Cultural Heritage Tour

Starts - Delhi
Ends – Delhi / Khajuraho.
Duration – 10 Days/ 09 Nights
Places Covered - Delhi, Varanasi, Orcha, Khajuraho.

About Delhi: India a land of snake charmers and magicians and the capital of this land of mysteries is Delhi. Delhi is just not a city but a book-- a book which narrates the history of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times and has been witness to the various events which has brought India through the history books. Seven times this city went through the pain of being built and rebuilt. Today as the capital of India Delhi is the seat of administration and the monuments which tell the saga of a bygone era stand there. These icons are testimony to the grandeur of past and also an attraction for the tourists. With an area of 1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is all set to acquire full statehood. The charm of Delhi has attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poors equally. It is correctly said that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' that is for people with heart. This phrase acquires a true color when one goes around the lanes of Delhi. Delhi-- a window to the kaleidoscope that is India.

Day  01:- Arrive Delhi, meet & assist at the airport & transfer to the hotel. Time to rest and relax after your journey and acclimate to the new time zone. Overnight in Delhi hotel.

Day  02:- After breakfast visit the ancient capital city, with its magnificent Red Fort the pageant of Indian History, from its origin around 1200 BC, through the periods under the Sultans in the 10th century and Mughals from the 14th Century. Visit the famous Jama Mosque, Chandni Chowk and Raj Ghat. Then in afternoon visit New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit Qutab Minar, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, Safdarjung Tomb, The President’s House, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, Lotus Temple & Laxmi Narayan Temple. Overnight in Delhi hotel.

About Varanasi: Chaotic, Colorful, Charismatic and Claustrophobic- Varanasi’s ancient alleyways and the bathing Ghats (river banks) leading to the holy River Ganges are an essential part of India. This is India’s Hindu spiritual heartland, a place of pilgrimage, daily devotion and death. Also known s Kashi and Benares, the city of Shiva may be an auspicious place to die, but it is bursting with life.

Day  03:- After breakfast first half of the day free at leisure and then depart for Varanasi by overnight train. Overnight in the train. (You can choose to fly to Varanasi also).

Day  04:- Arrive Varanasi. Pickup from the station and transfer to the reserved accommodation.  Evening visit the Ghats of River Ganges for a mesmerizing Aarti (Prayer), where every evening at dusk, thousands of devotees and tourists gather on the steps of Dasaswamedha Ghat (River Bank)  for the Ganges Aarti (Fire worship) ceremony. As the darkness descends, it’s a highly charged spiritual extravaganza where oil lamps are lit, bells clang, incense burns and bhajans (devotional prayers) are chanted. Many devotees light a small basket of flowers and set it adrift on the Ganges.  Overnight in Varanasi hotel.

Day  05:- Dawn boat ride on Ganges – Of all the experiences in Varanasi, there is nothing quite as humbling as an early morning boat ride on the Ganges. Set your alarm for a pre dawn start. The driver takes you to the Dasaswamedha Ghat or Assi Ghat for the ride. Sitting in your rickety wooden rowing boat, there’s an eerie sense of peace on the river until the sunrise bathes the river banks in gold and reveals the moving theater of spiritual devotion. All along the river banks, crowds of people are bathing, performing praying ceremony, praying to the Sun god and washing away the sins of Life. During the day city tour like Vishwanath temple, Banaras Hindu University, Archaeological museum etc. & the Sarnath Temple tour – which is situated About 10 Km From Varanasi Is The Place Where Buddha Preached His First Sermon after He Had Attained Enlightenment At Bodhgaya. At Museum in Sarnath you can see The Ashok Pillar with Its Four Guardia Lions That Has Been as India's National Emblem.  Overnight in Hotel.

Day  06:- Today you are free after breakfast until you are transferred to the train station for your onward journey by train to Jhansi. Overnight in Train.

About Orcha:-  Orcha is a city having its origin during the medieval times of 16th Centaury built by Bundela dynasty rulers and has many old timed palaces and temples reflecting grand old beauty, which existed in those times. The City was built by a Rajput leader Rudra Pratap Singh. He chose Orcha city as the capital, because it was on the Banks of Betwa River. The succeeding Ruler to Rudra Pratap Singh,  Raja Bir Singh contributed to the splendor of the city by constructing Jehangir Mahal. The palace is constructed in tiers and at the top there are highly graceful umbrella like structures. From the top of this Palace a view of all the temples having long tapering structures and other landmarks of the city can be viewed with a great mind & soul satisfying scene.

Day  07:- Arrive at Jhansi (Railway station) and Proceed to Orchha (15 kms - 30 minutes). Evening walk in the heritage area of Orchha and visit fort and the temples around and enjoy the riverside peaceful ambience of Orchha. Overnight in Orchha hotel.

About Khajuraho:- Khajuraho is known all over the world  for its Kamasutra temples, sex, erotic architecture and sculpture.  The construction of these Temples is thousand-year old took a little over two centuries. In terms of architecture of these temples, they form the high peak of the north Indian 'Nagara' style.  Of the 85 temples believed to have been built between the 9th and 12th centuries only 20 have survived, many in splendid condition, others having given way to the ravages of time and nature. Close to and around Khajuraho is forest land; a small clearing houses a village populated by no more than 3,000 residents, but visited each year by thousands of tourists from all over the world.

Day  08:- After breakfast leave for Khajuraho (170 kms - 5 hours). Arrive Khajuraho, check in the reserved hotel, freshen up and then in evening visit the mesmerizing light & sound show in the world famous Kamasutra Temples. This show takes you back through the history and culture. Overnight in Khajuraho hotel.

Day  09:- After Breakfast, be ready to witness the world renowned Kamasutra Temples. During the evening you are free at leisure to walk/ explore/ rest etc. Overnight in Khajuraho hotel.

Day  10:- After breakfast you are free to be dropped to train station/ airport for your onward journey…… *** THE TOUR ENDS***

INCLUDES:-

  • A/c car with Driver as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • All fuel costs, state taxes, toll taxes, parking fee, permits.
  • All sightseeing at the visiting places as per the itinerary.
  • Driver’s allowances (like food, accommodations etc.)
  • Train tickets from Delhi – Varanasi – Orchha (Jhansi station) in A/c Class.
  • A/c Car from Orchha to Khajuraho.
  • All airport and station transfers as per the tour plan.
  • Hotels all places with Air conditioned rooms, breakfast & taxes.
  • Sunrise Boat Ride, Evening Aarti, Sarnath Temple tour & city tour in Varanasi.

EXCLUDES:-

  • Anything not mentioned in the “Includes” column.
  • Any personal nature expenses like tips, food (lunch & dinners etc), shopping, laundry, camera charges, Payments for personal charges like liquors, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, Porterage at hotels and airports, insurance etc.
  • Entrance fee in monuments/ places of visit, cost of local guides if hired at the monuments.
  • G.S.T. (Indian Government Tax) and the money transfer fee (if any).
  • Time wasted/ PERSONAL cost incurred in extreme situations like mishaps, strikes, political unrest, vehicle breakdowns etc.
  • The prices are subject to change without any prior notice depending on the availability of the hotels/ flights etc unless booked and paid for. We have made no reservations yet.
  • Any early check in or late checkout (In any hotel) is not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of the hotel. We are not responsible to secure early check in or late checkout unless you pay an extra night for that respective hotel.
  • We shall not be responsible for any closure of monuments/ museums/ places of visit due to regular practice or special features (As governed by the governing authorities or the Government).
  • Christmas/ New Year Eve or any other seasonal supplement charges (If applicable).
  • Any Airfare/ Train tickets etc. (Unless mentioned in the inclusion column).

Note:- Special Numerology/ Astrology/ Hypnotherapy/ Past Life Regression Therapy Sessions Arranged in Delhi. Cycling/Bike Tours & Personal Yoga Sessions in Delhi:- If you are interested, please feel free to ask for further details.

PRICE:-

This tour will cost US$ / EUROS/ GBP XXX (Indian Rs. XXX)per person on Twin/ Double/ Triple share basis. The prices depends on various factors like number of people travelling, hotel and car categories used, any specific fixed/ rough/ estimated budget to follow, dates of travel, how many people are travelling, etc. SO PLEASE CONTACT US for personalizing this tour. The prices can change depending on the fluctuations in the rate of exchange between US$/ Euros/ GBP and Indian Rupee, the government taxes, gas prices, flight/ train fares etc. (If any). No bookings are done yet and the prices/ availability can change without prior notice depending on the governing factors like availability, room category etc. All prices when quoted, will be tentative price unless booked and paid. A change in date/ hotel/ vehicle type etc will change the prices.