Taj Mahal with Erotic Khajuraho
Duration - 11 nights / 12 days
Places to See -: Delhi - Agra - Orcha - Khajuraho
- Orcha - Ranthambore - Pushkar - Jaipur - Delhi
Day
01:Abroad / Delhi
Arrive late night at New Delhi International airport.
On arrival, the guest will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel.
Upon arrival at hotel the guests will be provided with the traditional Indian
welcome consisting of aarti-tikka and garlands with non-alcoholic welcome drink.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Morning combined sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi.
This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi - Former centre of Moghul
Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars.
Visit the vast
Red Fort, built in 1648, the
Jama Masjid, the greatest
mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal,
and the
Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon the guests will have an opportunity to do a familiarisation of bikes.This
session will include briefing regarding do/don't, road conditions, rules &
regulations, etc.
New Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed
by Lutyens, including the
India Gate & the
Presidential Palace.
Continue onto the beautiful
Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor
of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of
Qutab
Minar.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast ride to Agra (206 kms)
Upon arrival in Agra - check-in at the hotel.
Thereafter
visit the
Taj Mahal, the guests will board the 'decorated tongas' (horse
carriage) which will take them to Taj Mahal…… Little needs to be said
about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for
every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble
memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to
be completed and was designed and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart
from it's stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted
particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the
best inlay work ever seen.
Also visit the Red Fort.
Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart
of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest
architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a
moat.
In the evening witness magic show.
Magic show - There is nothing that
captures the magical spirit of the lad as much as the conjuror who enthralls
his audience with sleights of had and a range of tricks. Only the adventurous
can volunteer to be sawed in half.
Overnight at hotel
Day 04: Agra - Orchha
After breakfast ride to Orchha
Upon arrival in Orchha - check-in at the hotel.
Orchha overlooked by the modern era, this beautiful medieval town, was
once the capital of Bundela kings. Built along the banks of the river Betwa,
flowing through a rugged century side, it still retains the captivating air
of the bygone era.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
05 : Orchha - Khajuraho
Morning tour of Orchha - walk by the century old temples and forts, each with
its own poignant history, and rest amidst the beauty of the ruins. Amongst the
various imposing edifices, of particular interest are the
Jehangiri Mahal,
built by Raja Bir Singh Deo to commemorate the visit of Moghul Emperor Jehangir,
the
Raj Mahal and the
Laxmi Narayan temple, both noted for their
fine frescoes and mural paintings.
Afternoon ride to Khajuraho (170 kms/ 5 ½ hrs)
Khajuraho - ancient centre of the Chandela Dynasty. Khajuraho flourished
from 950 to 1050 AD and is spectacular feat of architecture carved with the
roughest of tools. Each temple has a large number of spires in ascending order
representing man's aspirations towards spiritual goals. They are famous tourist
draw because they have the most sublime, sensuous and erotic sculptures and
are romantically situated miles from anywhere in the dry and hot plains of Madhya
Pradesh.
Upon arrival in Khajuraho - check-in at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 06: Khajuraho - Orchha
Morning visit the temples.
Visit the
Eastern group of temples which consists of 3 Hindu and 3 Jain
temples, their proximity attests to the religious tolerance of the times in
general and of the Chandela rulers in particular
Also visit the most important and fascinating
western group of temples.
The temples of Khajuraho have been declared a 'world heritage' site by UNESCO
in order to preserve the rich legacy of architecture, bequeathed to future generations
by the Kings of the Chandela dynasty. These temples are famous for their intricate
sculptures and erotic carvings that are one of the outstanding achievements
of Indian art.
Afternoon drive to Orchha
Upon arrival in Orchha - check-in at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day
07: Orchha - Ranthambore
After breakfast ride to Ranthambore (245 kms)
Upon arrival in Ranthambore - check-in at the hotel.
Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary - Rajasthan's most renowned wildlife sanctuary,
it is 400 sq kms of dry deciduous forest, perfect natural habitat for tigers,
and is set in the Aravalli and Vindhya hills, dotted with pavillions and dominated
by a hilltop fort.
Ranthambore was one of the hunting preserves of the former rulers of Jaipur
and because of this the Maharajas ensured the environment was preserved and
the forest and their inhabitants well protected. It has a good population of
tiger and their prey species, and has been declared a "Project Tiger"
reserve. Wildlife includes blue bull, black buck, spotted deer or cheetal, wild
boar, a large variety of bird species and, if very lucky, the rarely seen leopard.
This afternoon you will be escorted for game viewing inside the sanctuary by
jeeps.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Ranthambore
Early morning and late afternoon, game viewing inside the sanctuary by jeeps.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Ranthambore - Pushkar
After breakfast ride to Pushkar (2 kms)
Upon arrival in Pushkar - check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon tour of Pushkar - is a sacred place for the Hindus. The sacred lake
at Pushkar is said to be as old as creation itself. It is the only place in
India with temple dedicated to the creater of the world - Lord Brahma. Every
year on a full moon day in end ctober/November. There is a very colourful camel
fair held popularly worldwide known as Pushkar Fair.
Overnight at hotel
Day
10: Pushkar - Jaipur
Morning ride to Jaipur (120 kms)
Upon arrival in Jaipur - check-in at the hotel.
Jaipur - Encircled by the rugged Aravalli hills with numerous peaks crowned
by imposing forts, Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan looks cradled and well protected.
It takes its name from Maharaja Jai Singh II, who in the early 1700s became
king at the age of 13. He conceived & designed his new capital with exquisite
buildings of rose-colored terracotta and broad tree-lined avenues exhibiting
an astonishing model of city planning.
Afternoon tour of City.
Tour of the Pink City -"The Pink City" is spectacularly set within
surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will
include the imposing
City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although
several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artefacts
belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry.
You will also visit the
Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and
the open-air
Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments.
Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 11: Jaipur - Delhi
After breakfast tour of Amber Fort.
Tour
of the impressive
Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur
City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the
slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time
honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100
years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into
the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.
Afternoon drive to Delhi (260 kms)
On arrival in Delhi - check into the hotel
Rest of the day at leisure to relax
Later transfer to international airport for flight & back home.
Day 12: Delhi - Abroad
Depart Delhi
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