Art & Culture Tour to India

Duration: 08 nights / 09 days
Destination: Bangalore - Mysore - Hassan - Nagerhole - Bangalore

Day 1: Arrive Bangalore
Assistance and transfer to hotel

Day 2: Bangalore
FMorning at leisure Afternoon city sightseeing tour Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka is one of the most important metropolis of India. It is a vital centre of science, aeronautics and electronics.

Day 3: Bangalore - Mysore
En-route visit Srirangapatnam Srirangapatnam – 16 km from Mysore on the north, the capital of great warrior Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore who was killed while fighting with British in 1799. His remains lie in a magnificent mausoleum, the Gumbaz. Nearby is the Tipu’s summer Palace, the Dariya Daulat. On arrival, check-in at the hotel.

Day 4: Mysore
Morning city sightseeing tour Mysore, 770 m above sea level, this imperial city was the erstwhile capital of the Wodeyars. The legend takes its name from a famous demon called Mahishasur, a great warrior who ruled as a tyrant until he was killed by the goddess Chamundeshwari. Mysore as we see today is most famous for the imposing Royal Palace with a magnificent Durbar Hall, particularly splendid during the Dussehra Festival when the Maharaja’s jewelery, studded gold throne (weighing 200 kgs) is on display.

Day 5: Mysore - Hassan
En-route visit Sravanbelgola, 51 km southeast of Hassan, this is one of the most important Jain pilgrim centre. Here is the 17 m high monolith of Lord Bahubali – the world’s tallest monolithic statue. Thousands of devotees congregate hee to perform the Mahamastakabisheka – a spectacular ceremony held once in 12 years when the 1000 year old statue is anointed with milk, curds, ghee, saffron and gold coins. The next Mahamastakabhisheka will be held in 2005 AD Arrive Hassan and check-in at the hotel.

Day 6: Hassan
Visit Belur and Halebid temples. Belur, 38 km from Hassan is located on the banks of the river Yagachi. Once the Capital of the Hoysala empire, it is known for The Chennakeshava Temple, one of the finest exmples of Hoysala architecture. It took 103 years to complete and the reason is evident. The façade of the temple is filled with intricate sculptures and friezes with no portion left blank. Elephants, episodes from the epics, sensuous, dancers they are all there – awe inspiring in their intricate workmanship.

Day 7: Hassan - Nagerhole, 185 km
Drive to Nagerhole, the virgin jungle on the banks of the pristine river Kabini. Tucked into the southern fringes of Karnatka’s Nagerhole National Park, it was once the hunting lodge of the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore. Spread over an expanse of 55 acres; with the ambience of lush green environs, serene river banks and undisturbed locales inhabited by the rich flora (Teak, Bamboo, Rosewood etc) and fauna (Tigers, Elephants, Gaur, wild dogs etc).

Day 8: Nagerhole
Jungle activities start early morning and include wildlife safari, Coracle ride, boating, Elephant safari, Sailing, nature walk, film show on wildlife and day ends in the evening with camp fire dinner or a silent meal in the restaurant.

Day 9: Nagerhole - Bangalore
Drive to Bangalore, 220 km and transfer to the airport in time for flight to onward destination.

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Living Culture of Rajasthan

Duration: 11 nights / 12 days
Destination: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Mandawa - Gajner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Delhi

Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival, transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Delhi
Morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi.
This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi
Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra - check in at the hotel
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast, group will drive to Jaipur enroute Fatehpur Sikri.
Upon arrival in Jaipur - check-in at the hotel.
Tour of the Pink City - Surrounded on three sides by the rugged Aravali hills, Jaipur is the picturesque capital of Rajasthan.

Day 5: Jaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast tour of Amber Fort.
Tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City.
After lunch - drive to Pushkar. Upon arrival check in at hotel.

Pushkar - is famous for its colourful annual fair during kartik poornima (full moon) in November each year.
Check into the Swiss Camp captures the luxurious nostalgia of a bygone age of the Maharaja's Safari and Shikar camps, combined with innovative design demonstrating many of the skills and crafts of Marwar.
Afternoon witness the Pushkar fair. Overnight at camp.

Day 6: Pushkar - Mandawa
After breakfast proceed for Mandawa.
Upon arrival check in at Hotel Late afternoon visit the Shekawati region.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Mandawa - Bikaner - Gajner
After breakfast drive to Bikaner
Upon arrival in Bikaner lunch at one of the hotels followed by city tour. City sightseeing tour of Bikaner. After sightseeing drive to Gajner Palace. Upon arrival check in at Gajner Palace.
Overnight at hotel

Day 8: Gajner - Jaisalmer
In the morning enjoy the surrounding of Ganjer Palace.
After breakfast, drive to Jaisalmer
Upon arrival check-in at hotel.
Late in the evening visit the Sam dunes where you will witness sunset while enjoying the camel ride.

Day 9: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
After early breakfast, drive to Jodhpur
Upon arrival check in at hotel.
City tour of Jodhpur - the largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur, Jodhpur stands at the edge of the Thar Desert. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Jodhpur - Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur enroute visit Ranakpur Temples.
Ranakpur temples: A visit to the famous Jain Temple, dating back to the 15th century. There are 200 pillars, none of which are alike, support its 29 halls. The Temple abounds with intricate friezes and sculptures. The tour includes visits to two more Jain temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures. Upon arrival in Udaipur, check-in at hotel.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Udaipur - Delhi
Morning city tour of Udaipur - the romantic Lake City in Southern Rajasthan, famous for the stunning white marble Palace built on an island in the Lake Pichola.
Late afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Pichola at sunset visiting the Jagmandir Island - in the middle of the Romantic Lake Pichola. It commands a magnificent view of the City Palace, Lake Palace and Sajjangarh Fort, on its own island, and it is where Prince Khurram was given refuge in the 17th century.

Day 12: Delhi - Abroad
Depart Delhi

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Pilgrimage and Culture Tour

Duration: 05 nights / 06 days
Destination: Haridwar - Joshimath - Govind Ghat - Gangaria - Sri Hemkund Sahib - Badrinath - Tilwara - Haridwar

Day 1 : Haridwar
Pick up at Haridwar Railway Station. Check in at Hotel Aarti, Haridwar. Visit various temples, Snan (take a holy dip in the Ganges). Evening perform Aarti (prayers) at Har Ki Puri.

Day 2 : Joshimath
Drive to Joshimath. Halt at Hotel Snow Crest, Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd. Tourist Bungalow / Temple Board Atithi Grih.

Day 3 : Joshimath - Govind Ghat
Joshimath to Govind Ghat. Trek to Gangaria. Halt at Gangaria Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd. Tourist Rest House.

Day 4 : Gangaria - Sri Hemkund Sahib
Gangaria to Sri Hemkund Sahib & back.

Day 5 : Badrinath
Drive to Sri Badrinath. Halt at Hotel Patilputra / GMVN TRH / Temple Board Atithi Grih.

Day 6 : Badrinath - Haridwar
Badrinath to Haridwar via Rishikesh.

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Cultural Tour in India

Duration: 18 Nights / 19 Days
Destination: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Udaipur - Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur - Agra - Khajuraho - Delhi - Chennai - Bangalore - Mysore - Mumbai

Day-1: Mumbai
Welcome to the commercial and celluloid capital of India. On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day-2: Aurangabad
Daylong excursion to Ajanta Cave, which dates back to the 2nd century BC. The caves numbering 30 are adorned with Buddhist sculpture and fresco paintings in epic form the religious and secular life through eight centuries. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day-3: Aurangabad
Morning visit Ellora Cave and then city tour of Aurangabad. Transfer to airport and leave by flight to Udaipur. The City of Dawn in Rajasthan, Udaipur set on the edge of three lakes, is a brilliant kaleidoscope of narrow lanes flanked by bright stalls, gardens, lakes, palaces and temples. Arrival at Udaipur and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day-4: Udaipur
Morning enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Afternoon city tour of Udaipur. Overnight at hotel.

Day-5: Udaipur - Jaipur
Excursion to Eklangi and Nagda. Transfer to airport and leave by flight to Jaipur. One of the most favored tourism destinations in India, Jaipur with its palaces and forts beckons travelers from far and away for vacations. Arrival at Jaipur and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day-6: Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur
Leave by surface for Sawai Madhopur. Afternoon visit Ranthombore Wildlife Sanctuary. Overnight at hotel.

Day-7: Sawai Madhopur
Visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Proceed to Agra for overnight stay. Overnight at hotel.

Day-8: Agra
Sightseeing tour of Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal. Afternoon visit Fatehpur Sikri - an imperial city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar on the outskirts of Agra. Overnight at hotel.

Day-9: Agra
Transfer to airport and leave by flight to Khajuraho - the ancient temple town in Madhya Pradesh famous for its temples of love. Arrival at Khajuraho and transfer to hotel. Afternoon tour of Khajuraho. Overnight at hotel.

Day-10: Khajuraho
Morning tour of Khajuraho to see the world famous temples of love. Transfer to airport and leave by flight for Delhi. Arrival at Delhi and transfer to hotel.

Day-11: Delhi - Kolkata
Morning free for independent activities. Later transfer to airport and leave by flight for Kolkata. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day-12: Kolkata
Daylong city tour. Visit to famous Victoria Memorial, Birla Planetarium, Central Museum. Evening roam around the local markets of Esplanade. Overnight at hotel.

Day-13: Kolkata - Chennai
Transfer to airport for flight to Chennai. Daylong visit to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Along with Chennai, Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram forms the famous Golden Triangle of the Coromandel Coast. Overnight at hotel.

Day-14: Chennai - Bangalore
Morning city tour of Chennai. Transfer to airport and leave by flight to Bangalore, the garden city in the state of Karnataka. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel

Day-15: Bangalore
Morning city tour of Bangalore and leave by surface for Hassan. Overnight at Hotel.

Day-16: Bangalore - Mysore
Morning city tour to Belur and Halebid. Belur is famous for the Chennakesava Temple built in the Hoysala style. Started in 1116 AD it took 103 years to complete this temple. Temple at Halebid is dedicated to the Lord Shiva and is equally endowed with carved friezes. Afternoon leave by surface for Mysore city. Overnight at Hotel.

Day-17: Mysore
Morning city tour of Mysore. Evening visit Brindavan Gardens. Overnight at hotel.

Day-18: Mysore - Bangalore - Mumbai
Morning at leisure. Afternoon leave by coach for Bangalore. Arrive and leave by flight for Mumbai. Arrival at Mumbai and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day-19: Mumbai
Early morning transfer to airport and leave for onward destination.