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Day 01 : Arrive Delhi by OS 33 at 22:20 hours
Check in at Surya Shelter hotel in Delhi on the first day of Classical
India group tour with India At Its Best.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi-Alsisar, 260 km/5-6 hours
Have an early breakfast as warm hotel attendants please you with
efficient services and hospitality.
Drive to heritage Alsisar in Rajasthan, India at 0900 hours
On arrival at Alsisar in Rajasthan, India check-in at the Indra
Vilas Hotel.
Overnight at Alsisar.
Day 03 : Alsisar
Enjoy an ethnic meal early in the morning and set out on a fascinating
camel cart ride at 0900 hours and see the enamoring attractions
of beautiful Alsisar.
The Indravilas is an authentic heritage mansion, restored, to serve
as a comfortable haveli for present day travelers. Constructed by
Indrajit Kejriwal, the Indra Vilas mansion is the largest of many
such magnificent palaces ornate with colorful frescoes, scattered
all over Alsisar.
Walk towards the romantic desert hamlet located at a three-hundred
meter walk across the village market. See the local temples and
befriend local folk who are ever ready to feed you on tales of valor.
Laze on the banks of the village tank and drink in the rustic charm
of this heritage destination in Rajasthan, India.
Special dinner with cultural program at the hotel.
Day 04 : Alsisar-Mandawa-Jaipur, 205 km
Relish your breakfast and set out on a drive to Mandawa
at 0900 hours with the Cultural India Group Tour. See the brilliant
mansions that dot the Mandawa landscape - a Marwari dominated region,
rich in monumental grandeur.
Travel to the havelis of Mukandgarh, Dundlod and Nawalgarh.
Continue driving to Jaipur and check-in at a hotel on arrival.
Dinner and overnight at the Jaipur hotel.
Day 05 : Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel and begin a heritage walk through the corridors
of Amber, located on the outskirts of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
An interesting fusion of Hindu and Muslim architecture, the Amber
Fort was constructed by Raja Mansingh in the 16th century. See the
Kali Temple, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Jai Mandir and other palatial
structures located within the glorious walls of Amber in Jaipur
with Classical India Group Tour.
At 1400 hours the India At Its Best tour guide takes you on a sightseeing
tour of the Pink City Jaipur hich was built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer-king 260 years ago. Tour the City Palace Complex, Hawa Mahal built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, Jantar
Mantar, Ram Niwas Gardens and other monuments in Jaipur.
1930 hours - Dinner at the hotel.
Day 06 : Jaipur-Ranthambore drive, 185 km/4 hours
Begin an exciting drive to Ranthambore at 0900 hours. Check-in at
the Ranthambhore Regency Hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Dine on a buffet dinner at the hotel at 1930 hours
Day 07 : Ranthambhore
A thrilling Ranthambhore forest safari awaits you today. Drive back
to the hotel later in the evening and let local artists demonstrate
the skill of tying a traditional Rajasthani turban.
Enjoy an afternoon jungle safari through dhok, salai, ronj and
palm trees. Stop near forest nullahs; try to spot wild animals and enjoy
the splendor of forest lakes such as the Milak talao, Rajbaugh and
Padam talao where wild animals and birds congregate for drinking
water and freshening up.
Ranthambore National Park is home to many wild animals such as tigers, leopards, nilgai, sambar, chital,
hyenas, jackals, foxes, ratels, langurs, sloth bears and over 300
bird species. You could see many of these on your Ranthambore tour.
1930 hours - Buffet Dinner at the hotel.
Day 08 : Ranthambhore-Agra drive, 310 km/7 hours
Relish a sumptuous breakfast and embark on a drive to Agra in Uttar
Pradesh, India. See the red sandstone Mughal monuments within the
Fatehpur Sikri en route.
On arrival, check-in at Clarks Shiraz hotel.
1930 hours - Dinner at the hotel.
Day 09 : Agra-Varanasi train - departure at 23:20 hours
See the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmad-Ud-Daullah's tomb as you
explore the priceless architectural treasures of Agra with Classical
India Group Tour Packages. Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal, an inimitable poem in white marble is the first expression of love of an Emperor Shah Jahan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was completed in 1653 AD. Agra Fort, the imposing structure on the banks of the river Yamuna is replete with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period, including the beautiful Pearl Mosque. It was designed and built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah was built in 1622 AD by Empress Nur Jehan, in memory of her father, Ghias-ud-Din Beg. It is considered a precursor of the Taj Mahal.
Check-out 1200 hours
Spend the afternoon at leisure.
1930 hours Dinner and transfer to Tundla Station for boarding a
train to Varanasi.
Night on Board - 2nd AC Sleeper
Day 10 : Arrive Mughal Sarai (Varanasi) at 0740 hours
Check in at the Palace on Ganges hotel with assistance from the
tour guide on arrival in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Freshen up and embark on a city sightseeing tour at 1400 hours.
Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world, and believed to be founded 3000 years ago, is one of the 7 holiest cities of the Hindus. It was a flourishing trading centre in 500 BC when the Buddha came to Sarnath to preach his first sermon. A city of great wealth and religious importance when the Chinese traveller, Hiuen Tsang, visited it in the 7th century. Visit the Vishwanath Golden Temple, the abode of great God Shiva, Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir and Banaras Hindu University Classical India Group Tour Packages.
1930 hours - Dinner at the hotel.
Day 11 : Varanasi
Sip early morning tea at 0600 hours and set out on a walk near the
tranquil Varanasi Ghats that are as old as ever.
At 0630 hours you set out on a boat cruise on river Ganges as you
enjoy the sight of pilgrims performing rituals on the holy Ghats
of River Ganges. On stone platforms under palm leaf umbrellas, the Pandas-Brahmin priests preside over rites and rituals. The boat trip will cover various ghats including the cremation sites. Every pious Hindu believes that to die in Kashi (Varanasi)and to be cremated on the banks of the Ganges is to attain release from the cycle of birth and death.
Set out on a Sarnath tour at 1400 hours. Sarnath, is 7 km from the city and is where Buddha preached his first sermon more than 2500 years ago. The site is marked by the massive Dhamek stupa which is believed to date back to 500 AD. Nearby is a Museum where a rare collection of manuscripts and other items related with Lord Buddha can be seen
1930 hours - Dinner at the hotel.
Day 12 : Varanasi-Delhi flight : 9W 724/1440-1600 hours
0800 hours - Breakfast at the hotel
Morning at leisure
Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi
Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 13 : Delhi-Dep.
After a heavy breakfast the Classical India Group Tour package takes
you to the celebrated attractions and monuments of Old Delhi as
well as New Delhi, India.
Old Delhi: Here you can see Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1638 AD, Jama Mosque the largest mosque in India also built by Shah Jahan, Raj Ghat and Shanti van - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and take a drive pastChandni Chowk, the busy shopping hub of Old Delhi.
New Delhi: visit the Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD), Humayun's Tomb - the fine monument believed to be forerunner of the Taj Mahal, India Gate, the 42 metre high arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers, drive past Parliament House, President's House, Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan Temple and Connaught Place.
1930 hours - Dinner at the hotel.
Late evening transfer to the airport for flight to Copenhagen via
Vienna
Day 14 : Delhi-Copenhagen : OS 34 at 01:20 hours
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