Aptly called the dream trip to India, this itinerary offers the best highlights into the enriching history, culture and heritage of this magnificent country. Explore fabulously daunting forts and palaces, pamper yourself with one of a kind Indian hospitality and devour the best in class North Indian cuisine at some exquisite restaurants within heritage accommodations all through your trip.
Experience the tour of New Delhi to visit the Humayun's tomb, which is regarded as a precursor of the Taj Mahal. You drive through the embassy district, see the Government House and the India Gate and Laxmi Narayan Birla temple. In Old Delhi you see beautiful Jamma Mosque, drive through the fascinating Chandni Chowk (Moonlight Square).Experience the magnificent Red Fort, famous for its royal apartments with finely carved and inlaid marble, and the Raj Ghat, where the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.A rickshaw driver takes you on a journey through different routes, which shows you the beauty of Old Delhi's from a different angle, and take you to beautifully landscaped shops and bazaars.
The highlight of the tour to visit the world famous fabulous Taj Mahal at sunset. In unparalleled perfection and beauty shines this "most expensive token of love of all time" today in white marble. A mausoleum by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1631 for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal was built. 20,000 workers have it built in 22 years, a dream of white marble, rising in perfect proportion in an elegant garden of fountains. Also, visit Fatehpur Sikri. The halls, palaces and mosques are still in perfect condition, and will inspire you. You can see the grave of the Muslim saint Sheikh SalimChisti, Panchmahal and the Buland Darwaza.
A guided excursion to Amber Fort. Enjoy a ride in Amber Fort on a decorated elephants up in the court of the palace. Visit the public audience hall (Diwan-i-Am), the magnificent Ganesha gate and the palace of mirrors (Shish Mahal). Stop for a Lunch in a typical Rajasthani thali at a local restaurant, in which there is also an Indian turban museum. After lunch visit the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal) and the world's largest stone observatory - the Jantar Mantar.
Guided tour to visit Jaswant Thada, a marble monument with many pillars. Take a hike from the old town of Jodhpur Mehrangarh Fort.
Proceed for a guided tour of this lovely city which will include the City Palace, Jagdish Temple and a boat ride on scenic Lake Pichola. Take a trip to Haldighati in the Aravalli hills (40km); visit the Eklingji Shiva temple near Devigarh; explore the impressive temple ruins at Nagda (22 km).
Early morning start with a boat ride on the Ganges. Later a visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple followed by Sarnath - Buddhism has its roots here. Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath, in which he introduced his first five disciplines of the Buddhist monastic life. In the evening watch the Aarti ceremony on the so-called ghats.
Now it's time to say goodbye to a country full of contrasts. You will return to your home with many unforgettable memories. In time transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
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