India, blessed with a long history, has more than the lion's share of spectacular temples … symbols of the diverse cultures and religions.Visit the ultimate monument of love - Taj Mahal, the tallest stone minaret in India - Quatab Minar and the Palace of Winds - Hawa Mahal in one comprehensive tour. In the temple architecture of India, the Khajuraho complex remains unique. One thousand years ago, under the generous and artistic patronage of the Chandela Rajput kings of Central India, 85 temples, magnificent in form and richly carved, came up on one site, near the village of Khajuraho.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi
Arrive Delhi, India. On arrival at Delhi’s international airport, we will meet at the arrival hall outside immigration & transferred to the hotel. Night stay.
Day 2: Delhi
Gear up for your tour of new Delhi to include Qutab minar, India gate, Humayun's tomb Afternoon visit the red fort comprising exquisite palaces reflecting Mugal Architecture. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi To Varanasi (By Air)
In the morning fly to Varanasi (Benares). Varanasi is one of the most important pilgrimage centres of Hinduism, an age-old city of colorful bazaars, temples and palaces on the banks of the sacred Ganges. Afternoon trip of the oldest existing city in the world. Overnight Stay in Varanasi.
Day 4: Varanasi
We take a dawn boat ride on the ganges, and witness the spectacle of pilgrims ritually bathing, priests invoking the dawn, people washing clothes or practicing yoga, and funeral pyres burning on the famous ‘ghats’ that lead down to the holy river. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Early afternoon an optional excursion to the ancient ruins of Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site, may be available
Day 5: Varanasi to Khajurahou(By Air)
The morning is free We can move around the Streets of the city to have the glimpses of the city.
Afternoon fly to Khajurahou.
Day 6: Khajurahou
Visit the temples in Khajurahou. Its temples depict aspects of Indian life a thousand years ago during the Chandela period. After the Taj it is the most frequently visited monument in India. Khajuraho is a unique example of indo-aryan architecture. The Chandela rulers between 950-1050 built these temples. There were 85 temples, which were built, and only 22 of them survive today. Unlike other temples Khajuraho temples are said to have a theme (women), which comes in front while going through the temples. A celebration of woman kind, her myriad moods and facets. There are carvings of a woman writing letter, applying makeup to her eyes, combing her tresses, dancing, and playing with her child. Innocent, coquettish, smiling, seductive, passionate and beautiful, all depicted in intricate detail, sharply etched, sculpted with consummate skill. One opinion says Chandelas were followers of the tantric cult, which believes that gratification of earthly desires is a step towards attaining the infinite liberation, nirvana. For many centuries these temples were concealed in the dense jungles to be discovered by captain T.S. Burt in 1838.
Day 7: Khajurahou To Agra
Visit Temples in the morning. Afternoon drive to Jhansi to catch the train to Agra. Night stay in Agra
Day 8: Agra
The highlight of your tour will be this morning‘s visit to the glorious Taj Mahel, built by Shah jahan as a memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaj. Later explore the imposing Agra fort. Night stay in Agra.
Day 9: Agra /Jaipur
Early morning travel to Jaipur, where we transfer to the hotel. En-route visit the evocative city of Fatehpur sikri, built by Akbar in ad 1569 as his new imperial capital, but abandoned after only 14 years.
Day 10: Jaipur
In the Morning drive to Amber, the old capital of Jaipur, to visit the hill-top palace of the rajput rulers. In the Evening visit the Hawa mahal (palace of the winds) from which the ladies of the court could watch life outside without being seen and Visit the astronomical observatory & city palace. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts, costumes, miniature paintings, carpets & an armory. Evening is free for shopping & market walk Night stay in the hotel.
Day 11: Jaipur/Delhi Drive to Delhi. Night Stay
Tour concludes.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The Cost Includes:
- Transfers (in A/C car or Coach). Local air fare & train fare.
- Sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary.
- Hotel accommodation (5* or best possible in that town) based on sharing a twin bedded room on room only basis.
- Entrance fees for the Monuments
- Tour leader and local guides (English).
Our Cost Does Not Include:
- Visa and airport tax
- Medical care and travel withdrawal, luggage and health insurance.
- Meals other than specified.
- Personal expenses such as table drinks, laundry, telephone bills or any other expenses not specified above.
- Any insurance for any change in program due to circumstances beyond or control or emergency.
- Any increase in Government taxes, fuel increases, etc.
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