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Gangetic
Plateau takes us to some of the popular tourist places of North India
where we start with New Delhi and proceed by a internal flight to the oldest and
holy city to India Benaras (Varanasi) - taking a sunrise boat ride is an
unforgettable experience and continuing to Khajuraho to view 1000 year old
temples - depicting the relationship of mind, body and sex.Next stop is Agra -
the city of Taj Mahal and onward drive via Fatehpur Sikri, Bharatpur Bird
Sanctuary takes us to the Pink City of India - Jaipur where we visit Amber Fort
- highlight an elephant ride and the palaces of wind.
DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHIUpon
arrival at Indra Gandhi International Airport Terminal 2 you are met and
transferred to your prebooked Hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel you are received
with a traditional welcome of TIKKA and ARTI.
Afternoon - Half day city tour
of New Delhi, visiting such sights as Safdarjung's Tomb (1753) the Qutub Minar
72 meters high and one of the most perfect towers in the Persian world. This
Iron Pillar has survived the vagaries of weather for over 1500 years ,
Chattarpur Temple complex and then continue with a drive through the Embassy
area, Government Buildings (1921 - 1930) and Connaught Place, the heart and main
shopping district of the capital.
Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 02 : DELHI - VARANASI (BY
FLIGHT)Transfer to the airport for a morning flight to
Varanasi.. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your prebooked
Hotel.
In the afternoon proceed to the village of Sarnath on the outskirts of
town. It was in this Deer Park that the Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Visit
the Park and Museum.. Sarnath was made a centre of Buddhist worship by the
emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. We will visit the Main Shrine and Ashoka's
Pillar. In the Archaeological Museum we will see the beautifully carved capital
from the pillar along with many other priceless Buddhist artifacts. The
highlight of this tour would be a participation in the evening Aarti ( prayer
service) at the main Buddhist temple here.
Overnight at the Hotel.
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NOWDAY 03 : VARANASIVaranasi formerly known as Benares, is the city where the Hindu
faithful come to bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges . Early this morning
get ready for a dawn boat ride on the river Ganges. The Ganges is the most
sacred and venerated river in India. Besides the ritualistic aspect of Hinduism
( thread ceremony, head shaving food to the departed souls etc.) also see the
bathing. Laundry and the cremations of the dead that take place here on the
banks of the river. After the boat ride walk through the fascinating narrow
twisting lanes of the city to watch the performance of various Hindu rituals by
the pilgrims.
After the boat trip on the Ganges we return back to the hotel.
After breakfast we will proceed for a city tour . Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY
04 : VARANASI - KHAJURAHO (BY
FLIGHT)Today we take a short flight to the Khajuraho. Upon arrival we are met
and transferred to our prebooked hotel . Afternoon tour the spectaular ninth to
thirteenth century temples of Khajuraho, built by Chandela kings, The temples
are exquisitely carved with graceful statues and frieze gods and
goddesses.
DAY 05 : KHAJURAHO -
AGRA ( BY FLIGHT
)Today we take a short flight to the Airport. Upon arrival
in Agra we are transferred to our prebooked Hotel.
Rest of the day is at
leisure.
Overnight at the Hotel.
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NOWDAY 06 : AGRAAgra was the capital
of India under the Moghuls in the 16th and 17th centuries. This morning we see
the exquisite tomb of the emperor Jehangir's chief minister and father-in - law,
often called the 'BABY TAJ' because its design foreshadows the Taj Mahal. Then
we tour Agra's Red Fort, built over three generations by the moghul emperors.
Following an afternoon free, we go at sunset to see the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum
built by a sorrowing Shah Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The
Building's stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and
shimmering reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking.
Overnight
at Hotel.
DAY 07 : AGRA -
FATEHPURSIKRI - BHARATPUR - JAIPURToday we drive to the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri ( ghost capital)
for a tour of the magnificent and world heritage buildings still in a state of
perfect preservation. We continue our journey for Bharatpur for a tour of the
world famous bird sanctuary here. The reserve bosts of river 300 species of
resident and migratory birds. We continue our journey to Jaipur, popularly known
as the Pink City, was built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Designed
in accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture -
Jaipur follows a grid system. Upon arrival check in your pre booked
Hotel.
DAY 08 : JAIPURToday morning we visit the
Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super example of Rajput (Medieval
Hindu) style architecture. A slow elephant ride takes us to the top of the Fort,
which houses several graceful buildings. Afternoon - tour of City Palace and
Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of
Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of winds - a five storied
structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed
windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was originally built to
enable the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday
life.
DAY 09 : JAIPUR - DELHI Depart for Delhi and
checkin at your pre booked hotel. In the afternoon cross the city to the walled
gates of the Old City to visit the Jamma Mosque (1650) and drive through the
fabled area of Chandni Chowk (Moonlight Square) where throngs of shoppers and
vendors meet. On to the Red Fort (1639-1648) build by Shah Jehan the builder of
the Taj Mahal in Agra. The highlight of this afternoon's tour would be a
fascinating ride in 3 wheel cycle rickshaws through the narrow and bustling
inner lanes of Old Delhi.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 10 :
LEAVE DELHIDeparture transfer to the Indra Gandhi International
Airport Terminal II airport to board flight back Home.
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