Tour Code: ASIA25-004
Tour Duration: 25 Days 24 Nights.
Tour Themes: Classic, Culture History, Beach, Wildlife, Safaris
Tour Route: Hyderabad - Bijapur - Bengaluru - Shravanabelagola - Hassan - Srirangapatna - Mysore - Bandipur - Ooty - Cochin - Alleppey - Periyar - Madurai - Tanjore - Chidambaram - Pondicherry - Mamallapuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai - Negombo - Pinnawela - Kandy - Sigiriya - Dambulla - Polonnaruwa - Dambulla - Nuwara Eliya - Colombo
25 Days India|China|Sri Lanka Cultrue History Tours Hyderabad Bijapur Bengaluru Shravanabelagola Hassan Srirangapatna Mysore Bandipur Ooty Cochin Alleppey Periyar Madurai Tanjore Chidambaram Pondicherry Mamallapuram Kanchipuram Chennai Negombo Pinnawela Kandy Sigiriya Dambulla Polonnaruwa Nuwara Eliya Colombo
You can tailor-make the tour duration, route, themes, and cultural experiences, etc.Birla Mandir
The Nizam's Museum
Paigah Tombs
Golconda Fort
Qutb Shahi Tombs
Salar Jung Museum
Bijapur
Gol Gumbaz
Cubbon Park
Vidhana Soudha
Lalbagh Botanical Gardens
Gommateshwara statue
Tour Code: IN20-004
Tour Duration: 20 Days 19 Nights.
Tour Themes: Classic, Cultural Experience, Culture History, Hiking & Trekking, Wildlife, Grand, Couple, Onsen, Landscape, Flower
Tour Route: New Delhi - Chandigarh - Amritsar - New Delhi - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar - Kargil - Dha Bema - Leh - Khardungla Pass - Nubra - Leh - Tsomoriri - Tsokar - Leh
20 Days India Cultural Experience Tours New Delhi Chandigarh Amritsar Srinagar Gulmarg Kargil Dha Bema Leh Khardungla Pass Nubra Tsomoriri Tsokar
You can tailor-make the tour duration, route, themes, and cultural experiences, etc.Arrival
Free Day
Free Day
Zakir Hussain Rose Garden
Government Museum and Art Gallery
Sukhna Lake
Akal Takht
Gurdwara Baba Atal
Sri Durgiana Temple
Dal Lake
Hari Parbat
Shankaracharya Temple
Gulmarg town
Tour Code: IN14-003
Tour Duration: 14 Days 13 Nights.
Tour Themes: Senior, Classic, UNESCO, Cultural Experience, Culture History, Couple
Tour Route: New Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Jodhpur - New Delhi
14 Days India Senior Tours New Delhi Varanasi Khajuraho Orchha Agra Jaipur Udaipur Jodhpur
You can tailor-make the tour duration, route, themes, and cultural experiences, etc.Arrival
Free Day
Raj Ghat
Jama Masjid
Chandni Chowk (Moonlight Square)
Bharat Mata Mandir
Monkey Temple (Durga Temple)
Tulsi Manas Temple
Temples of Khajuraho
Orchha Fort complex
Tour Code: IN3-002
Tour Duration: 3 Days 2 Nights.
Tour Themes: Kids-friendly, Senior, Classic, UNESCO, Cultural Experience, Culture History
Tour Route: Mumbai
3 Days India Family & Kids-friendly Tours Mumbai
You can tailor-make the tour duration, route, themes, and cultural experiences, etc.Gateway of India
Prince of Wales Museum(Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya)
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Elephanta Island (Elephanta Caves)
Dabbawala
Tour Code: IN12-008
Tour Duration: 12 Days 11 Nights.
Tour Themes:
Tour Route: Delhi-Amritsar-Dharamshala-Jammu-Srinagar-Gulmarg-Srinagar-Pahalgam-Srinagar-Agra-Fatehpur Sikri
12 days Delhi Amritsar Dharamshala Srinagar Gulmarg Pahalgam Agra India tour
You can tailor-make the tour duration, route, themes, and cultural experiences, etc. 12 days Delhi Amritsar Dharamshala Srinagar Gulmarg Pahalgam Agra India tourTour Code: IN121 Departure Date: You Choice! Custom Days: ..10...13..16.. Days Tour Route: Delhi-Amritsar-Dharamshala-Jammu-Srinagar-Gulmarg-Srinagar-Pahalgam-Srinagar-Delhi-Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Delhi (Could Customize)You can always customize a similar tour based on this itinerary. Day 01: Delhi ArrivalAirport Transfer to your hotelRelax and Recover at the Rest of the DayOvernight at DelhiDay 02: Delhi-AmritsarEarly morning transfer to railway station to board Shatabdi express train to Amritsar.Later sight-seeing of Amritsar including the GoldenTemple.Evening revisit Golden temple for to witness prayers and "Palki Sahib" ceremony. Overnight at AmritsarGoldenTemple: Unlike many historical sacred sites, the Golden Temple of Amritsar is still fully alive with religious fervor and sacredness, and visitors are welcomed to join in the experience. Although the building itself has great historical and architectural interest, it is the GoldenTemple's great spiritual meaning for Sikh believers (and others) that is most memorable to visitors. In a country that is exceptionally rich with vibrant devotion, Frommer's rates the GoldenTemple "the most tangibly spiritual place in the country."Day 03: Amritsar-DharamshalaMorning after breakfast car transfer to Dharamshala (210 Kms / 6 hrs approx). Later sight-seeing of Dharamshala including His HolinessThe Dalai Lama's Monastery.Overnight at DharamshalaThe Dalai Lama's Monastery: There are many Dharamsala attractions to choose from, but among the top things to do in Dharamshala is a visit to the residence, monastery, and temple of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.The Dalai Lama temple complex, on Temple Road, is just a short walk from the Mcleod Ganj bus stand in upper Dharamsala. The temple complex is open daily, from sunrise to sunset, and visitors are welcome to explore the peaceful ambiance of the surroundings.Day 04: Dharamshala–JammuAfter breakfast leave for visit to Bhagsunath temple and SOS Tibetan refugee camp and school.Later car transfer to Jammu (204 kms 5 hrs approx).Overnight at JammuBhagsunathTemple, a medieval temple, is one of the chief attractions of McLeodganj. Located at a distance of 3 km from middle of the town, the temple is a revered place for Hindus and the Gorkha community. Two pools in the temple complex is also an attraction.Day 05: Jammu-SrinagarEarly morning visit the famous Raghunath Temples. Later transfer to airport for flight to Srinagar. On arrival transfer to DalLake from where you will be transferred by "Shikara" (Gandola type boats) to Super Deluxe Houseboat. Afternoon free to relax on the lake.Overnight on houseboat.RaghunathTemple is a well-known holy shrine of the Hindus. Located in Jammu, Raghunath Mandir is one of the largest temple complexes of the Northern part of India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, who is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In 1835, the construction of this temple was started by the founder of Jammu & Kashmir, Maharaja Gulab Singh. After the death of Gulab Singh, it was completed by his son, Maharaja Rambir Singh in 1860. One can easily reach this temple from Srinagar/ JammuAirport by hiring taxis or by taking regular buses from the cities.DalLake has rightfully become an icon of the Kashmir tourism industry. A Himalayan urban lake, it has five basins and a number of channels that are well linked with each other. There are plenty of fishes in DalLake and fishery is the second largest industry of the region centered on the lake. The sparkling quiet waters of Dal surrounded by snow-capped mountains on its three sides, undoubtedly mark it as one of the most beautiful lakes of India. It is also the second largest lake in the State of Jammu and Kashmir with numerous gardens and orchards all along its shores. Houseboats form an indelible part of the scenery of the Dal Lake that are always ready to take tourists to a romantic and peaceful ride of the lake and soothe their nerves as the houseboat floats over the slightly rippling waters. They also offer some of the most exotic views of the splendid scenery of the DalLake.Day 06: SrinagarMorning leave for half day tour of MughalGardens, Nishat -"the Garden of pleasure, Shalimar - "the Abode love and Charma Shahi - "the Royal Spring". Return to houseboat for lunch.Afternoon visit the Shankracharya temple and Carpet weaving factory.Evening 1 - 2 hour Shikara ride on the DalLake.Overnight on houseboat.Mughal gardens stand as testimony to the distinguished taste and choice of Mughal Empire. All the emperors of Mughal dynasty had the common enthusiasm for beautiful art and gardening. The gardens are mainly of four major types: palace, terraced, waterfront and tomb gardens. Taj Mahal is considered as the best among the 11 Mughal gardens of India. These gardens are some of the best tourist spots of India and huge crowd pullers. The Mughal garden in Rashtrapati Bhavan is also of great importance. People from various parts visit this place throughout the year. Here you have 10 websites to help and guide you in gathering information about the various Mughal gardens of India.Carpet weaving factory: ShankaracharyaTemple is an ancient temple that finds its origin in the 4th century. Located on Gopadari Hill in the south-east of Srinagar, ShankaracharyaTemple lies at a height of 1100 feet above surface level of the city. The temple is easily accessible from the city by regular buses from Srinagar. In order to ensure a comfortable journey, one can opt for taxis that are readily available throughout the city. “A hand-knotted carpet of Kashmir is perhaps the most coveted of textile weaves; a passionately ornate work of art.” Carpet weaving is said to have been introduced in Kashmir from Persia and Central Asia. A little over five centuries ago Zain-ul-Abidin (1423-1474 AD) brought carpet weavers from Samarkand. After flourishing for some time the craft appears to have become extinct only to reappear in Emperor Janangir’s time. A Kashmiri Muslim Akhun Mulla Hussain Rahnuma went to perform the Haj pilgrimage via Central Asia. On his way back he visited Andijan in Persia where carpets were manufactured. There he picked up the art and re-started an industry in Kashmir.Day 07: Srinagar-Gulmarg (2730 M)After early breakfast car transfer to Gulmarg (52 kms / 1 ½ hrs approx) also known as the meadow of flowers. The road from Srinagar rises gently towards the lower stopes of the Pirpanjal range passing through rice and maize fields. Gulmarg is paradise for Golfers and for winter sports. On an clear day one can have clear view of Nanga Parbat (5th highest mountain in the world) also of WularLake, the largest FreshWaterLake of Asia.Rest of day free for independent activities.Overnight in hotel.Day 08: Gulmarg-SrinagarAfter breakfast leave for Srinagar.Rest of the day free.overnight at houseboat. Day 09: Srinagar-Pahalgam (2130)After breakfast leave for Pahalgam (95 Kms / 2.5 hrs approx) also known as the "Valley of shepherds" en-route visit Avantipura Ruins (build in years 855 AD dedicated to Lord Vishnu), Marland Temple (build by Lalitaditya in 699 AD) dedicated to "Surya", the Sun God.Afternoon: Free to explore this beautiful valley.Overnight at PahalgamThe Awantipura Ruins in Pahalgam, J&K reflects the devotion of Emperor Avantivarman [also spelled as Awantivarman], who ruled over the Jammu & Kashmir region during the 9th Century AD. He had the Shrine of Awantipura erected amidst the lush green valleys of Jammu & Kashmir, a definite place of utmost peace and tranquility for all devotees to enjoy the spiritual presence of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, who are also known as the two prime presiding deities of the Awantipura Temple.Day 10: Pahalgam-Srinagar-DelhiAfter breakfast car transfer back to Srinagar airport in time for flight to Delhi.Evening free at leisure.Overnight at DelhiDay 11: Delhi-AgraAfter breakfast car transfer to AgraLater visit the world famous Taj Mahal, Agra fort & Tomb of Itmad - ud- daula. Overnight at AgraThe Taj Mahal is the epitome of Mughal art and one of the most famous buildings in the world. Yet there have been few serious studies of it and no full analysis of its architecture and meaning. Ebba Koch, an important scholar,has been permitted to take measurements of the complex and has been working on the palaces and gardens of Shah Jahan for thirty years and on the Taj Mahal itself—the tomb of the emperor's wife, Mumtaz Mahal—for a decade.Fort (Emperor Akbar commissioned the construction of this fort in 1565, although additions were continued to be made till the time of his grandson Shah Jahan. The Fort houses some exquisite buildings within like the Moti Masjid, Diwan – e- Am, Diwan – e – Khas, and Sheesh Mahal.)Tomb of Itmad - ud- daula:One of the lesser-known monuments of Agra, the tomb of Itimad ud Daulah is sometimes called the 'Baby Taj' because of its resemblance to Agra's most famous monument. However Itmad ud Daulah's Tomb was built before the Taj Mahal. A number of its stylistic features, such as a tomb in white marble surrounded by a formal garden and the use of inlaywork in marble to create floral or geometric designs, inspired similar features of the Taj Mahal. You can see the beautiful tomb of Itmad ud Daulah, on tours to Agra with Agra Hub.Day 12: Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-DelhiAfter breakfast drive back to Delhi on the way visit Fatehpur Sikri built.Transfer to international airport for flight to onward destination.atehpur Sikri: Built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. The complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.
Tour Code: IN7-007
Tour Duration: 7 Days 6 Nights.
Tour Themes:
Tour Route: Mumbai-Goa-Mumbai
7 days India Mumbai Goa Tour
You can tailor-make the tour duration, route, themes, and cultural experiences, etc. 7 days India Mumbai Goa TourTour Code: IN072 Departure Date: You Choice! Custom Days: ..5,6,7.. Days Tour Route: Mumbai-Goa-Mumbai (Could Customize)You can always customize a similar tour based on this itinerary. Day 01 Mumbai ArrivalAirport Transfer to your hotelRelax and Recover at the Rest of the DayOvernight at MumbaiDay 02 MumbaiExplore the Mumbai, you will visit The Juhu beach, Gateway of India, Elephanta caves.Overnight at MumbaiJuhuBeach is a beautiful beach, which gets strokes of turquoise waves day and night. Located in the central suburb of Mumbai, this coastline acts as a coolant to your worries and tensions. One can access this unruffled beach from Vile Parle, Santa Cruz and Andheri as well. It's the pre-eminent place to view spectacular sunsets, when the ceaseless horizon appears splendidly tinted in shades of red and orange. This lovely sight of the sun descending into the vast Arabian Sea, presents an amazing vista that is hard to forget.The India Gate was built in 1931 and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. This 42 m high stone arch of victory, universally known as The India Gate, stands at the eastern end of Rajpath, New Delhi. It was previously officially known as The All India War Memorial. The names of the 90,000 Indian Army soldiers who died in the First World War, Afghan campaign of 1919 and the North-West Frontier operations are inscribed on the walls of this grand structure.The ElephantaCaves are a network of sculpted caves located on ElephantaIsland, or Gharapuri (literally "the city of caves") in MumbaiHarbour, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the east of the city of Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The island, located on an arm of the Arabian Sea, consists of two groups of caves—the first is a large group of five Hindu caves, the second, a smaller group of two Buddhist caves. The Hindu caves contain rock cut stone sculptures, representing the Shaiva Hindu sect, dedicated to the god Shiva.Day 03 Mumbai–GoaMorning: transfer to the domestic airport to catch the flight for Goa,Afternoon: Free relax on your ownIn the evening enjoy Goan Carnival Theme: Join a traditional carnival, which is a part of Goa’s rich Portuguese heritage. Where revelry, song and dance, great food and good wine come together beautifully. Discover the joy of Goan cuisine at a delightful buffet dinner.Overnight at GoaDay 04 Goa Today you will explore the North Goa & South Goa.In the evening we have for you Fishing village : Fishing villages are part of Goa’s rich cultural heritage. Local Goan fishing village is created on the grounds of the hotel, forming a perfect backdrop for a charming evening in a very rustic atmosphere. Artisans display their skills whilst the village dancers whirl to the music of a local band.Overnight at GoaDay 05 GoaThis day you are free to relax on Beach.Overnight at GoaIn the evening, enjoy Sea food Bar-be-cue on the beach – Dine under a starlit sky on succulent lobsters, jumbo prawns and other local seafood delicacies which form part of a delightful bar-be-cue set up on a lovely stretch of the Goan beach. Guests may also cook their own food on skewers over a camp fire. A local musician captures the magic of the moment on his guitar strings.Day 06 Goa-MumbaiMorning free at goaIn the afternoon flight trasfenr to mumbaiOvernight at MumbaiDay 07 MumbaiFree on your own, and then your will be escorted to the airport for your next destination.
Tour Code: IN18-006
Tour Duration: 18 Days 17 Nights.
Tour Themes:
Tour Route: Delhi-Mandawa-Bikaner-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-MountAbu-Udaipur-Pushkar-Jaipur-Fathepur Sikri-Agra-Khajuraho-Varanasi
18 days India Delhi Mandawa Jaisalmer Jodhpur Udaipur Pushkar Jaipur Agra Varanasi tour
You can tailor-make the tour duration, route, themes, and cultural experiences, etc. 18 days India Delhi Mandawa Jaisalmer Jodhpur Udaipur Pushkar Jaipur Agra Varanasi tourTour Code: IN181 Departure Date: You Choice! Custom Days: ..14...21..30.. Days Tour Route: Delhi-Mandawa-Bikaner-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-MountAbu-Udaipur-Pushkar-Jaipur-Fathepur Sikri-Agra-Khajuraho-Varanasi-Delhi (Could Customize)You can always customize a similar tour based on this itinerary. Day 1: Delhi ArrivalOvernight at stay.Day 2: DelhiMorning: Old Delh: Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India.Afternoon: New Delhi: Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, and the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.Overnight at DelhiRaj Ghat: India is a country, where you can see a lot of historical places and monuments dedicated to popular historical figures, and the capital city, Delhi,being no less than any other place, offers some of the most popular and beautiful structures in the country. Delhi tourism provides you many brilliant options to be a apart of the splendid history and to gaze at the iconic facts and features of it, Raj Ghat being one of them. It is one of the most important and respected site in the city.Jama Masjid of Delhi is the largest mosque in India. The Jama Masjid stands across the road in front of the Red Fort. Built between 1644 and 1658, Jama Masjid is one of the last architectural works of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The spacious courtyard of the Jama Masjid holds thousands of faithful. Jama Masjid is located on a mound in the heart of the old city and projects beautifully into the Old-Delhi skyline. Jama Masjid Mosque was built in red sandstone and marble by more than 5000 artisans. Originally called the Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa, or "mosque commanding view of the world", the Jama Masjid stands at the center of the erstwhile capital city of the Mughals, Shahjahanbad.Humayun’s Tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562 AD, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyath, a Persian architect.[1] It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, and is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi, India, close to the Dina-panah citadel also known as Purana Qila (Old Fort), that Humayun founded in 1533. It was also the first structure to use red sandstone at such a scale The tomb was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, and since then has undergone extensive restoration work, which is still underway. Besides the main tomb enclosure of Humayun, several smaller monuments dot the pathway leading up to it, from the main entrance in the West, including one that even pre-dates the main tomb itself, by twenty years; it is the tomb complex of Isa Khan Niyazi, an Afghan noble in Sher Shah Suri's court of the Suri dynasty, who fought against the Mughals, constructed in 1547 CE.The India Gate was built in 1931 and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. This 42 m high stone arch of victory, universally known as The India Gate, stands at the eastern end of Rajpath, New Delhi. It was previously officially known as The All India War Memorial. The names of the 90,000 Indian Army soldiers who died in the First World War, Afghan campaign of 1919 and the North-West Frontier operations are inscribed on the walls of this grand structure.Qutub Minar is the pride of Delhi. The tall minaret was constructed in 1192 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak, and later completed by his successor Iltutmish. The soaring conical tower is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture. Day 3: Delhi-MandawaMorning: car transfer to Mandawa.Afternoon: sight-seeing tour of Havelies.Overnight at MandawaDay 4: Mandawa-BikanerMorning: after breakfast car transfer to Bikaner.Afternoon sight-seeing tour of Bikaner visiting Juna Garh Fort, Camel Breeding Farm, Museum and city.Overnight at BikanerThe Camel Breeding Farm of Bikaner, popularly known as Government Camel Breeding Farm, breeds the finest of camels in Bikaner. The Bikaner Camel Breeding Farm also conducts researches and experiments on the camels. The results obtained from the experiments are used to promote camel breeding. The Camel Breeding Farm in Bikaner employs the 'Raikas' or 'Rebars', local camel breeders, and aims towards making camel economically advantageous for the camel rearer of Bikaner.Day 5 : Bikaner-Jaisalmer Morning: after breakfast car transfer to Jaisalmer.Afternoon: Evening free at leisure.Overnight at JaisalmerDay 6: JaisalmerMorning: Sight Seeing of City coveringJaisal Fort, Havelies.Afternoon : VisitSAMDesert with Camel Safari at the Thar Desert.Overnight at JaisalmerHavelies: Jaisalmer is known to its visitors for its proximity to Thar desert. But the city has much more to offer to its tourists. Among all, Havelis of Jaisalmer finds a special mention. The beautiful mansions built by the wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer are known as 'Havelis'. Most of these finely erected sandstone buildings are still in beautiful condition. Jaisalmer used to be a strategic point in the trade across the desert. The wealthy Jain community of Jaisalmer held strong posotions in the court of the rulers and were also leading merchants of the town. They spent enormous wealth on building intricately carved palaces and temples in golden-yellow sandstone.The Thar Desert (also known as the Great Indian Desert) is a large, arid region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent and forms a natural boundary running along the border between India and Pakistan. With an area of more than 200,000 km2 (77,000 sq mi), it is the world's 9th largest subtropical desertDay 7: Jaisalmer-JodhpurMorning: after breakfast car transfer to Jodhpur.Afternoon: sight-seeing of Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort, Museum and UmaidBhawanPalace.Overnight at JodhpurMehrangarh Fort, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan is one of the largest forts in India. The fort is situated 400 feet (122 m) above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. A winding road leads to and from the city below. The imprints of cannonball hits by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. To the left of the fort is the chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot defending the Mehrangarh fort.UmaidBhavanPalaceMuseum: Maharaja Umaid Singhji was very fascinated by western lifestyle. So, he hired the services of a well-known Edwardian architect, Henry Vaughan Lanchester to get Umaid Bhavan palace constructed. A part of the palace now houses the Umaid Bhavan Palace of Jodhpur, Rajasthan.Day 8: Jodhpur-Mount AbuMorning: after breakfast car transfer to MountAbu.Afternoon: sight seeing of MountAbu visitingDilwaraJainTemple, NikkiLake, Honeymoon Point and Sunset Point.Overnight at MountAbuDilwara Jain Temples is one of the finest Jain temple known world over for its extraordinary architecture and marvelous marble stone carvings, some experts also consider it architecturally superior to the Taj Mahal. It seems fairly basic temple from outside but every cloud has a silver lining, the temple interior showcases the extraordinary work of human craftsmanship at its best. These temples were built between 11th to 13th century AD, The beautiful lush green hills surrounding the temple gives a very pleasant feeling. The ornamental details of marble stone carvings is phenomenal and unmatched, The minutely carved ceilings and the pillars are just amazing. All this was done at a time when no transport or roads were available at a height of 1200+ Mtrs in MountAbu, Huge blocks of marble stones were transported on elephant backs from the Arasoori Hills at Ambaji to this remote hilly region of MountAbu. Dilwara temples is also a popular Jain pilgrimage attraction.Honeymoon Point: MountAbu has a variety of tourist attractions that offers a wholesome experience to the tourists. The various tourist attractions in MountAbu make it a dream destination for tourists. Hence, a large number of tourists come to the place to enjoy its various attractions. The monuments in MountAbu are especially very popular among tourists as these monuments are not only famous for historical significance but are also a teat to the eye. These are architectural marvel which reflects the excellent features of ancient architecture. There are a number of monuments in MountAbu but the Honeymoon Point Mount Abu bears a special significance as it is regarded as one of the most auspicious pilgrimage centers for Jains. Having a structure that resembles a table top, the particular structure is built around a lake in the midst of verdant forests.Sunset Point located in South West of Nakki Lake provides you a scenic view of the setting sun. Hundreds of people swarm this area in the evening amidst a carnival atmosphere. Food stalls, souvenir shops abounds the area. The scenic hills, tranquil surrounding, and the pleasant climate makes it a favorite spot of the tourists. The Honeymoon Point located close by is another attraction of MountAbu. Sunset Point is a good place to pick up trinkets and knick knacks. Day 9: Mount Abu-UdaipurMorning: after breakfast car transfer to Udaipur enroute visit to Ranakpur. Overnight at UdaipurDay 10: UdaipurFull day sight-seeing of Udaipur visiting CityPalace, JagdishTemple, LakePichola and Gardens.Overnight at UdaipurJagdishTemple is one of the famous temples of Udaipur. Located in the CityPalace complex of Udaipur, this temple is made in the Indo-Aryan style of architecture. In 1651, Jagdish temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singh, who ruled Udaipur during 1628-53. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Laxmi Narayan), the preserver of the Universe. It is celebrated for being the largest temple in the city of Udaipur. The gateway of this temple can be sited at a distance of 150 meters from the Bara Pol of the CityPalace.LakePichola, situated in Udaipur city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, is an artificial fresh water lake, created in the year 1362 AD, named after the nearby Picholi village.[1][2] It is one of the several contiguous lakes, and developed over the last few centuries in and around the famous Udaipur city. The lakes around Udaipur were primarily created by building dams to meet the drinking water and irrigation needs of the city and its neighborhood. Two islands, Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir are located within PicholaLake, and have been developed with several palaces to provide views of the lake UdaipurGardens, the city of lakes, is also known as the garden city of Rajasthan. This romantic city, with the backdrop of picturesque lakes and lush green gardens, appeals to the aesthetic sense of any spectator. The very name of garden brings a sense of relief in the era of concrete jungles. In the bygone ages, the rulers of Udaipur designed a few gardens & parks to remain close with nature and serenity. The city of Udaipur boasts of several gardens that are truly a green retreat in the dry lands of Rajasthan.Day 11: Udaipur-PushkarMorning: after breakfast car transfer to Pushkar enroute visiting Nathdwara/Rajsamand/Ajmer.Afternoon: sight-seeing tour of Pushkar visiting PushkarLake and Temples.Overnight at PushkarPushkar is an artificial lake located in the state of Rajasthan in India. It is situated near the Pushkar town in the district of Ajmer. The lake is beautifully surrounded by the deserts and hills from all the sides. It covers the total area of about 5 km. It gets separated from the city of Ajmer by the snake mountain known as Nag Parbat. The pious PushkarLake is regarded as the sacred lake among the Hindus in India. It is the only lake connected with Lord Brahma in the whole country. The city of Pushkar is situated on the banks of the PushkarLake. The lake has around 400 temples, 52 palaces and 52 ghats and each ghat has water of special powers. The lake is known for its serene atmosphere throughout the year. Some of the most popular among them are Brahma Ghat, Gau Ghat and Varah Ghat.Day 12: Pushkar-JaipurMorning: after breakfast car transfer to Jaipur.An excursion tour of Amber Fort with Elephant ride.Overnight at JaipurAmber Fort: also spelled and pronounced as Amber Fort) is located in Amer (a town with an area of 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi)[1]), 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India. It is one of the principal tourist attractions in the Jaipur area, located high on a hill.[2][3]Amer Fort was built by Raja Man Singh I. Amer Fort is known for its artistic style, blending both Hindu and Rajput elements. With its large ramparts, series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks the MaotaLake, at its forefront.Day 13: JaipurHalf day sight-seeing tour of Hawa Mahal, Observatory, CityPalaceAfternoon free at leisureOvernight at JaipurHawa Mahal: Constructed in 1799, Hawa Mahal is the most sensational monument in the city of Jaipur. The palace, overlooks one of Jaipur's main streets and was originally constructed to offer women of the court an upper hand, so that they can watch the activities taking place in the bazaar and the surrounding streets behind stone-carved screens. For this purpose, it was designed with over 900 niches, and the entire building is shaped like a crown adorning Lord Krishna's head.Observatory: The Jantar Mantar, or "House of Instruments" at Jaipur is the largest of the observatories and contains eighteen instruments. They are in excellent repair after a 1901 reconstruction project supervised by Chandra Dhar Sharma Guleri.Day 14: Jaipur-Fathepur Sikri-AgraMorning: after breakfast car transfer to Agra enroute visiting Fathepur Sikri.Afternoon: sight-seeing tour of Immortal Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Sikandra & Itmadullah.Overnight at AgraBuilt during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. The complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid..The Taj Mahal is the epitome of Mughal art and one of the most famous buildings in the world. Yet there have been few serious studies of it and no full analysis of its architecture and meaning. Ebba Koch, an important scholar,has been permitted to take measurements of the complex and has been working on the palaces and gardens of Shah Jahan for thirty years and on the Taj Mahal itself—the tomb of the emperor's wife, Mumtaz Mahal—for a decade.Fort (Emperor Akbar commissioned the construction of this fort in 1565, although additions were continued to be made till the time of his grandson Shah Jahan. The Fort houses some exquisite buildings within like the Moti Masjid, Diwan – e- Am, Diwan – e – Khas, and Sheesh Mahal.)Akbar started building his own mausoleum, near Agra, that was to be a perfect blend of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist and Jain designs and motifs, bespeaking of his religious tolerance and secular views. However, he could not complete it and died. Thus, his son Jehangir completed his tomb, popularly known as Sikandra after Sikandra Lodi, who established the community where Akbar's Tomb is located. However, Jehangir made quite a number of alterations in the original plan, in keeping with the development of Mughal art and architecture. The tomb has three-storeyed red sandstone minarets displaying wondrous inlay work of marble on the four corners of the building. 'Langurs', black-faced monkeys have found a safe haven in the beautiful gardens surrounding the mausoleum and often stray to the walkways too.Day 15: Agra-KhajurahoVisit Taj Mahal in the Morning to view sunrise and back to hotel. After breakfast, departure transfer to Airport to board flight for Khajuraho.Evening free at leisure.Overnight at KhajurahoThe Taj Mahal is the epitome of Mughal art and one of the most famous buildings in the world. Yet there have been few serious studies of it and no full analysis of its architecture and meaning. Ebba Koch, an important scholar,has been permitted to take measurements of the complex and has been working on the palaces and gardens of Shah Jahan for thirty years and on the Taj Mahal itself—the tomb of the emperor's wife, Mumtaz Mahal—for a decade.Day 16: Khajuraho-VaranasiMorning city tour of the temples in KhajurahoAfternoon: transfer to the Airport to board flight for Varanasi. after checks into the hotel proceed for half day excursion tour of Sarnath.Overnight at VaranasiDay 17: VaranasiEarly morning- proceed for the Boat Cruise on River Ganges.Afternoon: proceed for half day Sight-seeing of Temple and B.H.University. Overnight at VaranasiRiver Ganges: For more than two millennia, the River Ganges has been revered by millions in India as a symbol of spiritual purity. Originating in the frozen heights of the Himalayas, the river travels 1,600 miles across the teeming plains of the subcontinent before flowing east into Bangladesh and from there it spills into the Bay of Bengal. ”Mother Ganga” is described by ancient Hindu scriptures as a gift from the gods; that is, the earthly incarnation of the deity Ganga.The BanarasHinduUniversity was established by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. A prominent lawyer and an Indian independence activist, Malviya considered education as the primary means for achieving a national awakening.[10]At the 21st Conference of the Indian National Congress in Benares in December 1905, Malviya publicly announced his intent to establish a university in Varanasi. Malviya continued to develop his vision for the university with inputs from other Indian nationalists and educationists. He published his plan in 1911. The focus of his arguments was on the prevailing poverty in India and the decline in income of Indians compared to Europeans. The plan called for focus on technology and science, besides the study of India's religion and culture:Day 18: Varanasi- Delhi Departureransfer to the Airport to board flight to Delhi airport for your next destination.
Tour Code: IN10-005
Tour Duration: 10 Days 9 Nights.
Tour Themes:
Tour Route: Delhi-Jaipur-Sariska-Mandawa-Bikaner-Deshnok-Nagaur-Khimsar-Ossian-Mandore-Jodhpur
10 days Delhi-Jaipur-Sariska-Mandawa-Bikaner-Deshnok-Nagaur-Khimsar-Ossian-Mandore-Jodhpur Tour
You can tailor-make the tour duration, route, themes, and cultural experiences, etc. 10 days Delhi-Jaipur-Sariska-Mandawa-Bikaner-Deshnok-Nagaur-Khimsar-Ossian-Mandore-Jodhpur TourTour Code: IN101 Departure Date: You Choice! Custom Days: 8..12.14... Days Tour Route: Delhi-Jaipur-Sariska-Mandawa-Bikaner-Deshnok-Nagaur-Khimsar-Ossian-Mandore-Jodhpur-Delhi (Could Customize)You can always customize a similar tour based on this itinerary. Day 1: Delhi ArrivalOvernight at DelhiDay 2: DelhiMorning: Old Delh: Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India.Afternoon: New Delhi: Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, and the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.Overnight at DelhiJama Masjid of Delhi is the largest mosque in India. The Jama Masjid stands across the road in front of the Red Fort. Built between 1644 and 1658, Jama Masjid is one of the last architectural works of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The spacious courtyard of the Jama Masjid holds thousands of faithful. Jama Masjid is located on a mound in the heart of the old city and projects beautifully into the Old-Delhi skyline. Jama Masjid Mosque was built in red sandstone and marble by more than 5000 artisans. Originally called the Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa, or "mosque commanding view of the world", the Jama Masjid stands at the center of the erstwhile capital city of the Mughals, Shahjahanbad.Raj Ghat: India is a country, where you can see a lot of historical places and monuments dedicated to popular historical figures, and the capital city, Delhi,being no less than any other place, offers some of the most popular and beautiful structures in the country. Delhi tourism provides you many brilliant options to be a apart of the splendid history and to gaze at the iconic facts and features of it, Raj Ghat being one of them. It is one of the most important and respected site in the city.Humayun’s Tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562 AD, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyath, a Persian architect.[1] It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent,[2] and is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi, India, close to the Dina-panah citadel also known as Purana Qila (Old Fort), that Humayun founded in 1533. It was also the first structure to use red sandstone at such a scale[3][4] The tomb was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993,[2] and since then has undergone extensive restoration work, which is still underway. Besides the main tomb enclosure of Humayun, several smaller monuments dot the pathway leading up to it, from the main entrance in the West, including one that even pre-dates the main tomb itself, by twenty years; it is the tomb complex of Isa Khan Niyazi, an Afghan noble in Sher Shah Suri's court of the Suri dynasty, who fought against the Mughals, constructed in 1547 CE.Qutub Minar is the pride of Delhi. The tall minaret was constructed in 1192 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak, and later completed by his successor Iltutmish. The soaring conical tower is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture.India Gate is constructed as a memorial and was built in the memory of 90,00 soldiers who laid down their lives during world war I. Located at Rajpath, India Gate Delhi is 42 m high and is a popular relaxation area during the summer evenings. India Gate also act as popular pinic spot during winter. Also known as the All India War Memorial or the Gate of India, India Gate was designed and constructed by Lutyens. He was the one who is considered the chief proclaimer in designing the New Delhi plans. Day 3 Delhi-Jaipur (206 kms - 4 hrs)Morning: Car transfer to Jaipur,Afternoon: Half day Excursion to Amber Fort with Elephant RideOvernight at JaipurAmber Fort: also spelled and pronounced as Amber Fort) is located in Amer (a town with an area of 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi)[1]), 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India. It is one of the principal tourist attractions in the Jaipur area, located high on a hill.[2][3]Amer Fort was built by Raja Man Singh I. Amer Fort is known for its artistic style, blending both Hindu and Rajput elements. With its large ramparts, series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks the MaotaLake, at its forefront.Day 4 Jaipur-SariskaMorning: CityPalace, Museum and Hawa MahalAfternoon: car transfer to SariskaOvernight at SariskaCityPalace, Jaipur, which includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces and other buildings, is a palace complex in Jaipur, the capital of the Rajasthan state, India. It was the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur, the head of the Kachwaha Rajput clan. The Chandra Mahal palace now houses a museum but the greatest part of it is still a royal residence. The palace complex, which is located northeast of the centre of the grid patterned Jaipur city, incorporates an impressive and vast array of courtyards, gardens and buildings. The palace was built between 1729 and 1732, initially by Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. He planned and built the outer walls, and later additions were made by successive rulers right up to the 20th century. The credit for the urban layout of the city and its structures is attributed to two architects namely, Vidyadar Bhattacharya, the chief architect in the royal court and Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob, apart from the Sawai himself who was a keen architectural enthusiast. The architects achieved a fusion of the Shilpa Shastra of Indian architecture with Rajput, Mughal and European styles of architecture.Hawa Mahal stands upright as the entrance to the CityPalace, Jaipur. An important landmark in the city, Hawa Mahal is an epitome of the Rajputana architecture. The splendid five-storey "Palace of the Winds" is a blend of beauty and splendor much close to Rajasthan's culture. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built Hawa Mahal in 1779. The pyramid shape of this ancient monument is a tourist attraction having 953 small windows.Day 5 Sariska-MandawaMorning: Proceed for the jungle visitAfternoon: car transfer to Mandawa.Evening: arrive at MandawaOvernight at MandawaDay 6: Mandawa-BikanerEarly morning view the sunrise at the Desert Resort, and then proceed for Half day tour of Havelies.Afternoon: car transfer to BikanerOvernight at BikanerDay 7: BikanerProceed for the city tour of Bikaner including Camel Breeding farmOvernight at BikanerThe Camel Breeding Farm of Bikaner, popularly known as Government Camel Breeding Farm, breeds the finest of camels in Bikaner. The Bikaner Camel Breeding Farm also conducts researches and experiments on the camels. The results obtained from the experiments are used to promote camel breeding. The Camel Breeding Farm in Bikaner employs the 'Raikas' or 'Rebars', local camel breeders, and aims towards making camel economically advantageous for the camel rearer of Bikaner.Day 8: Bikaner-Deshnok-Nagaur-KhimsarMorning: car transfer to Khimsar enroute covering the sight-seeing of Deshnok the RatTemple and Nagaur Fort.Overnight at Khimasarthe RatTemple: Known by many as the 8th wonder of the world, Karni Mata is definitely one of the most unusual places on the face of the Earth. As impossible as it may seem at this Hindu temple, humans live in perfect harmony with thousands of rats.Nagaur Fort: The fourth century mud fortAhhichatragarh, built by the Nagavanshis, was re-built in stone by Mohammed Bahlim, Governor of the Ghaznivites, in the early twelfth century, over the mound of the ancient mud fort. In the middle ages Ahhichatragarh was at different times held by the early Chauhans, Chalukayas, the great Prithviraj Chauhan, Ghazni, Ghori, Iltutmish, Balban, Allauddin Khilji, Hamir Chauhan of Ranthambore, the Khanjada and Lodi Dynasties, Sher Shah Suri and finally, the Mughals. From the great Emperor Akbar's time up to the end of Mughal rule in India, Nagaur alternated between the Rathores of Jodhpur and Bikaner and the Mughals.Day 9: Khimsar-Ossian-Mandore-JodhpurMorning; Proceed for the sight-seeing of KhimsarAfternoon: car transfer to Jodhpur enroute covering Jain Temples of Ossian and Mandore.Overnight at JodhpurThere are approximately 15 Ossian Jain temples near Jodhpur. The most fascinating one of the Jain Osiyan temples in Rajasthan is the Mahavira temple. It is dedicated to the last (24th) Jain Prophet. The main temple was constructed around 775 A.D. And till about 15th century, the other smaller shrines were being added to the main complex.Mandore is an ancient town, and was the seat of the Mandorva branch of the Parihar (Gurjara Pratihara) dynasty which ruled the region in the 6th century AD by King Nahar Rao Parihar. In 1395 AD, a Mohil princess of the Parihar rulers of Mandore married Chundaji, scion of the Rathore clan of Rajputs. This was during the era of rapid ascendency of the Rathore clan, and Chundaji received Mandore in dowry. The town remained the seat of the Rathore clan until 1459 AD, when Rao Jodha, a Rathore chief who united the surrounding region under his rule, shifted his capital to the newly founded city of Jodhpur.Day 10: Jodhpur-DelhiMorning: half day tour of Jodhpur covering Meherangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Museum and Temple.Afternoon: car transfer to Delhi, and then to the airport for your next destinationMehrangarh Fort, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan is one of the largest forts in India. The fort is situated 400 feet (122 m) above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. A winding road leads to and from the city below. The imprints of cannonball hits by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. To the left of the fort is the chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot defending the Mehrangarh fort.stone's throw from the Mehrangarh Fort, built at the turn of the nineteenth century by Jaswant Singh's Maharani in her husband's memory, the shining white Jaswant Thada serves as a shrine to the Rathore dynasty. All around it today are the chattris or cenotaphs of the rulers and their queens who followed Jaswant Singh II for the complex, on the banks of the Dev Kund, The Pond of the Gods, serves as the royal cremation grounds.
Tour Code: IN15-004
Tour Duration: 15 Days 14 Nights.
Tour Themes:
Tour Route: Mumbai-Bangalore-Hassan-Mysore-Coonoor-Madurai-Periyar-Kumarakom-Houseboat-Cochin
15 days Mumbai Bangalore Hassan Mysore Madurai Periyar Cochin tour
You can tailor-make the tour duration, route, themes, and cultural experiences, etc. 15 days Mumbai Bangalore Hassan Mysore Madurai Periyar Cochin tourTour Code: IN151 Departure Date: You Choice! Custom Days: ..13,18,20.. Days Tour Route: Mumbai-Bangalore-Hassan-Mysore-Coonoor-Madurai-Periyar-Kumarakom-Houseboat-Cochin-Mumbai (Could Customize)You can always customize a similar tour based on this itinerary. Day 1 Mumbai ArrivalAirport Transfer to your hotel. Check-in at 12 Noon.Afternoon: Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum (Museum is closed on Mondays) Fish Aquarium, Jain Temple, Hanging Gardens on the slopes of Malabar Hills offering nice view of Marine Lines & Chowpatty Beach, Kamla Nehru Park, Mani Bhawan (Where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay) then to Dhobi Ghat. Also drive past AfghanChurch, Flora Fountain (Bombay nerve-centre), colourful Crawford Market and Marine Drive.Overnight at MumbaiThe India Gate was built in 1931 and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. This 42 m high stone arch of victory, universally known as The India Gate, stands at the eastern end of Rajpath, New Delhi. It was previously officially known as The All India War Memorial. The names of the 90,000 Indian Army soldiers who died in the First World War, Afghan campaign of 1919 and the North-West Frontier operations are inscribed on the walls of this grand structure.The Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, later renamed as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, is the main museum in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India.[4] It was founded in the early years of the 20th century by prominent citizens of Bombay, with the help of the government, to commemorate the visit of the then prince of Wales. It is located in the heart of South Mumbai near the Gateway of India. The museum was renamed in the 1990s or early 2000s after Shivaji, the founder of Maratha Empire.Jain Temple Mumbai, popularly known as BabuAmichandPanalalAdishwarjiJainTemple was built in the year 1904. This is one of the most beautifully decorated Jain temples in Mumbai. The two elephants made of white stone on the two sides of the entrance of the JainTemple are really awesome to look at. The intricate designs of the temple have attracted many tourists during their tour to the city.AfghanChurch is a Presbyterian Church in South Mumbai, India, built by the British to commemorate the dead of the disastrous defeat in the First Afghan War of 1838. The church is located in Navy Nagar in the Colaba area of Mumbai (Bombay).As well as British soldiers, it also commemorates different Indian regiments, such as the Bombay Army, the Madras Army, and Ranjit Singh's army from Lahore. Records also mention that only one person, one Surgeon William Brydon - a medical officer - out of 16,000 men, returned safely to Jalalabad to tell the tale of a war in which the British suffered their heaviest defeat yet.Flora Fountain, at the Hutatma Chowk (Martyr's Square), is an ornamentally and exquisitely sculpted architectural heritage monument located at the southern end of the historic Dadabhai Naoroji Road, called the Mile Long Road, at the Fort business district in the heart of South Mumbai, Mumbai, India. Flora Fountain, built in 1864, is a fusion of water, architecture and sculpture, and depicts the Roman goddess Flora. It was built at a total cost of Rs. 47,000, or 9000 pounds sterling, a princely sum in those days.colourful Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market) is where locals of central Mumbai go shopping for their fruit, vegetables and (for the brave) meat. Rudyard Kipling was born just south of the market in 1865 and an ornate fountain designed by his father, Lockwood Kipling, sits between old fruit boxes at the market's centre. He also designed the frieze depicting Indian peasants in wheat fields which hangs above the main entrance. The animal market at the rear sells everything from poodles to parrots in small cages. North of the market are the narrow lanes of Kalbadevi. This predominantly Muslim area is a seething mass of people and traffic and is the location of several markets selling jewellery, textiles and leather goods. The most famous is the Chor Bazaar, Mumbai's 'thieves' market', which sells 'antiques' and miscellaneous junk - don't place too much faith in authenticity of anything here. This area is also home to the Jama Masjid and the MumbadeviTemple, which is dedicated to the patron goddess of the island's original Koli inhabitants.Marine Drive is a 3-kilometre-long boulevard in South Mumbai in the city of Mumbai. It is a 'C'-shaped six-lane concrete road along the coast, which is a natural bay. The road links Nariman Point to Babulnath and Malabar Hill. Marine Drive is situated over reclaimed land facing west-south-west. The bay is part of the Arabian Sea.Day 2 Mumbai–BangaloreMorning: excursion to the ElephantaCaves (Subject to weather conditions). Across the harbour to the world famous, 1200 years old ElephantaCaves, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The famous TRIMURTI sculpture signifying the trinity of the Creator, the Preserver and the Destroyer is located here.Afternoon: transfer to airport to board flight for Bangalore.Overnight at BangaloreThe ElephantaCaves are a network of sculpted caves located on ElephantaIsland, or Gharapuri (literally "the city of caves") in MumbaiHarbour, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the east of the city of Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The island, located on an arm of the Arabian Sea, consists of two groups of caves—the first is a large group of five Hindu caves, the second, a smaller group of two Buddhist caves. The Hindu caves contain rock cut stone sculptures, representing the Shaiva Hindu sect, dedicated to the god Shiva.Day 3 Bangalore–HassanMorning: Half day sightseeing tour of the "GARDEN CITY" visiting the Lal Bagh which has a variety of old Trees, Fountains, Lotus Pools, Terraces and an assortment of Tropical Herbs and Sub- Tropical Herbs. Also see the GovernmentBuildings and the Maharaja's Palace.Afternoon: Later leave for Hassan by surface enroute visiting Sravanbelagola.Overnight at HassanLal Bagh or LalBaghBotanical Gardens, meaning The Red Garden in English, is a famous botanical garden in southern Bangalore, India. The garden was originally commissioned by Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore, and later finished by his son Tipu Sultan.[1] It has a famous glass house which hosts an annual flower show. Lal Bagh houses India's largest collection of tropical plants, has an aquarium and a lake, and is one of the main tourist attractions in Bangalore.Day 4 Hassan-MysoreMorning: City Tour of Belur and Halebid. Belur famous for it Hoysala architecture. Its Temple of Lord Channakeshava is embellished with carving which has few equals in the world. Halebid - The seat of HoysalaKingdom, its great HoyaleswaraTemple was built in the typical Hoysala style architecture. A stellar base with the emblem of the lion and elephants seemingly supporting the temple, signify stability.Afternoon: leave Hassan for Mysore by surface enroute visiting Srirangapatnam. Overnight at MysoreBelur is a Town Municipal Council in Hassan district in the state of Karnataka, India.The town is renowned for its Chennakeshava temple, one of the finest examples of Hoysala workmanship.Halebid also know as Dwarasamudra (gateway to the seas) in ancient times is in Hassan district. Halebid is approx 27 kms away from Hassan and was the capital of Hoysala Empire. It flourished as the capital of the Hoysala Dynasty for about 150 years. Halebid (also pronounced as Hale'beedu) literally means 'the old city'. Beedu also stands for layout or a place of human habitat. The Hoysalas ruled this city for about 150 years. Then it was sacked by the armies of Malik Kafur in the early 14th century, after which it fell into a state of disrepair and ignore.Day 5 MysoreMorning: City Tour visiting Srirangapatnam - 16 kms from Mysore, this fort was the stronghold of Tipu Sultan, son of Haider Ali. Tipu made a last minute ditch against the British in 1799 before surrendering his kingdom. Among the many fort buildings still intact, are Tipu's airy SummerPalace and his tomb at the Darya Daulat Bagh (garden). Here, is also the celebrated SriRanganathaTemple. Afternoon: excursion to Somnathpur.Overnight at MysorSrirangapatna is an egg-shaped island formed by the two subdivisions of river Cauvery. It is located in the district of Mandya. The whole of the town is surrounded by the River Kaveri and gives a look of an island. The town has historic, cultural and religious importance. History says that Lord Buddha visited and remained on one of the islands near Srirangapatnam.Somanathapura is a town located 35 km from Mysore city in Mysore district, Karnataka, India. Somanathapura is famous for the Chennakesava Temple (also called Kesava or Keshava temple) built by Soma, a dandanayaka (commander) in 1268 CE under Hoysala king Narasimha III, when the Hoysalas were the major power in South India.[1] The Keshava temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture and is in a very well preserved condition. The temple is in the care of the Archeological Survey of India as a protected heritage site and visitors are allowed only from 9:00AM to 5:30PM.Day 6 Mysore-Ooty-CoonoorMorning leave Mysore by surface for Coonoor enroute visiting Ooty.Overnight at CoonoorDay 7 Coonoor–MaduraiMorning leave Coonoor by surface for Madurai.Overnight at MaduraiDay 8 MaduraiMorning: City Tour of Madurai visiting the great MeenakshiTemple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering gopurams (rising high above the surrounding country side).Afternoon: visit the TirumalaNayakPalace - A gracious building in the Indo saracenic style, famous for the Stucco work on its domes and arches.Evening: visit MeenakashiTemple during Aarti ceremony.Overnight at MaduraiMeenakshiAmmanTemple is an ancient and one amongst the most important temples of India. Located in the holy city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, MeenakshiTemple can be reached easily by the means of local transport from Madurai. The city comprises its own domestic airport that is connected with all the major cities of India. Renowned for its astonishing architecture, MeenakshiAmmanTemple has been nominated for the new Seven Wonders of the World. Hundreds and thousands of devotees come every year to pay their obeisance of the Lord.Thirumalai Nayak Palace is a 17th-century palace erected in 1636 AD by King Thirumalai Nayak, a king of Madurai's Nayaka dynasty who ruled Madurai from 1623–59, in the city of Madurai, India. This Palace is a classic fusion of Dravidian, Islamic styles. The building, which can be seen today, was the main Palace where the king lived. The original Palace Complex was four times bigger than the present structure. In its heyday, TirumalaiNayakPalace at Madurai was considered to be one of the wonders of the South.[1] This palace is situated 2 km south east of the MeenakshiAmmanTemple.Day 9 Madurai-PeriyarMorning leave Madurai by surface for Periyar enroute visiting tea plantation.Overnight at PeriyarDay 10PeriyarMorning and evening boat cruise at lakePeriyar.Morning: Free to relax on your ownOvernight at PeriyarDay 11 Periyar-KumarakomMorning leave Periyar by surface for Kumarakom.Overnight at KumarakomDay 12 Kumarakom - HouseboatMove from hotel to the houseboat. You will enjoy backwater cruise crossing the narrow canals of Kerala.Overnight at the houseboat.Day 13 Houseboat–CochinMorning houseboat will drop you at the Jetty. Proceed by surface to Cochin.Afternoon: City Tour of Cochin. Visit the DutchPalace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing Nets, St. Francis Church and the Santa CruzChurch.Overnight at CochinDutchPalace, Kochi is more popularly known as MattancherryPalace. It is located at Palace Road, 10 km from Ernakulam city, Kochi. The palace was constructed by the Portuguese and presented to the then Rajah of Kochi, Veera Kerala Varma. The Rajahs of Keralas made subsequent renovations of the palace, giving it a Hindu texture. In fact, it has become one of the best testimony of the HinduTempleArt.The prosperous Jewish trading community built the Jewish Synagogue in 1568 whose links with Kerala begin in Kodungallor (Cranganore) in the north of the state. The oldest synagogue in India, it was partially destroyed in the war of 1662 and was rebuilt by the Dutch. In the mid-18th century the clock tower was added and the floors paved with exquisite hand-painted blue willow tiles from China. Two hundred years old, no two tiles are alike. The interior offers more beautiful surprises: a Belgian chandelier, the great scrolls of the Old Testament, and the copper plates on which were recorded the grants of privilege made by the Cochin rulers to the Jewish community in the 4th century. There are also five finely wrought gold and silver crowns gifted to the synagogue by various patrons.The Chinese fishing nets at FortKochi, located in the Kochi city of Kerala, make up a very popular tourist attraction. They are fixed land installations, which are used for a very unique and unusual method of fishing. Operated from the shore, these nets are set up on bamboo and teak poles and held horizontally by huge mechanisms, which lower them into the sea. They look somewhat like hammocks and are counter-weighed by large stones tied to ropes.St. Francis CSI Church, in Kochi , earlier called Cochin, originally built in 1503, is the oldest European church in India[1] and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent.[2][3] The Portuguese explorer, Vasco da Gama, died in Kochi in 1524 when he was on his third visit to India. His body was originally buried in this church, but after fourteen years his remains were removed to Lisbon.The Santa Cruz Cathedral not only happens to be one of the oldest churches in Cochin, but also in the whole of India. Counted as one of the heritage edifices of Kerala, this church is visited by tourists the whole year round. It was built by the first Portuguese viceroy, Francesco de Almeida, when he arrived in Kochi way back in 1505. On 3 May that year, during the feast of the "Invention of the Holy Cross", the foundation stone of this church was laid and upon completion, it was christened as Santa Cruz Cathedral.Day 14 Cochin - MumbaiMorning: In time transfer to airport to connect flight for Mumbai.Afternoon: Rest of the day at leisure.Overnight at MumbaiDay 15 Mumbai Departureree on your own, and then your will be escorted to the airport for your next destination.
Tour Code: IN14-003
Tour Duration: 14 Days 13 Nights.
Tour Themes:
Tour Route: Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Udaipur-Udaipur-Jodhpur-Jaisalmer-Bikaner-Mandawa
