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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