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Duration:
19 nights / 20 days
Places to See:
Delhi - Khajuraho - Jhansi - Datia - Sonagiri - Gwalior -
Bhopal - Ujjain - Indore - Mandu - Indore - Ahmedabad -
Modhera - Zainabad - Wankner - Rajkot - Junagadh - Sasangir -
Somnath - Ahmedpur - Mandvi - Ahmedpur - Mandvi - Bhavnagar -
Ahmedabad - Mumbai |
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Day 01 - Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Assistance and transfer to the hotel. At
leisure. Afternoon depart for city tour of Old Delhi visiting
the Red Fort built by Emperor Shahjehan, Chandini Chowk, Jama
Masjid and memorials to Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru. Overnight.
Day 02- Delhi/Khajuraho
Morning depart for city tour of New Delhi visiting Qutab Minar,
Humayns tomb etc. Afternoon depart by air for Khajuraho. On
arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 03- Khajuraho
Depart for full day visit of the world famous temples of
Khajuraho also visiting the archaeological museum. Overnight
stay. |
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Day -04- Khajuraho/Jhansi
Early morning depart by bus for Jhansi enroute visiting Jhansi,
a medieval town, once the flourishing capital of the Bundela
Rajputs. Its palace, temples and fort reveal the glory of the
medieval era. Continue on to Jhansi. On arrival check into the
hotel. Later visit the museum and the ruins of the Fort.
Overnight.
Day 05- Jhansi/Datia/Sonagiri/Gwalior
Morning depart by surface for Gwalior enroute visiting Datia,
where you will see the seven storey palace of Raja Bir Singh
Deo, built atop a hill, a unique example of the 17th century
Hindu architecture. Continue on to Sonagiri with its 10th
century Jain temples. On arrival in Gwalior check into
the
hotel. Overnight.
Day 06- Gwalior
Morning depart for full day Sightseeing of Gwalior, visit the
Fort Complex including Man Mandir, Suraj Kund, Sas Bahu
temples etc. Later visit the Rani Jhansi memorials and the
tombs of Tansen and Ghaus Mohammed. Overnight.
Day 07- Gwalior/Bhopal
Morning depart by the Shatabdi Express train for Bhopal. On
arrival transfer to the hotel. Afternoon depart for an
excursion to Sanchi; the site of Buddhist stupas, chaityas and
monasteries. The finest example of Buddhist creative art and
sculpture is found here. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 08 - Bhopal
Depart for full day excursion to Bhojpur where you can see the
temples of Shiva and Jain. Continue on to Bhimbetka, where you
can see paintings in over 500 caves depicting the life of
pre-historic dwellers. Return to Bhopal for overnight.
Day 09- Bhopal - Ujjain - Indore
Morning depart by surface for Ujjain a renowned pilgrimage
centre. Continue on to Indore. On arrival transfer to the
hotel for Overnight.
Day 10- Indore - Mandu - Indore
Full day excursion to Mandu; a pleasure resort of medieval
Rulers, which still retains its aura of romance and mystery.
Return to Indore for overnight.
Day 11- Indore - Ahmedabad
Depart by air for Ahmedabad. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay.
Day 12- Ahmedabad-Modhera-Zainabad
Morning depart by bus for Zainabad enroute visiting Modhera
viewing the early 11th century Sun Temple also visiting Adalaj.
15th century step well. On arrival in Zainabad continue onto
the wildlife camp. Camel reception on arrival. Overnight stay.
Day 13 - Zainabad/Wankner/Rajkot
Early morning depart for a safari in the Runn of Kutch to
watch the famous Indian Wild Ass and migratory birds. Return
to Camp. Proceed by surface for Rajkot enroute visiting the
Wankaner Palace/Museum. On arrival in Rajkot check into the
hotel. Overnight. |
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Day -14- Rajkot/Junagadh/Sasangir
Morning depart by surface for Sasangir enroute visiting
Junagadh and the Uparkot Caves. On arrival in Sasangir check
into the Lodge. Overnight.
Day -15- Sasangir
Early morning depart for a safari to see the Asiatic Lions in
their wild state along with other typical unusual wildlife.
Return to the hotel. Afternoon depart for a visit to Chorward
and Due. Return for overnight.
Day 16 - Sasangir/Somnath/Ahmedpur/Mandvi
Morning depart by surface for Mandvi enroute visiting Somnath
which is one of the 12 most sacred Shiva Shrines. On arrival
in Mandvi check into the hotel. Overnight.
Day -17 - Ahmedpur/Mandvi/Bhavnagar
Depart in the morning by surface for Bhavnagar enroute
visiting Palitana with its beautiful Jain temples atop a hill.
On arrival in Bhavnagar check into
the hotel for overnight.
Day -18- Bhavnagar/Ahmedabad
Morning depart by surface for Ahmedabad enroute visiting
Lothal, the ancient Harappan city. On arrival check into the
hotel. Afternoon city Sightseeing of Ahmedabad. Overnight.
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Day -19 Ahmedabad/Mumbai
Depart by air for Mumbai. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Day-20 Mumbai
Assistance and transfer to the airport for departure for
onward destination. |