Day 1 Arrival at Delhi (By flight)
On your arrival at New Delhi International Airport, our representative will traditionally welcome (Swagat) you and assist you in check-in to your pre booked hotel. Relax for a day after a long flight and prepare for the further trip. Here you have successfully completed your first day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Delhi
Day 2 Old Delhi and New Delhi sightseeing
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our professional Tour guide and will be taken for the sight-seeing of Old and New Delhi. Today’s highlights will be Redfort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar. You tour will start from the Old Delhi and will end at New Delhi. Delhi has two different faces the “old” and the “new” and each of her face will give you a complete different experience. New Delhi offers you Modern Architecture, Luxury Hotels, classy café’s, bars and business centers. On the other side, the face of Old Delhi offers you splendid history of Delhi which served as the capital of Islamic India. At the end of the tour return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your second day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Delhi
Day 3 Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh (Approx 240 Kms)
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Rishikesh. En-route we will visit Haridwar which is the first step to enter the state of Uttrakhand (Land of Gods). In Haridwar, we will visit Har Ki Pauri (Steps reaching God). It is believed that visit to Haridwar is not completed if you have not visited Har Ki Pauri. It is a precise spot where holy river Ganges leaves the mountains and enters in the plains. Bharat Mata Mandir is a religious shrine dedicated to Mother India by her devoted patriotic nationals. Sapt Rishi Ashram is a well preserved compound with several rooms to stay. It also has a Sanskrit school within the complex for poor children. Later we will proceed to Rishikesh. On your arrival at Rishikesh, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken to the Triveni Ghat to attend the Evening Aarti (Prayer). Here you will you will see thousands of devotees attending evening prayers by flaming oil lamps in worship of River Ganges. Watching this beautiful ceremony which is accompanied by lights, drums and chanting, the entire Ghat (Banks of River Ganges) lit with oil lamps floating on the river.
At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your third day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Rishikesh
Day 4 Rishikesh - Haridwar - Varanasi (By train)
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Rishikesh Sightseeing. Today’s attractions will be Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, Swarga Ashram and Neelkanth Mahadev Temple. Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula are iron suspension bridges and connect two sides of the holy river Ganges for the purpose of commutation. Swarg Ashram is a beautiful spiritual shrine located in Rishikesh at the foothills of Himalayas. From Ages, famous Saints, Mahatma’s have been doing meditation here. Neelkanth Temple in Rishikesh is amongst top sacred worship places in the Hinduism. It is located on a hill which is above Swarg Ashram and the spot of the temple is magnificent as it is surrounded by mountains.
At the end of the tour, return to Haridwar and enjoy your lunch at a nice Indian restaurant before heading to train station for your train to Varanasi. After Lunch, board your train and depart from Varanasi. Here you have successfully completed your fourth day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight on Board
Day 5 Varanasi (Sightseeing)
On your arrival at Varanasi Railway Station, you will be picked up by Trip India representative and will be taken to your pre-reserved Hotel. Check-in at your Hotel and relax. Later, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will proceed for Varanasi sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Temple Visits, Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Ashoka Pillar, Sarnath Museum and Evening Aarti (Prayer). Many old and famous temples are located at Ghats (River Bank) which has religious value of the holy river Ganges. Later we will proceed for an excursion tour to Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Ashoka Pillar and Sarnath Museum. In the afternoon, enjoy your lunch at a nice Indian restaurant and proceed for further sightseeing. During evening you will be taken for Evening Aarti (Prayer) which is performed at the bank of river Ganges. Here you will witness numerous devotees attending evening prayers by flaming oil lamps in worship of River Ganges and the entire Ghat (Banks of River Ganges) lit with oil lamps floating on the river. You can also observe Saints following meditation or other rituals at the Ghat. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your fifth day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Varanasi
Day 6 Varanasi - Khajuraho (By Flight)
After Breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfers to the Varanasi airport to board your onward flight to Khajuraho. On your arrival at Khajuraho Airport, you will be picked up by Trip India representative and will be taken to your pre-reserved Hotel. Check-in at the Hotel and freshen-up. After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for the sightseeing of Khajuraho. Today’s tour highlights will be Temples Tour (Lakshmana Temple, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Devi Jagdambi Temple, Khajuraho Temple and Chatrubhuj Temple). At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your sixth day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Khajuraho
Day 7 Khajuraho – Orchha (200 kms approx) - Jhansi Railway Station - Agra (By train)
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and further drive towards Jhansi. En-route we will visit Orchha for the sightseeing and will visit the famous attraction of Orchha such as Sri Laxmi Narayan Temple, Jehangir Mahal, Orchha Fort, Ram Raja Temple and Chhatris Cenotaphs. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Jhansi Train Station for your onward journey to Agra. On arrival at Agra Train Station, you will be picked-up by Trip India representative and will be taken to your pre-reserved Hotel. Check-in at the Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your seventh day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Agra
Day 8 Agra Sightseeing
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide for the local sightseeing of Agra. Today’s Tour Highlights will be Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Fort.
Taj Mahal: Visit the most beautiful monument of India and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, The Taj Mahal. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is a must sight-seeing for all visitors to India and one of the most beautiful architectural achievements in the world. It is considered to be a symbol of enduring love. Taj Mahal is made up of opulent white marble and is a symbol of sentiments, purity and simplicity. This is the only monuments which has touched the hearts of people from all corners of the world.
Important Note: Taj Mahal remains closed in every Friday
Agra Fort: After lunch we will proceed for Agra Fort. This fort was constructed by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D and it includes much other architecture like the Moti Masjid and Musanman Burj. It is believed that Shah Jahan was imprisoned and died here.
Itmad-ud-Daula Fort: Itmad-ud-Daula Fort also sometimes described as Jewel box and is a Mughal mausoleum located in the city of Agra. It is also famous with another name Baby Taj as it is often regarded as a draft of the TajMahal.
Later visit the local market to experience the fine Marble Art work which is still being done in Agra by the descendants of the families of builders and artists of the Taj Mahal.
At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your eighth day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Agra
Day 9 Agra – Jaipur via Fateh Pur Sikri (Approx 250 Kms)
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and further drive to Jaipur. En-route we will visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri is a fascinating ghost city and it was built in the 16th century. It is located at a distance of 37kms from Agra City. Mughal Emperor Akbar, at the age of 26 years did not have a successor and founded this historical site, Fatehpur Sikri. He went to a saint called Shaikh Salim Chishti who used to live in a city called Sikri. His blessing gave Akbar 3 sons. In return as a gesture, Akbar built a whole new city in Sikri. Akbar named this new capital Fatehpur Sikri or the City of Victory. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendor.
Later we will further drive to Jaipur. On your arrival at Jaipur, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and freshen-up. After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide for the local sightseeing of Jaipur. Today’s tour highlights will be City Palace and Jantar Mantar. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your ninth day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Jaipur
Day 10 Jaipur Sightseeing
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Jaipur sightseeing. Today’s highlights will be Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal and Laxminarayan Temple. In the afternoon take a short break for your Lunch at a Restaurant and continue for the rest of the sightseeing.
At the end of the tour return to your hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your tenth day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Jaipur
Day 11 Jaipur – Pushkar via Ajmer (Approx 150 Kms)
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and further drive to Pushkar. En-route we will visit Ajmer Sharif.
Ajmer Sharif: Ajmer Sharif is a respected shrine of Saint Moinuddin Chishti located at Ajmer. The shrine has the grave of the honored Saint Moinuddin Chishti. Ajmer city is surrounded by the Aravalli Hills. It is a pilgrimage centre for the shrine of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and is also the base station for visiting Pushkar.
Drive further to Pushkar. On your arrival at Pushkar, check-in to your pre-reserved Hotel and freshen-up. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for local sightseeing of Pushkar.
Pushkar Lake: According to Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma is the creator of the Universe and Lotus is the birth place of Lord Brahma. It is believed that at the time when Universe was created, a Lotus flower sprang from the navel of Lord Vishnu (One of the Trinity Gods) and gave birth to Lord Brahma. Then Lord Brahma had thrown this Lotus to select a suitable spot. Lotus struck at this particular place of Pushkar and water came out from the flower and gave it a shape of holy Pushkar Lake which is till date is valued as a pilgrimage place for Hindus. Apart from pilgrims thousands of foreign travelers also visit Pushkar to take a Holy bath in this sacred Lake.
Brahma Temple: It is an important pilgrimage place for the Hindus and is located in the Pushkar. This is the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in India. This place is filled with natural beauty and it holds and has special existence in the hearts of Hindus. The surroundings of the Temple are breathtaking beautiful with and is surrounded by Aravalli Hills.
Pushkar Fair is famous across the Globe and thousands of Domestic & International devotees or travelers visit Pushkar on this occasion. If you are lucky to be in Pushkar between 30th October – 6th November 2014 then you can also become a part of this world famous Pushkar Fair.
At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your eleventh day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight stay at Pushkar
Day 12 Pushkar - Jodhpur (Approx 185 Kms)
After Breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Jodhpur. On your arrival at Jodhpur, check-in at your Hotel and freshen-up. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Jodhpur sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park and Umaid Bhawan Palace. In the afternoon, enjoy Rajasthan cuisine in your Lunch at a nice restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the tour return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twelfth day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Jodhpur
Day 13 Jodhpur – Udaipur En-route Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh (Approx 300 Kms)
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Udaipur. En-route we will visit Ranakpur Temple and Kumbhalgarh. Ranakpur Temple is world famous temple as it is amongst five most important shrines for Jain religion in India. This bravura holy temple is made up of light colored marble. This temple dates back to the 15th Century and is famed for its unique architecture. Later, we will further drive to Kumbhalgarh and here we will visit the Kumbhalgarh Fort and Wildlife Sanctuary. In the afternoon, enjoy regional cuisine in your lunch at a nice Indian restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. Later drive further to Udaipur. On your arrival at Udaipur, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your thirteenth day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Udaipur
Day 14 Udaipur (Sightseeing)
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Udaipur Sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Lake Pichola, Lake Palace, City Palace, Jag Mandir, Saheliyon Ki Bari and Bagore ki Haveli. In the afternoon enjoy your lunch at a nice Indian restaurant and enjoy the Rajasthan cuisine. After Lunch, continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your fourteenth day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Udaipur
Day 15 Udaipur – Aurangabad (By flight)
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and transfer to Udaipur Airport for your onward flight to Aurangabad. On your arrival at Aurangabad Airport, you will be picked-up by Trip India representative and will be taken to your pre-reserved Hotel. Check-in at your Hotel and freshen-up. After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Aurangabad sightseeing. Today’ tour highlights will be Bibi Ka Maqbara (Replica of Taj Mahal), Daulatabad Fort and Grihneshwar Temple. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your fifteenth day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Aurangabad
Day 16 Aurangabad Sightseeing
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken on an excursion tour of Ajanta and Ellora Caves (UNESCO World Heritage Site). There are around 300 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments In Ajanta Caves and Ellora is one of the largest rock-hewn monastic temple complexes in the world. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice India restaurant and proceed for further sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your sixteenth day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Aurangabad
Day 17 Aurangabad – Mumbai (By flight)
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and transfer to Aurangabad Airport for your onward flight to Mumbai. On your arrival at Mumbai Airport, you will be picked-up by Trip India representative and will be taken to your pre-reserved Hotel. Check-in at your Hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Mumbai sightseeing. Today’ tour highlights will be Gateway of India, Juhu Beach, Dhobi Ghat, Prince of Wales Museum and Marine Drive. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your seventeenth day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Mumbai
Day 18 Mumbai (Excursion Tour)
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken on an excursion tour to Elephanta Caves. This is a World Heritage site and the archeological structure on the caves dates back from 5th to 8th century. The Elephanta Caves is an immense traveler attraction located on an island in the environs of Mumbai. The Elephanta Island is located 10 km away from the Gateway of India in Mumbai and can be reached by Ferryboat. Explore the cave and at the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your eighteenth day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Mumbai
Day 19 Mumbai – Madurai (By Flight)
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and transfer to Mumbai Airport for your onward flight to Madurai. On your arrival at Madurai Airport, you will be picked-up by Trip India representative and will be taken to your pre-reserved Hotel. Check-in at your Hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Madurai sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Meenakshi Temple (World Heritage sites of India), Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal and Gandhi Memorial. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your nineteenth day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Madurai
Day 20 Madurai - Trichy (Approx 135 Kms)
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Trichy (City of Temples). On your arrival at Trichy, check-in at your pre-reserved hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Trichy sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Rock-Hewn temples, Rock Fort Temples, Jambukeshwara Temple, Ranganathaswamy Temple and Srirangam Temple. In the afternoon, enjoy regional palate in a nice restaurant and continue for further sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twentieth day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Trichy
Day 21 Trichy – Tanjore/Thanjavur (Approx 60 Kms)
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Tanjore/Thanjavur. On your arrival at Tanjore check-in at your pre-reserved hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Tanjore/Thanjavur sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Brihadeeswarar Temple, Royal Museum and Thanjavur Palace. In the afternoon, enjoy regional palate in a nice restaurant and continue for further sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-first day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Tanjore
Day 22 Tanjore – Pondicherry/Puducherry (Approx 170 Kms)
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Pondicherry/Puducherry. On your arrival at Pondicherry, check-in at your pre-reserved hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Pondicherry/ Puducherry sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be Auroville, Sri Aurbindo Ashram, French War Memorial and Promenade Beach. In the afternoon, relax in a nice restaurant and enjoy your Lunch and continue with the further sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-second day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Pondicherry/Puducherry
Day 23 Pondicherry/Puducherry
We have kept the day free for Leisure. You may choose to relax in the Hotel or may choose to walk to the nearby beach and relax for a day. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-third day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Pondicherry/Puducherry
Day 24 Puducherry – Mahabalipuram (Approx 100 Kms)
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Mahabalipuram. On your arrival at Mahabalipuram, check-in at your pre-reserved hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Mahabalipuram sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be The Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, Descent of Ganges, Varaha Cave Temple, Tiger Cave and Thirukadalmallai. In the afternoon, relax in a nice restaurant and enjoy your Lunch and continue with the further sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-fourth day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Mahabalipuram
Day 25 Mahabalipuram – Chennai (Approx 60 Kms)
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Chennai. On your arrival at Chennai, check-in at your Hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Chennai sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be St. Thomas Mount, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple and Marina Beach. In the afternoon, enjoy a local cuisine in your Lunch and proceed for further sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-fifth day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is Free for Leisure.
Overnight at Chennai
Day 26 Chennai Sightseeing
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Chennai sightseeing. Today’s tour highlights will be San Thome Basilica, Vadapalani Andavar Temple, Marina beach, Fort St George and Edward Eliot’s Beach. In the afternoon, enjoy a local cuisine in your Lunch and proceed for further sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-sixth day of Sacred India Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Chennai
Day 27 Chennai (Departure)
After breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and transfers to Chennai Airport for your onward flight to your Country or to the next Destination.
Here you have successfully completed your Sacred India Tour. We sincerely thank you for choosing Trip India for your travel arrangements and we appreciate your patronage and wish you for a safe journey.