Cultural & Architecture Tour of India
Duration
: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Places to Visit : Delhi - Khajuraho - Orcha - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Mumbai - Aurangabad - Mumbai - Onward Destination
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Upon clearing Customs and Immigration, you are met by our representative at the airport. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning you will be given the city tour of Old and New Delhi. The tour of the 17th-century old city includes the great mosque of Jama Masjid, The main street of Old Delhi is the colorful shopping bazaar known as Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, most spectacular pieces of Mughal architecture, built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648. Drive past Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.
The tour of New Delhi includes Qutab Minar, one of the most popular landmarks in Delhi built in 1199. The Humayun's Tomb, the precursor of the Taj Mahal. Drive down the spectacular Rajpath (“the Kingsway,”) passing the India Gate (the memorial built to commemorate the unknown soldiers,) the President’s House, and the House of Parliament. Enjoy a brief respite from the otherwise bustling city at Birla Mandir, a modern and colourful Hindu temple.
Day 03 : Delhi – Khajuraho
Breakfast at hotel. Morning is at leisure. Later transfer to Airport to connect flight for Khajuraho by IC 451 dep. Delhi at 11:35 hrs. Arr. Khajuraho at 12:40 hrs. Khajuraho is famous for its 10th century Chandela dynasty temples and their erotic sculpture. On arrival at Khajuraho transfer to hotel. In the afternoon you will explore the little town known the world-over for its Nagara style of temple architecture and erotic sculpture.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Khajuraho – Agra
Breakfast at hotel. Today drive to Jhansi (approx 190 Kms / 4 hrs. drive). En-route visit Orcha. On arrival transfer to Railway station to connect train to Agra by # 2001 NDLS Shatabdi Exp. Dep. Jhansi at 17:56 Hrs. Arr. Agra at 20:25. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Agra - “The Land of Taj” was once the capital of the Mughal Empire and even today it seems to linger in the past. Agra is an old city and it is said that its name was derived from Agrabana, a forest that’s finds mention in the epic Mahabharata. It was during the time of the third emperor “Akbar” that Agra came into its own and later on his grandson “Shah Jehan” ornamented the city with that masterpiece of Mughal architecture - The Taj Mahal.
Day 05 : Agra
Breakfast at hotel.
This morning visit
Taj Mahal - the immortal poem in White marble, it is the finest expression of undying love. Continue visit of the
Red Fort- a masterpiece of design and construction, housing a number of exquisite buildings including the Musamman Burji, where Emperor Shah Jahan had Spent his time looking at Taj Mahal his beloved queen’s tomb and died in imprisonment.
Day 06 : Agra – Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Jaipur (232 kms / 5 hrs.) via Fathepur Sikri - the first planned city in Indo- Islamic architecture built in late 16th century by Emperor Akbar.
Jaipur - Jaipur is an exuberance of colour, dance, and song with the traditional arts and crafts. It's one of India's most well planned cities, with wide, straight avenues, roads, streets and lanes in a grid system. The great warrior/astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II carefully planned Jaipur's foundation. Upon arrival at Jaipur check in at the hotel. Rest of the time is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
This morning visit to
Amber Fort, riding elephants or Jeep Safari up the ramparts to the palace. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Afternoon visit the Maharaja’s City Palace and the Observatory, Albert Hall Museum, Drive past Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds) & Birla White Marble Temple. Visit the unique Jantar Mantar observatory, which was built in 1700’s. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Jaipur – Jodhpur
Breakfast at hotel.
Day at leisure. Later in the afternoon transfer to Railway Station to connect train to Jodhpur by # 2465 Intercity Exp. dep. Jaipur at 17:40 Hrs. Arr. Jodhpur at 23:00 Hrs. On arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Jodhpur - Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.
Day 09 : Jodhpur
Breakfast at hotel.
This morning you explore the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort-Museum, one of the largest in India, unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur - and a perfect example of desert variant of Rajput architecture. The tour of the fort will be followed by a visit to the old town where you walk through the market getting a feel of the town.
Early in the evening you will be taken on a short safari to immaculately kept villages of Bishnoi tribals who are known for their belief in the sanctity of plant and animal life. A variety of deer roaming freely is the attraction of these villages.
Day 10 : Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
Today drive to Udaipur (approx 249 Kms. / 6 Hrs. drive). En-route the largest and most beautifully preserved world famous Jain Temple at Ranakpur. On arrival at Udaipur transfer to hotel.
Day 11 : Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
The day begins with a visit to the City Palace, which is largest in Rajasthan. You will also see lovely medieval Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-Ki-Bari or the "Gardens of the Maids of Honour". Evening boat ride at Lake Pichola (subject to water level). Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Udaipur – Mumbai – Aurangabad
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning is at leisure. Later transfer to Airport to connect flight for Mumbai by IC471 dep. Udaipur at 15:55 Hrs. Arr. Mumbai at 17:05. On arrival at Mumbai connect flight for Aurangabad by 9W3109 dep. Mumbai at 18:25 Hrs. arr. Aurangabad at 19:25 Hrs. On arrival at Aurangabad transfer to hotel. Evening is at leisure.
Day 13 : Aurangabad
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning tour of Ajanta Caves. Ajanta Caves are 106 kms from Aurangabad and date back to the 2nd century BC. The 30 rock hewn caves are adorned with Buddhist sculpture and the frescoes portray in epic form the religious and secular life through eight centuries. Afternoon visit Ellora Caves (29 kms) encompassing 34 rock cut shrines representing Buddhist, Hindu & Jain art dating from the 4th to 9th century A.D. The most remarkable among them is the Kailash Temple, meant to be a replica of Lord Shivas celestial abode - Kailash is the best example of Rock cut architecture and an engineering marvel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 : Aurangabad – Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel.
Full day city tour to Aurangabad. Visit Bibi - ka – Maqbara : Although known as the Taj Mahal of the south, this replica of the Taj fails to create that magic of the actual Taj. It is a mausoleum built in memory of Aurangzeb''s wife Rabia-ud-Daurani Begum by his son Prince Azam Shah, in 1678. Panchakki - Very near to the Maqbara, is the Panchakki, means a water mill. It was built in 1624 to honour the memory of a Sufi saint and the spiritual mentor of Aurangzeb, Baba Shah Musafir, whose grave lies besides, Daulatabad Fort, and Aurangabad caves.
Later in the evening transfer to Airport to connect flight for Mumbai by # 9W3110 dep. Aurangabad at 19:55 Hrs. arr. Mumbai at 20:55 hrs. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 : Mumbai – Onward Destination
Breakfast at hotel.
Today we explore the city of Bombay. Visit the gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat - the world's largest outdoor laundry, the Tata Institute, the Rajabhai Clock Tower, Bombay's High Court and Victoria Station. Proceed on to Mahatma Gandhi's Institute, which was the actual home of the founding father of current India. Later in the evening transfer to International Airport to connect flight for Onward Destination.
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