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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 Classic Journeys |
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Tour Duratation |
28
Nights / 29 Days |
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Places to be covered |
Delhi - Jaipur -
Pushkar - Udaipur - Mount Abu - Jodhpur -
Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi -
Madras - Tanjore - Madurai - Periyar - Allepey -
Cochin - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysore - Belur -
Halebid - Bangalore - Mumbai |
India Journey - India is a land a virtuous
wisdom, a land where the soul sought the
spiritual dimensions of mankind and perpetuated
different aspirations. India has dominated the
world stage through most human history, as the
home of the mighty emperors, land of different
traditions and culture. India is the land to be
in. Your journey to India will enable you to
explore its vast dimension. Tourism in India has
shown a phenomenal growth from its distant past.
Today Indian tourism is placed on the global map
and it offers an array of destinations to its
credit. India is the land of the mighty
mountains, sandy beaches, and magnificient
monuments. Travel to India and experience the
magic of the land that beholds an enchanting
history in its past.
Day 1: Arrival Delhi
Assistance on arrival and transfer to your
hotel where a welcome ceremony awaits you. Girls
dressed in traditional Indian attire anoint your
forehead with 'a red tikka' followed by
ceremonial garlanding.
Day 2: Delhi
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After a leisurely breakfast embark on a
sightseeing tour of Old Delhi including the Red
fort and the Jama masjid, post lunch tour of New
Delhi to include Qutab Minar, India Gate,
Humayun's tomb and the Lakshmi Narayan temple.
Day 3: Delhi - Jaipur
Morning drive to jaipur, the fabled 'pink
city' of the desert named after Jai Singh, the
former Maharajah of Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur by
lunch and check inn to your hotel. After Lunch
and some rest visit the City Palace, the royal
residence of the Maharajah of Jaipur and later
visit the Observatory dating back to the 18th
century and also visit the Palace of winds (Hawa
Mahal). Evening enjoy your dinner with cultural
Rajasthani folk dance programme.
Day 4: Jaipur - Pushkar
Morning after breakfast visit the majestic
Amber Fort where you ride up on elephants back
to the former capital of the royals set against
the backdrop of wooded hills. Later explore
shopping centres of jaipur and drive to Pushkar.
Arrive Pushkar and check inn to your hotel.
Evening enjoy the camel Fair.
Day 5: Pushkar
Enjoy the various events and activities in
Pushkar fair the whole day.
Day 6: Pushkar - Udaipur
: After breakfast drive to Udaipur (the
Venice of the east). Arrive Udaipur in the
evening and check inn to your hotel.
Day 7: Udaipur
After Breakfast make a visit to the City
Palace, built in 1725 and later visit Sahelion
ki Bari, the gardens the maids-of-honour. After
lunch make a trip to Nagda and Eklingji to see
the beautiful temples in their ruins.
Day 8: Udaipur- Mt.Abu via Ranakpur
Morning drive to the only hill resort of
Rajasthan Mt.Abu enroute visiting the famous
Jain temples of Ranakpur. Arrive Mt.Abu and
check inn to your hotel. Evening at leisure.
Day 9: Mt.Abu - Jodhpur
Morning at leisure to enjoy the scenic
beauty of this hill station. After lunch
transfer to Jodhpur.
Day 10: Jodhpur
Start the city tour of Jodhpur visiting the
Mehrangarh Fort museum and Jaswant thada, the
cremation spot of the royal family. After lunch
visit the ancient capital of Marwar-Mandore.
Day 11: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Morning drive to Jaisalmer situated deep in
the heart of the Thar desert. Arrive Jaisalmer
and shortly after lunch visit the Chhatris of
Maharwals and later Camel ride at Sam for
sunset.
Day 12: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
Leave for Bikaner and arrive by lunch. After
lunch make a tour of Junagarh Fort and its
fabulous palaces.
Day 13: Bikaner - Mandawa
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After breakfast transfer to Mandawa (an old
castle in Rajasthan). Post lunch session
includes a small visit of Mandawa to appreciate
the painted Havelis on the ancient and the
famous silk route.
Day 14: Mandawa - Bharatpur
Drive to Bharatpur (famous for keoladeo
Ghana bird sanctuary). Evening make a visit to
the sanctuary.
Day 15: Bharatpur - Agra
Early morning make a visit to the sanctuary
to see the birds in their natural habitat. After
breakfast drive down to Agra (The city of
Tajmahal). Arrive Agra by lunch after a tour of
the beautiful city of Fatehpur Sikri, the Old
capital of Mughal emperor Akbar. Post lunch tour
of the world famous Tajmahal and of the Red
Fort. Later explore the shopping centres of
Agra. Evening enjoy special cocktail dinner.
Day 16: Agra - Delhi - Madras
Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to Delhi
domestic airport to connect flight to Madras.
Arrive Madras in the evening and check inn to
your hotel.
Day 17: Madras
Full day city tour of Madras including the
Snake park and Kapaleeswara temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva and the museum.
Day 18: Madras - Tanjore
Morning drive to Tanjore and check inn to
your hotel. Evening at leisure.
Day 19: Tanjore - Madurai
Morning start the tour of Tanjore visiting
the Brihadeshwara Temple, a typical architecture
from the 11th century. Later visit the Saraswati
Mahal Library. After lunch depart for Madurai ,
arrive in the evening and transfer to your
hotel.
Day 20: Madurai - Periyar
Morning visit the world famous Meenakshi
Sundereshwara temple, a huge Dravidian temple
complex. After lunch depart for Periyar wild
life sanctuary. Arrive Periyar in the evening
and check inn hotel.
Day 21: Periyar - Allepey
Morning boat cruise on the lake to get a
closer look at the wild elephants. Later drive
to reach the small beautiful town of Allepey
situated on the backwaters of Kerala
Day 22: Allepey - Cochin
After breakfast boat cruise on the backwaters of
Kerala (three hours from boat) and than continue
by Road to Cochin. Arrive Cochin and visit the
Chinese fishing nets in the backwaters of
Cochin. Overnight at boat.
Day 23: Cochin
Sea Boat Ride To Visit Various Islands
And Churches, Santa cruz Basilica, Mattancherry
Palace, Jewish synagogue, Dutch palace, St.
Franchis. Overnight at boat.
Day 24: Cochin - Coimbatore
After breakfast drive to Coimbatore also
called the 'Manchester of South India'. Arrive
by lunch and soon after lunch visit the
Maruthamalai temple.
Day 25: Coimbatore - Ooty
Morning drive to the queen of hill stations,Ooty
known for its salubrious climate and scenic
beauty. Arrive Ooty by lunch and rest of the day
is at leisure.
Day 26: Ooty - Mysore
Morning depart for Mysore (wonderful
historic town and evidence city to exhibit the
oldest Indian richest economy). Arrive by lunch
and shortly after lunch visit the Mysore Palace,
once the capital seat of power of the ruling
Wodeyars. Also visit the Brindavan Garden,
Chamundeeswri temple, Tipu's summer palace.
Day 27: Mysore- Belur- Halebid
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Transfer to Belur, the superbly preserved
Chennkesava Temple here is a tribute to the
skill and genius of the medieval craftsman.
Later visit Halebid temple 10 kms. From Belur, a
riot of carvings left incomplete after 80 years
of labour.
Day 28: Halebid - Bangalore
Drive to Bangalore to catch flight to
Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai in the evening and
transfer to your hotel.
Day 29: Mumbai Departure
After breakfast proceed for a half day city
tour of Mumbai visiting Kamla Nehru park,
Hanging gardens situated on the slopes of
Malabar hill offering a panoramic view of Marine
Drive and Chawpatty beach, Prince of wales
museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of
India and drive through the Crawford market.
Evening Transfer to international Airport in
time to board flight for onward destination.
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