Northern India
is the exotic, culturally rich part of India where we get a glimpse of
its History & Civilization. Northern India
comprises of
states like Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh,
Uttaranchal & Delhi famous for the Natural Splendours as
well as for
Cultual Heritage. This North India Tour starts with a sightseeing of capital
city of India, Delhi. From Delhi we move to Jaipur and have the
Royal Experience
of Amber Fort. Jaipur is followed by a trip to Agra via the red sandstone
city of Fatehpur Sikri. Our next stop will be Khajuraho
where the temples
walls are adorned with erotic sculptures. Apart from the carvings and temples
the surrounding of the place is delighting. We leave
Khajuraho for
Varanasi which is one of the holiest place in India. We end our tour with
a visit to Lucknow, the city of Nawabs, before returning back
to our base
in Delhi. You will explore various ancient & modern monuments, a rich
legacy & a facinating past
with a cultural
heritage that dates back to time immemorial.
NORTH
INDIA CLASSIC USD
799 PER
PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS 08
Nights/09 Days DELHI
/ AGRA / VARANASI / KAJURAHO / VARANASI / LUCKNOW / DELHI
DAY 01 ARRIVE DELHI
You are
greeted on arrival at the Delhi International Airport and driven to Hotel.
Afternoon proceed for half day
guided city
tour of New Delhi. The buildings designed by Edward Lutyens, architect
of modern Delhi - are
truly majestic.
The Presidential Palace, Parliament House and India Gate are all reminiscent
of the British
“Raj”. We drive
through Delhi’s beautiful tree-lined avenues and the Diplomatic Enclave
enroute to the
12th century,
234 foot high fluted minaret of Qutab Minar. Return to
hotel for dinner & Overnight
DAY 02 DELHI > JAIPUR
Morning
after breakfast, depart by surface for the Pink City of Jaipur. A 4 hours
drive gets us to the land of
Maharaja's,
forts & Plalaces and diversity of colours & culture, that is unique
to the State of Rajasthan.
Enroute just
12 kms short of Jaipur stands the mejestic Amber fort. Ride on a elephant
to ascend to the
gates of this
fort located on top of a hill, visit Kali Temple, and the hall of mirrors,
before returning to your
waiting vehicle
to drive you onwards to your hotel in Jaipur. On arrival checkin. Afternoon
sightseeing of
the city palace,
palace museum, the observatory, Hawa Mahal ( Palace of winds). Walk thru
the gem,
textiles, handicarft
market, before returning to your hotel for dinner & overnight.
DAY 03 JAIPUR > FATHEPUR SIKRI > AGRA
Morning
after breakfast, depart by surface for the Mughal splendour of Agra, enroute
visiting Fathepur Sikri
the ghost city
35 kms from Agra. Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone in honour of Saint
Salim Chisti, who foretold
the birth of
3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust stability combined with
originality. Each important
edifice here
represents a type by itself. Notable among them is the Diwane Khas, Punch
Mahal, the Tomb of
Salim Chisti,
and the Buland Darwaza. Drive on to Agra and check-in to the hotel. Later
visit the incomparable
Taj Mahal.
This monument a fine example of fusion of many architectural styles is
one of the wonders of the
modern world.
Built in 1652 by Emperor Shah Jahan. It took 22 years and 20,000 skilled
artisans to complete
this poem in
white marble. Afternoon visit Agra Fort which lies across the river Jamuna.
It was here
that Aurangzeb
the third son of Shah Jahan kept his father under house arrest. One can
get the most
moving view
of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Fort. Dinner &
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 04 AGRA > KAJURAHO
Morning
after breakfast, transfer to airport to connect flight to Khajuraho. Upon
arrival transfer to hotel.
Khajuraho the
religious and political capital of the Chandela Dynasty during the 9th
to 13th centuries.
Although once
a splendid city, today Khajuraho is best known for its amazing tantric
temples built in the
graceful Nagara
style of architecture and enveloped with erotic sculptures- the oldest
site of its kind
in the world.
Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and Overnight at hotel
DAY 05 KAJURAHO
Morning
after breakfast proceed for sightseeing of the temples. The eastern temples
noted for their exquisitely
carved sculptures.
The shrines of buff colored sandstone stand on high terraces, and every
square inch of surface
is covered
with detailed sculptures depicting humans and divine celestials indulging
in literally every aspect of
every day life.
The western group of temples containing the largest and loveliest temples,
including Kandariya
Mahadev which
represents Chandela art at its best. Afternoon free. Dinner and Overnight
at hotel.
DAY 06 KAJURAHO > VARANASI
Morning
after breakfast transfer to the airport to connect your flight for Varanasi.
Varanasi or Kasi as it was
called in the
7th century BC means 'Divine Light', is the most sacred pilgrimage centre
for the Hindus.
It can aptly
be called the 'Light of India'. The city is dedicated to Shiva. Enroute
visit Sarnath - where
Bhuddhism first
made its appearance nearly 2500 years ago and where Lord Buddha gave his
first sermon
to his 5 disciples.
Visit the Chowkhandi Stupa, the 46m high Dhamek stupa & Dharmarajik
stupa built by
Emperor Ashok
around 258 BC. See the 20m high Ashok Pillar which still exists today before
contunuing
onwards to
your hotel for check in. Balance day free. Dinner and Overnight at hotel
DAY 07 VARANASI
An early
morning transfer to the Ghats to take a boat ride presents an incredible
scene as the multitudes of
devotees come
to the river to pay homage to the Sun God. Pass the bathing ghats where
thousands of pilgrims
immerse themselves
in the holy water of the Ganges River, and the burning ghats where cremations
are
conducted.
Say Hello!! to Sunrise, before returning to hotel for breakfast. After
breakfast, proceed for half
day city tour
of this very ancient town, situated on the banks of river Ganges, in the
State of Uttar Pradesh.
Visit the Ramnagar
Fort, Benaras Hindu University campus & the temples of Bharat Mata,
Kashi Viswanath &
Durga Mata.
Walk around the narrow bylanes near the ghats, before returning to hotel.
Afternoon visit the
Archaeological
Museum - It has the Ashokan symbol of four back-to-back lions which has
been adopted
as the state
symbol of modern India. Other finds from the site include many figures
and sculptures from the
various periods
of Saranath - Mauryan, Kushana, Gupta and later. Among them is the earliest
Buddha
image found
at Sarnath, Buddha figures in various positions dating back to the 5th
and 6th centuries, and
many images
of Hindu gods such as Saraswati, Ganesh and Vishnu from the 9th to 12th
centuries
Evening take
a boat ride to see sunset, before returning to hotel for Dinner & Overnight
DAY 08 VARANASI > LUCKNOW
Morning
after breakfast, depart by surface for Lucknow ((286 Kms.), the city of
Nawabs nestling on the banks
of the river
Gomti, is a modern, bustling metropolis and serves as the capital of the
large north Indian state of
Uttar Pradesh.
The creator of Lucknow was Nawab Asaf ud Daula. The city became known as
a centre for
Urdu poetry
and courtly diction, and reached its acme during the reign of Wajid Ali
Shah who was a connoisseur
of music and
poetry. It was during his reign that the British appropriated Awadh. Today,
the city is dotted with
remnants of
its rich historic past. Arrive by lunch and check into hotel. Balance day
at leisure. Dinner & Overnight
DAY
09 LUCKNOW > DELHI
Morning
after breakfast, half day city tour of Lucknow-abounds with lovely monuments
that tell the story of
their time.
Among the most important monuments are the Imambadas, the many mosques,
the Roomi Darwaza,
and the many
splendid Mughal architectural marvels. You visit Bada Imambara- an elegant
building with
a main hall
(50fts) is the largest vaulted apartment in the world, Chotta Imambara,
the Residency, Hausainabad
Kaiserbagh
Palace Complex, Clock Tower & market famous for its gold /silver brocades
and silverware,
Juma Masjid
and the Museum. Afternoon transfer to railway station to board superfast
train to Delhi.
Dinner on board
the train. Later on arrival at 1020 hrs, transfer to Hotel. Overnight in
hotel
DAY
10 DELHI
Morning
after breakfast, proceed for half day guided city tour of Old Delhi. Explore
the magnificent Red Fort,
built at the
zennith of the Mughal empire in India. The centuries- old international
market- place that sprawls
at its feet
is still one of Delhi’s most important commercial hubs: Chandni Chowk,
or “Moonlight Square”.
Ride on cycle-rickshaws
through the bustling silver market and the wholesale spice market. The
sounds, smells
and colors
of the bazaar, and the throngs of people who animate it makes this
an unforgettable spectacle.
Visit Jumma
Masjid, the largest mosque in Asia., before returning to hotel. Afternoon
free to explore the exotic
markets, boutiques
and art galeries of Delhi. (Vehicle with driver at disposal) Dinner &
Overnight in hotel
DAY
11 DEPART DELHI
In time
transfer to International airport to connect flight for onward destination
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