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Best of Artistic India with Amritsar
| Duration:
20 Nights / 21 Days
Destinations: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Mumbai - Udaipur
- Jodhpur - Jaipur - Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi |
Day One Mumbai: Arrive at Mumbai airport. Transfer to
hotel. Check in and relax for the evening.
Its young, its lively and
a confluence of varied cultural currents and cross currents have given Mumbai
a unique position of the most multi-ethnic city of India.
The
capital city of Maharashtra State formerly known as Bombay lies in the southwestern
part of India and occupies a peninsular site originally composed of seven islets
lying off the KONKAN COAST of western India. Oozing with the cocksure self-confidence
of a maverick moneymaker and "Bindass" (carefree) attitude, Mumbai is
also country's financial and commercial hub and has a principal port on the Arabian
Sea.
Yet, there's another face of Mumbai too that is of the most densely
populated cities in the world. Mumbai is located on a site of ancient settlement
and took its name from the local Goddess "Mumba" - a form of Parvati,
the consort of Shiva, one of the principal Gods of Hinduism - whose temple once
stood in what is now the southeastern section of the Mumbai city.
Overnight
will be at Mumbai.
Day Two Mumbai - Aurangabad:
By Air
Flight
: 9W 3103 (Jet Airways)
Aircraft : ATR
Departure : 0715 hr
Arrival
: 0810 hr Breakfast will be at hotel or onboard the aircraft.
Relax in the morning or visit the local market. Transfer to airport for flight
to Aurangabad.
Reach and check in at hotel.
The city of Aurangabad
was founded in 1610, on the site of a village, Khirki by Malik Ambar - the Prime
Minister of Murtaza Nizam Shah II. When Fateh Khan, Malik Ambar's son turned successor
in 1626, he gave the city the name 'Fatehpur'. Later in 1653, when Prince Aurangzeb
became Viceroy of the Deccan, he made the city his capital and called it Aurangabad.
Aurangzeb added the walls that enclose the central part of the city in 1976 in
order to withstand attacks from the Marathas. There are four principle gateways
to the city - the Delhi Darwaza, the Jalna Darwaza, the Paithan Darwaza and the
Mecca Darwaza. Nine secondary gateways also formed a part of the defensive system
of this city.
Aurangabad district has always been a prominent region
on the Deccan plateau. Having been inhabited since the Stone Age, it has a long
artistic and cultural history - to which several dynasties have made major contributions
over the years. Maurya rule marked the arrival of Buddhism in Maharashtra.
Aurangabad today is a bustling city of Maharashtra with diverse big and small
industries, fine silken textiles, and exquisite hand woven brocades of silver
and gold fabrics, Himroo of world frame. To scholars and lovers of art and culture
the city is more familiar as the gateway to the ancient caves of Ajanta and Ellora,
both famous as treasure houses of Indian Art and Sculpture.
Visit the
Aurangabad Caves and Daulatabad Fort.
Aurangabad Caves: The almost
forgotten caves of Aurangabad lie just outside the city. Excavated between the
2nd and 6th century AD, they reflect TANTRIC influences in their iconography and
architectural designs. In all there are nine caves which are mainly viharas (monasteries).
The most interesting among these are Caves 3 and 7.
The
former is supported on 12 highly ornate columns and has sculptures depicting scenes
from the legendary 'Jakata' tales. Cave 7 with its detailed figures of bejeweled
women also has a dominating sculpture of a 'Bodhisattva' praying for deliverance.
Daulatabad Fort: Once known as 'Devgiri', this magnificent 12th
century fortress stands on a hill just 13 km. from Aurangabad. It was given the
name Daulatabad, the 'city of fortune', by Muhammad Tughlaq, Sultan of Delhi.
Initially a Yadav stronghold, it passed through the hands of several dynasties
in the Deccan. One of the world's best preserved fort of medieval times, surviving
virtually unaltered, Daulatabad yet displays the character that made it invincible.
This is a Fortress that was conquered only by treachery. A series of
secret, quizzical, subterranean passages lie coiled like a python amidst the fort.
Here flaring torches were thrust upon an unwary enemy. Or hot oil poured down
his path, as he deliberated in the labyrinth. Also the heat from a brazier was
blown into the passage by a process of suction suffocating the entire garrison
within. The Fort itself lies in the body of an isolated hill; the steep hill -
sides at the base falling so sharply to the moat that no hostile troops could
scale the height.
The moat, 40 ft. deep with mechanical drawbridges
teemed with crocodiles. A 5-kilometer sturdy wall, artificial scarping and a complicated
series of defenses made Daulatabad impregnable. The 30-meter high Chand Minar
(Tower) built much later with 3 circular galleries had a defensive and religious
role in the fortress.
Overnight will be at Aurangabad.
Day
Three Aurangabad: Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Proceed for a full day sightseeing with excursion to Ajanta Caves.
Ajanta
caves: Nestling in an inner fold of the Sahyardi hills, 100 km from Aurangabad
in the shape of a mammoth horse- shoe, are the 30 rock-hewn caves of Ajanta. The
Caves date from the 2nd century BC. Discovered in 1819 by a group of British army
officers, these startling achievements took around 600 years to create. Carved
with little more than a hammer and chisel, Ajanta, once the retreat of Buddhist
monastic orders features several 'chaityas' (chapels) and 'viharas' (monasteries).
The exquisite wall and ceiling paintings, panels and sculptures of Buddha's life
are famous throughout the world as the earliest and finest examples of Buddhist
pictorial art.
Return to Aurangabad and overnight will be at Aurangabad.
Day 04 Aurangabad: Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Proceed for a visit to the Ellora Caves.
Ellora Caves:
Impressive in their own right is the rock-hewn temples and monasteries of Ellora
that lie just 30 km away from Aurangabad city. In all, there are 34 cave temples,
12 Mahayana Buddhist caves (550-750 AD), 17 Hindu caves (600-875 AD)
and
5 caves of the Jain faith (800-1000 AD) 22 more caves, dedicated to Lord Shiva,
were recently discovered. Kailas Temple (cave16), the central attraction at Ellora,
is the most remarkable. Chiseled by hand from a single massive rock, it includes
a gateway, pavilion, courtyard, vestibule, sanctum, sanctorum and tower which
bear testimony to the excellence of Dravidian art. It is believed to have taken
7000 laborers, working in continuous shifts and 150 years to build. Ever since
the first European visitors in 18th Century, Ellora has attracted chroniclers,
antiquarians, scholars and in more recent years, ever- increasing number of tourists.
Overnight will be at Aurangabad.
Day 05 Aurangabad - Mumbai:
By Air
Flight : 9W 3104 (Jet Airways)
Aircraft : ATR
Departure :
0840 hr
Arrival : 0935 hr Breakfast will be at hotel or onboard
the aircraft.
Reach Mumbai and transfer to hotel.
Enjoy the
sightseeing tour of Mumbai in the afternoon.
Mumbai Fort - The
area north of Colaba is known as Mumbai Fort, since the old British fort was once
located here. There are a lot of impressive buildings from Mumbai's golden period
here. St. John's church, dedicated to the soldiers, who laid down their lives
in the Sindh campaign of 1838, and the first Afghan war of 1843, is also worth
a visit.
Marine Drive in Mumbai - Marine Drive located in the
central Mumbai, built in the 1920s and 30s on land reclaimed from the sea, is
Mumbai's most famous thoroughfare. It is also referred to as the Queen's Necklace
because of the dramatic line of street lamps lit up at night. Recently it has
come to known as Netaji Subhashchandra Bose Road with Nariman Point on one end
to Babulnath, at the foot of Walkeshwar on the other.
Gateway of
India - Mumbai's principal landmark, the Gateway of India is a huge archway
on the water's edge at Apollo Bunder. It is the starting point for most tourists
who want to explore the city. This famous monument was built to commemorate the
visit of the first ever British Monarch, King George V and Queen Mary in 1911.
Chowpatty Beach - Chowpatty beach situated at the end of Marine
Drive has a moderate expanse of sand and is the only beach in the central part
of Mumbai. One can witnesses many Hindu religious ceremonies taking place at Chowpatty
like the Annual Thread-Tying Ceremony initiating young boys into the Brahmin caste,
'Nariel Purnima' towards the end of the monsoons and 'Ganesh Chaturthi' immersions.
Flora Fountain/ Hutama Chowk - This fountain situated in the
heart of the city was erected in 1869 in honour of a British Governor of Bombay.
Sir Brtle Frere. Flora Fountain marks a junction of five streets and known as
the 'Picadilly Circus 'of Mumbai, which is decorated at its four corners with
mythological figures, the Fountain is a structure in dull stone with a figure
the Roman Goddess of flowers, at the top.
Hanging Gardens in Mumbai
-
Also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, the Hanging Gardens were built in
1880 and renovated in 1921. These gardens are popularly known as Hanging Gardens,
because of their location on the slope of a hill. The terrace garden looks south
from Malabar Hill towards Colaba, and affords a panoramic view of the city or
a breathtaking sunset. It is built over three reservoirs, which store 30 million
gallons of water pumped here for cleaning before being supplied to the town.
Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus) - At the site of the
Koli's original temple to Mumba Devi now stands Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus -
one of Mumbai's most prominent buildings and architecturally one of the finest
stations in the world. It is built in a style that combines Gothic and Indian
influences. It was completed in 1885. Designed by F.W. Stevens the building commenced
in 1878. This Italian gothic Building has a frontage of over 15,00 feet. The administrative
offices form three sides of a rectangle enclosing an ornamental garden, the entrance
gate guarded by a massive stone Lion and Tiger. The most prominent feature of
this building is the high 160 feet dome crowning the centre. On top of the giant
dome is a figure of a women with a torch held aloft to symbolise progress.
Mumbai High court - An attractive building in early English Gothic
style, situated next to the Oval Ground is well worth a visit for its impressive
architecture. Statues representing Justice and Mercy surmount the Central structure.
Rajabai Clock Tower - Rajabai Clock tower, situated at the gardens
of the Bombay University building rises above the portion of the library section.
Consisting of five elaborately decorated storeys the tower is 280ft.in height.
The top of the cupola is ornamented with sixteen statues depicting various Indian
castes.
In the evening enjoy shopping at Colaba. Overnight will be in
Mumbai.
Overnight will be in Mumbai.
Day Six Mumbai - Udaipur:
By Air
Flight : 9W 3405
Airline : Jet Airways
Departure : 1710 hr
Arrival : 1855 hr Breakfast will be in the hotel.
Morning
will be spent in enjoying the MARINE DRIVE and fantastic shopping in and around
the hotel.
You could also take a tour of Elephanta Caves early in the
morning or just relax in the beautiful hotel.
Take flight to Udaipur
in the evening.
The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the
azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS. A vision in white drenched
in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences
and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.
Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces,
lakes,
temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic
past, epitomizing valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of
the LAKE PICHOLA is an enticing sight.
Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR
- a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.
Overnight will
be at Udaipur.
Day Seven Udaipur: Breakfast will be
at hotel.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at
City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors,
colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the
local folk Museum.
Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid
waters of Lake Pichola. From the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur
as it rises majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert.
Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - the other island palace in the middle of the
lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Overnight will be at
Udaipur.
Day Eight Udaipur - Jodhpur:
By Road
260 km/6 hr
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur.
En-route, visit the RANAKPUR
TEMPLES, dating back to the 15th century. 200 pillars, none of which are alike,
support its 29 halls. The Temple abounds with intricate friezes and sculptures.
Includes visits to two more Jain temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its
erotic sculptures.
Reach Jodhpur.
Set at the edge of the Thar
Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness
of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD
by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants
of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh
Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The
city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.
Relax in the hotel and visit the museum of UMAID BHAWAN PALACE. Spend
night at Jodhpur.
Day Nine Jodhpur: After breakfast
start morning sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond, home
of the Rathors of Marwar, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, rising up a hilly scarp,
built on the advice of a hermit, overlooking the city in the image of a long sentinel.
Inside the Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers. In this palace
you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you
would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial.
In the afternoon go for a village safari in the jeep and have a rare glimpse into
the rich culture and true essence of India. Memorable moments of the great desert
landscape fascinates one while driving along the countryside. The BISHNOI VILLAGES
are simple and the villagers live in perfect harmony.
Enjoy the evening
taking a walk in the town or simply relax at the beautiful palace hotel.
Spend night at Jodhpur.
Day Ten Jodhpur - Jaipur:
By Road
240 km/5 hr Proceed to Jaipur after breakfast by surface.
On your way, you will have lunch at PUSHKAR. This is a pretty place with
a holy lake and a quaint town.
Reach jaipur by afternoon and relax at
the hotel.
Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan a romantic
realm of resplendent palaces, mighty fortresses and regal Maharajahs that lies
in the western deserts and is an utterly unique part of India. Proudly belonging
to the KSHATRIYA warrior caste and fiercely independent, the Rajput princes made
fearsome foes. However, many of them realized that to maintain their wealth and
authority locally, it was expedient to proclaim allegiance to the central power.
Thus, many enjoyed a privileged position under the Mughal emperors and also the
British Raj that followed.
The bustling Rajasthan capital of Jaipur
takes its name from its venerated founder Jai Singh II, who was given the title
Sawai Maharaja by the Mughal. Literally translated this would mean 'one and a
quarter', suggesting that the Mughal thought this emperor to be more valuable
than just 'one'. Jaipur is known as the 'Pink City' on account of the distinctive
colour of its buildings. This did not, however, form part of the original plan,
but dates back to 1856, when the city was given a wash of pink in honor of a State
Visit from Prince Albert.
Enjoy shopping in the afternoon or relax at
the palace hotel.
This evening, visit the Birla Temple to learn more
about the fascinating religious life of Jaipur. The marble structure, built as
recently as 1985, houses ornate statues including one of Lakshmi (goddess of Wealth
and Beauty) and Narayan dressed in gaudy robes, representing a Hindu vision of
heavenly luxury. Carvings in the temple and on pillars supporting the covered
walkways include images of the Hindu pantheon, as well as Jesus, the Blessed Virgin
Mary and St Francis of Assisi. Your visit will coincide with the AARTI Ceremony,
which involves oil lamps being lit and waved, in order to awake and invoke the
deity. Enjoy the experience and spend night at Jaipur.
Overnight will
be in Jaipur.
Day Eleven Jaipur: Proceed for morning
excursion will be taken to the Amber Fort. Ride to the Fort on elephant back in
a royal manner.
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.
Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal
and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.
Afternoon sightseeing
tour of Jaipur visiting...
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. It is a 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.
Free in the evening or
roam the city. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day Twelve Jaipur - Agra:
By Road
221 km/6 hr Drive to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri
en-route after breakfast.
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.
Continue your drive to Agra and on arrival check-in at
Hotel.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan,
transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the
Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today
a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone
and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm
that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that
modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously.
Overnight
will be at Agra.
Day Thirteen Agra: Proceed for sightseeing
of Agra after breakfast.
TAJ MAHAL: The fifth Mughal emperor,
Shah Jahan, built it in 1631 in the memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, a
Muslim Persian princess. She died while accompanying her husband in Behrampur
in a campaign to crush a rebellion, after giving birth to their 14th child. Her
death so crushed the emperor that all his hair and beard were said to have grown
snow white in a few months. When Mumtaz Mahal was still alive, she extracted four
promises from the emperor: first, that he build the Taj; second, that he should
marry again; third, that he be kind to their children; and fourth, that he visit
the tomb on her death anniversary. He kept the first and second promises. Construction
began in 1631 and was completed in 22 years. Twenty thousand people were deployed
to work on it. An Iranian architect
designed
it and it is best appreciated when the architecture and its adornments are linked
to the passion that inspired it. It is a "symbol of eternal love".
Having buried her down at Behrampur, it was time for the emperor to keep
his promise and build a tomb there itself. But by and by, it was felt that it
was virtually impossible to transfer all the marble there, as it would cost an
entire fortune and an entire lifetime. So, when Agra was chosen as the only alternative,
astonishingly her grave was uprooted and brought to Agra, only to be finally transferred
to the monument, completed twenty-two years later.
After Taj we will
visit Agra Fort- which was built by Akbar In 1525 AD. After Agra Fort we will
visit Baby Taj - The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day Fourteen Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho:
By Train
Train Name : Bhopal Shatabdi Express
Train No. : 2002
Departure
: 0800 hr
Arrival : 1024 hr Breakfast will be at hotel. You
will be transferred to station for train to Jhansi.
Reach Jhansi and
transfer to Orchha, 12 km away. It is a medieval city founded by the BUNDELA rulers
with palaces and temples of the 16th & 17th century - which has remarkably
withstood the onslaught of time. The town is known for its CHATTRIS which were
built in the memory of the kings and the place is flanked by the river BETWA.
Proceed for sightseeing of ORCHHA sites within the Fort Complex. Enjoy
your lunch at Orchha.
Continue drive to Khajuraho.
Situated
in the northernmost part of Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is famous for its enchanting
temples and its legendary Khajuraho dance festival. The name Khajuraho is derived
from the Khajur tree (the date palm tree) which is grown abundantly in the region.
The Khajuraho Temples are dedicated to a celebration of womanhood, her myriad
moods and facets. Famous for its erotic architecture, the carvings include, women
writing a letter, applying eye makeup, combing her tresses, dancing & playing
with her child. Her innocent, blushed, charming, seductive, ardent beauty, all
depicted in exquisitely sculptured details. These temples have been designed and
carved to lead the eyes from ground level upward till you seem to be looking at
heaven.
Reach Khajuraho. Transferred to hotel and relax. Enjoy the SOUND
& LIGHT SHOW at the WESTERN TEMPLE COMPLEX.
Overnight will be at
Khajuraho.
Day Fifteen Khajuraho - Varanasi:
By Air
Flight
: 9W 724
Airline : Jet Airways
Departure : 1330 hr
Arrival
: 1410 hr Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Proceed for
a tour of the FAMOUS TEMPLES of Khajuraho. Transfer in time to airport for flight
to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi, you will be met and transferred to hotel.
Picturesquely situated on the crescent shaped left bank of the holy
River Ganges, Varanasi, one of the ancient seats of learning in India, is said
to be a compound of the names of two streams, the Varuna and the Assi, which still
flow in the north and south of the city respectively. This name seems to have
been corrupted, in medieval times to Varanasi, which was in use till May 1956,
when it was changed to Varanasi, by an order of the Government of India. Varanasi
is probably one of the most ancient living cities in India. From time immemorial
it has been a great religious center for Hindus and one of their most sacred places
of pilgrimage, being visited by millions of people every year. To every visitor
Varanasi offers a breathtaking experience. The rays of the dawn shimmering across
the Ganges; the high-banks; the temples and shrines along the banks bathed in
a golden hue …soul stirring hymns and mantras along with the fragrance of
incense filling the air…and the refreshing dip in the holy waters gently
splashing at the Ghats. Varanasi - The land where experience and discovery reach
the ultimate bliss. Varanasi is also renowned for its rich tapestry of music,
arts, crafts and education. Some of the world - renowned exponents India has produced
in these fields were schooled in Varanasi's cultural ethos. Luminaries apart,
Varanasi abounds in the art of silk weaving, an exotic work of art which manifests
itself in precious Banarasi silk sarees and silk brocades which are cherished
as collector's items across the world today.
Visit 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. Here he revealed the
eight fold path that leads to the attainment of inner peace, Enlightenment and
Ultimate Nirvana. 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.
Spend the evening shopping in the
lanes of Varanasi. Overnight will be at Varanasi.
Day Sixteen Varanasi:
In the early 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 the Kashi Vishwanath
Temple while returning to the hotel.
Return for breakfast to the hotel.
Proceed for day guided tour of Varanasi including the Bharat Mata Temple,
which features a big relief map of Mother India engraved in marble. Also visit
the 18th century Durga Temple, commonly known as the Monkey Temple due to the
huge population of the monkeys. Proceed to the Tulsi Manas Temple, crafted from
white marble which features the entire Ramayana inscribed on its walls. Also visit
the BHU considered as the biggest residential university in Asia. The University
Campus houses an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
Overnight
will be in Varanasi.
Day Seventeen Varanasi - Delhi:
By Air
Flight : 9W 724
Airline : Jet Airways
Departure : 1440 hr
Arrival
: 1600 hr Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Relax
in the morning and finish last minute shopping. Explore the city or visit the
GHATS once more. Proceed to the airport for flight to Delhi.
Reach Delhi
and overnight will be at the capital of India.
In the evening we will
meet for DINNER and enjoy a live GHAZAL SHOW. (Indian Romantic Classical Music)
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis
with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction
to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that
is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day Eighteen Delhi
- Amritsar:
By Train
Train Name : Amritsar Shatabdi Express
Train
No. : 2029
Departure : 0720 hr
Arrival : 1305 hr Breakfast
will be at the hotel.
Board Shatabdi Express to Amritsar. Reach and
during the day visit the GOLDEN TEMPLE. This is one of the best maintained shrines
in India and would take a bit of time visiting the place and taking a round of
the pious lake.
In the evening enjoy the Punjabi Cuisine and roam in
the old market of the city.
Overnight will be in Amritsar.
Day Nineteen Amritsar: Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Visit the INDIA PAKISTAN BORDER for a dress parade. (GATE OPENING CEREMONY)
In the afternoon visit the JALIANWALA BAGH and other places of interest in
the city.
Overnight will be in Amritsar.
Day
Twenty Amritsar - Delhi:
By Train
Train Name : Amritsar Shatabdi Express
Train No. : 2014
Departure : 0515 hr
Arrival : 1105 hr Proceed
to the station early in the morning for train to Delhi. Breakfast will be on the
train.
Reach Delhi and check in at the hotel.
In the afternoon
start for New Delhi Tour. NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi
would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar and a drive along
the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House,
the President's Residence and the Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through
the Diplomatic Enclave.
Spend night at Delhi.
Day Twenty
One Delhi - Home: Start a tour of Old Delhi after breakfast.
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.
Enjoy a Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid
to Chandni Chowk.
Return to the hotel, freshen up and proceed to the
international airport for flight to next destination with sweet memories of India.
Tour Ends Best
of Artistic India with Amritsar Reservation Form 
