India has
more than the lion's share of spectacular temples - symbols of the
diverse cultures and religions. Visit the ultimate monument of love -
Taj Mahal, the tallest stone minaret in India - Quatab Minar and the
Palace of Winds - Hawa Mahal in one comprehensive tour. In the temple
architecture of India, the Khajuraho complex remains unique. One
thousand years ago, under the generous and artistic patronage of the
Chandela Rajput kings of Central India, 85 temples, magnificent in form
and richly carved, came up on one site, near the village of Khajuraho.
Finally you will visit the holy place for every hindu the Holy City
"Haridwar" and "Rishikesh" where you can see the devoties how the
celebrate the Goddess Ganga's ceremony.
| Name of Program |
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Pushkar and
Source of Ganges |
| Place of Visit |
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Delhi-Varanasi-Kahjuraho-Agra-Jaipur-Pushkar-Haridwar-Rishikesh. |
| Duration |
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14 Nights. |
| Best Time |
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Oct-March. |
Day 1: Arrive Delhi:
On arrival at Delhi’s international airport, we will meet at the
arrival hall outside immigration and transferred to the hotel. Night
stay.
Day 2: Delhi:
After breakfast commence Old Delhi sightseeing, visit Swainarayan
Akshar Dham Temple, World Peace Pagoda, Red Fort, Raj Ghat and Chadani
Chowk, Rest of the time visit local market. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi -Varanasi (By flight) :
In the morning fly to Varanasi. Varanasi is one of the most important
pilgrimage centres of Hinduism, an age-old city of colorful bazaars,
temples and palaces on the banks of the sacred Ganges. Afternoon trip
of the oldest existing city in the world. Overnight Stay in Varanasi.
Day 4: Varanasi:
We take a dawn boat ride on the Ganges, and witness the spectacle of
pilgrims ritually bathing, priests invoking the dawn, people washing
clothes or practicing yoga, and funeral pyres burning on the famous
"ghats" that lead down to the holy river. Return to the hotel for
breakfast. Early afternoon an optional excursion to the ancient ruins
of Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site, may be available
Day 5: Varanasi - Khajurahou (By flight):
The visit again the colourful ghats, local market and move around the
Streets of the city to have the glimpses of the city. Afternoon fly to
Khajurahou.on arrival at Khajuraho meet to our staff transfer to hotel.
rest of the time leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Khajurahou :
Visit the temples in Khajurahou. Its temples depict aspects of Indian
life a thousand years ago during the Chandela period. After the Taj it
is the most frequently visited monument in India. Khajuraho is a unique
example of indo-aryan architecture. There were 85 temples, which were
built, and only 22 of them survive today. Unlike other temples
Khajuraho temples are said to have a theme, which comes in front while
going through the temples. A celebration of woman kind, her myriad
moods and facets. There are carvings of a woman writing letter,
applying makeup to her eyes, combing her tresses, dancing, and playing
with her child. Innocent, coquettish, smiling, seductive, passionate
and beautiful, all depicted in intricate detail, sharply etched,
sculpted with consummate skill. One opinion says Chandelas were
followers of the tantric cult, which believes that gratification of
earthly desires is a step towards attaining the infinite liberation,
nirvana.Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Khajurahou- Agra:
(2 hrs drive+3 hrs train) Visit Temples in the morning. Afternoon drive
to Jhansi to catch the train to Agra. Night stay in Agra.
Day 8: Agra.
The highlight of your tour will be this morning‘s visit to the glorious
Taj Mahel, built by Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved wife
Mumtaj. Later explore the imposing Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daula and local
market. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur (By surface 5-6 hrs drive)
Early morning travel to Jaipur, around 36 km far away from Agra we
visit Fatehpur Sikri, The Mughal Emperor Akbar built his capital at
Fatehpur Sikri but later had to move it to Agra due to the lack of
water at this location. It is definitely a beautiful site to see. The
Diwan-i-Khas, or Hall of Private Audience, is an example of the
excellent architecture at Fatehpur Sikri. It houses a circular platform
on top of a central pillar where
Akbar held private audiences. It also is a World Heritage Site. On
arrival at Jaipur, check in hotel for overnight, rest of the time visit
Pink City (Old Market)
Day 10: Jaipur Full day sightseeing :
In the Morning drive to Amber, the old capital of Jaipur, to visit the
hill-top palace of the Rajput rulers. In the Evening visit the The Hawa
mahal (Palace of the Winds) from which the ladies of the court could
watch life outside without being seen and Visit the astronomical
Observatory and City Palace. The palace museum houses collections of
rare manuscripts, costumes, miniature paintings, carpets and an armory.
Evening is free for shopping and market walk Night stay in the hotel.
Day 11 Jaipur - Pushkar (By surface 3-4 hrs drive):
Morning after breakfast drive to Pushkar, on arrival check in hotel
rest of the time visit the Holy Pushkar Lake and Brahmba's temple.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 Pushkar-Delhi : (By surface 6-7 hrs drive):
Morning after an Early breakfast drive to Delhi, on arrival check in
hotel for rest of the night.
Day 13 Delhi-Haridwar (Train)-Rishikesh (1 hrs drive) :
Early morning board train to Haridwar ETD 0655 hrs, on arrival at
Haridwar meet to our staff, visit rest of the day at Haridwar, Ghat,
Ashrams, Temple and evening witness the ceremony of Ganges, later drive
to Rishikesh for overnight stay.
Day 14 Rishikesh :
Full day local temples, ghat, Arhrams' sightseeing, evening witness the
Ganga Arti at Parmarth Niketan. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 Rishikesh-Haridwar (1 hrs drive)-Delhi (train) :
Morning board train to Delhi, on arrival meet to guide continue half
day New Delhi sightseeing, visit Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple,
Government Building, & Qutab Minar, in time departure transfer
to onward destination.
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