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| 9 Days Passage through India |
| 'PRIVATELY GUIDED' TOUR- TRAVEL ANY DAY |
| Featuring Delhi, Jaipur, Agra- Taj Mahal, Khajuraho and Varanasi |
| Extend your tour to Ranthambore National Park |
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India's architecture is perhaps India's greatest glory. Among the most renowned monuments you will visit are the Mughal masterpieces: Humayun's tomb, Fatehpur Sikri and the Taj Mahal; and the vast Hindu temple complex in Khajuraho. Experience Hindu spirituality in the holy city of Varanasi. Meet the colorful and friendly people of India.
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Day 1
ARRIVE DELHI
Late night arrival in Delhi, capital of India. Its history goes back 2000 years. |
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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 - SAMODE - JAIPUR (BL)
Today we drive to Jaipur via Samode Palace, a perfect jeweled palace, with a unique blend of Rajput and Mughal style of architecture. Enjoy lunch in the stately banquets of Samode Palace. Later enjoy a camel ride into the village of Samode to experience firsthand rural life of India
Day 4
JAIPUR (B) |
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| 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 5
JAIPUR - AGRA (B)
Drive today to Agra visiting en route Fatehpur Sikri, the once fabled Mughal capital that now lies quietly but wonderfully preserved. |
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 Day 6
AGRA (B)
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. Also visit the Agra Fort and sample the arts of the region. |
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Day 7
AGRA - ORCHHA - KHAJURAHO (B)
A short train ride to Jhansi and then drive to Khajuraho visiting en route palaces and temples of Orchha.
Day 8
KHAJURAHO - VARANASI (B)
Tour the magnificent Khajuraho temples, known for their symmetry and design, and also for their intricate and erotic carvings. 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. |
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Day 9
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.
TOUR ENDS
Add 2 nights in Ranthambore National Park for a chance
to spot the 'elusive' Tiger.
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JAIPUR - RANTHAMBORE (BLD)
Drive today to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Afternoon nature drive by park vehicle. |
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Day 2
RANTHAMBORE (BLD)
Morning and Afternoon nature drive by park vehicle.
Day 3
RANTHAMBORE- BHARATPUR- AGRA (B)
A short train ride to Bharatpur and drive to Agra visiting en route Fatehpur Sikri, the once fabled Mughal capital that now lies quietly but wonderfully preserved.
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