Museum & Architectural Tour
Duration : 19 Nights / 20 Days
Destination : Delhi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Agra - Fatehpur
Sikri - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur - Ajanta-
Ellora - Mumbai - Madurai - Chettinad - Trichy - Tanjore - Mahabalipuram
- Kanchipuram - Chennai
Day 1
Delhi
Arrive at Delhi where you would be met and escorted to the hotel. In
the afternoon you will be taken to National Museum where you will see
the finest collection of Indian antiquities and artifacts. You will
be hosted a welcome dinner when you will also be familiarized with this
package tour for India.
Day 2
Delhi
Delhi with its Old and New parts - each with its specific charm and
glory - makes a very interesting city for its sustenance to medieval
and modern cultures at the same time and space. Today, you will explore
the capital of India in a full-day package tour in India - including
buildings of early Turkish structure to Mughal buildings to Lutyen's
Delhi.
Day 3
Delhi - Jhansi - Khajuraho
Delhi - Jhansi by Shatabdi Express Train
Dep: 0600 Hrs Arr: 1025 Hrs
Jhansi - Orchha - Khajuraho
By Road 180 kms 3 Hrs
This morning you will take a train to Jhansi. En route to Khajuraho
you will visit sleepy medieval town of Orchha, which is littered with
medieval Bundelkhand buildings bearing fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture.
In the afternoon you will explore the little town known the world-over
for its Nagara style of temple architecture and erotic sculpture. Overnight
at Khajuraho
Day 4
Khajuraho - Jhansi
By Road 3 Hrs
Jhansi - Agra
By Shatabdi Express train
Dep: 1758 Hrs Arr: 2000 Hrs
Your day starts in the morning when you will be driven to Jhansi railway
station for your train to Agra. You will arrive in Agra in the evening.
Transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 5
Agra
Today you will do sightseeing tour of Agra. In the first half of the
day you will visit Sikandara and the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah or the
'Baby Taj'. In the afternoon you will visit Agra Fort and will end this
India travel package with a visit to the Taj Mahal at sunset. Agra buildings
are some of the first examples of extensive marble usage in Indian building
style.
Day 6
Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
By road 6 Hrs 260 kms via Sikri
After a leisurely morning you drive to Jaipur - en route visit Fatehpur
Sikri, a perfectly preserved Mughal city built at the height of the
empire's splendor. You will arrive in Jaipur in the noon and will be
at leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 7
Jaipur
In the morning, you visit the Amber Fort - one of the most fascinating
of Indian forts. You will reach the fort majestically atop an elephant;
once inside the fort, you visit the Palace of Mirrors, Hall of Public
Audience and the beautifully manicured gardens.
Afternoon you will spend exploring the Jantar Mantar (astrological observatory),
the Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds), the City Palace and the museum
in this package tour in India.
Day 8
Jaipur - Jodhpur
By road 300 kms / 6 Hrs
Proceed to Jodhpur. Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial
city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the
desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459
AD by Rao Jodha - chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to
be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive
15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring
125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10
km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions. Overnight will be at
Jodhpur.
Day 9
Jodhpur
This morning you explore the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort-Museum, one
of the largest in India, unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur - and a
perfect example of desert variant of Rajput architecture. The tour of
the fort will be followed by a visit to the old town where you walk
through the market getting a feel of the town
Early in the evening you will be taken on a short safari to immaculately
kept villages of Bishnoi tribals who are known for their belief in the
sanctity of plant and animal life. A variety of deer roaming freely
is the attraction of these villages.
Day 10
Jodhpur - Udaipur
By road 300 kms 6 hrs
Drive to Udaipur. En route you will visit Ranakpur - the largest and
most beautifully preserved Jain Temples in India. After visiting Ranakpur
you will proceed to see the Kumbhalgarh Fort. If Ranakpur is beauty
and grace, Kumbhalgarh is all about power.
You will arrive in Udaipur late in the afternoon. The rest of the day
will be at leisure.
Day 11
Udaipur
The day begins with a visit to the City Palace, which is largest in
Rajasthan. You will also see lovely medieval Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-Ki-Bari
or the "Gardens of the Maids of Honour". The tour of Udaipur
will end with a lunch at the beautiful Gallery Restaurant at Fateh Prakash
Palace.
The day will end with a relaxing boat ride on Lake Pichola. From the
lake you will get unmatched views of the gardens surrounding the fascinating
Lake Palace Hotel and the two islands in the lake in this India holiday
package.
Day 12
Udaipur / Mumbai
By flight
Flight Number: 9w- 3401
Dep: 0840 Hrs Arr: 1020 Hrs
Mumbai / Aurangabad
Flight Number: 9w- 3109
Dep: 1825 Hrs Arr: 1925 Hrs
Today, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Bombay
where you will arrive to connect to your flight for Aurangabad (depending
on the flight timings you will be given a brief tour of the commercial
capital of India). You will arrive Aurangabad late in the evening and
check into the hotel to retire for the day.
Day 13
Aurangabad
Today you will explore the Ajanta Caves which offer a rich tapestry
of images that speak of palaces, royalty, cultures and tales of everyday
life of ancient India. Long buried in the debris of time, these 30 caves
were built to offer seclusion to the Buddhist monks, who lived, taught
and performed rituals.
Day 14
Aurangabad / Mumbai
By flight
Flight Number: 9w- 3406
Dep: 1925 Hrs Arr: 2110 Hrs
This morning you will be taken to explore Ellora Caves. Carved between
fourth and fifth century, the rock temples and monasteries of Ellora
represent the three major faiths of India - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
Like Ajanta, Ellora caves too are a fine example of cave temples with
almost 34 caves with intricate interiors and ornamental facades.
Later in the evening you will take your flight for Bombay where you
spend the night before starting your tour of South India.
Day 15
Mumbai / Madurai
By flight
Flight No.: IC 671
Dep: 0920 Hrs Arr: 1240 Hrs
Continuing your tour to South India you will fly in the morning to Madurai
where you arrive before noon. All activity in Madurai is centred round
Sri Meenakshi Temple in the heart of the told town. A riotously baroque
example of Dravidian architecture, you visit the temple in the afternoon.
Day 16
Chettinad
After a leisurely start today you drive to Chettinad which is known
for its artistic houses.
Spend the afternoon exploring the palace and around for its unique architecture.
Overnight will be at Madurai.
Day 17
Madurai - Tanjore - Trichy
This morning you will drive to Tanjore. Also called a city of temples,
Tanjore is dotted with no fewer than 74 temples - the most famous of
which is the Brihadeshwara temple. You visit this fascinating temple
and the Thanjavur Palace before continuing your drive to Trichy.
The town of Trichy is another small place of South India which is littered
with innumerable evidence of the region's excellence in art and architecture.
In the evening you explore the city including spectacular Rock Fort
Temple.
Day 18
Trichy Chennai
By train
Train Number: 2636 Vaigai Express
Dep: 0920 Hrs Arr: 1430 Hrs
This morning you take a train ride to Chennai - your last destination
of this India vacation package. Chennai is a fascinating city with its
ancient temples and unique culture, golden sandy beaches and a marvelous
tradition of music and dance. You explore this lovely city in the afternoon,
immediately after arriving at the station. After the short city tour
you will check into your hotel which is a beach hotel outside Chennai
city.
Day 19
Chennai
Today will be spent in visiting two of the finest examples of ancient
South Indian architecture - Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.
Day 20
Chennai
The day will be spent in leisure. In the evening you will be hosted
a farewell dinner before being escorted to the domestic terminal for
flight to Delhi for return home or international airport for your flight
overseas.
Tour Cost |
1200$ |
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