15 Days Glimpses of Colorful India

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Delhi Airport
1 stop
1
On arrival at Delhi airport meet and greet by our representative later transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Old Delhi City tour
3 stops
2
Jama Masjid
Today after breakfast driver pick up you from the hotel and you will be starting the first places called Jama Masjid:- Jama Masjid is another marvelous treasure of the Old City, and is the largest mosque in India. Its courtyard can hold an incredible 25,000 devotees. The mosque took 13 years to build, and was completed in 1650. A strenuous climb to the top of its southern tower will reward you with a stunning view across the rooftops of Delhi. Be sure to dress appropriately when visiting the mosque or you won't be allowed in. This means covering your head, legs, and shoulders. Attire is available there.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Pasar Chandni Chowk
The Chandni Chowk (Moonlight Square) is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, India. Chandni Chowk is located close to Old Delhi Railway Station. The Red Fort monument is located within the market. It was built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor of India Shah Jahan and designed by his daughter Jahanara. The market was once divided by canals (now closed) to reflect moonlight and remains one of India's largest wholesale markets. Spice Market: -A bit west of Chandni Market you will find yourself on KhariBaoli Road in the heart of Asia's largest wholesale spice market. Here we found hundreds of shops dealing in refined, local and exotic spices. This large market area is rich in color and photographic opportunities and is well worth seeking out.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Red Fort
Delhi's most famous monument, the Red Fort, stands as a powerful reminder of the Mughal emperors who ruled India. Its walls, which stretch for over two kilometers (1.2 miles), were built in 1638 to keep out invaders. However, they failed to stop the fort being captured by the Sikhs and the British. (*Fort is closed on every Monday) After visiting this place return to the hotel & overnight stay at hotel in Delhi
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Delhi - Jaipur
3 stops
5
City Palace of Jaipur
After breakfast proceeds to Jaipur. It is 5 to 6 hours journey by car. We will have First coffee Break for 15-20 min after crossing Delhi. After Reaching Jaipur meet your tour guide then we will have lunch and then start a sightseeing tour of a few places of Jaipur visit. Start with the first places is:- City Palace:-situated in the heart of the old City, it occupies about one-seventh of the old city area. The palace is a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture, it houses a Seven storeyed Chandra Mahal in the center, which affords a fine view of the gardens and the city. Diwan-E-Am (Hall of public audience) has intricate decorations and collection of manuscripts, Diwan-E-Khas (Hall of private audience) has a marble pawed gallery Mubarak Mahal has a rich collection of costumes and textiles. There is a Clock Tower near Mubarak Mahal. SilehKhana has a collection of armory and weapons.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
6
Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
Jantar Mantar:-built in 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the huge masonry instruments were used to study the movement of constellations and stars in the sky. Enormous sun-dial still provides accurate time, which is subject to daily corrections.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
7
Albert Hall Museum
Albert Hall Museum:- situated in the Ram Niwas Garden. This graceful building was founded in 1876 by Prince Albert (also known as Albert Hall). It has a rare collection of archaeological and handicraft pieces. Here you will be stopping to get a chance to take photographs its a drive pass visit. Later check-in to the hotel in Jaipur for overnight stay.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Jaipur City Tour
3 stops
8
Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind
Early morning after breakfast proceed to guided tour of Jaipur, Direct sunlight on the Hawa Mahal is most amazing sights to see from outside and will stop there for the photoshoot Hawa mahal:-built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, is the most recognizable monument of Jaipur. The 5 storied stunning semi-octagonal monument having 152 windows with over hanging latticed balconies is a fine piece of Rajput architecture. Originally designed for the royal ladies to watch and enjoy the processions and other activities, on the street below. Now it houses a well laid out museum. The display “Jaipur past and present” is the special feature of this newly setup museum.
25 minutes • Admission ticket not included
9
Amber Palace
Amer Fort:-The old capital of the Kachhwahas stands atop a range of craggy hills. The fort is remarkable as much for the majestic grandeur of its surroundings as for its sturdy battlements and beautiful palaces. It is a fine blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. The solemn dignity of it red sandstone and white marble pavilions, when reflected in the lake at the foot hill, is a sight to behold. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
10
Jal Mahal
JalMahal:-On the way to Amer, this small palace is set in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. Renovation around the lake is in progress. You can get a chance to stop here to take photographs for this beautiful palace. After Sightseeing we will stop for lunch after visit most Unique Art of Jaipur which is Block printing. Later back to Hotel, Stay overnight at hotel in Jaipur.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Jaipur - Pushkar
1 stop
11
Pushkar Lake
After breakfast proceeds to Pushkar.On arrival check-in Hotel. Later visit:- Pushkar Lake:-Hindus from all across India consider Pushkar Lake to be one of the most sacred lakes of India. According to legend, the origin of this lake was the lotus flower petals that fell on earth from Lord Brahma’s hands. The lake is surrounded by 52 palaces, 400 temples and 52 bathings ‘ghats’, which are a series of steps leading to the lake. Every year in November, pilgrims take a holy dip in this lake. It is believed that the water of the lake is capable of cleansing sins and curing skin diseases. A fair called Pushkar Fair is also held near this lake, every year. Later return to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Pushkar.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Pushkar tour
1 stop
12
Today after breakfast start sightseeing tour in Pushkar and visit: Brahma Temple:-The Brahma Temple is the lone Hindu temple in India where Lord Brahma, the Creator of the World is worshipped. This major attraction of Pushkar is situated on the banks of the Pushkar Lake and is considered to have a special position in the Hindu Pantheons. Built-in the 14th century, the temple comprises a raised platform, red spire, stone slabs, marble floors and an image of ‘hans’ or swan, Lord Brahma’s vehicle. A life-size four-armed idol of Lord Brahma and a silver carved turtle is situated inside the temple. It is customary for pilgrims to stand on the steps and put coins to mark the deaths and births of their loved ones. Pushkar Market:-The Pushkar Bazaar offers a variety of items, especially during the annual Pushkar Fair. The items available here are Rajasthani costumes and puppets, embroidered fabrics, souvenirs, bangles and beads, decorative pieces and accessories, curios, embroidered shoes, brass utensils, glass lamps, bags, belts, and many more handicraft items. Majority of the traditional items are brought to the Pushkar Bazaar from Barmer District and other tribal areas of Rajasthan. Stay overnight at hotel in Pushkar.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Pushkar - Ranthambore
1 stop
13
Ranthambore National Park
After breakfast proceeds to Ranthambore. On arrival at Ranthambore check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Ranthambore
Admission ticket free
Day 8
Ranthambore Safari Excursion
1 stop
14
Ranthambore National Park
Early morning leave you will be meeting with your Naturalist to start first morning canter sharing Safari to visit "Ranthambore National Park" after 03 hours spend your time in this Jungle back to the hotel take breakfast and day free in the hotel. Afternoon again meet sharing canter safari with naturalist and visit to the "National Park"
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Ranthambore - Agra
1 stop
15
Chand Baori, Abhaneri
Today after breakfast drive to Agra the city of Taj Mahal. On the way you can not forget to visit: Chand Baori is said to be named after a local ruler called Raja Chanda. The oldest parts of the step-well date from the 8th century onwards, but the upper stories were built around the 18th century during the Mughal era. It does consists of 3,500 narrow steps over 13 stories. It extends approximately 30 m (100 ft) into the ground, making it one of the deepest and largest step wells in India. Later proceed to Agra, Upon arrival in Agra check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Agra
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 10
Agra tour - Delhi
2 stops
16
Taj Mahal
Today wake up early morning meet with your tour guide at the hotel and visit:- Taj Mahal:-You cannot think of Agra without thinking of TajMahal. Or, you might not have thought of Agra were it not for the monument of love. TajMahal, the white marble beauty was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, MumtazMahal. The monument stands proof for the brilliance of Mughal architecture. Named as one of the wonders of the world, TajMahal stands the test of time. It has been declared as a World Heritage Site in the year 1983. It is a feast to your eyes and senses to watch the unmatched beauty on the night of full moon day. (*TajMahal Closed on every Friday) Later return to the hotel for breakfast and take 1-hour rest at the hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
17
Agra Fort
After check out from the hotel in Agra visit Agra fort with guide: Agra Fort: -You would regret if you miss Agra Fort during your visit to Agra. The 16th-century monument is yet another proof of the architectural brilliance of Mughals. This is situated near the gardens of the world-famous Taj Mahal. Called the Red Fort of Agra, you will be awe-inspired by the powerful fortress. The fortress comprises many palaces namely, Jahangir Palace, KhasMahal and so on. There are audience halls and two mosques. The entire fortress is a symbol of Mughal’s grandeur. It was in Agra Fort Shah Jahan was held prisoner by Aurangazeb, his son. Shah Jahan, the emperor, spent his last days here viewing the monument of love he had built for his wife. Later drive to Delhi, upon arrival in Delhi check-in to the hotel, Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 11
Delhi - Varanasi (By Fly)
1 stop
18
Ganga Aarti
The morning after breakfast transfer to the Delhi airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi airport meet & greet with tour representative later transfer to the hotel in Varanasi. (Afternoon start a sightseeing tour of Varanasi and visit: Annapoorna Devi Temple:-Annapurna or Annapoorna is the Hindu Goddess of nourishment. Anna means food and grains. Purna means full, complete and perfect. She is a form of Parvati, the consort of Shiva. The most well-known temple dedicated to Goddess Annapurna is in Varanasi, U.P., India. Adjacent to the Sanctum of the Goddess is the Kasi Viswanath temple. The two are separated by only a few yards. Annapurna is regarded as the queen of Varanasi alongside her husband Vishweshwar (Shiva), the King of Varanasi. In the temple, at noontime, food offerings to the Goddess are distributed to the elderly and disabled daily. During the Autumn Navaratri food is distributed on a larger scale. Assi Ghat:-AsiGhat, the Ghat located at the confluence of Assi River and the holy Ganges, is the southernmost Ghat in Kashi. The Ghat is renowned for a spectacular and large Shiva Lingam placed under a Peepal Tree. This is a favorite spot for Hindu devotees to offer their prayers to Lord Shiva after taking a holy dip in the river. Bharat Mata Temple: -Bharat Mata Temple, a fairly new temple built in 1936 and located at Kashi Vidyapeeth Campus, is a shrine dedicated to Mother India. This temple was built by a Gandhian follower Babu Shiv Prasad Gupt and was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. DashaswamedhGhat: -DashaswamedhGhat, a much acclaimed religious spot, is very favorite among the Hindu devotees and is considered as the main Ghat. It is believed that Lord Brahma performed his victorious Dasa_Ashwamedha (ten-horses) sacrifice in this spot. Legends claim that a similar kind of ten horse sacrifice was done here in the second century by Bhara Shiva Naga rulers. Evening visit Ganges Aarti Ceremony:- Varanasi is a sacred and oldest city of the world located at the banks of the holy River Gange. Where Gange aarti is performed daily in the evening by a group of priests at the Dashashwamedhghat. Through the aarti, Agni Pooja is performed in which a commitment is made to Lord Shiva, Mata Gange, Later drive back to the hotel, Stay overnight at hotel in Varanasi.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Varanasi tour
3 stops
19
Today wake up early morning and drive to Varanasi Ghat to do Sunrise at the Ganges with Boat Ride, Later Back to Hotel for breakfast. After breakfast relaxation at hotel afternoon again visit other places.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
20
Sarnath is the main place to visit while on tour around Varanasi. A much-sacred pilgrimage and tourist spot in the country. Sarnath is only 10 km away from Varanasi. It is one of the four most significant Buddhist pilgrimage places in India; Sarnath is the place where Lord Buddha first covey his lecture after attaining "nirvana". Sarnath Buddhist Temple:-There are a number of twentieth-century Buddhist temples in Sarnath. Many of these Buddhist temples at Sarnath are built and maintained by monks from Tibet, China and Japan but the main Buddhist temple is the MulagandhakutiVihar. The main shrine (vihara), called the Mulagandakuti, is said to be located at the place where Buddha used to stay during his visits to Sarnath. Sarnath Museum:-Sarnath has yielded a rich collection of sculptures, artifacts, and edifices comprising numerous Buddha and Bodhisattva images and other ancient remains. To house all the findings and excavations at Sarnath, the Archaeological Survey of India established a site Museum at Sarnath. Finest specimens of Buddhist art and other important remains have been housed at the museum. While the single most famous exhibit of this museum is the Lion Capital of Asoka, the Sarnath museum has a small but awe-inspiring collection of Buddhist artifacts. Among the things to see is a beautiful sculpture of the Buddha from the fifth century. Pillars of Ashoka:-The pillars of Ashoka are a series of columns dispersed throughout the northern Indian subcontinent, erected or at least inscribed by the Mauryan king Ashoka during his reign in the 3rd century BCE. Originally, there must have been many pillars but only nineteen survive with inscriptions. Many are preserved in a fragmentary state.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
21
Visit to Banaras Hindu University: University formerly Central Hindu College is a public central university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in 1916 by Madan Mohan Malaviya. With over 30,000 students residing on campus, it claims the title of the largest residential university in Asia.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 13
Varanasi to Delhi (By Fly)
1 stop
22
Today after breakfast as per the flight departure time for Delhi return, you will be transferred to Airport for flight to Delhi. On arrival, Delhi Airport meets and greets our representative later transfer to Hotel.
Admission ticket free
Day 14
New Delhi City Tour
5 stops
23
Qutub Minar
Today after breakfast at the hotel in Delhi. You have started to visit all the New Delhi sightseeing places and start from Qutub Minar:- Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, is an incredible example of early Indo–Islamic architecture. It was built in 1206, but the reason remains a mystery. Some believe that it was made to signify victory and the beginning of Muslim rule in India, while others say it was used to call the faithful to prayer. Later visit next place continued..
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
24
Humayun's Tomb
Humayun’s Tomb:- If you think Humayun's Tomb looks a bit like the TajMahal in Agra, that's because it was the inspiration for the TajMahal's creation. The tomb was built in 1570, and houses the body of the second Mughal emperor, Humayun. It was the first of this type of Mughal architecture to be built in India, Later you visit to next place continued..
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
25
Lotus Temple
Lotus Temple:- The Bahai Temple is commonly referred to as the Lotus Temple, as it's shaped like a lotus flower. It's particularly pretty at night when it's attractively lit up. Made out of white marble, the temple belongs to the Bahai Faith, which proclaims the unity of all people and religions. Everybody is welcome to worship there. (*Temple is closed every Monday) Later visit next place continued..
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
26
India Gate
India Gate:- The towering archway of India Gate at the center of New Delhi is a war memorial, built-in memory of the Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army in World War I. Later visit to the next place tour continued..
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
27
Laxmi Narayan Temple:- Built-in 1938 by the Industrialist G.D. Birla, it is one of the major temples in Delhi and is located near Connaught Place. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Laxmi and her consort Narayana. The temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on the stipulation that people of all castes shall be allowed to enter the temple. Later return to the hotel, overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 15
Delhi - Departure transfer to Delhi Airport
1 stop
28
In this Day transfer to Airport for flight to your onward destination.
Admission ticket free

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