The Indian Temples Tour - PI-0418
India is an amalgamation of various faiths and religions. You can find people from various religions staying in harmony in India. Almost all the religious followers are found in India, right from Hindus to Muslims to Sikhs to Cristians to Buddhists and Jains and also Jews and Parsis.This tour takes you to visit the various humble praying sites and ancient temples to give you that spiritual aire.
Day 1: Delhi
Monday, February 10, 2025 - Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Arrive at Delhi.Our representative will welcome and transfer to the hotel.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - Wednesday, February 12, 2025
After breakfast sightseeing of Delhi and visit the Laxmi Narayan Temple, the
India Gate, Jama Masjid,
Red Fort and the Gandhi Memorial. Also see embassies and the
Parliament House. Don't miss the evening light and sound show at
Red Fort. During your sightseeing tour of Delhi, also visit the Purana Quila, Jantar Mantar,
Humayun's Tomb and the Qutab Minar.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Delhi - Khajuraho
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - Thursday, February 13, 2025
This morning you will take a train to Jhansi. En route to Khajuraho you will visit sleepy medieval town of
Orchha, which is littered with medieval Bundelkhand buildings bearing fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture.Night stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Khajuraho - Agra
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - Friday, February 14, 2025
Morning after breakfast drive to Jhansi railway station for your train to Agra. You will arrive in Agra in the evening and retire for the day.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Agra
Friday, February 14, 2025 - Saturday, February 15, 2025
After breakfast sightseeing tour of Agra. In the first half of the day you will visit Sikandara and the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah and later on visit world famous
Taj Mahal and Red Fort.Overnight at Agra
Day 6: Agra - Jaipur
Saturday, February 15, 2025 - Sunday, February 16, 2025
After a leisurely morning you drive to Jaipur - en route visit
Fatehpur Sikri, a perfectly preserved Mughal city built at the height of the empire's splendor. You will arrive in Jaipur.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7: Jaipur
Sunday, February 16, 2025 - Monday, February 17, 2025
In the morning, you visit the
Amber Fort - one of the most fascinating of Indian forts. You will reach the fort majestically atop an elephant; once inside the fort, you visit the Palace of Mirrors, Hall of Public Audience and the beautifully manicured gardens.
Day 8: Jaipur - Jodhpur
Monday, February 17, 2025 - Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Morning after breakfastProceed to Jodhpur. Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 9: Jodhpur
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025
This morning you explore the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort-Museum, one of the largest in India, unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur - and a perfect example of desert variant of Rajput architecture. The tour of the fort will be followed by a visit to the old town where you walk through the market getting a feel of the town.
Day 10: Jodhpur - Udaipur
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - Thursday, February 20, 2025
After breakfast drive to Udaipur. You will arrive in Udaipur late in the afternoon. The rest of the day will be at leisure.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11: Udaipur
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - Friday, February 21, 2025
The day begins with a visit to the
City Palace, which is largest in Rajsathan. You will also see lovely medieval Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-Ki-Bari or the "Gardens of the Maids of Honour". The day will end with a relaxing boat ride on
Lake Pichola. From the lake you will get unmatched views of the gardens surrounding the fascinating Lake Palace Hotel and the two islands in the lake.
Day 12: Udaipur - Aurangabad
Friday, February 21, 2025 - Saturday, February 22, 2025
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Bombay where you will arrive to connect to your flight for Aurangabad.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13: Aurangabad
Saturday, February 22, 2025 - Sunday, February 23, 2025
Today you will explore the caves of Ajanta which offer a rich tapestry of images that speak of palaces, royalty, cultures and tales of everyday life of ancient India. Long buried in the debris of time, these 30 caves were built to offer seclusion to the Buddhist monks, who lived, taught and performed rituals.
Day 14: Aurangabad - Mumbai
Sunday, February 23, 2025 - Monday, February 24, 2025
This morning you will be taken to explore
Ellora Caves. Carved between fourth and fifth century, the rock temples and monasteries of Ellora represent the three major faiths of India - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Like Ajanta,
Ellora Caves too are a fine example of cave temples with almost 34 caves with intricate interiors and ornamental facades. Later in the evening you will take your flight for Bombay where you spend the night before starting your tour of South India.Overnight at the hotel
Day 15: Mumbai - Madurai
Monday, February 24, 2025 - Tuesday, February 25, 2025
After breakfast morning to Madurai where you arrive before noon. All activity in Madurai is centred round Sri Meenakshi Temple in the heart of the told town. A riotously baroque example of Dravidian architecture, you visit the temple in the afternoon.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 16: Madurai
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - Wednesday, February 26, 2025
After a leisurely start today you drive to Chettinad which is known for its artistic houses. Spend the afternoon exploring the palace and around for its unique architecture. Overnight will be at Madurai.
Day 17: Madurai - Thanjavur - Tiruchirappalli
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - Thursday, February 27, 2025
This morning you will drive to Tanjore. Also called a city of temples, Tanjore is dotted with no fewer than 74 temples - the most famous of which is the Brihadeshwara temple. In the evening you explore the city including spectacular
Rock Fort Temple.
Day 18: Tiruchirappalli - Chennai
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - Friday, February 28, 2025
This morning after breakfast take a train to Madras - your last destination of the tour. Madras is a fascinating city with its ancient temples and unique culture, golden sandy beaches and a marvelous tradition of music and dance.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 19: Chennai
Friday, February 28, 2025 - Saturday, March 1, 2025
Morning after breakfast visit two of the finest examples of ancient South Indian architecture - Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 20: Chennai
Saturday, March 1, 2025 - Sunday, March 2, 2025
After breakfast transfer to the hotel to catch the flight for onward destination.
