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DURATION : 13 Days / 12 Nights
DESTINATIONS COVERED :
Mumbai - Udaipur - Jaipur - Agra -
Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kathmandu - Delhi |
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Day 1- Arrive Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai and meet our representative at arrival hall and
transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai
including The Gateway of India is the main attraction of
Mumbai city. The Mani Bhawan or the Gandhi memorial was once
used to be the residence of Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai. Also
known as Queen's Neckless, Marine Drive, Juhu is a 5-km-long
beach that attracts a large number of visitors on any day of
the week. Also visit gardens like the Hanging Garden and the
Kamla Nehru Garden and the Chowpatty gives you the view of one
of the most happening beaches of Mumbai. |
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Day 2- To Udaipur
In time transfer to airport to board flight for Udaipur.
Afternoon free to take a walking tour on your own through the
narrow lanes and back streets of Udaipur upto the Washing
Ghats at the lake Pichola. Visit one of the fine downtown
restaurants for an optional dinner |
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Day 3- In Udaipur
Morning sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting The City Palace
and Museum is considered as the largest palace complex in
Rajasthan The Pichola Lake is situated in the heart of the
city with its area of 12 sq km Udai Sagar lake was constructed
to secure regular water supply to the city of Udaipur in case
of war. Pratap Memorial has the bronze statue of Maharana
Pratap, the legendary warrior king of Udaipur. Jagdish Temple
is situated near the city palace. Saheliyon Ki Bari is a small
ornamental garden. Later in the day enjoy a two hour boat-ride
on Lake Pichola visiting many Ghats (banks) of washing,
bathing etc |
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Day 4- To Jaipur
Morning transfer to airport to board flight for Jaipur. Arrive
Jaipur and transfer to hotel. Late morning excursion to Amber
Fort, situated just outside the city, is perhaps the most
beautiful example of Rajasthani forts . You can have the
unique experience of traveling on elephant back to and from
the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon
sightseeing tour of Jaipur including, City Palace in the heart
of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal
architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum with its
large collection of woodwork, Another monument near the City
Palace, Jantar Mantar, is the largest of the five
observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the
Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch
the royal processions without being seen. |
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Day 5- To Agra
Morning drive for five hours to the City of Taj, enroute
visiting the deserted town of Fatehpur Sikri, In the afternoon
reach Agra and check in at your hotel. Later proceed for the
city sightseeing tour visiting The Taj Mahal, which is
entirely made of white marble and its walls are decorated with
exquisite pietra dura (stone inlay) work. |
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Day 6- In Agra
In the morning enjoy a tour of the other monuments in Agra.
The Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort) makes an interesting
sight. The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula is located in a walled
garden overlooking the Yamuna. Akbar's tomb at Sikandra,
located in a large walled garden on the road to Delhi. Pay
another visit to Taj Mahal and ride a cycle rickshaw to the
monument |
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Day 7- To Khajuraho
In time transfer to Railway Station to board Shatabdi Express
for Jhansi. Arrive Jhansi and drive to Khajuraho visiting
Orchha enroute. The Chaturbhuj Temple and Laxmi Narayan Temple
are two other important religious attractions in Orchha.
Arrive Khajuraho by late afternoon and check - in at hotel. |
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Day 8- To Varanasi
Morning sightseeing tour of Khajurhao Temples. The Chaunsath
Yogini, Lalguan Mahadev, Parvati, Varaha, Matangesvara,
Lakshmana, Vishvanath and Nandi, Chitragupta, Devi Jagdamba
and Kandariya Mahadeo temples belong to this group. Later
transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi - the oldest
city in India. Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel enroute
visiting Sarnath. It was here that Buddha preached his message
of the 'middle way' in order to achieve nirvana.
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Day 9- To Kathmandu
Enjoy a boat ride on river Ganges. There are about hundred
ghats in the city Also visit The Vishwanath Temple, built by
the Birlas, was planned by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. The
Bharat Mata Temple houses, instead of gods and goddesses, a
huge relief map in marble of the whole of Indian subcontinent.
The Tulsi Manas Temple, built in 1964, is dedicated to Lord
Rama. Intime transfer to airport to board flight for Kathmandu.
Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Day free for
independent activities
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Day 10- In Kathmandu
Given clear sky you can enjoy a mountain flight for an hour
for a close view of various Himalayan peaks. Morning visit
Hanuman Dhoka, the name of the old royal palace has been
derived from the statue of Hanuman (the monkey god of Hindu
mythology) Also visit the hilltop Stupa of Swayambhunath,
considered 2,000 years old.
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Day 11- In Kathmandu
Morning visit The Pashupatinath Temple, situated on the banks
of River Baghmati around 8 km from the city, is one of the
holiest Hindu shrines. Also visit Boudnath is one of the
largest stupas in the world
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Day 12- Kathmandu To Delhi
In time transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. Arrive
Delhi and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon proceed on a
tour of the capital city. The important places in Old Delhi
includes the majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk,
besides Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, In New Delhi visit the
Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time imperial residence of the
British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour
of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the
Laxminarayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India's
leading industrial families; Qutab Minar, built by
Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped
Baha'i Temple.
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Day 13- Leave Delhi
You will be accompanied by our representative to airport to
board flight for onward destination. End of our services |