12-day North India Private Tour Including Haridwar
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Accommodation included: 11 nights
Double Room on Sharing Basis
Double Room on Sharing Basis
Daily Bed & Breakfast.
Daily Bed & Breakfast.
TRANSPORTATION: All ground transportation, as...
TRANSPORTATION: All ground transportation, as detailed in the itinerary using AC Vehicle..
Aarti ceremony on river Ganges.
Aarti ceremony on river Ganges.
Early morning boat ride.
Early morning boat ride.
One time monument entrance fee...
One time monument entrance fee as described in the program.
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Services of local English Speaking Guide for Sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary.
Train Fare from Delhi โ...
Train Fare from Delhi โ Haridwar โ Delhi and Agra โ Jhansi in Ac chair car.
Rickshaw Ride in Jaipur.
Rickshaw Ride in Jaipur.
Jeep ride at Amber Fort...
Jeep ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur.
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Currently applicable taxes
Entry/Admission - Friday Mosque (Jama...
Entry/Admission - Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid)
Entry/Admission - Raj Ghat
Entry/Admission - Raj Ghat
Entry/Admission - Qutub Minar
Entry/Admission - Qutub Minar
Entry/Admission - Har ki Pauri
Entry/Admission - Har ki Pauri
Entry/Admission - Amber fort
Entry/Admission - Amber fort
Entry/Admission - City Palace of...
Entry/Admission - City Palace of Jaipur
Entry/Admission - Jantar Mantar -...
Entry/Admission - Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
Entry/Admission - Taj Mahal
Entry/Admission - Taj Mahal
Entry/Admission - Agra Fort
Entry/Admission - Agra Fort
Entry/Admission - Khajuraho Temples
Entry/Admission - Khajuraho Temples
Entry/Admission - Ganges River
Entry/Admission - Ganges River
Entry/Admission - Sarnath
Entry/Admission - Sarnath
Entry/Admission - Banaras Hindu University
Entry/Admission - Banaras Hindu University
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Delhi
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Arrive Delhi. On arrival, you will be greeted and assisted by our representative and transferred to the hotel.
IMP: Rooms will be available from 1400 Hrs.
DELHI - It is a city that bridges two different worlds. Old Delhi, once the capital of Islamic India, is a labyrinth of narrow lanes lined with crumbling havelis and formidable mosques. In contrast, the imperial city of New Delhi created by the British Raj is composed of spacious, tree-lined avenues and imposing government buildings. Delhi has been the seat of power for several rulers and many empires for about a millennium. Many a times the city was built, destroyed and then rebuilt here. Interestingly, a number of Delhi's rulers played a dual role, first as destroyers and then as creators.
On arrival in Delhi, transfer to hotel.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Hans Hotel. (04 Star Hotel)
Day 2: Delhi
Pass By: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
After breakfast proceed for visit of Delhi including following:
Red Fort (from outside)
The Red Fort, Shah Jahan's elegant citadel in red sandstone, was built on the western bank of the river Yamuna. Shahjahan, started the construction of this massive fort in 1638, when he shifted the capital from Agra to Delhi. The Red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort rise 33-m above the clamor of Old Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughals. Inside is a veritable treasure trove of buildings, including the Drum House, the Hall of Public and Private Audiences, the Pearl Mosque, Royal Baths and Palace of Color. (It remains closed on Mondays).
Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
This great mosque of Old Delhi is the largest in India, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. It was begun in 1644 and ended up being the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort. The highly decorative mosque has three great gates, four towers and two 40 m-high minarets constructed of strips of red sandstone and white marble. The interior of the prayer hall is divided into aisles by arches. The walls and floors are of marble inlay panels.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi Road, New Delhi 110002 India
Raj Ghat is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. It is a black marble platform that marks the spot of Mahatma Gandhi's cremation, on 31 January 1948, a day after his assassination. It is left open to the sky while an eternal flame burns perpetually at one end. It is located on the banks of the river Yamuna in Delhi on Ring Road officially known as Mahatma Gandhi Road. A stone footpath flanked by lawns leads to the walled enclosure that houses the memorial.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
At the centre of New Delhi stands the 42 m high India Gate, an "Arc-de-Triumph" like archway in the middle of a crossroad. Almost similar to its French counterpart, it commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during the World War I. The memorial bears the names of more than 13,516 British and Indian soldiers killed in the Northwestern Frontier in the Afghan war of 1919. Under the arch, the Amar Jawan Jyoti commemorating Indian armed forcesโ losses in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Parliament House, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Drive past the Govt. Buildings
New Delhi houses several government buildings and official residences reminiscent of the British colonial architecture. Today we will drive past few of them, like The Parliament House, designed by Baker is 173m in diameter, the Rashtrapati Bhawan once the Viceroyโs residence is now the official residence of the President of India. Designed by Lutyens, it combines western and eastern styles.
Stop At: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Ashoka Road Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 India
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is the most prominent Sikh gurdwara or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, and the pond inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar", whose water is considered holy by Sikhs and is known as "Amrit". It was first built as a small temple by Sikh General, Sardar Bhagel Singh in 1783, who supervised the construction of nine Sikh shrines in Delhi in the same year, during the reign of Mughal Emperor, Shah Alam II.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
Qutub Minar is a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak. The tower has five distinct storeyโs, each marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15 m diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top.
The first three storeys are made of red sandstone; the fourth and fifth storeyโs are of marble and sandstone. At the foot of the tower is the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the first mosque to be built in India. A 7 m-high iron pillar stands in the courtyard of the mosque. It is said that if you can encircle it with your hands while standing with your back to it your wish will be fulfilled.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Hans Hotel. (04 Star Hotel)
Day 3: Delhi / Haridwar (By train Dehradun shtabadi 0650 /1125 hrs)
Stop At: Har ki Pauri, Upper Road, Haridwar 249401 India
After early breakfast, transfer to rail station to board the train to Haridwar.
On arrival, transfer to hotel.
After a little rest, we can take a walk around Rickshaw through the streets of Haridwar's colourful market. We also visit old temples in the religious city.
In the afternoon we visit Har Ki Pauri to witness the spectacular evening ceremony on the bank of the river Ganges.
All the temples in the surrounding area will be enlivened with the evening prayer and you will see hundreds of Hindus come to watch and be part of this prayer, and you will also see the basket of flowers in the forms of small boats with the candles (burns) that flow down the river. It is one of the most remarkable points in this part of India.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel Haveli Hari Ganga. (04 Star Hotel)
Day 4: Haridwar / Rishikesh / Haridwar (By surface approx 40mins)
Stop At: Rishikesh, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand
Morning is free for Yoga and Meditation.
After breakfast, excursion to Rishikesh, known for its spiritual centers.
Later, enjoy the city tour of Rishikesh along with Ashrams visits and Hindu temples.
Later drive back to Haridwar.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel Haveli Hari Ganga. (04 Star Hotel)
Day 5: Haridwar / Delhi (By train NDLS shtabdi 0622 / 1110 hrs) and Delhi / Jaipur (Approx 277 Kms / 05 Hrs)
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After early breakfast transfer to railway station to board the train to Delhi.
Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
On arrival in Delhi, drive to Jaipur.
JAIPUR - The fascinating capital of the marvellous state of Rajasthan.
Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City, thanks to the colour of its buildings. It was built in 1727 A.D by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, followed a grid system, which made it the only planned city of its time. A young Bengali architect Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya designed the city in accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. There are innumerable sagas and stories of culture, traditions, practices and valour. This diverse land of rich cultural heritage is a royal treat for tourists all over the world.
On arrival in Jaipur, transfer to hotel.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Ramada Hotel, Jaipur. (04 Star hotel)
Day 6: Jaipur
Pass By: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
After breakfast at the hotel proceed for visit of Jaipur including following:
Photo stop at the Hawa Mahal Palace
The poet king Sawai Pratap Singh built this palace of winds. This is easily the most well-known landmarks of Jaipur and is also its icon. This five-storey building overlooking the busy bazaar street is a fascinating example of Rajput architecture and artistry with its delicately honeycombed 953 pink sandstone windows known as 'jharokhas'. It was originally built for the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday life and processions in the city from their veiled comfort.
Stop At: Amber fort, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001 Amer Jaipur, Jaipur 302021 India
The Amber Fort set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Constructed by Raja Man Singh I in 1592 and completed by Mirja Raja Jai Singh, the fort was made in red sand stone and white marble. Amber is the classic and romantic fort-palace with a magnificent aura. The interior wall of the palace depicts expressive painting scenes with carvings, precious stones and mirror settings. Built mainly for the warring enemies as a safe place, the heavily structured walls could defend the residents within the ramparts of the fort.
Also enjoy Jeep Ride at Amber Fort.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
Located in the heart of the walled city, the City Palace Complex gives you an idea about the farsightedness of the founder of Jaipur Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. He left behind a legacy of some of the most imposing and magnificent architecture in the city. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh built many buildings but some of the structures were also built by later rulers. The palace is a blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture and the ex-royal family still lives in a part of the palace.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
The Jantar Mantar is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built by Maharaja (King) Jai Singh II
between 1727 and 1734. It is modeled after the one that he had built for him at Delhi. He had constructed a total of five such facilities at different locations, including the ones at Delhi and Jaipur.
The Jaipur observatory is the largest and best preserved of these. It has been inscribed on the World Heritage List as "an expression of the astronomical skills and cosmological concepts of the court of a scholarly prince at the end of the Mughal period".
Rickshaw Ride (Jaipur)
It takes you through the narrow by lanes of Jaipur, through the hussle & Bustle of the Old bazzare (Market). The humble cycle rickshaw is not only the common manโs beast o the burden, but it also serves to generate considerable employment.Most of all however, in an age when our cities are beset by the pollution menace of the automobile, it provides perhaps the only viable alternative for the short haul (say, 5 kms). However in the present context we shall offer this ride as a nostalgic trip.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Ramada Hotel, Jaipur. (04 Star hotel)
Day 7: Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra (Approx 250 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh 283110, India
After breakfast drive to Agra; Enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur-Sikri
The beautiful and deserted medieval city built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. The complex consists of religious, residential and administrative buildings. The Mosque is considered a copy for the Mosque at Mecca and is extremely elegant, containing elements of Hindu and Persian design. Housed here is the Shrine of Sheikh Salim Chisti one of the greatest of Sufi saints of the Muslim world.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Later continue drive to AGRA.
AGRA - The city of the inimitable โTAJ MAHALโ.
The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary Mughal Empire. While its significance as a political center ended with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1634 by Shah Jahan, its architectural wealth has secured its place on the international map. A pleasant town with a comparatively slow pace, Agra is known for its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone by craftsmen who are descendants of those who worked under the Mughals.
On arrival in Agra, transfer to hotel.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Ramada Plaza Agra. (04 Star Hotel)
Day 8: Agra
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
After breakfast proceed for visit of Agra including following:
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal or Crown of Palaces is a white marble mausoleum, built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan as a memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. A world-renowned wonder, Taj Mahal looks the same from all the four sides and is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".
The Taj Mahal is phenomenal not in the beauty alone but in the deep planning and design that went into its making. This enchanting mausoleum started in 1631 and it took 22 years to complete with the help of an estimated 20000 workers. (It remains closed on Fridays). Note: Since Taj Mahal is a World Heritage Sites and hence require some maintenance or restoration work routinely.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
The great Mughal Emperor Akbar commissioned the construction of the Agra Fort in 1666, A.D. although additions were made till the time of his grandson Shahjahan. The forbidding exteriors of this fort hide an inner paradise. There are a number of exquisite buildings like Moti Masjid - a white marble mosque akin to a perfect pearl; Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-I-Khaas, Musamman Burj - where Shahjahan died in 1666 A.D. Jahangir's Palace; Khaas Mahal and Shish Mahal. The massive Agra fort is 2.5 km long and is considered as the predecessor of the Delhi Red fort.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Ramada Plaza Agra. (04 Star Hotel)
Day 9: Agra / Jhansi (By Train : Bhoapl Shatabadi Express:08:00/10:40 hrs) / Khajuraho (By Surface Approx 190 Kms / 04.5 Hrs)
Pass By: Jhansi, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
After an early breakfast on time transfer to the Railway station to board train to Jhansi.
Upon arrival in Jhansi drive to Khajuraho enroute visit Orchha Fort.
Orchha Fort
The main attraction of Orchha is the Orchha fort complex, located on an island on River Betwa, having a number of palaces to visit within it. A four-arched bridge leads to the fort complex on the island. The Jahangir Mahal, which was built by Bir Singh Deo in the early part pf the 17th century to mark the visit of the Mughal Emperor, is an important monument of this fort. It is known for its delicate work on one hand and balanced with strong masonry on the other. Raj Mahal, the second palace in this fort complex is well known for its murals, depicting religious themes. The Rai Parveen Mahal, dedicated to the 17th-century poetess-musician, is the third palace within this complex and is set amongst well-laid gardens.
Pass By: Khajuraho, Khajuraho, Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh
Later continue drive to KHAJURAHO. On arrival in Khajuraho, transfer to hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Ramada Khajuraho. (04 Star Hotel)
Day 10: Khajuraho / Varanasi (By Flight)
Stop At: Khajuraho Temples, Khajuraho India
After an early breakfast at the hotel proceed for visit of Khajuraho including following:
Eastern and Western Groups of Temple
Visit Eastern Group of temples mainly dedicated to the Jain teachers-tirthankaras. The Parsvanatha Temple, the Adinatha Temple and the Santinatha Temple. The temples are ornately carved on the outside with beautiful figures of Hindu gods, goddesses. Also visit the Western Group of temples, which consist of a group of artistic (erotic) temples built in sandstone. The sculptures of Hindu deities, dancers and musicians appear to be so natural as if they would come alive any time.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Later on time transfer to Airport to board Flight for Varanasi.
VARANASI - Situated between the rivers Varuna and Assi as they join the Ganges, Varanasi takes its name from its location. It is often referred to as the oldest living city in the world. It is also known as Kashi, the city of light, but the British, in an endeavor to simplify matters, had coined their own name for the place- Benaras. Varanasi is the city of a thousand temples. Its Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrivalled. According to Hindu belief, Varanasi is the cosmic centre of the Universe.
Upon arrival transfer to the hotel.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Rivatas By Ideal. (04 Star Hotel)
Day 11: Varanasi
Stop At: Ganges River, Varanasi India
Boat ride
Early morning you experience the life of this ancient city. See the beauty of the rising sun on the Ganges. Enjoy the boat ride, experience the early morning rituals of the Hindus being performed, thousands of people taking a bath in the holy river believing they will be free from the circle of rebirth. It is interesting to see the pilgrims offering sweets, flowers and holy water to the Sun God.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India
After breakfast at the hotel proceed for visit of Varanasi including following:
Sarnath
A major Buddhist centre, Sarnath lies 10 kilometres north east of Varanasi. It was here that Buddha preached his message of the 'middle way' to nirvana after achieving enlightenment at Bodhgaya. In around 234 BC, Emperor Ashoka, a great follower of Buddhism, erected a stupa here. Between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD, several Buddhist structures were built here in Sarnath. Most of the Sarnath's monuments are set in large gardens making it quite pleasant for a visitor to spend some time here.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005 India
One of the oldest educational centres in India, the Banaras Hindu University was built in 1917. The university was founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya as a centre for the study of Indian art, culture, music and Sanskrit. The university campus is spread over five square kilometres and houses the Bharat Kala Bhavan. The Bhavan has a fine collection of miniature paintings, sculptures from first to fifteenth centuries, old photographs of Varanasi and brocade textiles.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi 221001 India
The temple is located in the premises of the Banaras Hindu University and is about thirty minutes walk from the gates of the university. The temple, built by the Birlas, was planned by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. Unlike many other temples in Varanasi, this temple is open to all irrespective of caste or creed.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bharat Mata Temple, Vidyapith Road, Varanasi 221001 India
This temple of Bharat Mata (Mother India), inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, lies about 3 kilometres west of Godaulia, outside the old city. Here, instead of gods and goddesses, one finds a huge relief map in marble of the whole of Indian subcontinent and Tibetan plateau. The map is said to be perfectly to scale both vertically and horizontally with mountains, rivers and the holy tirthas (pilgrimage centres) all clearly visible.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Ganges River, Varanasi India
Later in the evening enjoy Aarti Ceremony on River Ganges
Aartiโ is a very auspicious Hindu ritual in which we offer our prayers (traditional Hindi song) to God. The Guru or the Master with his devotees, sing the prayers along with the lighting of the small lamps. The experience, the view and the positive vibrations are so inspirational that it is difficult to put into words.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Rivatas By Ideal. (04 Star Hotel)
Day 12: Varanasi / Delhi Departure (By Flight: UK 813; 1520 / 1650 Hrs).
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
On time transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi.
On arrival in Delhi taking flight back home / onward destination.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Arrive at Delhi
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Arrive Delhi. On arrival, you will be greeted and assisted by our representative and transferred to the hotel.
IMP: Rooms will be available from 1400 Hrs.
DELHI - It is a city that bridges two different worlds. Old Delhi, once the capital of Islamic India, is a labyrinth of narrow lanes lined with crumbling havelis and formidable mosques. In contrast, the imperial city of New Delhi created by the British Raj is composed of spacious, tree-lined avenues and imposing government buildings. Delhi has been the seat of power for several rulers and many empires for about a millennium. Many a times the city was built, destroyed and then rebuilt here. Interestingly, a number of Delhi's rulers played a dual role, first as destroyers and then as creators.
On arrival in Delhi, transfer to hotel.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Hans Hotel. (04 Star Hotel)
Day 2: Delhi
Pass By: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
After breakfast proceed for visit of Delhi including following:
Red Fort (from outside)
The Red Fort, Shah Jahan's elegant citadel in red sandstone, was built on the western bank of the river Yamuna. Shahjahan, started the construction of this massive fort in 1638, when he shifted the capital from Agra to Delhi. The Red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort rise 33-m above the clamor of Old Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughals. Inside is a veritable treasure trove of buildings, including the Drum House, the Hall of Public and Private Audiences, the Pearl Mosque, Royal Baths and Palace of Color. (It remains closed on Mondays).
Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
This great mosque of Old Delhi is the largest in India, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. It was begun in 1644 and ended up being the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort. The highly decorative mosque has three great gates, four towers and two 40 m-high minarets constructed of strips of red sandstone and white marble. The interior of the prayer hall is divided into aisles by arches. The walls and floors are of marble inlay panels.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi Road, New Delhi 110002 India
Raj Ghat is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. It is a black marble platform that marks the spot of Mahatma Gandhi's cremation, on 31 January 1948, a day after his assassination. It is left open to the sky while an eternal flame burns perpetually at one end. It is located on the banks of the river Yamuna in Delhi on Ring Road officially known as Mahatma Gandhi Road. A stone footpath flanked by lawns leads to the walled enclosure that houses the memorial.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
At the centre of New Delhi stands the 42 m high India Gate, an "Arc-de-Triumph" like archway in the middle of a crossroad. Almost similar to its French counterpart, it commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during the World War I. The memorial bears the names of more than 13,516 British and Indian soldiers killed in the Northwestern Frontier in the Afghan war of 1919. Under the arch, the Amar Jawan Jyoti commemorating Indian armed forcesโ losses in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Parliament House, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Drive past the Govt. Buildings
New Delhi houses several government buildings and official residences reminiscent of the British colonial architecture. Today we will drive past few of them, like The Parliament House, designed by Baker is 173m in diameter, the Rashtrapati Bhawan once the Viceroyโs residence is now the official residence of the President of India. Designed by Lutyens, it combines western and eastern styles.
Stop At: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Ashoka Road Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 India
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is the most prominent Sikh gurdwara or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, and the pond inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar", whose water is considered holy by Sikhs and is known as "Amrit". It was first built as a small temple by Sikh General, Sardar Bhagel Singh in 1783, who supervised the construction of nine Sikh shrines in Delhi in the same year, during the reign of Mughal Emperor, Shah Alam II.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
Qutub Minar is a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak. The tower has five distinct storeyโs, each marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15 m diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top.
The first three storeys are made of red sandstone; the fourth and fifth storeyโs are of marble and sandstone. At the foot of the tower is the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the first mosque to be built in India. A 7 m-high iron pillar stands in the courtyard of the mosque. It is said that if you can encircle it with your hands while standing with your back to it your wish will be fulfilled.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Hans Hotel. (04 Star Hotel)
Day 3: Delhi / Haridwar (By train Dehradun shtabadi 0650 /1125 hrs)
Stop At: Har ki Pauri, Upper Road, Haridwar 249401 India
After early breakfast, transfer to rail station to board the train to Haridwar.
On arrival, transfer to hotel.
After a little rest, we can take a walk around Rickshaw through the streets of Haridwar's colourful market. We also visit old temples in the religious city.
In the afternoon we visit Har Ki Pauri to witness the spectacular evening ceremony on the bank of the river Ganges.
All the temples in the surrounding area will be enlivened with the evening prayer and you will see hundreds of Hindus come to watch and be part of this prayer, and you will also see the basket of flowers in the forms of small boats with the candles (burns) that flow down the river. It is one of the most remarkable points in this part of India.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel Haveli Hari Ganga. (04 Star Hotel)
Day 4: Haridwar / Rishikesh / Haridwar (By surface approx 40mins)
Stop At: Rishikesh, Rishikesh, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand
Morning is free for Yoga and Meditation.
After breakfast, excursion to Rishikesh, known for its spiritual centers.
Later, enjoy the city tour of Rishikesh along with Ashrams visits and Hindu temples.
Later drive back to Haridwar.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel Haveli Hari Ganga. (04 Star Hotel)
Day 5: Haridwar / Delhi (By train NDLS shtabdi 0622 / 1110 hrs) and Delhi / Jaipur (Approx 277 Kms / 05 Hrs)
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After early breakfast transfer to railway station to board the train to Delhi.
Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
On arrival in Delhi, drive to Jaipur.
JAIPUR - The fascinating capital of the marvellous state of Rajasthan.
Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City, thanks to the colour of its buildings. It was built in 1727 A.D by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, followed a grid system, which made it the only planned city of its time. A young Bengali architect Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya designed the city in accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. There are innumerable sagas and stories of culture, traditions, practices and valour. This diverse land of rich cultural heritage is a royal treat for tourists all over the world.
On arrival in Jaipur, transfer to hotel.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Ramada Hotel, Jaipur. (04 Star hotel)
Day 6: Jaipur
Pass By: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
After breakfast at the hotel proceed for visit of Jaipur including following:
Photo stop at the Hawa Mahal Palace
The poet king Sawai Pratap Singh built this palace of winds. This is easily the most well-known landmarks of Jaipur and is also its icon. This five-storey building overlooking the busy bazaar street is a fascinating example of Rajput architecture and artistry with its delicately honeycombed 953 pink sandstone windows known as 'jharokhas'. It was originally built for the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday life and processions in the city from their veiled comfort.
Stop At: Amber fort, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001 Amer Jaipur, Jaipur 302021 India
The Amber Fort set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Constructed by Raja Man Singh I in 1592 and completed by Mirja Raja Jai Singh, the fort was made in red sand stone and white marble. Amber is the classic and romantic fort-palace with a magnificent aura. The interior wall of the palace depicts expressive painting scenes with carvings, precious stones and mirror settings. Built mainly for the warring enemies as a safe place, the heavily structured walls could defend the residents within the ramparts of the fort.
Also enjoy Jeep Ride at Amber Fort.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
Located in the heart of the walled city, the City Palace Complex gives you an idea about the farsightedness of the founder of Jaipur Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. He left behind a legacy of some of the most imposing and magnificent architecture in the city. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh built many buildings but some of the structures were also built by later rulers. The palace is a blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture and the ex-royal family still lives in a part of the palace.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
The Jantar Mantar is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built by Maharaja (King) Jai Singh II
between 1727 and 1734. It is modeled after the one that he had built for him at Delhi. He had constructed a total of five such facilities at different locations, including the ones at Delhi and Jaipur.
The Jaipur observatory is the largest and best preserved of these. It has been inscribed on the World Heritage List as "an expression of the astronomical skills and cosmological concepts of the court of a scholarly prince at the end of the Mughal period".
Rickshaw Ride (Jaipur)
It takes you through the narrow by lanes of Jaipur, through the hussle & Bustle of the Old bazzare (Market). The humble cycle rickshaw is not only the common manโs beast o the burden, but it also serves to generate considerable employment.Most of all however, in an age when our cities are beset by the pollution menace of the automobile, it provides perhaps the only viable alternative for the short haul (say, 5 kms). However in the present context we shall offer this ride as a nostalgic trip.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Ramada Hotel, Jaipur. (04 Star hotel)
Day 7: Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra (Approx 250 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh 283110, India
After breakfast drive to Agra; Enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur-Sikri
The beautiful and deserted medieval city built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. The complex consists of religious, residential and administrative buildings. The Mosque is considered a copy for the Mosque at Mecca and is extremely elegant, containing elements of Hindu and Persian design. Housed here is the Shrine of Sheikh Salim Chisti one of the greatest of Sufi saints of the Muslim world.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Later continue drive to AGRA.
AGRA - The city of the inimitable โTAJ MAHALโ.
The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary Mughal Empire. While its significance as a political center ended with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1634 by Shah Jahan, its architectural wealth has secured its place on the international map. A pleasant town with a comparatively slow pace, Agra is known for its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone by craftsmen who are descendants of those who worked under the Mughals.
On arrival in Agra, transfer to hotel.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Ramada Plaza Agra. (04 Star Hotel)
Day 8: Agra
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
After breakfast proceed for visit of Agra including following:
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal or Crown of Palaces is a white marble mausoleum, built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan as a memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. A world-renowned wonder, Taj Mahal looks the same from all the four sides and is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".
The Taj Mahal is phenomenal not in the beauty alone but in the deep planning and design that went into its making. This enchanting mausoleum started in 1631 and it took 22 years to complete with the help of an estimated 20000 workers. (It remains closed on Fridays). Note: Since Taj Mahal is a World Heritage Sites and hence require some maintenance or restoration work routinely.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
The great Mughal Emperor Akbar commissioned the construction of the Agra Fort in 1666, A.D. although additions were made till the time of his grandson Shahjahan. The forbidding exteriors of this fort hide an inner paradise. There are a number of exquisite buildings like Moti Masjid - a white marble mosque akin to a perfect pearl; Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-I-Khaas, Musamman Burj - where Shahjahan died in 1666 A.D. Jahangir's Palace; Khaas Mahal and Shish Mahal. The massive Agra fort is 2.5 km long and is considered as the predecessor of the Delhi Red fort.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Ramada Plaza Agra. (04 Star Hotel)
Day 9: Agra / Jhansi (By Train : Bhoapl Shatabadi Express:08:00/10:40 hrs) / Khajuraho (By Surface Approx 190 Kms / 04.5 Hrs)
Pass By: Jhansi, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
After an early breakfast on time transfer to the Railway station to board train to Jhansi.
Upon arrival in Jhansi drive to Khajuraho enroute visit Orchha Fort.
Orchha Fort
The main attraction of Orchha is the Orchha fort complex, located on an island on River Betwa, having a number of palaces to visit within it. A four-arched bridge leads to the fort complex on the island. The Jahangir Mahal, which was built by Bir Singh Deo in the early part pf the 17th century to mark the visit of the Mughal Emperor, is an important monument of this fort. It is known for its delicate work on one hand and balanced with strong masonry on the other. Raj Mahal, the second palace in this fort complex is well known for its murals, depicting religious themes. The Rai Parveen Mahal, dedicated to the 17th-century poetess-musician, is the third palace within this complex and is set amongst well-laid gardens.
Pass By: Khajuraho, Khajuraho, Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh
Later continue drive to KHAJURAHO. On arrival in Khajuraho, transfer to hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Ramada Khajuraho. (04 Star Hotel)
Day 10: Khajuraho / Varanasi (By Flight)
Stop At: Khajuraho Temples, Khajuraho India
After an early breakfast at the hotel proceed for visit of Khajuraho including following:
Eastern and Western Groups of Temple
Visit Eastern Group of temples mainly dedicated to the Jain teachers-tirthankaras. The Parsvanatha Temple, the Adinatha Temple and the Santinatha Temple. The temples are ornately carved on the outside with beautiful figures of Hindu gods, goddesses. Also visit the Western Group of temples, which consist of a group of artistic (erotic) temples built in sandstone. The sculptures of Hindu deities, dancers and musicians appear to be so natural as if they would come alive any time.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Later on time transfer to Airport to board Flight for Varanasi.
VARANASI - Situated between the rivers Varuna and Assi as they join the Ganges, Varanasi takes its name from its location. It is often referred to as the oldest living city in the world. It is also known as Kashi, the city of light, but the British, in an endeavor to simplify matters, had coined their own name for the place- Benaras. Varanasi is the city of a thousand temples. Its Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrivalled. According to Hindu belief, Varanasi is the cosmic centre of the Universe.
Upon arrival transfer to the hotel.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Rivatas By Ideal. (04 Star Hotel)
Day 11: Varanasi
Stop At: Ganges River, Varanasi India
Boat ride
Early morning you experience the life of this ancient city. See the beauty of the rising sun on the Ganges. Enjoy the boat ride, experience the early morning rituals of the Hindus being performed, thousands of people taking a bath in the holy river believing they will be free from the circle of rebirth. It is interesting to see the pilgrims offering sweets, flowers and holy water to the Sun God.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India
After breakfast at the hotel proceed for visit of Varanasi including following:
Sarnath
A major Buddhist centre, Sarnath lies 10 kilometres north east of Varanasi. It was here that Buddha preached his message of the 'middle way' to nirvana after achieving enlightenment at Bodhgaya. In around 234 BC, Emperor Ashoka, a great follower of Buddhism, erected a stupa here. Between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD, several Buddhist structures were built here in Sarnath. Most of the Sarnath's monuments are set in large gardens making it quite pleasant for a visitor to spend some time here.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005 India
One of the oldest educational centres in India, the Banaras Hindu University was built in 1917. The university was founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya as a centre for the study of Indian art, culture, music and Sanskrit. The university campus is spread over five square kilometres and houses the Bharat Kala Bhavan. The Bhavan has a fine collection of miniature paintings, sculptures from first to fifteenth centuries, old photographs of Varanasi and brocade textiles.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi 221001 India
The temple is located in the premises of the Banaras Hindu University and is about thirty minutes walk from the gates of the university. The temple, built by the Birlas, was planned by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. Unlike many other temples in Varanasi, this temple is open to all irrespective of caste or creed.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bharat Mata Temple, Vidyapith Road, Varanasi 221001 India
This temple of Bharat Mata (Mother India), inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, lies about 3 kilometres west of Godaulia, outside the old city. Here, instead of gods and goddesses, one finds a huge relief map in marble of the whole of Indian subcontinent and Tibetan plateau. The map is said to be perfectly to scale both vertically and horizontally with mountains, rivers and the holy tirthas (pilgrimage centres) all clearly visible.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Ganges River, Varanasi India
Later in the evening enjoy Aarti Ceremony on River Ganges
Aartiโ is a very auspicious Hindu ritual in which we offer our prayers (traditional Hindi song) to God. The Guru or the Master with his devotees, sing the prayers along with the lighting of the small lamps. The experience, the view and the positive vibrations are so inspirational that it is difficult to put into words.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Rivatas By Ideal. (04 Star Hotel)
Day 12: Varanasi / Delhi Departure (By Flight: UK 813; 1520 / 1650 Hrs).
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
On time transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi.
On arrival in Delhi taking flight back home / onward destination.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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