India - A Mystique Adventure
Forts and Havelis of Rajasthan , Taj Mahal , Camel safari in Thar desert of Rajasthan. Camping under the starry sky. Cross country sailing in between two holy city of Allahabad and Varanasi. Temples of Khajuraho dedicated to sublime human love. An encounter with wildlife in their natural habitat. The journey takes you to all walk of Indian heritage and a classical journey in true sense. |
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Day 1: Arrive DelhiWelcome to India- a country where hospitality is a way of life ; to a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance. You will be received at the airport in a traditional manner with garlands and proceed to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2:Delhi - MandawaMorning drive (270 km / 5-6 hr) to Mandawa which is in the heart of Shekhawati Region. Arrive and check into hotel. In the afternoon proceed for a tour of Mandawa. Situated on the edge of Thar desert, Mandawa is also know as 'Open Art Gallery of Rajasthan'. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3:Mandawa - DhakasMorning after breakfast start Camel Safari to reach Dhakas (appox 18 km / in 04-05 hr). Dakhas is a small desert village, with a mixture of modren and traditional houses with floral painting done with bright colours. Enjoy folk music and dance at camp. Overnight stay in tented camp.
Day 4: Dhakas - Khotia - JaipurMorning after breakfast start Camel Safari to reach Khotia (4 hr). Khotia is a typical sleepy desert village. After lunch at hotia, drive to Jaipur 9205 km). Arrive Jaipur by evening and check-into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 5: JaipurIn the morning proceed for excursion to Amber Fort. Amber is a classical romantic Rajasthan Fort palace. Its rugged forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate refinement. Painted scenes of hunting and war adorn the walls with precious stones and mirrors set into the plaster. Enjoy the elephant ride while going up to fort. While returning back stop for brief photo session of Hawa Mahal (a four storeyed red structure building famous for it's stone lattice windows). In the afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Visit City Palace (the royal residency of Jaipur family a portion of which has been converted into a museum housing royal artifacts), Jantar Mantar (the redstone observatory which was built by the astronomer King of Jaipur Maharaja Jai Singh). Retrun back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 6: Jaipur - Delhi - Allahabad (Overnight Train)Day at leisure for independent activities. afternoon drive back to Delhi. Transfer to New Delhi railway station to board overnight train to Allahabad. Overnight on-board train.
Day 7: Allahabad - Sitamani - MurdaghatArrive Allahabad. Met upon arrival and transfer to hotel for wash/ change and breakfast. After breakfast drive to Sitamarhi Ghat by covering approx 70 kms. Arrive and get into boats and set sail to reach Murdaghat covering appox 35 kms in 5 to 6 hrs. Lunch on the boat. Overnight in tents.
Day 8: Murdaghat - MirzapurMorning after breakfast continue to sail to reach Mirzapur by covering appox 45 kms in 7 to 8 hrs. On the way stop at Vindhyachal to visit the temple dedicated to the gardian of the Vindhyagiri mountain range. Lunch on boat while sailing. Continue sailing to reach Mirzapur, known for its Carpets and Dharies. Overnight in tents
Day 9: Mirzapur - VaranasiMorning after breakfast set sail to reach Varanasi by covering appox 40 kms in 7 to 8 hrs. On the way stop at Chunar Fort and at Ramnagar Fort. Lunch on the boat. Continue and reach Varanasi. Met upon arrival and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 10: VaranasiVery early morning proceed fro cruise on river Ganges to see the life style of this holy town. After Ganges cruise, walk back through narrow lanes of Temple city. Later proceed for excursion to Sarnath. Lord Budhha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath after attaining enlightment. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 11: Varanasi - KhajurahoDay at leisure till time for departure to airport to board flight to Khajuraho. Met upon arrival at Khajuraho airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit the world famous temple of Khajuraho (Southern group of temples). Overnight in hotel.
Day 12: Khajuraho - BandhavgarhEarly morning, after breakfast drive to reach Bhandavgarh by covering appox 240 kms in 6-7 hrs. Arrive and check into the forest lodge. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in the lodge.
Day 13: BandavgarhMorning and afternoon game ride in the national park to see the life of the jungle. Bandhavgarh is famous for its tiger density and many other wild animals. Overnight in the lodge.
Day 14: Bandavgarh - Umaria - Agra (Overnight Train)Morning after breakfast visit Natioal Park on Elephant back/ Jeeps for Game viewing. Retun to Lodge for lunch. Afternoon drive to Umaria railway station to board train to Agra. Overnight on Train.
Day 15: Arrive Agra - DelhiMet on arrival at Agra railway station and transfer to hotel for b/fast. Later proceed for the city tour covering the orld famous Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shajahan in 1653 A.D. and Agra Fort (Red Fort) built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. In the evening transfer to Delhi and check-into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 16: Delhi - Fly Back HomeOptional sightseeing of Delhi. Transfer to international airport in time to board the flight to onward destination.
