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Heritage
Gems - 19 Days |
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| Delhi
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Varanasi
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Delhi >>
Agra
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Jaipur
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Bikaner >>
Jaisalmer
>> Jodhpur
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Udaipur
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Mumbai >>
Aurangabad
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Mumbai |
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| Architectural
Wonder of India a compelling tour that date back centuries time
pause when you experience the Mythology Culture Craftsmanship
and wonders of India that makes India a most visited destination
with tourist coming back year after year. |
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01: Arrive Delhi by
Flight meeting and assistance on arrival |
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Arrive Delhi and meet our representative at the arrival
hall in the morning at the Airport Hotel Check in from
12 pm Mid Day. India’s capital and a major gateway
to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis,
which successfully combines in its folds - the ancient
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modern. Amidst the
fast spiraling skyscrapers the remnants of a bygone time in
the form of its many monuments stand as silent reminders to
the region's ancient legacy. The first impressions for any visitor
traveling in from the airport are of a specious, garden city,
tree-lined with a number of beautiful parks.
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Full
day city tour of Old & New
Delhi.
The tour will begin with a visit to Raj Ghat,
a simple memorial to Mahatma Grandhi; The Red
Fort continuing to the Jama Masjid
one of Asia’s largest mosques and which is viewed
from the outside. People stream in and out of the mosque
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continuously and the
presence of a nearby bazaar means that the area is rarely quiet.the
lotus-shaped Baha'i TempLe.
The tour to Imperial Delhi will include a visit to the Qutub
Minar, the tallest stone tower in India. Then visit
Humayun’s tomb, built by the widow of
the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun, it is an outstanding monument
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Mahal. The tour also includes a drive past the imposing
India Gate, the Parliament building and
the Rashtrapathi Bhawan, the President's
residence. the Laxminarayan Temple, built
by the Birlas, one of India's leading industrial families
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03: Delhi
to VaranasiFLIGHT |
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Arrive
Varanasi and Transfer to the hotel.
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04: Varanasi
sightseeing |
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| Temples
form the major source of attraction in this ancient city.
The banks of the Ganges, considered to be a sacred river
by the Hindus, are the centre of much of the religious
activity that occurs in the city. The gnats built along
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attraction here. Some
of the other interesting places to visit around the city are
Alamgir Mosque, Durga Temple, Vishwanat Temple, and
Bharat Mata temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Banaras Hindu University
and the Archaeological Museum.
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05: Varansi
to Delhi FLIGHT |
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Depart
Varanasi by Flight and arrive Delhi. Transfer to the Hotel.
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06: Delhi
to Agra Guided Tour |
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Morning
drive to Agra (4HRS drive). On arrival check at hotel.
Afternoon you will proceed for tour of the Taj Mahal (closed
on Fridays). The Taj Mahal is
everything that has been said about it and more. Taking
22 years and 20,000 men to build, the white marble was
quarried 200 miles away and was
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site by a fleet of 1000 elephants. Built by the Mughal Emperor
Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz
Mahal, in mid 17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the
wonders of the world. Though the Taj appears to be amazingly
perfect from almost any angle, it is the close-up marble inlay
work, which is really astounding. You will have ample time to
view and be mesmerized by this outstanding piece of architecture.
Also visit the Agra Fort, an outstanding
example of Mughal architecture. Agra Fort - the seat and the
stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations.
This was the seat of Mughal rule and administration and the
present structure owes its origins to Akbar who erected the
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Shah Jehan added the impressive quarters and the mosque
while Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts. Visit its Hall
of Public Audience and its Royal Pavilions.
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07: Agra–
Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur Guided Tour |
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breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven from Agra to
Jaipur (6 hours) en-route visiting Fatehpur
Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city, built
by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace
in the late 16th century. It was abandoned soon
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dry and it remains
today in much the same condition that it was over 300 years
ago. Proceed to Jaipur.
Upon arrival, proceed for check-in at your hotel.
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08: Jaipur
Guided Tour |
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past is never too far from hand. The city of victory,
Jaipur presides over the fascinating desert state and
its people: surrounded by rugged hills, each crowned by
a formidable fort; and beautiful palaces, mansions and
gardens dotted throughout its precincts. The palaces and
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witness to royal processions and splendour are now living monuments,
accepted quite naturally into the lifestyles of the people of
the "pink city". Except for the busy traffic
of bicycles, cars and buses, little seems to have changed.
There is a timeless quality to Jaipur's bazaars and its people.
With its historical past, Jaipur revives legends of the ancient
Rajputs. The dresses of the women and the turbans of the
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Jaipur
City Tour the 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,
jewellery, costumes, brassware, and pottery. Another monument
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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. Amber
Fort, situated just outside the city, is perhaps the
most beautiful example of Rajasthani forts and gives a grand
view of the city down below. Other attractions include the Jaigarh
Fort, Birla Mandir, and Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh.
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09: Jaipur
to Bikaner Guided tour 5 to 6 hrs by road |
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| Jaipur
to Bikaner Arrive Bikaner and Transfer to Hotel later
proceed for a sightseeing tour. Bikaner offers several
attractions to the tourists besides, of course, the exotic
camel safaris. You can visit the majestic forts or go
to the Mata Karni temple where rats are
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The camel festival
held in the month of January is also an event worth witnessing.
Some of the major attractions around the city are Junagarh
Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Camel Breeding Farm, Gajner Palace, Deshnoke
Temple and Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum.
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10: Bikaner to
Jaisalmer 6 to 7 Hrs drive |
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Drive
from Bikaner to Jaisalmer and Transfer to the Hotel
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11: Jaisalmer
Guided Tour |
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golden rays of the setting sun, the colourfully adorned
locals, the massive forts and mansions, the extremely
fascinating craftsmanship, Rajput havelis, these entire
make Jaisalmer a place of must visit in Rajasthan. Moreover
a visit to the Jaisalmer Fort (the second
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Chittaur), Patwon
ki Haveli, (the grandest haveli of Jaisalmer), Desert
Culture centre and museums gives you some glimpse of
this small town’s past. The Jain temples meet your religious
taste; Salim Singh ki haveli and Nathmal-ki-haveli
give you some more idea of the haveli architecture of the town.
Besides these, Gadsisar Lake
is also an interesting spot that you must visit in this desert
city.
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12: Jaisalmer Sam
Sand Dunes visit |
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Visit
to Sam Sand Dunes for Sunset in the Desert
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13: Jaisalmer to
Jodhpur by road 6 to 7 Hrs + Guided Tour |
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| Travel
by road from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur and then sightseeing.
The forts and palaces in the city are the major source
of attraction in the city. Exploring the forts gives you
a feel of the times when the Rajput might was at its peak.
The gates and the walls of the forts speak of the battles
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witnessed. One needs
to spend enough time with these historical monuments to fully
grasp the grandeur of the Rajput era. Some of the major attractions
around Jodhpur are Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid
Bhawan, Mandore Gardens, the Government Museum and Zoo, Old
Fort Museum and Balsamand Lake and Gardens.
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14: Jodhpur
to Udaipur by road 5 to 6 Hrs drive |
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Transfer from Jodhpur
to Udaipur via Ranakpur temple.
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15: Udaipur
Guided Tour |
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Jaipur is a city in pink, Udaipur is a study in white.
The city is famous for its palaces, lake, museums, temples,
and gardens. The City Palace and Museum
is considered as the largest palace complex in Rajasthan
and its museum has stunning collection of objects collected
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of Udaipur over the
centuries. The Picholia Lake, Udai Sagar, and Pratap
Sagar is some of the most beautiful lakes in the state.
Some other attractions in the city are the Jagdish
Temple, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Jag Mandir, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir,
Pratap Memorial, and Ahar Museum.
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16: Udaipur
to Mumbai + Guided Tour Flight |
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you are in Mumbai, the list of sites to visit is endless.
First of all the twinkling lights from the skyscrapers
itself will keep your eyes wide open with excitement and
wonder. And to add up to your excitement you have a number
of sites to visit that could be teamed up as historical
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| wonders, archaeological
sites, religious sites and natural wonders. The Gateway
of India is the main attraction of Mumbai city. Built
to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary for
the Delhi Durbar in the year 1911, this massive historical monument
makes a must visit during your Mumbai sightseeing. Moreover,
there are sites like the Mani Bhawan or the Grandhi
memorial, Prince of Wales Museum, Marine Drive that
give you the feeling of being in the commercial capital of India.
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Kamla Nehru Garden will provide you the much
needed rest between your sightseeing trips and the Chowpatty
gives you the view of one of the most happening beaches
of Mumbai. Evening free.
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17: Mumbai
to Aurangabad Flight |
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Ajanta
Famous for its caves, Ajanta is one of the few historical
and architectural marvels of India. Recognized as the
World Heritage site today, it was discovered during the
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Ajanta groups of caves,
located deep within the Sahyadri hills above the Waghora, depict
the story of Buddhism that prevailed here during 200 BC to 650
AD.
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18: Aurangabad
to Mumbai Flight |
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Transfer Aurangabad
Airport for Mumbai flight overnight in Mumbai Hotel
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| Transfer
to the Airport for flight to onwards destination. Tour
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