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Day 01 Arrive Delhi ->
Welcome upon
arrival at IGI airport New Delhi
.After meet & assist services,
then transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in
Delhi. (D)
Day 02 Delhi ->
Breakfast at
hotel. Morning proceed for the
sightseeing of DELHI - Raj Ghat
- the memorial site where
Mahatma Gandhi was cremated;
Jama Masjid - the largest mosque
in India. Rajpath, past the
imposing India Gate, Parliament
House, the President's Residence
and would end with a drive
through the Diplomatic Enclave.
the Qutab Minar - the tallest
stone tower in India, Lotus
Temple (closed on Monday) - The
Bahai House of Worship also
called as the Lotus Temple
because of its blooming lotus
flowerlike shape was completed
in 1986, Also visit Laxmi
Narayan temple popularly known
as Birla Temple and Swaminarayan
Akshardham (closed on Monday) in
New Delhi epitomises 10,000
years of Indian culture in all
its breathtaking grandeur,
beauty, wisdom and bliss. It
brilliantly showcases the
essence of India’s ancient
architecture, traditions and
timeless spiritual messages. The
Akshardham experience is an
enlightening journey through
India’s glorious art, values and
contributions for the progress,
happiness and harmony of
mankind. Overnight stay at hotel
in Delhi.(B, D)
Day 03 Delhi –Mathura- Vrindavan
– Mathura (147 kms 2 hrs &30 min
drive app) ->
Breakfast at
hotel. Morning drive to Mathura.
On arrival at Mathura check in
to the hotel. Afternoon proceed
to visit visit Vrindavan located
9.6 km from Mathura, first visit
to the most notable Krishna
Balram Mandir popularly known as
ISKCON temple in Vrindavan. This
is an International spiritual
organization having 400 centers
around the world. Vrindavan
center of ISKCON. Next we would
visit Radha Ballabh Temple built
in 1626. From there we would
move to Gopinath Temple made by
Sawai Jai Singh (former King of
Jaipur) is in ruins but the new
temple houses the parallel image
of Gopi - nath ( Krishna as lord
of the gopis) and continue to
visit :Brindavan, Yamuna River,
Krishna Lila and Tulasi. Later
drive back to Mathura. Overnight
stay at hotel in Mathura.(B, D)
Day 04 Mathura – Agara (by
Surface 60 Kms – 1.5 hrs drive
approx)
->
Breakfast at
hotel. Morning proceed to visit
Mathura, a little town on the
River Yamuna was transformed
into a place of faith after Lord
Krishna was born here which
makes Mathura an important place
of Pilgrimage today. Visit the
Birth Place of Lord Krishna and
also visit some other temples of
Mathura. Afternoon check out and
drive to Agra. On arrival at
Agra proceed to visit one of the
world’s most beautiful Monuments
“Taj Mahal” (its closed on every
Friday) built by Mughal Emperor
Shah Jehan for his Empress
Mumtaz Mahal. The construction
believed to have taken 22 years
to complete with over 20,000
craftsmen working round the
clock. Overnight stay at hotel
in Agra
(B, D)
Day 05 Agra - Jaipur (by surface
235 kms, 04 hrs30 min drive
approx) ->
Breakfast at
hotel. Morning check out and
proceed to visit magnificent
Agra Fort, built in the bank of
Yamuna River, is situated in the
center of the town. Various
styles of the architecture are
evident within the Fort and
demonstrate the love of Mughal
Emperors. After then will drive
to Jaipur - Rajasthan's
beautiful Pink City Jaipur, was
the stronghold of a clan of
rulers whose three hill forts
and series of palaces in the
city are important attractions.
Known as the Pink City because
of the colour of the stone used
exclusively in the walled city,
En route visit Fatehpur Sikri-
37 kms from Agra. The deserted
city of sandstone built by the
Emperor. The city is rectangular
in shape with nine huge gates &
inside there are palaces,
meeting halls (public/ private
audiences), huge courtyards.
Further drive to Jaipur On
arrival in Jaipur check in to
the hotel. Overnight stay at
hotel in Jaipur. (B, D)
Day 06 Jaipur ->
Breakfast at the
hotel, Morning will proceed for
city tour visiting Amer Fort -
11 kms from Jaipur is Amer, The
ancient capital of Jaipur
estate. Climb the Hill Top by
sitting on an elephant (If
Elephant ride is not possible
then we will use the other
option - Jeep Ride). Afternoon,
we will proceed to explore
Jaipur start from Hawa Mahal
(Palace of the wind) a beautiful
pink building with many small
windows from where the royal
ladies watched the annual
procession of dynasty. City
Palace the principal residence
of the former ruling family
known for its stunning
architecture. It also houses
Museums, Courtyards, and
Gardens. Jantar Mantar
Observatory. Overnight stay at
hotel in Jaipur.(B, D)
Day 07 Jaipur ->
Breakfast at
hotel, Today Celebrate the
Diwali, Diwali or Deepawali is
the festival of lights. Diwali
is celebrated on Amavasya tithi
of Kartik Month according to
Hindu calendar (October-November
month). Diwali is five days
festival. According to Hindu
Mythology Lord Shri Ram along
with Sita and Laxman returned
back to Ayodhya (his own
capital) from his 14 years long
exile and destroying the demon
king Ravan. To welcome Lord Ram,
Sita and Laxman, people
celebrated this day by
illuminating Ayodhya - the
kingdom of Lord Ram with earthen
lamps (diya) and bursting
crackers. Morning at leisure.
Afternoon visit the Jaipur
Market - Jaipur is decorated
with colorful lights and the
markets are worth a visit. The
festive season remains for few
days and the decorations are
maintained for couple of days
more. Many sweets are prepared
and almost all major buildings
are beautifully adorned with
colorful lights. In the Night
Celebrate the Diwali .Overnight
stay at hotel in Jaipur (B, D)
Day 08 Jaipur – Delhi -
Haridwar - Rishikesh (By surface
265 kms, 06 hrs drive approx)
Train – DDN Jan Shatbdi Dep.
Delhi: 15:25 / Arr. Haridwar
19:30 (30 kms 01 hrs drive
approx)->
Breakfast at
hotel, Morning check out and
drive to Delhi railway station
to connect the train to Haridwar
On arrival at Haridwar drive to
Rishikesh On arrival at
Rishikesh check in to hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in
Rishikesh.
(B, D)
Day 09 Rishikesh ->
Breakfast at the
hotel. Morning proceed for the
sightseeing of Rishikesh - also
known as the 'place of sages',
at the confluence of the
Chandrabhaga and Ganga. It is
believed that God by the name of
'Hrishikesh' had appeared as an
answer to the hard penances by
Rabhiya Rishi and henceforth the
place derived its name. It is
the starting point for the Char
dham pilgrims but also for the
people who are interested in
meditation, yoga and other
aspects of Hinduism. In
Rishikesh visit Laxman Jhula- a
hanging bridge on the river
Ganga is one of the most famous
spot in Rishikesh. According to
Indian mythology, Lakshman, the
younger brother of Lord Rama
crossed the Ganga with the help
of hanging bridge made of Jute.
The bridge offers a scenic view
of the river Ganga as it tumbles
down to Haridwar. Ashrams Also
visit Bharat Mandir - the oldest
temple in Rishikesh, near the
Triveni Ghat. This temple is
dedicated to Bharat, the younger
brother of Lord Ram. Evening
aarti: In the evening attend the
aarti ceremony - simply heart
stirring. Vedic chants, to the
accompaniment of drums and
bells, can be heard all around
and a spiritual aura surrounds
the whole place. Tiny oil lamps
on bedecked leaf boats floating
on the Ganges add much charm to
the whole atmosphere. Overnight
stay at hotel in Rishikesh. (B, D)
Day 10 Rishikesh – Haridwar-
Delhi ->
Breakfast at
hotel. Morning check out and
drive to Haridwar. On arrival at
Haridwar proceed to visit
various temples including
Pareshwar Mahadev Temple, Daksha
Mahadev Temple and Mansa Devi
Temple, Har-ki-Pauri (the
footstep of God)- one of the
most sacred ghats in India.
People say that this ghat was
built by Vikramaditya in memory
of his brother Bhartrihari. This
ghat is also known as Brahmakund.
Early evening departure transfer
to the railway station to
connect flight for train to New
Delhi. On arrival at Delhi
transfer to hotel. Overnight
stay at hotel in Delhi. (B,
D)
Day 11 Delhi –Varanasi ->
Breakfast at the
hotel. Morning check out and
drive to airport to connect
morning flight for Varanasi.
Varanasi-said to be the India’s
most sacred city situated on the
western bank of the holy river
Ganga. It is also the oldest
living city in the world. As a
place for devotion and worship,
with hundreds of temples dotting
the city, sunrise on the river
front as seen from a boat can be
a spiritually uplifting sight.
It has a fascination uniquely
its own, a quality of sublime
beauty, a timeless eternal
appeal. Varanasi is the city
which cannot be described, only
experienced. Arrive Varanasi and
transfer to hotel. On arrival at
Varanasi met with and check in
to hotel. Evening view “Aarti”
ceremony on the Ghats. Overnight
stay at hotel in Varanasi.
(B, D)
Day 12 Varanasi – Mumbai ->
Breakfast at the
hotel. Early Morning boat cruise
at the river Ganges to observe
the way of life of pilgrims by
the Ghats back to hotel for
Breakfast . Later excursion to
Sarnath, 10kms. East of Varanasi
is one of the Buddhism’s major
centers of India. After
attaining enlightenment, the
Buddha came to Sarnath where he
gave his first sermon. Visit the
deer park and the museum (The
Museum at Sarnath is closed on
Fridays) and later back to
Varanasi airport to connect
flight for Mumbai. On arrival at
Mumbai transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in
Mumbai. (B,
D)
Day 13 Mumbai ->
Breakfast at
hotel. Morning check out and
departure transfer to the
airport to connect flight for
Mumbai. On arrival at Mumbai met
with and transfer to hotel.
Later proceed for the
sightseeing of Mumbai - visit
places such as Gateway of India
- Mumbai's most famous landmark,
The Gateway of India, is
situated at Apollo Bunder. It
was designed by George Wikket.
It was built to commemorate the
visit of King George V and Queen
Mary to India in 1911. Through
this magnificent monument,
numerous viceroys and governors
were welcomed to India as they
disembarked from their steamers,
hence the name. The Prince of
Wales Museum - This museum
stands not too far from the
Gateway of India. It has a
priceless collection of art,
sculpture, china and other
antics. Carefully presereved,
this mid-Victorian Gothic style
building built in 1904 with
beautiful gardens surrounding
it, is worth visiting in Mumbai
drive past Victoria Terminus,
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Museum
Overnight stray at hotel in
Mumbai
(B, D)
Day 14 Mumbai / Onwards
Destination ->
Breakfast at the
hotel. Morning at leisure.
Afternoon checkout and proceed
for shopping in Mumbai Dinner at
local restaurant and later
departure transfer to the
airport to connect flight for
your onward destination (B, D)
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