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| Erotic Temple Tour Package |
 Duration:
11 Nights / 12 Days
Places Covered: Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Orchha
- Ranthambore - Pushkar - Jaipur - Delhi
Day 1: Abroad / Delhi
Arrive late night at New Delhi International airport.
On arrival, the guest will be met by our representative
and transferred to hotel.
Upon arrival at hotel the guests will be provided with
the traditional Indian welcome consisting of aarti-tikka
and garlands with non-alcoholic welcome drink.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Morning combined sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi.
This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi - Former
centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments,
narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Visit the vast Red
Fort, built in 1648, the Jama Masjid, the greatest
mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who
also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the
simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon the guests will have an opportunity to do
a familiarisation of bikes.This session will include briefing
regarding do/don't, road conditions, rules & regulations,
etc.
New Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings
of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the
India Gate & the Presidential Palace.
Continue onto the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the
Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal.
End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutub Minar.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast ride to Agra (206 kms)
Upon arrival in Agra - check-in at the hotel.
Thereafter visit the Taj Mahal, the guests will
board the 'decorated tongas' (horse carriage) which will
take them to Taj Mahal…… Little needs to be
said about this architectural wonder which is always the
soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra.
Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial
to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took
22 years to be completed and was designed and planned
by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from it's stunning
design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted
particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved
screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.
Also visit the Red Fort.
Red
Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost
in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel
over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style.
It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a
moat.
In the evening witness magic show. Magic show -
There is nothing that captures the magical spirit of the
lad as much as the conjuror who enthralls his audience
with sleights of had and a range of tricks. Only the adventurous
can volunteer to be sawed in half.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Agra - Orchha
After breakfast ride to Orchha
Upon arrival in Orchha - check-in at the hotel.
Orchha overlooked
by the modern era, this beautiful medieval town, was once
the capital of Bundela kings. Built along the banks of
the river Betwa, flowing through a rugged century side,
it still retains the captivating air of the bygone era.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Orchha - Khajuraho
Morning tour of Orchha - walk by the century old temples
and forts, each with its own poignant history, and rest
amidst the beauty of the ruins. Amongst the various imposing
edifices, of particular interest are the Jehangiri
Mahal, built by Raja Bir Singh Deo to commemorate
the visit of Moghul Emperor Jehangir, the Raj Mahal
and the Laxmi Narayan temple, both noted for their
fine frescoes and mural paintings.
Afternoon ride to Khajuraho (170 kms/ 5 ½ hrs)
Khajuraho - ancient centre of the Chandela Dynasty.
Khajuraho flourished from 950 to 1050 AD and is spectacular
feat of architecture carved with the roughest of tools.
Each temple has a large number of spires in ascending
order representing man's aspirations towards spiritual
goals. They are famous tourist draw because they have
the most sublime, sensuous and erotic sculptures and are
romantically situated miles from anywhere in the dry and
hot plains of Madhya Pradesh.
Upon arrival in Khajuraho - check-in at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day
6: Khajuraho - Orchha
Morning visit the temples.
Visit the Eastern group of temples which consists
of 3 Hindu and 3 Jain temples, their proximity attests
to the religious tolerance of the times in general and
of the Chandela rulers in particular
Also visit the most important and fascinating western
group of temples. The temples of Khajuraho have been
declared a 'world heritage' site by UNESCO in order to
preserve the rich legacy of architecture, bequeathed to
future generations by the Kings of the Chandela dynasty.
These temples are famous for their intricate sculptures
and erotic carvings that are one of the outstanding achievements
of Indian art.
Afternoon drive to Orchha
Upon arrival in Orchha - check-in at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 7: Orchha - Ranthambore
After breakfast ride to Ranthambore (245 kms)
Upon arrival in Ranthambore - check-in at the hotel.
Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary - Rajasthan's most
renowned wildlife sanctuary, it is 400 sq kms of dry deciduous
forest, perfect natural habitat for tigers, and is set
in the Aravalli and Vindhya hills, dotted with pavillions
and dominated by a hilltop fort.
Ranthambore was one of the hunting preserves of the former
rulers of Jaipur and because of this the Maharajas ensured
the environment was preserved and the forest and their
inhabitants well protected. It has a good population of
tiger and their prey species, and has been declared a
"Project Tiger" reserve. Wildlife includes blue
bull, black buck, spotted deer or cheetal, wild boar,
a large variety of bird species and, if very lucky, the
rarely seen leopard.
This afternoon you will be escorted for game viewing inside
the sanctuary by jeeps.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Ranthambore
Early morning and late afternoon, game viewing inside
the sanctuary by jeeps.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Ranthambore - Pushkar
After breakfast ride to Pushkar (2 kms)
Upon arrival in Pushkar - check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon tour of Pushkar - is a sacred place for the
Hindus. The sacred lake at Pushkar is said to be as old
as creation itself. It is the only place in India with
temple dedicated to the creater of the world - Lord Brahma.
Every year on a full moon day in end ctober/November.
There is a very colourful camel fair held popularly worldwide
known as Pushkar Fair.
Overnight at hotel
Day
10: Pushkar - Jaipur
Morning ride to Jaipur (120 kms)
Upon arrival in Jaipur - check-in at the hotel.
Jaipur - Encircled by the rugged Aravalli hills
with numerous peaks crowned by imposing forts, Jaipur
the capital of Rajasthan looks cradled and well protected.
It takes its name from Maharaja Jai Singh II, who in the
early 1700s became king at the age of 13. He conceived
& designed his new capital with exquisite buildings
of rose-colored terracotta and broad tree-lined avenues
exhibiting an astonishing model of city planning.
Afternoon tour of City.
Tour of the Pink City -"The Pink City" is spectacularly
set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient
ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing
City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although
several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many
antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family
are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You
will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of
the Winds", and the open-airJantar Mantar Observatory
to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll
through the colourful bazaar before returning to your
hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 11: Jaipur - Delhi
After breakfast tour of Amber Fort.
Tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on
a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill
you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow
but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance
in the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the
early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now,
although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the
lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.
Afternoon drive to Delhi (260 kms)
On arrival in Delhi - check into the hotel
Rest of the day at leisure to relax
Later transfer to international airport for flight &
back home.
Day 12: Delhi - Abroad
Depart Delhi.
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