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Tour program goes as under:
Our company representative will greet & meet you at the Delhi International airport outside the arrival lounge.
Delhi the administrative center of India has served as a capital of various kingdoms and empires in the past. Along with rich cultural heritage and political center it is also a fastest growing industrial town, an ideal destination for business and investment. You will be transferred to your hotel by decorative car . He will brief you about your tour and will provide you your travel documents. He ensures your smooth check in at the hotel.
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Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel’s restaurant. Pack your luggage and check out from the hotel. You will be transferred to the airport to catch flight to Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi and our representative will receive you and you will be transferred to your hotel.
After a little rest, make an excursion to Sarnath– A sacred Buddhist city which is 12 kms. from Varanasi. Sarnath is a place where the Buddha preached his first sermon to his five disciples after he had attained enlightenment. Visit the ruins, the Dhamek stupa, Chaukhandi stupa built by Emperror Ashoka, the Buddhist temple by Indian Mahabodhi society and other temples from Buddism school from other countries like Japan, China, Thailand, Burma and others & the Sarnath museum (closed on Fridays). The Ashoka pillar at the museum of Sarnath is the National emblem of India. It has four lions back to back at the top. Later you may enjoy shopping at the local bazars.In the evening time, watch the grand Aarti (worship) dedicated to Hindu Gods at river Ganges. Return to the hotel.
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Early morning get ready to explore various sights by boat ride on river Ganges. See the memorable Sunrise from the river, many bathing Ghats (river bank) , wide landscapes & cremation site too while you ride for an hour long. Return to the hotel. Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel’s restaurant.
Later explore the city tour of Varanasi – Visit the famous Bharat Mata temple which is very unique as it is not dedicated to any God or Goddess, instead it has a marble statue of mother India and a big map depicting mountains, rivers, plains and oceans perfectly scaled. was This temple was gifted by the nationalists Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta and Shri Durga Prasad Khatri & was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1936.
Also visit Durga temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, the mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and Banaras Hindu University which houses New Vishvanath temple, an art gallery known as ‘The Bharat Kala Bhavan’ with rare collections. Evening enjoy Aarti Ceremony with decorated boat Ride Cake and Indian wine.
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Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel’s restaurant. Later you will be transferred to the airport to catch flight to Khajuraho. rive and check in at the hotel. Evening is at leisure.
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Optionally: in the evening you can enjoy light & sound show at Khajuraho.
Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel’s restaurant. This morning, explore the erotic Eastern & Western Group of Chandela Temples in Khajuraho. These were built by sandstone during the Chandela empire between 950 and 1050 A.D.
Khajuraho – famous for beautifully carved erotic sculptors is listed in world heritage site and is very popular among tourists. After visiting the Khajuraho temples, relax in a hotel.
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Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel’s restaurant. Check out from the hotel with your luggages loaded in the car. drive to Jhansi to board your train to Agra. Enroute make a stop at Orccha which is only approx. 20 kms from Jhansi. Orchha was found by Rajput ruler Rudra Pratap Singh of the Bundela Dynasty in 16th century.He built the Orchha fort and was the first king of Orchha.
Orchha fort complex consists of several connected buildings constructed at different times, famous of which are Raj Mahal Palace & Jahangir Palace. Jahangir Palace was built by Orchha king to please the Mughal prince Jahangir when he was informed about the disputes of Jahangir with his father. It was built on the lines of Mughal architecture with colourful frescoes and paintings.
Also visit the beautiful Laxminarayan Temple and Chaturbhuj Temple – dedicated to lord Rama at Orchha. Later drive to Jhansi approx. 20 kms drive. Arrive at Agra Railway Station & you will be transfered to the Hotel.
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Early morning enjoy sunrise with fabulous and world famous Taj Mahal which is one of the seven wonders of world. It was built by Shahjahan for his be loved wife. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and was completed in 1653.
Return to the hotel. Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel’s restaurant. Later, make a visit to magnificent Agra Fort located at the right bank of Yamuna River. It was built by Emperor Akbar from 1565 to 1573. His grandson Shahjahan also made some additions to it. See another monument known as Itmad-ud-daulah. This mausoleum was constructed between 1622 and 1628 by Nūr Jahān, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirzā Ghiyās Beg, who had been given the title of I’timād-ud-Daulah (pillar of the state). It resembles the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jahangir, near Lahore in Pakistan.
Agra is also well known for its marvelous marble inlay work like the Pietra Dura work on the Taj incorporating precious and semi-precious stones, pietra dura items, leather products, handicrafts and jewellery. In the evening, you will have time to visit Marble Inlay Workshops. They will demonstrate on how they make those marble cuts. Then they will show you their finished products & incredible works of art. You may collect wonders of same inlay work for your interiors.
OPTIONAL: In the evening you may watch “Mohabbat the Taj” a cultural show at Kalakriti Cultural & Convention Centre in Agra.
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Caution: Taj Mahal closed on Fridays.
In the morning, enjoy breakfast at the Hotel’s restaurant. Check out from the hotel with your luggages loaded in the car.Drive to Delhi (approx.5 hrs drive). Arrive and check in at the Hotel. After some relaxation, you may go for Dinner at some Local restaurant as suggested by the chauffeur.
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In the morning, enjoy breakfast at the Hotel’s restaurant. After breakfast , be ready for your remarkable city tour of Old & New Delhi i.e. the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India was built by Shah Jahan(who also built the world famous Taj Mahal ) from 1644- 1658 , Raj Ghat, A memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, Qutab Minar (Tower of victory)- built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak the first Muslim ruler of Delhi who defeated Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan in 1192 AD, Humayun’s Tomb- built by Banu Begam in 1569 after 9 years of the death of Humayun, Lotus temple- Its a Bahai’s temple in the shape of lotus flower allows everyone to meditate in the peaceful environment. Also drive past the India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan-The President’s residence, The Parliament House-the Government Headquarters & other Government buildings.
After the tour, you will be dropped at the airport to catch your flight for onwards destination or your hometown as per your decided programme.
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