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India
- the land to travel to, a haven of tourism delights,
a civilization to tour through. Tourists come to India
for its wealth of sights, cultural exuberance,
diversity of terrain and in search of that special
something, an extra punch that only India promises and
delivers. Teeming with over a billion people who voice
over a million concerns in fifteen hundred different
languages, India is where people live with variety,
thrive on diversity and are too familiar with
largeness to let it boggle them. Mud huts and mansions
face off across city streets. Lurid luxury and limp
living are inhabitants of the same lane.
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India At a Glance |
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Tour Duratation |
15
Nights / 16 Days |
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Places to be covered |
Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthanbore -Bharatpur - Agra -
Khajuraho - Bandavgarh - Kanha - Nagpur - Bombay |
The subcontinent of India lies in south
Asia, between Pakistan, China and Nepal. To the
north it is bordered by the world's highest
mountain chain, where foothill valleys cover the
northernmost of the country's 26 states. Further
south, plateaus, tropical rain forests and sandy
deserts are bordered by palm fringed beaches .
Side by side with the country's staggering
topographical variations is its cultural
diversity, the result of the coexistence of a
number of religions as well as local tradition.
Thus, the towering temples of south India,
easily identifiable by their ornately sculptured
surface, are associated with a great many crafts
and performing arts of the region.
In the desert of Kutch, Gujarat, on the other
hand, a scattering of villages pit themselves
against the awesome forces of nature, resulting
in Spartan lifestyles made vibrant by a
profusion of jewelry and ornamental embroidery
used to adorn apparel and household linen. In
the extreme north is the high altitude desert of
Ladakh. Local culture is visibly shaped by the
faith - Buddhism -as well as by the harsh
terrain. Yet another facet of Indian culture is
observed in the colorful tribal lifestyles of
the north eastern states of Nagaland, Mizoram,
Tripura and Manipur with their folk culture.
In the central Indian states of Orissa and
Madhya Pradesh tribal village life has resulted
in a variety of artistically executed
handicrafts.
India's mountains provide heli skiing, river
running, mountaineering and trekking. Its
beaches provide lazy sun-bathing as well as wind
surfing and snorkeling, and its jungles provide
shooting wildlife -with a camera.
India's history goes back to 3,200 BC when
Hinduism was first founded. Buddhism, Jainism,
Sikhism. Judaism. Zoroashtrianism, Christianity
and Islam all exist within the country today. As
a consequence of India's size, the history of
the country has seldom been the same for two
adjoining territories, and its great natural
wealth has lured a succession of traders and
foreign influences to it, each having left their
imprint in the country, however faint or
localized. Thus, Chinese fishing nets in Kerala
are a throwback to that country's ancient
maritime trade, while in the north, terra-cotta
figurines of the centuries BC bear distinctly
Greek traces.
Modern India is home alike to the tribal with
his anachronistic lifestyle and to the
sophisticated urban jetsetter. It is a land
where temple elephants exist amicably with the
microchip. Its ancient monuments are the
backdrop for the world's largest democracy where
atomic energy is generated and industrial
development has brought the country within the
world's top ten nations. Today, fishermen along
the country's coastline fashion simple fishing
boats in a centuries old tradition while, a few
miles away. motor vehicles glide off conveyor
belts in state-of-the-art factories
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi airport the
representative of Max Holidays will welcome
you and transfer you to the hotel for check in
and night stay.
Day 02 : Delhi sightseeing
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After breakfast a full day guided tour of
Old and New Delhi (Delhi, the capital of India
comprises of conspicuously contrasting Old and
New Delhi.Old Delhi was the capital of Muslim
India between the 12th and 19th centuries and
one can find mosques, monuments and forts
related to Muslim history. New Delhi is the
imperial city created as India's capital by
the British, intricately planned and comprises
of imposing buildings displaying various
modern style of architecture) will take you to
Red Fort (Built by the builder of the Taj
Mahal - Shah Jehan, famous for its delicately
carvedinlaid and Royal chambers), Raj Ghat
(The creamation Ground of the father of the
Nation Mahatma Gandhi), Humayun's Tomb (Humayun's
tomb is believed to have been designed in 1565
AD by the widow of Mughal emperor Himayun. It'
splan, based on the description of Islamic
paradise gardens, is known to have inspired
the Taj Mahal and many later Mughal tombs.
This type of garden is known as a charbagh and
is based on a grid), Safdarjung's Tomb
(Representing the last phase of the Mughal
style of architecture, Safdarjang's Tomb
stands in the centre of an extensive garden),
Qutab Minar (73 meters high which tapers from
a 15 m diameter base to just 2.5 m at the top.
The walls consistintricately carved quotations
from Koran and is one of the most perfect
towers of the Persian world) Drive through
India Gate (The war memorial) and President's
Palace. Night stay in your hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to the pink city of
Jaipur. On arrival check into the hotel. Later
sightseeing of Jaipur city visiting Hawa
Mahal- Palace of Winds(This five storied
building which looks out over the main street
of the old city is one of Jaipur's major
landmarks. This is a stunning example of the
Rajput artistry with it's pink, semi-octagonal
and delicately honey combeds and stone
windows. Originally Hawa Mahal was built to
enable the ladies of the royal families to
watch the every day life and processions of
the city), Jantar Mantar - The Observatory
(The Observatory, built by Raja Jai Singh
in1728. It is an excellent example of the
marvelous precision where in each construction
has a specific purpose to measure the position
of stars,altitudes and azimuths or calculating
eclipses. The most striking instrumentis the
Sun Dial which is 90 feet high) and City
Palace Museum (City Palace is delightful blend
of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani
architecture. Apart of the palace is still the
house of the former Maharaja of Jaipur).Night
stay in the hotel.
Day 04 : Amer and Jaigarh Forts
After breakfast we drive to Amer Fort
(Situated atop the Aravali hills Ameris the
ancient capital of Jaipur and a magnificent
example of Rajput architecture). We ascend to
the fort on Elephant's back. Later we also
visit the Jaigarh Fort (Overlooking the Moata
Lake and dating back to the 11th century, to
see the world's biggest cannon. Visit Gaitor,
the royal cremation ground to see the elegant
chhatris and cenotaphs of various kings and
queens. The white marble structure of Jai
Singh II, with its intricately carved dome and
supporting pillars, is the most beautiful.).
Evening free to explore the city and night
stay in the hotel.
Day 05 : Jaipur - Ranthanbore
After breakfast drive to Ranthabore
(Another well known national park
under"Project Tiger" famous for its variety of
animals including ). On arrival to Ranthanbore
check into the Jungle Lodge. Evening jungle
activities to view Indian Tiger and other
animals. Overnight in Jungle Lodge.
Day 06 : Rantahnbore - Bharatpur
After breakfast drive to Bharatpur (Asia
largest bird sanctuary known for its variety
of birds from all around the world). On
arrival check into the Jungle lodge. Evening
visit to the jungle on Rikshaws (Man driven
three wheeled cycle) to view the birds in
thier natural undisturbed habitat,feeding and
tenting their young. Overnight in the Jungle
Lodge.
Day 07 : Bharatpur - Agra
After breakfast drive Agra. Enroute
visiting Fatehpur Sikri (The desert capital of
Moghuls and forbidden city built by emperor
Akbar to commemorate the birth of his son
Jahangir). On arrival to Agra check into the
hotel.Afternoon guided tour of Agra visiting
Agra Fort, Sikandra Fort and the unforgettable
TAJ MAHAL ( 7th wonder of the world and
perhaps the most beautiful monument ever built
in the history, for love. Taj Mahal was built
by Mughal emperor Shahjah in sweet memories of
his beloved Mumtaj).Overnight stay in the
hotel.
Day 08 : Agra - Jhansi - Orchha-Khajuraho
After breakfast transfer to the railway
station to board Shatabadi express train to
Jhansi. On arrival at Jhansi visit the
magnificent Orchha Fort (Orcha lies 11
kilometers from Jhansi and although now little
more than a village, it was once the capital
of Orcha state. Visit the Ramji Mandir which a
prototype of Rajput architecture. The second
palace, the Raj Mandir,was built between 1554
and 1591, which comprises of a solid single
block crowned by pavilions. The third and by
far the most accomplished palace are the
Jahangir Mandir. This is a wonderful
vertiginous mass of masonry,crowned by eight
elegant domes and rounded angle bastions,
capped by open pavilions. A doorway in the
southern façade leads through a hall into an
open quadrangle, containing a central
fountain, around, which are disposed
apartments and terraces in three-storey
ranges. The Jahangir Mandir is an
architectural conception of unusual vigour and
intricates ophistication). Later drive to
Khajuraho ( Khajuraho was the capital of the
flourishing Chandela Dynasty during 09th to
13th centuries. There are about 85 temples
which took 100 years to built). On arrival to
Khajuraho assistance at the airport and
transfer to the hotel. Afternoon half day
guided tour to The Western Group of world
famous Chandela Temples. Overnight in the
hotel.
Day 09 : Khajuraho - Bandavgarh
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After breakfast half day guided tour of
Eastern Group of world famous Chandela
Temples. After noon drive to Bandawgarh (
Situated in central India Bandawgarh National
Park is one of the most recently declared
reserve under"Project Tiger" and is
undoubtedly one of the best reserve for seeing
Indian Tiger). Overnight in Jungle Lodge at
Bandawgarh.
Day 10 : Bandavgarh
Full day Jungle activities into the
wildlife sanctuary. All meals and nightstay at
the hotel.
Day 11 : Bandavgarh - Kanha
Early morning after breakfast jungle
activities into the sanctuary by jeep to view
animals including Chital, Sambar, Muntjak
(barking deer), Nilgai,Sloth Bear, Leopard and
Tiger and also the variety of birds. Afternoon
drive to Kanha National Park (Situated in the
eastern part of central India Kanha is
considered to be one of the best National Park
in Asia in terms of richness and diversity of
wildlife. Justly famous wildlife sanctuary,
Kanha includes animals like Indian Tiger,
Gaur, Blackbuck, Barasinga, Chital, The ever
present Langur and many more) Overnight in the
jungle lodge at Kanha.
Day 12 : Kanha National Park
Full day Jungle activities into the
wildlife sanctuary. All meals and nightstay at
the hotel.
Day 13 : Kanha - Nagpur
After breakfast Elephant/Jeep safari into
the jungle to view early morning activities of
Indian Swamp, Deer, Black buck, Indian Bison,
Leopard, Tigerand other animals. Afternoon
drive to Kanpur for overnight stay.
Day 14 : Nagpur - Bombay
Breakfast will be in your hotel and rest
of the day will be fee for leisure and other
personal activities. In the evening you will
be transferred to the airport to board flight
to Bombay. On arrival at Bombay airport you
will be transferred to the hotel.
Day15 : Bombay Sightseeing
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Morning we have for you a half-day tour of
Gateway of India (This symbolic national
landmark, the Marble arch of India, designed
by George Wittet to commemorate the visit of
George V and Queen Mary in 1911. It was also
the point of exit for the last British
regiment to leave India). Tour to Elephanta
Caves by motor boat (These 7th century rock -
cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are
situated on the top a hill on the island).
Also visit Princes of Wales Museum (Set among
verdant gardens, it is a huge complex with a
bronze statue of George - V standing outside.
The monument designed in 1905- dominated by a
huge tilted concrete dome, comprises of three
main sections, Art, Archaeology and Natural
history. The museum contains an excellent
collection of arms, works of Lawrence, Gains
borough,Poussin and Titan and fine examples of
Indian silver and brass, jade and tapestries.
Also housed in this collection is a superb 8th
century ivory from Kashmir and finely modelled
figures of the infant Jesus). Drive through
the beautiful Marine Drive and with ever
lasting memories of the day spend overnight at
hotel.
Day 16 : Leave Bombay
Breakfast in the hotel and transfer to the
international airport to connect your flight
to onward destination.
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