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Journey Through The Heart of India

Duration : 11 Days and 10 Nights
Places to be covered : Delhi, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, Taj Mahal, Mathura, Vrindavan, Kosi, Haridwar, Rishikesh and Vashishtha's Cave.
Sightseeing : Chandni Chowk, Red Fort and Rajghat, Jama Masjid mosque, Chattarpur Temple, Yogmaya Temple & Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Hawa Mahal and the Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort, Chokhidhani, Boat Ride on Yamuna River at Vrindavan, Fatehpur Sikri, Taj Mahal, Mathura, Vrindavan, Kosi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Vashishtha's Cave, Rafting on Ganges.


Red Fort, Delhi Travel VacationsRecapture the culture and beauty of India in its divergent form. Luxury Indian Travel takes you on a journey through the heart of India. Visit the tourist destinations of India to have a complete luxury holiday experience. You can enjoy the royalty of North India while traveling with Luxury Indian travel.

India luxury tour is much more than just a holiday trip. Your luxury tour takes you not only to the awe-inspiring architectural splendor of the heart of India but also on a spiritual journey to meet the holy men and women on the banks of the legendary Ganges River in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains.

Luxury tour packages offer you tours that would cover all the historical and archeological sites of India. Visit the temples, palaces, and forts of stunning artistry carved from rosy red and pink stone recall an ancient era of India's royal courts. You can enjoy a ride on caparisoned elephants and stay in fantasy palace hotels built by royalty who trace their genealogy back to the sun, the moon, and the god of fire.

On this luxury tour you will travel through the heart of India while enjoying splendid hotels and delicious Indian cuisine. Your expert guides will lead you from the birthplace of Lord Krishna into the mysteries of the Himalayan foothills, where you will meet the holy men and women who live in caves and ashrams along the sacred Ganges River. You will meditate in the cave of an ancient Rishi and imbibe a sacred soul cleansing as you walk along the banks of the Ganges and breathe the air of the Himalayas.

From the impressive beauty of the Taj Mahal to the pink city of Jaipur, from the magic of the Mughal capital of Fatehpur to the profound spiritual energy of the Himalayas, you can find all this on your luxury tour to India.

Day 1 Arrive Delhi
Arrive at Delhi. Check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure

Lotus Temple, Delhi TourDay 2 Delhi
On your luxury tour to Delhi you can visit the impressive Red Fort and Rajghat, the site where Mahatama Gandhi was cremated. Same day you can also visit Jama Masjid mosque and wander through crowded bazaars of Chandni Chowk. Later this evening, return to the Red Fort for a Son et Lumiere performance. Visit the powerful, majestic Hindu Temples of Delhi, which include the Chattarpur Temple, Yogmaya Temple & Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Delhi - Jaipur
After early breakfast, leave for Jaipur by surface. Arrive Jaipur and visit Amber Fort. Here you can enjoy a ride on the elephant. Later, check-in at the hotel. In the evening, visit the Village part of the Chokhidhani and enjoy the cultural evening, which includes Traditional Indian Dances and Traditional Indian Arts. Afterwards, transfer to the restaurant for Traditional Rajasthani Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.


Day 4 Explore Jaipur - The Pink City
Next day in the morning proceed for a tour of Jaipur. Visit the Amber Fort, once the capital of royals; the fort is a superb example of the blend of Rajput and Mughal influences. Today this magnificent glory is a complex of palaces, halls, pavilions, gardens, and temples built over a period of 125 years. Here you can enjoy a ride on the elephant. On this luxury tour you will visit the Hawa Mahal and the Jantar Mantar.

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur Holidays Vacations The charming capital of Rajasthan is pink in color, associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II built the city. The ancient heart of the Pink City still beats in its fairy-tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues that dot the entire city. The only planned city of its time, a formidable wall encircles Jaipur. There is a timeless appeal to Jaipur's colorful bazaars where one can shop for Rajasthani handlooms and trinkets. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Next day we will move for the city of Fatehpur Sikri, a mysterious 16th Century city that once rivaled London in its population, wealth, and grandeur. Fatehpur Sikri, 38 km from Agra, was one of the capital cities of Akbar after the childless Mughal was blessed with a son with the blessings of the Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti, who lived here. The new capital came up in 1569. Through the Juxtaposition of the buildings seems whimsical, they are thoughtfully planned, imparting an atmosphere of playful brilliance. Towering, walls on three sides surround the rectangular-shaped city, accessible through nine gates, and an artificial lake is located on the west. Then we continue to move on to Agra's most popular monument, Taj Mahal.

Day 6 Explore the Taj Mahal
We will visit the Taj Mahal, where you can take some photographs of the white marble building. Afternoon tour will cover the ethereal Taj with the imposing Agra Fort, an immense fortified palace that was a seat of Mughal power.

The architectural splendor of the mausoleums, the fort, and the palaces of Agra is a vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary Mughal Empire. While its significance as a political center ended with the transfer of the capital to Delhi in 1634 by Shah Jahan, its architectural wealth has secured its place on the international map. The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes.

Day 7 Agra - Mathura - Vrindavan - Kosi

Taj Mahal, Agra Tour VacationsAfter breakfast, leave for Mathura - Vrindavan by surface. You can enjoy a rickshaw ride at Vrindavan and a Boat Ride on Yamuna River at Vrindavan. Afterwards, continue to Kosi. Reach Kosi and transfer to hotel. Overnight in hotel.

Then we move on to Mathura, which is traditionally recognized as the capital of Braj Bhoomi, the land that gave birth to Lord Krishna. The region is richly interwoven with the legend of Krishna, kept alive today by millions of devotees who look upon him as the most endearing incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and by specific locations associated with the legend. Mathura's history dates back to at least 600 BC and archeological remains have testified its importance. It was of significance during the Mauryan era and received great stimulus under Emperor Ashoka.

Our next destination on this luxury tour would be Vrindavan. This is where Lord Krishna played his flute and sported with the gopis. The town was later immortalized in the poems of Mirabai, a princess of Medieval India who became an ardent devotee of Krishna. Vrindavan is one of the most important religious centers of Braj Bhoomi.

Day 8 Kosi - Haridwar - Rishikesh
After breakfast, leave for Rishikesh by surface, enroute visiting Haridwar. At Haridwar explore the beautiful evening site at the Ganga ghat. Attend the Aarti at Holy River Ganges at Har Ki Pauri. Afterwards, continue to Rishikesh. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Haridwar is a sacred town, 52 km from Dehra Dun, marks the emergence of the Ganga into the plains, piercing through the Shiwalik Range. The devout believe that this is one of the four places in India upon which the nectar or Immortality, amrit, fell. It has been churned out of the formless ocean and was being carried in a Kumbha - pot - when it split. On the zodiacal anniversary of this event, a huge religious fair, the Kumbha Mela, is held here every 12 years when hundreds of thousands of devotees bathe in the Ganga. Every six years the Ardh Kumbh is held.
Temple, Rishikesh Tourism
Day 9 Rishikesh
After breakfast, full day in and around Rishikesh. Visit various Ashrams. Overnight at hotel. Rishikesh is situated on the right bank of Holy River Ganges and surrounded on three sides by Himalayan ranges are known from medieval time as a celestial abode. It is a great pilgrimage center of India, attracting a large number of pilgrims. It has since been the abode of saints and sages from where they sojourn before undertaking the arduous pilgrimage that lay ahead on the distant Himalayan Peaks. This is the gateway to the kingdom of gods and pilgrimage to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.

Day 10 Visit Vashishtha's Cave- Optional White Water Rafting on Ganges
After breakfast, visit Vashishtha Cave. Afterwards, you can either enjoy rafting on the Holy River Ganges or relax at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 Rishikesh - Delhi
After breakfast, leave back for Delhi by surface. Reach Delhi and transfer to the Hotel. After Dinner, transfer to IGI Airport to catch a flight for onward destination.

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