Duration: 17 Nights 18
Days
Places Covered: Bombay - Aurangabad - Udaipur - Jaipur - Agra
- Khajuraho - Varanasi - Bhubaneswar - Calcutta - Kathmandu - Delhi
Day 01 : Arrival in Bombay
on your arrival in Bombay (Mumbai), you will be received by our representatives
at the airport and wiil be escorted to the hotel. The entire day is at your
own leisure,or if you please You can go for a sightseeing at your own. Overnight
stay will be in the hotel.
Day 02 : Bombay Sightseeing
Make a morning trip to the Elephanta Caves – this 7th century caves temples
is devoted to Lord Shiva. The cave complex, hewn out of the solid rock, encircles
a number of shrines, courtyards, cavernous halls and porticos rich with beautiful
stone sculptures of Hindu deities. In the afternoon return back to Mumbai and
go to explore the city visiting the Prince of Wales Museum, Gateway of India,
Jain temples and Hanging Gardens etc. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03 : Bombay to Aurangabad - Ellora Caves
In the morning board the flight to Aurangabad. On arrival at Aurangabad you
will be received and transferred to the hotel .After some rest and relaxation
go for the trip to the Ellora caves. The Ellora cave symbolizes a unique blend
of Buddhist, Jain and Hindu cave temples, all hewn out of the precipice of the
Charanandri hills. Among all these Temples Kailash temple is considered as an
architectural magnum opus for its intricacy maintained in sculpting from a single
rock. Return back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04 : Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves
Make a foray for visiting the Ajanta Caves, Scooped out of basalt rocks, these
caves are built in the second century BC, the Ajanta Caves are house of 29 caves.
These caves served as dwelling for the Buddhist monks. The Ajanta Caves can
be differentiated into two types on the basis of their relation to the two schools
of Buddhist thoughts the Hinayana and the Mahayana.
Day 05 : Aurangabad - Udaipur
In the morning board the flight to Udaipur, also known as the city of silver
lakes and magnificent palaces. On arrival at Udaipur you will be shifted to
the hotel. Afterward go for a the city sightseeing visiting City Palace, Eklingji
temple and Nagda temple . The Eklingji temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva hoses
a magnificent 50 feet high black statue of God Shiva that is multi faceted.
Afternoon onward enjoy a boat ride on the serene waters of Lake Pichola made
by none other than Maharana Udai Singh II. Return to the hotel for Overnight
stay.
Day 06 : Udaipur - Jaipur
Board the flight to the pink city Jaipur. On arrival you will be picked up and
shifted to the hotel by our executives. afternoon onward go for city sightseeing
visiting- the City Palace, Jantar Mantar(astronomical observatory ), Hawa Mahal(wind
palace), Birla temple etc. The Hawa Mahal built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh,
is a important landmark of the city. The Laxmi Narayan Birla temple is devoted
to Lord Vishnu and Goddess of wealth -Laxmi. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07 : Jaipur - Agra
In the morning make an excursion to the magnificent Amber Fort on the hilltop,
a unique blend of Hindu and Mughal style of architecture. In the afternoon drive
to reach Agra with stop at Fatehpur Sikri the abandoned capital of Emperor Akbar
of Sufi. It is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. On arrival at Agra check
in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 : Agra - Khajuraho
Embark on the city sightseeing of Agra which boast of the being house of the
world famous magnum opus of love and romance Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. Taj
Mahal, the marvellous monument of love and romance was built by none other than
Emperor Shah Jahan to immortalize the memories of his beloved wife empress Mumtaz
Mahal. The cavernous complex of the Taj Mahal is also the houses of Tomb of
Mumtaz Mahal, Charbagh garden and an impressive gateway. Taj Mahal is even listed
as one among the Seven Wonders of the World. In the afternoon board the flight
for Khajuraho. On arrival at Khajuraho, check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Khajuraho - Varanasi
Go for the temple tour of Khajuraho for a peep into the very old Hindu temples
widely known for the abundance of artistic and erotic sculptures. Khajuraho
temples were built by Chandela Rajputs rulers who ruled the region from the
10th to the 12th centuries A.D. This temple listed as UNESCO World Heritage
Site,is house of 22 temples built in the shikhara temple style a unique architectural
style of North India. In the afternoon board the flight for Varanasi. On arrival
at Varanasi check-in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Varanasi - Bhubaneswar
The holy city of Varanasi is Located on the banks of River Ganges, is replete
with history and religion. It is one of the most ancient Hindu pilgrimages cities
in India. The legendary Vishwanath Temple, sculpted by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar
of Indore in 1780, is embellished with the Jyotirlinga of the God Shiva. Make
a trip to Sarnath also, where Lord Gautam Buddha gave his first sermon to his
disciples. In the afternoon board the flight for Bhubaneswar. On arrival Transfer
to hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 : Bhubaneswar - Konark - Puri
In the morning after breakfast go for a day long pleasure trip to Konark, widely
known of its Sun temple (13th century). This sun temple, common known as the
Black Pagoda, was built between 1236-1264 A.D. by King Narasimhadeva I. then
after make a trip to Puri to visit the legendary Sri Jagannath temple. This
temple portrays the Kalinga school of Architecture; the temple is embellished
with the statue of Lord Jagannath. lakhs of Hindu devotees participte in The
annual 'Rath Yatra' festival performed here. After visiting Puri, Return to
Bhubaneswar. Stay overnight at Bhunashewar hotel.
Day 12 : Bhubaneswar - Calcutta
Bhubaneswar commands the glory of being the cultural and political capital of
the Orissa state. In the morning after breakfast go for the city sightseeing
including the temples of Lingraj, Mukteswar and Rajrani. In the evening board
the flight for Calcutta. On arrival at Calcutta airport you will be received
by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 13 : Calcutt - Kathmandu
Calcutta, one of the four major metros in India, is the capital of West Bengal.
In the morning set out on a sightseeing tour of Calcutta city including the
attractions of Victoria memorial, Howrah Bridge, Fort William, Marble Palace
and the Vidyasagar Setu. In the afternoon depart by air to Kathmandu, the capital
of Nepal. On arrival you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight stay at
the hotel.
Day 14 : Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and hub of political and cultural activities
of the Nepal. Make a morning trip for the city sightseeing visiting the temple
at Swayambhunath and other temples around. After that, drive further for Patan,
the ancient and the most charming city of among the three regal cities of Nepal.
In this city provides you can explore the loaded cultural heritage of Nepal.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 15 : Kathmandu
Make an excursion to the legendary Bodhnath Stupa and Pashupathinath temple
(dates back to 400 A.D). Pashupatinath Temple is considered as one of the holiest
sacred Shiva temple in the world. This temple is listed as UNESCO World Cultural
Heritage Site. Bodhnath Stupa locted at a distance of 7km from Kathmandu has
the glory of being the largest stupa in Nepal. Return to hotel for Overnight.
Day 16 : Kathmandu
Entire day is at your own leisure. You can go for shopping keep memories of
trip alive or rest in the cosy hotel room.. Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 17 : Kathmandu - Delhi
after breakfast in The Morning half of the day is at your own leisure. In the
afternoon leave Kathmandu for Delhi. On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Day 18 : Delhi
Drive to the Delhi airport for boarding the flight for onward journey.
