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 Code:
IGT-02
Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Samode - Jaipur - Bharatpur - Fatehpur
Sikri - Agra - Jhansi - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kathmandu -
Nagarkot - Kathmandu – Delhi
Group Size: 6 - 18
Theme: Culture / Heritage
Season: Throughout the year
Price Range: From USD 2400
Special Activities: Birding, Boat Safari, Cycle rickshaw ride,
Khajuraho Dance Festival, Taj Mahotsav, Varanasi Aarti etc.
Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Tour Highlights: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Jhansi Orchha Resort,
Khajuraho, Varanasi etc.
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Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Samode - Jaipur - Bharatpur - Fatehpur
Sikri - Agra - Jhansi - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kathmandu - Nagarkot
- Kathmandu - Delhi
Day 1 » Arrive Delhi :
Upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 2 you are met
and transferred to your pre booked Hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel you are
received with a traditional welcome of TIKKA and ARTI. Rest of the day is
relaxing and for free activities. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 » Delhi :
This
morning we visit Old Delhi, built in the 17th century by Shah Jahan the
Magnificent ( who also built the Taj Mahal). First we will be visiting the
famous Jama Masjid mosque with its 9,000 sq. ft. courtyard, three domes and
two minarets, and then proceed to the massive complex known as the Red Fort.
Afternoon we'll visit Laxmi Narayan Temple, a Spectacular structure that's
just 60 years old , and then proceed via India Gate and the Governmental
building to Qutub Minar, the 240 foot tower built in 1190 to commemorate the
arrival of Islam in India, the Bahai Temple with its nine pools on an
elevated platform, and the Crafts Museum, which replicates and Indian street
with over 50 artists and craftspeople at work.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 3 » Delhi -
Samode :
Today morning we leave after breakfast for Samode . Upon arrival checking
at Samode Palace. Samode Palace is one of India's most charming and romantic
hotels. If offers a quiet, elegant and luxurious atmosphere. The Palace has
been meticulously restored offering a retreat into an aesthetically
beautifully environment where visitors can enjoy India's natural beauty and
rich history.
Samode Palace was transformed into one the country's premium palace hotels
in 1987, and is a perfect example of Rajput-Moghul architecture. The Palace
is built on a small hillock and planned in a progression of countryards of
increasing height. Nestles among the 'Aravali ranges' -(a very old formation
of banded gneiss dating back to some 3 thousand million years). The Samode
Palace comes into view like a mirage rising above cobbled streets and stone
houses of the village of samode.
Samode according to the Rajputana Gazetteer of 1879 was a large and
flourishing town. The Zamindars (landlords) of Samode the principal thakurs
of the state of Amber were the Nathawat clan from Chomu, a branch of the
house of Amber, tracing their relation to the Jaipur Maharaja the fabled
Prithviraj Singh ji the 17th Prince of the house of Kacchwaha Rajputs.
Overnight at the Palace.
Day
4 » Samode - Jaipur :
After breakfast we leave for Jaipur popularly known as the Pink City, was
built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Designed in accordance with
Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture - Jaipur follows a
grid system. Upon arrival check in your pre booked Hotel. Afternoon - tour
of City Palace and Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city
is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of winds - a
five storied structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately
honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was
originally built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch
everyday life.
Day 5 » Jaipur :
Today morning we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a
super example of Rajput (Medieval Hindu) style architecture. A slow elephant
ride takes us to the top of the Fort, which houses several graceful
buildings and temple. Afternoon at leisure.
In the evening, we visit Chokhi Dhani where an ethnic village atmosphere is
recreated each evening with thousands of oil lamps, folk dancers, arobats,
snake charmers, puppeteers etc.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 6 » Jaipur - Bharatpur - Fatehpur sikri - Agra :
This morning travel to Bharatpur for a tour of the world famous bird
sanctuary here. The reserve bosts of river 300 species of resident and
migratory birds. From here we drive to the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri
(ghost capital) for a tour of the magnificent and world heritage buildings
still in a state of perfect preservation. We continue our journey for Agra
and upon arrival check into Hotel.
Day 7 » Agra :
Agra was the capital of India under the Moghuls in the 16th and 17th
centuries. This morning we see the exquisite tomb of the emperor Jehangir's
chief minister and father-in - law, often called the 'BABY TAJ' because its
design foreshadows the Taj Mahal,. Then we tour Agra's Red Fort, built over
three generations by the moghul emperors. Following an afternoon free, we go
at sunset to see the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah
Jahan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building's stupendous
scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering reflection
in the water channel are truly breathtaking.
Day
8 » Agra - Jhansi by Shatabdi Express - Orchha :
Morning after breakfast we are transferred to the railway station to board
shatabdi express departure at 0820 arrival in Jhansi at 1030. Upon arrival
in Jhansi we are met and transferred to Orchha. Orchha a place that makes
one feel the pulse of warm soul of India with temples, magnificent palaces,
splendid cenotaphs and river betwa gurgling through zero pollution
surrounding where TIME slumbers for good. Overnight at the Orchha Resort.
Day 9 » Orchha - Khajuraho :
Morning drive to Khajuraho. Upon arrival we are transferred to our pre
booked hotel.
Afternoon tour the spectacular ninth to thirteenth century temples of
Khajuraho, built by Chandela kings, The temples are exquisitely carved with
graceful statues and frieze gods and goddesses.
Day 10 » Khajuraho - Varanasi by Flight :
Today we take a short flight to the Varanasi. Upon arrival we are met and
transferred to our pre booked hotel . In the afternoon proceed to the
village of Sarnath on the outskirts of town. It was in this Deer Park that
the Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Visit the Park and Museum.. Sarnath
was made a centre of Buddhist worship by the emperor Ashoka in the 3rd
century BC. We will visit the Main Shrine and Ashoka's Pillar. In the
Archaeological Museum we will see the beautifully carved capital from the
pillar along with many other priceless Buddhist artifacts. The highlight of
this tour would be a participation in the evening Aarti (prayer service) at
the main Buddhist temple here. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 » Varanasi -
Kathmandu by Flight :
An early morning boat ride presents an incredible, surrealistic scene as
multitudes of devotees come to the river to pay homage to the Sun God,
Surya, Pass the bathing ghats where thousands of pilgrims purify themselves
in the holy water of the Ganges River, and the burning ghats where
cremations are conducted.. Later today, fly to Kathmandu, ancient capital of
the mountain kingdom of Nepal. Your tour includes exploration of the Durbar
Square with its abundance of lovely temples, bazaars and the Royal Palace.
Enjoy a magnificent view of Kathmandu from Swayambunath, also known as the
monkey temple. Continue to Bodhnath to see the largest Buddhist stupa in the
world. At Pashupatinath, view Nepal's most sacred Shiva shrine, located near
the holy river Bagmati. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day
12 » Kathmandu :
Patan is the oldest of the three cities of the ancient Kathmandu Valley.
Originally founded in the 03rd Century, this medieval " City of Beauty"
features hundreds of temples and palaces. The art and architecture feature
intricate carvings with an interesting mixture of Hindu and Buddhist
influence. Visit the Tibetan refugee camp - actually a mini village, for a
rare chance to observe the deft hands of these skilled artisans and
craftsmen weaving carpets and engaging in other ancient, distinctly Tibetan
handicrafts, Later enjoy a drive through the beautiful countryside to the
primitive city fo Bhadgaon, also known as Bhaktapur - "City of Devotes.".
The Durbar Square includes interesting temples and palaces, the Big Bell -
once rung to usher in curfew, the Bell of the Barking Dogs, the Lion Gate,
the Picture Gallery and the famous Golden Gate - opening the way to the
courtyard of the palace of 55 Windows, topped by the figure of Goddess Kali.
Day 13 » Kathmandu - Nagarkot :
After breakfast we drive to Nagarkot.The whole day is spent at leisure
enjoying the scenic beauty of the valley. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 14 » Nagarkot - Kathmandu - Delhi :
This morning transfer to airport to flight for New Delhi. Arrival and
transfer to our hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. This evening we will
travel into Old Delhi , to witness the sound & light show at the Red
Fort.
Day 15 » Leave Delhi :
Departure transfer to the Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal II
airport to board flight back Home.
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Code:
IGT-02
