India Cultural Tours
 Duration
: 21 Nights / 22 Days
Destinations Covered : Mumbai-Aurangabad-Udaipur-Jaipur-Sawai
Madhopur-Agra-Jhansi-Khajuraho-Delhi-Kolkata-Chennai-Bangalore-
Hassan.-Mysore-Bangalore
Day 1: Arrival Mumbai
Begin your tour
Arrive into Mumbai
Welcome to Vardhman's "India Cultural Tours" ! On
arrival in Mumbai, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's
representative to your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 2: Mumbai
This morning after breakast proceed on a Half day city
tour of Mumbai
Half-day tour of Mumbai. Kamla Nehru Park, Hanging Gardens
situated on the slopes of Malabar Hill offering a panoramic
view of Marine drive, Chowpatty Beach, Prince of Wales Museum,
Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India & drive through
the Crawford Market, Marine Drive & Flora Fountain
Later in the afternoon ransfer to airport to board flight
for Aurangabad. Aurangabad is a historical city located in
the west central part of Maharashtra state, on the banks of
Kham River.
On arrival at Auragabad Airport you will be met and transferred
by our representative to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 3: Aurangabad
Full Day Excursion to Ajanta Caves
Day long excursion to Ajanta Cave, which dates back to the
2nd century BC. The caves numbering 30 are adorned with Buddhist
sculpture and fresco paintings in epic form the religious
and secular life through eight centuries.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 4: Aurangabad-Udaipur
This morning after breakfast visit Ellora Cave and then
proceed on a city tour of Aurangabad. In the evening eransfer
to Aurangabad airport t board flight for Udaipur. On arrival
at Udaipur, you will be met & transferred by our representative
to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 5: Aurangabad -Udaipur
This morning after breakfast proceed on a City tour of
Udaipur
Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, drive around Fatehsagar
Lake, Sahelion ki Bari (Queen resort for her friends) and
Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum)
Enjoy Boat curise at your own on Lake Pichola 4km long and
3km broad, surrounded by splendid hills, Palaces, temples
bathing ghats and embankments.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 6: Udaipur
Morning after breakfast proceed for an excursion to Eklangi
and Nagda.
Boat Cruise on Lake Pichola
Boat curise on Lake Pichola 4km long and 3km broad, surrounded
by splendid hills, Palaces, temples bathing ghats and embankments
Overnight: Hotel
Day 7: Udaipur -Jaipur
After a Lesiurely breakfast ransfer to airport to catch
flight to Jaipur. On arrival at Jaipur Airport, you will be
met & transferred by our representative to your hotel.
Relax for a while and later proceed on a City tour of Jaipur
Visit the wonders of this magicial pink city, as you proceed
on a tour of Amber fort (optional: Elephant Safari). Later
visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with
mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive
past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose
pink residential and business areas of Jaipur. HHr
Overnight: Hotel
Day 8: Jaipur
Day Excursion to Samode
Optional: Lunch at a Heritage hotel with Tonga ride or explore
the market & shop for special bargainsAfternoon at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 9: Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur
On the day 9 of your tour leave for Sawai Madhopur. On
arrival check into your hotel. Later visit Ranthombore Wildlife
Sanctuary.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Sawai Madhopur -Agra
Today you drive to the former capital city of Emperor
Akbar
Your exciting day begins with a tour, starting with a visit
to Fatehpur Sikri. Then continue onward to Agra and check
into your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: - Agra
City tour of Agra
Visit Taj Mahal (Closed on every Friday), Red fort & Tomb
of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you will visit a marble gallery -
the flagship store in Agra which offers an excellant range
of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles,
truly a one stop shop!
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12: Agra -Jhansi - Khajuraho
After breakfast transfer to Railway station tocatch train
for Jhansi.
0800 hrs Leave for Jhansi by train no 2002.
1048 hrs Arrive Jhansi and proceed to Orchha, 12 km away.
Proceed for sightseeing of ORCHA sites within the Fort Complex.
Continue drive to Khajuraho. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13: Khajuraho -Delhi
Half Day city tour of Khajuraho
Visit the world famous Khajuraho temples were built by the
Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050 AD. The most important
are the Chaunset Yogini Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali,
The Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple with a
lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu, Vishvanath and Nandi Temples,
Lakshmana Temple, Visha Temple of Shiva, which is the largest
& most typical of temples. Visit the Eastern group of
temples that consist of the Parasvanath Temple - the only
Jain Temple surviving at Khajuraho and has excellent sculptures
on the outer walls of the Sanctum, the Javeri Temple dedicated
to Vishnu. The other temples in this group are those dedicated
to Brahma, Yamuna and Adinath
Later in the afternoon, transfer to airport to board flight
for Delhi. On arrival at Delhi airport, you will be met and
transferred by our representative to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 14: Delhi
This morning after a leisurely breakfast we will proceed
for the sightseeing of Delhi.
Combined city tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi
Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple,
a modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial
Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan,
Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat
and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and
Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping
centre of Old Delhi.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 15: Delhi - Kolkata
Morning free for independent activities.
Later transfer to Delhi airport to catch flight for Kolkata.
On arrival at Kolkata airport, you will be met and transferred
by our representative to your hotel. Relax for rest of the
day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 16: Kolkata
Daylong city tour of Kolkata. Visit to famous Victoria
Memorial, Birla Planetarium and Central Museum.
Evening roam around the local markets of Esplanade.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 17: Kolkata -Chennai
Early in the morning transfer to airport to catch flight
for Chennai. On arrival at Chennai airport, you will be met
and transferred by our representative to your hotel. Relax
for a while and later proceed on an excursion to Mahabalipuram
& Kanchipuram.
On arrival at Chennai airport, you will be met and transferred
by our representative to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 18: Chennai -Bangalore
Morning after breakfast proceed for the Sightseeing of
Chennai.
Visit Kapaleeswara Temple, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Govt. Museum
and Theosophical Society. Drive through the Flower and Fruit
market, High court, Fort Museum, Marina Beach, San Thome Cathedral
and Snake Park.
Latre transfer to airport and leave by flight to Bangalore,
the garden city in the state of Karnataka. On arrival at Bangalore
airport, you will be met and transferred by our representative
to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 19: Bangalore -Hassan
City tour of Bangalore
Visiting the Lal Bagh which has a variety of old trees. Fountains
lotus pools, terraces and an assortment of tropical herbs.
Also see the Government Buildings and the Maharaja’s
Place.
Later drive to Hassan. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 20: Hassan- Mysore
Morning city tour to Belur and Halebid. Belur is famous
for the Chennakesava Temple built in the Hoysala style. Started
in 1116 AD it took 103 years to complete this temple. Temple
at Halebid is dedicated to the Lord Shiva and is equally endowed
with carved friezes. Afternoon drive to Mysore and upon arrival,
check into your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 21: Mysore
Morning proceeed on a city tour of Mysore.
Visit Maharaja Palace,St. Philomena's Church & Mysore
Zoo. Later visit illuminated Vrindavan gardens and Krishnarajasagar
dam in the evening.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 22: Maysore-Bangalore
This morning after breakfast drive to Bangalore International
airport to board the flight for your onward journey to back
home with sweet and unforgettable memories of 'India Cultural
Tour ' escorted by Vardhman Vacations
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