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Day 1-
Arrive Delhi Arrive Delhi and meet the
representative at the arrival hall and
transfer to hotel. In the afternoon proceed
on a tour of the capital city. The important
places in Old Delhi includes the majestic
Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk,
besides Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana. In New
Delhi, visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the
one-time imperial residence of the British
viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised
in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred
during the Afghan war; the Laxminarayan
Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India’s
leading industrial families; Qutab Minar,
built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave
Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped Baha’i
Temple
Day 2-
In Delhi Morning visit the National
Museum - Among the collections are
5,000-year-old relics of the Indus Valley
civilization, varied exotic paintings, old
manuscripts and mural paintings from
Buddhist shrines in Central Asia; National
Gallery OF Modern Art - Exhibits works of
modern Indian artists; Crafts Museum - A
delightful open-air museum, with Indian
craftsmen at work. Also visit National Rail
Museum - Here original engines and bogies
are parked. Visit Gandhi Smriti Museum which
contains books and personal possessions of
the Mahatma.
Day 3-
To Varanasi In time transfer to airport
to board flight for Varanasi- the oldest
city in India. Arrive Varanasi and transfer
to hotel visiting enroute Sarnath, an
important Buddhist pilgrimage point.
Day 4-
To Khajuraho Early morning boat ride on
river Ganges. The long string of ghats - the
chain of stone steps - along the western
bank of the Ganges forms the major
attraction of Varanasi. Later visit The
Vishwanath Temple, built by the Birlas, was
planned by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. The
Bharat Mata Temple houses, instead of gods
and goddesses, a huge relief map in marble
of the whole of Indian subcontinent and
Tibetan plateau. The Tulsi Manas Temple,
built in 1964, is dedicated to Lord Rama.
Intime transfer to airport to board flight
for Khajuraho. Arrive Khajuraho and transfer
to hotel
Day 5-
To Agra Morning sightseeing tour of
Khajuraho.. The largest temple is Kandariya
mahodeo, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Later
transfer to airport to board flight for
Agra. Arrive Agra and transfer to hotel.
Later visit Agra Fort (also called the Red
Fort), which retains the irregular outline
of the demolished mud-wall fort of the Lodis..
The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula is located in a
walled garden overlooking the Yamuna. Akbar’s
tomb at Sikandra, located in a large walled
garden on the road to Delhi.
Day 6-
In Agra In the Morning visit the
Government Museum located in Mathura, which
has an extensive collection of sculptures,
terracotta’s, bronzes and coins, 5th
Century standing Buddha and numerous Gupta
period figures. In the afternoon you will
return back to Agra to visit The Taj Mahal,
which is entirely made of white marble and
its walls are decorated with exquisite
pietra dura (stone inlay) work.
Day 7-
To Jaipur Early morning drive to Jaipur
visit enroute Fatehpur Sikri, an abandoned
city that was hardly ever inhabited on
account of shortage of water. Also stop at
Bharatpur bird sanctuary where you can enjoy
a cycle rickshaw to see birds in their
natural habitat. Arrive Jaipur and check –
in at hotel. There are many dinner options
available to dine in any one of the finest
Palace hotels that Jaipur boasts of.
Day 8-
In Jaipur Morning excursion to Amber
Fort, situated just outside the city. You
can have the unique experience of traveling
on elephant back to and from the top of the
hill on which the fort is situated.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur
including, City Palace in the heart of
Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani
and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the
Central Museum with its large collection of
woodwork. Another monument near the City
Palace, Jantar Mantar, is the largest of the
five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh.
The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was
constructed for the royal ladies to watch
the royal processions without being seen
Day 9-
To Jodhpur In time transfer to airport
to board flight for Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur
and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing
tour of Jodhpur visiting the 5 km long
majestic Mehrangarh fort situated on 125 m
high hill, one of the most impressive and
formidable structures; Jaswant Thada, a
memorial built in pure white marble for the
exclusive use of the Royal family, as a
crematorium; Umaid Bhawan in rose colored
sandstone; Mandore Gardens, once the old
capital of Marwar.
Day 10-
To Udaipur Morning drive to Udaipur
visiting Ranakpur enroute, for the famous
Jain temples dedicated to Adinath. Arrive
Udaipur and check – in at hotel. Day free
to enjoy the view from your hotel or you may
take a walking tour on your own through the
narrow lanes and back streets of Udaipur
Day 11-
In Udaipur Morning sightseeing tour of
Udaipur including Fatehsagar lake, built by
Maharana Fateh Singh in 1754 A.D. Also visit
the Jagdish Temple, the largest and most
venerated temple of Udaipur;
Sahelion-Ki-Bari”, consisting of an
ornamental pool with delicately carved
chhatries of black and white marble and soft
stone. Late afternoon enjoy a boat-ride on
Lake Pichola visiting many Ghats (banks) of
washing, bathing etc and enjoy excellent
views of the Lake Palace and City Palace.
Day 12-
To Mumbai Intime transfer to airport to
board flight for Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and
transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing
tour of Mumbai including The Gateway of
India is the main attraction of Mumbai city.
The Mani Bhawan or the Gandhi memorial was
once used to be the residence of Mahatma
Gandhi in Mumbai. Considered as one of the
best museums in the country, Also known as
Queen’s Neckless, Marine Drive. Juhu is a
5-km-long beach that attracts a large number
of visitors on any day of the week. Also
visit gardens like the Hanging Garden and
the Kamla Nehru Garden and Chowpatty gives
you the view of one of the most happening
beaches of Mumbai
Day 13-
To Chennai Morning visit various Museums
in city. Visit Prince of Wales Museum
situated near the Gateway of India, it was
designed in the Indo- Saracenic style to
commemorate the King’s first visit to
India ; Victoria and Albert museum built in
the Greco-Roman style and housing
archaeological finds, maps and photographs
depicting the history of Mumbai; Nehru
Museum/ Planetarium, which has a Children’s
Science Park and a permanent Gallery. Later
transfer to airport to board flight for
Chennai. Arrive Chennai and transfer to
hotel.
Day 14-
In Chennai Morning sightseeing tour of
Chennai including Marina Beach, the second
longest beach in the world. The St. George
Fort, built in 1653, is currently used as
the state government’s secretariat.
Santhome Cathedral was built around
14th/15th century and is another colonial
structure worth visiting. Dedicated to Lord
Shiva, the Kapaleeshwar Temple is the oldest
temple in Chennai. Another important temple
in the city dedicated to Lord Krishna is
Parthsarthy Temple. The Snake Park has a
large collection of snakes and many other
reptiles.
Day 15- To Hyderabad
Morning transfer to airport to board flight
for Hyderabad. Arrive Hyderabad and transfer
to hotel. Afternoon City sightseeing tour.
Including The Charminar occupies the centre
of the city and dominates its landscape. The
Hussain Sagar is a large tank whose blue
water provides a pleasant backdrop to the
city’s landscape. Salar Jung Museum is one
of the best-known museums in India where you
can find private collections of the Nizams..
Day 16- To Kolkata
Morning excursion to Golconda Fort,
Hyderabad’s finest and oldest specimen of
its glory. It is an acoustical wonder. Later
drive to the airport to board flight for
Kolkata. Arrive Kolkata and transfer to
hotel. Later sightseeing tour of Kolkata
visiting Indian Museum, which is India’s
first and oldest museum. Also visit Academy
Of Fine Arts, Victoria Memorial For Art Of
The Raj Period.; Center of International
Modern Art
Day 17- Leave Kolkata
You will be accompanied by a
representative to airport to board flight
for onward destination
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