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North India Heritage, Culture Spirituality
Destinations
Varanasi (Benares) - Khajuraho - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi
Duration
05 Nights / 06 Days
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Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive in Delhi
Welcome to India, the land of million Gods!
Arrive in Delhi airport; collect your luggage and change to domestic departure to connect flight to Varanasi.
You are welcomed at the airport by our tour executive and transferred to the hotel. Normal check in at hotels @ 1400Hrs. Early check in subject to availability.
Varanasi – amongst the oldest living cities in the world, is also the holiest of Hindu pilgrimages. Thousands of devotees come here daily to the banks of River Ganges to take a ritual dip and cleanse their souls and to worship at its many temples. It is not just important for Hindus but has links with Buddhism and Jainism as well. It was at Sarnath that Buddha preached his sermon and Lord Mahavir revealed his Jain Philosophy at Kashi-nearby. Varanasi is to Hindus is what Bethlehem to Christians.
Evening, bicycle rickshaw ride through the ancient city to river front and witness the age-old oil lamb ceremony from your boat while cruising on the river Ganges.
Day 02 : Varanasi - Khajuraho
Early morning, driven to Dasaswamedh Ghat and boat cruise on the Holy River Ganges. There are over 100 Ghats and Dasaswamedch Ghat is perhaps the most convenient place to begin the boat ride. Varanasi’s chief attraction is the long string of bathing ghats that lines the west bank of the river Ganges. The best time to visit the ghats is dawn when pilgrims are taking their holy dip. Enjoy a boat cruise while looking out for people on the ghats – the women bathing discreetly in their sarees, the young men displaying prowess in yogic postures, the Brahmin priests offering prayers for one and all. At the Manikarnika ghats (Burning ghats) Hindus bring the bodies of their departed kin for cremation.
Board your midday flight to Khajuraho and check into the hotel.
Tour the famous Chandela Dynasty temples which are set in a lovely grassy park in the afternoon. These temples are amazing – rising in many peaks and spirals, intricately carved and designed with statues and friezes. These temples are also known for their renowned erotic carvings.
Day 03 : Khajuraho - Agra
old erotic temple, khajuraho
Check out from hotel and proceed to Jhansi; en-route visiting Orcha. This medieval town was once the capital of Bhundela Kings. Built along the banks of the river Betwa, through a rugged countryside, it still retains the captivating air of a bygone era. Among the various imposing edifices, The Raj Mahal and the Laxminarayan Temple are noted for their fine frescoes and mural paintings.
Lunch in Orcha and board your (1835-2120Hrs) express train from Jhansi to Agra.
Day 04 : Agra - Jaipur
Sunrise tour of The Taj Mahal, a World Heritage Monument (closed on Fridays). An extravagant marble monument of love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1653 as a memorial to his beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum in pure white marble took 22 years and 22000 craftsmen to build. Continue to visit Agra Fort, the original red sandstone fort built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565. The forts maze of courtyards, its marble mosque and lavish private chambers reflect the grandeur of the Mughal Empire. Proceed to Jaipur and check into hotel.
Evening, you are driven to Rajasthani ethnic village setup for culture show and dinner.
Day 05 : Jaipur – Delhi
hawa mahal , Jaipur
Day 06 : Delhi – Onward journey
Start your day with a sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Drive past the Red Fort
built by Emperor Shah Jahan (1639-48), the creator of The Taj Mahal. Then visit Raj Ghat – the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Continue to the Qutab Minar (1193 AD), a striking medieval 73 m. high tower of victory built by the slave dynasty. Within the Qutab complex, amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam Mosque stands the Iron pillar which has stood the vagaries of weather and has not rested over 1500 years. Later visit the Mughal emperor Humayun’s tomb followed by a photo shoot at the India Gage and a drive through the New Delhi area – through the diplomatic enclave, Government buildings – Parliament House, India Gate and then the Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib) and Birla Temple.
Dropped off at airport later to commence your travel to onward destination.
Our services end in Delhi airport.
Inland travel by air: Delhi-Varanasi-Khajuraho.
Package Includes
- Double/twin sharing accommodation including dinner and breakfast.
- Transfers and sightseeing by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Sunset and sunrise boat cruise in river Ganges.
- Visit Taj Mahal & World Heritage monuments.
- Services of government licensed local guides as per itinerary.
- Exclusive: bicycle rickshaw ride in Varanasi.
- Supply of bottled mineral water throughout the tour.
- Train travel: Jhansi-Agra; Jaipur-Delhi in air-conditioned coach.
- Entrance fee to monuments as per itinerary.
- Applicable government taxes.
Package excludes
- Any international flight tickets.
- Charges for visa & travel insurance.
- Expenses of personal nature.
- Any meal other than what is mentioned in the inclusion.
- Camera and video camera fee.
- Tipping to guide, driver, and hotel staff.
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