ARCHITECTURE & MUSEUM TOUR
Tour Start from
US$ 3749
Architecture & Museum Tour
Duration: 20 Days - 19 Nights
(Delhi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Jodhpur -
Ranakpur - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur - Ajanta-Ellora - Bombay - Madurai - Chettinad
- Trichy - Tanjore - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Madras)
Day
01: Arrive Delhi :
Arrive at Delhi where you would be met and escorted to the hotel. In the afternoon
you will be taken to National Museum where you will see the finest collection
of Indian antiquities and artifacts. Tonight you will be hosted a welcome dinner
when you will also be familiarized with the tour.
Day 02: Delhi :
Delhi with its Old and New parts - each with its specific charm and glory -
makes a very interesting city for its sustenance to medieval and modern cultures
at the same time and space. Today, you will explore the capital of India in
a full-day tour - including buildings of early Turkish structure to Mughal buildings
to Lutyen's Delhi.
Day 03: Khajuraho :
This morning you will take a train to Jhansi. En route to Khajuraho you will
visit sleepy medieval town of Orchha which is littered with medieval Bundelkhand
buildings bearing fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture.
Khajuraho: In the afternoon you will explore the little town known the world-over
for its Nagara style of temple architecture and erotic sculpture.
Overnight will be at Khajuraho.
Day 04: Agra :
Your day starts in the morning when you will be driven to Jhansi railway station
for your train to Agra.
You will arrive in Agra in the evening and retire for the day.
Day 05: Agra :
Today you will do sightseeing tour of Agra. In the first half of the day you
will visit Sikandara and the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah or the 'Baby Taj'. In
the afternoon you will visit Agra Fort and will end the tour with a visit to
the Taj Mahal at sunset. Agra buildings are some of the first examples of extensive
marble usage in Indian building style.
Day 06: Jaipur :
After a leisurely morning you drive to Jaipur - en route visit Fatehpur Sikri,
a perfectly preserved Mughal city built at the height of the empire's splendor.
You will arrive in Jaipur in the noon and will be at leisure for the rest of
the day.
Day 07: Jaipur :
In the morning, you visit the Amber Fort - one of the most fascinating of Indian
forts. You will reach the fort majestically atop an elephant; once inside the
fort, you visit the Palace of Mirrors, Hall of Public Audience and the beautifully
manicured gardens.
Afternoon you will spend exploring the Jantar Mantar (astrological observatory),
the Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds), the City Palace and the museum.
Day 08: Jodhpur :
Proceed to Jodhpur.
Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with
tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar
state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs
who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive
15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125
Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with
8 gates and innumerable bastions.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 09: Jodhpur :
This morning you explore the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort-Museum, one of the
largest in India, unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur - and a perfect example
of desert variant of Rajput architecture. The tour of the fort will be followed
by a visit to the old town where you walk through the market getting a feel
of the town.
Early in the evening you will be taken on a short safari to immaculately kept
villages of Bishnoi tribals who are known for their belief in the sanctity of
plant and animal life. A variety of deer roaming freely is the attraction of
these villages.
Day 10: Udaipur :
Today, you drive to Udaipur.
En route you will visit Ranakpur - the largest and most beautifully preserved
Jain Temples in India. After visiting Ranakpur you will proceed to see the fort
of Kumbhalgarh. If Ranakpur is beauty and grace, Kumbhalgarh is all about power.
You will arrive in Udaipur late in the afternoon. The rest of the day will be
at leisure.
Day 11: Udaipur :
The day begins with a visit to the City Palace, which is largest in Rajsathan.
You will also see lovely medieval Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-Ki-Bari or the
"Gardens of the Maids of Honour". The tour of Udaipur will end with
a lunch at the beautiful Gallery Restaurant at Fateh Prakash Palace.
The day will end with a relaxing boat ride on Lake Pichola. From the lake you
will get unmatched views of the gardens surrounding the fascinating Lake Palace
Hotel and the two islands in the lake.
Day 12: Aurangabad :
Today, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Bombay where you
will arrive to connect to your flight for Aurangabad (Depending on the flight
timings you will be given a brief tour of the commercial capital of India).
You will arrive Aurangabad late in the evening and check into the hotel to retire
for the day.
Day 13: Aurangabad :
Today you will explore the caves of Ajanta which offer a rich tapestry of images
that speak of palaces, royalty, cultures and tales of everyday life of ancient
India. Long buried in the debris of time, these 30 caves were built to offer
seclusion to the Buddhist monks, who lived, taught and performed rituals.
Day 14: Aurangabad / Bombay :
This morning you will be taken to explore Ellora caves. Carved between fourth
and fifth century, the rock temples and monasteries of Ellora represent the
three major faiths of India - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Like Ajanta, Ellora
caves too are a fine example of cave temples with almost 34 caves with intricate
interiors and ornamental facades.
Later in the evening you will take your flight for Bombay where you spend the
night before starting your tour of South India.
Day 15: Madurai :
Continuing your tour to South India you will fly in the morning to Madurai where
you arrive before noon. All activity in Madurai is centred round Sri Meenakshi
Temple in the heart of the told town. A riotously baroque example of Dravidian
architecture, you visit the temple in the afternoon.
Day 16: Chettinad :
After a leisurely start today you drive to Chettinad which is known for its
artistic houses.
Spend the afternoon exploring the palace and around for its unique architecture.
Overnight will be at Madurai.
Day 17: Tanjore/ Trichy:
This morning you will drive to Tanjore. Also called a city of temples, Tanjore
is dotted with no fewer than 74 temples - the most famous of which is the Brihadeshwara
temple. You visit this fascinating temple and the Thanjavur Palace before continuing
your drive to Trichy.
The town of Trichy is another small place of South India which is littered with
innumerable evidence of the region's excellence in art and architecture.
In the evening you explore the city including spectacular Rock Fort Temple.
Day 18: Madras :
This morning you take a train ride to Madras - your last destination of the
tour. Madras is a fascinating city with its ancient temples and unique culture,
golden sandy beaches and a marvelous tradition of music and dance. You explore
this lovely city in the afternoon, immediately after arriving at the station.
After the short city tour you will check into your hotel which is a beach hotel
outside Madras city.
Day 19: Madras :
Today will be spent in visiting two of the finest examples of ancient South
Indian architecture - Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.
Day 20: Madras :
The day will be spent in leisure. In the evening you will be hosted a farewell
dinner before being escorted to the domestic terminal for flight to Delhi for
return home or international airport for your flight overseas.
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SERVICES INCLUDES:
- Double sharing accommodation.
- Sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Air-conditioned private car transfers.
- English speaking guide for all mentioned tours.
- Meet and assist at the airport on arrival/departure.
- Daily breakfasts.
- Boat ride at Lake Pichola, Udaipur.
- Sand dunes village dinner at Jaisalmer.
- Village visit at Jodhpur (Bishnoi villages).
- Toll taxes, parking & driver allowances.
- Camera charges were applicable.
- Porter charges.
- Mineral water bottles during tour.
- All inland airfares in ‘Y’ class.
- Elephant back ascent at Amer fort, Jaipur and
- All applicable taxes and services charges.
SERVICES DOES NOT INCLUDES:
- International airfares & visa charges
- Personal expenses, laundry, drinks, Phone.
- Tips
- Meals not mentioned.
HOTELS SUGGESTED
| CITY |
DELUXE |
LUXURY |
NIGHTS |
| DELHI |
Nikko |
Imperial |
02 |
| KHAJURAHO |
Clarks |
Taj Chandela |
01 |
| AGRA |
Jaypee |
Amarvilas |
02 |
| JAIPUR |
Jai Mahal Palace |
Raj Vilas |
02 |
| JODHPUR |
Ajit Bhawan |
Taj Hari Mahal |
02 |
| UDAIPUR |
Fateh Prakash palace |
Lake Palace |
02 |
| AURANGABAD |
Taj Residency |
Taj Residency |
02 |
| MUMBAI |
Gordon House |
Taj Mahal |
01 |
| MADURAI |
Taj Garden Retreat |
Taj Garden Retreat |
02 |
| TRICHY |
Sangam |
Sangam |
01 |
| CHENNAI |
The park |
Fisherman’s Cove |
02 |
PRICES:
(For minimum two people traveling together-per person tour price)
With Deluxe hotel: US $ 3749
With Luxury hotel: US $ 4999
Note: For single room add single supplement; solo travelers use solo
price available on request. The private tours can be expanded / shortened &
modified; we can customize according to your preferences and interests. All
prices subject to change. All hotels are subject to availability.
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