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: IGT-44
Duration : 19 Nights / 20 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Agra - Fatehpur
Sikri - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur -
Ajanta-Ellora - Mumbai - Madurai - Chettinad - Trichy - Tanjore -
Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai
Group Size : 6 - 18
Theme : Heritage / Cultural
Season : August to February
Price Range : From USD 2373
Special Activities : Interaction with the local tribes, cultural
program etc.
Meals included : Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Tour Highlights : Mehrangarh Fort-Museum, Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Skri,
Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah etc.
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Duration : 19 Nights / 20 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri
- Jaipur - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur - Ajanta-Ellora -
Mumbai - Madurai - Chettinad - Trichy - Tanjore - Mahabalipuram -
Kanchipuram - Chennai
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Your heritage tour marks its beginning from India's political centrestage,
Delhi. Our travel managers take you to a pre booked hotel. The hotel staff
welcomes your arrival with Tikka and Aarti in a typical Indian way. Take a
couple of hours to get over your jet lag and proceed to visit the National
Museum. Here you get to see the Indian vintage collection at its best. An
exclusive arrival dinner at the hotel and an overnight stay.
Day
2: Delhi Sightseeing
Take a trip to Old Delhi in the morning with your travel guides. Visit
places like Jama Masjid and the markets of Chandni Chowk. If you are a
shopping and a food buff then Chandni Chowk is the place for you. Purchase
the best of Indian fashion and get to eat spicy Indian food from shops which
date back some 50 year. Then we move to the South Delhi region in our cabs.
Here you are taken to the Lotus Temple and the Qutub Minar. Experience the
aesthetic architectural construction at its level best at these attractions.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Delhi – Khajuraho (By train)
We board a train to Jhansi in the morning. Enroute we visit, the medieval
town of Orchha. The town is known for its remains of buildings from the
period of Bundelkhand presenting a fine blend of Mughal and Rajputana
architecture. We then proceed to Khajuraho Temples. Our tour guides take you
to the eastern and western group of temples. Here you get to see sculpture
craftsmenship at its very best. Overnight stay at a hotel in Khajuraho.
Day 4: Khajuraho – Agra
After a relaxed breakfast we move to Agra. Upon arrival check into a pre
booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for individual activities.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Agra Sightseeing
Start your sightseeing tour of Agra with a visit to the Tomb of
Itmad-Ud-Daulah. We then serve you a royal Mughalai lunch in the afternoon.
Then we proceed to visit the famous Agra Fort. At the dusk we won't waste
any time but take you straight to Taj Mahal. This white marble monument
showers a mixture of Persian and Islamic architecture. You also get to have
a few photographs as we provide an exclusive photographer to accompany you
to the Taj Mahal. Spend some romantic moments at the Taj before we return to
the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 6: Agra - Jaipur
In the morning we drive to Jaipur via road. Enroute we visit Fatehpur
Sikri. A complete heritage place the city offers places like Diwan I Aam and
Jami Masjid. Not to miss the biggest gateway in the World known as Buland
Darwaza. Here you have to take a massive stepping of approximately 12 m to
reach at. Upon arrival at Jaipur check into a pre booked hotel.
Day 7: Jaipur Sightseeing
Amber Fort is the place to start sightseeing in Jaipur. Take the popular
elephant ride uphill to the Fort. We also take you to Hawa Mahal, Palace of
Mirrors and the Hall of public Audience. Our tour guide accompany you to
help you understand the historical value of the place in a better way.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8: Jaipur – Jodhpur
After the breakfast we leave for the medieval city of Jodhpur. We check
into a pre booked hotel for an overnight stay. The day is free for persuing
any individual activities.
Day 9: Sightseeing in Jodhpur
Your Jodhpur sightseeing starts with a visit to Mehrangarh Fort. The fort
consists of 10 m long wall, some 37 bastions and 8 huge gates. We also take
you to the Mehrangarh Museum. The Rajputana architectural edifice is a must
see here. Then we take you to brief Safari to the villages of Bishnoi tribe.
Most amazingly you find deers roaming in the villages freely. Overnight stay
at a Jodhpur hotel.
Day 10: Jodhpur – Udaipur
In our drive from Jodhpur to Udaipur we stop at Ranakpur. Here you find
some of the finest Jain temples in India. Make a visit to the Kumbhalgarh
Fort as well. Continue the drive to Udaipur and at arrival check into a pre
booked hotel.
Day 11: Sightseeing in Udaipur (Boat ride)
Take a quick breakfast and make a visit to The City Palace. Receive a grand
welcome at the entry gate and witness some fine ivory furnishing and jewels
in the palace. Later we take you to a boat ride in Lake Pichola and also
visit the Jagmandir Island in the middle of the Lake. You can also enjoy
dance and puppet shows at the island in the night. Return to the hotel for
an overnight stay.
Day 12: Udaipur – Aurangabad
You will be taken to the famous Jagdish temple early morning. Take the
breakfast and board a flight to Aurangabad via Mumbai. Upon arrival you are
escorted to a pre booked hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13: Aurangabad Sightseeing
When we think of Aurangabad, the Ajantha and Ellora caves come to mind. Get
to witness some 30 caves of architectural beauty in Aurangabad.
Day 14: Aurangabad – Mumbai
After exploring Ellora caves with our travel guides and seeing the best of
Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism we move towards the city of dreams- Mumbai.
Overnight stay at a Mumbai hotel.
Day 15: Mumbai – Madurai
Take a flight to Madurai. Upon arrival check into a pre booked hotel. We
then visit Meenakshi Temple, the place exemplifying the best of Dravidian
architecture. The rush and the thrust to see the God amongst the devotees is
a must feel at the temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day
16: Madurai – Chettinad – Madurai
We take a cab ride to the town of Chettinad. The place is known for its
artistic houses and exuberant architecture. Return back to Madurai for an
overnight stay.
Day 17: Madurai – Tanjore – Trichy
We leave for Tanjore. Here you can see some 74 artistically carved temples
with Brihadeshwara temple being the most renowned of them all. You are also
taken to Thanjavur Palace, where you can see the art gallery having
artifacts of the 8th century Chola Dynasty. We then trip to Trichy and
witness the Rock fort Temple. Overnight stay at a hotel in Trichy.
Day 18: Trichy – Chennai
We leave for Chennai in the afternoon and do a bit of sightseeing in
Chennai. Get to see the birla Planetarium and Anna Zoological park.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 19: Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Chennai
Visit the heritage village of Mahabalipuram and get to see the best of
shore temples and sculptures. Return back to Chennai for an overnight stay.
Day 20: Chennai – Delhi (Departure)
Take a flight to Delhi. Get your visas and passport scanned for a flight
back to your home land.
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Code
: IGT-44
