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| 10 Days Heart of India |
| 'PRIVATELY GUIDED' TOUR- TRAVEL ANY DAY |
Featuring Delhi, Agra- Taj Mahal, Jaipur, Deogarh, Udaipur and Varanasi
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The 21st century India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, setting the stage of remake India. Though history is a record of the past, it lives in the present and waits in the future. India offers remarkable perspectives on where the modern world intersects with life as it has been lived for millennia. Itinerary includes the modern capital Delhi; the Taj Mahal, a poem in marble, built by Emperor Shah Jehan in an act of love the rose pink city of Jaipur; charmed world of the bygone era at Deogarh; romantic city of Udaipur with its lakes and palaces; and finally, experience Hindu spirituality in the holy city of Varanasi.
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Day 1
ARRIVE DELHI
Late night arrival in Delhi, capital of India. Its history goes back 2000 years.
Day 2
DELHI (B)
New Delhi tour visits 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. On return, visit Raj Ghat, a memorial to the great Mahatma Gandhi.
Day 3
DELHI - AGRA (B)
First class train ride to Agra. 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 visit the Agra fort and sample the arts of the region.
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Day 4
AGRA - JAIPUR (B)
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.
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Day 5
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. |
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Day 6
JAIPUR- DEOGARH (B)
Drive to Deogarh, 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. |
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Day 7
DEOGARH- UDAIPUR (B)
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. |
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Day 8
UDAIPUR (B)
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 9
UDAIPUR -DELHI- VARANASI (B)
Fly to Varanasi. With its array of shrines, temples and palaces, rising in several tiers from the River Ganges water's edge, Varanasi is the holiest city for Hindus. Tour Sarnath, the site where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon. Evening witness the prayer ceremonies at the ghats.
Day 10 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. Later transfer to the airport to connect homebound flight.
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