Impressions of India

Discover India with Indian Cultural Tours and explore its ancient flavors, monuments, religions, unique art & culture, a glorious past and blend of tradition, unique smells of incense, visual wealth of ancient architecture, extremely beautiful palaces, havelis, terrific temples and enchanting lakes and gardens and many more worth seeing places and picturesque nature sites.

India tour packages give you a golden opportunity to explore its numerous flavors and experience the essence of the best of India, virtually a legend. India Tours will let you know that today India is one of the oldest civilizations of the world and are surely the varied country and a globally famous tourist hub with various exciting picturesque places and lots of monuments and heritages.

For the long times India has been mesmerizing the world with its ancient flavors and that is why it attracts tourists and vacationers from all over the world to India in exploration of adventure, spiritual enlightenment or wealth. Indian cultural tour lets you foresee all of these in a remarkable way. India tour packages let you know about vivacious and splendid past of this imperial land by visiting its timeless monuments.

Each part of India tours let you find some of magnificent monuments and heritages like ancient elegant palaces, terrific temple, extraordinary havelis, garrisons, implausible forts, antique mansions, etc. There is no more picturesque destination on Earth. India tour packages include some of the major attractions of India like the capital of India, Delhi also known as the capital of Mughal Empires, the lake city of Udaipur, Tajmahal- one of the seven wonders of the world, pink city Jaipur, marine drive in Mumbai, a city of the eternal holiness Varanasi, enthralling temples of Khajuraho and other monuments.

Program

Day 01 Europe Delhi
On arrival in India you will be greeted and escorted by Indo Asia Tour's Executive to your hotel.

Check in time 1200 hrs noontime.

Day 02 Delhi
After breakfast visit Red Fort* – the 17th century imposing fortress, the Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque), India’s largest mosque where more than 20,000 people can kneel in prayer and Raj Ghat –Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial. In the afternoon visit New Delhi. You will drive past President’s Palace and India Gate (42m high), built to commemorate the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st world war. Later visit Humayun’s Tomb, and the Qutub Minar, the highest sands stone minaret in the world (73 meters). * Red Fort is closed on Mondays.

Day 03 Delhi - Varanasi (By Flight)
After breakfast transfer to airport and connect flight to Varanasi. Varanasi, derives its name from the two streams – Varuna in the north and Assi in the south.

In the afternoon take an excursion trip to Sarnath, 9 km from Varanasi, one of Buddhism’s major centers in India.

Overnight in the hotel.

Day 04 Varanasi - Khajuraho  (Flight: Operates only on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the month of May, June and July)
Today early morning you experience the life of this ancient city. See the beauty of the rising sun on the Ganges Boat Ride. Experience the early morning rituals of the Hindus being performed, thousands of people taking a bath in the holy river believing they will be free from the circle of rebirth. It is interesting to see the pilgrims offering sweets, flowers and holy water to the Sun God.

After breakfast transfer to the airport and connect flight to Khajuhrao, home to the most famous erotic temples built in the 10 & 11th century by the Chandella Rulers. On arrival, transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in the hotel.

Day 05 Khajuraho - Jhansi -Agra (Approx. 172 kms /4 hrs +Train)
In the morning visit The Eastern Group of temples mainly dedicated to the Jain teachers - tirthankaras - The Parsvanatha Temple, the Adinatha Temple and the Santinatha Temple. The temples are ornately carved on the outside with beautiful figures of Hindu gods, goddesses. Also visit the Western Group of temples which consist of a group of artistic temples built in sandstone. The sculptures of Hindu deities, dancers and musicians appear to be so natural as if they would come alive any time.

Later drive to Jhansi railway station to board train New Delhi Shatabadi Express 1755 / 2025 Hrs to Agra.

On arrival check in at the hotel.

Day 06 Agra
After breakfast visit Taj Mahal (1631-1653), a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. Later visit Agra Fort (Fort and Palace) situated on the west bank of the river Jamuna.

Also enjoy Tonga ride in Agra

Afternoon is free.
* Taj Mahal remain closed on Friday.

Day 07  Agra - Jaipur (Approx. 237 kms / 5hrs)
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri. It is a beautiful and deserted medieval city built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. The Mughals later abandoned this city for lack of water.

Maharaja Jai Singh II built Jaipur in the 18th century. It is a planned city built with ancient Hindu rules as the colonial capital of a richly colorful state. The whole city was painted pink to welcome the visit of Prince Albert in 1853. On arrival check in the hotel.

Day 08 Jaipur
After breakfast, half-day excursion trip takes you to Amber Fort with Elephant ride. En route, make a photo stop at the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal). In the afternoon visit the “Pink City” of Jaipur. You will visit City Palace, and Royal Observatory ( Janter Manter-1728-34).

Overnight in the hotel.

Day 09  Jaipur - Udaipur (By Surface: approx 405 Kms/07 hrs)
Breakfast.

Later drive to Udaipur. Udaipur is considered to be a romantic city - with its lakes, gardens, temples and palaces - an Oasis in the Thar Desert. The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS. On arrival in Udaipur check in at the hotel.

Overnight in the Hotel.

Day 10  Udaipur

Breakfast. Visit the City Palace built on the bank of the Pichola Lake, by Maharana Udai Singh in 1570. The Jagdish Temple – (1651) a fine example of the Nagara style of temple arhitecture. Sahelion-ki Bari an ornamental pleasure garden specially made for the ladies of the palace in the 18th century. It has beautiful fountains, trees and flowers.

In the afternoon enjoy public boat ride on the Pichola Lake.

Overnight in the Hotel.

Day 11  Udaipur -Mumbai - Aurangabad (By Flight)
After breakfast transfer to the airport and connect flight to Mumbai. On arrival connect another flight to Aurangabad.

Aurangabad is the site of the 2000 years old world famous colossal rock-cut temples of Ajanta and Ellora. These cave temples boast of finely detailed tempera paintings and sculptures. Three distinct groups of temples relate the story of the evolution of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.

On arrival check in at the hotel
Overnight in the hotel.

Day 12  Aurangabad
After breakfast take an excursion to Ajanta Caves (100 km). The caves older than those at Ellora, date from about 200 BC to 650 AD. They are cut from the volcanic lavas of the Deccan. After the 7th century they were abandoned and rediscovered in 1819 by a party of British soldiers who were hunting and noticed the top of the façade of Cave 10. There are 30 caves consisting of Buddhist monasteries, and temples. The tempera technique has been used in these paintings belonging to the most beautiful rock paintings in the world. These Jataka paintings relate to the Buddha’s previous births – showing progress of the soul. Caves 1, 2, 10, 16, 17, have lights, 11, 19 and 26 are also worth visiting.

Late afternoon visit Ellora Caves; carved during 350 A.D. to 700 A.D. these structures represent the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. These caves 34 in number are located 30 kms from Aurangabad. They are fascinating and the finest example of cave temple architecture housing elaborate facades and exquisite interiors. The 12 caves to the south are Buddhist, the 17 in the centre dedicated to Hinduism, and the 5 caves to the north are Jain.

Overnight in the hotel
IMP: Ajanta Caves are closed on Monday.
IMP: Ellora Caves are closed on Tuesday.

Day 13  Aurangabad- Mumbai (By Flight)
After breakfast transfer to the airport and connect flight to Mumbai.

On arrival visit “Gateway of India”, the 26 m high British built Arch Indo-Saracenic style, Mumbai’s landmark built in 1927,ueen’s Necklace is Mumbai’s most popular promenade and favourite sunset watching spot. The Kamla Nehru Park where you can have a picturesque view of the city. The Hanging Gardens are so named, as they are located on top of a series of tanks that supply water to Mumbai city.

Later check in at the hotel.
Overnight in the Hotel.

Day 14 Mumbai -Onward  Flight
In time transfer to the airport and connect flight for onward journey
IMP: Room will be available till 1200 Noon.

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Hotels

TOUR LODGING INFO: 12 Nights Hotels

Rates

Tour Prices:

Prices: Valid form 01st April till 30th Sept 2012.

Package Inclusions:
. Single room. Double room on sharing basis.
• Daily breakfast.
• All transfer and sight seeing by air-conditioned transport.
• Services of local English speaking guides for the sightseeing.
• Elephant Ride at Amer Fort, Jaipur
• Tonga ride in Agra.

• Train fare from Agra to Jhansi in A/c Chair Car.
• 01 dinner with dances in nice local restaurant on complimentary basis in Jaipur.
• Service tax.

Package Exclusions:
• Any airport taxes.
• Any airfares.
• Any new tax imposed by the Government.
• Any expenditure of personal nature such as tips, drinks, telephone charges, laundry etc.
• Entrances to the monuments.
• Any accommodation in Delhi in the end.

IMP
- Incase of waitlisted booking we have to hold the alternate, for which we will advise the supplement OR reduction accordingly.
- The above rates are based on presently prevailing taxes and entrances to the monuments. If there is any change, prices will also change accordingly.
- Elephant ride in Jaipur is subject to availability of elephants.
- Check in and Check out time is 1200 Hrs.
- Given rates are based on present rate of exchange and incase of fluctuation they may change.