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North, Central and West

Trip code : NCW-13N-14D

Places to visit : :- Delhi - Agra - Gwalior - Khajuraho - Orchha - Bhopal - Indore - Jalgaon - Aurangabad - Mumbai

Duration :13 Nights & 14 Days

Description

North, Central and West tour has natural beauty it attracts tourists from all parts of the world. Each city of this

magnificient identity it has still kept alive its rich and vibrant culture which are echoed by the colourful and

lively people. Its past glory is experienced through the impressive forts , mandir and palaces, havelis which

described the story of great Maharajas


	Trip Overview

	DELHI - AGRA - GWALIOR - KHAJURAHO - ORCHHA - BHOPAL - INDORE - JALGAON - AURANGABAD - MUMBAI
	Day-1
	Departure from Home Country

	Day-2 ( Delhi Arrival)
	On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel, where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. In the
	morning take a city tour covering. Raj Ghat - Built in memory of the Father of Nation , Mahatma Gandhi , who was assassinated on 31st
	January ,1948. Jama Masjid - The Jama Masjid was designed as the main mosque of Shahjahan and drive past. Red Fort - The largest of
	Old Delhi's monuments is Lal Quila or Red Fort whose thick red sandstone walls Chandni Chowk - The antiquity of the main market area
	of Chandni Chowk has rendered it a venerated place in the markets of Delhi. Afternoon visit Qutub Minar- The tall and ever attractive
	monument of 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 Tomb - Humayun, the eldest son of Babur, succeeded his father and became the second emperor of the Mughal Empire.
	India Gate – It is relaxation area during the summer evenings and also act as popular pinic spot during winter. Lakshminarayan Temple -
	a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings & Connaught
	Place, Shopping place. Overnight Delhi.

	Day 03 :- Delhi - Agra
	Morning will go for drive to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. 40 kms from Agra is built a city predominantly in Red Sandstone. This
	town was built by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar.. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid - The mosque is one of the largest
	in India. It was constructed in 1571 A.D. during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great. Tomb of Salim Chisti - The beautiful
	square marble tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti is one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India. The mausoleum was built by
	Akbar as a mark of his respect and reverence for the saint and it was completed in the year 1580-81. Panch Mahal - It is basically a five-
	storied structure that can easily pass as an architectural marvel. Panch Mahal also signifies the undiluted imprint that Buddhism has left on
	the Indian psyche. and other palaces. Overnight Agra

	Day 04 :- Agra - Gwalior
	Morning will go for drive to Gwalior. In the afternoon proceed to man mandir palace. It is built in the 16th century, Man Mandir Palace at
	Gwalior occupies a significant place in Indian history. The exquisitely designed tiles adorn the exterior of the palace. The only fascinating
	feature in this palace is the nicely carved stonewalls of the vast chambers. Gujari Mahal: Gujari Mahal, Gwalior has one of the best
	exteriors and utmost care has been taken for its preservation.The palace now has an archeological museum that has a large collection of
	Hindu and Jain sculptures, archeological pieces from1st and the 2nd century B.C, copies of Bagh cave frescoes and Terracotta items.
	The Fort: This fort is situated at Gopachal, nearly 100m above the town of Gwalior. It’s width ranges from nearly 1km, to less than 200m
	The walls, which encircle the fort, are solid and nearly 10m high. In places the cliff overhangs and elsewhere it has been clipped to make
	it steep and hence unscalable. It earned the reputation of being North and Central India’s most impregnable fort.Temples of Sas-Bahu:
	It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu by the King Mahipala. Lord Vishnu is also known as Sahastrabahu, the one with many hands But gradually
	the name changed into Sas Bahu Temple. At the Gate of the Sas Bahu Temple in Gwalior there is a caption in Sanskrit. The doorway gives
	the view of the Indian Trinity, Lord Brahma, the creator, Lord Vishnu the Preserver and Lord Shiva or the Destroyer. Teli Ka Mandir: The
	English version of Teli Ka Mandir is Oilman's Temple. Built in 11th century, Oilman's Temple is the oldest temple of the Gwalior Fort.
	Elevating to the height of 100 feet,Teli Ka Mandir is the tallest and most stunning temple in the confines of the Gwalior Fort. The temple is
	actually dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of his mount, Garuda. The colossal image of 'Garuda' (Mount of Lord Vishnu) is the major
	attraction of Teli Ka Mandir. This unusual image makes the circlet of the doorway, the highest structure in the Gwalior Fort. Jai Vilas
	Palace: Jai Vilas Palace is located in the new city of Gwalior. It the house of the present Maharaja of Gwalior. The Darbar hall os the Palace
	is an imposing structure. Covered with heavy draperies and tapestries, fine Persian carpets and furniture from Italy and France occupy the
	spacious rooms.The treasure of the palace includes a silver train which has cut glass wagons carrying wine and cigars after dinner, a glass
	cradle used for Lord Krishna on every Janamashtami, swords once worn by Aurangzeb and Shah Jehan. Tomb of Gaus Mohammad:
	Designed in the typical Mughal style, the tomb is a grand structure that arrests one’s attention.The path leading to it is flanked by a garden
	decorated with roses and other flowers. As you enter the premises, to your right is a dilapidated mosque that was built during Akbar’s reign.
	It is frequented even today,especially on Friday, when namaaz (prayer) is offered. The Mausoleum of Tansen: Right next to the tomb of
	Mohammad Ghaus is the mazaar (tomb) of the most famous musician at the court of Emperor Akbar. Regarded as one of the nine jewels of
	the court, Tansen was an exponent of the dhrupad style. Tansen, an exponent of the Dhrupad style, went on to evolve the Gwalior Gharana
	style, whose contemporary exponent is the globally renowned Sarod player, Amjad Ali Khan. Overnight Gwalior


	Day 05 :- Gwalior - Khajuraho
	Morning will go for a drive to Khajuraho. Afternoon will go for sightseeing of khajuraho temples. Temple town of Khajuraho is much different
	from any other temple city of India. It is not about religion and worshipping and deities. The temples of Khajuraho are instead famous for the
	eroticism etched on its walls in the form of sculptures. The main attractive temples are Chaunset Yogini Kali Temple, the Mahadev Temple,
	Bharatji Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu, Vishvanath and Nandi Temples, Lakshmana Temple, Visha Temple of Shiva. Also,
	Visit the Eastern group of Temples. The series of Jain temples in Khajuraho include Parasvanath Temple and Adinath Temple.The other
	fascinating temples that you can witness at Khajuraho are dedicated to Brahma, Yamuna and Adinath. Overnight Khajuraho

	Day 06 :- Khajuraho - Orchha
	Morning drive to Orchha. Orchha, meaning a "hidden place", certainly lives up to its name. Raja Rudra Pratap started the construction of
	Orchha but he coud not finish it as he was killed trying to rescue a cow from the clutches of a tiger. However, the construction continued.
	Thereafter, the Bundela dynasty's fortunes depended on the goodwill of the Mughals. Orchha's most illustrious ruler was Raja Bir Singh Deo.
	Orchha's grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time, a rich legacy to the ages. Orchha was founded in the 16th century by the
	Bundela Rajput chieftain, Rudra Pratap, who chose this stretch of land along the Betwa river as an ideal site for his capital. Of the succeeding
	rulers, the most notable was Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo who built the exquisite Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatris.
	Overnight Orchha.

	Day 07:- Orchha - Bhopal
	Morning drive to Bhopal. In the afternoon we will proceed to visit the city. Often referred as the 'City of Lakes, Bhopal is a wonderful city in the
	state of Madhya Pradesh. Sadar Manzil -Sadar Manzil displays a combination of Asian and Western styles of architecture which makes this
	building stand out in the crowd of the traditional Islamic architecture of Bhopal. Taj-ul-Masjid - One of the biggest and most the graceful
	of the Mosques in India, the taj-Ul-Masjid literally means ' The Crown of Mosques' . Against the backdrop of the historical city of Bhopal, the
	Taj-Ul-Mosque displays a spectacular sight. Moti Masjid : Moti Masjid is architecturally akin to Jama Masjid in Delhi. It was built in 1860 by
	the Sikandar Jehan Begum daughter of Kudsia Begum (Sikandar Jehan). Upper Lake: One thousand years ago ,Bhopal lake was built by
	late parmar king Bhoj known as Upper lake. There is a saying that once king Bhoj suffered from skin disease. All vaidya’s failed to cure him.
	One day a saint told king Bhoj to build a tank to combine 365 tributaries and than have a bath in it to wipe out the skin disease. The Upper
	lake is divided from the Lower by an over bridge and is six sq. km. in area. There are facilities for exciting trips by sail, paddle, and motor-
	boats.Lower Lake: This was built by Chote Khan, A minister in the kingdom of Nabab Hayat Mohd. Khan in the year 1794. Before
	construction of this lake, there were many wells, which were used to draw water for agricultural and other purposes. But after the construction
	of the tank all wells merged in this lake. The smaller lake is spread over an area 7.99 square kilometer. A Century and half ago the tank was
	maximum 11.7 meters and minimum 6.16 meters deep. Birla Mandir: Birla Mandir is situated at the highest point of Bhopal, atop area Hills.
	It is a place where one can have an overview of the entire Bhopal city. The temple has a museum attached to it where there is a rich collection
	of sculptures from Raisen, Sehore, Mandsaur, and Shahdol districts of Madhya Pradesh. Lakshmi Narayana Temple: The temple is built in
	honour of Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of Wealth, and her divine consort, Vishnu, the Preserver of the Universe, who is also known as
	Narayana. Apart from idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Narayana, the temple also has a resplendent idol of a reclining Shiva with his wife,
	Parvati. We also visit park called Kilol and Kamla. And also we will drive fast through Vidhan Sabha, Tagore Memorial & the National Archives
	Overnight Bhopal

	Day 08 :- Bhopal
	Morning tour Bhimbetka and Sanchi (68 kms from Bhopal) Bhimbetka is a World Heritage Site and is situated south of Bhopal. This
	is the site of the second oldest cave paintings in the World. The location is beautiful, along the Satpura range of mountains. The area
	around the caves is forested, which adds to the natural beauty. Sanchi is 46 kms north east of Bhopal. It is unique for having the most
	perfect and well preserved Buddhist stupas and also for offering the visitor a chance to see, in one location, the genesis, flowering, and
	decay of Buddhist art and architecture during a period of about 1500 years -- almost covering the entire range of Indian Buddhism. The
	remains of Buddhist saints Sariputra and Mahamodgilya are also preserved here. Overnight Bhopal

	Day 09 :- Bhopal - Ujjain - Indore
	Enjoy a drive to Indore. On the way to Indore we will visit Ujjain, Ujjain, stands glamorously among many other Indian sacred and holy
	cities.The early history of Ujjain is lost in the midst of antiquity. According to ancient Hindu scriptures it was originally called Avantika.
	Ujjain is situated on the right bank of River Shipra. It is a very holy city for the Hindus, a site for the triennial Kumbh mela. There are many
	great mythological legend about Ujjain city. Overnight Indore

	Day 10 :- Indore - Mandu - Indore
	We will go fo a drive to Mandu. Mandu is situated in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is around 283 km away from the capital

	city Bhopal. For all those who head straight for the hills for that elusive whiff of romance, let me say that Mandu is the perfect honeymoon
	destination. It is the city of love and delight; after all one of its most famous legends is the love story of Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati.
	We will go back to Indore Overnight Indore

	Day 11 :- Indore - Jalgaon
	Enjoy a drive to Jalgaon. Take rest. Overnight Jalgaon

	Day 12 :- Jalgaon - Aurangabad - Ellora - Aurangabad
	Drive to Aurangabad. Check-in to hotel. Proceed for a full day sightseeing with excursion to Ellora Caves. Ellora Caves: Impressive
	in their own right is the rock-hewn temples and monasteries of Ellora that lie just 30 km away from Aurangabad city. In all, there are
	34 cave temples, 12 Mahayana Buddhist caves (550-750 AD), 17 Hindu caves (600-875 AD) and 5 caves of the Jain faith (800-1000 AD)
	22 more caves, dedicated to Lord Shiva, were recently discovered. Kailash Temple (cave16), the central attraction at Ellora, is the most
	remarkable. Overnight Aurangabad

	Day 13 :- Aurangabad
	Ajanta: 100 km from Aurangabad in the shape of a mammoth horse- shoe, are the 30 rock-hewn caves of Ajanta. The Caves date from the
	2nd century BC. Carved with little more than a hammer and chisel, Ajanta, once the retreat of Buddhist monastic orders features several
	'chaityas' (chapels) and 'viharas' (monasteries). The exquisite wall and ceiling paintings, panels and sculptures of Buddha's life are famous
	throughout the world as the earliest and finest examples of Buddhist pictorial art. Return to Aurangabad and overnight will be at Aurangabad

	Day 14 :- Aurangabad - Mumbai
	We have to catch Mumbai flight. After reach in Mumbai we will check-in to hotel. Overnight Mumbai

	Day 15 :- Mumbai
	Take a city tour covering. Kamala Nehru - Its name owes to Kamala Nehru, the wife of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
	With greenery all around and well-maintained and manicured garden, the Kamala Nehru Park is the place where you could chill out with
	your dear ones in perfect peace. Being at height the park is cool and less humid, quite comforting in comparison to rest of Mumbai.
	Hanging Gardens :- Also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, the Hanging Gardens were built in 1880 and renovated in 1921.
	These gardens are popularly known as Hanging Gardens, because of their location on the slope of a hill. The terrace garden looks
	south from Malabar Hill towards Colaba, and affords a panoramic view of the city or a breathtaking sunset. Marine drive: Marine Drive
	is a skillfully laid-out boulevard in South Mumbai. It is actually an upturned 'C'-shaped six lane concrete road, which lengthens to 3 Km
	along the coastline - a natural bay. This avenue connects Nariman Point with Malabar Hills. Chowpatty Beach - Chowpatty Beach
	is a place that requires no introduction. No tour to Mumbai is complete without visiting this are called "ghats": row lively beach, which
	is not meant for sunbathing or swimming, but for eating. Situated at the northern end of Marine drive, Chowpatty Beach is popular
	amongst people of all age groups. Every evening, this beach gets stuffed with people, amidst food kiosks, ferry rides, balloon sellers,
	etc. Indeed, it's a place where you would love to come after a tiring day to please your taste buds, suck in some fresh air and gradually
	cooling your heels. Prince of Wales Museum- The Prince of Wales Museum in Mumbai has been renamed as the Chhatrapati
	Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. The museum was set up in the beginning of the 20th century to honor the visit of King George V's
	to India, while he was still the Prince of Wales. Built by George Wittet the museum is located in the heart of South Mumbai at a
	stone's throw distance from the Gateway of India. Mani bhawan - Located on leafy Laburnum Road, a quiet lane named after its shady
	trees, Mani Bhavan is the old Mumbai residence of Mahatma Gandhi. It's a pretty, two-storied structure that now houses a reference
	library with over 2000 books, a photo exhibition of the Mahatma's life, and well preserved memorabilia, including an old charkha or
	spinning wheel that Gandhiji used to use. Today, its only a symbolic exhibit that lies unused, but many old Gandhians still visit the
	place to pay homage to their hero and demonstrate the noble art of spinning your own yarn! Dhobi Ghat - A unique feature of Mumbai
	the dhobi is a traditional laundryman, who will collect your dirty linen, wash it, and return it neatly pressed to your doorstep. All for a
	pittance The "laundries" are called "ghats": row upon row of concrete wash pens, each fitted with its own flogging stone.
	Gateway of India: The majestic Gateway of India is a glorious historical memorial built during British rule. This magnificent monument
	has been built in Indo-Sarcenic style to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay. Gateway of India is one
	of the finest example of colonial architectural heritage in India. This grand structure stands at the Apollo Bunder, a popular meeting place
	in Mumbai. The gateway of India was designed by the British architect George Wittet and was opened for general public in the year 1924.
	Go for drive past Crawford market : Crawford Market is situated to the north of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus of Mumbai. It lies just
	opposite the headquarters of Mumbai Police. It houses wholesale fruit, vegetable and poultry market, along with a pet store. If you want
	to buy imported food items in Mumbai, Crawford Market is the place to be. Flora Fountain : Inspired from Flora - the Roman. Goddess
of Flowers, Flora Fountain is a stone fountain in South Mumbai. Located in the Fort business district, he splendid fountain was built in

1864. It was constructed by the Agri-Horticultural society of Western India and was carefully designed by R. Norman Shaw.Crafted out

of imported Portland stone. Check out at 12 noon. After sight-seeing tour of Mumbai, we will catch flight home with sweet memories

of India

Day 16 :- Departure