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1: Delhi : Following your arrival in Delhi transfer
to hotel.
Day 2: Delhi Fullday sightseeing tour: A Full
day sightseeing tour of Delhi. The old city-bustling,
packed, atmospheric will entertain you with a visit to
Redfort, Jama Masjid and the bazaar of Chandini Chowk.
We also visit the Birla Mandir (Lakshminarayan Temple),
the grand Govt. Buildings along with the president's house,
Humayun's tomb (the forerunner of Taj Mahal), and the
India Gate. Visit the Qutab minar the five storey victory
tower started by Qutbuddin Aibak was completed by his
successor, Iltutmish along with the 4th Centuary iron
pillar.
Day 3: Delhi Jaipur : Today we begin our
journey, traveling by road to Jaipur. Flooded with monuments
and Palaces, Jaipur is a living monument as a city. The
Old City, most beautiful at sunset, is pink or
rather, terracotta-salmon hue. Jaipur offers a range of
historic sites and vistas that overlook the city and the
surrounding landscapes.
Day 4: Jaipur Sightseeing tour :
A full day program takes you to the nearby Amber fort
by car, and then to the Fortress by elephant with a skilled
mahout. Later return to Jaipur to visit the Museums, Palaces
and halls within the City palace (Still a royal Residence)
and The palace of winds. The jantar mantar observatory
largest and the best of the five observatories build by
Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. Hindu's
believe that their fated souls move as per the harmony
of the heavens, which is measured by it.
Day 5: Jaipur Agra : Today we continue
our journey to the mugal splendor of Agra to visit the
Taj Mahal and the Red fort. On the way to Agra we visit
fatehpur sikri the ghost city build in honour of Saint
salim chisti, The Taj Mahal was build in 1652 by Emperor
Shahjahan. It took 22 years and 22,000 skilled artisans
to complete this magnificent architecture. Apart from
the Taj, the magnificent Agra fort (Another creation of
emperor Akbar) offering gorgeous views from its lofty
walls, and the Itmad-ul-Daulah, an exquisite tomb to a
persian adventurer who later became chief minister, whose
grand-daughter Mumtaz married Shah Jehan. Her tomb, is
of course, the Taj Mahal.
Day 6: Agra Varanasi : Today in the morning
we appreciate the beauty of Taj with a visit of Taj Mahal
during the Sunrise. Later, go around the streets of Agra
shopping and enjoying the streets and handicrafts available.
Later from Agra we take the overnight train to Varanasi,
giving you the chance to experience India by rail. The
train is equipped with sleeper compartments so you still
get a good night rest- the sound of the rolling wheels
lulling you to sleep !
Day 7: Varanasi : On arrival in varanasi we transfer
you to the hotel and the stretch our legs with a walking
tour of the city. The city is the Oldest Living City of
the World & traces of its existence are found around
10000 BC. Other than being a very holy city for Hindus,
it also holds a very significant association with Buddha's
life & Buddhism. From varanasi we take an afternoon
tour to visit Sarnath, the place where Buddha gave his
first sermon. It has been a premier centre for Buddhism
& has a rich collection of ancient Buddhist relics
& antiques comprising numerous Buddha & Bodhisattva
images on display at the Archaeological Museum. Return
to varanasi.
Day 8: Varanasi Half day tour : Today we start
our day with visit of ghats on the ganges. Rise before
dawn for an early morning boat ride presenting an incredible
scene as the multitudes of devotees come to the river
to pay homage to sun god. Witness the daily miracle to
unfold, as the Sun appears triumphantly over the horizon.
The sound of conches & temple bells add to the delicate
pink fabric of dawn. The formerly hushed murmuring of
ancient Sanskrit Shlokas (hymns) now rise, in one voice,
to a crescendo of unparalleled piety & joy. Later
we explore the city by foot to get the feel of this Oldest
living city of the world.
Day 9: Varanasi Delhi : Today fly back
to Delhi and transfer to international airport for an
onward flight.
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