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Classical
India Tour
Duration
: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations covered
: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Gwalior - Orchha - Khajuraho
- Varanasi
This tour is a blend of modern and ancient India.
A tour of 11 blissful days exploring the historic
city of Delhi, the royal city of Jaipur, romantic
Agra, the temples of Khajuraho dating back to Chandela
era. Furthermore you will experience the warm hospitality
rendered by local people who welcome you to their
homes as well as their hearts. We are sure that this
awesome tour package will cherish your aspiration
to discover the North Indian Odyssey.
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Day
01 : Arrival Delhi
You will be met by our representative in traditional
Indian style at Indira Gandhi International
Airport who will escort you to your pre-booked
hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 02 : Delhi sightseeing
After a sumptuous breakfast you will meet our
guide in the hotel who will take you for a full
day guided tour of the capital city of India.
Delhi is divided in two parts: Old & New
Delhi. Delhi was once the capital of Muslim
India between the 12th & 19th century and
one can find mosques, monuments and forts related
to Muslim history. New Delhi is the imperial
city planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens & Herbert
Baker as British-India's capital. One of the
main sights you will visit is The Red Fort Complex,
constructed by King Shah Jahan between 1638
& 1648. It was designated as UNESCO World
Heritage Site in 2007.
Other tour items: Raj Ghat, the cremation ground
and memorial to the national freedom fighter
Mahatma Gandh, also known as father of the Nation.
Humayun's Tomb was built by Hamida Banu Begum,
widow of Mughal Emperor Humayun in 1562. It
is said that Taj Mahal’s architectural
style was borrowed from Humayun’s Tomb.
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Safdarjung's
Tomb stands today in the lush green garden as
the last phase of the Mughal style architecture.
Later visit another UNESCO World Heritage Site:
the Qutb Minar tower, the world's tallest brick
minaret. Commenced in 1193 by India's first
Muslim ruler Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak it was
completed by the third Muslim ruler Sultan Shams-ud-din
Iltutmish. It is 73 meters high which tapers
from a 15m diameter base to just 2.5m at the
top. Akshardham is a Hindu temple complex displaying
centuries of traditional Indian and Hindu culture,
spirituality, and architecture. Overnight stay
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Day
03 : Delhi - Jaipur (257 kms / 5 hrs drive)
After breakfast,
drive to the capital of the royal state of Rajasthan
– Jaipur. It is also called pink city
as most of the building are pink in colour.
After checking-in at the hotel go for the half
day city tour visiting the Jantar Mantar Observatory
which reflects how excellent Indian astronomy
was in the 17th century. It was made by Maharaja
Jai Singh II in 1728. |
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magnitudes of precision about the position of
stars, latitudes, longitudes, azimuths or even
calculating eclipses are simply brilliant. Next
to the observatory is the City Palace, where
one wing has been converted into a museum which
houses the collection of artillery and textiles.
An other wing was the residence of the former
Maharaja of Jaipur. Hawa Mahal - Palace of Winds
is another amazing building; originally Hawa
Mahal was built to enable the ladies of the
royal families to watch the everyday life and
processions of the city. In the evening enjoy
your dinner with Rajasthani dance. Overnight
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Day
04 : Excursion to Amber and Jaigarh Forts
After an early breakfast,
go for an excursion to Amber Fort located atop
the Aravali hills, it was the ancient capital
of Jaipur. We ascend to the fort royal style
by riding on an elephant's back. Amber Fort
is constructed of white and red sandstone. It
is a blend of both Hindu & Muslim style
of ornamentation. The interiors of the fort
is designed with murals and frescoes which describe
the daily errand. Later you will visit the Jaigarh
Fort overlooking the Maotha Lake, where you
can see the world's largest cannon on wheels,
the Jaivana, dating back to the 11th century.
The evening is free to explore the city. Overnight
stay at the hotel. |
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Day
05 : Jaipur - Agra (245 kms / 5 hrs drive)
After breakfast
you will be visiting enroute to Agra the “Ghost
Town” of Fatehpur Sikri, the former capital
of the Mughal empire built by emperor Akbar
the Great in 1570, now a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. It was made capital to honor Salim Chishti
the sufi saint who predicted Akbar another son.
But just 15 years after completion the city
was abandoned due to water scarcity. Proceed
to Agra and check-in to the hotel. The rest
of the evening is free to relax and enjoy the
facilities of the hotel. Overnight stay at the
hotel. |
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06 : Agra - Gwalior (120 kms / 3 hrs drive)
Leave early
in the morning for Taj Mahal, whose beauty is
glorified when the rays of sun falls and the
embedded colorful stones shine brightly. It
is one of the seven wonders of the world built
by king Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved
wife Mumtaz. Return to the hotel for breakfast
and later go for sightseeing of Agra Fort. During
Akbar reign it was used as a military structure
but Shah Jahan converted it into a palace. From
the fort one can have a clear picturesque view
of Taj Mahal. Later drive to one of the royal
cities of central India - Gwalior. Upon arrival
check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at the
hotel. |
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Day
07 : Gwalior - Orchha (120 kms / 3 hrs.)
In the morning after breakfast
visit Gwalior Fort situated on rocky sandstone.
The fort was built by different rulers during
different periods. The fort hosts Teli ka Mandir,
a Shahastra Bahu temple of Vishnu. Also visit
Lashkar Jai Vilas Palace & Museum, a palace
of royal Scindia family which has been partly
converted into a museum. Later drive to Orchha,
a small hamlet on the bank of the river Betwa.
Upon arrival check-in to the hotel. Overnight
stay at the hotel. |
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08 : Orchha - Khajuraho (178 kms / 4 hrs.)
Visit Jahangir
Mahal which is one of the most remarkable architecture
of Orchha.It was built by Raja Bir Singh to
honor the visit of Mughal emperor Jahangir to
Orchha. The architecture bears an Islamic touch.
Also visit Raj Parveen Mahal built by king Indramani
in the 17th century for his love to poetess
Parveen who was gifted with extraordinary talent.
Chaturbhuj Temple built in the year 1558-1573
is placed on a big stone formation. Laxminarayan
Temple is also worth to be seen. Later drive
to Khajuraho. On arrival check-in to the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at
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Day
09 : Khajuraho - Varanasi by flight
Khajuraho is famous for
the temple complex also called the “Temples
of Love”, famous for their erotic sculpture.
The temples are grouped into three geographical
divisions: western, eastern and southern. These
temples were built by the Chandela dynasty during
09-12th century A.D. |
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most famous temple among the western group is
Kandriya Mahadev Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
which depicts divine deities, celestial maidens
& eternal lovers. In the eastern division
the most famous temple is Parasvnath, which is
the largest Jain temple. Later you will be driven
to the airport to take your flight to one of the
holiest and most ancient cities of India: Varanasi.
Upon arrival you will be met by our representative
at the airport who will escort you to the hotel.
In the evening you will be taken to the River
Ganges to watch the evening prayer offered to
the Holy River. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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10 : Varanasi sightseeing & train to Delhi
Take the early morning
boat ride on River Ganges to witness the morning
affairs which takes place at the bank of the
river. Later return to the hotel for the breakfast
then join the excursion to Sarnath where Lord
Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining
the godly power. On return to Varanasi go for
sightseeing of temples. The Durga Temple for
example is dedicated to goddess Durga. Interestingly
the Durga Temple is also known as the ‘Monkey
Temple’ due to the large number of monkeys
found on the temple premises. Also visit the
Banaras Hindu University. In the evening you
will be taken to the railway station to board
your overnight train to New Delhi. Night on-board
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Day
11 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival in the morning at the New Delhi Railway
Station you will be met by our representative who
will escort you to your hotel. Rest of the day is
free for relaxation, shopping etc.
Day
12 : Leave Delhi
Our representative will ensure timely transfer for
you to the airport to board your onward flight.
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