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Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive
at Delhi where you would be met and escorted to the hotel. In the afternoon
you will be taken to National Museum where you will see the finest collection
of Indian antiquities and artifacts. Tonight you will be hosted a welcome dinner
when you will also be familiarized with the tour. Day 02: Delhi
Delhi with its Old and New parts - each with its specific charm and glory - makes a very interesting city for its sustenance to medieval and modern cultures at the same time and space.
Day 03: Khajuraho
This morning you will take a train to Jhansi. En route to Khajuraho you will visit sleepy medieval town of Orchha which is littered with medieval Bundelkhand buildings bearing fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture. Overnight will be at Khajuraho.
Day 04: Agra
Your day starts in the morning when you will be driven to Jhansi railway station for your train to Agra. You will arrive in Agra in the evening and retire for the day.
Day 05: Agra
Today
you will do sightseeing tour of Agra. In the first half of the day you will
visit Sikandara and the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah or the 'Baby Taj'.Day 06: Jaipur
After a leisurely morning you drive to Jaipur - en route visit Fatehpur Sikri, a perfectly preserved Mughal city built at the height of the empire's splendor. You will arrive in Jaipur in the noon and will be at leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 07: Jaipur
In the morning, you visit the Amber Fort - one of the most fascinating of Indian forts. You will reach the fort majestically atop an elephant; once inside the fort, you visit the Palace of Mirrors, Hall of Public Audience and the beautifully manicured gardens.
Day 08: Jodhpur
Proceed to Jodhpur. Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 09: Jodhpur
This
morning you explore the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort-Museum, one of the largest
in India, unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur - and a perfect example of desert
variant of Rajput architecture. The tour of the fort will be followed by a visit
to the old town where you walk through the market getting a feel of the town.Day 10: Udaipur
Today, you drive to Udaipur. You will arrive in Udaipur late in the afternoon. The rest of the day will be at leisure.
Day 11: Udaipur
The day begins with a visit to the City Palace, which is largest in Rajsathan. You will also see lovely medieval Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-Ki-Bari or the "Gardens of the Maids of Honour". The day will end with a relaxing boat ride on Lake Pichola. From the lake you will get unmatched views of the gardens surrounding the fascinating Lake Palace Hotel and the two islands in the lake.
Day 12: Aurangabad
Today, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Bombay where you will arrive to connect to your flight for Aurangabad (Depending on the flight timings you will be given a brief tour of the commercial capital of India).
Day 13: Aurangabad
Today
you will explore the caves of Ajanta which offer a rich tapestry of images that
speak of palaces, royalty, cultures and tales of everyday life of ancient India.
Long buried in the debris of time, these 30 caves were built to offer seclusion
to the Buddhist monks, who lived, taught and performed rituals.Day 14: Aurangabad / Bombay
This morning you will be taken to explore Ellora caves. Carved between fourth and fifth century, the rock temples and monasteries of Ellora represent the three major faiths of India - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Like Ajanta, Ellora caves too are a fine example of cave temples with almost 34 caves with intricate interiors and ornamental facades. Later in the evening you will take your flight for Bombay where you spend the night before starting your tour of South India.
Day 15: Madurai
Continuing
your tour to South India you will fly in the morning to Madurai where you arrive
before noon. All activity in Madurai is centred round Sri Meenakshi Temple in
the heart of the told town. A riotously baroque example of Dravidian architecture,
you visit the temple in the afternoon.Day 16: Chettinad
After a leisurely start today you drive to Chettinad which is known for its artistic houses. Spend the afternoon exploring the palace and around for its unique architecture. Overnight will be at Madurai.
Day 17: Tanjore/ Trichy
This morning you will drive to Tanjore. Also called a city of temples, Tanjore is dotted with no fewer than 74 temples - the most famous of which is the Brihadeshwara temple. In the evening you explore the city including spectacular Rock Fort Temple.
Day 18: Chennai
This
morning you take a train ride to Madras - your last destination of the tour.
Madras is a fascinating city with its ancient temples and unique culture, golden
sandy beaches and a marvelous tradition of music and dance. Day 19: Chennai
Today will be spent in visiting two of the finest examples of ancient South Indian architecture - Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.
Day 20: Chennai
The day will be spent in leisure. In the evening you will be hosted a farewell dinner before being escorted to the domestic terminal for flight to Delhi for return home or international airport for your flight overseas.
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