| Day 01 |
Delhi Arrival |
Start from your destination and late night or early morning arrival in Delhi. You shall be welcomed by one of our office representatives. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight In Delhi.
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| Day 02 |
Delhi |
Delhi, the capital of India is one of most spectacular cities of the world. Here history meets modernity. Historically Delhi was founded 7 times at seven different places. Finally the 8th Capital cityNew Delhi, founded by British remains the modern capital of India.
Start your visit with Old Delhi, founded in 17th century by 5th great Moghul Emperor Shahjahan. Visit the famous Jama Masjid (Friday mosque). Later take a brisk walk in the winding lanes of Old Delhi to get the real taste of India.
Visit the Mahatama Gandhi Memorial, where Mahatama Gandhi was cremated. Nice landscaped gardens , quiet place out of the hustle bustle of the crowded Old Delhi.
After noon visit New Delhi where you drive past through India gate and governmental buildings. Later Qutub Minar, the tallest 12th century minaret situated in the South of Delhi. There are some interesting ruins of mosques and tombs around the Minaret. Before sunset visit a Sikh Temple known a Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. A place where you see the fervor of Sikh community.
Overnight Delhi.
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| Day 03 |
Delhi-Haridwar ( train) |
Early morning transfer to the New Delhi Railway station to catch the train to Haridwar. Upon arrival at Haridwar, check-in at hotel. Haridwar is one of the holiest pilgrimage place for Hindus also known as the doorsteps to the God. Every 12 years, there is a big congregation of Hindus on the banks of river Ganges. In 2010, on the occasion of the Kumbha Mela (the fair)which lasted almost for 2 month, attracted more than 50 million pilgrims & tourists to take a holy dip in the Ganges.
Afternoon at leisure, before sunset attend the beautiful ceremony on the banks of Ganga, near Har-ki-Paudi.
Overnight in Haridwar.
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| Day 04 |
Haridwar-Rishikesh |
After breakfast, full day excursion to Rishikesh, a city known for Yoga & Meditation, and came into notice when beatle group visited in late 60's in one of the Ashrams of Rishikesh.
Visit the suspension cable bridges over the Ganga River, known as Ram Jhula & Laxman Jhula. Visit one of the Ashrams where students learn Yoga & and Vedic studies in Sanskrit.
Afternoon return back to Haridwar. Overnight in Haridwar.
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| Day 05 |
Haridwar-Unchagaon |
Drive to Unchagaon, a small village situated on the banks of River Ganges. Here you will be staying in a colonial structure transformed into a heritage hotel, situated in the middle of the village, the village completely far away from the hustle & bustle of the city. You get the absolut ambience of Rural India. Afternoon indulge into different local activities or simply relax or take a stroll in the green fields around.
Overnight in Unchagaon fort.
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| Day 06 |
Unchagaon-Agra |
After breaksfast drive to Agra. Upon arrival, check-in and in the Proceed to Agra. Afternoon visit the Red Fort. Again of the most important capitals of Mughals.
Most of construction is in Red sand stone with a moderate use of Marble. Later visit the beautiful white marble Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. One of the most beautiful monuments of India never fails to amaze a first time visitor. As soon as you travesrse the redsandstone entrance, awesomely you see the striking contrast of white marble with green grass and the blue sky in the backdrop of the Taj. The white marble exterior changes colour according to the position of the sun during the day and is matched by the rich interior detail.(Taj mahal closed on Fridays).
Overnight in agra
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| Day 07 |
Agra-Jhansi (train)-Orchha-170kms->Khajuraho |
Departure to Agra railway station. Morning train to Jhansi. Upon arrival assistance and pick up to Orchha to visit Orchha Palace and thereafter Lunch.
Aftrnoon departure to Khajuraho(4-5hours drive).
Reach Khajuraho and overnight in Khajuraho.
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| Day 08 |
Kajuraho-Varanasi(flight) |
After breakfast visit the eastern and western group of world famous finely sculpted temples of Khajuraho. Later come back to hotel for early lunch and transfer to airport for Varanasi Flight.
Afternoon reach Varanasi and straight visit to the Buddhist archaeological site Sarnath.
Later drive to Varanasi check in and start again to attend the Ganges Ghat Aartis( religious ceremony)
Which takes place every evening after sunset. Possibility to take pedal rickshaw ride.
Back to hotel.
Overnight Varanasi.
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| Day 09 |
Varanasi-Delhi(Flight) |
We start very early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise boatride on the Ganges. A spectacular view in the morning where you will see the Hindu pilgrims come on the Ghats to take sacred dip in the holy Ganges. You will see other activities as well during the boatride all along the Ghats.
Finally you get down near the cremation ghat known as Manikarnika Ghat, where in general, you have the occasion to see the Hindu way of cremating dead bodies(N.B. Photography strictly prohibited)
Later, walk through the winding lanes of Varanasi. Also take a panoramic tour to the Banaras Hindu University, one of the ancient universities of India.
Later come back to the hotel for breakfast. Visit any silk weaving centre.
Transfer to airport to take a flight to Delhi.
One arrival at Delhi transfer to a local restaurant dinner and then transfer to International airport for further destination.
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