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Duration :7 Nights /
8 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Mathura - Vrindavan - Agra -
Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Delhi
Day 1: Arrive - Delhi
Our representative will receive at airport and transfer to hotel by private
car. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
After breakfast depart for sightseeing of Old Delhi by private car with an
English speaking guide to visit:- Ferozshah Kotla, Rajghat, Red Fort, Jama
Masjid, Chandni Chowk and Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Return to hotel for lunch.
After lunch depart for sightseeing of New Delhi by the same car and guide
to visit:- India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Bahai Temple, Qutab Minar, Iron Pillar
and driving through the Diplomatic Enclave to see the various High Commission,
Central Secretariat Buildings, Rashtrapati Bhawan and The Parliament House.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra
Start for Agra early in the morning after breakfast enrouting SIKANDARA and
check-in at hotel in Agra. AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah
Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital
of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}.
Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of
red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that
irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains.
It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage
most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will
introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine. 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 its 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. Proceed for visit to the
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmadullah's Tomb with English speaking guide. Enjoy
battery van ride. Return to hotel and relax in the evening. Overnight will
be at Agra.
Day 04: Agra - Mathura / Vrindavan - Delhi
Early morning after breakfast 50 km. drive to Mathura The Birth Place of Lord
Krishna. You can see the Jail ( Prison ), Where the Lord Krishna Born. There
is many temples, Ashrams and other places where the Lord Krishna Lived there
Childhood and became after the King. After Lunch you will proceed for Vrindavan
and visit the WORLD FAMOUS BANKE BIHARI TEMPLE, ISCON TEMPLE and other temples.
After drive to Amber, the capital of the gallant Rajputs from 1037 to 1728
AD. We ride the elephant back and reach the Fort situated on the hill and
then visit the Fort Palace. Later we visit the City Palace, Birla Temple,
Jantar Mantar Observatory and the Palace of Winds.
Day 06: Delhi / Haridwar (225 km/5 hrs.)
Early morning post breakfast drive to Haridwar at 0900 hrs. It is located
at the foothills of the lower Himalayan Shivalik mountains, on the banks of
River Ganges (Ganga), and is an important pilgrimage site for the Hindus.
When the Ganges leaves the mountains and enters the plains, Haridwar is the
first major town on the plains. Though the Ganges does not lose its rapids
completely, nevertheless it becomes very quiet and calm here. Haridwar has
earned fame as being the place, which has been blessed by the trinity of the
Lords Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. It is also one of the major Shaktipeeths.
Down the ages, Haridwar has purified the mind, the body and the soul of people
not only in spiritual or religious terms but as a major learning centre for
arts, science and culture. Upon arrival check-in the hotel. Later in the afternoon
visit Mansa Devi temple and in the evening enjoy the spectacular view of 'Aarti'
at Har Ki Pauri. IN the evening spend your time on the Ghat. Overnight stay
at the hotel.
Day 07: Haridwar - Rishikesh - Haridwar (25 km / 1 hr)
After breakfast, we drive at 0900 hrs to Rishikesh, a very important Hindu
pilgrimage site. This is also a cluster of a number of Ashrams and temples
giving the entire place a spiritual feeling. The ceaseless flow of the river,
regarded as Goddess Ganga adds to the beauty and the purity of the place.
Along the river, the area is filled with thick green forests in the all-mountainous
region. Rishikesh is famous for its yoga sessions that are taught here by
many yoga experts. Besides the sadhus and saints, a mass of tourists too visit
this place every year to have a look at this much heard about place.
If the wonderful scenery and the numerous pilgrimage sites were not enough,
Rishikesh also makes some of the most popular adventure sport destinations
of India. River rafting, trekking, rock climbing, hiking etc are some of the
activities one can easily opt for here. We will be visiting Laxman Jhula,
Ram Jhula, Geeta Bhawan and other temples & ashrams, Later in the evening
drive back to Hotel in Haridwar for overnight stay.
Day 08: Haridwar- Delhi (225 km / 5 hrs.)
After breakfast, morning at leisure on the banks of the river Ganges and visiting
Ashram. Later in the afternoon at 1500 hrs we drive back to Delhi. On arrival
transfer to International Airport or proceed your onward Journey.
