Tour Duration: 10 Nights /
11 Days
Destinations:
Delhi -
Haridwar - Rishikesh- Varanasi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Agra - Mathura - Delhi.
Day 01. ARRIVAL DELHI.
Arrival in Delhi. Met and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at
Delhi.
Day 02. IN
DELHI.
After breakfast Sight Seeing tour of Old Delhi we will visit
the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid (the largest mosque in India), the
Chandi Chowk market area in the old city and Raj Ghat Memorial to
Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon tour of New Delhi will include a
visit to the, a tour of the government buildings of New Delhi (built
by the British in the 1920’s) India Gate , President Palace and a
visit to Humayuns Tomb ,the Qutub Minar , Laxmi Narayan Temple &
Lotus Temple.
Overnight at Delhi
Day 03. DELHI / HARIDWAR. :-
After breakfast drive to Haridwar. Arrival and Check into Hotel.
Haridwar
is a holy city. In Hindi, Haridwar stands for Dwar of Hari or
Gateway to God, with 'Hari' meaning god and 'dwar' meaning gate.
Haridwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus.
Late afternoon proceed for city tour of Haridwar covering
Rope way cable ride to Mansa Devi Temple, Har ki Pouri (
Ganga Ghats ) and local bazaar. In the evening you will be taken to
the Ganges River to witness the Aarti Ritual which has been
taking place here for thousands for years
Overnight at Haridwar.
Day 04.
HARIDWAR / RISHIKESH.
After breakfast drive to Rishikesh. Arrival and Check into Hotel.
Rishikesh
- Nestled picturesquely in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas,
Visit the Parmarth
Niketan is a spiritual haven, resting serenely on
the banks of the holy Ganga(Ganges), nestled in the lap of the
Himalayas.
Lakshman Jhula
is a hanging bridge on the river Ganges that flows here. According
to legends, Lakshman the brother of Lord Ram crossed this river with
the help of a hanging bridge made of jute. Ram Jhula also
known as Shivanand Jhula
Overnight at Rishikesh.
Day 05. RISHIKESH / HARIDWAR / VARANASI.
After breakfast day at leisure. Evening transfer to station to board
the Train for Varanasi.
Overnight on Board Train.
Day 06. ARRIVAL VARANASI.
Morning arrival in Varanasi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to
Hotel.
Varanasi
The holy city of Varanasi, known as the city of temples and learning
, is a place of great historical and cultural importance.
Afternoon visit
Sarnath
, In Sarnath Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining
enlightenment . Few major Buddhist cities escaped the building
frenzy of Ashoka, and Sarnath is no exception .Right near the
Dhamekh Stupa are the remains of ashoka's pillar ,with his
name engraved in the stone. The stupa is believed to mark the spot
where Buddha preached his sermon at Deer Park.
Overnight at Varanasi.
Day 07. IN VARANASI.
Early morning Boat Cruise on the holy river Ganges to see the
Bathing Ghats and Cremation Sites. Watching people bathing
and worshipping at the Ghats is one of the most extraordinary
experiences of your visit. Return to hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast, sightseeing Tour of Varanasi City
visiting the Bharat Mata Temple (which features a large relief map
of India in marble), Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Banaras Hindu
University (which has an Art Gallery) and the mosque of Mughal
Emperor Aurangzeb, built on the side of the ancient Kashi Vishwanath
Temple.
Heritage City and Evening Aarti Tour-One
can drive to the old city by late afternoon walk in the Old City,
walking through the famous narrow lanes view the Golden Temple from
out side passing through the Local Market which is very colorful
during the evening with lights proceed to the Burning Ghat and take
a Boat to view the sunset
followed by
Aarti Pooja from the Boat itself starting from
6:30Pm onwards approx as per the Season. . Return to hotel fafter
walking back through the old city which is crowed and lighted up
later take a rickshaw ride back to hotel.
Overnight at Varanasi.
Day 08. VARANASI / KHAJURAHO.
After breakfast transfer to the airport to board your flight to
Khajuraho. Assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Khajuraho - A village founded by the Chandela Kings over a
thousand years ago, is home to some of the most exquisitely carved
temples in India.
Afternoon Tour of the Western Group of Temples. The Western
Group has an exquisitely carved entrance arch with a multitude of
themes: celestial beings, lovers, serenading musicians – movement
captured in stones and frozen in time, yet retaining the warmth of
pulsating life.
Overnight at Khajuraho.
Day 09. KHAJURAHO ORCHA / JHANSI / AGRA.
After breakfast, sightseeing Tour of the Eastern Group of Temples.
The Eastern Group is made up of Hindu and Jain Temples. The largest
only surviving Jain temple in Khajuraho, Parsvanath, is in this
group. Sculptures on the northern outer wall make this temple the
finest in the group. The Javeri Temple is dedicated to Vishnu.
Other temples in the group are dedicated to Vishu, Brahma, Yamuna
and Adinath.
After the visit, drive to Jhansi (175 Kms & 4 Hrs Approx )
en-route visiting Orcha, which has a Series of Temples
that date back to 17th century. These temples are still visited
regularly by thousands of devotees. After the visit continue on to
Jhansi to visit The Jhansi Fort, before transferring to the
station to board the Shatabdi Express Train at 1750 Hrs. On
arrival in Agra at 2025 Hrs you will be met and transferred to your
Hotel.
Overnight at Agra.
Day 10. IN AGRA.
Morning Visit Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah
Jehan, this beautiful mausoleum is built of pure white marble and is
an architectural marvel. Built in the memory of his beloved queen
Mumtaz Mahal.
Agra Fort
built by Emperor Akbar over the years 1565 – 1573 with its maze of
courtyards, mosques, and private chambers.
Itmad-ud-daula,
the north of the fort and across the river yamuna are several fine
examples of mughal architecture. The itmad -ud -daula was build by
the empress Noor Jehan as a memorial to her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg,
is beautifully ornamented with pietra dura inlay and lattice work
marble screens.
Overnight at Agra.
Day 11. AGRA / MATHURA / DELHI / OUTBOUND.
After breakfast drive to Delhi, Enroute visit Mathura - the
land where Shri Krishna was born and spent his youth, has today
little towns and hamlets that are still alive with the Krishna
legend and still redolent with the music of his flute. Lord Krishna
was born here.
Vrindavan,
a village - once noted for its fragrant groves, is where he spent an
eventful youth. Krishna Janambhoomi is one of the most
visited tourist destination in India. The place has been named so
because it is considered to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna. 'Janam'
means 'Birth' and 'Bhoomi' means 'Place' in Hindi. It is supposed
that the present temple is built over spot of the prison where Lord
Krishna took birth. After the visit drive to Delhi and drop at
International airport to board the flight for your final
destination.