01
Day: Arrival Delhi:
On arrival at Delhi at international Airport you will
be welcomed by our representative then transfer to the
hotel where we hold the room on ready occupancy basis.
Overnight stay in Delhi.
02 Day: Delhi:
After breakfast take sightseeing tour of historic city
visiting Old Delhi visiting the majestic Red Fort, a
marvel in red sandstone, Jama Masjid, the largest mosque
in India, both built by emperor Shah Jahan of Taj Mahal
fame, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw
ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk,
the city tour continues covering New Delhi, visiting
Rashtrapati Bhawan, one-time imperial residence of the
British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised
in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the
Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas,
one of India’s leading industrial families; Humayun’s
Tomb, lotus shaped Bhai’s Temple , Qutub Minar
, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty;
in the evening you can visit see speculative Light and
Sound Show at Red Fort. Return to the hotel for overnight
at the hotel.
03 Day: Delhi - Jaipur
(260 Kms - 5 ½ hours):
Morning after breakfast check out the hotel and drive
to Jaipur en route visit to magnificent Nimrana Fort
at almost mid way of Delhi and Jaipur route you can
have lunch there. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
After a relaxation in the evening visit to Birla Temple,
speculator white marble temple, glitters in the in the
night, at the time of dinner visit to Chokhi Dhani -
an ethnic 5 star resort serving Rajasthani & Continental
cuisine with live music, astrology, games, folk dances
and music, puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic
village. Return to the hotel for overnight.
04 Day: Jaipur:
Early morning after breakfast explore the Pink City
with an excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside
the city, enjoy the experience of ride on elephant back
to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is
situated. Also visit to City Palace in the heart of
Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal
architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum. Jantar
Mantar is the largest of the five observatories built
by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of
Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch
the royal processions without being seen, all monuments
are located in the vicinity of City Palace Complex of
Jaipur. In the evening you can take a Rickshaw Ride
in Colorful market of Jaipur. Late return to the hotel
for overnight stay.
05 Day: Jaipur- Agra (240
Kms 5 hours):
Today morning after breakfast check out the hotel and
drive to Agra, en route visit Old deserted town of Mughal
Dynasty - Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone in honour
of Saint Salim Chisti who foretold the birth of 3 sons
to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust stability
combined with originality. Each important edifice here
represents a type by itself. Notable among them is the
Diwane Khas; Punch Mahal, the Tomb of Salim Chisti,
and the Buland Darwaza. After visit continue to drive
to Agra. On arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight
stay. Overnight at Agra.
Note: Taj Mahal closed on every Friday.
06 Day: Agra - Varanasi
(By Train):
Early morning visit to witness incomparable Taj Mahal
with its’ speculative view at the time of sun
rise. Taj Mahal at the time of sunrise, the architectural
modern day wonder of the world; this monument is a fine
example of the fusion of many architectural styles is
one of the wonders of the modern world. Taj, endowed
it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world.
The tour continues with a visit to the Agra Fort from
where one can get the most moving view of the Taj from
the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort which lies
across the river Jamuna, after visit transfer to the
Agra Fort railway station to board the evening train
for Varanasi, arrival next day morning at Varanasi.
Overnight at the board.
07 Day: Varanasi:
Early morning boat ride on the Ganges at dawn when it
is full of pilgrims is an amazing place to witness the
living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most
important religions. While on the boat you will also
see the cremation ceremonies of dead bodies as per Hindi
Rituals. After lunch visit to Banaras Hindu University
- probably the largest residential university in Asia,
in the university visit at Bharat Kala Museum. Later
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.
In the evening you can take a walk through the narrow
lane to explore and colourful market of the ancient
city. Rest of the evening free for leisure. Overnight
at the hotel.
08 Day: Varanasi - Bodhgaya
(190 kms 4 hours):
Early morning boat ride on the Ganges at dawn when it
is full of pilgrims is an amazing place to witness the
living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most
important religions. While on the boat you will also
see the cremation ceremonies of dead bodies as per Hindi
Rituals. After breakfast check out the hotel and drive
to Bodhgaya en route visit to Sarnath- the buried Buddhist
city where Lord Buddha gave his First Sermon. Visit
Buddhist temple, Stupas, Museum and ruins. After visit
continue to drive to Bodhgaya, on arrival transfer to
the hotel for overnight stay.
09 Day: Bodhgaya:
Today morning visit Mahabodhi Temple. Bodhgaya - the
place where Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment under
the sacred Bodhi Tree followed by visit to Chinese Temple.
In the afternoon visit Niranjana Temple and River. Later
take an excursion tour to Nalanda and Rajgir. Nalanda
-a great center of Buddhist learning and one of the
most famed university citadels of ancient times. Rajgir,
it was once the ancient capital of the powerful Kingdom
of Maghada. From the out-skirts of Rajgir, a historic
road leads to Gridhakuta. Later drive back to Bodhgaya
for overnight stay at the hotel.
10 Day: Bodhgaya - Bhubaneshwar
(By Train):
After breakfast, morning is free for relaxation and
leisure activities. Later transfer to the Railway station
to board the afternoon train for Bhubaneshwar. Overnight
at the board.
11 Day: Bhubaneshwar:
Assistance on arrival today morning at Bhubaneshwar
Railway station, and transfer to the hotel Later after
some relaxation take a sightseeing tour of Bhubaneshwar
city visiting Lingaraj temple, the Parsurameswar temple,
the Mukteswar temple and the Rajarani temples all bearing
testimony to the magnificence of Orissan architecture
expressed through the sculptures and exteriors of the
temples famous for its hot sulphur springs and the Hatakeswar
Temple and visit to state museum house to see some of
finest collections of paintings and palm leaf etchings.
You will then enjoy some free time in the bustling colourful
markets shopping for some exquisite Orissan handicrafts.
Overnight at the hotel.
12 Day: Bhubhaneshwar-
Konark - Puri (65 kms - 2 hours):
Today morning drive to Puri; enjoy a picturesque drive
through the lush green countryside to the seaside resort
of Puri. En route witness the spectacular Sun Temple
in Konark renowned for its architectural magnificence.
After visit, proceed to Puri, on arrival transfer to
the hotel, rest of evening free for leisure and explore
the local market and beaches of Puri. Overnight at the
hotel.
13 Day: Puri:
Today morning after breakfast take a city tour of Puri
visiting to the famous Jagannath Temple, the pulsating
pilgrimage center of the city, Adi Sankracharya Mutt,
Enjoy a stroll through the temple bustling bazaar and
visit the main temple complex The rest of the afternoon
is free for shopping or for relaxing on beach. Overnight
at the hotel.
14 Day: Puri - Bhubhaneshwar-
(By Road) Bhubhaneshwar- Chennai (By Air):
Today morning after breakfast the day is free for relax,
later drive to Bhubhaneshwar airport to board the afternoon
flight for Chennai. Assistance on arrival and transfer
to the hotel. In the evening you may opt to visit to
the local market or visit to the Mariana beach, second
longest beach of the world.
15 Day: Chennai -Tirupati
(140 kms 3 hours):
After breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Tirupati,
on arrival, in this temple and pilgrim town, check in
at the hotel. Visit to this temple town, Located at
the foot of the Tirumala Hills on which the ancient
and beautiful temple of Lord Venkateshwara stands. Spread
over seven hills, this township is the most picturesque
pilgrimage center in the south. One must see the belief
of the devotees stand in long queues for a glimpse of
their Lord. Masses of coins, Jewellery & hair are
received as offerings, visiting to witness Darshan of
Lord Balaji. Overnight at Tirupati.
16 Day: Tirupati - Chennai:
(return):
Optionally in the morning you can visit again to the
temple. Later drive to Chennai, on arrival transfer
to the hotel. After relaxation take a sightseeing tour
of Chennai city visiting
Fort St George, which marks the beginning of (Chennai)
Madras as an important center for trade. Within the
fort is St Mary’s Church, the first English church
in India and the oldest British building to survive.
Our tour will also include the Little Mount where St
Thomas is believed to have spent some time and Great
Mount where he was martyred in 52 AD. We will spend
sometime in the Mylapore Temple area visiting the 16th
century Kapleeswarar Temple and the fruit and flower
market. Of the museums perhaps the most unusual is the
Development Center for Musical Instruments, which exhibits
ancient and modern instruments, which you may touch
and play. Some are curiously ornamental and some are
modern experiments. Of special note are those reconstructed
with the help of ancient literary texts and temple sculptures.
In the evening you may opt to visit to the Marina Beach,
the second longest beach in the world. Return to the
hotel for overnight stay.
17 Day: Chennai –
Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram - Chennai (Excursion
72 kms one way - 2 hours):
Morning, drive to Mahabalipuram en route visit Kanchipuram,
one of India's seven sacred Hindu cities. Historic capital
of the Pallavas and thereafter the Cholas, take a sightseeing
of Ekambareshwar Temple, Kailashnath Temple, Kamakshi
Temple, the Vaikunthaperumal Temple, all built in the
7th and 8th centuries. With a weaving tradition dating
back to the Pallava era (when silk was the royal cloth),
Kanchipuram is justly famous for its particularly fine
silk saris, embellished with stunning patterns. After
visit drive to Mahabalipuram, The city, built in the
7th century, this ancient city is said to be a sculptor's
delight, boasting of some of India's most sublime rock-cut
art, for which it is now a World Heritage site, visit
the seven pagoda-style Shore temples, lashed by the
waves of the sea and the seven rathas or temple chariots,
a group of monolithic monuments & animal figures
carved out of solid rock, the earliest known examples
of Dravidian architecture. They were constructed in
a single century-long burst of creative enthusiasm.
Later in the evening drive back to Chennai for overnight
stay.
18 Day: Chennai - Madurai
- (By Air) Rameshwaram (170 kms - 3 - 4 hours):
Today morning check out the hotel and transfer to the
airport to board the early morning flight for Madurai
Assistance on arrival and drive to Rameshwaram on arrival
transfer to the hotel, later visit to Rameshwaram city
(one of the four most sacred Hindu pilgrim centre. temple
in sea, visit Sri Ramanath Swami Temple, Danushkodi,
Ramarpadam, Navabhasanam at Devipattinam. Overnight
at the hotel in Rameshwaram.
19 Day: Rameshwaram - Trichy
(260 kms - 5 hours):
Morning after breakfast, drive towards Trichy, on arrival
transfer to the hotel, Later take a sightseeing tour
of the city Trichy, which was occupied by Chola and
Pallava Dynasties. The Nayakas of Madurai have constructed
the greater portion of the town. Rock fort (is a landmark
of Trichy with a Ganesh Temple on the top of this rock
also contains excavated cave temples dating to the 7th
century A.D. the famous for fine sculptures, a climb
up its stone to the Hall of a hundred pillars, Visit
the island of Srirangam, a massive Vishnu temple with
seven walls. Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Rest &
Relax. Over night at Hotel.
20 Day: Trichy - Madurai
(150 kms 3 hours):
After breakfast drive to Madurai. It is one of South
India’s oldest cities and has been a center of
learning and pilgrimage for centuries. Madurai is an
ancient city and Tamil and Greek documents record its
existence from 04th century B.C. Upon arrival at Madurai,
check into hotel. In the evening you can enjoy walk
through the old market and temples of Madurai. The rest
of the day is at leisure for individual activities.
Overnight stay at Madurai.
21Day: Madurai:
After breakfast, visit to Meenakshi Sundareshwar, one
of the largest temple complex in India built between
the 16th and 18th centuries. Apart from the estimated
33 million sculptures there, the temple is absolutely
absorbing with the endless rounds of ceremonies, prostration
of countless devotees and glittering market stalls,
later visit Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple, Palamuthirsolai
Murugan Temple. Overnight at Madurai.
22 Day: Madurai- Periyar/
Thekkaddy (135 kms 3 ½ - 4 hours):
After breakfast checkout and drive to Thekkaddy, on
arrival transfer to the hotel, later visit at Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary one of India's biggest wildlife sanctuaries
covering 777 sq. Km (300 Sq. miles) is a Tiger Reserve.
Its centrepiece, the man-made Periyar Lake at the height
of 2000 ft. covers 26 sq. km, running through the forests
of the Western Ghats in Kerala, discover the park, animals
found here include elephant, sambar, gaur and wild animals
found here include elephant, sambar, gaur and wild boars
and birds like ibis and grey heron. The visit is done
in a boat to view animals with a bit of extra luck we
may be able to see the rare tiger as well. Later in
the evening take a spice plantation tour to see crops
of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc.
on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the
local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight
at Periyar.
23 Day: Periyar - Kumarakom
(120 kms 3 hours):
Morning After breakfast check out the hotel and drive
to Kumarakom - for the nature-lover. Here in this backwater
town, you can laze in a canoe amidst sylvan surroundings
where the only presence is yours and the egrets. Later
visit at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, located on the banks
of the Vembanad Lake, to see bird viewing where numerous
species of birds, including Darters, Bitterns, Brahminy
kites, Marsh Harries, Teals and several varieties of
Herons roost are found. For an inquisitive bird watcher,
it is always advisable to carry their binoculars at
all times. Return to hotel, Make sure you do not miss
out on Karimeen and fresh toddy the favorite fresh water
food and the local wine. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
24 Day: Kumarakom - Alleppey
(Backwaters tours through sailing boat to Alleppey):
After breakfast checkout and drive for Alleppey, on
arrival embark at the houseboat. The day for the journey
of backwaters in the boat, through the tropical countryside
enchanting backwaters of Alleppey by regattas (snake
boats) for which Kerala is very famous, while sailing
enjoy palm fringed narrow canals winding through the
vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets
lined up along either side of the canals are panoramic
sights one can never forget. The Chinese fishing nets,
the reminiscent of our past trade links, are also found
on the way. Flocks of duck swimming around the banks
and tiny birds flying across the sky remains as enduring
pictures reflecting the charm of this tourist land,
you also enjoy fishing from the houseboats, evening
enjoy sunset from the sun-deck of the houseboats, moving
towards Alleppey, The Houseboats have generated electricity;
sitting cum dinning area, separate bedroom with attached
English toilets, sun deck and fully loaded kitchen with
a Chef, and Srank (Driver). Overnight at the houseboat.
25 Day: Alleppey - Cochin
(65 kms – 1 ½ hours) – Mumbai (By
Air):
After breakfast checkout and drive to Cochin, on arrival
transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight
for Mumbai. On arrival transfer to the hotel. After
lunch you can visit ISCON Temple at Juhu and the giant
shopping mall - Inorbit to enjoy shopping or a movie
in multi complex cinema halls within premises of shopping
arcade. Return to the hotel for an overnight.
26 Day: Mumbai - Home Town
(By Air):
The day is free for leisure and individual activities,
you may opt to go for shopping malls and handicraft
shops of Mumbai, later check out the hotel and transfer
to the international airport to board the scheduled
flight for home town. On departure the tour concludes
with happy memories.
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