ganges when rays of dawn falls on them, the high banks, the temples, the Ashrams, the pavilions all are an experience in themselves.

Day 4 : Varanasi
Early morning boat-ride on Ganges. Breakfast at hotel. Afternoon excursion of Sarnath. Evening city tour. Overnight.

Day 5 : Varanasi / Khajuraho
Breakfast at hotel and then transfer to Airport to board flight 9W 723 for Khajuraho departing at 1220 hrs.
Arrive Khajuraho at 1300 hrs and transfer to Hotel. Evening visit temple. Overnight.
The Temples: The architectural style of the Khajuraho temples is very different from the temple prototype of that period. Each stands, instead of within the customary enclosure, on a high masonry platform. Combined with the upward direction of the structure, which is further accentuated by vertical projections, the total effect is one of grace and lightness, reminiscent of the Himalayan peaks. Each of the chief compartments has its own roof, grouped in such a way that the highest is in the centre, the lowest over the portico, a triumph of skill and imagination in recreating the rising peaks of a range.

 

Khajuraho

The magnificent temples at Khajuraho, best known for their representation of delicate sensuality and eroticism are the most exquisite specimens of Hindu architecture. It was once the Capital of the Chandelas but now a quite village that attracts tourists from world over. The temples were built during the rule of the Chandelas and date from 950 to 1050 A.D.

Day 6 : Khajuraho / Orchha
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Khajuraho Temple. Drive to Orchha on arrival check in at Hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Orchha also has a series of magnificent temples, dating back to the 17th century. They are still in use today and visited regularly by thousands of devotees. The soaring spires of Ram Raja Temple and the well-preserved murals of the Lakshmi Naraya Temple are especially worth a visit. 14 beautiful Chhattris (cenotaphs) or memorials are lined up on the Kanchana Glut of the river Betwa.

Day 7 : Orchha / Jhansi / Agra
Breakfast at hotel. Sightseeing of Orchha. Drive to Jhansi on arrival transfer to Jhansi Railway Station to board Shatabdi for Agra departing at 1530 hrs.
Arrive Agra 2015 hrs and transfer with assistance to Hotel. Overnight.

Day 8 : Agra
The Taj Mahal Taj is the most extravagant monument ever built for love. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the construction of this monument started in 1631 (the year when Mumtaz Mahal died) and was completed in 1653. 20000 people from India and Central Asia worked on the construction of this historic monument.

Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal. Breakfast at hotel. Afternoon visit of Red Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula. Overnight at hotel.

Day 9 : Agra / Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel and then drive to Jaipur. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, continue drive to Jaipur. On arrival check in at Hotel.
Jaipur is one of Rajasthan’s Most Beautiful cities often referred to as the “Pink City”. Afternoon visit to city palace complex and palace of Winds façade rest of afternoon at leisure.
Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City of Rajasthan, is the capital of this state. The kingdom of Jaipur was originally known as Amber, which was also the name of it’s ancient capital, situated 7 miles away.

Jaipur is known for its arts and crafts, jewelry, enamel work, hand-printed fabrics and stone sculptures. Wandering through the bazaars of old Jaipur is an experience in itself. They are colorful, noisy and happily chaotic and you can buy anything here.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Jaipur
Amber Fort is superbly located and protected by wild Aravali Hills on all sides. Originally built in the 11th Century, it was extended by Raja Mansingh 1 in the late 16th Century. Its history can be traced backed to the 12th century.

Breakfast at hotel and Morning visit of Amber Fort Afternoon visit to batik-printing and carpet-weaving some of Rajasthan’s traditional handicrafts. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Jaipur / Jodhpur (CD 7471 at 1210 hrs)
Breakfast at hotel and transfer with assistance to Jaipur Airport to board flight for Jodhpur departing at 1210 hrs. Arrive Jodhpur at 1250 hrs and transfer to Hotel. Overnight.

Jodhpur There are many great fortresses all over Rajasthan, but very few can compare with Mehrangarh Fort. Perched on a rocky cliff, it has a commanding view of the surrounding landscape. This Palace complex was first built in the 15th Century and later added to, over the centuries by successive generations of Maharajas. It is one of the most impressive palace complexes in Rajasthan. The museum within the Fort is one of the finest museums in Rajasthan and the best laid out.

Day 12 : Jodhpur
Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit to the imposing Mehrangarh Fort for which Jodhpur is well known. Visit the museum and the lively bazaar, explore the back streets. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 : Jodhpur / Udaipur (CD 7471 at 1320 hrs) Flight operates only on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday)

Breakfast at hotel and transfer with assistance to Airport to board flight for Udaipur departing at 1320 hrs.
Arrive Udaipur at1400 hrs and transfer with assistance to Hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight.

Udaipur : There’s no place in India, which appeals more to the imagination of poets and painters, travelers and writers, than Udaipur, the lovely lake side capital of Mewar. It’s the most picturesque cities in India, set as it is on three beautiful Lakes and surrounded by hills. The city's inherent romance and beauty, and its remarkable past, bristling with episodes of heroism and splendor, continue to enthrall the visitor.

Day 14 : Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel. Sightseeing of Udaipur. Afternoon at leisure. Evening boat ride at lake Pichola. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 : Udaipur / Delhi (9W 708 at 1530 hrs)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer with assistance to Airport to board flight 9W 708 for Delhi departing at 1530 hrs.
Arrive Delhi at 1640 hrs. Meet and Greet at the Airport by representative and transfer to Hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 16 : Dep. Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. Day at leisure. Evening transfer to International Airport.

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PRICING INFORMATION

INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSION TO THE QUOTE

Inclusion:

1) All sightseeing excursions and surface transportation as per the itinerary by Air-conditioned Vehicle.

2) Accommodation in Hotels as per the itinerary Sharing Double or Twin Room with all meals.

3) Services of local ENGLISH Speaking Guides for all sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary.

4) Entrance fees to the monuments.

5) Boat ride at Varanasi

6) Jeep ride at Amer Fort in Jaipur and Boat ride at Udaipur.

7) Train Ticket for sector (Jhansi - Agra) by Air Conditioned Chair Car

Exclusive of: -

a) All airfares both Domestic and International.

b) All supplements as indicated above.

c) Tips & Gratuities.

d) All other items of purely personal nature.

e) All costs related to insurance, medical repatriation and tour cancellation.

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