Tour Description:India is one of the oldest civilizations with kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage. The tour takes you to the places, which still speaks of their royal saga. A visit to Varanasi-the oldest city of India gives you an opportunity to understand the sacred spirituality of India.
The Itinerary:
Day 01 Delhi
On arrival our representative will meet and assist you at the airport. Later transfer and check into the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 Agra
Breakfast at the hotel. Later check out and transfer to the railway station to catch the flight for Agra. On arrival our representative will meet and assist you at the railway station. Later transfer and check into the hotel. Later proceed for the guided sightseeing tour of the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 Agra/ Gwalior
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning is at leisure. Later check out and drive to Gwalior- the Royal City. On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 04 Gwalior
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning is at leisure. Gwalior is named after a saint who cured the local chieftain Suraj Sen from leprosy. History of Gwalior dates back to 8th century. From then onwards Gwalior was to become the cradle of dynasties. The massive fort which overlooks the city is a testimony to its glory and grandeur. Warrior kings, poets, musicians and saints contributed in making Gwalior the city it is. Later proceed for the guided sight seeing which includes the visit to the Huge fort of Gwalior. Evening to explore the busy bazaars of old Gwalior. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 Gwalior/ Shivpuri/105kms
Breakfast at the hotel. Later check out and drive to Shivpuri. Shivpuri, it seems, got its name thanks to the many temples dedicated to Lord Shiva (the destroyer of the Hindu Trinity of Gods) here. While that might be true, it is known that at one time it used to be called Sipri. Abul Fazal has made a passing reference to it in his Ain-i-Akbari. Apparently, in 1564, while returning from Mandu, Akbar stayed here to hunt the elephants in its jungles. On arrival check into the hotel. Later proceed for the guided sight seeing of Shivpuri. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 06 Shivpuri
Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning visit Madhav National park to see the wild animals in their most natural habitats. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 Shivpuri/Orchha
Breakfast at the hotel. Later check out and drive to Orchha. Orchha as it stands today, was founded in the 16th century a.d. by the Bundela chieftain, Rudra Pratap. The Bundelas were a warrior tribe who traced their ancestry to a medieval Rajput prince who sacrificed his life for the mountain goddess, Vrindavasini. In return, the goddess proclaimed that henceforth, he and his descendants would be known as 'Bundelas', or 'those who gave blood'. The Orchha Bundelas are said to be chiefs of the Bundela clan settled all over the plains of North India. On arrival check into the hotel. Later proceed for the guided sight seeing of Orccha which includes temples and palaces of 16th century. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 Orchha/Khajuraho
Breakfast at the hotel. Later check out and drive to the erotic city- Khajuraho.On arrival check into the hotel. Later proceed for the guided sightseeing of India's unique gift to the world- Erotic temples of Khajuraho. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 Khajuraho/Varanasi
Breakfast at the hotel. Later check out and transfer to the airport to catch the flight for Varanasi. On arrival our representative will meet and assist you at the airport. Later transfer and check into the hotel. Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world, contemporary of Thebes and Babylon. It is also one of the holiest Hindu cities and still thriving on its religious past In the evening enjoy the Rickshaw ride while exploring this old city of your own. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 10 Varanasi
In the morning move out for a morning guided spiritual tour along the banks of the river Ganges and also take a boat ride over this sacred river. Here you will witness the Sadhus taking dip in the Ganges with their daily practices of Surya Namaskar (Preying of Lord Sun while taking dip in the Ganges) and different rituals of Hindu religion performed on the banks of Ganges. After breakfast proceed for the city guided sight seeing tour that includes Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple, and Tulsi Manas Temple. Overnight at the hotel |
Day 11 Varanasi/Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for an excursion tour to Sarnath- the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Today it presents the most expansive ruins amongst the places containing Buddhist relics. Later check out and transfer to the airport to board the flight for Delhi. On arrival at Delhi airport you will be received by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for guided sight seeing tour of Old and New Delhi which includes visit to Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Humayun's tomb, Kutub Minar, Raj Ghat, India Gate, President's House. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Later check out and transfer to the International airport to board the flight for your onwards destination. The tour ends.
