The Imperial Monuments Of India's Busy Capital Delhi, The Royal Palaces & The Pink City Of Jaipur & The Overwhelmingly Beautiful Monument Of Love The Great Taj Mahal At Agra, Erotic Temples Of Khajurahou, Faith & Traditions Performed In Varanasi, Jewes Glimpses In Cochin, Are The Principal Attractions Of This Circuit.
All This Included Our 19-days Incredible- India itinerary takes you through spectacular history and a kaleidoscope of cultures, religions and landscapes. It is an introduction to the varied splendors of India on an itinerary planned to show you only the best.
Accommodations as indicated in the itinerary or similar
Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
Arrival and departure transfers ,all transfers during the trip
All sightseeing as shown, including entrance fees
Services of professional guides.
All gratuities, except to your escort
Not included: International airfare, Personal expenses such as laundry; travel insurance; excess baggage fees; communication charges; cost of obtaining passport or visas; meals, beverages or sightseeing not included in the itinerary; any airfares; gratuities to your escort.
Tour Highlights
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Itineraries designed and timed with your comfort in mind and to avoid the crowds
The 'rarely seen' and the 'must see' sights, including sunrise or sunset visits to the Taj Mahal.
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Notes
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Delhi: Arrive Delhi, India .On arrival at Delhi’s international airport, we will meet at the arrival hall outside immigration & transferred to the hotel . Night stay.
Delhi: Gear up for your tour of new Delhi to include Qutab minar, India gate, Humayun's tomb Afternoon visit the red fort comprising exquisite palaces reflecting Mugal Architecture . Overnight at hotel.
Day 3
Varanasi
Delhi/Varanasi -by Air: In the morning fly to Varanasi (Benares). Varanasi is one of the most important pilgrimage centres of Hinduism, an age-old city of colorful bazaars, temples and palaces on the banks of the sacred Ganges. Afternoon trip of the oldest existing city in the world. Overnight Stay in varanasi.
Day 4
Varanasi
Varanasi: We take a dawn boat ride on the ganges, and witness the spectacle of pilgrims ritually bathing, priests invoking the dawn, people washing clothes or practising yoga, and funeral pyres burning on the famous ‘ghats’ that lead down to the holy river. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Early afternoon an optional excursion to the ancient ruins of Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site, may be available
Day 5
Khajurahou
Varanasi/ Khajurahou -by Air: The morning is free We can move around the Streets of the city to have the glimpses of the city.
Day 6
Khajurahou
Khajurahou: Visit the temples in Khajurahou. Its temples depict aspects of Indian life a thousand years ago during the Chandela period. After the Taj it is the most frequently visited monument in India. Khajuraho is a unique example of indo-aryan architecture. The Chandela rulers between 950-1050 built these temples. There were 85 temples, which were built, and only 22 of them survive today. Unlike other temples Khajuraho temples are said to have a theme (women), which comes in front while going through the temples. A celebration of woman kind, her myriad moods and facets. There are carvings of a woman writing letter, applying makeup to her eyes, combing her tresses, dancing, and playing with her child. Innocent, coquettish, smiling, seductive, passionate and beautiful, all depicted in intricate detail, sharply etched, sculpted with consummate skill. One opinion says Chandelas were followers of the tantric cult, which believes that gratification of earthly desires is a step towards attaining the infinite liberation, nirvana. For many centuries these temples were concealed in the dense jungles to be discovered by captain T.S. Burt in 1838.
The highlight of your tour will be this morning ‘s visit to the glorious Taj Mahel , built by Shah jahan as a memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaj . Later explore the imposing Agra fort . Night stay in Agra.
Day 9
Jaipur
Agra/ Jaipur : Early morning travel to Jaipur, where we transfer to the hotel. En-route visit the evocative city of Fatehpur sikri, built by Akbar in ad 1569 as his new imperial capital, but abandoned after only 14 years.
Day10
Jaipur
Jaipur -In the Morning drive to Amber, the old capital of jaipur, to visit the hill-top palace of the rajput rulers. In the Evening visit the Hawa mahal (palace of the winds) from which the ladies of the court could watch life outside without being seen . and Visit the astronomical observatory & city palace.The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts, costumes , miniature paintings,carpets & an armory. Evening is free for shopping & market walk Night stay in hotel.
Delhi – Cochin ( By Air).In the early morning fly to Cochin Arrive Cochin . On arrival in "Queen Of The Arabian Sea" check into hotel . Kerala renowned through out the world for its harmonious blending of poetry, music, costumes and gestures to narrate stories from Indian Epics
Cochin -Morning city tour covering: Jewish Synagogue – Built in 1568 the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth stands, adorned by hundreds of exquisite hand - painted Chinese tiles in blue & white. St. Francis church Originally, built out of wood in 1503 and thus earning fame as the oldest European church in India. Vasco de Gama was buried there. Dutch Palace – As you climb its stone steps, you enter a different world of Palanquins and heraldry, jewels and rich murals. Roam about in the cobbled streets, you will love it. overnight at hotel .
Day 14
Allepy
Cochin - Alleppey -Morning after breakfast, 08.00am depart by surface to Alleppey(175 kms/ 4 ½ hrs drive approx) to embark houseboat for your backwater cruise the best way to experience Kerala villages. Today you will go through the world famous backwaters of Kerala. Enjoy the typical Kerala cuisine. Rest of the day and night in the boat.
Day 15
Trivandrum
Alleppey- Trivandrum -Morning after breakfast, 08.00am depart by surface to Trivandrum.transfer to hotel Travancore Heritage for 3 nights Ayurveda at your own .
Day 16
Trivandrum
Trivandrum
Day 17
Trivandrum
Trivandrum
Day 18
Mumbai
Trivandrum – Mumbai ( By Air)-Afternoon Transferred to the airport to Fly to Mumbai.Night stay
Day 19
Mumbai
Transfer to Airport for your International flight
Dates/Pricing
Lodging Type
Spas
Resorts
Hotels
Dining
Total meals - 21
Breakfasts - 18
Lunches - 1
Dinners - 2
Transportation
Four Wheel Drive
Motor Coach
Boat
Active/Adventure
Boating
Safari
Bird Watching
Cultural/Educational
Archaeology
Architecture
Art
History
Religion and Spirituality
Shopping
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Terms and Conditions * The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land prices are guaranteed. Airfares included as part of air-inclusive tour prices are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. International customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the tour origination city, we are able to offer the land portion of the package or tour, at the price quoted.
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