Highlights :
India's rich cultural heritage was built by various
civilizations in the form of great temples, forts and other
monuments. With the advent of subsequent civilizations,
previous cultures were damaged or destroyed. The remains of
these cultures now form some of the best museums in the
world. A must for artists, historians, archaeologists and
culture-lovers. India’s magnificent past can be seen all
around in the spectacular monuments of ancient kingdoms and
historic empires, but many of the land’s greatest treasures
repose in its world famous museums. This tour takes the
participating members through experience of the richness and
diversity of 5,000 years of Indian cu lture and civilization.
Day 01 :- Arrive Mumbai
Arrive in Mumbai, the Commercial capital of India. After
completing formalities with customs and immigration, you
will be received by our representative with Traditional
Indian Welcome (with garlands).
Mumbai is the capital of Maharastra State and the gateway to
this beguiling subcontinent. Of the four great cities in
India, Mumbai is the most cosmopolitan, spear heading
India's move in to the 21st Century.
Afterwards transfer to your hotel for the overnight stay.
Day 02 :- In Mumbai
After breakfast you embark on the sightseeing trip of World
famous Elephanta Caves and Mumbai city.
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Elephanta Caves: A must for any visitor to India. Mute
testimony of the Golden Age in Indian history during the
Gupta period and built to honour Lord Shiva. Elephanta is a
3 kms long elongated island, consisting of two hills
separated by a valley. The caves with rock-cut figures and
carvings are believed to be carved by the sculptors of
Ajanta or Udayagiri. In the afternoon the guest enjoy the
sightseeing tour of the Mumbai City:
Mumbai City : includes a visit the Gateway of India-erected
to commemorate the landing of King George V and Queen Mary
in 1911; Prince of Wales Museum, Jehangir Art Gallery,
Marine Drive, Chowpatty beach, Hanging Gardens and the
Crawford Market.
The Jehangir Nicholson Museum of Modern Art: Established in
1976, this museum
displays a superb collection of contemporary Indian Art.
Mani Bhawan: Where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay, Fish
Aquarium, Jain Temple, Hanging Gardens on the sopes of
Malabar Hills offering nice view of Marine lines and
Chowpatty Beach, Kamla Nehru Park, then to Dhobi Ghat. Also
drive past Afghan Church, Flora Fountain (Mumbai Nerve
Centre), colourful Crawford Market and Marine Drive. Also
visit Gateway of India. Overnight at the hotel.
After completing the sightseeing return back to the Hotel
for Overnight.
Day 03 :- Mumbai – Kolkata
This morning you are assisted for the transfer to the
airport in time to board the flight for Calcutta. Upon
arrival received at the airport and assisted in the transfer
to the hotel. Morning at leisure for independent activities.
Afternoon visit the Indian Museum. India’s first and oldest
museum opened to the public in 1875. In the Bharhut room the
remains of a Buddhist stupa discovered in 1873, carved in
red sandstone is similar to the great Sanchi Stupa. an
inscription on a pillar of the gateway informs us that this
was constructed in the 2nd century BC. The railings are
decorated with bas relief’s depicting scenes from the
jatakas and stories from the Buddha’s former lives. Brief
labels on the panels help identify the story. the labels
make the earliest inscribed sculpture of India. India’s best
collection of Gandhara sculpture is here with a large number
of Buddhist relics from the Mahayana period. the Nuismatic
gallery displaying coins of great craftsmanship, from the
5th century BC through the Gupta period to the Mughal period
(closed on Mondays & government holidays).
Central Museum : This is specially on ethnographic museums
and has on view objects and specimen related to the
different tribal and other communities of India. The
collections on view are especially significant because of
the diversity of subjects and material available. (Closed on
Government holidays).
Birla Industrial and Technological Museum : donated by the
pioneer industrialist G.D. Birla, this Museum was opened to
the public in 1959. this is India’s first public science
museum. It displays scientific models, hands on interactive
exhibits on scientific phenomena and models of various
industries. On the ground floor is the Atom Gallery which
explains what atoms are. what they are made of, their
various properties and their use to mankind. The Motive
Power gallery presents the developments of power from the
earliest times onwards while the transport system.
Culminating with man’s momentous footsteps on the moon. The
galleries on the first floor contain exhibits relating to
the principles of mechanics, sound, optics and modern
electronics. there is a display of the mining of ore to the
finished copper and steel . the petroleum gallery portrays
the origin of oil, surveying, drilling, purification and the
uses of petroleum.
On the second floor contain exhibits of machines and
mechanisms encountered in daily life. there are galleries on
electricity, communication, television and electronics. the
mock up coal mine shows the principles of both bord and
pillared long wall systems and generally acquaints visitors
with an underground mining situation. The museum also has a
small animalorium with live snakes, reptiles, rabbits and
aquariums.
(closed on Mondays and certain holidays.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 :- Kolkata - Hyderabad ( Flight )
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning embark on the half day
city sightseeing tour visiting the Jain temple, Kali
Temple,, Kali Temple, Victoria Memorial, drive past Howrah
Bridge, Dalhousie square, Fort Williams, Secretariat
Buildings and old court House Street.
Afternoon assisted in the transfer to the airport in time to
board the flight for Hyderabad. On arrival in Hyderabad
received at the airport and assisted in the transfer to the
hotel.
Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 :- Hyderabad – Delhi ( Flight )
Breakfast at thhe hotel. This morning embark on the
sightseeing trip where you would visit Salar Jung Museum:
The collections of the Salar Jung Museum are mainly the
result of the efforts of the late Nawab Salar Jung III= a
distinguished member of a remarkable family who acquired
rare and beautiful works of art from all parts of the world
It has one of the richest collection of jade and jewellery.
Of out standing importance are the manuscripts, miniature
paintings, cut glass, Wedgewood and Dresden china and
objects with inlay work. (Closed on Fridays, Govt.
holidays).
Thereafter sightseeing tour of the city visiting the
Charminar, rectangular four arched monumental Gate often
described as “the Arch of Triumph of the East”, the Mecca
Mosque and later drive past the High Court Building.
Afternoon assisted in the transfer to the airport in time to
board the flight for Delhi.
Upon arrival in Delhi received at the airport and are
transferred to the hotel.
Evening free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 :- In Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning visit The National
Museum. It has a rich collection of sculpture, The Bronze
gallery, rare manuscript and miniature painting etc. (closed
on Mondays and government Holidays).
National Gallery of Modern Art: The Stately Jaipur House is
the location. On display are paintings, sculpture and
graphic art from mid 19th century today (Closed on Mondays
and government holidays).
Crafts Museum: Within the museum itself are examples of
traditional Indian crafts, wooden carving and images (closed
on Mondays and national holidays).
Gandhi Memorial Museum: It displays the relics of Mahatma
Gandhi, copies of his letters which he had published as well
as number of photographs which depict the various aspects of
his invaluable contribution to modern India (Closed on
Mondays and Government holidays).
In the afternoon sightseeing Tours of Old Delhi visiting the
Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan Jama
Masjid, one of the largest Mosque in India, Raj Ghat and
Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and
Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping
centre of Old Delhi. Overnight
 at the hotel.
Day 07 :- In Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting Qutub
Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek in 1199, Humayun’s Tomb,
India gate (War Memorial Arch) Lakshmi Narayan temple, a
modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President House,
Parliament House, Government Secretariat Building and
Connaught Place, shopping centre of New Delhi.
In the afternoon visit Rail Transport Museum: This museum
depicts 130 years of evolution and development of the Indian
railways. The oldest preserved locomotive fairy Queen built
in 1855. The Patiala Monarail tramway, The Prince of Wales
Saloon (1875), the luxurious Maharaja of Mysore’s saloon,
etc.
Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum and Nehru Memorial Museum:
Teen Murti the sprawling Prime Ministerial residence of
Jawaharlal Nehru, was converted into a museum after his
death. The museum consequently revolves around the life and
works of Nehru, especially those objects pertaining to the
freedom struggle (Closed on Mondays and Government holidays)
Return back to the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight will be in Delhi
Day 08 :- Delhi - Jaipur By Road ( Approx 260 Kms – 06 Hours
)
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning depart for Jaipur.
Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, also known as 'Pink City' is
surrounded by an ancient 20ft hi gh wall and eight gates.
Situated at a distance of 280 km away from Delhi, today,
Jaipur is the personification of the old order influence the
new. An inherent interest for colour and design penetrated
over stratum of society, and jewelry, crafts and
architecture became objects of fascination equally between
prince and peasant. Jaipur is also the main tourist hub of
Rajasthan tourist circuit. From here you can reach out to
places like Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Pushkar,
and many more such destinations from Jaipur. Jaipur is also
the third corner of the famed Golden Triangle tourist
circuit of India along with Delhi and Agra.
On arrival check-in at the hotel.
In the afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur City which
includes visit to the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh 2nd Museum,
Chandra Mahal Palace; built in 1727, displays the ancestral
collections of former Maharajas etc. The Maharajas City
Palace and the Observatory. Also visit Central Museum
(Albert Hall); Situated in the midst of Ramnivas gardens,
the museum has a wide range of metal objects and large
collection of miniature and paintings etc.
Return back to the hotel.
Overnight will be in Jaipur.
Day 09 :- In Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning half day excursion to
Amber Fort, The ancient capital of the state until 1728.
Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of Victory glittering with
mirrors, Jai Mahal and the temple of Kali. A scend on the
elephant back the hill on which the Fort is situated.
Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight will be in Jaipur.
Day 10 :- Jaipur – Agra By Road ( Approx 255 Kms – 06
Hours )
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning drive to Agra ,enroute
visit Fatehpur Sikri (40 Kms Before reaching Agra) : Built
by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to
scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the
Jama Masjid tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other
Palaces. Then proceed to Agra and on arrival Check-in at the
hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 :- In Agra
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning embark from the hotel
for the half day sightseeing tour of the city visiting the
world famous Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Emperor Shah
Jehan in 1630 for his queen the Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her
mortal remains. Later visit Agra Fort containing the Halls
of Private and Public audience and other palaces. also visit
the Tomb of Itmad ud Daulah, built by Empress Noor Jahan in
memory of her father. Also visit Akbar’s Musoleum at
Sikandra (10 kms away from Agra) which is a fusion of Hindu
and Muslim architecture
 which, like the emperor himself, characterised the era.
Afternoon free at leisure
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 :- Agra – Jhansi ( Train )
Jhansi – Khajuraho Via Orcha By Road ( Approx 175 Kms – 06
Hours )d
Today you take Shatabdi Express train to Jhansi. On arrival
at Jhansi Railway station you are received and you drive to
Khajuraho via orcha which is located at a distance of 19 Kms
from Jhansi.
Orcha : It has a medieval town atmosphere attached to it.
The Betwa River quietly flows by the town. The 16th century
palaces & temples built by its Bundela rulers appear to be
suspended in time. You will visit
Orchha Fort complex. Within the Fort complex you visit
Jahangir Mahal, built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo in the 17th
century to commemorate the visit of Emperor Jehangir to
Orchha.
Raj Mahal, built in the 17th century by Madhukar Shah, the
deeply religious predecessor of Bir Singh Ju Deo. Also visit
Ram Raja temple, palace-turned-temple with soaring spires &
palatial architecture. Built by the King Madhukar Shah it is
one of the most unusual temples in India & the only place
where Lord Rama is worshipped as a King not as a deity.
Later continue drive to Khajuraho, built between 950-1050 AD
by the mighty warrior kings of the Chandela dynasty, a truly
inspired burst of creativity. Contain stunningly explicit
erotic sculptures. They were rediscovered in the 20th
century, and are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On arrival in Khajuraho check in to the hotel. Rest of the
evening free at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 :- Khajuraho – Varanasi ( Flight )
Enjoy your buffet breakfast at the hotel. After the
breakfast you start the sightseeing of Khajuraho Temples.
Today visit
Khajuraho temples, famous for the magnificent carvings
depicting numerous exotic postures of the famous Kamasutra,
ancient Indian work on sex. Only 22 temples survive of the
85 originally built. In fact, worship is still done today in
the Matangeshwara temple, continuing an unbroken 1000 year
tradition.
After completing the sightseeing of the city, transfer to
the airport in time to board the flight for Varanasi.
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
In the afternoon half day tour of Sarnath: The buried
Buddhist city where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon.
Sarnath was a renowned school of learning from 6th century
B.C. to 12th century A.D. Visit the ruins, the Stupa, the
Buddhist temple and the Museum (closed on Fridays) designed
like a Buddhist monastery, contains many superb
 specimens of
ancient art.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 :- Varanasi- Delhi ( Flight )
Early morning visit Amrit Rao Peshwa Ghat including boat
ride on holy river Ganges, Aarti at Sunrise, Yoga and
meditation classes followed by breakfast. Later sightseeing
tour of the city visiting the Bharat Mata Temple with a big
relief map of India in marble, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas
Mandir ,Benaras Hindu University which has an Art Gallery
and the Mosque of mughal emperor Aurangzeb built on the
sight of an ancient Hindu Temple. Transfer to the airport in
time to board the flight for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi
assisted at the airport and are transferred to the hotel.
Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 15 :- Delhi – Overseas ( Flight )
Today early morning you are assisted with your departure to
the international airport to board the flight back home.
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