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Temple Tour of India
Duration : 19 Nights & 20 Days
Places to Visit : Delhi - Ajmer - Pushkar - Nathdwara - Udaipur - Ranakpur
- Mount Abu - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Jaipur - Fatehpur - Agra - Mathura
- Hardwar - Rishikesh - Delhi - Amritsar - Delhi - Saranth - Varanasi
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi 
Meet and assist by our representative upon your arrival at the airport. Then
drive to your hotel with your driver and car.
Day 02 : Delhi - Ajmer (By train) 3hrs 40minutes
Early morning transfer to the train station to catch SHATABDI EXPRESS your
correspondence to Ajmer. Breakfast on board the train.
Upon arrival in Ajmer drive to Pushkar. Pushkar happens to be the holiest places
according to the Hindus as it is considered that Lord Brahma (the Creator) and
his wife Saraswati (the godess of learning and music) performed a ritual in
the lake. Here we visit the only Brahma temple of the world before intermingling
with the local colours in the local bazaar. Pushkar is the world famous for
its cattle fair held each year in the month of October/November. Proceed towards
Ajmer. Ajmer is the pious city for the Muslims. Surprisingly both the cities
are at distance of 11km from each other. Visit the Durgah built in fond remembrance
of Khwaja Muin ud Din Chisti where the Muslim pilgrims from all over India throng
during the festival times. Later visit Mughal emperor Akbar's Palace where his
son Jehangir received Sir Thomas Roe to grant him the permission of trade to
East India Company with India, that changed the history of India completely
and slowly and steadily India became colony of the British Empire .
Day 03 :Ajmer - Udaipur (270km)
Today
we cross the arid desert region to reach the oasis town of Udaipur. En route
visit the temple complex of Eklingji and Nagda. After lunch see the Sahelion
ki bari and get set for a sunset cruise on the lake Pichchola.
The temple at Eklingji is a temple that belongs to the Maharana of Mewar (royal
family) and he is often there to pray. The temple complex of Nagda is a group
of temples of which only two remain intact and those are that of Saas and Bahu.
These two temples are that of Shiva and of Vishnu both from the 7 th century.
Day 04 : Udaipur
Visit the City Palace the richest palace museum in the entire Rajasthan. See
the Peacock Square and the miniature painting school inside the palace premises.
Udaipur has the prestige of housing the best miniature schools in the country
under the royal patronage of the king of Udaipur . Post lunch session visit
the Jagdish temple in the old city dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Day 05 : Udaipur - Mount Abu (250km)
This morning we drive through the rich and fertile villages of Rajasthan to
reach Ranakpur a big pilgrimage centre for the Jains. After visiting the temple
of Adinath which has 1444 pillars and 29 bastions we continue towards the lone
hill station in Rajasthan at a height of 1200mt where we take you for a tour
of the temples for a few hours.
Mount Abu is a true pilgrimage centre for the Jains as here we see the Delwara
Jain temple complex with temples dating back to the 11 th century. Later see
the Nakki Lake and then view the Sun going down the horizon from the sunset
point. Overnight in hotel.
Day 06 : Mount Abu - Jodhpur
Today we reach Jodhpur the blue city by early afternoon.
Post lunch session introduces you to the fabulous spice market of Jodhpur the
2nd largest city in Rajasthan. Walk along the market to feel the odours of the
spices filling the air around you Then go to Mandore gardens the then capital
of Marwar to view some of the fabulous cenotaphs and the hall of local heroes
of the wars. Drive back to Jodhpur and see the Umaid Bhawan Palace, the present
residence of the king of Jodhpur . Retire to your hotel and relax. Dinner and
overnight in hotel
Day 07 : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
After breakfast we visit the Mehrangarh fort museum the stronghold of the Rathore
princes from 1453AD. We see the superb collection of paintings and arms and
ammunitions. The view of the city from the rampart walls is breath taking.
After lunch commence your journey across the Thar Desert to reach Pokaran. Visit
the 15th century fortress where the 3rd Mughal emperor, Akbar the Great, was
born in 1543. The bazaar in the middle of this village is very colourful and
full of local flavours. After lunch continue towards Jaisalmer and arrive by
evening to witness the sunset over the desert with the most imposing edifice
of the town behind you. Night in hotel.
Day 08 : Jaisalmer 
Morning an exclusive visit of the Jain temples inside the Sonar Kila.. The Jains
are a community that respects life and are pure vegetarians by religion. Visit
the citadel's palace that houses a museum with a huge collection of robes and
artifacts from the royal family of Jaisalmer. Visit the Patwaon ki haveli with
intricately designed latticed windows used by the ladies to view the external
world. Also see the Gadisar Lake .
Later, we go to Sam or Khuri village. Here we have loads of excitement in store
for you. Upon arrival in the village you will be taken to the nearby sunset
point on the dunes to see the sunset by camel carts. After sunset we return
to the village where your dinner is arranged in the ethnic mud huts. In the
evening listen to the haunting tunes of the desert by the local artists and
musicians. A lifetime experience. After dinner return to the city.
Day 09 : Jaisalmer - Bikaner
Leave the golden city and reach Bikaner to see the Junagarh Fort, a royal museum
that encompasses history of Bikaner from its days of construction that dates
back to the 16th century. Later visit the camel-breeding farm, a unique experience.
Evening time visit the Laxmi mandir and the Durga temple to witness the evening
aarti (ceremony). Overnight in hotel.
Day 10 : Bikaner - Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur in the morning crossing the desert dunes on the way. En
route stop at Samode to have look at a real palace of the maharajah. Visit the
local artisans and craftsmen in the village bazaar. Later continue towards Jaipur
a short distance away.
Day 11 : Jaipur
Visit the Amber fort in the morning; included is an elephant ride at the Amber
fort. See the marvelous Shish mahal built in the 17th century in a fusion style
of Hindu and Islamic art. Also see the hall of public audiences and Maharaja
Man Singh 's Palace who had twelve queens.
After lunch set off to see the Pink city visiting the observatory Jantar Mantar
built in 1727 by Sawai Maharaja Jai Singh II who was a mathematician, an astronomer
an astrologer and a great musician of his era. He built five observatories throughout
India Jaipur, Ujjain , Varanasi, Mathura and Delhi but only the one at Jaipur
is functional.
Then visit the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur with a fabulous collection
of robes and saris in cotton and silk with gold-lattice work. The City Palace
houses a collection of paintings also in the painting gallery and of course
a collection of arms and ammunitions in the ammunition gallery.
Day 12 : Jaipur - Agra
Leave
the Pink city after breakfast and reach Fatehpur Sikri by early afternoon. Visit
this abandoned city built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the second half of
the 16th century. Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar after his Hindu wife bore
him the long awaited son who was born after the renowned sufi saint Salim Chisti
blessed Jodhabai Akbar's hindu wife with a son. Also visit Jodhabai's palace
the biggest palace in Fatehpur Sikri even bigger than the emperor's palace himself
as this was the queen who bore him his heir to the throne.
Continue towards Agra and reach Agra by early evening. Relax at your hotel or
go to the local bazaar to see the lifestyle of the people. Night in hotel.
Day 13 : Agra
Taj Mahal is awaiting your arrival today morning. A must see with the rising
sun as the Taj Mahal is bathed in the golden rays of the morning sun. Built
by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial that houses the tomb of his
beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal . This monument took 22 years to be completed and
was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning
design, balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for
its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work
ever seen anywhere in the world.
Then see the Agra Fort built by Akbar where Aurangzeb imprisoned Shahjahan.
After lunch visit Itmad ud Daulah. it is the first mughal building built out
completely of marble. In many contexts it is referred to being the predecessor
of the Taj Mahal. Then visit Sikandara the tomb of the great emperor Akbar.
Day 14 : Agra - Brindavan - Mathura - Agra 
Today we have an excursion a short distance away to Mathura and Brindavan both
the cities pious due to Lord Krishna. Mathura happens to be Lord Krishna's birth
place and Brindavan where the Lord spent his childhood chasing village demoiselles
and breaking there milk pots.
In Mathura you will visit the temple Krishna Janambhoomi and the mosque built
by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb along the walls of the temple. Also visit the
government museum here in Mathura.
Then we go to Brindavan to witness the evening chants in the ISCON temple and
then return to Agra.
Day 15 : Agra - Varanasi (By flight)
In time transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Varanasi. The eternal
sacred city for the pious Hindus. Upon arrival in Varanasi visit Sarnath the
sacred city for the Buddhist all over the world. It was here that Lord Buddha
preached his first sermon to his first five disciples. Also worth visiting is
the museum with artifacts dating back to 3rd century BC. Visit the nearby ruins
of the ancient seat of learning in Sarnath.
Day 16 : Varanasi - Hardwar (By overnight train)
Early
in the morning (0500hrs) we take you to banks of the river Ganges where we board
a boat to see the morning ablutions of the Hindus from the security of our boat.
The boat ride starts from Dasashwamedh Ghat and ends at Manikarnika Ghat along
the sacred Ganges. See the Kashi Vishwanath temple and the Gyanvyapi kund and
the mosque attached to it. Also visit the Benares Hindu University the largest
residential university in India with more than 3000 residential students. Here
there is a big Vishwanath temple to be visited.
Return to your hotel for breakfast and rest of the day is free.
In time transfer to the train station to catch your train to Hardwar.
Day 17 : Hardwar - Rishikesh
Upon arrival in the morning visit this temple town of the Hindus. See Har
ki Pauri where the Mahakumbh takes place every twelve years along the banks
of the river Ganga. Visit the temples in the vicinity all along the Ganga.
Continue towards Rishikesh and see the Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Also visit
the ashram on the Ganges.
Later check in to your hotel.
Day 18 :Rishikesh - Delhi
In the morning leave Rishikesh and reach Delhi in time for lunch. After lunch
city tour of this imperial British capital of the 20th century. Visit the Qutub
Minar the tallest free standing minaret in stone in the world; then onto Humayun's
tomb, the first Mughal construction in India from 1565 AD. Also see the Rashtrapati
Bhawan, the India Gate built in the earlier half of the 20 th century. Drive
through the old city past the Red Fort and visit the Jama Masjid - the biggest
of its kind in India . Here take a rickshaw through the winding streets of the
old city to see the life of the people in this part of the world. A perfect
introduction of your tour. The rickshaw puller pulls you through the imperial
avenue the Chandni Chowk where you will find each and every small business under
the sky. Finally, reach Rajghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, where your
chauffeur is waiting for you to take you to your next stop the Birla Mandir,
a Hindu temple in activity.
Day 19 : Delhi - Amritsar 
Early morning transfer to the train station to catch your train connection to
Amritsar. Upon arrival check in to your hotel and freshen up before going to
visit the Golden Temple a big pilgrimage center for the Sikhs. Also see the
Jalianwallah Bagh which has been immortalised in the minds of every Indian due
to the fact that the British General Dyer had slaughtered innocent and unarmed
men and women brutally here in 1939.
Rest of the day is free.
Day 20 : Amritsar - Delhi (By train) 4hrs
In the day board your train back to Delhi. In the evening Light and Sound show
has been arranged for you at the Purana Kila (old fort). A farewell dinner is
followed by transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
TOUR ENDS
The tour will include:
• Daily breakfasts
• All sight seeing and tours mentioned in the itinerary
• Elephant ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur
• Overnight stay in the hotels mentioned
• One night’s dinner in mud huts in the dunes
• Air conditioned car with English speaking chauffeur
• All applicable taxes
• Rickshaw ride in the old city of Delhi
• Sunset cruise on Lake Pichhola in Udaipur
• Early morning boat rides on river Ganges in Varanasi
• Airfare for sectors mentioned: Agra – Varanasi
• Train fare for the sectors:
Delhi – Ajmer SHATABDI EXPRESS
Varanasi – Hardwar DOON EXPRESS
Delhi – Amritsar – Delhi SWARN SHATABDI
• Camel rides on the dunes in the desert.
• Farewell dinner on the last day in Delhi before departure to international
airport.
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