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along the bottom of the ravine. This river falls from a height
of 200 ft, thus making a series of waterfalls. The sound of
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heard in the caves also. Ellora caves: Ellora
Caves are renowned throughout the globe for their excellent
artwork and prehistoric temple. |
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the rich tradition of
India, Ellora Cave Temples have been declared as the World Heritage
Site. The Ellora caves, 34 in number, are carved |
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into the sides of a basaltic
hill, 30 kms from Aurangabad. The finest specimens of cave -
temple architecture, they house elaborate facades |
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and exquisitely adorned interiors. These structures representing
the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, were carved
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350
AD to
700 AD period.The most remarkable among them is the Kailasa
temple, in Cave 16 is an architectural wonder, the entire structure
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having been carved out of a monolith, the process taking over
a century to finish. mountain - abode of Lord Shiva, is in all
probability, the |
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world's largest monolith, the gateway, pavilion, assembly hall,
sanctum and tower, all hewn out of a single rock. Overnight
Aurangabad. |
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05 :- Aurangabad - Delhi |
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to airport to catch the flight for Delhi. Arrive and check in
at hotel. Overnight Delhi |
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06 :- Delhi |
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the morning take a city tour covering - Raj Ghat - Built in
memory of the Father of Nation , Mahatma Gandhi , who was assassinated
on 31st |
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,1948. Jama Masjid - The Jama Masjid was designed
as the main mosque of Shahjahan and drive past. Red
fort :- The largest of |
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Delhi's monuments is Lal Quila or Red Fort whose thick red sandstone
walls and Chandni Chowk - The antiquity of
the main market area |
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Chandni Chowk has rendered it a venerated place in the markets
of Delhi.Afternoon visit Qutub Minar- The tall and ever attractive
monument |
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Delhi which can be seen from most parts of the city is called
the Qutab Minar. It was built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199.
Humayun's |
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- Humayun,
the eldest son of Babur, succeeded his father and became the
second emperor of the Mughal Empire. India Gate
– It is |
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area, during the summer evenings and also act as popular pinic
spot during winter. Lakshminarayan Temple -
a modern Hindu . |
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drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government
Secretariat Buildings & Connaught Place shopping. |
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07 :- Delhi - Agra |
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arrival in Agra, transfer to hotel. Afternoon will go for sightseeing
tour of Agra, visit the world famous Taj Mahal - The Taj is
the most |
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monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. The
Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon. Later visit
the |
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Fort - Humayun, son of the founder of the Mogul empire, was
offered jewelry and precious stones by the family of the Raja
of |
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one of them the famous Koh-i-Noor. Containing the Halls of Public
and Private Audience. Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays. |
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free. Overnight Agra |
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08 :- Agra - Jaipur |
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| Morning
will go for drive to Jaipur visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute.
40 kms from Agra is built a city predominantly in Red Sandstone
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town was built by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar.. See the graceful
buildings including the Jama Masjid - The mosque is one
of the largest |
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India.It was constructed in 1571 A.D. during the reign of the
Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great. Tomb of Salim Chisti
- The beautiful |
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marble tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti is one of the finest examples
of Mughal architecture in India. The mausoleum was built by |
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| Akbar
as a mark of his respect and reverence for the saint and it
was completed in the year 1580-81. Panch Mahal -
Panch Mahal |
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basically a five-storied structure that can easily pass as an
architectural marvel. Panch Mahal also signifies the undiluted
imprint that |
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has left on the Indian psyche and other Palaces. Overnight
Jaipur |
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09 :- Jaipur |
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for a morning excursion to Amber Fort after breakfast. Amber
fort which used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan,
till jaipur was |
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the official capital in 1727. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the
Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors - Sheesh Mahal is a
delightful hall of |
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situated at Amber Fort in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan.
The hall is renowned all over the world as one of the most adored
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attraction. Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - Rajasthan's beautiful
Pink City Jaipur, was the stronghold of a clan of rulers whose
three |
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forts and series of palaces in the city are important attractions.
Known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used
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in the walled city. Visit Maharaja's City Palace - The beautiful
palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. |
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Niwas Gardens- . The Garden consists a bird park, the Zoo, the
museum, also known as the Albert Hall Museum, Ravindra Manch
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| Theatre,
art gallery and several cafes and picnic spots. Drive past Hawa
Mahal - Hawa Mahal is a pyramid-shaped facade with five stories. |
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Mahal is a major landmark and a famous tourist attraction of
Jaipur. The Palace offers a beautiful sight to behold. At the
end through |
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pink rose residential & business areas. Overnight
Jaipur. |
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10 :- Jaipur Ajmer/Pushkar |
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then drive to Ajmer/Pushkar – Ajmer,
Originally called Ajaimeur or the invincible hill, founded by
Ajai Pal Chauhan in the 7th |
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Ajmer was a centre of Chauhan power till 1193 A.D. Even during
the Muslim conquests, Ajmer did not loose its charm and |
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importance. Pushkar - Pushkar is a sacred town
for the Hindus, situated 11 kms. to the North-West of Ajmer.
The charm of this sleepy, |
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settlement so captivated the great Indian poet, Kalidas,that
it found a place in his classic, Abhigyan Sakuntalam. The holy
Lake |
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Brahma Temple are the major attractions here:- the Brahma Temple
which is situated on the banks of Pushkar Lake. Brahma the |
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the Hindu god of creation, four headed facing and all four directions
symbolizing his presence everywhere. The temple has marble |
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and stairs and coins have been put by the devotees to mark the
the births and deaths of their loved ones. |
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Lake - Hundreds of devotees from different parts of
the country took a holy dip at the Pushkar Lake on the
occasion of Kartika |
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on Sunday. This ritual holy dip is locally known as Shahi Snan
(royal bath). Prior to the holy dip, many Hindu monks and priests
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out
a procession through the streets of Pushkar with a message for
the masses to keep the lake free from pollution. Overnight
Pushkar |
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11 :- Ajmer/Pushkar Udaipur |
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breakfast, enjoy a drive to Udaipur. Free time. Overnight
Udaipur |
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12 :- Udaipur - Bombay (Mumbai) |
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| Breakfast.
Morning visit the City Palace- The City Palace
amidst the Lake Pichola is a collection of rooms, corridors,
terraces, pavilions, |
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gardens and courtyards. The City Palace of Udaipur built in
1559 is a must-visit for the tourists arriving in Udaipur. Jagdish
Temple - |
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Temple is one of the famous temples of Udaipur. Located in the
City Palace complex of Udaipur, this temple is made in the Indo- |
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style of architecture. In 1651, Jagdish temple was built by
Maharana Jagat Singh, who ruled Udaipur during 1628-53. Sahelion
ki bari- |
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ki Bari recreates regal grandeur as you walk along marble pathways
flanked by life size marble sculptures of elephants and
lions |
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spurting water into exotic water pools. Fascinating Saheliyon-ki-Bari
or the 'garden of maids' was designed and built under the express
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express guidance of Maharana Sangram Singh II. It is believed
that Saheliyon ki Bari was constructed for 48 maids who accompanied
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wife as dowry. Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir- Bhartiya
Lok Kala Museum is one of the most famous museums of Udaipur,
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the brilliant
collection of folk articles of Rajasthan. This rare compilation
varies from typical rural-dresses, ornaments, puppets, |
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dolls, folk musical instruments, folk
deities and paintings. The museum is comfortably located in
the building of Bhartiya Lok Kala |
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| Mandal
near Chetak Circle in Udaipur city. After this we will go for
drive around Fatehsagar Lake. Fateh Sagar was dug during the
reign of |
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Jai Singh in the year 1678 though Maharaja
Fateh. Singhji
reconstructed the water reservoir after heavy rains destroyed
the Fateh |
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Sagar Dam. Fateh Sagar is linked to the Rang . Sagar Lake
by a water canal. Check-out at 1200 hrs. Proceed to the airport
to catch a flight |
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Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai airport for flight home with
sweet memories of India. |
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13 :- Departure |
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