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North India
Holidays
Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
You will be met on arrival at the International
airport. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
 DELHI,
the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating
blend of the past and the present. Delhi is a perfect introduction to the composite
culture of an ancient land and a window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
Start
a Full day tour of Old & New Delhi after breakfast.
OLD DELHI
- A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the
memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque
in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul
Empire.
Enjoy a Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include
a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutab Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue
- Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and the President's
Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur (By Road 260
km/6 hr )
Breakfast will be at hotel. Drive to Jaipur.
JAIPUR
- Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan a romantic realm of resplendent
palaces, mighty fortresses and regal Maharajahs that lies in the western deserts
and is an utterly unique part of India. Proudly belonging to the KSHATRIYA warrior
caste and fiercely independent, the Rajput princes made fearsome foes. However,
many of them realized that to maintain their wealth and authority locally, it
was expedient to proclaim allegiance to the central power. Thus, many enjoyed
a privileged position under the Mughal emperors and also the British Raj that
followed.
 The
bustling Rajasthan capital of Jaipur takes its name from its venerated founder
Jai Singh II, who was given the title Sawai Maharaja by the Mughal. Literally
translated this would mean 'one and a quarter', suggesting that the Mughal thought
this emperor to be more valuable than just 'one'. Jaipur is known as the 'Pink
City' on account of the distinctive colour of its buildings. This did not, however,
form part of the original plan, but dates back to 1856, when the city was given
a wash of pink in honor of a State Visit from Prince Albert.
Reach Jaipur
and check in at hotel.
This evening, visit the Birla Temple to learn
more about the fascinating religious life of Jaipur. The marble structure, built
as recently as 1985, houses ornate statues including one of Lakshmi (goddess of
Wealth and Beauty) and Narayan dressed in gaudy robes, representing a Hindu vision
of heavenly luxury. Carvings in the temple and on pillars supporting the covered
walkways include images of the Hindu pantheon, as well as Jesus, the Blessed Virgin
Mary and St Francis of Assisi. Your visit will coincide with the AARTI Ceremony,
which involves oil lamps being lit and waved, in order to awake and invoke the
deity. Enjoy the experience and spend night at Jaipur.
Overnight will
be at Jaipur.
Day 04: Jaipur
Proceed for morning excursion
will be taken to the Amber Fort. Ride to the Fort on elephant back in a royal
manner.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani
fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed
by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise
where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting...
CITY PALACE
- A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the
City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses
the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
 JANTAR
MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories
built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting
of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL -
The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark
in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted
with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows.
Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace
women.
Shopping and relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur - Agra (By Road 221 km/6 hr)
Drive to
Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri en-route after breakfast.
The deserted,
red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the
late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city
and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine
what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit
the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Continue your
drive to Agra and on arrival check-in at Hotel.
 AGRA:
Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village
of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name
Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in
a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys
and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the
Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its
Mughal heritage most conspicuously.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 06: Agra
Proceed for day sightseeing of Agra after breakfast.
TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder
which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built
by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz
Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned
by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect
symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately
carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.
AGRA FORT
- Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly
of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which
is a major tourist attraction.
After Agra Fort we will visit BABY TAJ
- The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj.
Overnight
will be at Agra.
Day 07: Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho (By Train)
 Train
Name : Bhopal Shatabdi Express
Train No. : 2002
Departure : 0800 hr
Arrival : 1024 hr
Breakfast will be at hotel. You will be transferred
to station for train to Jhansi.
Reach Jhansi and transfer to Orchha,
12 km away. It is a medieval city founded by the BUNDELA rulers with palaces and
temples of the 16th & 17th century - which has remarkably withstood the onslaught
of time. The town is known for its CHATTRIS which were built in the memory of
the kings and the place is flanked by the river BETWA.
Proceed for sightseeing
of ORCHHA sites within the Fort Complex. Enjoy your lunch at Orchha.
Continue drive to Khajuraho.
Situated in the northernmost part of Madhya
Pradesh, Khajuraho is famous for its enchanting temples and its legendary Khajuraho
dance festival. The name Khajuraho is derived from the Khajur tree (the date palm
tree) which is grown abundantly in the region. The Khajuraho Temples are dedicated
to a celebration of womanhood, her myriad moods and facets. Famous for its erotic
architecture, the carvings include, women writing a letter, applying eye makeup,
combing her tresses, dancing & playing with her child. Her innocent, blushed,
charming, seductive, ardent beauty, all depicted in exquisitely sculptured details.
These temples have been designed and carved to lead the eyes from ground level
upward till you seem to be looking at heaven.
Reach Khajuraho. Transferred
to hotel and relax. Watch the SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW at the Western Temples.
Overnight will be at Khajuraho.
Day 08: Khajuraho - Varanasi
(By Air Flight : 9W 334)
 Airline
: Jet Airways
Departure : 1330 hr
Arrival : 1410 hr
Breakfast
will be at hotel.
Proceed for a tour of the FAMOUS WESTERN & EASTERN
TEMPLES of Khajuraho.
Transfer in time to airport for flight to Varanasi.
Upon arrival at Varanasi, you will be met and transferred to hotel.
Varanasi is the World's most ancient living city. Crowded with temples, and its
labyrinth of streets, the city attracts the maximum number of tourists. The religious
capital of Hinduism, Varanasi is the carpet-manufacturing place of India. It was
previously known as Kashi - the city that illuminates. The present name is derived
from the fact that the city is at the confluence of the rivers Varuna and ASI.
It is also called CITY OF TEMPLES. The shimmering red and golden water of the
Ganges when rays of dawn falls on them, the high banks, the temples, the Ashrams,
the pavilions all are an experience in themselves.
Visit Sarnath ? 5
miles out of Varanasi for a day excursion: One of the holiest Buddhist sites in
the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC. Witness the ruins
of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and then visit a fine Museum which houses
an excellent collection of Buddhist art and sculptures found at the site.
Spend the evening shopping in the lanes of Varanasi.
Overnight
will be at Varanasi.
Day 09: Varanasi - Delhi (By Air)
Flight
: 9W 334
Airline : Jet Airways
Departure : 1440 hr
Arrival : 1600
hr
 Drive
to Daswamedh Ghat early in the morning and take a boat ride on the sacred river
Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of
the world's oldest and most important religions. (To start at 0500 hrs. for the
best lifetime experience) For you to appreciate this remarkable city, we'll transfer
you to the banks of the River Ganges before the sun rises.
Board a boat
with your guide and proceed to the middle of the river, where at sunrise the sight
unfolds before you. Thousands of faithful come daily to the banks to bathe and
pray while in the background, temples and palaces rise in tiers from the water's
edge.
Return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks
of "Ganga". As shops are opening, the place now becomes a beehive of
activity as the faithful are coming and going.
Return for breakfast
to the hotel.
Proceed for day guided tour of Varanasi including the
Bharat Mata Temple, which features a big relief map of Mother India engraved in
marble. Also visit the 18th century Durga Temple, commonly known as the Monkey
Temple due to the huge population of the monkeys. Proceed to the Tulsi Manas Temple,
crafted from white marble which features the entire Ramayana inscribed on its
walls. Also visit the BHU considered as the biggest residential university in
Asia. The University Campus houses an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor
Aurangzeb.
Proceed to the airport for flight to Delhi.
Reach
Delhi and proceed to the restaurant for a FAREWELL DINNER and GHAZAL SHOW before
driving to the airport for flight home (early morning of the next day) with sweet
memories of India.
TOUR ENDS
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