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RAMA NO:3
VISITING: DELHI - AGRA - JHANSI - ORCHHA-KHAJURAHO - VARANASI
- KATMANDU
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Arrive New Delhi
Assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Check-in time is 12 noon.
Delhi-
Delhi as the capital of India Delhi is the seat of
administration and the monuments which tell the saga of
a bygone era stand there. These icons are testimony to
the grandeur of past and also an attraction for the
tourists. With an area of 1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is all set
to acquire full statehood. The charm of Delhi has
attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poor in equally. It
is correctly said that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' or
for people with heart. This phrase acquires a true
colour when one goes around the lanes of Delhi. Delhi--
a window to the kaleidoscope that is India. From a string of historical monuments to modern
commercial centers, Delhi has evolved into an
exceptional and dynamic destination offering a wealth of
shopping and sightseeing activities. Tourism in Delhi
has undergone a sea change in recent times as the city
is in the process of a steady makeover.
Overnight at your hotel.
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Morning guided city sightseeing tour of Old Delhi –
having a panoramic view of Red Fort and then
visit to Jama Masjid which is considered the
biggest in India, Chandni Chowk - a typical Bazaar with
narrow lanes and traditional traders Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
Afternoon guided city
sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting - the Qutub Minar,
Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, Parliament House, Laxmi
Narayan Temple [Birla Mandir, Connaught Place and government
buildings.
Overnight
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DAY 03 /
DELHI –AGRA BY SURFACE (204 KMS/4.5 HRS) |
Morning proceed to Agra enroute visiting countryside and on arrival transfer to your hotel.
AGRA – Home of the world-famous TAJ MAHAL, best described as
“poetry in marble’, because of its beauty, grace and
exquisite workmanship. Also visit AGRA FORT, standing
opposite the TAJ on the banks of the Yamuna River, which
contains a wealth of palaces and monuments that recall
the days of Mughal splendors.
Afternoon guided city sightseeing tour of Agra Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
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 Taj
Mahal (Close on Friday) stands serene and awesome, on a raised marble platform, by the banks
of the Yamuna, testifying to the timelessness of art and love.
Its pure white marble shimmers silver in the soft moonlight,
exudes a shell - pink glow at dawn, and at the close of the day,
takes on the tawny, fiery hue of the majesticsun. Shahjahan
built the monument in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal,
the 'lady of the Taj'. It has been called the most extravagant
monument ever built for the sake of love. The construction of
the Taj commenced in 1631, and was completed in 1653. Workers
were gathered from all over the country and from Central Asia,
and about 20,000 people were recruited to translate this wild
dream into a reality.
Among the other monuments that Agra takes pride in is the Agra Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors.
The construction of this massive structure began in 1565, under
Akbar, and continued till the time of his grandson, Shahjahan.
Armed with massive double walls, punctuated by four gateways,
the fort houses palaces, courts, mosques, baths, gardens and
gracious pavilions within its premises. Among the fascinating
structures that are to be found within the fort is the red
sandstone Jehangiri Mahal built by Akbar for his Hindu
queen, Jodhabai, was one of the earliest constructions
illustrating the fort's change from a military structure to a
palace. Overnight
at your hotel.
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DAY 04
/ AGRA – JHANSI- ORCHHA - KHAJURAHO |
Morning transfer to
railway station in time to board train for Jhansi.
Assistance on arrival and drive to Khajuraho enroute
visiting Orchha.
ORCHHA:
The history of Orchha is linked with the local Bundela
rulers. The Bundela dynasty was founded by one of the
local Rajput princes in the 11th century. The main
attraction of Orchha is the Orchha fort complex,
located on an island on River Betwa, having a number of
palaces to visit within it. There are a number of
interesting temples to visit in Orchha. The Raja Ram
Temple, which was formerly a palace, is an important
tourist spot.
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arrival in Khajuraho transfer to your hotel.
KHAJURAHO:
- once the capital of a powerful dynasty of Hindu kings
called the chandelles (959 A.D.) it is today famous for
its magnificent temples, considered to be among the most
vibrantly original words of Hindu architecture and
Sculpture. Visit the western and eastern Group of
temples. The temples built by the Chandela dynasty are undeniably the main sightseeing attractions. . The
temples are split into three groups: the western group,
the eastern group and the southern group. Of these, the
western group is perhaps the most notable. Overnight at your hotel.
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Morning guided city sightseeing tour visiting the Eastern and Western temples.
The
fascinating temples of Khajuraho, were built between 950
and 1050 A.D. is India's unique gift of love to the
world. Khajuraho is situated in the state of Madhya
Pradesh. Khajuraho derives its name from the Khajur tree
(the date palm tree) which can be found in abundance in
the area. The divine sculptures in these temples are a
tribute to Life itself, embodying everything that is
sublime and spontaneous about it. The murals depict the
life and times of the Chandelas, and celebrate the
erotic state of being. They not only testify to the
mastery of the craftsman, but also to the extraordinary
breadth of vision of the Chandela Rajputs under whose
reign, these temples were constructed.
Overnight at your hotel.
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DAY 06
/ KHAJURAHO – VARANASI (BY AIR) |
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Morning transfer to
the airport in time to board the flight for Varanasi.
Assistance on arrival and straight drive to Sarnath for
guided city sightseeing tour.
Sarnath - Sarnath- the buried Buddhist city-seven miles from
Varanasi where Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon
in the quietness of Deer Park and set the “Wheel of
Law,” is where you will visit the Sarnath Museum with
the Ashoka Pillar.
Later drive back to Varanasi and Check In at hotel.
Varanasi (also known as Banaras) is one of the oldest living
cities in the world and the ultimate pilgrimage for
Hindus, who believe that to die in the city, is to
attain instant salvation. Situated on the banks of the
Ganga, Varanasi is the tract of Holy Land lying between
the rivers Varuna and Assi. Which flow into Ganga.
Varanasi is also known as Kashi, the city of light,
since of the twelve "Jyotirlinga" is installed here.
Evening enjoy Rikhshaw Ride and witness Aarti at banks
of river Ganges. Overnight at your hotel.
DAY 07
/ VARANASI – KATHMANDU (BY AIR) |
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Early morning boat
ride on the Holy Ganges to view the religious activity
at the bathing ghats for an insight into the cultural
background of India. It provides an absorbing spectacle
of thousands of Hindus engaged in their ritual bathing.
Visits ghats and temples on the bank of the river.
Later on transfer to
the airport in time to board the flight for Kathmandu.
Assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Kathmandu- The very name conjures up images of snow-covered peaks,
snake charmers and mountaineers, holy men and sacred
cows. Perhaps no other city on earth has seemed so
mysterious. This city, capital of the Himalayan kingdom
of Nepal, lies in a wide valley hidden behind a wall of
nearly impenetrable mountains. The
sudden influx of modernity and tourists has made for
some interesting and eye-catching contrasts in this
Himalayan Shangri-La. Kathmandu Valley is dotted with
countless shrines, temples, palace squares, charming old
bazaars and ageless sculptures. Very much the abode of
Lord Shiva and Gautama Buddha, a patron saint of the
Sikhs has also walked here.
Later guided excursion
to PATAN: The city of grace and fine arts
situated across the river Bagmati. The ancient city a
storehouse of medieval art and architecture with many
Hindu and Buddhist temples, all elaborately carved and
ornamented. It is also Nepal’s city of arts and crafts
where artisans continue their traditional handiwork in
wood and a variety of metals
Overnight at your hotel.
Morning guided city sightseeing tour of Kathmandu -
The capital of the mountain Kingdom of Nepal is situated
in a valley at an altitude of 4,550 feet above sea level
and is surrounded by the lofty peaks of the world’s
highest mountains. Visit to Hanuman Dhoka which
is the traditional seat of Royalty in Nepal, Pasupatinath, the temple built in Pagoda style,
Kastha Mandap, and interesting temple in wood, Bodhnath and Asan Tole, a typical Nepalese
market place.
Overnight at your hotel.
Morning free for independent activities. Check-out
time is 12 noon.
Later transfer to the airport in time to catch the
flight for onward destination.
Monuments
Fees (Per
Person) |
Red fort
Humayun’s Tomb
Qutub Minar
Taj Mahal
Agra Fort
Orchha fort
Eastern & Western Temple(Kajuraho)
KTM Durbar Square
Bodnath
Pashupatinath
Patan City |
= INR 250.00
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Bon Voyage |
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Note: all the above arrangements are subject to change due to
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