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Taj Mahal With Temples Tour
Taj Mahal With Temples Tour
Places
to See : Delhi - Agra - Gwalior - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
Duration : 7
Nights / 8 Days
Day 01 : Abroad - Delhi Arrive at Delhi International airport.
On arrival in Delhi, the guest will be met by our representative and
transferred to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 :
Delhi This morning you will be taken to visit
Old Delhi -
Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow
streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the
Red Fort, built in 1648
and board the 'rickshaw ride' for a unique experience from the Red Fort,
through
"Chandni Chowk" or Silver Street, experiencing the
sights and sounds of this very busy avenue heading west from the Fort. Later
visit the
Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in
1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the
Raj Ghat,
the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
This afternoon you will
be taken to visit
New Delhi - drive past the stately government
buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the
India
Gate & the
Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful
Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world
famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of
Qutab Minar.
Overnight at hotel
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
Morning drive to Agra (203 km)
Upon arrival in Agra - check into the
hotel
Afternoon visit red fort and famous
Taj Mahal.
Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost
in the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar as his citadel over the
years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and
walls of red sandstone and a moat.
Taj Mahal -This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by
Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the
Taj". It has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built
for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of
marriage, during the birth of her 14th child.The central structure has four
small domes surrounding the huge, central dome. Above the tombs of Mumtaz
Mahal and Shah Jahan are false tombs, a common practice in Indian
mausoleums. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday).
Stay at pristine
Taj Mahal for sunset, to see this true Wonder of the world in gentle late
afternoon light.
Overnight at hotel
Day 04: Agra -
Gwalior - Orchha Transfer to the Railway Station for train to
Gwalior for a full day sightseeing tour.
Upon arrival at Gwalior Railway Station, the guests will directly proceed
for sightseeing.
Tour includes the enormous 19th century Jai
Vilas Palace. This Palace is famous for its ornate chandeliers &
crystal. A few of the rooms have in converted into a museum filled with the
Scindia dynasty memorabilia.
After the visit proceed to the Usha
Kiran Palace hotel for a lunch. This Palace was originally the Maharaja's
guesthouse.
After lunch proceed to the huge
Gwalior
Fort - where a sun temple is believed to have been constructed
within the area of the fort. Also visit
Man Mandir which
is a six-towered palace & which forms the eastern wall of the fort. The
fort has monuments dating back to 8th century AD onwards & is one of the
largest forts in India.
Gujri Mahal, a
turreted palace of stone now houses the archaeological museum. Gwalior also
offers the Tomb of Muhammad Ghaus, a saint worshipped by the Mughals &
the Tomb of the famous musician Tansen.
Thereafter continue drive to
Orchha
Orchha overlooked by the modern era,
this beautiful medieval town, was once the capital of Bundela kings. Built
along the banks of the river Betwa, flowing through a rugged century side,
it still retains the captivating air of the bygone era.
Upon arrival in
Orchha - check-in at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Orchha - Khajuraho 
Morning tour of Orchha - walk by the century old temples and forts, each
with its own poignant history, and rest amidst the beauty of the ruins.
Amongst the various imposing edifices, of particular interest are the
Jehangiri Mahal, built by Raja Bir Singh Deo to
commemorate the visit of Moghul Emperor Jehangir, The
Raj Mahal
and the
Laxmi Narayan temple, both noted for their fine
frescoes and mural paintings.
Lunch at the hotel Afternoon drive to
Khajuraho (170 kms)
Khajuraho - ancient centre
of the Chandela Dynasty. Khajuraho flourished from 950 to 1050 AD and is
spectacular feat of architecture carved with the roughest of tools. Each
temple has a large number of spires in ascending order representing man's
aspirations towards spiritual goals. They are famous tourist draw because
they have the most sublime, sensuous and erotic sculptures and are
romantically situated miles from anywhere in the dry and hot plains of
Madhya Pradesh.
Upon arrival in Khajuraho - check-in at the
hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 06: Khajuraho -
Varanasi Morning visit the temples.
Visit the
Eastern
group of temples which consists of 3 Hindu and 3 Jain temples,
their proximity attests to the religious tolerance of the times in general
and of the Chandela rulers in particular.
Also visit the most
important and fascinating
western group of temples. The
temples of Khajuraho have been declared a 'world heritage' site by UNESCO in
order to preserve the rich legacy of architecture, bequeathed to future
generations by the Kings of the Chandela dynasty. These temples are famous
for their intricate sculptures and erotic carvings that are one of the
outstanding achievements of Indian art.
Late afternoon transfer to
airport for Khajuraho/Varanasi flight (1320/1400 hrs.).
Upon
arrival proceed for city tour of Varanasi. Walk through the myriad of narrow
lanes in the old city, past the many ancient temples, shrines and little
shops crammed with customers looking for the famous silver & gold
brocades for weddings or even for cremation cloth. The most famous temple is
the
Kashi Vishvanath or Golden temple which, though
off-limits to non-Hindus, can be seen from the top floor of the old house
opposite it.
After sightseeing check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Varanasi Early morning drive to Daswamedh
Ghat and take
a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to
see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the
world's oldest and most important religions.
Return to hotel for
breakfast.
After breakfast, visit
Sarnath - 5 miles
out of Varanasi - one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where
Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 B.C. Here you will witness the ruins
of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and then visit a fine Museum which
houses an excellent collection of Buddhist art and sculptures found at the
site.
Transfer to the airport for Varanasi/Delhi flight
(1430/1540 hrs.).
Upon arrival at Delhi airport, the guests will be
transferred to hotel where rooms will be available for wash or change.
Dinner at the hotel. Later transfer to airport for flight back home.
Day 08 : Delhi - Abroad Depart Delhi
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