Varanasi-Khajuraho - Centre India |
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In this program we give a
great chance to visit center India with the Business capital of India
Mumbai, the ancients Buddhist temples, the hindu temples and money
more... The vast subcontinent of India simply groans with history and
culture, life and vitality, and a diversity of people, scenery,
religions and architecture to rival any on earth. For the inquisitive
traveller, it is simply unmissable. In this program you can visit the
all major temple of Hindu and see the moughal architect. .... finally
we give a chance to visit the Sikh temple at Amritsar...
Day 1: Arrival Mumbai: Upon arrival meet to our representative transfer to hotel fore rest of the night. Day 2: Mumbai Sightseeing: Morning visitElephanta Caves,are located nine kms by sea from the Gateway of India, must visit place in every excursion itinerary. The Elephanta Caves are characterised by rock temples carved out of two hills that emerge from the centre of the island. At Elephanta sixth century built cave shrine to Lord Shiva, and a massive three-headed sculpture representing Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer. Gateway of India, was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary for the Delhi Durbar in 1911 when Delhi became capital of India. Situated at the Apollo Bunder, the gateway holds greater historical significance. The monument is complete with four turrets and intricate latticework carved into the yellow basalt stone. Built in dedication to former British monarch King George V when he visited India at the beginning of the last century, the Gateway to India, like many other colonial relics, has been adopted by the independent India as its own and a powerful, sturdy icon of the city. Located right on the harbour front in southern Mumbai, many visitors end up here without planning to, so you will no doubt see it during a trip here. This is also the departure point for numerous ferries.Prince of Wales Museum, was built in the year 1914, it is surrounded by beautiful landscapes forming an ideal getaway. The museum houses art, sculpture, rare coins, and old firearms and a priceless collection of miniature paintings. This museum is regarded as one of the best museums in the country. Juhu Beach, Mumbai Nicknamed as the uptown bourgeois paradise, Juhu Beach is a place that attracts a large number of visitors throughout the year. Characterised by walkers, screaming children and courting couples, the beach covers an area of about 5 kilometres. Chowpatty another sandy attraction of Mumbai is the Chowpatty beach in the suburbs of the city. Chowpatty is perhaps the most famous beach of Mumbai, flooded by the usual hustle and bustle of roadside vendors, screaming kids, Ferris wheels, pony rides, wayside astrologers, monkey shows, Moreover, the bhelpuri shops and sometimes the film shoot or a street play also adds to the festive atmosphere of the beach.Rest of the time visit local market. Overnight at hotel. Day 3:Mumbai / Aurangabad: Morning leisure for individual activities, afternoon flight to Aurangabad, upon arrival meet to tour guide follow to hotel, Overnight at hotel. The city of Aurangabad is known for its medieval monuments and cultural heritage.It was the seat of the Mughal Empire for a short period. The city boasts of Bibi-ka-Makbara, a tomb that has some resemblance to the Taj Mahal. Aurangabad has lot of importance due to its proximity with world heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora. These sites have Buddhist, Jain and Hindu temples. Aurangabad is also famous for its silk and cotton textiles. Day 4:Aurangabad / Ellora Excursion: Excursion to Ellora caves, a magnificent example of medieval art primitive. Visit Buddhist caves (ancient monasteries dominated by figures of Bodhisattvas) then the Brahmin group dedicated to Shiva and the temple of Kailasa (Hindu temple extraordinary carved into the rock). Return to Aurangabad and city tour (mausoleum, Bibi Ka Maqbara). Day 5:Aurangabad / Ajanta / Burhanpur: Visit Buddhist caves carved and painted Ajanta, which reveal the magnificence of the Indian art of fifth and seventh centuries the Bodhisattvas Lotus Bleu, Jataka fresco Mahajanaka and Bodhisattva Vajrapani ... The first group is based on the Great Vehicle, the second the Little Vehicle. Continue to Burhanpur, the last bastion before the Deccan located on the borders of Madhya Pradesh on the north bank of the river Tapti. Overnight at hotel. Day 6:Burhanpur / Omkareshwar / Maheshwar: Brief visit Burhanpur, founded in the fifteenth century by a Muslim prince. Then route to Omkareshwar, the Mecca of Hinduism: visit Sri Omkareshwar Mahadeo temple. Continue to Maheshwar, craft village famous for its saris and silk brocades, also place of pilgrimage Shiva along the Narmada. Overnight at hotel. Day 7:Maheshwar / Mandu: Visit the temple of Shiva in the sixteenth century and its imposing Fort (museum). Then start to Mandu, "City of Joy" became ghost town, and his discovery of archaeological site, two pavilions and palaces Rupmati Baz Bahadur. Day 8:Mandu / Indore: Continuation of visits Hushang mausoleum Shah, Jama Masjid mosque, palace Jahaz Mahal and Hindola Mahal. Then left for Indore, a major industrial city of Madhya Pradesh. Day 9:Indore / Ujjain / Bhopal: Departure to Bhopal via Ujjain, one of the seven holy cities of Hinduism, visit Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ghats and the observatory of Jai Singh. Overnight at hotel. Day 10:Bhopal / Excursion to Sanchi: Discovery of Sanchi, founded in the third century by Emperor Ashoka to house relics of Buddha. Visit the archaeological site, the Mecca of Indian Art: Main Stupa, magnificent monument in the shape of a half-sphere on recounting his torana (carved porticoes) the life of Buddha museum with remarkable statues of Buddha, stupas and other Buddhist monasteries. Return to Bhopal and visit: the museum, the Taj-ul-Masjid, a huge unfinished mosque built in the nineteenth century, the Birla temple and the Jama Masjid mosque in the other nineteenth century located near the bazaars. Day 11: Bhopal / Khajuraho: Long day drive to Khajuraho via Sagar. Day 12:Khajuraho / Orchha: Visit the main site of sets of Khajuraho which scenes of inspiration to both sacred and erotic, are required for one of the summits of the Indian sculpture. Then drive to Orchha which stand palaces, temples and fort. Day 13:Orchha / Datia / Gwalior / Agra: Visit Orchha, Datia and route, the former capital of a Rajput principality: the Govind Palace. Then Gwalior, "Pearl of Hindustan" the citadel, the rock carvings of Jain Urwali ravine. In the evening, continuing by train to Agra, the capital of the "Great Mughals". For departures from 07.02 and 14.02, Orchha / Agra to visit Taj Mahal. Day 14:Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Delhi: Discovery at sunrise the famous Taj Mahal, World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Then visit the Red Fort. The afternoon drive to Delhi via Fatehpur Sikri, one of the mughal capital. Continue drive to Delhi on arrival check in hotel. Day 15:Delhi Sightseeing & Dep.: Visit New & Old Delh combined, Red Fort (outside), Gandhi Memorial, Jama Masjid, Government Buildings, Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb and Birla Mandir (where Gandhi was assassinated), after dinner flight to back home. |
