From
the intricate saris of Rajasthan to the beautiful symmetry of the Taj Mahal,
this compact journey is a photographer's delight and the perfect introduction
to India. You can float past the Ghats on the River Ganges to encounter the
spiritual heart of Hinduism in Varanasi and get off the beaten path exploring
carved stepwells and quaint temples in rural villages. With the perfect
combination of included activities and free time to explore the nation's rich
heritage, you're sure to be caught up in India's incredible tapestry of life.
Duration: 15 Days
Start/Finish City: Delhi to Lucknow
Service Level: Premium
Physical Grading: 4
Travel Style: Comfort
Trip Type: Small Group
Itinerary
Hotel info (1 nights)
On
arrival you will be received by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
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This
day you will be taken for a trip to the very heart of India. The trip will
cover Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb, India Gate, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Gandhi
Memorial. Overnight at hotel. [B]
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Morning commence drive to Jaipur [273 km; 4 hrs]. Upon arrival, check in in to hotel. Evening free time to enjoy the city atmosphere which by many means is
fabulous. Overnight at hotel. [B] Welcome dinner in Choki Dhani Restaurant.
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The
day is to be started with the Elephant ride at Amer Fort, followed by the city
tour covering ‐ Hawa Mahal,
Royal Observatory, City Palace, Nawab
Sahab Ki Haveli and Johari Bazar etc.
Overnight at hotel. [B]
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Today
we will drive to Agra,en-route visiting the old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty,i.e Fatehpur
Sikri [206 km; 3.5 hrs].Afterwards, drive to Agra to visit the Taj
Mahal, Red Fort and the Tomb of Itmad‐ud‐daula’s Tomb.Overnight at Agra hotel. [B]
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In
the morning relax and enjoy shopping in Agra.
Then you’ll take a flight to Varanasi. On arrival, transfer to hotel. In
the evening take a city tour of Sarnath: famous for its Dhamekh Stupa and for it being the place where Buddha preached his first sermon enshrining the principle of his teachings into laws. Overnight at
hotel in Varanasi. [B]
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At
dawn enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges, followed by a city tour covering
Vishwanath Temple and Bharat Mata Temple. Overnight at hotel. [B]
Hotel info (2 nights)
After
breakfast, depart for Bodhgaya [255 km;4.5 hrs].Stay there for two nights with excursions to Rajgir/Nalanda/Saptapari Cave & Venevamas.Above two days You will come across with many locales of Buddhist Significance,i.e,Rajgir:an important Buddhist Pilgrimage since the Buddha spent 12 Years here , and the first Buddhist Council after the Buddha Attained Nirvana was held here,Nalanda : Founded in the 5th Century known as center Of Intellectualism .Overnight at Bodhgaya Hotel.
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Proceed
to Vaishali [144 km; 2.5 hrs], a very special place to Buddhists as The Lord
delivered his last sermon and announced
his impending " Nirvana". See the majesty of Ashok Pillar,
Lotus tank, Chaumukhi and proceed to Kushinagar [231 km; 4.5 hrs] where you will spend the night. [B]
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In
the morning visit Mahanirvana Temple, the modern Japan/ Srilanka Buddhist
center and monasteries, then proceed to
Lumbini [163 km; 2.9 hrs].
Overnight at hotel. [B]
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Lumbini
was the birthplace of the Buddha and is now located near the Nepal‐India border north of
Gorakpur. Morning visit to Ashoka’s pillar (249 BC) rediscovered in 1890 inside
the thick Sal forest, a temple of
Mayadevi, the ruins of an old
monastery and some new stupas.
Then in the afternoon, proceed to Balrampur [159 km; 2.9 hrs]. En route visit Sravasti. where you will see the
extensive ruins of this ancient city, as well as the Jetavana Monastery. On arrival transfer to Sravasti hotel.[B]
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This
morning take a city tour. Later you will
drive to Lucknow [159 km; 2.8 hrs]. On arrival check-in into hotel. [B]
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After
breakfast, take a morning city tour covering Imambara and Rumi Darwaza. In the evening, transfer to the
airport for your flight to Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel. [B]
Depart
for your next destination with wonderful memories! [B]