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Indian Classical Tours
DURATION : 13 Days / 12 Nights
DESTINATIONS COVERED : Mumbai
- Udaipur - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kathmandu - Delhi
Day
1- Arrive Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai and meet our representative at arrival hall and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai including The Gateway of India is the main
attraction of Mumbai city. The Mani Bhawan or the Gandhi memorial was once used
to be the residence of Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai. Also known as Queen's Neckless,
Marine Drive, Juhu is a
5-km-long beach that attracts a large number of visitors on any day of the week.
Also visit gardens like the Hanging
Garden and the Kamla
Nehru Garden
and the Chowpatty gives you the view of one of the most happening beaches of
Mumbai.
Day 2- To Udaipur
In time transfer to airport to board flight for Udaipur.
Afternoon free to take a walking tour on your own through the narrow lanes and
back streets of Udaipur upto the Washing Ghats at the lake Pichola. Visit one
of the fine downtown restaurants for an optional dinner
Day 3- In Udaipur
Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting The City Palace and Museum is considered
as the largest palace complex in Rajasthan The Pichola Lake is situated in the
heart of the city with its area of 12 sq km Udai Sagar lake was constructed
to secure regular water supply to the city of Udaipur in case of war. Pratap
Memorial has the bronze statue of Maharana Pratap, the legendary warrior king
of Udaipur. Jagdish
Temple is situated near the city
palace. Saheliyon Ki Bari is a small ornamental garden. Later in the day enjoy
a two hour boat-ride on Lake Pichola
visiting many Ghats (banks) of washing, bathing etc
Day
4- To Jaipur
Morning transfer to airport to board flight for Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and transfer
to hotel. Late morning excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city,
is perhaps the most beautiful example of Rajasthani forts . You can have the
unique experience of traveling on elephant back to and from the top of the hill
on which the fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur including,
City Palace
in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
Not far away is the Central Museum
with its large collection of woodwork, Another monument near the City
Palace, Jantar Mantar, is the largest
of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace
of Winds was constructed for the
royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen.
Day 5- To Agra
Morning drive for five hours to the City of Taj,
enroute visiting the deserted town of Fatehpur Sikri,
In the afternoon reach Agra and
check in at your hotel. Later proceed for the city sightseeing tour visiting
The Taj Mahal, which is entirely made of white marble and its walls are decorated
with exquisite pietra dura (stone inlay) work.
Day 6- In Agra
In the morning enjoy a tour of the other monuments in Agra.
The Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort) makes an interesting sight. The Tomb
of Itmad-ud-Daula is located in a walled garden overlooking the Yamuna. Akbar's
tomb at Sikandra, located in a large walled garden on the road to Delhi.
Pay another visit to Taj Mahal and ride a cycle rickshaw to the monument
Day 7- To Khajuraho
In time transfer to Railway Station to board Shatabdi Express for Jhansi.
Arrive Jhansi and drive to Khajuraho
visiting Orchha enroute. The Chaturbhuj
Temple and Laxmi
Narayan Temple
are two other important religious attractions in Orchha. Arrive Khajuraho by
late afternoon and check - in at hotel.
Day
8- To Varanasi
Morning sightseeing tour of Khajurhao Temples. The Chaunsath Yogini, Lalguan
Mahadev, Parvati, Varaha, Matangesvara, Lakshmana, Vishvanath and Nandi, Chitragupta,
Devi Jagdamba and Kandariya Mahadeo temples belong to this group. Later transfer
to airport to board flight for Varanasi
- the oldest city in India.
Arrive Varanasi and transfer to
hotel enroute visiting Sarnath. It was here that Buddha preached his message
of the 'middle way' in order to achieve nirvana.
Day 9- To Kathmandu
Enjoy a boat ride on river Ganges. There are about hundred
ghats in the city Also visit The Vishwanath Temple, built by the Birlas, was
planned by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. The Bharat
Mata Temple
houses, instead of gods and goddesses, a huge relief map in marble of the whole
of Indian subcontinent. The Tulsi
Manas Temple,
built in 1964, is dedicated to Lord Rama. Intime transfer to airport to board
flight for Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu
and transfer to hotel. Day free for independent activities
Day 10- In Kathmandu
Given clear sky you can enjoy a mountain flight for an hour for a close view
of various Himalayan peaks. Morning visit Hanuman Dhoka, the name of the old
royal palace has been derived from the statue of Hanuman (the monkey god of
Hindu mythology) Also visit the hilltop Stupa of Swayambhunath, considered 2,000
years old.
Day 11- In Kathmandu
Morning visit The Pashupatinath Temple, situated on the banks of River Baghmati
around 8 km from the city, is one of the holiest Hindu shrines. Also visit Boudnath
is one of the largest stupas in the world
Day
12- Kathmandu To Delhi
In time transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi.
Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel.
In the afternoon proceed on a tour of the capital city. The important places
in Old Delhi includes the majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk, besides
Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, In New Delhi visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time
imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised
in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxminarayan
Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India's leading industrial families; Qutab
Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped
Baha'i Temple.
Day 13- Leave Delhi
You will be accompanied by our representative to airport to board flight for
onward destination. End of our services
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