Magnificent Wonders Of India (15 Days)

Magnificent Wonders Of India (15 Days)

The private Magnificent Wonders Of India tour will begin with airport pick up in Delhi. Tour include the visit to 4 sect prominent spiritual sites - Golden Temple in Amritsar the sacred place for Sikh, Dharamshala & Bodhgaya the sacred place for Budhist, Fatehpur Sikri the sacred place for Muslims and Varanasi the sacred place and once in life must visit place for Hindus. In addition you will explore the Mughal monuments in Delhi & Agra along with a Jaipur which will provide a glimpse of India’s royal and cultural heritage. Visit the graceful Chhatris of Orchha and the sensuous moods of the temples of Khajuraho. Make your way through the sacred city of Varanasi and cruise on the River Ganges to observe ancient spiritual rites.

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi

Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel (hotels check in time 1200hr afternoon, early check in subject to rooms availability). Rest time free for personal activities relax.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Delhi

Stop At: Mehrauli/Qutub Minar, Mehrauli/Qutub Minar, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. Full day city tour visiting landmark of Old Delhi which include Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market. Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk. Followed by sightseeing of New Delhi which includes Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb, Lotus Temple & VVIP areas President House, Parliament & India Gate.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Delhi - Amritsar (Train No.12029 SWARNA SHTBDI, 0720/ 1345hr)

Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to airlway station to board satabdi train to Amritsar.

Pass By: Amritsar, Amritsar, Amritsar District, Punjab
On arrival at Amritsar railway station assistance and transfer to hotel.Later excursion to visit Bagha border to attend Beating Retreat Ceremony


Stop At: Amritsar, Amritsar, Amritsar District, Punjab
Every evening, just before the sunset, the soldiers from the Indian and Pakistan military meet at this border post to engage in a 30-minute display of military camaraderie and showmanship. During the build-up to the ceremony, the crowd engages in chanting the Indian national anthem, rounds of applause and Bollywood-style dancing on Hindi songs.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Amritsar - Dharamsala (210km/ 5hrs approx)

Stop At: Golden Temple Road Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar 143001 India
Breakfast at hotel visit Golden Temple famous for its full golden dome, it is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs. The central Sikh Museum is atop the Clock Tower. The ‘Guru Ka Langar’ offer free food to around 20,000 people every day. The number shoot up to 1,00,000 on special occasions.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Durgiana Temple, Near Hathi Gate Chownk Opposite Goal Bagh., Amritsar 143001 India
The Durgiana Temple - though a Hindu temple, its architecture is similar to the Golden Temple. Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum famous for its rare and priceless collections, particularly Paintings, Weapons and Armours, Manuscripts & Coins.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gobindgarh Fort, Old Cantt Road Vijay Chowk, Lohgarh Chowk, Amritsar 143001 India
Gobindgarh Fort originally built by Gujjar Singh Bhangi, the local chieftain in the 18th century Gobindgarh was conquered and enhanced in the early 19th century by Maharaja Ranjit Singh who renamed it after the 10th Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. The fort had five cannons which included the famous two ‘Zamzama' cannons.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Amritsar, Amritsar, Amritsar District, Punjab
Rickshaw ride and walking tour of old market in Amritsar.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Dharamsala, Dharamsala, Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh
Later drive to Dharamsala check in at hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Dharamsala

Stop At: McLeod Ganj, McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala, Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel. Visit McLeodganj, which is home to most of the Tibetan exiles. At McLeodganj, the Tibetans have established many monasteries, schools and temples. The main Buddhist temple is a five-minute walk from the main bazaar, said to resemble the one in Lhasa, the temple is surrounded by red and gold prayer wheels that are set in motion by devotees to scatter prayers in the air.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Dal Lake, Boulevard Rd, Srinagar 190001 India
Dal Lake: lake surrounded by Deodar trees, with temple of Durgeshwara Mahadev by the lakeside.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bhagsunath Temple, 2 Km From McLeodganj, McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala 176219 India
Bhagsunath Temple old temple of Bhagsunath with a fresh waterspring. Further, about 0.5 km is beautiful Bhagsunath waterfall which is enough to sooth one’s eyes and mind.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Church of St. John, 8 Km From Dharamsala Town, Dharamsala 176219 India
Church of St. John in the Wilderness, built in 1860, worth a visit for its beautiful stained glass windows, the church was severely damaged in a major earthquake that rocked the region in 1905. Rebuilt subsequently, the church has old bells that had been cast in London and installed in 1915. Lord Elgin, one of the few Viceroys of India who died in office, lies buried here.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6: Dharamsala - Delhi (flight)/ Delhi – Jaipur (265kms/ 5hrs approx)

Pass By: Dharamsala, Dharamsala, Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel transfer to Dharamsala airport to board flight for Delhi.

Pass By: Dharamsala, Dharamsala, Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh
On arrival at Delhi airport meet with your driver and proceed to Jaipur. Check in and overnight at hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Jaipur

Stop At: Amer, Amer, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the majestic Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort. Enjoy Jeep ride at Amber Fort.


Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Albert Hall Museum, Museum Rd Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur 302004 India
Later city tour visiting City Palace, Observatory, Palace of Winds, Albert Hall Museum and Birla Temple.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Jaipur – Agra (245kms/ 5hrs approx)

Stop At: Abhaneri, Abhaneri, Dausa District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel drive to Agra enroute visit Abhaneri a small village popular for the amazing step wells and Temple. Also visit Fatehpur Sikri the 16th century ghost town and.
Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Further drive to Agra check in at hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 9: Agra – Orchha (220kms/ 5hrs approx)

Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Sunrise visit Taj Mahal. Breakfast at hotel visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gwalior Fort, Gwalior India
Drive to Orchha enroute visit Gwalior Fort. Continue drive to Orchha check in at hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Orchha – Khajuraho (178kms/ 4hrs approx)

Stop At: Orchha Fort, Orchha India
Breakfast at hotel. Visit wonderful Orchha Fort, Temples and graceful Chhatris.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Khajuraho, Khajuraho, Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh
Afternoon drive to Khajuraho check in at hotel. Evening light & sound show.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Khajuraho – Varanasi (Flight)

Stop At: Khajuraho Temples, Khajuraho India
Breakfast at hotel. Visit eastern, western & southern group of temples. The temple of Khajuraho are India’s unique gift to the world, representing, as they do, a paean to life, to love, to joy, perfect in execution and sublime in expression on account of their remarkable erotic sculptures.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Later transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi.

Pass By: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Arrive Varanasi assistance and transfer to hotel.

Stop At: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Evening Ghats’s & temples visit, attend Holy Ganga Aarti.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Varanasi

Stop At: Banaras Ghats, Varanasi 221002 India
Early morning boat ride and Ghat visit along the Ganges and catch the scene of devotees bathing and praying in the sacred water.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ramnagar Fort, Kila Road Ramnagar Crossing, Varanasi 221008 India
Breakfast at hotel.City tour of Varanasi visit World famous Benaras Hindu Universit, The Ramnagar Fort Palace & Many Temples.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India
Afternoon excursion to Sarnath one of the three holiest sites for Buddhists where the Buddha delivered his first sermon in 528 BC. There are many temples here, representing the many cultures where Buddhism is the dominant religious philosophy.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Varanasi - Bodhgaya (250kms/ 5hrs approx)

Stop At: Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar 824231, Bodh Gaya 824231 India
Breakfast at hotel drive to Bodhgaya check in at hotel. Later visit Mahabodhi Temple an UNESCO World Heritage Site, encompassed by an ancient railing dating back to 100BC. Bodhi Tree: where Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Also visit Tibetan Monastery, Burmese Temple, Chinese Temple and Monastery, Buddhist Monastery of Bhutan, Thai Temple and Monastery, and many more. Rest time to relax, evening attend temple aarti.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna (170kms/ 3hrs approx)/ Patna - Delhi (flight)

Stop At: Nalanda, Nalanda, Nalanda District, Bihar
Breakfast at hotel full day excursion to visit Nalanda a hot seat of knowledge and learning established in the 5th century. Also visit Vishwa Shanti Stupa built of marble on a 400m high hill at Rajgir.
Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Patna, Patna, Patna District, Bihar
Continue drive to Patna airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 15: Delhi - Departure (flight)

Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Breakfast at hotel as per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.