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12 Days Crossroads of India
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ESCORTED WITH MINIMUM 8 AND MAXIMUM 16 PASSENGERS.
LOCALLY HOSTED IF LESS THAN 8 OR MAKE IT A WORLDVIEW 'PRIVATELY GUIDED' TOUR.
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India offers remarkable perspectives on where the modern world intersects with life as it has been lived for millennia. Itinerary includes the capital Delhi; the Taj Mahal, a poem in marble, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in an act of love; the rose pink city of Jaipur; the charming blue city of Jodhpur; the 15th century Jain temple at Ranakpur with exquisite marble carvings; romantic Udaipur with its lakes and palaces; and finally, witness Hindu rituals in Varanasi.
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Day 1 ARRIVE DELHI
Late night arrival in Delhi, capital of India. Its history goes back 2000 years.
TAJ PALACE
Day 2
DELHI (BD)
Tour New Delhi visiting the impressive Qutab Minar, a 234-ft sandstone tower and Humayun's Tomb. |
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| See the Government buildings and presidential palace along the broad and majestic Rajpath. Tour Old Delhi to see the Red Fort, a symbol of Mughal power. Drive through old Delhi and visit Raj Ghat, a memorial to the great Mahatma Gandhi. |
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Day 3 DELHI - AGRA (BL)
Drive today to Agra and visit the Agra Fort. ITC MUGHAL
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Day 4
AGRA (BD)
Visit the Taj Mahal built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648 AD in memory of his Queen. It took the world's best craftsmen and over 20,000 workers almost 20 years to build this dream. Afternoon sample the arts of the region.
Day 5 AGRA - JAIPUR (BL)
An interesting drive to Jaipur visiting en route Fatehpur Sikri, the once fabled Mughal capital that now lies quietly but wonderfully preserved. Surrounded on all sides by rugged hills and crowned with forts, Jaipur is aptly called the Pink City of India. TAJ JAIMAHAL PALACE |
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Day 6
JAIPUR (B)
This morning visit Amber Fort with a thrilling elephant ride. Inside, the fort find lavish courtyards, beautifully decorated halls and the Chamber of Mirrors. Afternoon tour Jaipur city visiting the Royal Observatory and Palace Museum. See the ornate and elaborate Palace of Winds, the Hawa Mahal, a striking landmark of Jaipur. Later explore the exotic 'bazaars' of Jaipur.
Day 7
JAIPUR - JODHPUR (BD)
Fly to Jodhpur. Jodhpur stands on a range of sandstone hills. Dominating the view is a massive fortress. Within the walls are royal palaces with priceless jewels and a striking collection of artifacts. Tour of the Meherangarh Fort and Jodhpur city. Visit the colorful downtown clock tower market. TAJ HARI MAHAL
Day 8
JODHPUR- ROHET (BLD)
Drive to Rohet, a small town surrounded by colorful villages. Participate in a Village Safari by jeeps. Experience first-hand the true rural life of India not often seen by tourists. CASTLE ROHET |
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Day 9
JODHPUR - UDAIPUR (BL)
On our drive to Udaipur visit the beautiful Jain temple of Ranakpur. Built in white marble it has exquisite intricate carvings. The city of Udaipur stands in a valley amid green hills on the banks of the wide, steel blue Lake Pichola. FATEH GARH |
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Day 10
UDAIPUR (BD)
Tour of Udaipur, visiting the vast and exquisite City Palace of the Maharana. Amber, jade and colored glass gives the palace a sparkling, yet ethereal quality. See the Fateh Sagar Lake and visit the Jagdish Temple. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Pichola including visit to the Jagmandir Palace. |
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Day 11
UDAIPUR -DELHI- VARANASI (BD)
Today we drive to Agra visiting en route Fatehpur Sikri, the once fabled Mughal capital that now lies quietly but wonderfully preserved. TAJ GATEWAY GANGES
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Day 12
VARANASI - DELHI - HOMEBOUND (B)
Early morning boat ride on the Ganges River. Thousands of devout Hindus descend to the holy waters of the Ganges for purification. Fly to Delhi. Day use rooms at an airport hotel. Later transfer to the airport to connect homebound flight.
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TOUR ENDS
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