| Delhi
- Jaipur - Agra - Mathura -
Vrindavan - Haridwar - Rishikesh
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| Day 01: Delhi |
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| Arrive
in Delhi & transfer to the
hotel where you will receive
a traditional Indian welcome.
The Siri Fort Auditorium, Lalit
Kala Academy, Kamayani Auditorium,
Triveni Kala Sangam or Indian
Habitat Centre. Return to the
hotel and stay overnight in
Delhi. |
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| Day 02: Delhi |
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SVisit the Jama Masjid which
is the only building that catches
your attention in the vicinity
of the grand Red Fort. Move
over and visit the Birla Temple,
also known as the Lakshmi Narayan
Temple. Next, visit the Jantar
Mantar, one of the five observatories
built by the Rajput ruler Sawai
Raja Jai Singh. Later, return
to your hotel and stay |
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| Day 03: Delhi
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Your first destination will
be the Lodi Gardens, one of
those few destinations in Delhi
where development has not adversely
affected the greenery. The temple
complex has an IMAX theatre,
a Swami Narayan Temple and lush
manicured lawn that is really
a treat for your visual senses.
Roam around the temple complex
and discover big and small beauties
at every step. Later, in the
evening, visit the Rashtrapati
Bhavan and India Gate, two of
the most important structures
of modern India. Return to your
hotel and stay overnight in
Delhi. |
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| Day 04:
Delhi - Jaipur |
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| Today,
Jaipur is around 259 km away
from Delhi and on the way to
it by car, you will stop by
at Neemrana to have your lunch
and relax. As you enter Jaipur,
tranquility will give way to
liveliness. Bustling streets,
colouful bazaars, old and new
houses and shops will greet
you at every step. Freshen up
after you reach your hotel.
Relax for the rest of the day.
In the evening stroll around
in the surrounding area and
interact with the locals to
know more about the city. Alternatively,
visit the Johri Bazaar with
our guide. Enjoy your dinner
along with the colourful and
vibrant Rajasthani folk performances.
Stay overnight in Jaipur. |
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| Day 05:
Jaipur |
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| Get
ready for an exciting day wherein
you will discover the royalty
of the city. Your day begins
with a trip to the Amber Fort
which was once the capital of
the Jaipur rulers. Ride on the
back of an elephant upto the
fort and feel like a Rajput
king of an era gone by. After
exploring the interiors of the
Amber Fort, drive to the famous
City Palace Complex. The Palace
complex occupies two out nine
sections into which Jai Singh
divided the city while laying
its foundation. Quiet closeby
is the Hawa Mahal, an intrinsic
part of the City Palace complex
yet demanding its own identity.
In case you pick up the former
option, our guide will show
you the other attractions in
and around the city - Birla
Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Nahargarh
Fort, Moti Dungri and Sisodia
Garden. Later, return to your
hotel and stay overnight in
Jaipur. |
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| Day 06:
Jaipur - Agra |
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| Today,
after breakfast drive to Agra
which is around 250 km away.
Enroute stop by to explore the
city of Fatehpur Sikri. The
Mughal Emperor envisioned this
place as his capital, however,
the shortage of water compelled
him to abandon the place. Roam
around and examine the fine
blend of the Mughal and the
Hindu architecture. Proceeding
on your journey reach Agra and
check in at your hotel. Later,
pay a visit to the Agra Fort
which was initiated by Emperor
Akbar, though additions were
made by succeeding Mughal emperors
as well. Return to your hotel
and stay overnight in Agra.
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07: Agra - Mathura - Vrindavan |
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Wake up early today as you just
cannot afford to miss the glowing
beauty of the Taj Mahal as the
sun rises. The white marble
structure seems to bathe in
the golden rays of sun. Walk
around the complex while our
guide will capture some beautiful
photographs of yours with the
Taj. So, return to your hotel
and move ahead to the next destination,
Mathura. Mathura is at a distance
of around 50 km from Agra and
is extremely sacred for the
Hindus. Visit the Shree Krishna
Janambhoomi, a place considered
as the actual spot where Lord
Krishna was born and the Rangbhoomi
where the god killed Kansa.
Also pay a visit to the Archaeological
Museum and enjoy exhibits that
belong to the Mathura School
of Art. Return to Mathura and
stay overnight. |
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| Day 08:
Mathura- Haridwar |
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| Today, in the morning
leave for Haridwar, yet another
sacred Hindu pilgrimage city.
Haridwar is believed to be blessed
by trinity of Lord Shiva, Vishnu
and Brahma. The name Haridwar
traces its origin to Har (the
deity of Kedarnath) and Hari (the
deity of Badrinath). Dwar means
gate. Hence, Haridwar means the
gateway to the shrines of Badrinath
and Kedarnath. Check in at your
hotel that is situated on the
banks of river Ganges. Visit the
Gangadwara temple and the the
Daksheswara temple. Listen to
the complete story as you go around
the temple. In the evening, participate
in the aarti ceremony at the Hari
ki Pauri, one of the most sacred
ghats in India. Immediately after
the aarti, float oil lamps in
the river water along with other
devotees. The oil lamps and offerings
in form of flowers is arranged
for you. Return to your hotel
and stay overnight in Haridwar. |
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| Day 09:
Haridwar - Rishikesh |
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| Rishikesh is just
an hour's drive from Haridwar.
So, today you will pay a visit
to this place which is considered
the starting point for the journey
of the Char Dham - Badrinath,
Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
Here, after check in at your hotel,
you will see the Bharata Temple
dedicated to Lord Narayana and
Lakshman Jhula where the younger
brother of Lord Rama, Lakshmana
performed his penance. Also take
a holy dip in the Triveni Ghat,
the main bathing ghat of Rishikesh.
Later, drive to the Vashistha
Gufa, a place where the renowned
sage Vashistha meditated. The
calmness of the place will definitely
touch your heart. Return to the
Triveni Ghat and participate in
the aarti that is performed in
respect of River Ganges every
evening. Stay overnight in Rishikesh.
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| Day 10:
Rishikesh |
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| Rishikesh is also
known for its yoga and meditation
classes. So, today you will enroll
for yoga and meditation classes
in an ashram of Rishikesh and
take early morning classes. Yoga
and meditation sessions have a
tremendous positive effect on
your physical and mental health.
After the session, you will feel
relaxed and refreshing energy
in your body will replace any
form of weariness. Have your breakfast
and thereafter listen to lectures
revolving around yoga and meditation.
This session will help you a lot
in knowing about the various advantages
of yoga. At the end of it, you
might as well be tempted to elongate
your stay at Rishikesh so as to
enjoy a few more yoga sessions.
The day is free for you to roam
around the city and explore its
small attractions on your own.
Post tea time, be a part of the
yoga and meditation session again.
Stay overnight in Rishikesh. |
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| Day 11:
Delhi |
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| Today morning,
leave for Delhi which is around
224 km from Rishikesh. Reach Delhi
and catch a flight back home.
The memories of this delightful
journey will stay forever with
you. |
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