TAJ MAHAL (AGRA) & VARANASI TOUR (With HOLI FESTIVAL)
Destination Included: Delhi – Agra – Varanasi – Delhi
Duration: 06 Nights / 07 Days
DAY 01: ARRIVAL DELHI
Upon arrival at Airport you are greeted by our representative and will transfer to your booked hotel.
Later on head to Old Delhi for the magnificent Jama Masjid , India’s largest mosque; then a unique glance at local life by an exploration to the bustling local bazaar of Chandni Chowk on rickshaw. Drive past by Red Fort before drive to New Delhi for the tallest stone tower in India, 800-year-old Qutub Minar surrounded by ancient Hindu and Muslim complex. Continue to Raj Ghat – the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi. Drive along the city landmark of India Gate, President’s House, and Parliament House & Government Secretariat Buildings. Finish today with an insight into the local religion at a colorful Hindu temple- Laxmi Narayan Temple. Night Stopover.
OPTION 1: Holi Celebration in Hotel or with Groups in Open Area (Applicable during Holi Festival time)
DAY 02 : DELHI – AGRA (By Road drive)
Breakfast then head east to Agra, en-route a brief exploration to the former royal city of Fatehpur Sikri (about 1.5 hrs), one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendor at its height, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Have lunch after that and proceed to Agra. Check-in hotel on arrival and rest of the day is at leisure. Night Stopover.
OPTION 2: Holi Celebration in Hotel or with Groups in Open Area (Applicable during Holi Festival time)
DAY 03 : AGRA -VARANASI (By Train / Flight)
Today you start visit to Taj Mahal (closed on Friday) which frees you from the crowds and heat in daytime from an early morning; this white-marble world wonder was built by a great emperor in memory of his beloved. Later visit the palatial Royal Pavilions at the red sandstone Agra Fort for a glimpse of the royal Mughal lifestyle. In the evening transfer to railway station to board train to Varanasi. Night onboard the Train.
*** Train operations are day specific.
DAY 04: ARRIVE IN VARANASI (AM Arrival)
On arrival at Varanasi Station, our person will pick you up and then will transfer to Hotel(Standard Hotel Check-In time is 1200 Noon).
In the evening, you will witness the thousand-year-old Aarti Ceremony during which worshippers pray near the water by the light of candles and lanterns. Night Stopover.
OPTION 3: Holi Celebration in Hotel or with Groups in Open Area (Applicable during Holi Festival time)
DAY 05 : VARANASI CITY TOUR + SARNATH
Your guide will meet you at the hotel before sunrise, so you can witness the amazing spectacle which takes place on Varanasi’s water front at the start of every day. The principal attraction of Varanasi is the long string of bathing ghats, which line the west bank of the River Ganges. Ghats are the steps which lead down to the river from which pilgrims make their sin-cleansing dip in the holy river and on which bodies are cremated. A boat ride on the Ganges at dawn, when it is full of pilgrims, is an amazing experience, and your guide can explain to you the various rituals taking place. Leave the boat after passing the most important Ghats then continue to have a brief city tour to Banaras Hindu University, Golden Temple and Bharat Mata Temple which is dedicated to Mother India. Afternoon continue your adventure to Sarnath (The Deer Park) where the Buddha preached his first sermon and Sarnath Museum. Night Stopover.
DAY 06: VARANASI – DELHI (By Flight/Train)
Enjoy a free day before heading to the Railway station/Airport to board Delhi bound Train.
OPTION 4: Holi Celebration in Hotel or with Groups in Open Area (Applicable during Holi Festival time)
DAY 07: DELHI CITY TOUR + DEPARTURE TRANSFER
On arrival our company Assistance will meet you and transfer to international airport to board onwards flight or to your Home city to another other destination.
End of Tour
TOUR EXTENSION OPTION 01 : Tour of Jaipur, Agra & Udaipur
TOUR EXTENSION OPTION 02 : Tour of Bhakt Mira Bai Life Journeys
AYODHYA & VARANASI TOUR (Sri Ram Birth place with Kashi Tour )
Destination Included: Delhi – Ayodhya – Varanasi – Delhi
Duration: 05 Nights / 06 Days
DAY 01: ARRIVAL DELHI
Upon arrival at Airport you are greeted by our representative and will transfer to your booked hotel.
Later on head to Old Delhi for the magnificent Jama Masjid , India’s largest mosque; then a unique glance at local life by an exploration to the bustling local bazaar of Chandni Chowk on rickshaw. Drive past by Red Fort before drive to New Delhi for the tallest stone tower in India, 800-year-old Qutub Minar surrounded by ancient Hindu and Muslim complex. Continue to Raj Ghat – the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi. Drive along the city landmark of India Gate, President’s House, and Parliament House & Government Secretariat Buildings. Finish today with an insight into the local religion at a colorful Hindu temple- Laxmi Narayan Temple. Night Stopover.
DAY 02 : DELHI – AYODHYA (By Day Train/Flight)
Breakfast then depart for Delhi Airport/Railways Station to board Ayodhya bound Train/flight. On arrival, transfer to your pre-booked Hotel. Evening visit Sri Ram Janambhoomi Temple. Later on sit at Saryu River Bank. Night Stopover.
DAY 03 : AYODHYA & nearby Places Tour
After Breakfast, start Ayodhya City Tour. Tour includes –
Hanumangarhi :-
Constructed in the shape of a fort and accessed by a flight of seventy – six steps, the 10th century ancient temple nestles in the centre of the pilgrim town. It has circular fortifications in each corner and is believed to be the spot where Lord Hanuman resided in a cave and protected the town. The temple has a golden idol of Lord Hanuman; it is counted amongst the most.
Ramkot :-
Situated on a high ground and replete with temples and shrines, it is one of the major attractions in Ayodhya.
Sri Nageshwarnath Temple :-
The presiding deity of Ayodhya is Lord Nageshwarnathji. It is believed that Lord Ram’s son, Kush, built the beautiful temple dedicated to him. The shivalinga ensconced here is said to be quite ancient.
As per folklore, Kush was taking a bath in the Saryu River when his armlet fell in the water. After sometime, a nag kanya (snake woman) appeared and returned it to him. They fell in love with each other and Kush got the temple structured for her.
Being one of the most important and venerated temples in Ayodhya, it attracts large crowds of devotees from all over during the festival of Mahashivaratri. The present edifice of the temple was constructed in 1750 AD.
Tulsi Smarak Bhawan and many more places.
*** Train operations are day specific.
DAY 04: AYODHYA – VARANASI (230 Kms / 4-5 Hours)
After Breakfast, Check-Out from Hotel and drive to Varanasi. On arrival at Varanasi Station, our person will pick you up and then will transfer to Hotel(Standard Hotel Check-In time is 1200 Noon).
In the evening, you will witness the thousand-year-old Aarti Ceremony during which worshippers pray near the water by the light of candles and lanterns. Night Stopover.
DAY 05 : VARANASI CITY TOUR + SARNATH
Your guide will meet you at the hotel before sunrise, so you can witness the amazing spectacle which takes place on Varanasi’s water front at the start of every day. The principal attraction of Varanasi is the long string of bathing ghats, which line the west bank of the River Ganges. Ghats are the steps which lead down to the river from which pilgrims make their sin-cleansing dip in the holy river and on which bodies are cremated. A boat ride on the Ganges at dawn, when it is full of pilgrims, is an amazing experience, and your guide can explain to you the various rituals taking place. Leave the boat after passing the most important Ghats then continue to have a brief city tour to Banaras Hindu University, Golden Temple and Bharat Mata Temple which is dedicated to Mother India. Afternoon continue your adventure to Sarnath (The Deer Park) where the Buddha preached his first sermon and Sarnath Museum. Night Stopover.
DAY 06: VARANASI – DELHI (By Flight/Train)
Enjoy a free day before heading to the Railway station/Airport to board Delhi bound Train.
