JOURNEY TO THE HOLY GANGES - North India 13 Days
JOURNEY TO THE HOLY GANGES North India
North India → Bhutan Explorer
Follow the journey into the heart of India with this trip Orchha and Kajuraho, Agra and Jaipur. a true discovery of North India at its best, completed by the legendary Varanasi, a city linked to God like no other in India. Unforgettable Journey.
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01
ARRIVAL - DELHI
Arrival in India and welcome from our team. Overnight at hotel.
02
DELHI
Morning visit to India Gate and Presidential Palace. We will approach the home – Gandhi Museum to more about the history of the country. In the afternoon we go into the alleys of Old Delhi bazaars thematic and its timeless atmosphere reminiscent of the seventeenth century the city. In the area, there is possibility to visit the Jama Masjid and Red Fort Emblematic monuments of the Indian capital. At night, if there are still energies can enjoy a drink in Hauz Khas Village, One of the enclaves of designers, artists and bohemians of the Indian capital. Overnight at hotel.
03
DELHI- MANDAWA
Morning departure to the semi-desert area of Shekhawati. Dedicate the full day performing a circuit region, famous for its painted havelis and forts. Shekhawati was a crucial trade point of caravans, so the merchants mansions were built and richly decorated havelis. Visit Rani Sati Temple Jhunjhunu, the largest dedicated to ritual suicide of the wife on the funeral pyre of her husband. Continue with beautiful havelis of Nawalgarh and / or Mandawa according to availability of time. to the get into this region also will contact the essence of rural India. Overnight at hotel.
04
MANDAWA- PUSHKAR
The road that separates Jhunjhunu Pushkar takes us through the desert culture. Pushkar camel remains a major center. The holy city of Pushkar is home to one of the few temples dedicated to the creator god Brahma. Make a pooja or offering in the waters of the lake brings good luck visitors. We can continue walking through the alleys where sadhus and pilgrims abound as well as enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of Sardar Bazaar. At the end of the day, a sunset behind the ghats give us an unforgettable view of the lake. Overnight at hotel.
05
PUSHKAR-JAIPUR
For those who have been wanting to stroll, have free time in the morning, before leaving the state capital Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur at lunchtime. We can spend the afternoon strolling through the bazaars and make contact with the vibrant capital of Rajasthan. Among the options we spawn this city is to visit a genuine Bollywood. The Raj Mandir room is considered more capable of India and atmosphere of theaters of yesteryear are still breathing. For those who do not like Indian cinema, For dinners to approach folk music and dances of this region to luxurious bars. Overnight at hotel.
06
JAIPUR
Day to visit the Pink City, the capital of Rajasthan. Pink walls of the old city harbor monuments such as the Jantar Mantar, the largest astronomical observatory in the world, and the delicate Palace of Winds, where the women of the court observed chores bazaar. Also visit Amber Fort which you can climb on the back of an elephant, jeep or on foot. The former capital of the kingdom of Jaipur with its intricate work marble inlays and frescoes perfectly recreates the lifestyle of Rajasthani monarchies. Back to Jaipur we can walk around town, getting lost in the bazaars, experience the atmosphere of the quaint town full of women with large silver anklets, lean men in colorful turbans, camel carts and dazzling goods. Overnight at hotel.
07
JAIPUR-ABANERI-AGRA
Departure from Jaipur to Agra. Halfway stop in the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri complex Akbar built palaces as new capital for the Mughal Empire. A few years after the transfer of the court, was abandoned due to problems with the water supply. Its ruins, in perfect condition, are as an architectural skeleton of the most brilliant period of Muslim India. Lunch on arrival at Agra route, where we visit the afternoon we visit the Taj Mahal, crowning work of Mughal architecture, Built between 1631 and 1648 by Emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his beloved wife. Night at the hotel. * Recommendation: watch the sunset from the gardens of the Taj Mahal and hopefully be able to contemplate as the white marble Taj is changing in tone with the sun and the arrival of darkness.
08
AGRA -GWALIOR-ORCHA
In the morning, visit Agra Fort, with its impressive marble pavilions and red walls. It will be another chance to marvel in front of the Taj Mahal which stands in the distance on the banks of Yamuna. Then, we will go to Gwalior city with an imposing fort where we stop to eat. Continue to Orchha. This small town was the capital of the Bundela dynasty since the thirteenth century and heritage that focuses on the banks of River surprise to any traveler. Tombs, temples and palaces rise almost intact, while the locals continue their daily tasks. A perfect retreat from the travel and mix with the daily life of rural India enclave. Overnight at hotel. * Worth the sunset against the chattris on the banks of river Betwa.
09
ORCHA - KHAJURAHO
We get up to visit the Fortress Palace which is situated on an island in the Betwa river. Although degradation, Jahangir Mahal and Rajmandir show the greatness of this dynasty. You can also visit the impressive temples built by the kings. After the visit, we will go to Khajuraho, the enclave where some of the most beautifully decorated temples of North India. Overnight at hotel.
10
KHAJURAHO - VARANASI (Flight)
Heritage, these ancient temples stand in what today is a small village. Sets temples with reliefs of high quality are famous for their erotic scenes inspired by the Kama Sutra. However, Khajuraho is much more and Hindu architecture shows that disappeared in the north after centuries of Muslim rule. By mid afternoon we will take a plane to Varanasi, the spiritual center par excellence of northern India and where we can witness and participate in the rituals of the goddess Ganga, from whom the sacred river takes its name. Overnight at hotel. * The aarti on the banks of the Ganges is an essential ritual in Varanasi is represented with great devotion and pomp. Dasaswameth Ghat is the best place to witness, although many ghats of the city have their own ceremony and can be more intimate than the main ghat.
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VARANASI - DELHI (Train)
We get up early to enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges at sunrise. Pilgrims and local, are close to the river to perform their ablutions or personal hygiene. Launderers hit the clothes, while people of all ages is dipped in holy water. In several places, the cremation ghats are bustling with activity. From the river, life seems a movie in which participate after breakfast. The alleys of the old city are full of temples and altars, but when you actually experience Varanasi is on the banks of the Ganges. If time permits, we will approach the town of Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon. Place a few 14 kilometers Varanasi is a center of Buddhist pilgrimage. In the afternoon, take the train to dive into another must travel experience to India: its trains. Night train.
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DELHI - DAY FREE - EVENING TRANSFER TO AIRPORT
Arrive at Delhi early morning. We will have some free time before heading to the airport. Those who wish may devote the afternoon to visit some of the emblematic monuments of the south of the city as the Qutb Minar, the oldest minaret built in India or visit the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, with its remains of Muslim dynasties mixed with nature. Transfer to the airport.
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DELHI - YOUR COUNTRY
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