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| 4WD160
:: Central to North India Safari Tour Package (16 nights & 17
days) |
| Tour at One Sight |
|
This circuit begins with Bombay, India’s
commercial enter and unfolds the exquisite sculptures and frescoes
of the rock-hewn temples of Ajanta and Ellora. Madhya Pradesh,
India’s second largest state, with 1800 monuments a witness to its
great past. Each page of its history is marked by its famous
architectural brilliance. Alongside are esteemed Hindu, Buddhist and
Muslim sites, you will discover the ancient palaces of Orcha and
Mandu, the pearl of Hindustan- Gwalior to the grandeur of the Mughal
Empire, the ever memorable and magnificent Taj and the historic and
Grand Capital of India. |
| Tour Plan |
|
Mumbai (2 nights) > Aurangabad (2
night) > Dahr (2 nights) > Indore (1 night) > Bhopal (3
nights) > Orcha (2 night) > Gwalior (1 night) > Agra (1
night) > Jaipur (2 nights) > Delhi |
| Destinations Covered in Tour |
| Mumbai
>> Business Capital of India. |
| Aurangabad >> The gateway to the World
Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora. |
| Dhar >> Historically and culturally an
important place throught its epoch-ancient, mediaeval and
morden.. |
| Mandu >> A place in
India that captures the magical moments of romance.
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| Omkareswar,
Indore >>
It is an
important industrial city in central India and is known as 'mini
Mumbai'. |
| Bhopal >> Bhopal is the capital city of
the Madhya Pradesh. |
| Ujjain >> Famous for Mahakaleshwar temple
and Kumbha Mela. |
| Sanchi >> Famous for great Buddhist
stupa. |
| Orchha >> Famous for
Temples. |
| Gwalior >> Famous for Fort & other
magnificent monuments. |
| Agra >> Famous for one of the seven
wonders of world Taj Mahal. |
| Fatehpur
Sikri >>
The ghost town
famous for red stone buildings |
| Jaipur >> The Pink City & Capital of
Rajasthan. |
|
Delhi >> The Capital of
India. |
| Tour Description |
| Day 01: Arrive Mumbai (Bombay) |
|
After a late-evening arrival, you’ll transfer
to your hotel. Relax & overnight at Hotel in Bombay.
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| Day 02: Mumbai (Bombay) Explore |
|
Morning take a sight seeing tour of Bombay,
drive to Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Prince of Wales Museum,
Parliament House, Marine Drive, Jain Temple, Hanging Gardens, Return
back to the hotel for overnight. |
| Day 03: Mumbai - Aurangabad (By
air) Explore Aurangabad |
| Morning transfer to the airport to board the
flight for Aurangabad, assistance on arrival in Aurangabad and
transfer to hotel. In the afternoon visit Bibi-ka-Maqbara.
Return to Hotel. Overnight in Aurangabad. |
| Day 04:
Explore Aurangabad |
| Morning visit Ellora Caves carved between 7th
& 11th century AD. Carved in sickle shaped hill, spread north to
south in a area of 3 kms. The most remarkable of the carved shrines
at Ellora is the Kailasa Temple, chiseled out by hand from single
rock with Gateway, Pavilion, Courtyard, Assembly Hall, Vestibule,
Sanctum and Tower-hall. Thereafter return to Aurangabad. Overnight
in Aurangabad. |
| Day 05:
Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves - Dhar (380 kms, 7 hours drive) Explore Ajanta |
|
Morning checkout and drive to Dhar enroute
visiting Ajanta caves. Dated back to 200 BC and 650 BC. These caves
are known for their architectural beauty and for their remarkable
frescoes- paintings with infinite charm, which speak about the
civilization of more than 2000 years. Later continue your
journey towards Dhar. Upon arrival at Dhar check in at hotel and
overnight. |
| Day 6:
Dhar - Mandu– Dhar (35 kms, 1 hour drive) Explore Mandu |
|
Morning excursion tour of Mandu, which has over
40 monuments to choose from. For convenience, these are divided into
three broad groups: the Central Village Group, the Royal Enclave
Group, and the Rewa Kund Group. You can visit Champa Baoli, Jama
Masjid, Jahaz Mahal (ship palace), the Hindola Mahal, or swing
palace, Baz Bahadur’s Palace, Roopmati’s Pavilion, Hoshang Shah’s
Tomb, Ghuri Dynasty. Besides, there are many palaces, pavilions, and
reservoirs where you can spend a leisurely day taking in the city’s
rather turbulent history, which is not revealed by the monuments,
that speak of luxurious royal lifestyles. Later drive back to Dhar
for overnight, as good hotels are not available in Mandu. |
| Day 07:
Dhar - Maheshwar - Omkareshwar – Indore (60 kms, 01 hour
drive) |
| This day filled of rich visits on
the course towards Indore with a first stop at Maheshwar is one of
the most beautiful palace-temple city located on the banks of river
Narmada. Omkareshwar, the sacred island, shaped like the holiest of
all Hindu symbols, 'Om', Shri Omkareshwar Mahadeo temple dedicated
to Lord Shiva is located at the confluence of Narmada and Kaveri.
The devout Hindus come here to kneel before the Jyotirlingams - one
of the 12 in India, precede Indore on arrival transfer to hotel.
Evening free to relax overnight in Indore. |
| Day 08:
Indore - Ujjain - Bhopal (186 kms, 4-5 hrs drive) Explore Indore |
| In the morning, visit Indore on
the banks of the rivers Saraswati , built by Ahilyabai, the brave
Holkar queen, visit the archaeological museum and the temple of
Digamber Jains, Kanch Mandir. Later departure towards Ujjain
situated on the right bank of River Shipra, Ujjain is, one of the
oldest and holiest of Indian cities, it is one of the venues of the
Kumbh Mela. Visit of Mahakaleshwara temple. Continuation towards
Bhopal, on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening free to relax,
overnight in Bhopal. |
| Day 09:
Bhopal – Sanchi – Vidisha – Udaigiri – Bhopal Explore Sanchi |
| After breakfast
take an excursion tour to Sanchi, Vidisha & Udyagiri. Located
about 46 km northeast of Bhopal, the town of Sanchi is famous for
the Sanchi Stupa 1, originally built by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka.
Later drive to Vidisha 10 kms from Sanchi, Vidisha or Besnagar. On
his way to Ujjayani, when he was still a viceroy, he stopped here
and married the daughter of a wealthy local businessman. The ruins
of a 2nd century BC Brahmin shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu, show
traces of lime mortar – the earliest use of cement in India. Located
at the confluence of the Betwa and Beas rivers, Vidisha was renamed
Bhilsa by the Muslims, who built the now ruined Bija Mandal, a
mosque constructed from the remains of Hindu temples and the
Gumbaz-ka-Maqbara. Vidisha later passed on to the Malwa Sultans, the
Mughals and then the Scindias. Later proceed to UDAIGIRI CAVES Just
5 kms from Vidashi is Udaigiri Groups of rock cut sanctuaries carved
into the sandstone hillside form the Udaigiri Caves. On top of the
hill are the ruins of a 6th century AD Gupta temple. Later early
evening drive back to Bhopal for overnight. |
| Day 10:
Bhopal – Bhojpur – Bhimbhetka – Bhopal (46
kms) |
| Morning take an
excursion tour to Bhojpur & Bhimbhetka. Bhojpur known for the
remains of a Shiva temple, sometimes referred to as the "Somnath of
the East" and its dams. Later proceed to famous Bhimbetka caves
surrounded by the northern fringe of the Vindhyan ranges. The caves
or the rock shelters belonging to the Neolithic age number more than
600. Inside most of these caves are the paintings that depict, in
vivid panoramic detail, the life of the pre-historic cave dwellers.
The oldest paintings are believed to be up to 12,000 years old.
Drive back to Bhopal in the evening. Overnight at the hotel. |
| Day 11: Bhopal - Jhansi - Orchha (By
train) |
| In time transfer to railway station to board
the Shatabdi Express train for Jhansi, assistance on arrival drive
to Orchha, on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening free to Explore
Orchha on own. Overnight in Orchha. |
| Day
12: Explore Orcha |
| After morning breakfast you will be taken to
visit various historical monuments in orchha. Its grandeur has been
captured in stone, frozen in time and rich legacy to the ages. In
this medieval city the hand of time has rested lightly, the palaces
and the temples built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th
century retain much of their pristine perfection. Jehangir Mahal- a
tiered palace crowned by graceful Chhatries has a spectacular view
of soaring temples, pires and cenotaphs. Stay night at
hotel. |
| Day 13:
Orchha - Gwalior (120 kms, 3 hours drive) |
| After breakfast
drive to Gwalior, on arrival transfer to hotel. Gwalior is called,
the pearl of Hindustan, old princely state of the family of Rajput
Sindhia. For the visit the imposing and magnificent Gwalior Fort
made of sandstone, visit Man Mandir a six-towered palace. In the
afternoon visit the enormous, 19th century Jai Vilas Palace. This
Palace is famous for its ornate chandeliers & crystal. Also
visit the, Gujari Mahal, the Tomb of Muhammad Ghaus, a saint
worshipped by the Mughals & the Tomb of the famous musician
Tansen |
| Day 14:
Gwalior - Agra (110 kms, 2 hours drive) Explore Agra |
| After morning breakfast you will be drive to
Agra. After reaching there you will be taken to visit historic Agra
Fort, Itmad-ud-Daula & the Taj the epitome of love. Stay
overnight at hotel. |
| Day 15:
Agra – Jaipur (232 Kms, 4-5 hrs drive) |
| After breakfast, drive to westwards to the
forbidden city of Akbar - Fatehpur Sikri and see the
dream of Akbar in shape. Then drive to Jaipur. After reaching there
We will visit the busy Bazaars, City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Over
night at hotel. |
| Day 16:
Explore
Jaipur |
| After a morning breakfast, you will be taken to
visit Palace of Winds known as Hawa Mahal, Amber fort and Jaigarh
Fort. Stay night in hotel. Tour Activity Enjoy Elephant ride at
Ambar fort. Shopping: Jaipur is famous for its brightly embroidered
fabrics, blue pottery, silver jewelry, carpets and semi-precious
stones. Evening Dinner: Evening enjoy dinner at Chokhi dani (an
ethnic village resort) where you will have an idea of the village
life of Rajasthan here you will also enjoy various traditional
Rajasthani dances, puppet show and various other interesting
activities. |
| Day
17: Jaipur - Delhi (270 Kms, 4-5 hrs drive) & Explore
Delhi |
| After breakfast you will be drive to Delhi,
after reaching there you will be taken to visit The Red Fort, Qutub
Minar and Humayun's Tomb. After that you will be transferred to
International Airport for departure. |
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