A wonderful introduction to India, this tour aims to incorporate the different facets of the country, from the political grandeur of Delhi to the artistic perfection of the Taj Mahal and finally to the regal palaces and fortresses of the Rajput Maharajas. Taken together, the tour offers visitors a fascinating insight into the mysteries of India.
Welcome to India.
On arrival at Delhi International Airport Transfer to the Hotel.
Overnight in Delhi.
Hotel Check in starts Mid Afternoon.
After Breakfast The first of your India tours to explore both Old and New Delhi. Delhi is an international metropolis with excellent tourist spots, recreational facilities, and a history that goes back to antiquity.
A remarkable feature of the city is the extent of greenery all over. Delhi is also a dream city for vistors looking for items of handicrafts, not only the rich artistic crafts of its own craftsmen but also of craftsmen from all over the country.
Delhi offers a multitude of interesting places and attractions to the visitor, so much so that it becomes difficult to decide from where to begin exploring the city.
In Old Delhi, you’ll come across many mosques, forts, and other monuments that depict India’s Muslim history. The important places in Old Delhi includes Red Fort a photo Stop, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk the typical Indian market always abuzz with activity, Delhi Gate, proceed to New Delhi, on the other hand, is a modern city designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker.
Rashtrapati Bhawan photo stop, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar, Lotus Bahai Temple.
Free Time for Shopping & Leisure at Dilli Haat. Overnight in Delhi.
After Breakfast Drive to Jaipur en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri an eerily abandoned capital from the Mughal Empire between 1570 and 1586.
Akbar built this city to celebrate the birth of his son and future heir to the throne, Emperor Jahangir.
While Akbar is believed to have been illiterate, he took great interest in the arts and architecture; Fatehpur Sikri is one of his masterworks.
Sadly, it served as capital for little more than a decade, eventually abandoned for lack of accessible water.
Over Night in Jaipur.
After Breakfast Start with an exhilarating excursion to Amber Fort perched on top of a hill. A royal ride on elephant (subject to availability) up the hill like the Maharajas of past times and visit the Jagmandir (the hall of victory).
Perched on a hillside on the outskirts of town, the palace was constructed in the 1590s by Maharaja Man Singh, the commander of Akbar’s army, and was largely motivated by the highly defensible location.
This is a beautiful and very well preserved structure, built on four levels and surrounded by ruins, which served as the backdrop for the Mira Nair movie “Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love.”
Afternoon: View the grand Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). This magnificent structure was built to allow the royal ladies of the palace to discretely watch the grand processions along the main street, City Palace and impressive Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory built in the early 1700s by Maharaja Jai Sing II, the great warrior astronomer to which this city owes its name.
Jaipur is a centre of many handicrafts, such as durries (woven rugs), carpets, printed cloth, semi-precious stones, leatherwear etc a chance to glimpse through the outlets, Evening is Free for own activities.
Over Night in Jaipur.
After Breakfast checkout from the hotel & transfer to Agra. Arrive and Transfer to the Hotel.
Agra Sightseeing Tour ( Friday Taj Mahal is Closed )
Enjoy City Tour for Agra On Agra we start the tour with our First halt at Sikandra It is the mausoleum of Emperor Akbar. It represents his philosophy and secular outlook, combining the best of Hindu and Muslim architectures in a superlative fusion. Completed in 1613 A.D., it is one of the well preserved monument.
Proceed onto the main Attraction of Agra Taj Mahal…. The Taj Mahal, the world-renowned monument to love “wonder of the world” beautifully crafted with white marble world famous is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife in 1630 to enshrine her mortal remains. Taj is known for the finest example of Mughal architecture with a style that combines elements from Turskish, Islamic and Persian.
Visit the Marbel Crafts Emporium a spectacular chance to see the marbel works visitors can also view tiny Taj Mahal collectibles replete with marble inlay are found as memorable souveniers.
Then we proceed to view one of the most spectacular Forts of the Mughal Heritage Agra Fort. Agra Fort is an Unesco World Heritage site built alongside the Yamuna river located in Agra. It is stretches about 2.5 kms. Agra fort one of the important fort in India. It is also known as Lal Qila, and Agra Fort. Akbar chose this city on the bank of River Yamuna as his capital and proceeded to build a strong citadel for the purpose. Eemperor Shah Jahan, had built the Taj, was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb in the Agra Fort where he had a view on the building erected for his deceased wife. It took 8 yeas and huge amount of money to complete its construction. Agra Fort in Agra contains beautiful mosques - Nagina Masjid , Meena Masjid, Sheesh Mahal, Khas Mahal and Meena Bazar.
Over Night in Agra.
After Breakfast checkout from the hotel & transfer to Delhi Airport to Flight for Varanasi. Arrive and Transfer to the Hotel.
Over Night in Varanasi.
After Breakfast Enjoy Sightseeing Tour of Varanasi, Temples form the major source of attraction in this ancient city.
The banks of the Ganges, considered to be a sacred river by the Hindus, are the centre of much of the religious activity that occurs in the city.
The ghats built along the banks of the river for such religious activity also form a major source of attraction here.
Some of the other interesting places to visit around the city are Alamgir Mosque, Durga Temple, Vishwanat Temple, Bharat Mata temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Banaras Hindu University and the Archaeological Museum.
Overnight in Varanasi.
After Breakfast checkout from the hotel & Enjoy Excursion tour of Rajgir / Nalanda / Sapta Pari Cave and Venevamas.
Rajgir - is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site because the Buddha had spent 12 years at this place and the First Buddhist Council was held here after the Buddha attained Nirvana.
Nalanda was founded in the 5th century AD and was a well-known Center of intellectualism.
After that Transfer to Bodhgaya. Arrive and Transfer to the Hotel.
Overnight in Bodhgaya.
After Breakfast checkout from the hotel & proceed to Vaishali.
Vaishali is a very special place to Buddhists as The Lord delivered his last sermon and announced his impending Nirvana.
See the majesty of Ashok Pillar, Lotus Tank and Chaumukhi.
Arrive Kushinagar and Transfer to the Hotel.
Overnight in Kushinagar.
After Breakfast, visit the Mahanirvana Temple, the modern Japan / Sri Lanka Buddhist Center and monasteries.
After that Checkout from the Hotel and Transfer to Lumbini.
Arrive and Transfer to the Hotel.
Overnight in Lumbini.
After Breakfast, visit the Ashoka's Pillar, Mayadevi Temple, the ruins of an old monastery and some new stupas.
After that Checkout from the Hotel and Transfer to Balrampur en-route visiting Sravasti.
At Sravasti, you will see the extensive ruins of the ancient city and Jetavana Monastery.
Arrive Balrampur and Transfer to the Hotel.
Overnight in Balrampur.
After Breakfast, visit the Jeetavana monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in the country is said to be one of the favorites sites of Gautam Buddha.
It contains the 12th century inscriptions. The site is said to be so religious that the Emperor Ashoka, the great, visited this site.
Nearby there is also a sacred tree of Peepal. It is said that the tree is a sapling from the original Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya.
This sacred place can be seen through the tour packages for Balrampur.
Another site of great religious importance in the city is Srasvati. It is said that Mahavira Jain, the founder of Jain religion, 'influenced' this place. It houses the famous Shwetambar temple.
After the Transfer to the Lucknow. Arrive and Transfer to the Hotel.
Overnight in Lucknow.
After Breakfast proceed for the Lucknow city tour to see the Imambara, Rumi Darwaza.
Lucknow to Delhi Transfer
After that checkout from the hotel & transfer to Lucknow Airport to Flight for Delhi. Arrive and Transfer to the Hotel.
Overnight in Delhi.
After Breakfast checkout from the hotel & transfer to New Delhi Airport.