Golden Triangle Tour with Ghats of Varanasi
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Golden Triangle Tour with Ghats of Varanasi
Delhi - Jaipur - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Varanasi - Delhi (07 Nights - 08 Days) |
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Day 01: Home - Delhi
Assistance on arrival at Delhi International Airport, on arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel, relax and overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Depart from hotel early this morning post breakfast, tour the important sights of Old Delhi; visit the Red Fort, completed by Emperor Shah Jehan in 1648, a symbol of Mughal power and elegance; drive past the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, drive through the streets of Chandni Chowk, the colorful, bustling inner-city marketplace of Old Delhi; and continue past Raj Ghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi |
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After lunch at a city restaurant visit Humayun's Tomb built in the 16th century by the wife of Humayun, the second Mughal emperor – this is architecturally one of the forerunners of the Taj Mahal, continuing the tour – visit the Qutab Minar, built in the 12th century by Qutab-ud-Din Aibek, characterized by a combination of Hindu and Muslim designs, late afternoon drive past the government buildings designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker during the early 20th century – past through the Rashtrapati Bhawan now the official residence of the President of India; Parliament House; drive down on Rajpath (Kings Way), past the Secretariat buildings, on to the imposing India Gate, the 42-meter high stone arch of triumph that bears the names of 85,000 Indian soldiers who died in the campaigns of World War I
Return to the hotel around dusk with time at leisure |
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Day 03: Delhi – Jaipur (260 kms – 5 hrs)
After breakfast check out and drive to Jaipur , on arrival transfer to hotel in Jaipur. Afternoon is free to relax at the hotel after the journey. Later in the evening visit Sisodia Gardens, Temple of Galta which is also known as Valley of Monkeys, and Birla Temple of White Marble and at the time of dinner visit Chokhi Dhani - an ethnic resort serving Rajasthani & Continental cuisine with live music and puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic village. Return to the hotel for overnight. (Meals: Breakfast & Cultural Dinner at Chokhi Dhani)
Day 04: Jaipur
In the morning visit the Amber Fort - built in the time of Mughals. The area used to be always ready for the war. Amber was residence of the Maharajas. By seeing the majestic ramparts of the Fort, which surround the palace, you will be able to imagine the power of the character. Rise towards the ramparts on the Elephant's back. Visit the Palace with its crimped rooms of mirrors and the old harem, true labyrinth. The magnificent public and private rooms show evidence of the splendor of the rulers of 16th & 17th century. Possibility of attending Puja at the Kali temple. Puja is the time of the prayers according to Hindu rites'. One can enter in the temple only naked feet and without leather articles on oneself.
After lunch at city restaurant proceed for the tour of Pink City - visiting the imposing City Palace now a museum - the principal residence of the former ruling family, Jantar Mantar - the ancient Observatory, Hawa Mahal - the exotic Palace of the Winds & the picturesque bazaars of the walled city. Evening free to visit the famous Handi Crafts souvenir & Jewelry market of Jaipur. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 05: Jaipur – Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (230 kms – 5 to 6 hours)
After breakfast at hotel set of to drive for Agra, en route visiting the world famous Keoladeo Ghana Brid Santuary known for housing 385 species of migratory birds - the birds found here migrate from as far as Siberia, New Zealand & Australia, on arrival enjoy bicycle rides to explore the National Park, Guest who can go on cycle can enjoy the rides in Cycle Rickshaw, later stop for lunch at Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel, proceed to Agra en route visiting the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 AD and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Drive to Agra, on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening free to relax or stroll in the inlay handicraft market of Agra, overnight at hotel. |
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Day 06: Agra - Varanasi (By Overnight Train at 2230 hrs)
Early this morning visit the Taj Mahal, the superlative expression of emperor Shah Jehan's undying love for his queen in order to see the monument in the soft light of sunrise. It is also known as the "Crown of Palaces" Thereafter continue to discover the magnificent Red Fort - built by the three generations of Mughal Emperors between 1565 and 1573, whose military power cannot be questioned. It was the residence of the Mughal Emperors. Each one left there its print, Red sandstone of Akbar and Jehangir, White marble of Shah Jahan. This fort rises on the edges of Yamuna River; surrounded by a wall from 20 to 33 meters top and 2500 m perimeter. Later continue to visit Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, considered to be an architectural forerunner of the Taj Mahal, extending your stay here in to view the changing moods of the monument in the fading light of the setting sun
you return to the hotel after dusk, with time at leisure, after dinner at hotel or city restaurant check out from the hotel & transfer to railway station to board the train for Varanasi at 2230 hrs, overnight in the train in First A/C Private Compartments. |
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Day 07: Varanasi
Arrive Varanasi at 0800 hrs, you will be met and assisted by our representative who will transfer you to the hotel. Morning is free to relax at the hotel, afternoon take an excursion tour to Sarnath - 10 kms visit the deer park and Bodhi Tree where Lord Buddha perched his First Sermon. Drive back to Varanasi, evening take a boat ride on the River Ganges and see the various Ghats with people ritually cleansing their sins. While on the boat you will also see the cremation ceremonies of dead bodies as per Hindi Rituals. Later drive back to hotel for overnight. |
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Day 08: Varanasi - Delhi (By air) - Back Home
Early morning at the time of sunrise take a boat ride on the River Ganges again to see the morning rituals, devotees taking dip in the holy water of Ganges & offering prayer to Sun God. After breakfast proceed on a tour of the temples of Varanasi visiting the Golden Temple dedicated to lord Shiva, the Durga temple dedicated to goddess Durga. Interestingly the Durga Temple is also known as the Monkey Temple due to the large number of monkeys found in the Temple premises. Afternoon checkout & transfer to airport to board the flight for Delhi, assistance on arrival at Delhi airport, time free in Delhi for individual activities till departure transfer to International airport and board flight for onward journey |
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