Fantasy of North India
Duration : 12 Days / 11 Nights
Destinations : Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur
- Aurangabad - Mumbai - Delhi
Day 01 : Delhi
Arrive
Delhi. Our representative will receive at airport and transfer you to Hotel
Taj Mahal/The Oberoi by private car.
Delhi : The capital city of Independent India is often the starting point
of a visit to India. Like Rome it is an eternal city and is a name with music
in it for most of the people. For Indians it is the capital of their country,
the centre of power and cultural; for the simple villager it is identified as
the home of Panditji, as Mr. Nehru was affectionately known. For foreigners
who have read of it in their newspaper and seen on their Television, it is a
strange, and sometimes puzzling blend of ancient and modern, of pageantry and
socialistic planning.
There are today two Delhi’s :Old Delhi - the city built by Shahjahan the man who built the Taj Mahal and New Delhi - built by the British in 1931. It is this juxtaposition of the Old and the New one which is one of the attraction of the capital. While the Old Delhi evokes a distinctly oriental atmosphere, New Delhi has wide avenues and imposing office buildings. Both the cities with monuments and mosques that can keep any tourist happy for days.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
In Delhi. After breakfast depart for sightseeing of Old Delhi by private car with an English speaking guideto visit :-
Ferozshah Kotla : Is the site of the city Ferozabad built in the 14th
century by Emperor Ferozshah Tughlaq. The famed 14 metre-high polished sandstone
Ashoka Pillar carrying Emperor Ashoka’s message of peace which stands here today
is around 2,300 years old. Ferozabad, the fifth city was demolished by Shah
Jahan (17th century) to built Shahjahanabad.
Rajghat
: This simple square platform of Black Marble on the banks of the River
Yamuna marks the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. His last words “He’ram”
are inscribed on a platform which is surrounded by a serene garden.
Red Fort : Emperor Shah Jehan, the builder of the Taj Mahal built Delhi's
most magnificent monument, the Red Fort, in 1648. Some of the buildings it encloses
are Diwan-I-am or the hall meant for public audiences; Diwan-I-Khas, where private
audiences were granted; Rang Mahal, the water cooled apartment of the royal
ladies; the Pearl Mosque, a lovely, ornate dream in white marble.
Jama Masjid : Is the largest mosque in India, and stands across the road
from the Red Fort. Built in 1656, it is an eloquent reminder of the Mughal religious
fervour. Its spacious courtyard can hold thousands of the faithful.
Chandni Chowk : Its nerve centre, is still a very busy commercial centre,
and in its ancient, narrow lanes is kept alive the traditional workmanship,
which makes Delhi famous.
Lakshmi
Narayan Temple : Popularly known as Birla Mandir, is a large Hindu Temple
built in 1938. People of all faith can enter and worship but one must walk barefoot
into the courtyard and further on.
Return to hotel for lunch.
After lunch, leave by the same car and guide for sightseeing of New Delhi to visit:-
India Gate : It is a majestic high arch, 42 metres high, built as a memorial
to the Indian Soldiers killed in World War I. Beneath it burns an eternal flame.
From the base of the arch, one can get a good view of Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Humayuns Tomb : It was built by Humayun’s widowed Queen Haji Begum, in
the 16th century. Architecturally the forerunner of the Taj Mahal, it stands
in Nizamuddin, which has Mughal architecture at its graceful best.
Bahai Temple : Situated atop the Kalkaji hill, this distinctive lotus
shaped marvel in marble, surrounded by a landscaped garden, has been dubbed
the ‘Taj Mahal of the 21st century’.
Qutab Minar : The 72.5 metre high-tower dates back to the 13th century
and is one of the greatest bequests of Islamic culture. At its base lies the
Quwwatul-Islam Masjid, the first mosque in India.
Iron Pillar : A famous iron pillar of the 5th century, inside Qutub Minar
complex. It has remained rust free for 1500 years. According to local belief
if you can get your fingers to touch, with your back to the pillar, your wishes
will be granted.
Rashtrapati
Bhawan : It is the official residence of the President Of India, formerly
the residence of the Viceroy of India, it has a magnificent view of the Rajpath
and symmetrical North and South Block Government offices. Designed by Sir Edwin
Lutyens and occupied in 1929, it is set in 330 acres of land. Imperial in design,
it has spacious staterooms and an elegant Mughal Garden open to public once
a year around February and March.
Central Secretariat Buildings.
The Parliament House : This circular shaped colonnaded building houses
the two houses of parliament - the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Its doomed
Central Hall is 90 feet in diameter.
A drive through the Diplomatic Enclaves to see the various High Commissions.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03 : Delhi
After breakfast depart Delhi for Rishikesh (234 kms) by private car with a good driver, arriving Hotel Ganga Kinare by lunch time.
Rishikesh
: Rishikesh is famous as a ‘Holy City’ of different Ashrams like Gita Bhawan,
Swarg Ashram, Parmarth Niketan and Shivananda Ashram (Divine Life Society).
It is also famous for its Lakshman Jhoola, Bharat Temple, Triveni Ghat, Rishikund,
Raghunath Temple, Pushkar Temple as well as for an Antibiotic Project at Vibhadra.
After settling down in the hotel drive to Gita Bhawan to view AARTI (Fire Pooja)
in the evening.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04 : Rishikesh
In Rishikesh. After breakfast depart for sightseeing of Rishikesh by the same car and driver to visit :-
LAKSHMAN JHOOLA, BHARAT TEMPLE, TRIVENI GHAT, LAXMAN TEMPLE, SWARG ASHRAM AND GITA BHAWAN.
Return to hotel for lunch.
After lunch depart for an excursion to Haridwar by the same car and driver:-
Haridwar: Famous as Hari Ka Dwar means first step on the way to heaven, which is most important among seven Mahapuris of India.
Places to visit at Haridwar :- HAR-KI-PAIRI, BHIMGODA TANK, SAPTA RISHI
ASHRAM, GURUKUL KANGRI UNIVERSITY, DAKSHAMADEV TEMPLE, SATI KUND, KANKHAL, MANSA
DEVI, RAMAKRISHNA MISSION AND CHANDI DEVI TEMPLE.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05 : Delhi
After
breakfast depart Rishikesh for Delhi by the same car and driver, arriving Taj
Mahal/The Oberoi Hotel by lunch time.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 06 : Jaipur
After breakfast depart Delhi for Jaipur (270 kms) by the same car and driver, arriving Jai Mahal Palace/The Trident Hotel before lunch.
JAIPUR: Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, popularly known as the
pink city, built by Raja Jai Singh in the 18th century. It is surrounded by
hills topped with rugged fortresses, dotted with fairy-tale palaces. Ambling
camels and brightly-dressed peasants, reflect Jaipur’s desert heritage.
The picturesque city, a fantasy in stone, sit in desert land and is encircled by rugged ranges of the Aravallis. These ranges are crowned with medieval fortresses reminiscent of the days when the valiant Rajputs fought fierce battle and long drawn out wars to protect their beloved land from invaders.
After lunch at leisure or to do what you please.
SHOPPING AT JAIPUR: Paradise for the famous Rajasthan’s handicrafts and
here are available Tie and dye, block printed textiles, beautiful jewellery,
embossed or inlaid brass ware, lacquer work, paper made toys, gold and silver
wax printed textiles, blue pottery, ivory carvings and embroidered slippers.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07 : Jaipur
In
Jaipur. After breakfast depart for an excursion to Amber Palace and Fort by
the same car with an English speaking guide.
Enjoy a truly Indian Experience with an Elephant ride at the Palace like Maharajas and Maharani used to do.
Amber Palace: Amber is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture.
Built in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh, it sprawls on the hill side. Built
in red sandstone and white marble, the palace complex has some very interesting
apartments, the like of which are not to be found anywhere else in the country.
Return to hotel for lunch.
After lunch depart for sightseeing of Jaipur city by the same car and guide to visit:-
The City Palace: This former royal residence is built in a blend of Rajasthani
and Mughal styles. Contains an excellent collection of miniature paintings,
costumes and armoury.
Hawa
Mahal: The intriguing ‘Palace of Winds’ is really a facade built in 1799
to allow royal ladies to view the city from the windows.
The astronomical Observatory: Also known as “Jantar Mantar” is a magnificent stone observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728.
The Museum: On display here are some magnificent medieval carpets, most
of them from Afghanistan and Pakistan, some of the collection of Jaipur and
Mughal school miniatures and rare Sanskrit and Quranic manuscripts. Royal palanquins,
gilt studded ivory howdahs, and one of India’s largest chandeliers complete
the collection.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 08 : Agra
After breakfast depart Jaipur for Agra (260 kms) by the same car and driver, stopping enroute to see Fatehpur Sikri.
FATEHPUR SIKRI : designed by King Akbar as his capital, the city was
lived-in for only a very few years - between 1570 and 1586. It is a beautiful
architectural city built of red sand stone, which is now deserted. Today, this
complex of palaces is a beautifully preserved -ghost city.
After seeing Fatehpur Sikri continue drive to Agra, arriving Taj View/The Trident Hotel by afternoon.
AGRA:
Once the magnificent Mughal Capital, Agra is renowned for the Taj Mahal,
one of the seven wonders of the world. This exquisite mausoleum stands eloquent
witness to Emperor Shah Jahan’s immortal love to his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Agra also has other historic monument of great beauty, the mausoleum of Itmad-ud-Daulah’s; the massive Agra Fort and nearby Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned city of red stone.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 09 : Agra
After an early breakfast depart for sightseeing of Agra City by the same car with an English speaking guide to visit:-
Taj Mahal: The magnificent Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shahjahan in white
marble brought from Jaipur, in the early 1600's for his beloved Queen Mumtaz
Mahal. The Taj, once described as "poetry in stone", is justly recognised as
one of the true wonders of the world, where 20,000 people from sunrise to sunset
which took 22 years to complete its construction. Even after years, now this
exquisite mausoleum stands eloquent witness to Emperor Shah Jahan’s immortal
love to his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
AGRA
FORT : Built by Akbar the Great, is a blend of architectural styles used
during the reign of three emperors, which includes the Pearl Mosque, the Palace,
and the Halls of Private and Public Audience. You can find the place where Shajahan
was imprisoned by his last son Aurangazeb for 7 ˝ years and died.
Tomb of Itmad-ud-Dulla: Built by Empress Noor Jahan in memory of her
father- Shahjahan. The timeless city of Agra also offers you many more monuments
and tombs, all exquisite in architectural skill and beauty.
Return to hotel for a quick lunch and check out.
After lunch our representative will transfer you to airport by private car:-
Depart Agra IC 7408 1305
Arrive Khajuraho 1345
THE ABOVE FLIGHT OPERATES ONLY ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.
Our representative will receive at airport and transfer to Hotel Taj Chandela/The Jass by private car.
KHAJURAHO; No visit to the state can be called complete without the visit
to the marvels of the artisans of the
Chandellas
at Khajuraho. Only twenty two of eighty five temples remain to tell the glory
of the Chandellas-a warrior Rajput clan, who built these temples in 10th and
11th centuries.
The sculptures show the distinctive influence of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain religions. Love is the theme and women the central character. Here there is perhaps the greatest collection of erotic sculptures in the world.
After settling down in the hotel depart for sightseeing of the famous erotic temples of Khajuraho by private car with an English speaking guide to visit:-
WESTERN GROUP OF TEMPLES: KANDARIYA MAHADEO TEMPLE, LAKSHMANA TEMPLE, CHITRAGUPTA TEMPLE, DEVI JAGDAMBI TEMPLE.
EASTERN GROUP OF TEMPLES: VAMANA TEMPLE, GURU GHANTAL TEMPLE.
SOUTHERN GROUP OF TEMPLES: DULADEO TEMPLE AND CHATURBHUJ TEMPLE.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 10 : Varanasi
Morning
at leisure.
After an early lunch our representative will transfer you to airport by private car:-
Depart Khajuraho 9W 334 1330
Arrive Varanasi 1410
Our representative will receive at airport and transfer you to Taj Ganges/Clarks Tower by private car.
VARANASI: Banaras is an ace Tourist Spot after Agra, Delhi , Kashmir.
While Agra presents the TAJ, Delhi the glory of Moghuls, Kashmir the beautiful
lakes and gardens, Banaras (Varanasi) mirrors to the Tourist, the people, their
faith, their rituals and the way they live and die. Here is India! They say:-
None escapes the charm of its river front , the scenic beauty of its ghats the
chiming of its temple bell , the colourful crowd of its holy men ,the beauty
of its brocade and the gaiety of its bazaars. What he sees is nowhere to be
seen , what he finds here is nowhere to be found.
The INDIA without BANARAS is to ITALY without ROME.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 11 : Varanasi
In
Varanasi. After breakfast depart to enjoy boat excursion on River Ganges to
see the various ghats like:-
DASHASWAMEDHA GHAT, RAJGHAT, MUNSHIGHAT, MANIKARNIKA GHAT, PANCH GANGA GHAT
AND HARISHCHANDRA GHAT.
After the boat ride, walk through narrow bazaar and visit GOLDEN TEMPLE, GYAN
VAPI (WELL OF KNOWLEDGE) etc.
Return to hotel for late breakfast after visiting:-
DURGA TEMPLE, BHARAT MATA TEMPLE AND BENARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY.
Arrive hotel for breakfast.
Rest until lunch.
After lunch depart for an excursion to Sarnath by the same car with guide:-
SARNATH: After attaining enlightenment, Buddha came to Sarnath, where
he gave his first sermon. In the sylvan surroundings of a deer park, he initiated
his first five disciples into the Buddhist monkshood. Here began one of the
greatest religions of the world. Emperor Ashoka erected a magnificent stupa
here. Forgotten for centuries, sarnath was excavated by British archaeologists
in 1836.
Return to hotel in the evening.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 12 : Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast our representative will transfer you to airport for taking flight to Kathmandu or to Delhi.
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