Sans Incredible Vacations India

Tour Title	:	Classical North
Duration	:	10 nights/11 days
Route	:	Mumbai-Aurangabad-Udaipur-Jaipur-Agra-Khajurao-Varanasi
Tour Code	:	IVI/S/1029
Cost	:	On Request

Day 01:	Arrive Aurangabad Transfer from Bombay to Aurangabad by Flight Sightseeing: ELLORA CAVES Overnight stay at hotel

Day 02:	Aurangabad Breakfast, Sightseeing: AJANTA CAVES Overnight stay at hotel Meals: Breakfast

Day 03:	Aurangabad - Udaipur Breakfast, Transfer from Aurangabad to Udaipur by Flight Sightseeing: Udaipur City Description Udaipur city tour Overnight stay at hotel Meals: Breakfast

Day 04:	Udaipur - Jaipur Breakfast, Transfer from Udaipur to Jaipur by Flight Sightseeing: Jaipur City description Jaipur city Overnight stay at hotel Meals: Breakfast

Day 05:	Jaipur - Delhi Breakfast, Transfer from Jaipur to Delhi by Road Sightseeing: AMBER FORT Delhi Description Overnight stay at hotel Meals: Breakfast

Day 06:	Delhi Breakfast, Sightseeing: Chandni Chowk Jama Masjid Red Fort Rajpath & India Gate INDIA GATE Humayuns Tomb Overnight stay at hotel Meals: Breakfast

Day 07:	Delhi - Agra Breakfast, Transfer from Delhi to Agra by Train Sightseeing: Fatehpur Sikri AGRA CITY TOUR : Agra City Description Overnight stay at hotel Meals: Breakfast

Day 08:	Agra - Khajuraho Breakfast, Transfer from Agra to Jhansi by train Transfer from Jhansi to Khajuraho via Orchha by road Sightseeing: Khajuraho City Description Overnight stay at hotel Meals: Breakfast

Day 09:	Khajuraho - Varanasi Breakfast, Transfer from Khajuraho to Varanasi by Flight Sightseeing: Khajuraho Temples VARANASI CITY DESCRIPTION Overnight stay at hotel Meals: Breakfast

Day 10:	Varanasi Breakfast, Sightseeing: SARNATH EXCURSION Overnight stay at hotel Meals: Breakfast

Day 11:	Varanasi - Delhi Breakfast, Transfer from Varanasi to Delhi by Flight Sightseeing: Varanasi Boat ride on Ganges Overnight stay at hotel Meals: Breakfast

ELLORA CAVES The Ellora Caves are an impressive complex of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cave temples built between the 6th and 10th centuries AD near the ancient Indian village of Ellora. The caves have a slightly less dramatic setting than those at Ajanta, but more exquisite sculptures. Ellora is a World Heritage Site and the most visited ancient monument in Maharashtra State. The caves at Ellora were carved out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills between the 6th and 10th centuries. The carving work began around 550 AD, about the same time the Ajanta Caves (100km northeast) were abandoned.
AJANTA CAVES The Ajanta Caves are a series of 29 Buddhist cave temples in Ajanta, India, some of which date from the 2nd century BC. Encompassing both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist traditions, the Ajanta caves preserve some of the best masterpieces of Buddhist art in India. The Ajanta Caves were carved in the 2nd century BC out of a horseshoe-shaped cliff along the Waghora River. They were used by Buddhist monks as prayer halls (chaitya grihas) and monasteries (viharas) for about nine centuries, then abruptly abandoned. They fell into oblivion until they were rediscovered in 1819.
Udaipur City Description Also known as the Venice of the East, Udaipur, is an enchanting city. From the lakes in the midst of the sandy terrain to green forested hills where wildlife still abounds, the surprises are endless. And, in the lakes, or by their edges, are palaces straight out of fairy tales, each more beautiful than the other. Founded in 16th century by Maharana Udai Singh, the House of Mewar or Udaipur as it is better known is surrounded by the Aravalli mountain ranges. Lake Pichola Boat ride Evening we take a boat cruise on Lake Pichola to visit the Jag Mandir Palace. This palace is built on an island, which covers 4 acres and is noted for its marble interior and imposing dome. You will get a chance to witness the daily life on the banks of the lake. ----------------------------- Udaipur City Tour Sightseeing tour of Udaipur includes a visit to the vast and the exquisite City Palace of the Maharana. Amber, Jade, and colored glass give the palace a sparkling, yet ethereal quality. Also visit Jagdish Temple, 16th century temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.Drive past Fateh Sagar Lake with a visit to Sahelion-ki- Bari, garden of the maids-of-Honor. On return visit the Crystal Gallery in the Durbar Hall at the Fateh Prakash Palace which once used to the venue of state banquets, official functions & formal `durbars`, offers breathtaking views of the Lake Pichola with Jagmandir, Lake Palace and Sajjangarh Fort (Monsoon Palace).
Jaipur city tour You visit Jantar Mantar, an observatory which is equipped with instruments of astonishing size and precision, including a 90 foot high sun dial. See the Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds, a major Rajput landmark built in 1799. This five-story building in the old city is a pink sandstone masterpiece with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows. The monument was originally conceived to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the city`s everyday life and royal processions in absolute privacy. The City Palace is the royal residence of the erstwhile King of Jaipur. It houses a museum with a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes, armory of Mughal and Rajput weaponry, and swords of different shapes and sizes with ornamental handles - some of them inlaid with enamel, embellished with jewels and encased in magnificent scabbards. Drive past Moti-Doongri Palace - a privately owned hilltop fort built like a Scottish castle - to Ram Niwas Gardens and architecturally impressive Albert Hall. Jaipur City Description The rose-pink capital of Rajasthan, is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, the city was founded in 1727 by the astronomer-king, Sawai Jai Singh II and built according to the Shilpa Shastra, the ancient Hindu treatise on architecture and sculpture. It is a walled city with seven rectangular blocks. The Maharajah`s palace stands in the center of the city amidst lovely gardens. Jaipur is aptly called the `the pink city` of India.
AMBER FORT Amber was once the ancient capital of Jaipur. Construction of the fortress-palace started in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput Commander of Akbar`s army. It was later extended and completed by the Jai Singhs. The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside and over-looking a lake which reflects its terraces and ramparts. Riding on elegantly caparisoned elephants, we approach the palace in the traditional way. The high gateways allow us to enter on these broad-backed animals.
Chandni Chowk One of the main markets of Delhi, Chandni Chowk was once lined with beautiful fountains. But today the place is very crowded and congested. Chandni Chowk is located opposite the Red Fort. The Area has got the Digamber Jain Temple which houses the Birds hospital. On one end of Chandni Chowk is the Fatehpuri Mosque which was erected by the wives of Shah Jahan. Opposite the old police station or the Kotwali is the Sunheri Masjid from where Nadir Shah ordered his troops to plunder and massacre Delhi.
Jama Masjid One of the Architectural gift given by Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques not only in Delhi but in India. Completed in 1658 this Mosque has three gateways, Four angle towers and two 40 m high minarets. You can enter the mosque but take precaution to take off your shoes and make sure that you are properly dressed before entering. One can also go to the top of minarets. From here you can have a birds eye view of Delhi.
Red Fort Built in Red Sand stone this imposing fort is 3 kms in perimeter with the height of the wall varying from 18 to 30 meters at places. When the Red fort was being built Yamuna used to flow on its one sides and there were deep moats on the other. Today Yamuna flows almost a kilometer away from the fort and the moats have dried up. In the evening the Delhi Tourism organises a light and sound show which narrates the history of Delhi in context of the Red Fort. The Lahore gate, the main entrance, has some emotions and sentiments attached with the Indian independence as the Tricolour flutters on the top of this gate. On 15th August the Indian Prime minister addresses the nation from here. As soon one enters in the fort from the Lahore gate There is a small Bazzar, here all kinds of items are available. This Shopping arcade was known as the Mina Bazar and was open only to women on Thursdays`s during the Mughal era. The arcade leads to the Naubat Khana or the drum house where the Musicians used to play drums on the arrival of Emperors or princes. Just above the Naubat Khana is the Indian war memorial museum which has a rich collection of armours, guns, swords, and other items related to war. The Dewan-i-Am or the place of public hearing had a wall paneled with marble in laid with precious stone which were removed during the mutiny of 1857. The Dewan-i-Khas or the place for special hearing was the area where the emperor used to hold meetings with his ministers. Next to Dewan-i-Khas are the royal baths or the Hammams and Shahi Burj which are closed for public viewing. The white marbled Moti Masjid or the pearl mosque was the private mosque for Aurangzeb.
Rajpath & India Gate Flanked by ornamental ponds and lawns, Rajpath is host to the Republic Day Parade. The two secretariat buildings and Rashtrapati Bhawan on the Raisina hills are located on the two sides of this immensely broad road. Previously the Boat Club, besides the Rajpath, was host to many demonstrations and Rallies. India Gate is towards the eastern end of Rajpath INDIA GATE India Gate is a 42m high stone arch of triumph. It bears the name of the 85,000 Indian Army Soldiers who died in the campaigns of WW1, the North-West Frontiers operations and the 1919 Afghan Fiasco. Below the arch is the memorial to the unknown soldier. India Gate is surrounded by green grass lawns and trees. Humayuns Tomb It was built by Humayun`s widowed Queen Haji Begum, in the 16th century. Architecturally the forerunner of the Taj Mahal, it stands in Nizamuddin, which has Mughal architecture at its graceful best.
Fatehpur Sikri This magnificent fortifield ghost city was the capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar between 1571 and 1585. The downfall of this once magnificent capital of the Mughals started with the rise of the Jats when Emperor Aurangazeb left this place never to return again. The credit for preserving the ancient monuments situated here goes to Lord Curzon. Since then , these protected monuments and the environs of the city have been well maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. The city is rectangular in shape with nine huge gates - Delhi Darwaza, Lal Darwaza, Agra Gate, Suraj and Chandra Darwaza, Tehra Gate and Ajmeri Darwaza.
AGRA CITY TOUR : (1) TAJ MAHAL - one of the Seven Wonders of the World was built by Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was completed in 1651AD. Taj Mahal - The symbol of Love was built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal (Shah Jahan` s second Wife). (2) AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction. After Agra Fort we will visit BABY TAJ - The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj. Agra City Description The earliest reference to Agra is in the epic The Mahabharat. Ptolemy, Alexander the Great`s geographer also called it Agra. It was, however, in the medieval period that Agra earned prominence as a capital city under the Mughals. Its many wonderful monuments and the Taj Mahal, the greatest of them all, have given it a unique position as a major tourist center.
Khajuraho City Description Khajuraho is known for its magnificent temples, which are among the most creative examples of Indian architecture. Built between 950 and 1050 A.D., only 22 temples out of 85 now survive. Khajuraho sculpture is sublime and sensuous, the center of new imagery in art. The popular theme is woman: reflectful, playful, amorous. The carvings also depict griffins, nymphs, beasts, demons in revolt, gods in cosmic evolution, fear, doubt, and jealousy, ardent love and consummate passion. ----------------------------- Khajuraho Temples Khjuraho is known for its magnificent temples, which are among the most creative examples of Indian architecture. Built between 950 and 1050 A.D., only 22 temples out of 85 now survive. Khajuraho sculpture is sublime and sensuous, the center of new imagery in art. The popular theme is woman: reflectful, playful, amorous. The carvings also depict griffins, nymphs, beasts, Demons in revolt, gods in cosmic evolution, fear, doubt, and jealousy, ardent love and consummate passion.
VARANASI CITY DESCRIPTION Varanasi is believed to have been created when this universe itself was created. According to historical records, it is a city contemporary with Nineveh and Thebes and therefore is the oldest living city in the world. It is today the most important place of pilgrimage for Hindus, and the sight of devout Hindus praying, standing waist deep in water is a moving experience. Varanasi has been a seat of learning from time immemorial. It was at nearby Sarnath that the Buddha preached his first sermon.
SARNATH EXCURSION Sarnath situated 10 km from Varanasi is the site where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his five disciples, preaching the middle path for attaining `Nirvana`. Realizing the sanctity of the site, emperor Ashoka, in the 3rd century B.C. built some of the finest monuments and legacies. Set in well-maintained gardens Sarnath`s ruins are a pleasant place to stroll amongst or meditate in. The main things to see are Asoka`s pillar, the ruins of the Mulagandhakuti and the huge Dharmek Stupa. Further to the east is the modern Mulagandhakuti Vihara with its beautiful wall paintings and behind it the Deer Park. The Sarnath Museum houses some of the greatest treasures of Indian Buddhist art and should not be missed. Asoka`s lion capital and the beautiful Teaching Buddha are amongst the most beautiful sculptures ever made.
Varanasi Boat ride on Ganges boat ride on the holy river Ganges. To see thousands of Devout Hindus descend to the holy waters of the Ganges for Prayers and rituals may be one of the most extraordinary experiences of your visit to India. Varanasi has over 100 bathing Ghats but the Manikarnika is the most sacred of them all. During holy occasions it is visited by a multitude of pilgrims who offer flowers, milk, sandalwood and sweetmeats.

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