Taj with Varanasi (Ganges) Tours 8 Days New Delhi, India From Oriental India Tours

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Tour Itinerary Day 01 : Arrive Delhi Arrive by International flight, after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in. Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern. Its strategic location was the prime reasonzs why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. In fact, more mythological cities are believed to be here, like the city of Indraprastha from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, founded around 5000 BC. Numerous monuments were built over several centuries by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks, Humayun & Shah Jahan, who built the Walled City Shah Jahanabad. Later in first half of 20th century much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who laid out a grandiose central administrative area as a testament to British rule in India. The division in walled city & New Delhi also marks the division in life styles. Overnight Hotel - Delhi Day 02 : Delhi Full Day Tour Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, Visiting the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known mosque in India. Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jehan. In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. Further we drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India. We will also visit Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. Overnight Hotel - Delhi Day 3 : Jaipur Have your breakfast and leave for a sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan and one of the chief tourist destinations of Rajasthan. It is also a gateway city to reach to most of the Rajasthan tourist destinations. It is famous as Pink City as most of the old houses here are painted with pink color. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh founded Jaipur. In Jaipur, see Hawa Mahal palace, City Palace, Museum, Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory. You will also take a trip to the grand Amer Fort, located 11 kms from Jaipur. Enjoy ride on an adorned elephant to reach to Amer Fort set atop a hill. stay overnight at the hotel. Day 4: Jaipur - Agra Take breakfast and leave Jaipur for Agra. Enroute you will see the popular summer retreat of the Bharatpur's royal family Deeg Palace. Also take a wildlife safari to the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Famous with the name of Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, it is a famous wildlife reserve of India. Get ready to spot some of the most beautiful and rare species of birds perching and chirruping on the trees in the Bharatpur National Park. Proceed to Fatehpur Sikri, located 23 miles west of Agra. It is an excellent spectacular ancient city built by Emperor Akbar. See the grand monuments and architecture in Fatehpur Sikri, such as Jami Masjid, Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza, Deewan-e-Khas. Reach Agra in the evening and check in the hotel. Stay overnight in the hotel. Day 5 Agra - Varanasi Wake up early in the morning and leave hotel to visit Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. It is the best example of Islamic architecture in India and an eternal symbol of true love. This beautiful monument looks even more spectacular at the time of sunrise. The early morning sunlight is perfect to take photographs and taking leisure walks besides the four towers, garden and Yamuna flowing at the back of Taj. Have your breakfast at the hotel. Take a sightseeing tour of the Agra city to see the grand Agra Fort, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Also see Itmad-ud-daulah, Chini fort, Rambag Gardens and other grand palaces, private and public audience halls and other formal gardens. Reach the railway station and board a train for Varanasi. Stay overnight on the train. (If you wish to fly to Varanasi, we will come back to Delhi and catch a flight to Varanasi). Day 6: Varanasi Reach Varanasi and check in the hotel and relax. Varanasi is a Hindu pilgrimage city that has a history dating back to 2500 years. It is also called Kashi, particularly in Vedas and Hindu devotional songs. Founded by King Kashyap in 1200 B.C, Varanasi is a city of pacifying ghats on the river Ganges. In the afternoon, you will take a sightseeing tour of Varanasi. See the Sarnath Temple, Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhamek Stupa, Ashoka Pillar, kashi Vishvanath temple, Bharat mata temple, Kashi Hindu University and Ramnagar Fort. Come back to the hotel and stay overnight. Day 7: Varanasi To Delhi. Departure Wake up early in the morning and take a boat ride on the River Ganges. As you float down the bathing ghats with a boat, or take steps leading down to the river, you will see pilgrims having ritual dips, chanting prayers and offering flowers while worshipping the holy river. Varanasi will truly impress you from its incense smell and spiritual aura and images of rising or setting sun over the River Ganges and temples in the city. Return to the hotel, take rest and refreshment. In the evening, get transferred to railway station and night stay in tain. Next Day Reach Delhi and enjoy a tour of Delhi. And Evening Transfer to Airport for onward Destination. Day 8 : New Delhi : - Full Day City Tour Jaipur : - Amer Fort at Elephant Ride, and city Tour Agra : - Taj Mahal Tour,Sikandra Fort and City Tour Varanasi : Ganges Tour,Ganges in Boat Ride Train Ticket from Agra to Varanasi, Varansi to Delhi by train

Taj with Varanasi (Ganges) Tours 8 Days New Delhi, India

Travel Details Pickup Points Need to Know Visits: New Delhi Jaipur Agra Agra to Varansi (by Train) Varansi to Delhi (by Train) Runs: Varied Run Times Leaves: New Delhi Returns to: New Delhi Full Itinerary What to bring Change of Clothes Included in price Breakfast Tour Guide Hotel / Hostel Pickup Accommodation All Sightseeing Jaipur - Amerport Elephant Ride Varansi - Boat Ride in Ganges Transport Pickup from Airport and Transfer Hotel Accommodation Provided: - 3 Star Hotel Category: Boat tours Fitness Required n/a

Taj with Varanasi (Ganges) Tours 8 Days New Delhi, India

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