The Mystic India

Duration : - 14 Nights / 15 Days

Destinations : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi - Amritsar -Dharamsala - Shimla -Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival transfer to Hotel Afternoon - sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi.

Delhi is just not a city but it is a book-- a book which narrates the history of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times and has been witness to the various events which has brought India through the history books. Seven times this city went through the pain of being built and rebuilt.
Today as the capital of India Delhi is the seat of administration and the monuments which tell the saga of a bygone era stand there. These icons are testimony to the grandeur of past and also an attraction for the tourists. With an area of 1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is all set to acquire full statehood. The charm of Delhi has attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poor in equally. It is correctly said that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' or for people with heart. This phrase acquires a true colour when one goes around the lanes of Delhi.

Day 02 : Delhi - Jaipur - Breakfast at hotel.
Morning: Drive to Jaipur and on arrival a warm welcome at hotel, check in at hotel. Rest of the day free for your leisure.

Day 03 : Jaipur - Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort. Proceed to JAIGARH FORT. Return to city. Relax in the evening. Overnight at Jaipur.

Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the ' Pink City ' because of the pink-coloured buildings in its old city. It sits on a dry lake bed in a somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by forts and crenellated walls. This buzzing metropolis is certainly a place of wild contrasts and a feast for the eyes. All through, Jaipur has retained its strong Rajputana flavour tempered by several influences - the mughal being the most prominent. The region's strong cultural heritage is distinctly evident even today. The city is a visitor's delight. From the intricate, delicate looking Hawa Mahal to the graphic forms of the Jantar Mantar - an open air observatory of outsized astronomical instruments, the Badi Chaupar lined with shopsand business establishments on both sides to the majestic fort-palace at Amber; from the colorful fountains of life to the sublime Birla Temple; from the architectural delight of the City Palace to the serene Jal Mahal.

Day 04 : Jaipur - Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for morning sightseeing of Jaipur covering the important palaces and monuments. Shopping in the city. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 05 : Jaipur - Agra
After a leisurely morning you drive to Agra. You will arrive in Agra in the noon and will be at leisure for the rest of the day.

Agra is famous as the home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World -the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendor of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces in Agra is a vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary Mughal Empire. Agra was their capital for nearly a hundred years from 1564. A pleasant town, with a comparatively easy pace, Agra is known for its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone by artisans who are hereditary craft persons. The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes.

Day 06 : Agra
Today you will do sightseeing tour of Agra. In the first half of the day you will visit Sikandara and the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah or the 'Baby Taj'.

The Taj Mahal - the inimitable poem in white marble. Built over a period of 22 years, by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630, for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains, it is one of the seven modern wonders of the World. [The Taj is closed on Fridays] Visit the Agra Fort, built by three Mughal Emperors starting from Akbar the Great in 1565 AD, which is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite buildings including the Moti Masjid, Jahangir's Palace, Khaas Mahal and the Sheesh Mahal, Diwane-i-Am, Diwane-i-Khas and Musamman Burj, where Emperor Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal Emperor, died a prisoner.

Day 07 : Agra - Delhi
Morning: Guided excursion to the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Afternoon: Check out of hotel and drive back to Delhi (204 kms/05 hrs) and on arrival, check in at hotel. Evening: Farewell dinner at an Indian specialty restaurant. Overnight in Delhi

Fatehpur Sikri - This exquisite city built by Akbar the Great in 1569, in red sandstone; with its forts, palaces and mosques was abandoned 14 years after its creation due to political reasons. The Diwan-i-am - a vastcourtyard in which the emperor gave daily public audience; Diwan-i-khas - a large quadrangle which contained all the major functions of the Palace, Pachisi court, the Emperors private living quarter, Jodha Bhai's Palace, Mariam's Palace, Birbal's Palace, Hawa Mahal and Panch Mahal are some of the important buildings of this residential complex. The Friday Mosque and the exquisite tomb of Sheik Salim Chisti are in the religious grounds set aside in a separate enclosure adjacent to the secular buildings.

Day 08 : Delhi - Amritsar
In morning, after break-fast you will be transfer to Amritsar, on arrival in Amritsar check in at hotel. Evening - visit to Golden temple to witness the Pooja Ceremony. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 : Amritsar - Dharamshala
In morning, after break-fast you will be drive to Dharamshala, on arrival in Dharamshala check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel. Dharamshala stands at the foot of snow wrapped lofty Dhauladhar ranges and offers a magnificent view of snowy peaks, deodar and pine forests, tea gardens and beautiful hills. Dharamshala with a number of Tibetan settlements and the residence of the spiritual and temporal leader of the Tibetan people, the Noble Laureate His Holiness the Dalai Lama, now really has become a place of international significance.
Dharamsala is an important township of Kangra district in the state of Himachal Pradesh in the northern part of India. Numerous streams, cool healthy air, attractive surroundings and the nearby snowline, Dharamsala has everything for a perfect holiday. It is full of life and yet peaceful. Today, Dharamshala in the north Indian State of Himachal Pradesh is home to a large Tibetan Community who have made Dharamshala their home.

Day 10 : Dharamshala
In morning, after break-fast we go city sightseeing of Mcleodgunj, Dalai Lama Temple, Palace and the Institute. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Dharamshala- Shimla
Morning leave by surface for Shimla. On arrival transfer to Hotel. rest of the day at leisure. stay night at Hotel.

Shimla : A quaint little hill train chugs up into the Shivalik foothills, over dramatic loops and high arched bridges to the hill resort of Shimla, the capital of the mountain state of Himachal Pradesh.
Shimla was one a string of hill stations that the British established to escape from the scorching heat of the plains. The 12-kms, crescent shaped ridge on which it is located was first occupied by the British troops, in the early part of the 19th century, during the Anglo-Gurkha War. The little village of Shymala, a retreat for British officers, soon grew to become the glamorous summer capital of the British, in India.

Day 12 : Shimla
Morning after breakfast proceed for full day local sightseeing tour including Kufri & Chel. rest of the day at leisure. stay night at Hotel.

Day 13 : Shimla - Rishikesh
Departure from Shimla by exclusive car to Rishikesh. Check in at Hotel. Evening free for a pleasant walk on the Mall Road. Over night stay at Hotel.

Rishikesh : Located on the banks of the holy Ganges, Rishikesh is a popular religious destination in India. Rishikesh has a number of ashrams and temples that make it an ideal destination for a religious tourist. But Rishikesh is an equally wonderful destination for an adventure traveler. Rishikesh provides wonderful opportunity for trekking, rock climbing and river rafting. Rishikesh is located in the state of Uttaranchal and is about 230 kilometres from Delhi.

Day 14 : Rishikesh - Haridwar
Visit to ashrams etc. and departure for Haridwar (45 minutes drive). Check In at Hotel. Evening visit to Har-ki-pauri for Ganga Aarti Over night stay.

The holy city of Haridwar is located in the north Indian state of Uttaranchal at a distance of 214 km from Delhi. Haridwar extends from latitude 29° 58' in the north to longitude 78°13' in the east. The place is well connected to other cities of north India by road and train.
Haridwar or 'the Gateway to the Gods' is one of the seven holiest places according to Hindu mythology, as the Gods are believed to have left their footprints in Haridwar. Due to its geographical location too, Haridwar stands as the gateway to the other three important pilgrimages of Uttrakhand namely, Rishikesh, Badrinath and Kedarnath. Referred to as Mayapuri, Gangadwar, and Mokshadwar in the ancient scriptures and epics, Haridwar has always remained a major pilgrimage for the Hindus.

Day 15 : Haridwar - Delhi - Home
Breakfast will be at hotel. After we move to Delhi, after reaching Delhi you will be transfer to airport for flight home with sweet memories of India.

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