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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. 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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To
Agra
Drive 4 hours enjoying picturesque countryside to Agra. Tour the
city for its 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; Agra Fort, a blend of architectural styles used
during the reign of three emperors; Itmad-Ud-Daulah and Sikandra-
Akbar’s mausoleum. Pay another visit to Taj Mahal and ride a cycle
rickshaw to the monument. Spend time gazing at one of the Seven
Wonders of the World and return in the evening to your hotel. |
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To Varanasi
In the morning enjoy an excursion to Fatehpur Sikri, the red
sandstone city of yesteryears. The city was built by the Mughal
Emperor Akbar in AD 1564 in honour of the Muslim saint Sheikh
Salim Chisthi. One of the major attractions of this city is the
marble tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisthi. Return to Agra in the
afternoon. Rest of the time is free till evening when you will
board an overnight train to Varanasi. Overnight on board the
train. |
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Arrive
Varanasi
Arrive Varanasi in the morning. Later 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. Also see
Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage point |
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To
Kolkatta
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’. Afternoon is to
explore the colorful bazaars walking around. You will be
transferred to railway station in the evening to board train for
Kolkata. Overnight on board the train. |
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Arrive
Kolkatta
Arrive Kolkata, once the capital of the British Empire, formerly
known as Calcutta , it remains the cultural capital of India with
strong tradition in literature and fine arts. During your tour
later in the day you will have a chance to visit Victoria
Memorial, an impressive white marble building housing Raj
memorabilia; Indian Museum, a treasure house of Indian art; Fort
William, the first fort built in Kolkata; St.Paul’s Cathedral
built in the indo-Gothic style; Birla Planetarium; Marble Palace,
a private residence with a fine collection of art, including some
by Sir Joshua Reynolds; Jorasanko the residence of Rabindranath
Tagore and drive past various buildings like St John’s Church, St
Andrew’s Belvedere, Hastings House and The Green Church. |
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In
Kolkatta
Morning is free to visit Dakshineshwar Temple dedicated to Kali
and built in the architectural style of Bengal; Botanical Gardens
covering 110 hectares and having a number of rare plants,
including a 200-year-old banyan tree etc. Check out and transfer
to railway station to connect overnight train to Hyderabad.
Overnight on board the train. |
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Hyderabad
Arrive in the morning. Later visit the Salar Jung Museum, housing
the single largest collection ever made by one man, Mir Yusuf Ali
Salar Jung, prime minister to the Nizam of Hyderabad. In the
afternoon visit the city of Hyderabad for its Char Minar, the city
of symbol with four minarets. Mecca Masjid, one of the grandest
mosques built with high colonnades and graceful arches made from
single slabs of granite. Sri Venkateshwara Temple, one of the
newer temples built providing a fine example of 20th century
temple architecture. Overnight aboard the train to Chennai |
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In
Chennai
Tour the city known for Fort St. George built by the British and
now housing the Secretariat. Drive along the Marina Beach, the
second longest in the world driving past Chennai University, the
Senate House and the Palace of the Nawabs of the Carnatic, to the
San Thomse Cathedral where the apostle is buried. Visit the
ancient Kapaleeshwar Temple dedicated to Shiva; Little Mount
Shrine considered to be the place where St Thomas lived and
preached; St Thomas Mount is where St Thomas, it is said, was
assassinated. In the second half of this day visit the National
Art Gallery and Government Museum, which are over 100 years old.
Also visit Cholamandal Artists’ Village for contemporary art
produced in artist’s commune. |
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Chennai
Proceed for an excursion to Mahabalipuram & Kancheepuram. The
ancient Pallava port, 64km from Chennai, Mamalapuram is today the
site of several sculpture marvels. The places to be visited are
Arjuna’s Penance, Krishna Mandapam, Varaha Mandapam, Five Rathas
and Shore Temples. Later visit Kancheepuram, one of the seven
sacred cities of India and also home to the famous silk and cotton
weaving industry. Return to Chennai and connect an overnight train
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To
Trivandram
Arrive Trivandrum named after the holy serpent, the
thousand-headed Anantha, one of the major Indian cities on the
famed Malabar Coast. In the city you will be taken on a guided
tour to Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu
depicting the deity reclining on the holy serpent, Anantha; Napier
Museum with a fine collection of Kerala bronzes, ornaments and
costumes; Sri Chitra Art Gallery having Mughal and Rajput
miniatures and a collection of Raja Ravi Varma of Travancore’s
works. |
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To Cape
Take a full day trip to Kanyakumari, famous for its brilliant
sunsets and sunrises. It is India’s ‘land’s’ end at the confluence
of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. On an offshore
rock, in memory of Swami Vivekananda, the Indian philosopher who
would contemplate here, stands Vivekananda Rock Memorial.
Kanyaumari is the only place in India where one can watch the sun
set and moon rise simultaneously on a full moon evening. Return in
the evening to Trivandrum.
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To
Cochin
Morning in time transfer to railway station enable board train to
Cochin, a myriad of tiny islands set in the shimmering blue
Arabian Sea, against a lush backdrop. It has one of the most
beautiful harbors on India’s west coast. For centuries it has been
an important trading post. Its cosmopolitan spirit is visible in
the temples, mosques and synagogues that rise against the city’s
skyline.
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Cochin
Visit Dutch Palace, built by the Portuguese known for its murals
depicting scenes fro the Ramayana and the Mahabharata; Koonan
Kurishu Shrine which is a small chapel, Jewish Synagogue which has
a number of copper plates inscribed in the Hebrew script; Fort
Kochi, St Francis Church, the oldest one to be constructed by
Europeans in India; Santa Cruz Basilica with a beautifully painted
ceiling, and, Chinese Fishing Nets near the harbor’s entrance. In
time transfer to railway station enable board train for Goa.
Overnight on board the train.
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Arrive
Goa
Arrive Goa and transfer to your beach resort for three nights’
stay. Goa, a tiny emerald land of 3,702 Sq.Kms. on the west coast
of India, with its natural scenic beauty, attractive beaches,
churches and temples, famous for it\'s architecture, feasts and
festivals and above all hospitable people with a rich cultural
milieu, has an ideal tourist profile.
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In
Goa
During your half day tour today you will visit Panjim City &
Mandovi River, Dona Paula for a panoramic view of the Arabian sea;
Calangute, Anjuna, Colva, Miramar and Vagator Beaches; Old Goa
with its churches and museums; Panaji and its fishing wharfs,
statues and markets; the colorful Mapusa Bazaar; Ponda and its
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Goa
Full day is at leisure.
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To
Mumbai
Last day in Goa and in the evening board a train on this tour for
Mumbai. Overnight aboard the train.
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Leave
Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai and transfer to the city to check in at one of the
hotels. Freshen up before starting a tour which would include Mani
Bhavan, the house where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay during his
visits to Mumbai; Prince Of Wales Museum having a priceless
collection of art and sculpture and Jain Temple. Drive past the
“Tower Of Silence”, delightful Kamla Nehru Park and Hanging
Gardens situated on the slope of Malabar Hill offering a panoramic
view of Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach. Also drive past Crawford
Market, Mumbai High Court etc. Visit The Gateway Of India, a
splendid arch by the Arabian Sea, built to commemorate the royal
visit in 1927. Late evening you will be transferred to
International airport to connect your onward flight.
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Tour Cost on Request |
Package includes:
- 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 an air-conditioned transport.
- Services of an English speaking local guide.
- Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc.
- Train fare as per the itinerary.
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