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Arrive
Delhi
Arrive Delhi and meet our representative at the arrival hall.
In the afternoon proceed on a tour of the capital city. In the
tour of the Old city visit Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jahan;
see Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosque in India, Raj Ghat- the
memorial of Mahatma Gandhi and Shanti Van; walk along Chandni
Chowk, the silver street of Delhi bustling with activity. |
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To
Rishikesh
Leave early and drive 5 hours to Rishikesh- an important point for
beginning trips to Himalayan shrines Yamunotri, Gangotri,
Kedarnath and Badrinath. A tour of this place will take you to
Bharat Mandir the oldest temple; Nilkanth Mahadev believed to be
the place where Lord Shiva drank the poison churned out of the
cosmic ocean; Raghunath Mandir and Triveni Ghat generally regarded
as the most important places for religious ceremonies in Rishikesh.
Also visit Chandreshwar Temple, Someshwar Temple, Lakshman and
Shatrughan temples, if time permits. Some better known Ashrams are
Sivanand Ashram started by Swami Sivanand, it has today grown into
the Divine Life Society with branches in India and abroad; Yoga
Niketan, an important meditation and Raja Yoga center; Swargashram,
Geeta Bhavan |
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Lucknow
Drive 35kms to Haridwar for Har-Ki-Pauri, the sacred ghat
constructed by King Vikramaditya in the memory of his brother
Bhartrihari. The temple of Chandi Devi atop the Neel Parvat on the
other bank of river Ganges was constructed in AD 1929 by Suchat
Singh, the then King of Kashmir. The Vaishno Devi Temple here is
newly constructed and a true replica of the original Vaishno Devi
temple in Jammu. The Gurukul Kangadi University is a center of
learning where education is imparted in the traditional Indian
way. In the evening connect an overnight train to Lucknow.
Overnight onboard. |
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Lucknow
Arrive Lucknow in the wee hours. Transfer to hotel. In the
afternoon explore the city which was abode of the Nawabs of Avadh.
Visit great Imambara built in the 18th century. Also visit The
Lucknow Residency where the British Residents lived. |
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Allahabad
Travel to Allahabad by road. It has been a holy pilgrimage for
Indians for thousands of years. Renowned for its University too,
Allahabad has been responsible for giving the country some of its
national political leaders and many scholars. Visit Sangam and
Allahabad Fort with other attractions like Patalipuri Temple and
Ashok Pillar etc. |
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To
Sirsa
Early morning transfer to Sangam and switch over to your boat for
a half day cruise to Sisar. All meals would be served on board the
boat. On arrival in Sisar you will be transferred to your hotel/
camp. |
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To Gopigunj
Cruise from Sirsa to Gopiganj . All meals would be served on
board. |
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To Chunar
Cruise along down to Chunar. Upon arrival, check-in at guest house
for overnight stay |
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To
Varanasi
Cruise from Chunar to Varanasi enroute visiting Fort Ramnagar
Palace. On arrival check-in at hotel for overnight stay. During
the course of the day you can visit Sarnath, an important Buddhist
pilgrimage point. Lord Buddha traveled to Sarnath to preach his
first sermon. It has many Stupas, Monastries and temples.
Overnight at the hotel. |
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Varanasi
Enjoy a boat ride on River Ganges. The most important facet of
this holy city is the river and the Ghats lining its southern bank
in the city. From dawn to dusk the Ghats are thronged by thousands
of devotees, who perform their holy rituals in the hope of
attaining eternal salvation, the ‘Nirvana’. Also visit temples
like Kashi Vishwanath dedicated to Lord Shiva; Bharat Mata Mandir
dedicated to Mother India; Durga Temple, dedicated to the Goddess
Durga; Alamgir Mosque- originally a temple dedicated to Vishnu but
now an odd mixture of Hindu and Muslim architectural styles |
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Khajuraho
Travel by flight to Khajuraho today. In the afternoon proceed on a
city tour of Khajuraho. This city is renowned for its magnificent
temples built by the Chandela Kings. They are divided into three-
eastern, western and southern group of Temples. Other noteworthy
temples are Devi Jagadambe Temple, Chitragupta, Ishwanat,
Lakshmana, Varaha and Matangeshwara Temple. |
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To
Agra
In time transfer to airport enable board flight for Agra. Met and
assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit the
Taj Mahal. 20,00 workmen worked for 22 years to complete this
poetry in marble built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for
his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains; Visit Agra
Fort, a blend of architectural styles used during the reign of
three emperors.
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To
Delhi
Morning depart for Delhi by road. A distance of 220kms will be
covered in four hours. In the afternoon proceed on tour of the
capital city. In the New city visit Qutab Minar, the tallest stone
tower in India, Humayun’s Tomb built in the Indo Persian style and
a predecessor to The Taj Mahal in Agra, India Gate – A War
Memorial Arch; Lakshmi Narayan - a Hindu temple. Also drive past
the Presidents house, Parliament house, Government secretariat
buildings and Connaught place - the heart of New Delhi a busy
shopping center.
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Leave
Delhi
In time transfer to airport enable board flight for onward
destination
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Tour Cost on Request |
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Package Includes:
- The above package is valid for minimum of 02 persons traveling together.
- Accommodation in all the hotels on single/twin/triple sharing basis, as per the list above.
- Breakfast on all days.
- All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Expenditure tax wherever applicable.
- All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by air-conditioned transport.
- Services of an English speaking local guide.
- All meals ex Allahabad till Chunar and an accompanying guide.
- Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc.
- Train fare as per the itinerary.
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