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-: Artistic & Wild India Tour :-
Duration of Trip -::-18 Nights / 19 Days
Key Places covered -::- Delhi , Varanasi , Khajuraho ,
Agra , Ranthambhore , Jaipur , Udaipur , Aurangabad , Mumbai
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 01 : Delhi
Arrival at Delhi
You will be met on arrival at the International airport. Transfer
to your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis
with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. Delhi is a perfect
introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land and a window to
the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02 :Delhi
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel.
Start an afternoon tour of NEW DELHI.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit
to the Humayun’s Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial
avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and the
President’s Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic
Enclave.
Meet with Durjay for the tour details and in the evening enjoy dinner at
SPICE ROUTE.
Overnight will be in Delhi.
Day 03 : Delhi
After breakfast proceed for a half day tour of Old Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would
entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi
was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort
- once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
Enjoy the rickshaw ride at Old Delhi.
Enjoy shopping in Delhi and explore the markets close to the hotel. Dinner
will be booked at BUKHARA in SHERATON.
Overnight will be in Delhi.
Day 04 : Delhi - Varanasi
By flight
Flight Number
: IT 204 (Kingfisher Airlines)
Aircraft
: Boeing 737
Departure
: 1355 Hrs
Arrival
: 1510 Hrs
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Proceed to the airport for flight to Varanasi.
Varanasi is the World's most ancient living city. Crowded
with temples, and its labyrinth of streets, the city attracts the maximum
number of tourists. The religious capital of Hinduism, Varanasi is the carpet-manufacturing
place of India. It was previously known as Kashi - the city that illuminates.
The present name is derived from the fact that the city is at the confluence
of the rivers Varuna and ASI. It is also called CITY OF TEMPLES.-
Visit Sarnath ‑ 5 miles out of Varanasi for a day
excursion: One of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha
preached his first Sermon in 590 BC. Here he revealed the eight fold path
that leads to the attainment of inner peace, Enlightenment and Ultimate
Nirvana. 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.
In the evening you can visit the GHATS for the evening ceremony and the
cremations. Overnight stay will be at Varanasi.
Day 05 : Varanasi
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. (To
start at 0500 hrs. for the best lifetime experience) For you to appreciate
this remarkable city, we’ll transfer you to the banks of the River
Ganges before the sun rises. Board a boat with your guide and proceed to
the middle of the river, where at sunrise the sight unfolds before you.
Thousands of faithful come daily to the banks to bathe and pray while in
the background, temples and palaces rise in tiers from the water’s
edge. Then return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks
of "Ganga". As shops are opening, the place now becomes a beehive of activity
as the faithful are coming and going. Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple
while returning to the hotel.
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Proceed for day guided tour of Varanasi.
Visit Bharat Mata Temple, which features a big relief map of Mother India
engraved in marble. Also visit the 18th century Durga Temple, commonly known
as the Monkey Temple due to the huge population of the monkeys. Proceed
to the Tulsi manas Temple, crafted from white marble which features the
entire Ramayana inscribed on its walls. Also visit the BHU considered as
the biggest residential university in Asia. The University Campus houses
an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day 06 : Varanasi - Khajuraho
By flight
Flight
: 9W 723 (Jet Airways)
Aircraft
: Boeing 737
Departure
: 1220 hr
Arrival
: 1300 hr
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Take an afternoon flight to Khajuraho.
Situated in the northernmost part of Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is famous
for its enchanting temples and its legendary Khajuraho dance festival. The
name Khajuraho is derived from the Khajur tree (the date palm tree) which
is grown abundantly in the region. The Khajuraho Temples are dedicated to
a celebration of womanhood, her myriad moods and facets. Famous for its
erotic- architecture, the carvings
include, women writing a letter, applying eye makeup, combing her tresses,
dancing & playing with her child. Her innocent, blushed, charming, seductive,
ardent beauty, all depicted in exquisitely sculptured details. These temples
have been designed and carved to lead the eyes from ground level upward
till you seem to be looking at heaven.
Reach and after lunch visit the EASTERN SET OF TEMPLES in the afternoon.
In the evening enjoy the SOUND & LIGHT SHOW at the temple complex.
Overnight will be at Khajuraho.
Day 07 : Khajuraho - Jhansi
By Road 175 km in 4 hr
Jhansi - Agra
By deluxe train at 1800 hr reaching at 2000 hr
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the Western set of temples.
Start for Orchha by surface.
It is a medieval city founded by the BUNDELA rulers with palaces and temples
of the 16th & 17th century - which has remarkably withstood the
onslaught of time. The town is known for its CHATTRIS which were built in
the memory of the kings and the place is flanked by the river BETWA.
Enjoy your lunch at Orchha.
Proceed for sightseeing of ORCHHA sites within the Fort Complex.
Take the deluxe train for Agra and reach by evening.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar
and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting
second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat
{seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of
contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys
and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city
of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still
reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow
bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma
of Mughlai cuisine.
Overnight will be at Agra.-
Day 08 : Agra
Have a leisurely breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed for day sightseeing of Agra.
TAJ MAHAL - Little needs to be said about this architectural
wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit
to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his
beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed
and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from
its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted
particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some
of the best inlay work ever seen.
AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal
emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone.
Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist
attraction. It lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart
of the town. Akbar built it 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.
After Agra Fort we will visit BABY TAJ - The interiors
of which are considered better than the Taj.
Enjoy TAJ MAHAL from your room at sunset.
Visit SIKANDRA - A 10 MINUTES DRIVE FROM THE CITY.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 09 : Agra - Ranthambhore
By Road 250 km in 6 hr
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri is 37 km west of Agra. Jajal-ud-din-Muhammad Akbar, Humanyun's
son, accessed the throne at the tender age of 14. While hunting around Sikri
his curiosity was aroused by the songs of some minstrels about the celebrated
Khwaja -Mu'inu'd-din Chisti, the founder of the Chisti order of SUFIS. Akbar,
who was without a male heir heard about Saint Salim Chisti and visited him
in the year 1568. The saint blessed him with 3 sons and in gratitude Akbar
ordered the great mosque of Fatehpur Sikri built under his supervision.
As a mark of respect to the saint, Akbar shifted his capital to Fatehpur
Sikri and built various secular buildings like the Diwan -I-Am, Diwan-I-Khas,
Jodhabai palace, Birbal's house, Marian's house and the Panchmahal.-
Enjoy sightseeing and drive to Ranthambhore.
Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, at the junction of the Aravalis and the Vindhyas,
is a unique example of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously
in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely 14 kilometers
from Sawai Madhopur. Get in tune with nature for a luxury holiday in the
heart of the jungle. Most of the resorts are close to the National Park
Gate, Tiger Den being the closest.
It spreads over a highly undulating topography varying from gentle to steep
slopes; from flat topped hills of the Vindhyas to the conical hillocks and
sharp ridges of the Aravalis, from wide and flat valleys to narrow rocky
gorges. An important geological feature the ‘Great Boundary Fault’
where the Vindhya plateaus meet the Aravali Hill range meanders through
the Reserve. The National Park is bound by the rivers Chambal in the south
and Banas in the north.
Tiger, at the apex of the food chain, lord over the kingdom in a subtle
way. Solitary by nature, it operates in stealth. Therefore tiger sightings,
frequent as they are, are always a matter of chance. However, even evidences
of tiger's activities are very exciting.
Enjoy the dinner at the resort with a lecture on the tiger conservation
in Ranthambhore and you could also spend time in the resort library.
Overnight will be at Ranthambhore.
Day 10 : Ranthambhore
Wake up early morning and leave for your safari into the National Park.
Track the tigers and other wildlife through the morning. Return to the resort
/ lodge by 1000 in the morning and have breakfast.
Freshen up and either spend time at the pool or visit the town. You could
also go for a nice visit to the temple on top of the fort.
In the afternoon have lunch and then leave again for you afternoon safari.
The safari will be till evening 1700 - 1800 hr and then return to
the resort / lodge.
Dinner will be at the resort and retire early for the night. Overnight will
be at Ranthambhore.
Day 11 : Ranthambhore - Jaipur
By Road 175 km in 4 hr
Enjoy the early morning safari at Ranthambhore.
Drive to Jaipur after a relaxing breakfast at the lodge.
Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan a romantic realm of resplendent
palaces, mighty fortresses and regal Maharajahs that lies in the western
deserts and is an utterly unique part of India. Proudly belonging to the
KSHATRIYA warrior caste and fiercely independent, the Rajput princes made
fearsome foes. However, many of them realized that to maintain their wealth
and authority locally, it was expedient to proclaim allegiance to the central
power. Thus, many enjoyed a privileged position under the Mughal emperors
and also the British Raj that followed.
The bustling Rajasthan capital of Jaipur takes its name from its venerated
founder Jai Singh II, who was given the title Sawai Maharaja by the Mughal.
Literally translated this would mean ’one and a quarter’, suggesting
that the Mughal thought this emperor to be more valuable than just ‘one’.
Jaipur is known as the ’Pink City’ on account of the distinctive
colour of its buildings. This did not, however, form part of the original
plan, but dates back to 1856, when the city was given a wash of pink in
honor of a State Visit from Prince Albert.
This evening, visit the Birla Temple to learn more about the fascinating
religious life of Jaipur. The marble structure, built as recently as 1985,
houses ornate statues including one of Lakshmi (goddess of Wealth and Beauty)
and Narayan dressed in gaudy robes, representing a Hindu vision of heavenly
luxury. Carvings in the temple and on pillars supporting the covered walkways
include images of the Hindu pantheon, as well as Jesus, the Blessed Virgin
Mary and St Francis of Assisi. Your visit will coincide with the AARTI Ceremony,
which involves oil lamps being lit and waved, in order to awake and invoke
the deity. Enjoy the experience and spend night at Jaipur.
Overnight will be in Jaipur.
Day 12 : Jaipur
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort after breakfast.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani
fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592,
and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior
belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles
finds its ultimate expression.
Continue sightseeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional
Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the
area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind
Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
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JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved
of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the
country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments
is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds"
is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of
sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies.
The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the
Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
This afternoon is free for you to relax, shop or explore independently.
Shopping is superb in Jaipur, particularly for gold and silver jewellery,
pottery, tie-dye materials, silk, saris, wooden handicrafts and carpets.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 13 : Jaipur - Udaipur
By Flight
Number
: 9W 709 (Jet Airways)
Aircraft
: Boeing 737
Departure
: 0700 hr
Arrival
: 0740 hr
Drive to the airport for flight to Udaipur.
Reach Udaipur and check in to hotel.
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely
land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS.
A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating
blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination
of poets, painters and writers.
Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow
lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing
valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the LAKE PICHOLA
is an enticing sight.
Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for
1200 Years.-
In the afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first
at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory
doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock
Courtyard.
Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens,
the Jagdish Temple and the local folk Museum.
Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola.
From the boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically
above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. Also visit the
Jag Mandir Palace - the other island palace in the middle of the lake and
spend some time. (Currently water level is very low and is subject to increase
water level)
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 14 : Udaipur
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Drive to the Ranakpur Temples for an excursion. This is a beautiful collection
of Jain Architecture.
The RANAKPUR TEMPLES, dating back to the 15th century have
200 pillars, none of which are alike, support its 29 halls. The Temple abounds
with intricate friezes and sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain
temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures.
Enjoy lunch and drive back to Udaipur.
In the evening relax at the hotel or take a walk of the old city around
the lake.
Overnight stay will be at Udaipur.
Day 15 : Udaipur - Mumbai
By Flight
Number
: IC 471 (Indian Airlines)
Aircraft
: Boeing 737
Departure
: 1535 hr
Arrival
: 1635 hr
Mumbai - Aurangabad:
By Flight
Number
: 9W 3109 (Jet Airways)
Aircraft
: ATR Jet
Departure
: 1825 hr
Arrival
: 1925 hr
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Proceed to the airport for flight to Mumbai. Reach and check into the hotel
close to the airport.
In the afternoon visit the Juhu area of Mumbai close to the airport as this
is best for shopping. You could alternatively relax at the hotel.
Reach and check into the hotel.
The city of Aurangabad was founded in 1610, on the site of a village, Khirki
by Malik Ambar - the Prime Minister of Murtaza- Nizam Shah II. When Fateh
Khan, Malik Ambar's son turned successor in 1626, he gave the city the name
'Fatehpur'. Later in 1653, when Prince Aurangzeb became Viceroy of the Deccan,
he made the city his capital and called it Aurangabad. Aurangzeb added the
walls that enclose the central part of the city in 1686 in order to withstand
attacks from the Marathas. There are four principle gateways to the city
- the Delhi Darwaza, the Jalna Darwaza, the Paithan Darwaza and the Mecca
Darwaza. Nine secondary gateways also formed a part of the defensive system
of this city.
Aurangabad district has always been a prominent region on the Deccan plateau.
Having been inhabited since the Stone Age, it has a long artistic and cultural
history - to which several dynasties have made major contributions over
the years. Maurya rule marked the arrival of Buddhism in Maharashtra.
Aurangabad today is a bustling city of Maharashtra with diverse big and
small industries, fine silken textiles, and exquisite hand woven brocades
of silver and gold fabrics, Himroo of world frame. To scholars and lovers
of art and culture the city is more familiar as the gateway to the ancient
caves of Ajanta and Ellora, both famous as treasure houses of Indian Art
and Sculpture.
Overnight will be at Aurangabad.
Day 16 : Aurangabad
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Proceed for a full day sightseeing with excursion to Ajanta Caves.
Ajanta caves: Nestling in an inner fold of the Sahyardi
hills, 100 km from Aurangabad in the shape of a mammoth horse- shoe, are
the 30 rock-hewn caves of Ajanta. The Caves date from the 2nd century BC.
Discovered in 1819 by a group of British army officers, these startling
achievements took around 600 years to create. Carved with little more than
a hammer and chisel, Ajanta, once the retreat of Buddhist monastic orders
features several 'chaityas' (chapels) and 'viharas' (monasteries). The exquisite
wall and ceiling paintings, panels and sculptures of Buddha's life are famous
throughout the world as the earliest and finest examples of Buddhist pictorial
art.
Return to Aurangabad and visit the Daulatabad Fort.
Once known as 'Devgiri', this magnificent 12th century fortress stands on
a hill just 13 km. from Aurangabad. It was given the name Daulatabad, the
'city of fortune', by Muhammad Tughlaq, Sultan of Delhi. Initially a Yadav
stronghold, it passed through the hands of several dynasties in the Deccan.
One of the world's best preserved fort of medieval times, surviving virtually
unaltered, Daulatabad yet displays the character that made it invincible.
This is a Fortress that was conquered only by treachery. A series of secret,
quizzical, subterranean passages lie coiled like a python amidst the fort.
Here flaring torches were thrust upon an unwary enemy. Or hot oil poured
down his path, as he deliberated in the labyrinth. Also the heat from a
brazier was blown into the passage by a process of suction suffocating the
entire garrison within. The Fort itself lies in the body of an isolated
hill; the steep hill - sides at the base falling so sharply to the moat
that no hostile troops could scale the height. The moat, 40 ft. deep with
mechanical drawbridges teemed with crocodiles. A 5-kilometer sturdy wall,
artificial scarping and a complicated series of defenses made Daulatabad
impregnable. The 30-meter high Chand Minar (Tower) built much later with
3 circular galleries had a defensive and religious role in the fortress.
Overnight will be at Aurangabad.
Day 17 : Aurangabad - Mumbai
By Flight
Number
: IC 888 (Indian Airlines)
Aircraft
: Boeing 737
Departure
: 1720 hr from Aurangabad
Arrival
: 2055 hr at Mumbai
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Proceed for a visit to the Ellora Caves, Daulatabad Fort and Aurangabad
Caves.
Ellora Caves: Impressive in their own right is the rock-hewn temples and monasteries
of Ellora that lie just 30 km away- from Aurangabad city. In all, there
are 34 cave temples, 12 Mahayana Buddhist caves (550-750 AD), 17 Hindu caves
(600-875 AD) and 5 caves of the Jain faith (800-1000 AD) 22 more caves,
dedicated to Lord Shiva, were recently discovered. Kailas Temple (cave16),
the central attraction at Ellora, is the most remarkable. Chiseled by hand
from a single massive rock, it includes a gateway, pavilion, courtyard,
vestibule, sanctum, sanctorum and tower which bear testimony to the excellence
of Dravidian art. It is believed to have taken 7000 laborers, working in
continuous shifts and 150 years to build. Ever since the first European
visitors in 18th Century, Ellora has attracted chroniclers, antiquarians,
scholars and in more recent years, ever- increasing number of tourists.
Aurangabad Caves : The almost forgotten caves of Aurangabad
lie just outside the city. Excavated between the 2nd and 6th century AD,
they reflect TANTRIC influences in their iconography and architectural designs.
In all there are nine caves which are mainly viharas (monasteries). The
most interesting among these are Caves 3 and 7. The former
is supported on 12 highly ornate columns and has sculptures depicting scenes
from the legendary 'Jakata' tales. Cave 7 with its detailed figures of bejeweled
women also has a dominating sculpture of a 'Bodhisattva' praying for deliverance.
Proceed to the airport for flight to Mumbai.
Its young, its lively and a confluence of varied cultural currents and cross
currents have given Mumbai a unique position of the most multi-ethnic city
of India. The capital city of Maharashtra State formerly known as Bombay
lies in the southwestern part of India and occupies a peninsular site originally
composed of seven islets lying off the KONKAN COAST of western India. Oozing
with the cocksure self-confidence of a maverick moneymaker and "Bindass"
(carefree) attitude, Mumbai is also country's financial and commercial hub
and has a principal port on the Arabian Sea.
Yet, there's another face of Mumbai too that is of the most densely populated
cities in the world. Mumbai is located on a site of ancient settlement and
took its name from the local Goddess "Mumba" - a form of Parvati, the consort
of Shiva, one of the principal Gods of Hinduism - whose temple once
stood in what is now the southeastern section of the Mumbai city.
Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight will be at Mumbai.
Day 18 : Mumbai
Proceed for a city tour of Mumbai after a relaxed breakfast.
Mumbai Fort: The area north of Colaba is known as Mumbai
Fort, since the old British fort was once located here. There are a lot
of impressive buildings from Mumbai's golden period here. St. John's church,
dedicated to the soldiers, who laid down their lives in the Sindh campaign
of 1838, and the first Afghan war of 1843, is also worth a visit.
Marine Drive in Mumbai: Marine Drive located in the central
Mumbai, built in the 1920s and 30s on land reclaimed from the sea, is Mumbai's
most famous thoroughfare. It is also referred to as the Queen's Necklace
because of the dramatic line of street lamps lit up at night. Recently it
has come to known as Netaji Subhashchandra Bose Road with Nariman Point
on one end to Babulnath, at the foot of Walkeshwar on the other.
Gateway of India: Mumbai's
principal landmark, the Gateway of India is a huge archway on the water's
edge at Apollo Bunder. It is the starting point for most tourists who want
to explore the city. This famous monument was built to commemorate the visit
of the first ever British Monarch, King George V and Queen Mary in 1911.
Chowpatty Beach: Chowpatty beach situated at the end of Marine Drive has a moderate
expanse of sand and is the only beach in the central part of Mumbai. One
can witnesses many Hindu religious ceremonies taking place at Chowpatty
like the Annual Thread-Tying Ceremony initiating young boys into the Brahmin
caste, 'Nariel Purnima' towards the end of the monsoons and 'Ganesh Chaturthi'
immersions.
Flora Fountain/ Hutama Chowk: This fountain situated in
the heart of the city was erected in 1869 in honour of a British Governor
of Bombay. Sir Brtle Frere. Flora Fountain marks a junction of five streets
and known as the 'Picadilly Circus 'of Mumbai, which is decorated at its
four corners with mythological figures, the Fountain is a structure in dull
stone with a figure the Roman Goddess of flowers, at the top.
Hanging Gardens in Mumbai: Also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, the Hanging
Gardens were built in 1880 and renovated in 1921. These gardens are popularly
known as Hanging Gardens, because of their location on the slope of a hill.
The terrace garden looks south from Malabar Hill towards Colaba, and affords
a panoramic view of the city or a breathtaking sunset. It is built over
three reservoirs, which store 30 million gallons of water pumped here for
cleaning before being supplied to the town.
Victoria Terminus/Western Railway Station: At the site
of the Koli's original temple to Mumba Devi now stands Chatrapati Shivaji
Terminus - one of Mumbai's most prominent buildings and architecturally
one of the finest stations in the world. It is built in a style that combines
Gothic and Indian influences. It was completed in 1885. Designed by F.W.
Stevens the building commenced in 1878. This Italian gothic Building has
a frontage of over 1500 feet. The administrative offices form three sides
of a rectangle enclosing an ornamental garden, the entrance gate guarded
by a massive stone Lion and Tiger. The most prominent feature of this building
is the high 160 feet dome crowning the centre. On top of the giant dome
is a figure of a women with a torch held aloft to symbolise progress.
Mumbai High court: An attractive building in early English
Gothic style, situated next to the Oval Ground is well worth a visit for
its impressive architecture. Statues representing Justice and Mercy surmount
the Central structure.
Rajabai Clock tower: Rajabai Clock tower, situated at the
gardens of the Bombay University building rises above the portion of the
library section. Consisting of five elaborately decorated storeys the tower
is 280ft.in height. The top of the cupola is ornamented with sixteen statues
depicting various Indian castes.
Finish the tour and then in the afternoon and return to the hotel.
In the evening enjoy the beach close to the hotel.
Chowpatty Beach : Chowpatty beach situated at the end of
Marine Drive has a moderate expanse of sand and is the only beach in the
central part of Mumbai. One can witnesses many Hindu religious ceremonies
taking place at Chowpatty like the Annual Thread-Tying Ceremony initiating
young boys into the Brahmin caste, 'Nariel Purnima' towards the end of the
monsoons and 'Ganesh Chaturthi' immersions.
Overnight will be in Mumbai.
Day 19 : Mumbai - Home
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Enjoy shopping during the day and then proceed to the airport in time for
flight home with sweet memories of India.
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
- DOUBLE SHARING ACCOMMODATION AT SUGGESTED HOTELS,
- DAILY BREAKFASTS,
- SIGHTSEEING TOURS AS MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY,
- ALL TOURS AND TRANSFERS IN AC PRIVATE SUV,
- ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE FOR ALL MENTIONED TOURS,
- SARNATH EXCURSION AT VARANASI,
- SUNRISE GANGES CRUISE IN VARANASI,
- EVENING AARTI IN GANGES GHATS AT VARANASI,
- SOUND & LIGHT SHOW AT KHAJURAHO,
- LUNCH AT ORCHHA,
- FIRST CLASS TRAIN FARE FOR MENTIONED SECTOR,
- ALL MONUMENT ENTRANCE FEES,
- THREE TIFER SAFARIS AT RANTHAMBHORE NATIONAL PARK,
- FOREST GUIDE AND FOREST ENTRANCES AT RANTHAMBHORE,
- AJANTA & ELLORA EXCURSIONS IN AURANGABAD,
- RICKSHAW RIDE IN OLD DELHI,
- ASSISTANCE AT THE AIRPORTS ON ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE,
- ALL APPLICABLE TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES,
- ALL ECONOMY CLASS AIRFARE,
- PRIVATE BOAT RIDE AT UDAIPUR AND
- ALL ROAD TAXES, GOVERNMENT TAXES AND DRIVER ALLOWANCES. "
HOTELS:
| Destination |
Luxury Hotels |
Nights |
| Delhi |
THE OBEROI (PREMIUM ROOMS) |
03 |
| Varanasi |
TAJ GANGES |
02 |
| Khajuraho |
TAJ CHANDELA |
01 |
| Agra |
OBEROI AMARVILAS |
02 |
| Ranthambhore |
OBEROI VANYAVILAS |
02 |
| Jaipur |
OBEROI RAJVILAS |
02 |
| Udaipur |
OBEROI UDAIVILAS |
02 |
| Mumbai |
LEELA KEMPINSKI |
DAY USE |
| Aurangabad |
TAJ RESIDENCY (DELUXE) |
02 |
| Mumbai |
TAJ MAHAL (HERITAGE WING) |
02 |
PLEASE ASK US FOR QUOTATION ( PLEASE FILL THE FORM BELOW )
Please note that only lunches and dinners are not included (except where
mentioned in the inclusion list) along with personal expenses and camera,
etc. fees, tips, (if any) at places where applicable. All hotels are subject
to availability and tour price is valid for six adults traveling together.
The vehicle considered is a ten seater mini coach whereby all get window
seats.
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