Best
of India Tour
Destination: Bombay, Bhavnagar, Palitana, Rajkot, Wankaner, Ahmedabad, Modhera,
Patan, Mount Abu, Udaipur, Ranakpur, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra,
Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Delhi
Duration: 20 nights/21 days
Day
01 Arrive Bombay
Arrive Bombay airport. Meeting/assistance at airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 02 Bombay
Morning breakfast at hotel and leave for city tour of Mumbai visiting Chowpatti,
Gateway of India, Prince Wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat (open laundry), Malabar hill,
Hanging garden, Kamla Nehru park, Haji Ali Mosque, Marine drive (Queen's necklees)
Mahalakshmi Temple etc. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03 Bombay/Bhavnagar by flight
Morning breakfast at hotel. Intime meeting/assistance at hotel and transfer
to airport to board flight for Bhavnagar. Arrive Bhavnagar, meeting/assistance
at airport and drive Palitana. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon city
tour of Palitana is a gateway to Shatrunjaya, the Place of Victory. It is famous
as one of Jainism's holiest pilgrimage places. The climb up 2 kms to the hill
will lead you into 863 different Jain temples built over a period of 900 years.
The most important temple is dedicated to Sri Adhiswara, the first tirthankar
a Jain Founder) Nearby is the Muslim shrine of Angar pi. Childless women come
here and make offering of miniature cradles at this shrine to become mothers.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Palitana/Rajkot
Morning breakfast at hotel and drive to RajkotThe former capital of princely
state. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon city tour of Rajkot visiting
Jubilee Garden, Watson Museum, Bal Bhawan, Gandhi No Delo and Ramkrishna temple.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Rajkot/Wankaner/Ahmedabad
Morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Ahmedabad. Enroute visit Wankaner visiting
various temple and Ranjit Vilas Palace etc. Thereafter continue your drive to
Ahmedabad. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 06 Ahmedabad
Morning breakfast at hotel and leave for city tour of Ahmedabd visiting Adalej
step well, Sarkhej ka Roja, Akshardham temple, Hatheesingh Temple, Gandhi Ashram,
Calico Museum etc. overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Ahmedabad/Modhera/Patan/Mount Abu
Morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Mount Abu The only hill station of Rajasthan.
Enroute visit Sun Temple of Modhera one of the finest examples of Indian temple
architecture of its period. Built in 1026 A.D the temple is dedicated to the
Sun God, Surya and stands high on a plinth overlooking a deep stone tank. Every
inch of the edifice, both inside and outside is magnificently carved with Gods
and Goddesses, birds, beasts and flowers. Later proceed to Patan: Home of the
famous patola silk saris, Patan is a beautiful old town with Jain temples and
carved wooden houses. Rana ki vav (step well) is another interesting place to
visit in Patan and also visit Sidhpur: Situated on the banks of river Saraswati
is famous for two things - havelis of the Vohra community of Muslims and as
a Hindu pilgrim center. A guided walk to see the havelis along the narrow streets
is rather interesting; wherein marvelous carvings and glass paintings could
be seen. You might be taken inside a Haveli by some friendly families. Thereafter
drive to Mount Abu- Verdant Oasis in the hills, the Pleasant set amidst the
lush forested hills. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon relaxingly enjoy
the beauty of Mt. Abu situated at 1200 ft above the sea level the only hill
station of Rajasthan. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Mount Abu
Morning breakfast at hotel and leave for city tour visit the most beautiful
and artistic Jain temples called as Dilwara. During the day walk to the Nakki
Lake, Honeymoon Point and in the evening have marvelous view of the sunset from
the Aravalli range. Overnight in hotel.
Day 09 Mount Abu/Udaipur
Morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Udaipur. -City Of Lakes or Veince of
East founded by Maharana Udai Singh in 1567 AD Udaipur, surrounded by Lovely
land around the azure water lakes hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravali
ranges, upon arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Evening
optional visit to Lok kala Mandir for cultural program on direct payment basis.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 Udaipur
Morning breakfast at hotel and leave for city tour of Udaipur visiting City
Palace - The largest palace complex of Rajasthan it is a completely white structure
standing majestically on a hill surrounded by crenellated walls. Lake palace
or Jag niwas - one of the most beautiful palaces of the world, Jag Mandir -
The island palace was commenced Maharana Jagat Singh and Jagdish Temple, Sahelion
Ki Bari (Garden of the Maids) etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 Udaipur/Ranakpur/Jodhpur
Morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Jodhpiur. Enroute visit Ranakpur- The
pilgrimage town of the Jains, renowned for some marvelously carved exquisite
architectural Jain temples amidst the peaceful Aravalli range. Visiting Ranakpur
temple exquisite architectural Jain temples amidst the peaceful Aravalli range
three storied structure, with 29 halls, 80 domes and 1,444 pillars and no two
pillars are alike every pillar is intricately carved with equal delicacy in
Amber stone. Thereafter continue drive to Suncity Jodhpur - Tales of Grandeur
and great heroes. Jodhpur set at edge of the Thar desret, the Imperial city
echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Upon arrival
check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort 125 meters high above the
plains founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 AD., Down the road from Mehrangarh fort
is Jaswant Thada, an attractive marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh some
sections of the thin marble walls are translucent feature extolled by resident
guides as some thing of a miracle and Umaid Bhawan Palace, Only Palace built
in mid 20th century in India. Overnight at hotel.
Day
12 Jodhpur/Jaipur
Morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Jaipur The picturesque capital of Rajasthan.
Upon arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free. Evening optional visit
to Rajmandir cinema hall famous for its beautiful interiors or "Chokhi
Dhani" - A five star ethnic village Resort for dinner on direct payment
basis. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13 Jaipur
Morning after breakfast and leave for full day city tour to Amber fort and ride
the hill on the back of decorated elephant and feel like Maharaja. Afternoon
tour to the Pink city (Jaipur) built in the 1727 A. D. To visit Hawa Mahal -
Palace of winds , City Palace Complex which houses the rare and rich collection
of ornaments, arms, royal costumes, carpets and decorative art objects of traditional
Rajasthani and Mughal art and architecture, Jantar Mantar - A 18th century Observatory
and Birla Mandir. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14 Jaipur/Fatehpur Sikri/Agra (250 kms/5 hrs)
Morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Agra. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri -
The city of victory beautifully preserved. The sandstone mansions of Sikri are
experiments in art and architecture and to a great extent uphold Akbar's ideals
and visions. Later continue your dirve to Agra upon arrival check in at hotel.
Afternoon City tour of Agra visiting world famous Taj Mahal, one of the seven
wonder of the world. A pristine monument of undying love and also visit The
rusty red sand stone Agra fort. The first of the great mughal buildings where
three Mughal emperors left their foot prints. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 15 Agra/Orchha
Morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Orchha. Upon arrival check in at hotel.
Afternoon city tour of Orchha visiting various temple and Palaces such as Raja
Ram temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Shiva Mandir, Panch Mukhi
Mahadev Mandir and other cenotaphs " Chhatries" on the bank of river
Betwa and also visit Fort palace of Raj Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, Diwan -I- Khas
and last palace in the series Rai Praveen Mahal. Overnight at hotel
Day
16 Orchha/Khajuraho (180 kms)
Morning breakfast at hotel proceed for Khajuraho - The first capital of the
Chandelas, who rose to rule the region in the 9th century and the temples of
Khajuraho are India’s unique gift to the world representing, as they do,
a paean to life, to love, to joy, perfect in execution and sublime in expression.
Upon arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon city tour of Khajuraho discovered
the great erotic temple complex of western and eastern group.The temples in
the western group complex are large and lavishly decorated, displaying the wealth
and power of its rulers, these are dedicated to either Lord Vishnu or Shiva,
the Kandariya mahadeo, Chaunsat yogini, Chitragupta Temple, Vishwanath temple
and the eastern group temples dived into two rough clusters such as Parsvanath
Temple, Ghantai temple and Adinath temple etc, these temples are dedicated to
Jain Tirthankara. Evening optional visit to cultural dance show (ticket on direct
payment basis). Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 Kajuraho/Varanasi by flight
Morning after breakfast. Meeting /assistance at hotel and transfer to airport
to board a flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi meeting/assistance at
hotel and transfer to hotel. Afternoon leave for Saranath ten km north of Varanasi
where the Buddha preached his first sermon and first organized an order of monks,
the sangha. Among the excavated buildings are monasteries, shrines and the foundation
stupas. Overnight at hotel.
Day 18 Varanasi
Early morning boat ride in the river Ganges to apprise you of the various Hindu
rituals taking place at the bathing ghats, also witness the wonderful sunrise
from the river Ganges. After breakfast leave for temple/city tour of Varanasi,
about 2,000 odd temples along the banks of the Ganges at Varanasi and bathe
in the river. The temples in Benares is the goal of the thousands of pilgrims
that visit this ancient pilgrimage site. Visit the Bharat Mata temple, the exteriors
of Vishwanath temple and the Durga temple in the holy city of Varanasi. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 19 Varanasi/Delhi by flight
Morning breakfast at hotel. Intime meeting/assistance at hotel and transfer
to airport. Arrive Delhi meeting/assistance at airport and transfer to hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 20 Delhi
Morning breakfast at hotel and followed by combined city tour of old and new
Delhi visiting Mughal monuments like the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Rajghat- the
place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, Humayun Tomb and drive pass to British
landmark such as India Gate, President house and Govt. Secretariat. Also visit
12th century Minaret- Qutab Minar graceful and well sculptured and stands 75
meters, Lotus Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 21 Delhi onwards destination
Morning breakfast at hotel. Intime meeting/assistance at hotel and transfer
to airport to board return flight.
Price: Rs. 55,000/- per person/night with standard
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