Golden Triangle Tour with Khajuraho & Varanasi

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HIGHLIGHTS
India's Golden Triangle is a tourist circuit which includes: Delhi, Agra (including the Taj Mahal), and Jaipur. These trips usually last 7 or 8 days and do the trip as a circuit starting and ending in Delhi. The Golden Triangle is now a well travelled route, hosting many of India's great cultural gems, and providing a good spectrum of the country's different landscapes.

The Golden Triangle is so called because of the triangular shape formed by the locations of New Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan on a map, but is occasionally expanded to include the wider geographical area of North India, most frequented by tourists. Most tourists fly from Delhi, travel southwards to the site of the famous Taj Mahal at Agra, then west, to the desert landscapes of Rajasthan, including the city of Jaipur. These three cities are extremely popular as tourist destinations among the foreign tourists visiting India as well as among the natives.

Khajuraho - is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures.
Between 950 and 1150, the Chandela monarchs built these temples when the Tantric tradition may have been accepted. In the days before the Mughal conquests, when boys lived in hermitages, following brahmacharya until they became men, they could learn about the world and prepare themselves to become householders through examining these sculptures and the worldly desires they depicted.

The name Khajuraho, ancient "Kharjuravahaka", is derived from the Sanskrit words kharjura = date palm and vahaka = "one who carries". Locals living in the Khajuraho village always knew about and kept up the temples as best as they could. They were pointed out to the English in the late 19th century when the jungles had taken a toll on the monuments. In the 19th century, British engineer T.S. Burt arrived in the area, followed by General Alexander Cunningham. Cunningham put Khajuraho on the world map when he explored the site on behalf of the Archaeological Survey of India and described what he found in glowing terms. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is considered to be one of the "seven wonders" of India.
Varanasi - the name of best spiritual destination of the world , where you can do things from your soul, and feel the god , joy of life - understand the meaning of life……
Varanasi - India’s 'most spiritual' city, emanates enough magic and intrigue to delight even the most well - trodden traveler. So take a trip to this unique destination on the banks of the holy Gangaes river and immerse yourself in its atmosphere.
Varanasi is the oldest city of the world. Varanasi is more than 3000 years old and is famous as the city of temples. In Varanasi, there are temples at every few paces. Looking at the number of temples in Varanasi, it is hard to believe that a large number of them were demolished during the medieval times. Jyotirlinga Visvanatha Temple or Golden Temple, rebuilt in 1776, is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The holy city of India, is also known by the name of Kashi and Benaras. Kashi, the city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries, is known for its fine - quality silks, ‘paan’ and Benares Hindu University and Avimukta of the ancient days, Varanasi is the most popular pilgrimage point for the Hindus. One of the seven holiest cities, Varanasi city is also one the Shakti Peethas and one of the twelve Jyotir Linga sites in India. In Hinduism it is believed that those who die and are cremated here get an instant gateway to liberation from the cycle of births and re - births.
Considered as the abode of Lord Shiva, Varanasi is situated on the banks of River Ganges, which is believed to have the power of washing away all of one’s sins. As pundits here will tell you, whatever is sacrificed and chanted here or given in charity reaps its fruits thousand times more than those good deeds performed at other places because of the power of that place. It is believed that three nights of fasting in Varanasi city can reap you rewards of many thousands of lifetimes of asceticism!ll of Wisdom) is believed to have been dug by Lord Shiva himself. It is believed that the majestic Alamgir mosque has replaced one of the most ancient shrines known as the temple of Bindu Madhava. The thirty - three hundred million shrines fill one with awe and wonder with sheer numbers.
The Ganga Ghats (river front) are the most popular pilgrimage spot of Varanasi and are centers of music and learning. There is a great tradition of Yatras in the holy city of Kashi and the most sacred path is that of Panchkoshi Parikrama, the fifty - mile path with a radius of five miles that cover 108 shrines along the way, with Panchakoshi Temple as its main shrine. Other popular pilgrimage route is Nagara Pradakshina, which covers seventy - two shrines along the way. Since time immemorial Varanasi is a great center of learning. The holy city has been a symbol of spiritualism, philosophy and mysticism for thousands of years and has produced great saints and personalities like Guatama Buddha, Mahavira, Kabir, Tulsi Das, Shankaracharaya, Ramanuja and Patanjali.
Things to do : Early Morning - Boat ride - a magical dawn boat ride on the Ganges will give you an unparalleled view of the ghats and temples - and you might even spot a river dolphin. Watch the morning bathing rituals, and witness cremations taking place at Manikarnika Ghat (but don’t take photos out of respect for the dead).
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple - Also known as the Golden Temple, it is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the presiding deity of the city. Varanasi is said to be the point at which the first jyotirlinga, the fiery pillar of light by which Shiva manifested his supremacy over other gods, broke through the earth’s crust and flared towards the heavens. More than the Ghats and even the Ganga, the Shivalinga installed in the temple remains the devotional focus of Varanasi. Entry restricted for foreigners.
Spiritual life in Varanasi - revolves around the ghats, the long string of bathing steps leading down to the water on the western bank of the Ganges. Most are used for bathing but there are also several 'burning ghats' where bodies are cremated in public - the main burning ghat is Manikarnika and you'll often see funeral processions threading their way through the backstreets to this Ghat.

CITY TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Delhi - Rajghat, drive pass Rad Fort, Humayun Tomb UNESCO declares World Heritage site , Qutub MinarUNESCO declares World Heritage site & India Gate -
Jaipur - Amer Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Observatory, The Jantar Mantar - UNESCO declares World Heritage site Jal Mahal -
Sikri - Fatehpur Sikri - UNESCO declares World Heritage site -
Agra - Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, UNESCO declares World Heritage site -
Orchha - Raj Mahal, Jahangir Mahal , Phoolbagh. -
Khajuraho - 1000yrs. Old Western & Eastern group of Temples - UNESCO declares World Heritage site -
Varanasi - Holy City - best spiritual destination of the world. And more than 3000 years old city.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive New Delhi

  Arrive Delhi - India’s capital and major gateway to the country, contemporary is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its folds both the ancient and the modern. The division between New Delhi and Old Delhi is the division between the capitals of the British and the Mughals respectively. The walled city (Old Delhi) is all traditional and culture where one shall be able to glimpse a past lifestyle. New Delhi on the contrary is a city trying to live up to the 21st century standards.
  At Airport Meeting & Assistance with representative - The Journey India Pvt. Ltd at the Airport Installation boutique Hotel.
  Please note, at hotels check-in and check-out time is 1200 noon.

• Day 2 : Delhi – Sightseeing

  Morning city sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi, visiting Qutab Minar, India Gate (War Memorial), Humayun's Tomb, Lakshmi Narayan Temple-modern Hindu Temple, drive past President's House, Parliament House and Secretariat Buildings. Also visit Raj Ghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi. Overnight at Hotel.

  • Hotspots : Qutab Minar, India Gate

• Day 3 : Delhi – Jaipur (drive about 06hrs./265kms. )

  Morning after early breakfast drive to Jaipur, takes about 6hrs. arrive Jaiipur, transfer to Hotel
  Later city sightseeing tour visiting Maharaja’s City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of winds through the rose - pink residential and business areas of Jaipur. Evening free for independent activities. Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.

  • Hotspots : Hawa Mahal, City Palace

• Day 4 : Jaipur

  Morning at 0700hrs. visit to Amber Fort, the ancient Capital of the state until 1728. Enjoy the Elephant ride up to the hill on which the Fort is situated. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory, Jaimahal (Look at the beautiful mirror work and intricate inlay work) and the Temple of Goddess Kali.
  After Amber fort , visit The Jaigarh fort is the most spectacular of the three-hilltop forts that overlook Jaipur. In Mughal times, the Jaipur region was a major weapon-producing centre for the Mughal and Rajput rulers, several of the weapons being on display in the fort's museum. It is one of the few military structures of medieval India preserved almost intact, containing palaces, a granary, a well-planned cannon foundry, several temples, a tall tower and giant mounted cannon-the Jai Ban (Jaivan) which is the largest cannon on wheels in the world. Jaigarh Fort is also known as the fort of victory. The display includes a collection of canons, many of which are exquisitely decorated and were used in the Mughal campaigns led by the Rajput King, Raja Man Singh.
  Jaipur's three forts, Jaigarh is perhaps the most imposing. It does not have those delicate structures or palaces like that of Amber but if you want a quick look at a hard-core fortress, this is it. Jaigarh means `Victory Fort' and was built between the 15th and the 18th century AD, and stands 15 km from Jaipur, amidst rock-strewn, thorn-scrub covered hills, its forbidding stone ramparts being visible from the Jaipur town. A steep road goes up to the main gate, the Dungar Darwaza, from where the view is are inspiring.
  Later back to city visit /shopping at Johribazaar - was the main shopping Mall of the town and is still retains its primacy. It comprises more than four hundred stores and shops which offer a very reach variety of merchandise, from low-priced handcrafted items to gems and jewels worth millions. Overnight at Hotel.

  • Hotspots : Jaigarh Fort, Amber Fort

• Day 5 : Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikari- Agra (drive about 06hrs./245kms.)

  Morning after breakfast drive to Agra. En-route visit the deserted city of Mughal emperor – Fatehpur Sikri(40 KMS from Agra) built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned it just after 15 years due to the scarcity of water. Visit the graceful buildings – The punch Mahal, Anup Talab,Diwan-e- Khas, Tomb of the holy saint Salim Chisti,Buland Darwaza and other important palaces where one experiences not only the Architectural brilliance but also its perfect fusion. After Fatehpur Sikri drive straight to your hotel in Agra. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

  • Hotspots : Buland Darwaza, Fatehpur Sikri

• Day 6 : Agra.

  Early morning visit the world famous Mausoleum – The Taj Mahal, an unique epitome of Love built by Moghul Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. A Sahajahan”s drop of tear on the cheek of Time that has now crystallized.
  After breakfast visit Agra Fort built by Akbar and later extended by Jahangir and Shah Jahan. Later visit to Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj). Evening free to stroll local bazaar, overnight at Hotel.

  • Hotspots : Taj Mahal, Agra Fort

• Day 7 : Agra – Jhansi train – Orchha -Khajuraho drive. (drive about 04hrs./175kms.)

  Morning after breakfast, transfer to railway station for Shatabdi express train to Jhansi, leaves at 0800hrs. Arrive Jhansi by 1015hrs. and drive to Khajuraho, En-route visit Orchha is a small village which has the left impression of the lost empire. It is situated on the bank of Betwa River. The Rajput Chieftain Rudra Pratap Founded Orchha during 16th Century. It was the capital of the powerful Rajput Kingdom since 1531 to 1783. later several other rulers added numerous structures here thus enhancing the beauty of previous ones.
  We take you for a half day city tour of Orchha. Well now it is almost ruin but by seeing it one can imagine the previous grandeur of the structure. In the reign of Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo numerous palaces and temples were built in the fort. One of the eye catching monuments inside the fort is the Jehangir Mahal, it is built in a manner of tiers and is crowned with exquisite Chhatris on the top. The entire view from the top is stupendous. This palace shows the royal living of the king. Later continues drive to Khajuraho, arrive Khajuraho installation for overnight at Hotel .

  • Hotspots : Khajuraho

• Day 8 : Khajuraho - Varanasi by overnight Train by overnight Train.

  Morning  after breakfast visit  Western group of  temples,   magnificent  temples  built  some  1000 years  ago,  depicting  erotic  themes   on  their  elegantly  sculpted  walls.  The  temples  are  in  several  clusters  and  you  will  have  the  chance  to visit  some  of  the  most  prominent  and  beautiful, including  the  Lakshamana, Kandariya  Mahadeva,  Devi  Jagdamba  and  the  Lakshmi  and  Varah  Temples.   Also visit Eastern group of temples, including Brahma Temple and Adinath temple, etc.
  Later by late evening transfer to Railway station for Train to Varanasi, overnight at Train.

  • Hotspots : Brahma Temple

• Day 9 : Arrive Varanasi

  Arrive Varanasi Railway station pick-up & transfer to Hotel, after fresh-up mind & body visit Benaras Hindu University and Temples. Evening visit the Aarti ceremony on the Ghats of Holy River Ganges. Overnight at Hotel.

• Day 10 : Varanasi

  Early morning boat ride along the River Ganges and see the famous bathing ‘ghats’, the stone steps which lead down to the river where you can watch the gathered faithful, ritually cleansing themselves. We will return to hotel for wash and breakfast, after breakfast visit to Sarnath, where it is said Lord Buddha preached his first sermon, setting in motion the Wheel of Law.
  later free to stroll spend time at Ghat – Bank of River, overnight at Hotel.

• Day 11 : Varanasi – Delhi – Home Country.

  Morning after breakfast / according to flight departure timing departure transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi board connected flight from International airport for connecting flight back to your home country,
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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

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• New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia

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