Introduction
Experience a journey into diverse India. Discover harmony in diverse faiths, rich culture, varied ethnicity and robust lifestyle that links with an ancient heritage dating back to more than five thousand years.
The tour encapsulates visit to old towns and cities with ancient past that still link back to history and have transformed into contemporary modernity. From ancient monuments to modern marvels all are at your doorstep - to exhilarate in the experience of bygone era and the vibrant present.
India never ceases to surprise, spectacular visions and engrossing experience of architectural splendors awaits you in this cultural tour organized by Indiafootprints Adventure Company.
New Delhi – Capital City
Bustling Capital City is an introduction to India, the hustle bustle is a big surprise for the uninitiated but nevertheless the destination amazes one and all. Wonders are embedded in its crowded folds of medieval landscape. You experience ancient monuments that stand out in stark contrast to amazing modern edifices nearby.
Forts, palaces, mosques, temples, minarets, bazaars are part of Old Delhi dating back to the Mahabharata period, and the Mughal & British transgressions. History is thwarted post independence. Is it? Come experience yourself!
Agra – Home of the Taj
It is an ancient city and erstwhile capital of the Mughals in India. It is home to Taj Mahal and other monuments.
Shah Jehan whence incarcerated by his son could not take his eyes off the monument. His beloved wife lies buried at the mausoleum - the seventh wonder of the World.
An edifice World famous delves in our imagination as most romantic, and an architectural wonder made of marble.
Situated in Agra City at Yamuna, the monument is must visit. The tour will also offer visitation to nearby places of Interest.
Jaipur – Kingdom of the Rajputs
Capital of Rajasthan State of India, it is also known as the pink city. The color embalms the buildings all over in this desert city. Bustling with life and robust character the monuments built by Sawai Man Singh and others are a must visit. Not only the monuments, the fine arts and the architectural styles are typical to Rajasthan.
Orccha – Edifices Galore!
A citadel city founded by Rudra Pratap Singh in the 16th Century AD, Orccha has just entered limelight as one of the most missed out tourist destinations in India.
From its establishment to Mughal conquest the fortified city on Betwa is full of architectural wonders and the turbulent past.
Khajuraho – Beyond Imagination
Rediscovered in 19th century most of the temples have been lost to ruin. About twenty five temples survive in a state of preservation. The erotic carvings are the striking feature chiseled to perfection on outer walls of some Hindu Temples. The temple town is situated in the remote access of Central India.
Varanasi – Stepped Embankments & Ancient Temples
Said to be the oldest city in the World, Varanasi is a spiritual town, and the holiest Hindu settlement on the Ganges River. Wonders of wonders delve in history of this ancient destination; a visit to Ganges and the banks reveals the quests of Hindu Civilization in Indian subcontinent.
Varanasi is an eye opener to understand spirituality and faith in India.
Classical India Old Cities Tour
Tour Highlights:
Details India Old City Tours
Itinerary Photo Tour
First Day - Arrival New Delhi
Our representative will greet you as you reach the airport lounge. The next move is to the luxury hotel for the check in. If time permits we visit nearby places and then spend the night at the hotel.
2 Day - Old & New Delhi
We take a cab and drive around and visit the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. These are ancient edifices built during the Mughal conquests in India. This will be an introduction to Mughal architecture and influence of age old Indian architecture on it.
In between we will have lunch at Lodhi Gardens - another surprise for you is the Indian cuisine I am sure you will like it.
We will make a visit to Swami Narayan Temple a modern Hindu worship hall and then spend time at India Gate War Memorial built during the British Raj in India. The drive through will offer a glimpse of Lutyen's Delhi and the edifice he created.
Sightseeing is exhaustive hence we return back to our hotel for some evening entertainment and fine dinner before sleep.
3 Day - Pink City Jaipur
Next we drive post breakfast to Jaipur the Pink City. The sights and sound change as we drive on - this is India constantly changing. A visit to Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal and Jaipur Palace are scheduled during our stay here.
On reaching Jaipur we will rest for the day. In the luxury hotel premises you can regale yourself with the sights and sounds of the Rajput Kingdom before we call it day.
4 Day - Sightseeing Jaipur
The majestic Amber Fort is an initiation into Indian architecture professed by the Rajput Royalty the visit is also an initiation into glorious and turbulent history of Rajasthan.
After visit to the edifice we will visit Hawa Mahal and Jaipur Palace and experience the opulence of the brave warrior kings of the Capital City. It is a treat to witness these monuments with exquisite fine carvings, murals and paintings. The architecture can best be described as stunning and grand.
The explorations continue till we exhaust ourselves. Then for the night's rest at the high end hotel.
5 Day - Agra
Early morning post breakfast we drive to Agra in Uttar Pradesh in North India. The first stop is at Fatehpur Sikri, the sand stone structures built by Akbar the Mughal King. The architecture is stunning and so is the grandeur of this fortified city. We explore its residential components and relish the creativity.
We then proceed to visit the famous Taj Mahal on Yamuna River. The grand entrance and the main edifice sends you in a trance. The mausoleum made of marble is embellished with semi precious stones and fine carvings inside and outside.
The romantic monument captivates you as you explore its components. The architecture is an amalgamation of Persian and Indian influences. Night at Agra after visit to the fabulous Taj! Sweet Dreams.
6 Day - Orchha
Catch Satabdi Train for Jhansi than we drive to Khajuraho Via Orchha. At Orchha in Madhya Praseh we will have a look at the citadel town its forts, palaces and temples. Then after lunch we will proceed to Khajuraho to rest and spend the night in the temple town at a high end hotel in absolute luxury.
7 Day - Khajuraho
Early morning we will begin our journey to explore ancient marvels built in the 10th Century AD. The erotic carvings postulate the Kama Sutra Treatise on the stone edifices here. The architecture of the temples is stunning and surprising at the absolute audacity of carving such intimate human natural instinct. This is pure science and was meant for education of young princess about reality of life on Earth.
A visit to temple complexes will ensure that we have grasped much about unfathomable India.
In the evening we will be on board a train for Varanasi Hindu Holy Town in Uttar Pradesh.
8 Day - Varanasi
We reach early morning and after freshening up we will visit the Ghats or the stepped embankments. The ghats are a conglomeration of people of various hues and color. Hindus saints, believers and tourists from all over the World arrive here to conduct rites and rituals pertaining to their belief. At the cremation ghat last rites are performed. For most travelers the spectacle is confusing but spiritually appeasing.
The essence of Hinduism flows through the placid waters of Ganges here at Varanasi. A bath at the holy river washes away all your sins. Hence Varanasi is considered as the holiest place to achieve salvation. We will take a boat ride on the Ganges and then visit the temples on the embankment to complete our spiritual journey in India.
9 Day - Sarnath
Hope you will join Indiafootprints Adventure for the next package tour!Good Bye!
10 Day
Flight back Home after a memorable sightseeing in India. Adios!.