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An Introduction of India
Duration :
21 Days 20
Nights
Destination Covered : Delhi - Varanasi - Agra - Jaipur - Jodhpur -
Jaisalmer - Udaipur - Mumbai - Cochin -Thekkedy and Mumbai
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Day 01 : Abroad -
Delhi :
Arrive Delhi. Meet and assistance on
arrival and transfer from airport to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 :
Delhi_ An Introdution Tour to Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Jama
Masjid (the largest mosque in Asia), Red Fort (built between 1639-48
by the Shah Jahan, the creator of the Taj Mahal), the Rajghat (the
cremation site of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi) and
Qutab Minar (72m high), the most perfect of towers of the Persian
world. The drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy area
(Diplomatic Enclave), government buildings, India Gate, Raj Ghat
& Gandhi Musuem , Connaught Place and past Safdarjang's Tomb (1753
AD).
Day 03
: Delhi - Temple and Museum Tour :
Morning after Breakfast , Start
for sightseeing tour of Delhi Visit Birla Temple ,
LOtus Temple , Famous Gurudwara Sahib - The Sikh Shrine to get
acquinted with the rich tradition and culture of India PM
start for Visit to Craft Museum and National Museum.
Overnight at the Hotel .
Day 04: Delhi-Varanasi
Morning flight to Varanasi, one of India's holiest cities situated
on the banks of the sacred River Ganga-Another name of Varanashi
is Kashi also - the City of Kailashpati - the Lord Shiva .
Check in for one night at the Taj Ganges/ palace on Ganges .
Afternoon visit to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first
sermon.
Day 05 :
Varanasi ;
Early morning visit to the Ghats to watch the ritual
cleansing ceremonies and take a boat ride on the Ganges. After
breakfast explore the city with its maze of narrow streets. Eveing
Free for independent activities or seeing the the religious
ceremonies ( aarties)at the temples of Lord Shiva and
Goddess Parvati
Day 06 : Varanshi - Agra ( By
Air ) :
Take a flight to Agra , Upon
arrival Transfer to the Hotel . Evening visit to the
Glorious Taj Mahal at the time for sunset.
Day 07 : Agra .
Morning visit to the imposing Agra
Fort and Itimad-Ud-Daulah, otherwise known as the "Baby Taj" on
the other side of the river. Afternoon drive to Akbar's stunning
tomb at Sikandra.
Day 08 :
Agra- Jaipur (232 kms- 5.30 hours)
Morning drive to Jaipur, the
"Pink City" and Rajasthan's capital. En route visit the deserted
red sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri, built by Akbar as his
capital and abandoned soon after. Stay two nights at the Hotel
Jaipur -The picturesque capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is color
washed pink-the colour associated with hospitality in Rajput
culture. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh it, Jaipur displays a
remarkable harmony and architectural splendor. The ancient heart
of the Pink City still beats in its fairy-tale palaces, rugged
fortress perched on broad avenues that dot the entire city. The
only planned city of its time, Jaipur is encircled by a formidable
wall.
Day 09 : Jaipur
Morning visit Amber fort, pausing en route to see
the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), which is really just an
elaborate façade. Proceed on to one of Rajasthan's greatest forts,
Amber, where you will ascend to the fort on elephant back and
visit the myriad of marble palaces. In the afternoon explore the
city's bazaars and visit the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar,
the astronomical observatory. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 : Jaipur- Jodhpur ( By
Train )
Morning after breakfast , Half day tour of
Jaigarh and Nahargarh Forts.Jaigarh
the Fort of Victiory : western horizon of Amber is Jaigarh which
was once closely guarded by the brave Mina Tribes. The story goes
that traditionally, each newly installed ruler would be
blind-folded and escorted by Minas to the Secret Treasure Vault
and permitted to choose one object from the hoard for himself. See
the awesome Jai Van, the world's largest cannon
on wheel, and the cannon foundry complete with moulds, kilns and
implements. Its intricate
water supply and storage system is considered a marvel of
planning.
Visit the Nahargarh Fort- The Tiger Fort: built in 1734, lies
northwest of the City Palace and provides panoramic view of the
city down below. It used to be the royal retreat for Maharanis and
was a personal treasury also. Evening take a train to Jodhpur
Upon arrival , Meeting and assiting at the Railway staion .
and transfer to the Hotel .
Day 11 : Jodhpur
& Jodhpur - Jaisalmer by Train
Tour starts with a visit to the
Mehrangarh Fort. The fort has a stunning collection of elephant
howdahs, miniature paintings, and a huge tent made for the
Mughals.Proceed on to The Jaswant Thada. The site of royal
crematorium, see the beautiful carved white marble cenotaphs of
Maharaja Jaswant Singh II which is a stunning example of
architcture.
The next stop on your tour is Mandore Gardens- ancient capital of
Marwar, marvel at Pillared "Hall of Heroes and the Shrine of the
300 million Gods". Round off your tour with a visit to Sardar
Market which leads to ornate Clock Tower, walk through narrow
lanes dotted with tiny shops selling exquisite handicraft items
locally manufactured. Eveing overnight Train to Jaisalmer .
Day 12 : Jaisalmer :
Upon arrival Transfer to the Hotel
. Later start for Half Day tour of Jiasalmer :Your tour of
Jaisalmer starts with a visit to the Golden Fort built in 1156
A.D. by Rawal Jaisal and is situated on the 76 m high Triangular
mound. Its houses the entire township within its rampart. Within
the fort walls you will see a group of beautifully carved Jain
temples dating back to 12-15 th century. Proceed on to see Gadisar
lake, a rain fed lake and Folk museum, from there proceed on to
see Jaisalmer's most intricately carved havelies or mansions
Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli and Diwan Nathmal ki
Haveli and Badal Vilas Palace. PM camel ride at Sand Dunes
at the time of sunset. . Overnight at the Hotel
Day 13 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (
By Car 300 kms - 05 Hours ) - Udaipur ( By flight)
After breakfast drive down to
Jodhpur to connect a flight to Udaipur . Upon arrival at
Udaipur , transfer to the hotel Rest of the day at leissure
. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day
14 : Udaipur :
Udaipur-Ranakpur - Ekling Ji - Nagda:
Ranakpur : 90 km from udaipur, one
of the most important jain temples is also known as Chaumukha. It
is dedicated to Adhinathji and was built in 15th Century. The
central Temple Chamukha is a three storeyed structure, with 29
halls, 80 domes and 1,444 pillars and no two pillars are alike.
Every pillar is most intricately carved, in fact every conceivable
surface is carved with equal delicacy.
The graceful settings of pillars the admixture of domes of
different heights with flat ceilings, and the mode in which light
is introduced, combine to produce a magical effect, and speak
volumes about the architectural capabilities of the people of
those days. There are four subsidiary shrines with 80 spires
supported by 420 columns. The entire temple is encircled with
corridor having Tirthankara images.
A small shrine of lord Parsvanath in front of the main temple has
a black image of the Tirthankara in the inner sanctum. There is
also a surya temple dedicated to the sun god. Return back to
Udaipur and do the half day sightseing of Udaipur :Udaipur :
Udaipur is possibly the most
romantic city in Rajasthan. There would be no doubt as to why it
is called "The Venice of East". visit to the massive City Palace
complex, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. The main part of
the palace is a museum with its collection of mosaic, miniatures
etc. depicting the Rajput way of life proceed on to Jagdish temple
located close to the City Palace, marvel at its imposing sculpted
figures and heavily ornamented interiors. Drive on to the pratap
Smarak, see the bronze statue of Rajput hero Maharana Pratap
surrounded by some lovely landscaped gardens including a Japanese
Rock Gardens. Next stop of your tour is Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum
with its extensive collection of Rajasthani folk arts and crafts.
The focal point of the museum is its collection of puppets. The
last stop of your tour is the Sahelion ki Bari or Garden of the
Maids of honour, marvel at its marble fountains and elephants.
Round off your tour with a drive through the bustling
bazaars. Overnight at the hotel .
Day 15 - Udaipur - Delhi ( By Air )
After Breakfast , Transfer to airport to
connect flight to Delhi . Upon arrival in Delhi Transfer to
International Airport to connect flight to abroad .
Extension Tour
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Day 15: Udaipur _ Mumbai - Kochi
( BY Air )
Morning transfer to airport to conect flight to
Mumbai - Kochi Upon arrival transfer to the Hotel . Later
tour of the city, visiting the
Dutch Palace, the area known as Fort Cochin where the church of
St. Francis was the first European church in India, and the Jewish
Synagogue. Overnight at Kochi
Day 16
: Cochin - Thekkedy
Morning drive to the market town of Alleppey where you will
board a motor launch to travel to the peaceful retreat of Boat
cruise through the backwaters. After noon at leisure to relax in
this delightful area, which is known for its scenic beauty.
Overnight at the House boat ,.
Day 17
: Thekkedy :
Cross the lake and drive to Thekkady , travelling through plains,
tropical forests and rubber, spice and tea plantations. Stay of
two nights.
Day 18 :
Thekkady
Visit the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary for game
viewing by boat . Game that may be spotted includes elephant ,
gaur. Wild dog, otter and freshwater tortoise , Bird species
include heron, kingfisher , egret and hornbill.
Day 19
: Thekkedy - Cochin ( Kochi)
Drive to Kochi , Rest of the day at leissure Overnight at
the Hotel .
Day 20
: Kochi - Mumbai ( By Air)
AM at leissure . PM Fly to Delhi . Upon arrival , transfer to
the Hotel . Overnight at the Hotel .
Day 21
: Mumbai - abroad :
Day free for independent activities Evening transfer to
Airport to connect flight flight to abroad.
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