(Holy Ganges is the heart and the soul of the Hindus. It is an important spiritual and pilgrimage destination and large number of devotees gather at the Ghats of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to take a holy dip and perform various rites and rituals. Khajuraho Temples in MP date back to 11th Ad and are a wonder in stone. The Hindu Temples depict sensuous images on the outer walls.)
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| Day 1 |
Arrive at New Delhi Airport our staff will escort you to your Hotel Park. If time is in hand we will New Delhi's Historical Monuments. This is a good way to get introduced to India. The capital city is gateway to the country. All most all ethnic profiles inhabit the city along with flavors and colors of their land. This is evident on the roads and crowded bazaars and restaurants. |
| Day 2 |
A full day of sight seeing in Capital New Delhi. We will visit the Red Fort and Kutub Minar in Old Delhi. These are the two monuments that will deliver information about part of India History. We will also visit the Swami Narayan Temple an impressive Hindu Temple that is an epitome of modern architectural splendor of the capital city. Ignoring the gastronomical delights is impossible the local restaurants are the best introduction to India Cuisine and its myriad forms. Back to the hotel as restful sleep is due as the day ends with more to come ahead. |
| Day 3 |
Next we are at Jaipur from New Delhi. This is a unique city with buildings painted in pick hence the sobriquet Pink City. The places of interest are the palaces, forts and havelis. We will make a visit to the Hawa Mahal with its imposing facade that has thousand windows set in a honey comb formation. The architecture is typical Rajashthani and was built in 1799 AD by Maharajah Sawai Pratap Singh. Jaipur is the best place to taste the Marwari style of cooking that encapsulates myriads of recipes and mouth watering sweets. |
| Day 4 |
Jaipur the walled city has much to offer to the tourists.
The City Palace and Jantar Mantar are the hall mark of this package tour. Jantar Mantar is a marvel carved out of stone and built to perfection. The observatory is admired for its accuracy in many aspect of astronomy. This is our last day in the Pink City and we make the most of it. If time permits we will visit the grand Haveli's or the houses of Marwari Noblemen. These mansions exhibit grandeur in their own manner unlike the majestic forts and palaces that abound in Jaipur. As we arrive at our hotel for fine dining and sleep the gist of the city has been experienced and desire to more is always persisting. |
| Day 5 |
Early morning we leave for Agra the World famous destination that harbors Taj Mahal. This magnificent epitome of love and mausoleum is a spectacular piece of Mogul architecture. Many a fairy tale romance have been based in this splendor. A visit to India is not complete without visiting Taj Mahal. At noon we board overnight train
for Umaryia for Bandhavgarh National Park. |
| Day 6 |
We arrive at Umaria Station early in the morning.the park. After a drive of half an hour we reach the Bandhavgarh accommodation and check in.In stark contrast to urban India this tiger country is tranquil and serene. Your sojourn here offers another facade of India the wild side. |
| Day 7 |
Bandhavgarh Morning evening safari. Tigers abound in this game reserve where hunting is totally banned. The conservation measures have ensured the big cats breed, flourish and live with dignity. This reserve is the best place to see the Bengal tiger in the wild. Open jeep safaris are the best way to see the big cat in its natural habitat. Short elephant ride is another means of watching tiger from close. Bandhavgarh is home to fantastic bird hence you should be well equipped with binocular and spotting scope. We keep eye open for the birds as well as other animals the inhabit this pristine paradise. |
| Day 8 |
Bandhavgarh Morning evening game drive. Not of wildlife Bandhavgarh is home to many artifacts of ancient India built by the warring kingdoms. a must visit is the Sesh Shaiyya and the Bandhavgarh Fort. During the safaris we will come across many manmade caves, stables, shelters and temples built hundreds of perhaps thousand years ago. |
| Day 9 |
After early breakfast we leave Bandhavgarh by road for Khajuraho City in remote corner of Central India. The city is home to world famous temples which exhibit sensuous carvings. The erotica on the out walls of Hindu Temples attracts thousands of tourist to this temple town. The exquisite carvings on sandstone walls are eye pleasing and amazing at same time. |
| Day 10 |
This day we will visit all the famous temples of Khajuraho in Chhatarpur District. The temples are housed in Eastern, Western and Northern Complexes short distance away from each other. We will step into the most popular edifices to discover these ancient wonders. The temples with bold description of carnal desires where paradoxically built during a very conservative era. Near to Khujuraho is the Panna National Park and Ken Gharial Sanctuary. We will visit the latter to see the rare Gharial and marsh crocodile. |
| Day 11 |
We drive early morning to the airport to catch a a direct flight to Varanasi also known as Benaras. We will first visit Sarnath an important Buddhist pilgrimage destination.
This is where Gautam Buddha first taught Buddhist Dharma and hence it is important pilgrimage center. In the evening we will explore the city and visit the banks of Ganges to witness the spectacle of lighted lamps on the holy river. We stay here overnight at a luxury hotel. |
| Day 12 |
Morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat located near the Vishwanath Temple. This is the main ghat where all Hindu rites and rituals can be witnessed and understood. We will also enjoy a boat ride on Ganges. Visit Cremation Ghats. Varanasi is a window to comprehend the practice of the World's oldest religion.
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| Day 13 |
After a spiritual awakening at the holiest town in India we board a direct train to Delhi . This is an overnight train hence sleep is in the AC cabin which is cozy and comfortable. |
| Day 14 |
Reach Delhi in the morning, check in hotel. Be on your own, wander around or just relax in your hotel. The tour package ends here. It is now time to say good bye. |
| Day 15 |
We have arranged a transfer to international airport for you. We has some good time together along with other guests in the package. We have put in our best efforts to make your holiday in India a big success. Come back to explore more. |
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