TOUR OF INDIA AND NEPAL ITINERARY: 2014 Tour Highlights A great deal of effort has been expended to ensure that everyday is a highlight that you will remember forever, whilst still being fantastic value for money. While magic is in the air everywhere in India, here are just a few of the tour highlights: • See the mystery and history of Nepal surrounded by the amazing Himalayas and its rich and unique cultural heritage. • Explore the beauty of Everest with a fantastic Mountain flight. • Experience the real India by witnessing the sun rise over the Ganges whilst in a boat in the ancient city of Varanasi. • See elephants, tigers and wild animals in their own environment on our safari at gods own country. • Wonder at the exquisitely carved world heritage listed temples Ayodha-Mathura-trivendrum-Madurai-mahabalipuram. • Words cannot describe the beauty of the Taj Mahal. When you gaze upon this magnificent ‘Wonder of the World’, time will stand still, as this most extravagant monument of love will bring a gentle tear to your eye. • heavenly ayurvedic treatments in south idnia, personalised to guarantee that you will feel younger, healthier and more beautiful than ever before. You will also be captivated by the little things that lie around every corner. Our tour is a unique value packed journey that travels from Everest and the Himalayas, to witnessing the age old daily rituals in Varanasi, to the beautiful Baga beach in Goa. It will change you forever 01 DAY) BOMBAY – SRINAGAR: After breakfast drive to airport to board a flight for Srinagar on arrival check in hotel visit Mughal gardens, Shankaryaacharya temple. Overnight in Srinagar house boat 02 DAY) SRINAGAR – GULMARGH – SRINAGAR: After breakfast Day excursion to Gulmargh, on arrival explore Gulmarg on foot, you have option of Gondola ride at extra cost, evening drive back to Srinagar.Overnight in house boat. 03 DAY ) SRINAGAR – AMRITSAR by air After morning breakfast drive to airport to board flight for Amritsar- visit golden temple and evening visit India - pakistan solder in flag meeting ceremony in waga border.over night 04DAY) AMRITSAR - DELHI BY BUS After morning breakfast drive delhi upon arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel. 05 DAY ) - DELHI After breakfast, you will be taken on a half day tour of Old & New Delhi visiting the Red Fort forming the majestic centre piece of Emperor Shah Jahan’s medieval walled city; We will tour Jama Masjid - Indias largest mosque, the beautiful peace memorial at Birla House where Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated and the bustling market maze, Chandni Chowk. In New Delhi we will also visit India Gate (a 42 metre high memorial to the Indian soldiers killed in World War One), Parliament House, President Palace, Hamayun’s Tomb & 73 metre high tower Qutub Minar which dates to the 13th century. In the afternoon we shall have an optional visit to a Girls orphanage. In the evening we shall return to the Red Fort to see the fantastic ‘Light & Sound’ which explores India’s… 06 DAY ) - DELHI – MATHURA - AGRA BY BUS After breakfast visit drive to agra enroute visit birth place of lord Krishna then proceed to Agra. On arrival, check in at hotel. And proceed for half day sightseeing tour visiting Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays). Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daullah. Overnight at hotel 07 DAY) AGRA – VARANASI BY OVER NIGHT TRAIN After breakfast visit.drive to railway station to board train for Varanasi the city of Muksha . Varanasi one of the old living cities of the world placed on the banks of the holy Ganges and one of the sacred places of the Hindus. The city known for its spiritualism and religious passion called as Benaras and In the Ancient time this city well-known as Kashi. Hindus consider that a dip in the holy Ganges washes away all the sins and purifies the soul. Upon arrive in Varanasi check into the Hotel. Evening be the eye - witness of Holy Worship or the Arti ritual on the Ghats of The Ganges. Stay Overnight. 08 DAY) VARANASI- SARNATH .(BUDDHIST CENTER) After breakfast visit. Early Morning enjoy a boat ride in the Ganges which gives the magnificent view of the early morning ceremony and prayers on the ghats of the Ganges. Return back to hotel and have breakfast, later proceed for the city tour of the Varanasi from the Heritage temples and the city. Starts from the visit of Durga temple called as the Sankat Mochan temple and the Bharat Mata temple. The Benaras Hindu University, one the most presumed educational institutions in India. Later enjoy the pleasure trip to Sarnath few kilometres from Varanasi. This destination holds great religious importance of Buddhists. Here Lord Buddha lectures hisfirst sermon to his disciples, after he attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya. A tombstone is built in the deer park where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Emperor Ashoka, a dedicated Buddhist and Preacher of Dhamma had built a number of stupas and Chaityas here which exists even today. Most prominent amongst these are the Damekh stupa built in the year 249 BCE and the Chaukhandi stupa built in 5th century AD. The Sarnath museum is home of many Buddhist ruins and artifacts. It is also the proud keeper of the Ashok Stambha, the national emblem of India. Stay the night in Varanasi. 09 DAY)VARANASI – AYODHYA – LUCKNOW BY BUS After breakfast drive ayodhya the birth place of Lord rama then procced for lucknow.over night 10 DAY)LUCKNOW- GORAKHPUR –SUNAULI- POKHRA BY BUS The biggest tourist destination in Nepal after Kathmandu, Pokhara is a subtropic valley surrounded by lofty Himalayan peaks. The name Pokhara has been derived from pokhri, a word in Nepali signifying pond. In earlier times the place was a big lake. Today in addition to the town, there are three major lakes namely, Phewa, Rupa and Begnas here. Due to its nearness to the Himalayan peaks, Pokhara is home to some of the most beautiful vistas in the world. The abrupt changes in the altitude makes the place even more exciting. Pokhara does not have a long history. It was founded in the 16th century by Gurungs. The construction of two national highways in the 1970s marked the phase of modern development here and in no time it became a well-known hippie hideout. Today Pokhara is the centre of river rafting industry and starting point of some of the most exciting treks besides being an important administrative and commercial centre in Nepal. 11 DAY)- POKHRA After breakfast,full day city tour of pokhra.over night in pokhra. 12 DAY) POKHRAN- KATHMANDU BY BUS After breakfast, you will be taken on a tour of the unique Nepalese blend of history, culture and religion including Bhadgaon, the City of Devotees, the historic art and architecture of Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple on the shores of the Bagmati river and the famous Bodhnath Bhuddist temple with it’s massive dome shaped mandala which is an icon of Nepal. In the afternoon we will visit the beautiful Kathmandu valley and investigate the indigenous Newari cultural heritage. We will visit the enigmatic golden hilltop spire of Swayambhunath Stupa/Monkey Temple (A World Heritage Site) A massive white dome surrounded by a 13 stage spire, the 2000 years old stupa is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Nepal. This magical and mystical day will finish by witnessing the inspiring sunsets over the Himalayas at Dhulikhel. 13 DAY) KATHMANDU After breakfast, you will be taken on a tour of Patan - the ‘City of Grace and Fine Arts’. The whole city is full of Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples with fine bronze gateways, marvelous statues, guardian deities and magnificent carvings including stone carving, metal carving and wood carving. Well noted for its gorgeous craftsmen and metal workers. Also visiting Tibetan Refugee’s craft centre where residents 14 DAY) KATHMANDU – HYDERABAD by air After breakfast,drive to airport to board flight for Hyderabad. The Charminar - a majestic architectural monument standing at the heart of the old city of Hyderabad, built by Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah in 1591. The Hussain Sagar is a large tank whose blue water provides a pleasant backdrop to the citys landscape. Salar Jung Museum is one of the best-known museums in India where you can find private collectiongs of the Nizams. Golconda Fort - a majestic monument, which lies on the western outskirts of Hyderabad city. It speaks of a great cultural heritage of 400 years and is regarded as a place worth visiting. Other important attractions in the city include Naubat Pahad, State Central Library. 15 DAY) HYDERABAD – CHENNAI by train After breakfast, half day city tour then board train for Chennai. 16 DAY)::Chennai / Mahabalipuram BY BUS After breakfast, group will be taken on a half day sightseeing tour of Chennai – the Capital of Tamil Nadu, is the gate way to South India and is a major trade center. The city has a long beach with a wide stretch of Golden Sand from the Bay of Bengal visiting Marina Beach – the Second longest in the world, beaches running 12 km in length, Fort St. George – the building of the nucleus of this fort in 1640 a finest examples in India of British military construction and High court High Court buildings, constructed in the year 1892 in the Indo-Saracenic style. It has beautiful domes. Rest of the day is free to relax. en-route visiting Krishna mandapa, Mahaishasuramardhini, Arjuna’s. Penance, Rath, and Shore Temple in Mahaballipuram Overnight at Hotel. 17 DAY) MAHABALIPURAM - MADURAI BY BUS After breakfast, group will be taken on a half day sightseeing tour of Madurai – it is the one of India most ancient cities with a history dating back to the 6th century situated on the Vaigai river. Two thousand years ago, Madurai was the great capital of the Pandya Kings and a center of Tamil culture.Visiting the Meenakshi Temple and Palace of Nayak Thirumala near the Meenakshi Temple, this Place was built in 1636 by the ruler of the name in the Indo-Saracenic style. Evening you will witness the closing ceremony of famous Meenakshi Temple dedicated the gods Meenakshi her consort Lord Sundaresarar, the temple has numerous Mandapas decorated with exquisite culptures, a set of musical notes when tapped and a lovely cloistered temple pool. The thousand pillared hall is a museum that display temple arte facts. Overnight at Hotel. 18 DAY) MADURAI - RAMESHWARAM BY BUS Rameswaram is a town in Ramanathapuram district in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on an island separated from mainland India by the Pamban channel. Together with Kashi, it is considered to be one of the holiest places in India to Hindus. Whosoever visits Kashi, is supposed to make a trip to Rameswaram to consider his pilgrimage completed. At a distance of 542 Kms from Chennai, Rameswaram is home to some of the most fascinating temples in entire India. The presiding deity here is in the form of a Linga with the name Sri Ramanatha Swamy, it also happens to be one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. There are several temples in and around Rameswaram. According to legends, this is the place from where Lord Rama, built a bridge Ram Setu(also known as Adams Bridge) across the sea to Lanka to rescue his consort Sita, from her abductor, Ravana. This is also the place where Rama worshipped Shiva to be absolved of the sin of killing Ravana, hence the name of Shiva, which became the name of the town - Rameswara (lord of Rama). Both the Vaishnavites and Shaivites visit this pilgrimage centre which is known as the Varanasi of the south. 19 DAY) RAMESHWARAM - KANYAKUMARI BY BUS Kanyakumari information deals with the all round information of the city and the district of Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu . The Kanyakumari district, which is located to the southern most tip of the country, attracts thousands of tourists each year. The view of the sea from the Vivekananda Rock is breathtaking. The confluence of the three major water bodies, surrounding the Indian peninsular, meets at this point. The Thiruvalluvar statue, the Vivekananda Memorial, the Gandhi Memorial, the Baywatch Amusement park are some of the many tourist attractions in Kanyakumari city. Besides that there are many tourist destinations throughout the Kanyakumari district. 20 DAY) KANYAKUMARI – TRIVENDRUM – BACKWATERS-COCHIN BY BUS After Breakfast drive to cochin eroute visit trivendrum and back waters . Alleppy is well known by back waters in Kerala. The main attraction includes the Kumarakom bird sanctuary set in 14 acres of woods. The sanctuary has a large variety of migratory birds and offers a visitor the options of sailing in its backwaters. Sailing in the boathouses out here is a once in a lifetime experienced. Poled by local oarsman, the houseboats are generally furnished with a living room, a bedroom, a private sit-out for the passengers and some of the water related hobbies. 21 DAY) COCHIN – OOTY BY BUS After Breakfast enjoy City tour of Cochin -Visit the Mattancherry Dutch Palace - (closed on Fridays and public holidays), which was built by the Portuguese in 1555 and renovated by the Dutch in 1663. Visit a Jewish Synagogue-(closed on all Saturdays and Jewish holidays) in Jew Town and Fort Cochin Area. There are a couple of streets of picture-postcard houses out of another age. Visit St. Francis Church - (closed for visitors on Sundays from 08.00 to 11.00 hrs) the oldest European Church in India. It has several antiquities including a wealth of records. See the Chinese Fishing Nets, along the tip of Fort Cochin unique to this part of Kerala and living symbols of a centuries-old Chinese influence on this coast. Then proceed to ooty. Over night in ooty. 22 DAY) OOTY Ooty: Nestled among the hills of Dodabetta, Snowdon, Elk Hill and Club Hill in the Nigiri ranges, Ooty (also Ootacamund or Udhagamandalam) is the queen of the southern hill stations and a popular tourist destination of Tamil Nadu. The history of Ooty goes back to about 900 years when it was ruled by Vishnu Vardhana, the Hoysala king from AD 1104 to 1141. The city also finds mention in the writing of Jacome Ferico, the first European to visit this place in 1603. In 1799, this hilly region came under the control of the British East India Company. The British established Ooty to serve as the summer headquarters of the Madras government. A government house was built and keeping in tune with the English lifestyle, the British set up cottages and clubs, with facilities for tennis, golf and horse riding. With the establishment of numerous tea estates in the subsequent years, Ooty made its presence felt in the tourist map of India. 23 DAY) OOTY - MYSORE BY BUS Mysore was ruled by the Wodeyars since the 14th century except for a brief period of 40 years in the later 18th century when Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan ruled over the city. The Wodeyar family managed to get back the kingdom when, in 1799, Tipu Sultan surrendered to the British. The benevolent rule of the Wodeyar kings is evident in the citys meticulous planning. The citys architectural heritage and its long-held tradition of music and dance, art and literature were nurtured under their patronage. This city is The Jewel of Karnataka and provides glimpses of its past grandeur. Stately Mysore with its tree lined boulevards, grand palaces and gardens is one of Indias finest cities. Life retains its calm measured pace, punctuated by outbursts of activity, celebrating festvials. Todays program includes a city tour covering Maharajas Palace built as recently as 1897. 24 DAY) MYSORE – BANGALORE BY BUS Bangalore is known as the garden city of India. Bangalore is one of the most visited destinations of Southern India. There are many stories and legends related to the city. However the present look of the garden city was given to it in the 16th century. Because of the initiative it took in the wake of the Information Technology revolution in the country, Bangalore has been nicknamed as the Silicon City of India. After breakfast half day city tour visiting the Vidhan Soudha - The building is a massive neo Dravidian architecture presently functioning as the state legislative assembly, Cubbon Park in the heart of the city, Lal Bagh which is famous for the wonderful bloomed red roses and the Bangalore Palace are some of the other must see of this garden city. 25 DAY) BANGALORE - GOA BY OVER NIGHT BUS After breakfast, transfer to local bus station to proceed for Goa. 26 DAY) GOA We shall be met on arrival and transfer to the idealic Charleston Beach Resort which is located on the famous Baga Beach. Goa is renowned for its idealic beaches with gently swaying coconut palms. If you dream of relaxing after an Ayurvedic treatment in a heritage room or lying on the beach lulled by the sound of waves and the rustling of palm fronds stirred by tropical trade winds, then this is the place for you. Ayurveda is the traditional health science of India. At the beginning of your stay you will have a consultation with your Ayurvedic Doctor and from this a treatment regime will be determined. An example of a treatment program is: The package will be tailor-made to meet the specific health needs of each person. Youll find that your body, mind and spirit are truly purified and energized like never before! The Portuguese captured Goa in 1510 and ruled the territory till its independence in 1961. The colony of Goa, with its epicentre at Old Goa, became the capital of the vast eastern empire of the Portuguese, sharing the same civic privileges as Lisbon. It was often described as Goa Dourada or Golden Goa. The impact of 450 years of Portuguese colonial rule is apparent in every aspect of Goan life - in the food and dress, in the houses painted in gay colours and in the joie de vivre of the people. In every village, the fresh lime-washed façade of a church stands out like a beacon in the deep green countryside. We will visit Old Goa’s famous churches such as the Church Of St. Francis Of Assisi, an ornate 17th century piece of religious art. 27 DAY) GOA - BOMBAY BY BUS OVER NIGHT After breakfast you will be free to explore and shop till transfer to local bus terminal to connect with the to Mumbai. Met on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel at hotel Godwin / Apollo which is located near Mumbai’s Night Market. 28 DAY) - BOMBAY After breakfast, enjoy a full day city tour of Mumbai. First an excursion by motorboat launch to Elephanta Caves. These 7th century rock carved temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva, the bay with the imposing buildings standing out against the skyline; the colourful Chapatti Beach immediately below and the faint hills in the distance. Next stop, the Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan; Mahatma Gandhi’s residence when in Mumbai and now a memorial museum; and the colourful Crawford Market in the centre of a network of lanes where the shopper can pick up almost anything. We will also visit the famous Dhobi Ghat, Marine Drive, Victoria Terminus, Flora Fountain, Mumbai High Court, the intricate and fascinating Jain Temple, Sidhivinayak Temple (famous temple of Ganesh in Mumbai) and the Old Secretariat. Overnight at Hotel Godwin. 29 DAY) - BOMBAY After breakfast, check-out from rooms by 1200hrs and leave our baggage with bell desk & then explore the city or do last minute shopping untill evening, transfer to Mumbai International airport . Arrive home on the next day with sweet memories of your tour.
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