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Khajuraho Temple, Taj Mahal, Fort & Palaces Tour
offered by supplier M17500 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 19
- 23
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 10
people
Destination(s):
India
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 2400 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 3400 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Delhi. On arrival at you would be welcomed by our company representative who will assist you to your hotel. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi. After breakfast our tour guide takes you for local sightseeing of the Old and New Delhi covering ancient monuments like Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb and English reign places like Connaught Place, Parliament House, President House. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Khajuraho (Via Jhansi). Early morning drop at railway station to board train for Jhansi. On arrival at Jhansi Railway station you would be received by our company representative who would assist you to drive to Khajuraho. Afternoon check in hotel. Evening visit of Khajuraho Temples. Overnight stay at Khajuraho.
Khajuraho, the temple city of central India, is famous throughout the world for its exquisitely carved temples in stones. Thousands of visitors and tourists from all over the world flock together to envisage this immortal saga of Hindu art and culture engraved in stone by stone craftsmen a millennium ago.
Day 4: Khajuraho - Orcha. After breakfast visit of Khajuraho Temples. After lunch drive to Orcha. Check in hotel. Free for leisure. Overnight stay at Orcha.
Day 5: Orcha - Agra. After breakfast visit of Orcha had the distinction of being the capital of one of the largest and most powerful kingdoms of central India. Situated on the river Betwa, the medieval city was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Chieftain Rudra pratap. The succeeding rulers built some of the finest examples of Bundela architecture which can be seen at Orcha today, such as Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Raj Praveen Mahal, Ram Raj Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, Sunder Mahal. Drive to Jhansi to board train for Agra. On arrival at Agra our company representative would assist you to your hotel. Free for leisure. Overnight stay at Agra.
Day 6: Agra. Early morning our tour guide takes you for visit of Taj Mahal at the time of Sunrise. Taj Mahal - the most extravagant monument ever built for love Mumtaj Mahal by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1633. Back to hotel for breakfast. Then visit Agra Fort - visit of Agra Fort is must since so many incidents took place here. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at Agra.
Day 7: Agra - Jaipur. After breakfast at hotel departure departure towards "Pink City" (Jaipur). En route visit Fatehpur Sikri (old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) visiting The Buland Darwaza/Palace of Jodha Bai/Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal. Late afternoon arrival at Jaipur. On arrival our company representative would assist you to check in hotel. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 8: Jaipur. After breakfast at hotel. Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur followed by Elephant ride to the fort. Proceed for sightseeing of Palace of Winds better known as Hawa Mahal, City Palace Museum, Jantar Mantar (Observatory). Evening proceed to Chokhi Dhani for traditional rajasthani food. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 9: Jaipur - Pushkar. After breakfast proceed for Ajmer. Reach Ajmer by noon. Check in Hotel. Visit the mausoleum, Anasagar and Akbar's Palace. Overnight stay at Pushkar.
Day 10: Pushkar - Udaipur. Enroute visit Chittorgarh Fort 300 Km. After breakfast visit the Brahma Temple - The only one in the world. Then depart to Udaipur - Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar - a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years. En route visit Chittorgarh. Overnight at Udaipur.
Chittorgarh: Bappa Rawal founded Chittorgarh, one of the oldest cities of Rajasthan, in the mid-8th century AD. Chittorgarh Fort is built over a 180 m high rocky hills of the Aravalli Ranges. The fort provides great strategic importance to Chittorgarh. The fort has seven gates, namely, Padan Pol, Bhairon Pol, Hanuman Pol, Ganesh Pol, Jorla Pol, Lakshman Pol and the main gate. The major buildings within the Chittorgarh Fort are the Vijay Stambh (Tower of Victory), Kirti Stambh (Tower of Fame) and Rana Kumbha Palace.
Day 11: Udaipur. After breakfast tour of Udaipur covering City Palace, poised over Lake Pichola, iridescent with tile and mirror inlay. Also can explore the town by walking through the narrow, colorful winding lanes. Overnight stay at Udaipur.
Day 12: Udaipur - Mt Abu. After breakfast departure to Mount Abu en route visit Ranakpur Jain Temple. We see here the very outstanding & immense Chaumukha Jain Temple with 1444 carved pillars and no pillar alike. Evening arrival at Mt. Abu. Check in hotel. Overnight stay at Mt. Abu.
Day 13: Mt. Abu. After breakfast we visit the incomparable marble wonder at Dilwara Temple. We also visit the Nakki Lake, spiritual learning centers & the sunset point. Free for leisure. Overnight stay at Mt. Abu.
Day 14: Mt. Abu - Jodhpur. After breakfast proceed for Jodhpur. Relax in the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at Jodhpur.
Day 15: Jodhpur. After early breakfast visit Jasawant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace & Meharangarh fort. Evening go for village safari to Vishnoi village and have a rare glimpse into the rich culture and true essence of India. Abundant wildlife and memorable moments of the great desert landscape fascinates one while driving along the countryside. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.
Day 16: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer. After breakfast proceed for Jaisalmer. Drive through desert. Evening check in hotel. Free for leisure. Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 17: Jaisalmer. After breakfast take tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies. Visit the Jaisalmer Fort - The oldest living Fort in the world. Evening drive to sand dunes where a nomad dance troupe perform folk dance of Rajasthan. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 18: Jaisalmer to Bikaner. After breakfast depart for Bikaner. En route visit Karni Mata Temple. Evening check in hotel. Overnight stay at Bikaner.
Day 19: Bikaner - Mandawa (190 Km). After early breakfast visit Junagarh Fort then we proceed for cruising the desert villages on Camel back. Just hold your tour for a moment in any village and feel the mesmerizing difference in city and village life. Village people are amicable and treat guest as God. And for you will be their God. This is one city of Rajasthan which encompasses fun and gaiety all the year round. After lunch proceed to Mandawa. Mandawa is famous for its frescoes on the mansions (Havelies) of its old merchant. The place is known not only for its Havelis but also for its Fort and Palace. The structure of the palace reminds of the culture and social importance of this region in the past. Check in Hotel. Evening at leisure to explore the streets of Mandawa. Overnight at Mandawa.
Day 20: Mandawa - Delhi. After breakfast some more exploration of Mandawa streets adding last minute touch of tour of Rajasthan with Taj Mahal on time drive to Delhi. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Delhi.
Day 21: Delhi - Back home. After breakfast on time drive to Airport to board back home flight. We ensure timely transfer to airport with sweet Indian Memorable tour.
Notes:
- The program would be organized for your group and would not be a part of any other group tour.
- An English speaking driver for entire tour would be there at your services who will always be ready for assistance at any hour of need.
- At Agra we have included visit to Taj Mahal from hotel by horse cart.
- At Jaipur we have proposed you elephant ride at Amber fort (Subject to availability).
- Trip to Chokhi Dhani (an ethnic village resort in the outskirts of Jaipur). At Chokhi Dhani you will experience puppet shows, traditional dances, magic shows, elephant ride, camel ride, bullock cart ride, etc. It is a traditional village setting of the time of a village fair so everything is shown as very colorful and in a very festive mood. Here you would get to see culture of Rajasthan.
- All the hotels proposed to you have been repeatedly tried by us and we are quite confident about their services and level of comfort.
- Last but not least, we would welcome any number of changes or amendments from your end. Please feel free to ask for any change in the itinerary or quotation.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Assistance at all arrival and departure points
- Accommodation in Double Occupancy Room in twin sharing basis
- Daily Breakfast at each place
- All transfers through an exclusive air-conditioned Car on disposal basis
- All kind of transport and luxury Taxes
- Services of an English speaking guide during your all sightseeing schedule
- Taunga Ride (Horse Cart) to Taj Mahal from hotel
- Elephant ride to Amer Fort (Subject to Availability)
- Dinner at Chokhi Dhani Jaipur
- Camel Ride at Jaiselmer at Sam Dunes
- All meals at Orcha
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