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Temple Pilgrimage Tour
Art
and Architecture Tours - 18 days
package
Sacred India offers a 18 day
Art and Architecture tour in which we are showing the main
architectural highlights of Delhi (Qutub Minar, Shajahan
Jami Majid etc.), classical temples of Khajuraho, a visit to
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort , a visit to Udaipur, the city of
Lakes, Palaces and the Gardens. Visit of the City Palace and
its Museum a full day excursion to caves of Ajanta , Ellora
, Elephanta, and a lot more...... |
Itinerary For Art
and Architecture
18 days Package |
Day 01: Arrive in
Delhi
Arrive in Delhi , warm welcome with flower garlands and
transfer to hotel . overnight
Day 02: Delhi
Morning tour of historic city of Old Delhi to include
magnificent Red Fort. The Jama Masjid , India`s largest
mosque, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi .
Afternoon sightseeing in New Delhi to include Humayun`s
Tomb, Bhai Temple , Qutab Minar , India gate and Government
buildings . overnight at hotel
Day 03: Delhi - Varanasi
Morning after breakfast fly to Varanasi. Varanasi is the
holiest of the Hindu cities and here you will get your first
view of the sacred Ganges river . You will do a excursion to
village of Sarnath in the afternoon , where Lord Buddha gave
his first sermon. overnight at hotel
Day 04: Varanasi - Khajuraho
This morning an early start for a dawn boat ride on the
Ganges river . Ritual is a very important aspect of Hinduism
and there is no better place to observe it than at the
Ganges. You will view the thread ceremony, head shaving and
food being offered to the departing souls. Also along its
bank witness devotees bathing, cremating their dead and
doing laundry . A walk through narrow twisting lanes will
give you a chance to witness the various rituals of the
pilgrims and followed by city tour . In the afternoon depart
for Khajuraho . overnight
Day 05: Khajuraho - Orchha
This morning half day sightseeing of the temples in
Khajuraho includes the tour of 09th to 13th century erotic
Hindu temples. Well preserved the sculptures depict gods,
goddesses, warriors, animals and amorous couples. Afternoon
drive to Orchha . overnight
Day 06: Orchha - Jhansi - Agra
Morning tour of Orchha - walk by the century old temples and
forts, each with its own poignant history, and rest amidst
the beauty of the ruins. Amongst the various imposing
edifices, of particular interest are the Jehangiri Mahal,
built by Raja Bir Singh Deo to commemorate the visit of
Moghul Emperor Jehangir, the Raj Mahal and the Laxmi Narayan
temple, both noted for their fine frescoes and mural .
Evening transfer to Jhansi railway station to connect with
Shatabdi express(1805/2035 hrs) for Agra. Overnight
Day 07: Agra
Morning after breakfast begin the full day sightseeing of
Agra . Agra is the home of the Taj Mahal and the famous Red
Fort. The Moghul Emperor Shah Jehan built the extravagant
Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his most beloved wife and was
imprisoned in the Red Fort overlooking the Taj by his son
until death . Both buildings are truly spectacular and the
Taj Mahal is now one of the wonders of the World. overnight
Day 08: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri . This
was emperor Akbar`s capital designed and built in Red stone
the city is another architectural wonder . Later drive to
Jaipur . overnight
Day 09: Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort riding on the Elephant back
. Afternoon city tour of the famous " Pink City" which
reminds of a glorious past and there is so much to see and
enjoy here . It is also famous for its blue - art pottery
and inlaid brasswork . overnight
Day 10: Jaipur - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur on arrival transfer to Hotel.
overnight
Day 11: Jodhpur
Gateway to the Thar desert , the city is known for its
striking Forts, stately palaces and gracious buildings .
Some of these are now India`s finest hotels. The city was
built in 1459 by Rao Jodha of The Rajput clan.
Sightseeing in Jodhpur includes Mehrangarh Fort built by the
city's founder five centuries ago , Jaswant Thada , museum ,
bazaar and excursion to Mandore . overnight
Day 12: Jodhpur - Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur enroute visit Ranakpur temple
complex ( open at 1200 hours ). Ranakpur the 15th century
Chaumukh Jain temple , one of the most beautiful crafted
sculpted temples in India . overnight
Day 13: Udaipur
Udaipur is the most romantic city in Rajasthan. With its
hilltop fortesses , fairytale palaces and exotic legends and
its urben and industrial centre, the city is proud of its
heritage as a centre for performing arts, painting and
crafts. Most of the marble palaces and fortification have
now been transformed into palace hotels .
Sightseeing of Udaipur include , City palace museum ,
Bharatiya Lok Mandal , Sahelyon Ki bari , Partap memorial
and afternoon boat ride on the lake pichola to visit
Jagmandir. Overnight
Day 14: Udaipur - Mumbai
Morning fly to Mumbai ( 0850-1035 ) on arrival transfer to
hotel and followed by City tour of Bombay - the great port
city with its Victorian Gothic buildings from the British
Raj Era mingling with the modern. The tour includes 'Gateway
of India' overlooking the Harbour, the 'Towers of Silence',
'Marine Drive', the 'Colaba Causeway' - the commercial heart
of Bombay and the Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colourful
outdoor 'laundry'. Drive upto the Malabar Hill to the lovely
'Hanging Gardens' and the Kamla Nehru Park from where you
will get a wonderful view of Mumbai and the Arabian Sea,
spread out before you. Also visit Mani Bhawan, a small
museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi,
and the bustling Crawford Market. Afternoon free for own
activities . Overnight at hotel
Day 15: Mumbai - Aurangabad
Morning fly to Aurangabad , on arrival full day excursion to
famous Ajanta caves . These 2nd century caves are fine
achievements by Buddhist monks. Beautiful frescoes, wall
paintings and vivid sculptures reflect the peak of ancient
Indian art and architecture . The horseshoeshaped gorge has
30 caves built in two phases spread over a period of 900
years .
Day 16: Aurangabad - Mumbai
Morning excursion to Ellora caves . The World Heritage site
is one of the fines example of rock cut caves . There are 34
caves- 12 Buddhist (600-800 AD) 17 Hindu( 900 AD) and five
Jain (800-1000 AD). Cave 16 is the most famous and has Lord
Shiva sculpted on the rocks. The largest monolith in the
world it is said to have taken 7000 laborers , working in
continuous shifts and 150 Years to build. The other popular
cave is No 32 where a shrine contains the seated Lord
Mahavir , last of the 24 tirthankars of Jainism .
Evening transfer to airport for your flight to Mumbai .
overnight at hotel
Day 17: Mumbai
Morning, one hour boat ride across Mumbai Harbour brings you
to the lush green Elephanta Island. Here, visit some of the
huge and intricately carved Elephanta Caves that date back
to the 8th century. For rows of massive columns cut into
solid rock from three magnificent avenues, lead to the
outstanding three-headed sculpture representing Brahma the
Creator, Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer.
Dedicated to Shiva, the beauty and power of these phenomenal
sculptures depicting the various manifestations of Shiva is
overpowering
Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Hotel
Day 18: Mumbai - Departure
Early morning transfer to international airport for your
onward flight home. |
Art & Architecture
Tour Cost : 17 Nights / 18 Days |
Our Per person cost for the above program minimum based on 02
passengers staying in superior tourist hotels:
Superior Tourist Hotels (3/4*)
| 02 Passengers on twin sharing usd |
=$2538.00 per person |
| 04 passengers on twin sharing usd |
=$2472.00 per person |
| 06 passengers on twin sharing usd |
=$2329.00 per person |
| Single room supplement usd |
=$3858.00 *Single |
| Entrance fee supplement usd |
= $114.00 per person |
| Air Fare supplement usd |
= $665.00 per person |
(DEL/VNS/HJR, UDR/BOM/IXU/BOM : Economy class )
Hotels used : Hotel Vasant Continental - Delhi , Clarks -
Varanasi, Jass Radisson - Khajuraho, Orchha Resort - Orchha,
Trident Hilton - Agra , Clarks Amer/ Park Plaza - Jaipur,
Trident Hilton/ Shiv Niwas Palace- Udaipur , Fariyas /Kohinoor -
Mumbai, Rama - Aurangabad, Fariyas /Kohinoor - Mumbai |
| Services Include: |
- Accommodation on twin sharing as per the above mentioned
hotels or similar on bed & breakfast basis
- Arrival/departure transfer and sightseeing as per the above
program with a/c amb car for 02 Passengers and Tempo Traveler for 04
and 06 Passengers.
- English speaking local guide for sightseeing
- Boat ride on river Ganges in Varanasi.
- Elephant ride in Jaipur
- Boatride in Udaipur
- Train fare in AC Chair car for sector Jhansi - Agra.
- Assistance services
Does not include : Above mentioned cost does not include any air
fare , airport tax , unspecified meals , table drinking ,
telephone call , laundry , camera fee, Entrance fee , tips,
insurance and any other expenses of personal nature and not
mentioned above
*Certain Restrictions apply, Rates are valid from 01
September`2009 to 15 April`2010 EXCEPT 23 DEC TO 05 JAN . Prices
are subject to change based on availability.
NOTE: Please note above rates does not include any Christmas &
New Year Eve Dinner supplement |
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