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Day
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ARRIVAL
DELHI
On arrival at Delhi International Airport a special
welcome by New Age representative and transfer to the hotel. Rest
of the day free. |
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Day
02 |
DELHI
Red Fort
- one of the
magnificent places in east Delhi with Divan-E-Aam, where once stood the jeweled Peacock Throne, and the
graceful Pearl Mosque. The massive fort was constructed in 1648 by
the great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Among the
other exotic locations comes the Jama Masjid, which is considered
the biggest Mosque in India, Chandni Chowk - a typical
Bazaar with narrow lanes and traditional traders, Qutub Minar and the Humayun's Tomb. The city
designed and built by the Britishers in 1920s, is a city of wide
boulevards, architectural marvels, historical buildings,
and serene surroundings. A city with rich heritage of multi cultures and languages - New Delhi. This and there’s more to explore…. |
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Day
03 |
DELHI / JAIPUR
This morning you will be proceed for Jaipur. The
capital of Rajasthan. Rajasthan, the land of the kings, is India
at its exotic and colorful and best with its battle scarred forts,
its palace of breathtaking grandeur and whimsical charm, its
riotous colors and even its romantic sense of pride and honor. The
state is diagonally divided into the hilly and rugged southeastern
region and the barren northwestern Thar Desert, which extends
across the border into Pakistan. You can also see Traditionally
dressed Rajput men sporting bright turbans and swashbuckling
moustaches discuss village politics out side small restaurants
serving spaghetti Bolognese and American ice-cream sodas. |
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Day
04 |
JAIPUR
What better can the day begin off than with
the delicious and spicy breakfast and proceeds with the journey to
Amber. Situated atop a hill overlooking the city
is the city of Amber. The Palace is laid out at
different levels on the hillside and surrounded by a fortress. A
ride on a decorated elephant to ascend the hill to the Palace is a
thrilling experience for every visitor. And in the afternoon
starts the tour to Jaipur. Jaipur, popularly known as Pinkcity and built in 1727 AD by
Maharaja
Sawai Jai Singh II, is picturesquely situated in the
heart of Rajasthan surrounded on all sides except on the south by
rugged hills crowded with medieval fortresses. Visit the City
Palace, Mubarak Hall, Chandra Mahal and
Pothikhana, which house a rare collection of paintings
and manuscripts as well as the museum of Arms and Armory. Also
visit Jantar Mantar - Jai Singh's observatory and the Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds. |
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Day
05 |
JAIPUR / AGRA
Leave
Jaipur, driving
through countryside to the beautiful walled city of Fatehpur
Sikri, built to commemorate the birth of Akbar's son Shah Jahan.
The building of this capital was substantially completed in 1574
but 14 years later the city was abandoned, perhaps at the whim of
an imperial favorite, and the immense labour of building the 'CITY
OF VICTORY' went for nothing. Visit the redstone mosques,
courtyards and the palace where Akbar once played chess using
slave girls as pawns. Afterwards proceed to Agra. On arrival at
Agra check in at the hotel. |
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Day
06 |
AGRA
Agra with its laid - back life style and its immense wealth of
architecture, handcrafts and jewellery is amongst the most
remarkable cities of the world. The sightseeing tour starts from
Agra Fort, a fort which represents the architecture in the periods
of the three great Mughal Emperors. After the Agra Fort, you visit
Taj Mahal - the most perfect architectural monument in the world,
erected by Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Queen Mumtaz
Mahal. Begun in 1632, completion of the white marble edifice
required the work of 20,000 men for 21 years. |
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Day
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AGRA / DELHI / BANGALORE
Morning proceed by surface to
Delhi enroute visit to Sikandra, situated across the Yamuna River,
about 4 Km. Away which houses the four minarets of the structure
from one point-one of them always being behind the other in the
viewer's line of vision. Proceed to Delhi airport to connect
flight to Bangalore. On arrival at Bangalore airport you will be
transfers to the Hotel. |
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Day
08 |
BANGALORE / PUTTAPARTHI
Morning city tour of Bangalore. Bangalore,
known as the "City of Gardens." Popularly known as the "Garden
City", Bangalore is situated, 3,000 feet above sea level and has
bracing, pleasant climate. It is well known for its botanical
garden and colourful markets. You will also visit Lal Bagh
Botanical Gardens containing century-old trees, fountains, lotus
pools, ornamental fences, and one of the largest collections of
rare and exotic tropical plants in India. Afternoon proceed by
surface to Puttaparthi. On arrival check-in at Hotel. |
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Day 09
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PUTTAPARTHI
Puttaparthi
Prasanthi nilayam, Abode of highest Pease, the main ashram of Sri
Sathya Sai Baba, is in the southwestern corner of Andhra Pradesh
at Puttaparthi. Sai baba has a huge following in India and around
the globe. He set up this Ashram 40 years ago. He spent most of
the year here but some times moves to White fields Ashram near
Bangalore or Kodaikanal in Tamil nadu in the hot season. Visitors are allowed to see the devine supreme shri sathya sai
baba from Morning 6.30 to 8.00 am and they can witness the prayer
with sai baba from 9.30 to 10.30 am. Again Bhajan starts 5.30 pm
till 7.00pm. The ashram sponsors numerous services including
School, a University, a planetarium, sports grounds and a
state-of-the-art hospital that treats patients for free. |
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Day
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PUTTAPARTHI
Full day is
at leisure to do individual activities. |
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Day
11 |
PUTTAPARTHI / MYSORE
Morning proceed by
surface to Mysore Visiting en-route the 10th century temple
Srirangapatanam, The summer palace of Tipu Sultan, The last
independent rules in Southern. On arrival check-in at the Hotel. |
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Day
12 |
MYSORE
In
the morning tour the city of Mysore, known for its silk and fine
craftsmanship in wood, ivory and sandalwood. Visit the Maharaja's
Palace, which is lavishly decorated in a mixture of styles, as
well as the Zoological Garden, Mysore Arts and Crafts Centre, and
the Chamundi Temple on a hill above the city. Drive to the
Brindavan Garden, which is beautiful illuminated at night.
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Day
13 |
MYSORE
/ BANGALORE
/ MUMBAI
Afternoon proceed by surface to Bangalore to connect
the flight for Mumbai. On arrival you will be transferred to
hotel.
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Day
14 |
MUMBAI ( Final Departure )
Morning departure from Mumbai Harbour and
there awaits a wonder, an excursion to the small island of
Elephanta, also called 'Gharpuri', heading to the Great Cave temple of Lord
Shiva. Radiating might and mildness, awesome power and
tender benevolence in one majestic, stands an awe struck 18 - foot
colossal 3-headed Trimurti of Brahma, Vishnu and
Shiva. In the afternoon the city tour heads to the exotic
and architectural Malabar Hill, Kamala Nehru Park, the
Hanging Gardens, Parsi Towers of Silence and proceeds to
the city’s splendid Marine Drive to chowpatty beach, the Prince of
Wales Museum, Gateway of India , to the Crawford’s market.
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