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Indian heritage
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Indian Heritage- India - From US$ 1955/-
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India, blessed with a
long history, has more than the lion's
share of spectacular temples - symbols
of the diverse cultures and religions.Visit
the ultimate monument of love - Taj
Mahal, the tallest stone minaret in
India - Quatab Minar and the Palace
of Winds - Hawa Mahal in one comprehensive
tour. In the temple architecture of
India, the Khajuraho complex remains
unique. One thousand years ago, under
the generous and artistic patronage
of the Chandela Rajput kings of Central
India, 85 temples, magnificent in form
and richly carved, came up on one site,
near the village of Khajuraho.
Tour Duration: 11 days
Season: Jan - Dec
Tour Customizable: Yes
Number of Participants: Minimum:
2; Maximum: 22
All This Included
Our 11-day Indian Heritage- India itinerary
takes you through spectacular history
and a kaleidoscope of cultures, religions
and landscapes. It is an introduction
to the varied splendors of India on
an itinerary planned to show you only
the best.
Accommodations as
indicated in the itinerary or similar
Local Airfare &
Train fare
Meals as indicated
in the itinerary.
Arrival and departure
transfers ,all transfers during the
trip
All sightseeing as
shown, including entrance fees
Services of professional
guides.
All gratuities, except
to your escort
Not included: International
airfare, Personal expenses such as
laundry; travel insurance; excess
baggage fees; communication charges;
cost of obtaining passport or visas;
meals, beverages or sightseeing not
included in the itinerary; any airfares;
gratuities to your escort.
Tour Highlights
Peace of mind with
Advent Journeys providing support
24/7 Your comfort is always in our
thoughts.
After your international
flight, your hotel room is available
for immediate check-in on arrival
at your hotel
Itineraries designed
and timed with your comfort in mind
and to avoid the crowds
The 'rarely seen'
and the 'must see' sights, including
sunrise or sunset visits to the Taj
Mahal.
Unrushed, in-depth
travel led by Advent Journeys's superior
Tour Director that fully captures
the essence of your explorations in
India
The most sought after
rooms in the finest hotels in India.
Notes
All prices and itineraries
subject to change.
If you would like
to extend your stay with a pre- or
post-tour extension, please contact
our Vacations travel counselor.
The prices above
do not include international airfare.
Pre and Post Add-ons
Aurangabad & Bombay - 4 nights
from $1,720 p/p including local airfare
Discover 3 monumental UNESCO World
Heritage Sites - masterpieces of ancient
religious art. From Aurangabad, visit
Ajanta and marvel at the 29 caves
carved by 7th century Buddhist monks
into a riverside cliff, each magnificently
decorated with sculptures and frescoes
depicting the life and teachings of
Buddha. Then explore the Ellora Caves,
a series of 34 temples carved out
of the low, rocky hills, including
the stupendous Kailasa Temple, dedicated
to Lord Shiva. Enjoy a comprehensive
city tour of bustling Bombay (Mumbai),
and travel by boat to Elephanta Island
to see the marvelous 7th century cave
temples.
It's Included: 2 nights in Aurangabad
at the first class Rama International
or deluxe Taj Residency; 2 nights
in Mumbai at the first class Taj President
or the deluxe Taj Mahal Palace &
Towers in sea view rooms; daily breakfast;
all on-tour flights, transportation
and transfers; and private sightseeing
as noted; single supplement from $350.
Ranthambore National Park - 2 nights
from $575
Discover the royal hunting grounds
of the Maharajas - in Ranthambore
National Park & Tiger Reserve.
A magnificent 10th century hilltop
fortress overlooks the beautiful valley
of Ranthambore, home to tigers and
a wide diversity of other Indian wildlife.
Enjoy 2 nights at the comfortable
Nahargarh Fort Hotel or the luxurious
Oberoi Vanyavilas, the perfect base
for exploring the Reserve, with morning,
afternoon and evening game drives
in open air vans. It's Included: 2
nights' accommodations with all meals;
round trip transfers from Jaipur;
and 3 game drives; private game drives
available from $400 additional per
jeep; single supplement from $215.
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| Difficulty Level - Moderate |
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Destination |
Description |
| Day 1 |
Delhi |
Delhi: Arrive Delhi, India
.On arrival at Delhi's
international airport,
we will meet at the
arrival hall outside
immigration & transferred
to the hotel. Night
stay. |
| Day 2 |
Delhi |
Delhi: Gear up for your
tour of new Delhi to
include Qutab minar,
India gate, Humayun's
tomb Afternoon visit
the red fort comprising
exquisite palaces reflecting
Mugal Architecture.
Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 3 |
Varanasi |
Delhi To Varanasi (By
Air): In the morning
fly to Varanasi (Benares).
Varanasi is one of the
most important pilgrimage
centres of Hinduism,
an age-old city of colorful
bazaars, temples and
palaces on the banks
of the sacred Ganges.
Afternoon trip of the
oldest existing city
in the world. Overnight
Stay in varanasi. |
| Day 4 |
Varanasi |
Varanasi: We take a dawn
boat ride on the ganges,
and witness the spectacle
of pilgrims ritually
bathing, priests invoking
the dawn, people washing
clothes or practising
yoga, and funeral pyres
burning on the famous'ghats'
that lead down to the
holy river. Return to
the hotel for breakfast.
Early afternoon an optional
excursion to the ancient
ruins of Sarnath, an
important Buddhist pilgrimage
site, may be available |
| Day 5 |
Khajurahou |
Varanasi to Khajurahou(
By Air): The morning
is free We can move
around the Streets of
the city to have the
glimpses of the city.
Afternoon fly to Khajurahou. |
| Day 6 |
Khajurahou |
Khajurahou: Visit the
temples in Khajurahou.
Its temples depict aspects
of Indian life a thousand
years ago during the
Chandela period. After
the Taj it is the most
frequently visited monument
in India. Khajuraho
is a unique example
of indo-aryan architecture.
The Chandela rulers
between 950-1050 built
these temples. There
were 85 temples, which
were built, and only
22 of them survive today.
Unlike other temples
Khajuraho temples are
said to have a theme
(women), which comes
in front while going
through the temples.
A celebration of woman
kind, her myriad moods
and facets. There are
carvings of a woman
writing letter, applying
makeup to her eyes,
combing her tresses,
dancing, and playing
with her child. Innocent,
coquettish, smiling,
seductive, passionate
and beautiful, all depicted
in intricate detail,
sharply etched, sculpted
with consummate skill.
One opinion says Chandelas
were followers of the
tantric cult, which
believes that gratification
of earthly desires is
a step towards attaining
the infinite liberation,
nirvana. For many centuries
these temples were concealed
in the dense jungles
to be discovered by
captain T.S. Burt in
1838. |
| Day 7 |
Agra |
Khajurahou To Agra: Visit
Temples in the morning.
Afternoon drive to Jhansi
to catch the train to
Agra. Night stay in
Agra |
| Day 8 |
Agra |
Agra: The highlight of
your tour will be this
morning's visit to the
glorious Taj Mahel,
built by Shah jahan
as a memorial to his
beloved wife Mumtaj.
Later explore the imposing
Agra fort. Night stay
in Agra. |
| Day 9 |
Jaipur |
Agra/Jaipur: Early morning
travel to Jaipur, where
we transfer to the hotel.
En-route visit the evocative
city of Fatehpur sikri,
built by Akbar in ad
1569 as his new imperial
capital, but abandoned
after only 14 years. |
| Day 10 |
Jaipur |
Jaipur: In the Morning
drive to Amber, the
old capital of jaipur,
to visit the hill-top
palace of the rajput
rulers. In the Evening
visit the Hawa mahal
(palace of the winds)
from which the ladies
of the court could watch
life outside without
being seen. and Visit
the astronomical observatory
& city palace.The
palace museum houses
collections of rare
manuscripts, costumes,
miniature paintings,
carpets & an armory.
Evening is free for
shopping & market
walk Night stay in the
hotel. |
| Day 11 |
Jaipur/Delhi |
Jaipur/Delhi: Drive to
Delhi. Night Stay. Tour
concludes |
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| Total meals - 11 |
Dinners - 1 |
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Terms
and Condition
* The prices shown are
U.S. dollars per person,
based on double occupancy,
and subject to availability.
Prices quoted for land
arrangements are subject
to increase without
notice. Once we have
received your deposit,
land prices are guaranteed.
Airfares included as
part of air-inclusive
tour prices are subject
to increase and are
guaranteed only from
the time that full payment
is received. International
customers who are able
to arrange their own
transportation to the
tour origination city,
we are able to offer
the land portion of
the package or tour,
at the price quoted. |
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