Ayodhya Varanasi North India Tour - 10 Days

Travelspan Adventures 2024

Tour Overview

  • TRADITIONAL WELCOME ON ARRIVAL
  • VISIT BIRLA TEMPLE IN JAIPUR
  • VISIT THE MAJESTIC TAJ MAHAL AT SUNRISE
  • EXCITING ELEPHANT RIDE AT AMBER FORT JAIPUR
  • BOAT RIDE AT VARANASI
  • BOAT RIDE AT UDAIPUR
  • ONE SPECAIL DINNER WITH DANCES AND MUSIC AT JAIPUR
  • EXPERIENCE OF A BLEND OF THE CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF INDIAPic 1

Day 1 - Depart JFK for Delhi, India

Day 2 - Arrive Delhi  + Visit Akshradham Temple + Drive Past India Gate, President House & Parliament House

Arrive in Delhi. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel. Later visit Swaminarayan Akshardham  Temple which  is a Hindu temple and spiritual-cultural campus in Delhi, India. The temple is close to the border with Noida. Also referred to as Akshardham Temple or Akshardham Delhi, the complex displays millennia of traditional and modern Hindu culture, spirituality, and architecture. Inspired by Yogiji Maharaj and created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it was constructed by BAPS. It is the world's second-largest BAPS Hindu temple, following Akshardham, New Jersey, in the U.S. Drive Past government monuments LIKE India Gate, Parliament House & President House (Overnight at hotel).

Day 3 - Fly from Delhi to Varanasi + City Tour + Ganga AartiPic 2

After breakfast, depart for the airport for flight to Varanasi. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit The Bharat Mata temple northwest of Godaulia which is a modern shrine, inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. The Tulsi Manas temple, though, is open to all communities. It has white marble walls with the verses of Tulsidas’ Ramcharitmanas inscribed on them. Visit the Bharat Kala Bhawan museum inside the Benares Hindu University campus. It has a valuable collection of miniature paintings, sculptures and bronzes. In the evening Enjoy Ganga Aarti at the Ghat. (Overnight at hotel)

Pic 3Day 4 - Drive Varanasi  to Ayodhya Via Allahabad (Prayagraj)

Ater breakfast at hotel, drive to Ayodhya. Enroute, visit Allahabad Sangam Tour - The Triveni Sangam is one of the most sacred places of the Hindus. Situated around 7 km from Civil Lines, it is the meeting point of three holy rivers—Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Pandas (priests) can be seen here perched on small platforms performing puja and assisting the devout in their ritual ablutions in the shallow waters. The Sangam becomes a hub of activity after every 12 years when it hosts the Kumbh Mela. After the visit continue the drive to Ayodhya and check in to hotel. Later visit the Ram Janam Bhumi at Ayodhya. Ayodhya was historically known as Saketa. The early Buddhist and Jain canonical texts mention that the religious leaders Gautam Buddha and Mahavir visited and lived in the city. The Jain texts also describe it as the birthplace of five tirthankaras namely, Rishabhanath, Ajitanath, Abhinandananath, Sumatinath and Anantnath and associate it with the legendary Bharat Chakravarti. From the Gupta period onwards, several sources mention Ayodhya and Saketa as the name of the same city (Overnight at hotel)

Day 5 - Fly from Ayodhya to Delhi + Drive to Agra + Visit TajPic 4

After breakfast at hotel, drive from Ayodhya to Allahabad (Prayagraj) & catch a flight to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi Airport, drive to Agra and visit of magnificent Taj Mahal - one of the Seven Wonders of the World surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife, Mumtaz. (Overnight at Hotel)

Pic 5Day 6 – Visit Agra Fort + Drive Agra to Jaipur

After breakfast at the hotel, visit Agra Fort - the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna. Later drive to Jaipur & Check into hotel.

(Overnight at hotel)

Day 7 - Visit Amber Fort + City TourPic 6

After breakfast, drive to Amber Fort, the ancient capital that preceded Jaipur. Originally built in the 11th century AD and expanded in size and scope by succeeding dynasties and their rulers, Amber is a fortress town of visual awesomeness. You will have an opportunity to hike to the fort and In Amer Fort visit Chamber of Mirrors in Amber Fort. Later we will visit the City Palace and Observatory (Jantar Mantar). Enroute you can see a Palace of Wind (Hawa Mahal) for photo stop. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and its centrepiece is the City Palace, home even today of the royal family, and known for its clutch of excellent private museums that display royal memorabilia, particularly armaments, art, books, costumes and textiles. Later in the evening we proceed to celebrate the night in a curated event of BOLLYWOOD EVENING with Dinner, where we celebrate with music, drinks and a savoury dinner (Overnight at hotel)

Day 8 - Jaipur to Udaipur by Train (VANDE BHARAT EXP.)Pic 8

After breakfast, you have the morning at leisure. Drive to the Jaipur railway station to catch your train to Udaipur. Enjoy the newly launched Vande Bharat Express train. Arrive at Udaipur. On arrival you will be met and transfer to hotel. (Overnight at hotel)

Pic 9Day 9 - Udaipur City Tour + Boat Ride

After breakfast, enjoy a morning tour of Udaipur city including the visit of Palace Museum made of granite and marble with filigreed balconies, ornate windows and craftsmanship in glass. Each palace within is an outstanding creation of art, Sahelion Ki Bari - a garden with fountains, once used for the enjoyment of royal ladies. Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal - a folk art museum and Jagdish Temple. Evening enjoy the boat ride on Lake Pichola (Overnight at hotel)

Day 10 - Fly from Udaipur to Mumbai + Evening enjoy Bollywood HousePic 10

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Varanasi airport to catch your flight to Mumbai. On arrival at Mumbai you will be met and transferred to hotel. In the evening enjoy Bollywood star bungalows in Mumbai (Overnight at hotel)

Pic 11Day 11 - Morning City Tour + Evening Visit to Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir + Drop at Airport

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy the visit to Mumbai Fort - The area north of Colaba, since the old British fort was once located here. There are a lot of impressive buildings from Mumbai's golden period here. St. John's church, dedicated to the soldiers, who laid down their lives in the Sindh campaign of 1838, and the first Afghan war of 1843, is also worth a visit. Gateway of India - Mumbai's principal landmark, the Gateway of India is a huge archway on the water's edge at Apollo Bunder. It is the starting point for most tourists who want to explore the city. This famous monument was built to commemorate the visit of the first ever British Monarch, King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. Mumbai High court - An attractive building in early English Gothic style, situated next to the Oval Ground is well worth a visit for its impressive architecture. Rajabai Clock tower, situated at the gardens of the Mumbai University building rises above the portion of the library section. Later Departure transfer to Airport for flight to back home.

 

Package Includes

  • Accommodation on Twin Sharing inclusive of breakfast, and taxes.  Check in/out Time 12 Noon.
  • AC Transport   as per the itinerary for Arrival/Departure, sightseeing and long run inclusive of toll tax & parking, driver allowance and State taxes.
  • Daily Breakfast at Hotel
  • Monument entrance fee.
  • Boat Ride at Varanasi and Allahabad
  • English speaking Accompanying Escort    Delhi to Udaipur only & local guide at Mumbai  
  • Elephant Ride at Jaipur
  • BOAT RIDE AT UDAIPUR
  • One Special Dinner at Jaipur Music and Dance
  • Fruits and Water for Long Run
  • Traditional Welcome
  • Meeting and assistance.
  • Applicable Govt. Taxes

 

Exludes:

Any Air fare, Expenses of personal nature, i.e. Telephone Bills, Laundry, Drinks, Tips, Lunch and/or any item specifically not mentioned in the cost includes column.

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