Duration : 14 Nights / 15
Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Bodhgaya - Varanasi
- Agra - Khajuraho - Bhopal - Aurangabad - Mumbai
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Meet and assistance on arrival and transfer from airport to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 Delhi - Bodhgaya
Today we proceed for half day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Jama Masjid (the largest mosque in Asia), and drive past Red Fort (built between 1639-48 by the Shah Jahan, the creator of the Taj Mahal), the Rajghat (the cremation site of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi) and Qutab Minar (72m high), the most perfect of towers of the Persian world. The drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic Enclave), Himayun Tomb - Indian subcontinent's first garden tomb, Humayun's Tomb was built in 1570. The architectural structure is greatly influenced by various major architectural innovations, culminating in the structure of the Taj Mahal. India Gate, Parliament and President House. Evening you will be transfer to railway station to catch train for gaa. Overnight in at Train.
Day 03 Bodhgaya
on arrival in Gaya railway station. You will transfer to hotel. After breakfast and wash & freak we proceed for visit Mahabodhi Temple- This newly added heritage site is one of the holy sites which are directly related to the life of Lord Budha. This temple is dated back to 5th or 6th century. In the 3rd century B.C emperor Asoka built the first temple.
, Sujata Village, Niranjana river, 80 feet high lord Buddha Statue & Various international monasteries. Overnight at a hotel in Bodhgaya.
Day 04 Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Bodhgaya
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed fro full day excurtion of Rajgir (65 Kms) & Nalanda. Visit Gridhkutta ( Vulture 's peak), World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram & Bimbisar Prison. Drive continue to Nalanda (12 kms) to visit the ruins of world ancient University. It was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddhist Studies. Late afternoon drive back to Bodhgaya. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 05 Bodhgaya - Varanasi (250 Kms)
Breakfast at hotel. Then drive to Varanasi. On arrival proceed for sightseeing After lunch excursion to Sarnath, visiting Dhemekha Stupa, Deer Park & Museum. Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight in at hotel.
Day 06 Varanasi - Agra
Early morning boat ride in Holy River The Ganges. After breakfast and proceed for Varanasi city visit Bharat Mata Temple, Kali Temple, Banaras Hindu University, Kasi Vishwanath Temple. Afternoon explore the historical city by own. Evening transfer to Varanasi railway station to catch train for Agra. Overnight in at train.
Day 07 Arrive Agra
Arrive Agra in morning and you will be transfer to hotel. Wash & change and breakfast in hotel then proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra City visiting The wonder of the world Taj Mahal - Agra houses one of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by Shah Johan in memory of his consort Mumtaz Mahal. For the lovers through out the world Taj Mahal itself personifies Love. Constructed on a 313 square feet marble platform, it reflects the best examples of Indo-Islamic 'baroque' style. Agra Fort - Sited on the right bank of the river Yamuna, Agra Fort is one of the most significant and vigorously built stronghold of the Mughal empires. Its richly decorated buildings reflect a distinct Mughal style of art and architecture. Return back to hotel. Overnight in at hotel.
Day 08 Agra - Fathepur Sikri - Bharatpur
After breakfast, proceed to sightseeing of Fathepur Sikri - For around 10 years Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of the Mughal Empire. During the second half of the 16th century Fatehpur Sikri was built by the great emperor Akbar. Then drive to Keoladeo National Park -Maharaja of Bharatpur artificallly crafted this 28.73 sq kms wetland by building small dykes and damns, this pardaise for birding place should not be missing by an avid bird watcher. On arrival check in to the hotel. Afternoon proceed fro rishkaw ride in the park with naturalist. Back to hotel overnight in at hotel.
Day 09 Bharatpur - Fathpur Sikri - Khajuraho
After breakfast drive Agra railway station to catch train for Jhansi. On arrival Jhansi our representative will transfer to Khajuraho. On arrival check in to the hotel. Afternoon at relaxation or free to explore by own. Overnight in at hotel.
Day 10 Khajuraho
Full day visit the Khajoraho Temple - built during the Chandella Dynasty. These temples reflect two different religious beliefs i.e.Hinduism and Jainism and represent a striking balance between artistic ecstasy and religious harmony. You can see some of the finest example of Indian architectural genius here. Overnight in at hotel.
Day 11 Khajuraho - Jhansi - Bhopal
After breakfast direct transfer to Jhansi to catch train for Bhopal. On arrival, check in to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Bhopal.
Day 12 Bhopal - Aurangabad by train
After breakfast, proceed for short excursion to Sanchi. Visit Sanchi Stupas (World Heritage site) - Kakanaya or Sanchi is world famous for stupas, monolithic Asokan pillar, temples, monasteries and sculptural wealth. This place is also known as the Kakanava, Kakanadabota and Bota-Sriparvata in ancient times. You can find here the architectural geniuses from the early Mauryan period. Back to Bhopal. Dinner and transfer to Bhopal railway to board overnight train for Aurangabad. Overnight in at Train.
Day 13 Aurangabad - Mumbai
Morning arrive Aurangabad. On arrival, transfer to hotel for wash & freah and breakfast. We proceed for full day excursion of Ellora Cave - With its continuous succession of monuments dating from A.D. 600 to 1000, Ellora represents a complex artistic union of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. Locally these caves are known as 'Verul Leni'. Ajanta Cave - Situated at a distance of 107 km north of Aurangabad, Ajanta Caves date from the 1st and 2nd century. Ajanta Caves display some of the masterwork of Buddhist religious artform. Later in the Gupta era, many more richly decorated caves were added to the originals. Evening transfer to Aurangabad to catch flight for Mumbai. On arrival, check in to the hotel.
Day 14: Mumbai
Morning, after healthy breakfast, proceed for sightseeing The Prince of Wales Museum -This museum stands not too far from the Gateway of India. It has a priceless collection of art, sculpture, china and other antics. Carefully presereved, this mid-Victorian Gothic style building built in 1904 with beautiful gardens. Dhobi Ghat and evening visit the famous Chowpatty Beach - situated on Marine Drive. This beach is well-known for it's stalls selling "Bhel-Puri and Pani -Puri chat" a favourite fast food among the Mumbaites and visitors to the city.
Day 15: Mumbai - Departure
Breakfast and proceed for excurtation of Elephanta Caves - lie 7 km from the shore of the mainland. This island is named after a colossal elephant, 'Gharapuri', found in the island. You will find there seven cave extensions which are datable from approximately 6th - 7th centuries A.D. Afternoon free at leisure or free to explore by own. Evening farewell dinner and transfer to Mumbai airport to catch light for onward destination.
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Desert Safari Experience
Heritage Fort Experience
World Heritage Splendor
Mind, Soul & Body Relaxation
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Trekking Valley Of Zanskar
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