North India Tour Package with Taj....
Duration : 8 Nights / 9 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Alwar - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi -
Delhi
Day 01 : Delhi Sight-Seeing
You
will be picked up from your hotel and proceed for a full-day tour of Old &
New Delhi. (Start at 0900 hrs).
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of
Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where
Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and
the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
Cycle
rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An
extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the
Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue -
Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's
Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
After the sightseeing, check in at THE PARK in Connaught Place. Relax in the
evening or roam the Connaught Place market.
Proceed for LIGHT AND
SOUND SHOW and then for dinner. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi - Alwar
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for ALWAR and reach by
noon.
150 Km from Jaipur and 170 Km from Delhi - ALWAR nest
between a cluster of small hills of the ARAVALLI range. Perched on the most
prominent of these hills is a massive ancient fort that whispers tales of
the rich history of the city. Apart from its long history, the city has a
rich natural heritage with some beautiful lakes and picturesque valley
thickly wooded in parts.
Some of the finest variety of birds and animals are spotted here. ALWAR has
one of the finest wild life sanctuaries in Rajasthan - SARISKA, which is an
excellent tiger country.
Visit the PALACE and complete all
sightseeing and stay at SARISKA PALACE for the night.
Day 03 : Alwar - Jaipur
Proceed to Jaipur after breakfast. Reach by noon.
JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be
traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who
ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of
Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains
it's character and history - Beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and
modernity. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of
the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit
of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its
massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.
Shopping in the city. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 04 : Jaipur
Breakfast
at hotel. Proceed for morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent
to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic
Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592,
and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. It's forbidding exterior belies
an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds
it's ultimate expression.
Continue city sightseeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani
architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the
walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the
City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the
best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different
parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical
instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade
of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its
five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine
trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows.
Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the
palace women.
Relax in the evening. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 05 : Jaipur - Agra
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Agra.
Visit Fatehpur Sikri en-route.
The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital
and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a
veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition
... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the
days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in
the world.
Reach Agra and check in at hotel.
Badal
Singh established the city of Taj in 1475. Agra finds mention in the
Mahabharat as Agraban. This city in those days was considered to be the
sister-city of Mathura, which was more prominent than Agraban. Agra came
into its own when the Lodhi Kings chose this place beside the RIVER YAMUNA
to be their capital city. Sikander Lodhi made Agra his capital but Babar
defeated the Lodhis to capture not only Agra but also laid the foundation of
the Mughal empire.
The coming of Babar heralded a new era, which
was to see Agra at its zenith during the reign of Akbar, Jehangir and Shah
Jahan. It was during Akbar's period that Agra became the center of art,
culture and commerce and learning. This trend reached its height when Shah
Jahan became the ruler.
In the Mid 16th century and earlier 17th
century Agra witnessed a frenzied building activity and it was during this
time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built. The buildings made during
this era were purely in the contemporary Mughal style and of very high
quality. The same is still reflected in whatever monuments remain in Agra.
The narrow lanes of Agra filled with aroma of Mughlai cuisine, the craftsman
who are busy in crating master pieces with their skill all remind of the
Mughal royalty which this city had once experienced. Today whatever remains,
has become a major tourist attraction which has taken Agra again to the
heights of glory but this time as a major tourist destination of India.
Visit the TAJ MAHAL - one of the Seven Wonders of the World was
built by Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was completed in 1651AD. Taj Mahal - The
symbol of Love was built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal (Shah Jahan' s second
Wife).
Overnight at Agra.
Day 06 : Agra - Khajuraho
Proceed
for city sightseeing after breakfast.
AGRA FORT - Built by the
famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red
sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a
major tourist attraction.
After Agra Fort we will visit BABY TAJ - The interiors of which are
considered better than the Taj.
Transfer to the airport for
flight to Khajuraho. Reach and transfer to hotel.
Situated in the
heart of India, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is a fascinating
village with a quaint, rural ambience and a rich cultural heritage, honored
by the world as India's unique contribution to human civilization. The
Chandela dynasty built eighty-five temples here. Only twenty remain as
embodiments of Indian architectural and sculptural art at its most evolved
state. Even ten centuries after they were constructed, the temples of
Khajuraho reflect an eternal philosophy relevant to all mankind. The temple
of Khajuraho is a world heritage site and belong not just to India but to
the world. The nearby Panna national park is a project tiger park making the
area a unique combination of outstanding cultural and natural heritage - one
of the few millennium destinations of the world.
Afternoon visit
the WESTERN TEMPLES.
Overnight at Khajuraho.
Day 07 : Khajuraho - Varanasi
Breakfast at hotel.
uided tour of EASTERN TEMPLES.
Transfer in time to airport for
flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi, you will be met and
transferred to hotel.
Varanasi is the World's most ancient living
city. Sunrise on the rivetfront, as seen from a boat, can be spiritually
uplifting sight. Crowded with temples, and it's labyrinth of streets, the
city attracts the maximum number of tourists. The religious capital of
Hinduism, Varanasi is the carpet manufacturing place of India. It was
previously known as Kashi - the city that illuminates. The present name is
derived from the fact that the city is at the confluence of the rivers
Varuna and Asi.
Overnight at Varanasi.
Day 08 : Varanasi
Morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges
to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's
oldest and most important religions. (To start at 0500 hrs. for the best
lifetime
experience) For you to appreciate this remarkable city, we'll transfer you to
the banks of the River Ganges before the sun rises. Board a boat with your guide
and proceed to the middle of the river, where at sunrise the sight unfolds before
you. Thousands of faithful come daily to the banks to bathe and pray while in
the background, temples and palaces rise in tiers from the water's edge. Then
return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks of "Ganga".
As shops are opening, the place now becomes a beehive of activity as the faithful
are coming and going. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple while returning to the hotel.
Return for breakfast to the hotel. Proceed for day guided tour of Varanasi
including the Gyanvapi Mosque and Benaras Hindu University. Overnight at
Varanasi.
Day 09 : Varanasi - Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing of SARNATH.
Sarnath ? 5 miles out of
Varanasi for a day excursion: One of the holiest Buddhist sites in the
world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC. Witness the ruins
of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and then visit a fine Museum which
houses an excellent collection of Buddhist art and sculptures found at the
site.
Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi.
Reach
Delhi and you will be transferred to your hotel or airport.
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