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Day 01
: Arrive Delhi
Welcome to India, You
will be received and assisted by Ashok India Travel
representative at International or Domestic Airport.
Then drive to your hotel with your driver and
exclusive car. In the
hotel have a brief view about the tour from the
representative. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02
: Delhi
In the morning after breakfast city tour of
India´s bustling capital city, Old and New Delhi
present a stunning sights and sounds with the
ancient city built by Emperor Shah Jahan the builder
of the famous Taj Mahal, and the new garden city
built in 1911 by the British. Drive through the old
city past the Red Fort and visit the Jama Masjid –
the biggest of its kind in India. Here take a walk
through the winding streets of the old city to see
the life of the people in this part of the
world.Later visit the Qutub Minar – the tallest
free standing minaret in stone in the world; then
onto Humayun’s tomb – the first Mughal construction
in India from 1565 AD. Also see the President House
(Rashtrapati Bhawan), the India Gate built in the
earlier half of the 20th century.
Day 03:
Delhi – Sariska (180km)
Later move by your exclusive vehicle to Sariska,
upon arrival check into your hotel for overnight
stay.After breakfast drive to Sariska (180 kms) On
arrival in Sariska - check into the hotel. Sariska
Palace was built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Alwar, at
the turn of the century, the Sariska Palace was a
royal hunting lodge or Palace de Nature. Silhouetted
against the nurturing arms of the Aravali range,
this legacy of Maharaja, now a heritage hotel, is
located right inside the Tiger Reserve. Hard tennis
courts with a viewing pavilion and a swimming pool
give that zestful touch to a quiet holiday. Lunch at
the hotel. Afternoon, an exciting jeep drive to the
Sariska sanctuary to view wildlife. Set among
valleys, hills and deep forests that change colour
with the seasons. It is the home to an exotic
variety of wild animals and beautiful birds. Here,
herds of golden deer dart and pirouette gracefully,
playing hide and seek with their shadow, and the big
wild cat, the tiger, roams free. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04
: Sariska – Ranthambhore (240km)
After breakfast drive to Ranthambore (240 kms) On
arrival in Ranthambore - check into the hotel.
Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary - Rajasthan's most
renowned wildlife sanctuary, it is 400 sq kms of dry
deciduous forest, perfect natural habitat for
tigers, and is set in the Aravalli and Vindhya
hills, dotted with pavillions and dominated by a
hilltop fort. Ranthambore was one of the hunting
preserves of the former rulers of Jaipur and because
of this the Maharajas ensured the environment was
preserved and the forest and their inhabitants well
protected. It has a good population of tiger and
their prey species, and has been declared a "Project
Tiger" reserve. Wildlife includes blue bull, black
buck, spotted deer or cheetal, wild boar, a large
variety of bird species and, if very lucky, the
rarely seen leopard. This afternoon you will be
escorted on a game viewing inside the sanctuary by
jeeps.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05:
Ranthambhore
Early morning and late afternoon safari, game
viewing in the sanctuary by jeeps.
Overnight
at hotel.
Day 06:
Ranthambhore - Jaipur (156km)
After breakfast drive to Jaipur (156 kms) On
arrival in Jaipur - check into the hotel Lunch at
the hotel Afternoon, tour of the "Pink City" is
spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills,
dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour
will include the imposing City Palace, still home to
the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now
open to the public. Many antiques and artefacts
belonging to the ruling family are housed here,
including a collection of weaponry. You will also
visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the
open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast
astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the
colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07
: Jaipur
Visit the Amber fort in the morning
which
displays a beautiful mix of Mughal and Rajput styles
of architecture.; included an elephant ride
at the Amber fort. See the marvelous Sheesh mahal
built in the 17th century in a fusion style of Hindu
and Islamic art. Also see the hall of public
audiences and Maharaja Man Singh’s Palace who had
twelve queens.
Enroute visit Water Palace which was a resting place
for the kings in past. Later visit Galta Sun Temple
which is a beautiful place sorrounded by mountains,
the temple is also known as Monkey temple, Here you
can find a lot of monkeys who are friendly and
doesn´t harm. In the evening enjoy a cinema in
Asia´s Second Best Cinema - a highly recommended
place. Later enjoy a Dinner in a typical Indian
Restaurant with Folk Dances by Gypsy women.
Day 08 : Jaipur - Bharatpur (180km)
Morning drive to Bharatpur The famous Keoladeo
Ghana Bird Sanctuary which is a wonder of the
natural world and no less worth seeing than the
marble mausoleum of the Taj. Here over 350 species
of birds find refuge in the 29sq kms of shallow
lakes & wood lands of the park. A third of them are
migrants many of whom spend winter in Bharatpur
before returning to their breeding grounds as far
away as Siberia and Central Asia. This sanctuary is
the creation of the Maharaja of Bharatpur in the
late 19th century, who recognized the area's
potential and augmented the water supply by
diverting water from a nearby irrigation canal. He
also constructed small dams, dykes and shooting
butts & in a few years the new ecosystem so
flourished that it was able to support thousands of
water birds. The maharaja celebrated his success in
style, with extravagant shooting parties for the
dignitaries of princely India. Their exploits are
recorded to this day on a sandstone inscription in
the park. There are many good paths & trails through
the dense park, but a ride with your expert rickshaw
driver will be a rewarding experience as he has been
trained to recognise the different species of birds.
Afternoon, cycle-rickshaw ride.
Day 09 : Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri -
Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra (56 kms) enroute
visit Fatehpur Sikri Fatehpur Sikri - drive to the
impressive sandstone fortress of Fatehpur Sikri. The
fort was built in the 16th century and only occupied
for a few years before being abandoned, leaving the
buildings in virtually perfect conditions. On
arrival in Agra - check into the hotel Lunch at the
hotel Afternoon, visit the Taj Mahal is the
mausoleum of Empress Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved
spouse of Shah Jahan, who died in 1630. The Taj
complex comprises a forecourt, a lofty entrance, a
charming formal Mughal garden with canals and a
central tank with a series of fountains, the tomb
proper, and an attached mosque on the west and its
symmetrical counterpart on the east. The Taj is
remarkable for its perfect proportion and rich
pietra dura, with minute details executed with great
skill. The building, often styled "a dream in
marble" is said to have taken at least 22 years
(1631-1653) to build.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10
: Agra - Orchha (205km)
Taj Mahal is awaiting your arrival today morning. A
must see with the rising sun as the Taj Mahal is
bathed in the golden rays of the morning sun. Built
by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial
that houses the tomb of his beautiful wife Mumtaz
Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed
and was designed, and planned by Persian architect
Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design, balance
and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted
particularly for its elegant domes, intricately
carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever
seen anywhere in the world. On the way, visit
Gwalior- the erstwhile stronghold of the Scindia
rulers, In Gwalior take a visit to the fort, Scindia
Palace and the tombs of Ghaus Mohammed and Tansen.
Other places to see in Gwalior are Gurjari Mahal -
The palace of the Gurjar queen Mrignayani, Teli ka
mandir, the Saas bahu ka mandir inside the fort. On
the way also visit the Datia Palace of the Bundela
Kings. Evening time arrive to Orchha, Rest of the
time for leisure.
Day 11
: Orchha - Khajuraho (182Km)
Today we board our car to proceed towards Orchcha
via Datia and visit the palace of the Bundela kings.
Datia and Orchha are two twin cities from the
medieval times. In these villages time has stopped.
And you feel the timelessness of this spot. Orchha
is a medieval city founded by Bundela rulers with
palaces and temples of the 16th and 17th century –
which have remarkably withstood the onslaught of
time. The river Betwa picturesquely flanks the city.
In Orchha, see the beautiful Palace Complex –
Jahangiri Mahal and the Raja Mahal. Closely study
the intricacies of the mural paintings in the Raja
Mahal and visit the Laxminarayana Temple. Post lunch
continue towards Khajuraho about 182 km away by
road. In the evening, You can take a dinner in a
restaurant having typical Indian Dance shows in
Khajuraho.
Day 12
: Khajuraho – Varanasi ( By flight )
Morning sight seeing shows us the temples built
during the 9th to the 11th centuries by the powerful
dynasty of Chandela rajputs. The temples with their
erotic sculptures are a feast to the eyes. The
Chandelas built 85 temples in all but today only 20
temples stand intact. Visit the eastern and western
group of temples before being transferred to the
airport to catch your flight to Varanasi. (1525hrs),
Upon your arrival (1605hrs) in Varanasi transfer to
your hotel. Rest of the day is free.
Day 13
: Varanasi
Early in the morning (0500hrs) we take you to banks
of the river Ganges where we board a boat to see the
morning ablutions of the Hindus from the security of
our boat. The boat ride starts from Dasashwamedh
Ghat and ends at Manikarnika Ghat along the sacred
Ganges, You can visit Assi
Ghat, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Harish Chandra Ghat,
Manikarnika Ghat, Tulsi Ghat. See the Kashi
Vishwanath temple and the Gyanvyapi kund and the
mosque attached to it. Also visit the Benares Hindu
University the largest residential university in
India with more than 3000 residential students.
Return to your hotel for breakfast. Later visit
Sarnath the sacred city for the Buddhist all over
the world. It was here that Lord Buddha preached his
first sermon to his first five disciples. Also worth
visiting is the museum with artifacts dating back to
3rd century BC. Visit the nearby ruins of the
ancient seat of learning in Sarnath. Overnight in
Hotel.
Day 14
: Varanasi - Delhi (By Flight)
In the morning, take a leisurely breakfast,
Later take a flight to Delhi, Upon Arrival in Delhi,
You will be recieved by Driver.
Before taking your International Flight, You can
visit Sikh Temple or you can walk around Cannaught
Place, Take a dinner in the restaurants at this
center of the city. Late you will transferred to the
International airport 3 hours before to board the
International flight time for your further journey
back to your Country.
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