RAJASTHAN AND BENARES SPIRITUALK INDIA
12 NIGHTS/13 DAYS
4 STARS HOTEL CATEGORY
Day 1 : Arrival in Delhi
Welcoming to the airport and transfer to your hotel in the morning
Departure for a typical lunch in an Indian family in a popular residential area of New Delhi. Discovery of Indian customs and gastronomy. The rajahsthanis eat very spicy then we advise to drink plenty of water and taste everything.
In the afternoon: Back to the center of New Delhi and the Delhi Tourism Services agency to discover one of the most vibrant shopping Connaught Place with its colonial capital center during the British occupation. Observe the typical architecture of English colonialism.
Overnight at your hotel
Day 2 : Delhi
After breakfast, you will visit the city of Delhi and its monuments in your private car with driver. Delhi is divided into two parts: Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi is a bazaar teeming population of cows and spices. The most attractive monuments Red Fort, Jaima Mosque, Raj Ghat (the tomb of Mahatma Gandhi) and Chandni Chowk. Later in the day you can focus on New Delhi and its modern landmarks such that India Gate, the Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar.
Talk with your driver and ask him to drive you to the places and monuments that you prefer Lunch will be nearby monuments you visit on your driver’s recommendations.
Overnight at your hotel
Day 3 : Delhi to Agra - 3H average trip
Breakfast included -After breakfast check-out and departure. Transfer by private car to Agra with your driver guide.
On the way visiting Mathura which is know as lord Krishna birth place which was once the capital of Mughal India Afternoon city tour of Agra visiting world famous "Taj Mahal" the monument of love immortalized in marble. It was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. There is much to say about the Taj Mahal and its particular architecture which has a perfect symmetry of both style Islamic, Iranian, Indian and Ottoman
Late evening discover the traditional marble factories and do some shopping /Check in at your hotel
Dinner in Agra not included: The driver will take you dinner where you want. You can also dine at your hotel. Generally, hotels in India are equipped with very good service kitchens still a bit long but it is an habits Indians to have their dinner within theur hotel room when traveling.
Day 4 : Agra
Opening of Taj: You can also decide whether you want a second visit to the famous Taj Mahal at sunrise to get the best shots when the first rays of the sun strike the white marble dome. (Entrance not included in the price) - Breakfast included at hotel
Departure to visit monuments of Agra and surroundings/Visit the Red Fort of Agra, the biggest fort of India. It was built in 1573 and its construction lasted 8 years. Emperor Shah Jahan was in jail in one of the castle tower by his own son with the only pleasure to watch his construction of Taj Mahal.Visit the Baby Taj Mahal on the edge of the Yamuna opposite the Taj Mahal
Afternoon: According to your wishes and in accordance with your driver visits of some temples and tombs around Agra, shopping, immerge yourself in the streets of Agra and enjoy a shopping afternoon.
Dinner at your wants - ask your driver to take you to dinner . He can advise you a good Indian food restaurants
Overnight at your hotel
Day 5 Agra to Khajuraho
Flight to Khajuraho _ Arrival at Khajuraho – Aiport pick up to your hotel. Look for a board sign with your name on it.
Departure to discover by car the legendary temples of Khajuraho with your private driver. The legendary temples of khajuraho are an incomparable experience. Acknowledged as one of the world’s artistic wonders, these temples dedicated to the Hindu pantheon of Gods are covered in carvings that are a paean to life and love. Built within a short span of a hundred years by the Chandela Rajputs, the 10th century temples lay forgotten until they were discovered in the present century. Khajuraho has achieved fame for the sensual appeal of its erotic sculptures.
Check in at your hotel Clarcks
Day 6 : Khajuraho
Breakfast hotel included/Free day to visit the high spiritual places of Khajuraho according to your wants.
Check the day before what you want to visit with your private driver.Departure to visit the temples of Khajuraho. The city has an international reputation for his sensuous and erotic sculptures. During the day and in accordance with your personal driver visit the temples of Western and Eastern Khajuraho.
Do not hesitate to contact an english speaking guide at the entrance. Beware false guides! The guide service is not included in the price.
Dinner at your want where you want (not included)
Overnight at your hotel
Day 7 : Khajuraho to Vanarasi
Leisurely morning at the hotel /Check out in the morning
Flight Khajuraho to Varanasi
In the afternoon Arrival in Varanasi and pick- up at Varanasi airport. Transfer to your hotel by private car with driver for check-in
Varanasi is situated on the banks of the Ganges, 320 kilometres southeast of Lucknow. It is regarded as a holy city by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains as it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the oldest in India. The Kashi Naresh is the chief cultural patron of Varanasi while the culture of Varanasi is closely associated with the River Ganges and the river's religious importance. The city has been a cultural and religious centre in North India for thousand years. The Benares Gharana form of the Indian classical music developed in Varanasi with many prominent Indian philosophers, poets, writers, and musicians.Two nights stay hotel in Varanasi.
Check in to your hotel
Agree with your driver – Go to Varanasi Ghats. Discover the famous ghats of India near the Ganga and where are celebrated every evening captivating Pujas ceremonies. sounds of the reed pujas. Let yourself surrounds by the Ganga atmosphere.
Pro Tips: Spend at least 2:00 hours on the ghats and in the streets to immerse yourself deeply. Do not be afraid, the streets of Varanasi are crowded and are often frightening for a tourist freshly arrived in this new world. Loose yourself amongs the gats and small strests full of shops. Get surprised. Agree a meeting point with your driver. Dark street to avoid! Try to stay on the dirty and crowded main streets, beggars and children.
Day 8 / Varanasi and Sarnath
Departure for a Ganga boat Tour (included) . Your driver will take you to the main ghats to sail on ganga.
Sail on ganga by boat at sunrise to explore the ghats and crematoriums. Make an offering to Ganga as Hindu tradition does and buy flowers from children. Breathe and observe the river life.
Visit fabric shops of Benares - Free afternoon to explore the surrounding temples including the Buddhist temple in Sarnath.Free dinner - Overnight at your hotel
Day 9 : Varanasi to Delhi to Rishikesh
Breakfast included -Hotel check out and departure for Varanasi airport
Flight to Vanarasi
Check in at your hotel. Evening dinner and rest in your hotel
Day 10- Rishikesh-Haridwar
Breakfast included. Departure to Haridwar ( Approx 1 hour driving to Haridwar)
Drive from Rishikesh to Haridwar and discover the ganga along the way- Visit of Haridwar with Mansa temple Daksh Mandir & Pawan Dham.
Later in the afternoon visit Har-ki-Pauri to view the holy Ganges Aarti. This is the place where the main bathing takes place. The place is called Brahma Kund, the myths says this is the place where the nectar can dissolved in the holy water of the ganga river. Visit the market near the place. Sighseen of Lawmanjula
Day 11: Rishikesh relaxing day
Breakfast included/Free day to relax, do some shopping, have a bath in the Ganga river and meditate by the Ganga.
Pick up a tuk tuk on your own and go to Laxmanjula to have a nice walk near by the ganga river and assist to an evening Puja. Dinner not included
Evening and overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Rishikesh/Haridwar/Delhi (Morning train)
Transfer to Haridwar train station in the morning for your train to Delhi
The ticket and train times will be given to you at your arrival in the offices Delhi Tourism Services.Meeting at train station and transfer to Delhi Tourism Services Travel agency .
Day 13 Delhi- Airport
Pick up at your hotel and transfer To Indira International airport
910 €/PAX
Our stay in India was unforgettable, Vijay organized everything and gave us a generosity and kindness invaluable. Thanks Vijay" Marie de France. November 2011.