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Medieval Heritage Tour |
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Tour Highlights |
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Capital city “Delhi” The legendry “Taj Mahal” city of river Ganges “ Varanasi”,
Temple city “ Khjauraho”, City of Lake “ Bhopal” City of ruins “ Mandu” &
Commercial capital city “ Mumbai” |
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Covered Places : Delhi- Varanasi - Agra- Gwalior- Orchha – Khajuraho –
Bhopal – Ujjain – Madu – Indore – Mumbai – Delhi |
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Duration : 15 Nights / 16 Days |
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Day 01 : Arrival Delhi |
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Arrive New Delhi, India’s Capital, where you are greeted with a traditional
Indian welcome on arrival at the airport and escorted to the hotel. After check
in at hotel our representative will explain you the travel plan and hand over
the essential travel documents to you. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 02 : Delhi
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Morning start full day city tour. Start from Old Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat which is
Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial, followed by photo stop at Red Fort. Red Fort, built
in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of
India. Here you will enjoy Enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride. The pleasure associated
with the rickshaw ride here is ultimate.
In the afternoon you will visit New Delhi. Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu
Temple, The impressive Qutub Minar, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199 from sandstone and marble, Humayun's Tomb,
memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a
World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in
India. India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and drive past the President's House,
Parliament House and Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 03: Delhi – Varanasi ( By Flight) |
Morning transfer to airport to board on flight to Varanasi. On arrival transfer
to hotel. Varanasi - situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges, Varanasi has
been a center of pilgrimage and learning for over 2000 years and is considered
to be one of the oldest surviving cities in the world. On arrival, meeting
assistance by our representative and transfer to hotel. Evening one can see
AARTI at river ghat– Worship of the river goddess with incense, camphor, flowers
and earthen lamps.
TThousands of illuminated lamps are immersed in the waters of the holy Ganges
and the floating lamps add a divine look to the river at dusk. Overnight at
hotel.
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Day 04: Varanasi |
The early morning enjoy boat ride on the river Ganges. The boat ride takes you
past the various ghats of Varanasi, offering a glimpse of the city at its
religious best, with the men getting ready for their daily prayer, the sages
lost in prayer and ritual. Afterwads return to hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast visit temples & Banaras University ( Kashi Hindu University)
also excursion to Sarnath. Lord Buddha preached his first Sermon and which thus
making it one of the four holiest places to the Buddhist world. Evening return
to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 05: Varanasi – Agra (By Train)
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Morning free. In the afternoon drop you at Varanasi railway station to board on
train to Agra. Overnight in train.
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Day 06: Agra
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MMorning arrive at railway station. Meeting, assistance with our representative
and transfer to hotel. Later visit monument of Love Taj Mahal, The Mughal
emperor Shah Jahan built this lovely dream in white marble as a tomb for his
wife Mumtaz Mahal, later he was also buried alongside his wife in the same tomb.
It took 20,000 workers to complete this monument in a period of 22 years. Also
visit other spots of this great city.. The tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah - This tomb
was personally designed by Itmad-Ud-Daulah in the Charbagh architectural style.
The inlay work and intricate patterns on the walls of the tomb have a common
theme depicting a wine flask with snakes for handles. At the end visit Great Red
Fort of Agra. Evening free.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 07 : Agra – Gwalior (123Kms) |
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Morning drive to Gawlior. On arrival check in at hotel. After wash & change
visit the magnificent Gwalior Fort - This Fort complex houses a marvellous
Palace, Man Mandir Palace, Sas Bahu Ka Mandir, Suraj Kund etc, the tombs of
Tansen and Ghias Mohammed, the Museum in Jai Vilas Palace - Better known as the
Jivaji Rao Scindia Museum which is the main attraction of the gigantic Palace
and the newly built Sun temple - Located on the outskirts and dedicated to Sun
God. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 08 : Gwalior – Orchha – Khajuraho (280Kms) |
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Morning drive to Khajuraho enroute visit Orchha. Orchha is known for is
resplendent rural attractions. Situated on the banks of River Betwa, visit
Temples & Forts. Continue drive to Khajuraho. On arrival check in at hotel.
vening watch light and sound show at temple.(Optional). Overnight at hotel.
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Day 09: Khajuraho – Bhopal (320Kms) |
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Khajuraho is a fascinating village with a quaint rural ambience and a rich
cultural heritage. The monuments of Khajuraho, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site
are extremely controversial yet showcase exceptions artwork and craftsmanship.
Morning visit western & eastern group of temples. Later drive to Bhopal. On
arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 10 : Bhopal – Excursion to Sanchi |
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Morning leave for Sanchi - The ancient seat of Buddhist learning. The places
worth visiting are Archaeological Museum - The most interesting pieces are the
lion capital from the Ashoka pillar, a yakshi hanging from a mango tree and a
beautiful Buddha figure in red sandstone. Great Stupa - This is the finest work
of art at Sanchi and amongst the finest examples of Buddhist art in India. You
return to Bhopal and spend time in this fascinating city. Visit Taj-ul-Masjid -
It is one of the largest mosques in India. Laxmi Narayan Temple & Birla Museum.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 11 : Bhopal – Ujjain (190Kms) |
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Morning drive to Ujjain. On arrival check in at hotel. Later visit Mahakaleshwar
Temple.The temple enshrines one |
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of the 12 Jyotirlingams, Bada Ganeshji Ka Mandir - The largest ornate statue of
Ganesha makes this temple a popular picnic spot, Kaliadeh Palace - The sacred
river Shipra runs through this city of temples. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 12 : Ujjain –Indore - Mandu (170Kms) |
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Morning depart to Mandu enroute visit the unusual Kanch Mandir - This Jain
temple is very plain from outside but inside is completely mirrored with
pictures of sinners being tortured in the after life.Further proceed to Mandu.
On arrival check in at hotel. Evening free. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 13 : Mandu |
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MMandu, The city of Joy, is full of legends of love and glory, specially those
of Baz Bahadur and the beautiful Roopmati. In Mandu, you visit several
noteworthy palaces and pavilions some of which are Ashrafi Mahal. The Palace of
gold coins & was conceived as an academic institution, Rewa Kund Group - it
includes Rewa Kund, and the Hindola Mahal (swinging Palace). Overnight at hotel.
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Day 14 : Mandu – Indore (80Kms)– Mumbai (By Flight ) |
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Morning leave for Indore. On arrival board on flight to Mumbai. On arrival
transfer to hotel. Evening free. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 15 : Mumbai
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MoMorning visit Gateway of India & Elephanta caves by cruise. Located about 10
Kms. from the Gateway of India or 9 nautical miles into the sea. Later visit
Prince on Wales Museum- The museum was set up in the beginning of the 20th
century to honor the visit of King George V's to India, while he was still the
Prince of Wales. Mani Bhawan- Mani Bhavan is a veritable memoir of Mahatma
Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Also known as Gandhi Museum, Mani Bhavan
served as the residence of the great freedom fighter of India between 1917 and
1934. Dhobi Ghat- Dhobi Ghat is among the exciting places to see in Mumbai. It
is 136-year old Dhobi Ghat and may be called the biggest human powered washing
machine. Evening free. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 16: Mumbai – Delhi (By Flight) |
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Morning transfer to airport to board on flight to Delhi. On arrival board on
International flight for onward destination.
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