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1648. The Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India,was also built by Shah Jehan. The Humayun' s Tomb, an attractive structure, is believed to be the fore-runner of the famous Taj Mahal of Agra. The most well-known landmark of Delhi, Qutub Minar, is one of the earliest remains of imperial Delhi (13th century) and the tallest monuments of early times. Also pass by the India Gate, Connaught Place and the Presidents Palace. Stay overnight at the hotel. Day 3 :– Delhi- Khajuraho Morning transfer to airport to take a flight for Khajuraho
Upon arrival checkin at hotel. Khajuraho - is known the world over for its temples, sex, architecture and sculpture. The construction of these Temples are thousand-year old took a little over two centuries, in terms of architecture of these temples, they form the high peak of the north Indian 'nagara' style. Of the 85 temples believed to have been built between the 9th and 12th centuries only 20 have survived, many in splendid condition, others having given way to the ravages of time and nature. Afternoon free & overnight at hotel
Day 4 :– Khajuraho After breakfast visit Eastern & Western group of temples. The world famous Khajuraho temples were built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050 AD. The most important are the Chaunset Yogini Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, The Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu, Vishvanath and Nandi Temples, Lakshmana Temple, Visha Temple of Shiva, which is the largest & most typical of temples. Visit the Eastern group of temples that consist of the Parasvanath Temple - the only Jain Temple surviving at Khajuraho and has excellent sculptures on the outer walls of the Sanctum, the Javeri Temple dedicated to Vishnu. The other temples in this group are those dedicated to Brahma, Yamuna and Adinath. Overnight at hotel Day 5 :– Khajuraho- Agra ( By Train) After breakfast drive to Jhansi to take a train for Agra Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay. Day 6 :– Agra – Jaipur (232 Km/05 Hrs 30min) Morning visit Taj Mahal, the most extravagant monument ever built for love. Early afternoon drive to Jaipur, en route visit Fatehpur Sikri a World Heritage site, Akbar built this to pay tribute to the great Sufi saint, Salim Chisti, for his blessings to the King. The Panch Mahal or the ‘palace of five storeys’ and the Buland Darwaza, a massive gate which provides entrance to the complex are among the finest specimens of Mogul architecture.Continue drive & upon arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight Stay Day 7 :– Jaipur After breakfast 0800 Hrs enjoy an excursion to Amber Fort was originally built in the 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh. It encloses within it superb palaces and a beautiful temple in marble dedicated to the fearsome Goddess Kali. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace Museum, which contains elaborate wardrobes, magnificent armory and intricate carved weapons. Close by is the Observatory built in 1728 by Jai Singh II. Also admire the Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace), from where the palace women could watch the activities of the big bazaar below, without being observed. A must–do in Jaipur is shopping – jewellery, handicrafts, clothes and the famous lakh bangles. Evening at Leisure. Overnight Stay Day 8 :– Jaipur – Bikaner By Road 340 Km. After breakfast drive to Bikaner, the city of deserts that has better come to be known for the mouth-watering ‘bhujias’, a traditional India dry, salty mixture, that it specializes in. Check into the hotel upon arrival. Take a tour of the city in the afternoon and visit the impressive Junagarh Fort. Constructed in the 16th century, it has a 986 meter-long wall with 37 bastions and two entrances. The Suraj Pol, or Sun Gate, is the main entrance to the fort. Visit the Chandra Mahal, or Moon Palace, with paintings, mirrors and carved marble panels, the Phool Mahal, or Flower Palace also decorated with glass and mirrors, the Karan Mahal that was built to commemorate a notable victory over the Mogul Aurangzeb. The Lallgarh Palace built in 1902 is an exquisite piece of work in sandstone. It stands out as a contrast to the bleak and rugged desert outside. Get a flavor of the place with a visit to the local markets. Stay overnight at the hotel. Day 9 :– Bikaner – Jaisalmer By Road 340 Km. After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer, the "Golden City" of Rajasthan. Golden sands and rolling dunes are the popular images of Jaisalmer and a visit to this desert post will only confirm your impression. Upon arrival check into the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel. Day 10 :– Jaisalmer After breakfast a half-day morning city tour of Jaisalmer, visit the Jaisalmer Fort. This golden - yellow sandstone structure, over 800 years old, crowns the Trikuta Hill. Its walls, defended by 99 turrets, shelter the old city.Once an important gate for trade route, Jaisalmer grew wealthy on the trade money. The Patwon-ki-Haveli is a group of five mansions that are probably the best in the area with their delicate carvings, pillars and murals. The Jain temples in the area are particularly interesting with their age-old designs – they were built between the 12th and the 16th centuries. The local market is, like always, a great place to catch up on local past and present. In the afternoon, proceed to Sam Sand Dunes on the outskirts of Jaisalmer and enjoy a camel ride to its famous Sunset Point.Evening back to hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel. Day 11 :– Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (295 km / 03 Hrs 30min ) After breakfast drive to Jodhpur, the second largest city in Rajasthan. Upon arrival check into the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Mandore Gardens, the capital of the Rathore clan before Jodhpur. Located within extensive gardens are the cenotaphs of the former Jodhpur rulers.Overnight in at hotel Day 12 :– Jodhpur- Udaipur (259 km) Enjoy a half day city tour of Jodhpur. In the morning visit the Meherangarh Fort, built during the 15th and 16th centuries. Within the Fort are some magnificent palaces with superb collections of palanquins, elephant hawdahs (seats used by the royalty during processions), miniature paintings of various schools, musical instruments, costumes and furniture. Stop by at the Jaswant Thada which harbors royal cenotaphs built in white marble. Also visit the colorful local market around the popular landmark, the Clock Tower. Afternoon drive to Udaipur , the Venice of the East, by road. En route visit the 15th century Jain temples at Ranakpur. The main temple is dedicated to Adinath. It has 29 halls that take up most of the covered space and an army of over four hundred columns that raise the dome skywards. Intricate carvings detail mythological figures, patterns and motifs on the walls, pillars and domes. The scale is anything but compromising.Upon arrival, check into the hotel for an overnight stay Day 13 :– Udaipur After breakfast excursion visit the City Palace, a marvel of marble and granite. This is the largest palace in Rajasthan and never fails to delight one with its exquisite workmanship. The shrine of Dhuni Mata and the museum of Rana Pratap are the highlights of this complex. Sahelion-Ki-Bari, a short distance away, has four pools and delicately carved kiosks in marble. The Jagdish temple houses some imposing sculpted figures and heavily ornamented interiors. Built in the early 18th century, this is now a popular tourist spot. Evening Leisure. Overnight stay
Day 14 :– Udaipur Morning excursion to Eklingi & Nagda temple About 23 kms from Udaipur through the splendid scenery and the mountain pass is located the famous Eklingi Temple -–dedicated to Lord Shiva. Later visit Nagada – named after its founder Nagaditya and one of the most ancient places in Mewar. There are Hindu & Jain temples, notable among them are the Sas Bahu Temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Overnight at stay.
Day 15 :– Udaipur – Mumbai Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Mumbai.Upon arrival. Transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay. Day 16 :– Mumbai Full day city tour of Mumbai. Overnight stay. Day 17 :– Mumbai- Aurangabad Morning at leisure . Afternoon transfer to airport to board the flight for Aurangabad
Upon arrival. Transfer to hotel. Overnight stay. Day 18 :– Aurangabad After breakfast excursion of Ajanta Evening back to hotel. Overnight stay hotel
Day 19 :– Aurangabad After breakfast excursion of Ellora Evening back to hotel. Overnight stay hotel
Day 20 :– Aurangabad –Bombay - Cochin After breakfast transfer to airport to take a flight for Bombay.
Further connect the flight for Cochin. Upon arrival checkin at hotel. Overnight stay hotel Day 21 :– Cochin – Kumarakom After breakfast checkout and drive to Kumarakom. A beautiful destination of mangroves forest, green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals, the village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake. The bird sanctuary here is an ornithologist’s paradise and a favourite haunt of migratory birds. The lakes here provide boating, fishing and sightseeing experiences that are truly exhilarating. On arrival check in at hotel for 1 night. Overnight at hotel
Day 22 :– Kumarakom Full day in Kumarakom. Overnight stay in hotel. Day 23 :– Kumarakom - Alleppey Morning after breakfast check-out and drive to Alleppey where you will check into ‘Houseboat’ for a 22 hours cruise. With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscrossing it, Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty. Referred to as the ‘Venice of the East’ this backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life. Today you will cruise through the world famous backwaters of Kerala. Overnight in the boat. Day 24 :– Alleppey– Periyar After breakfast checkout and drive to Periyar. On arrival check in at hotel. Periyar, one of the well known wildlife sanctuaries of South India is famous for wild animals especially elephants. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar dam across the Periyar river adds to the charm of the park. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. Afternoon to visit private farms to see spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, clove etc. Overnight at hotel Day 25 :– Periyar - Kovalam Morning go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wildlife. Afternoon drive to Kovalam.– one of Kerala’s most popular beach resorts is situated just 16 kms from Trivandrum. Kovalam consist of three adjacent crescent beach and the southernmost, known as the Lighthouse Beach is the most popular. On arrival check in at hotel for 2 nights. Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight at hotel. Day 26 :– Kovalam Full day at Leisure. Overnight stay. Day 27 :– Kovalam Full day at Leisure. Overnight stay. Day 28 :– Kovalam - Trivandrum – Delhi After breakfast transfer to Trivandrum airport to take a flight for Delhi or onward destination. |
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