New Delhi Trip Overview
The private tour will begin in Delhi & include Ahmedabad, Patan, Vadodara, Champaner-Pavagadh, Statue of Unity, Maheshwar, Mandu Omkareshwar, Indore, Ujjain, Bhopal, Bhimbetka & Bhojpur, Sanchi & Udayagiri, Khajuraho, Orccha, Gwalior & Agra in its itinerary. Visit few marvelous UNESCO WHS sites, two Jyotirlinga temple, river bank, fort & palaces. Meet local people, sadus & Buddhist monks. Private AC vehicle, entrances to monuments & English speaking guide services is well included in package price.
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Duration: 13 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
The private tour will begin in Delhi & include Ahmedabad, Patan, Vadodara, Champaner-Pavagadh, Statue of Unity, Maheshwar, Mandu Omkareshwar, Indore, Ujjain, Bhopal, Bhimbetka & Bhojpur, Sanchi & Udayagiri, Khajuraho, Orccha, Gwalior & Agra in its itinerary. Visit few marvelous UNESCO WHS sites, two Jyotirlinga temple, river bank, fort & palaces. Meet local people, sadus & Buddhist monks. Private AC vehicle, entrances to monuments & English speaking guide services is well included in package price.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi (flight)
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance and transfer to hotel check in. (hotel check in / out time 1200hr afternoon early check in subject to rooms availability).
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Later city tour of Delhi, visiting landmark of Old Delhi which include Red Fort the residence of the Mughal emperor for nearly 200 years until 1857. Jama Masjid one of the largest mosques in the world, built by Shah Jahan. Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewelry and vivid saris, while the narrow side streets are crowded with tiny shops selling essential oils, stationery and traditional Indian sweets. Raj Gath the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
In New Delhi visit Humayun Tomb the first garden-tomb in Indian subcontinent and an early example of Mughal architecture commissioned by Humayun’s first wife Empress Bega Begum in 1569-70. Qutab Minar a 73-metres tall minaret that forms part of the Qutb complex a fine examples of Afghan architecture. Lotus Temple a Baháʼí House of Worship notable for its flowerlike shape open to all, regardless of religion. Drive thrugh VVIP areas passing President House, Parliament & India Gate etc.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi – Ahmedabad (flight)
Stop At: Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad District, Gujarat
Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for Ahmedabad. On arrival at Ahmedabad airport assistance and transfer to hotel.
Later city tour visit Bhadra fort a beautiful monument that is famous for its intricate carvings, pattern works and beautiful frescos suits. Arches at the entry gate, has some inscriptions that represents the history of the fort. Jama Mosque there are different entrances to the mosque. Near the eastern entrance, stands the tomb of the Sultan Ahmed Shah, which houses the graveyard of three great rulers, namely Ahmed Shah, his son, Mohammed Shah and his grandson, Qutub-Ud-Din Ahmed Shah. Shaking Minarets one of the most unique monuments & Siddi Bashir’s Mosque near the Sarangpur gate. Sabarmati Ashram on his return from South Africa, Gandhi’s first Ashram in India was established in the Kochrab area of Ahmedabad on 25 May 1915. The Ashram was then shifted on 17 June 1917 to a piece of open land on the banks of the river Sabarmati. Reasons for this shift included he wanted to do some experiments in living, farming, animal husbandry, cow breeding, Khadi and related constructive activities. Hatheesing Jain Temple established in 1850 by Seth Hatheesing, a rich Jain merchant. This temple is dedicated to the 15th ‘Jain Tirthankar’, known as Dharamnath. Later visit few several interesting museums.
Many of Ahmedabad buildings bear the signatures of world-renowned architects like Le Corbusier, Louis Khan, Doshi and Correa. Visit Kite Museum, Vishala vichar museum. Overnight at hotel.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel
Day 3: Ahmedabad
Stop At: Adalaj Step-well, Adalaj District-Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad India
Breakfast at hotel full day excursion to visit Adalaj Stepwell, Rani ki Vav & Modhera Sun temple.
Adalaj Stepwell – The Adalaj Wav Step Well is located 18 kilometers north of Ahmedabad in the Gandhinagar district. It was built during the reign of Queen Rudabai, a muslim ruler. Though now dry, the well once provided water to weary travellers and pilgrims along the roads outside of Ahmedabad. The four-level well is dug directly into the water table, exposing fresh water that rose and fell according the seasons and the amount of rainfall. Its deep interior provided cool relief from the harsh Indian sun.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rani Ki vav, Near the Patan Highway, 384265 India
Rani ki Vav – a stepwell situated in the town of Patan in Gujarat state of India. It is located on the banks of Saraswati river. Its construction is attributed to Udayamati, daughter of Khengara of Saurashtra, queen of the 11th-century Chaulukya dynasty and spouse of Bhima I. Silted over, it was rediscovered in 1940s and restored in 1980s by the Archaeological Survey of India. It has been listed as one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites since 2014.
Duration: 1 day 6 hours
Stop At: Sun Temple, On Becharaji Highway, Modhera 384212 India
Modhera Sun Temple – a Hindu temple dedicated to the solar deity Surya located at Modhera village, situated on the bank of the river Pushpavati. It was built after 1026-27 CE during the reign of Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty. No worship is offered now and is protected monument maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. The temple complex has three components: Gudhamandapa, the shrine hall; Sabhamandapa, the assembly hall and Kunda, the reservoir. The halls have intricately carved exterior and pillars. The reservoir has steps to reach the bottom and numerous small shrines.
After sightseeing back to Ahmedabad.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Modhera Sun Temple
Day 4: Ahmedabad – Vadodara – Statue of Unity (200km/ 4hr drive)
Stop At: Lukshmi Vilas Palace, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Vadodara 390001 India
Breakfast at hotel drive to Statue of Unity, en-route visit;
Lakshmi Vilas Palace Vadodara – reputed to have been the largest private dwelling built till date and four times the size of Buckingham Palace. At the time of construction, it boasted the most modern amenities such as elevators and the interior is reminiscent of a large European country house. It remains the residence of the royal family, who continue to be held in high esteem by the residents of Baroda. The Palace compound is of over 500 acres and houses a number of buildings, particularly the LVP Banquets & Conventions, Moti Bagh Palace and the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum building.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Pavagadh India
Further drive to visit The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the Panchmahal district. Centred around the city of Champaner or Muhammadabad built by Sultan Mahmud Begada of Gujarat, it’s an important place historically and culturally. This place is the only complete unchanged Islamic pre-Mughal city. Also deemed to be of mythological significance, a more significant part of Champaner-Pavagarh is still unexcavated. It includes 11 different types of heritage monuments that are- Mosques, Temples, Tombs, Gateways, Fortresses and walls, Palaces and Pavilion, Helical Wells, Custom house all belonging to the 16th century. One can observe a transition from the previous Hindu forms of architecture to the Muslim culture and styles of architecture. The park also houses some of the ancient Chalcolithic Indian Sites, from the Stone Age era.
Duration: 1 day 6 hours
Stop At: Sardar Sarovar Dam, Narmada River Navagam, Kevadia India
Continue drive to Sardar Sarovar Dam, Kevadia, check in at Tent City or hotel near Statue of Unity.
Evening Laser Show – A Light and Sound show using laser technology projected on the Statue of Unity takes place every evening except Monday. The colourful laser lighting system is accompanied by an excellent narration of the history and life of Sardar Patel, his contribution to the Independence Movement and the unification of India as one nation. Dinner at the Dining Area along with Live Music.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tent/ Hotel.
Day 5: Statue of Unity – Maheshwar (265km/ 6hr drive)
Stop At: Statue Of Unity, Statue of Unity Rd Sardar Sarovar Dam, Kevadia 393151 India
Breakfast at hotel visit Statue of Unity world’s tallest statue with a height of 182 metres. A huge exhibition hall covering an area of 4,647 square metres has been set up in the pedestal of the Statue of Unity. The hall showcases the life of Sardar Patel, his contributions to the Freedom Movement against British rule and his role in the merger of princely states. The high-speed elevators will take you to a height of about 400 feet through the core of the statue where you can get panoramic view of the surroundings. Later visit Sardar Sarovar Dam, Selfie Point and Valley of Flowers.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Maheshwar & Mandu (40km/ 1hrs approx one way)
Stop At: Maheshwar, Maheshwar, Khargone District, Madhya Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel excursion to visit Mandu an ancient fort city surrounded by stone walls dotted with darwazas (gateways). The city of Mandu is adorned with spell-binding Afghan architecture surrounded by baobab trees, native to Africa. The grand palaces are still alive with royal romance while the gateways (darwazas) speak of a history of imperial conquests. Landmark buildings include Hoshang Shah’s Tomb, a domed marble mausoleum, the vast Jami Masjid mosque, with courtyards framed by colonnades and the imposing, centuries-old Jahaz. Floating over it’s own reflection, the Jahaz Mahal looks like a ship that’s about to sail. However, for centuries this ship made of stone and mortar never did. Instead, it stood floating over the twin lakes, bearing a silent witness to Mandu’s long, rich and varied history.
Return to your hotel by afternoon. Then after visit Fort of Maheshwar the best example of ancient Indian material construction,war tactics & defence policy. It provides security to 2 sq kms area and was built during 4th to 5th century. The present structure belongs to 17th to 18th century. Though it is in ruined state now but it’s history is glorious due to its strategic importance. There are five main entrance & several rooms for watching soldiers. From the top of the fort worriers were kept ready with guns,canons & arrows to defeat enemy. It also has a five feet wide footpath to supervise the area around it. The monuments inside the fort are Rajbada (palace), Ahilyabai”s place of worship having golden jhula & Rajrajeshwar temple.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Maheshwar – Omkareshwar – Indore (145kms/ 3hrs approx)
Stop At: Omkareshwar, Omkareshwar, Khandwa District, Madhya Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel drive to visit Omkareshwar home to one of the 12 jyotirlinga temples in the world. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is nestled in the Omkar mountain, an island in the middle of River Narmada. The temple has a large sabha mandap (prayer hall) standing on 60 brown huge stone pillars. The five storeys of the temple have different deities each and three prayer services are conducted in the temple everyday. While the morning prayer is done by the temple trust, the other two prayer meetings are held by the priests of the Holkar and Scindia states. The temple draws pilgrims in large numbers who also visit the nearby Mamleshwar temple. Taking a dip in the Narmada river before going inside the temple is considered auspicious. The ancient shivling in the temple is barricaded by a glass box to avoid destruction.
After sightseeing drive to Indore check in at hotel.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel
Day 8: Indore – Mahakaleshwar – Bhopal (255kms/ 5hrs approx)
Stop At: Mahabaleshwar, Mahabaleshwar, Satara District, Maharashtra
Breakfast at hotel, drive to visit Mahakaleshwar Temple – one of the 12 jyotirlingas and among the most prominent temples in Ujjain, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The lingam (a symbolic representation of Lord Shiva) at Mahakaleshwar resides in a subterranean chamber and is believed to be swayambhu or self-manifested. The present temple is a five-storey structure and was constructed midway during the 18th century. Built in Bhumija, Chalukya and Maratha styles of architecture, the temple is an architectural marvel. Of note are its marble walkways that were restored in the latter half of the 19th century by the Scindias. Three floors of the building are occupied by lingams of Mahakalesvara, Omkaresvara and Nagachandresvara, respectively. The Nagachandresvara lingam is accessible for devotees only on the occasion of Naga Panchami. There is also a kunda (tank) in the premises called Koti Tirtha that has been built in the sarvatobhadra style. On the path from the stairs of the kunda to the temple you will come across several images of the original structure of the temple, reflecting its grandeur during the period of the Paramaras (9th and 14th centuries). Located near Rudra Sagar, the temple holds a special Bhasma Arti for which devotees gather here as early as 4 am. There is an enthusiastic vibe in the air and the lit diyas make for a stunning sight.
After sightseeing drive to Bhopal check in at hotel.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel
Day 9: Bhopal – Bhimbetka & Bhojpur (45kms/ 1hrs approx one way)
Stop At: Bhopal, Bhopal, Bhopal District, Madhya Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel, excursion to vosit Bhimbetka (UNESCO World Heritage Site) & Bhojpur.
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site dating back to the Paleolithic age. They exhibit the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent, and show a gimps into the beginning of the South Asian during the Stone Age. Some of the shelters were inhabited by the homo erectus more than 100,000 years ago. Some of the stone age rock paintings found among the Bhimbetka rock shelters are roughly 30,000 years old.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bhojpur, Bhojpur, Raisen District, Madhya Pradesh
Next proceed to Bhojpur and see its famous temple that is dedicated to Shiva. The temple houses one of the largest lingas in India and it’s crafted out a single rock.
On return city tour of Bhopal. You will visit two historic mosques – Jama Masjid and Moti Masjid, as well as Taj ul Masajid and the arts center in Bharat Bhawan. This unique all-day adventure highlights one of the nation’s most stunning cities and is not to be missed.
The Bhoj Wetland consists of two lakes located in the city of Bhopal. The two lakes are the Bhojtal and the Lower Lake are manmade reservoir. A total of more than 20,000 birds are observed annually. Bhoj Wetland was recognized as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention of 1971 in 2002. The Upper Lake acts as the lifeline of the city supplying 40% of its potable water. White storks, black-necked storks, bar-headed geese, spoonbills, etc., that have been rare sightings in the past, have started appearing. A recent phenomenon is the gathering of 100-120 sarus cranes in the lake. The largest bird of India, the sarus crane (Grus antigone) is known for its size, majestic flight and lifetime pairing.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Bhopal – Sanchi – Udayagiri – Sagar – Khajuraho (380kms/ 8hrs approx)
Stop At: Sanchi, Sanchi, Raisen District, Madhya Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Khajuraho via visiting, Sanchi (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Udayagiri Caves & Sagar Jain temples.
Sanchi is a serene hill crowned by a group of stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars dating from 3rd century BC to 12th century AD. Sanchi is an ancient place of pilgrimage for Buddhists and its uniqueness lies in the fact that Buddha is not represented through figures, but through symbols.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Udaigiri Caves, GQPC+GV4, Udaigiri, Madhya Pradesh 464001, India
Udayagiri Caves are early Hindu ritual site, they were extensively carved and reworked under the command of Chandragupta II, Emperor of the Gupta Empire, in the late 4th and 5th century AD. Udayagiri has a series of rock-shelters and petroglyphs, ruined buildings, inscriptions, water systems, fortifications and habitation mounds, all of which have been only partially excavated.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sagar, Sagar, Sagar District, Madhya Pradesh
Continue drive and visit Sagar one of the beautiful Jain temples. It is also home to Lakha Banjara Lake which is visited by hundreds of tourists every week on account of its fresh environment and favourable climate.
Arrive Khajuraho checkin at hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel
Day 11: Khajuraho – Orchha (180km/ 4hr approx drive)
Stop At: Khajuraho, Khajuraho, Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel. Visit exceptionally well maintained UNESCO World Heritage Site, exploring the different temples and marvelling at their astonishing beauty. Khajuraho is breath taking and its temples are amongst the most popular in India. Over the course of the 11th and 12th centuries the Chandela dynasty created the most sublime examples of erotic sculpture in India. The temple of Khajuraho are India’s unique gift to the world, representing, as they do, a paean to life, to love, to joy, perfect in execution and sublime in expression on account of their remarkable erotic sculptures.
Later drive to Orchha check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Orchha – Gwalior – Agra (220km/ 5hr approx drive)
Stop At: Orchha, Orchha, Tikamgarh District, Madhya Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel, visit the Orchha Fort complex, which houses a large number of ancient monuments consisting of the fort, palaces, temple, and other edifices. The early 16th century fort complex which is accessed from an arched causeway, leads to a large gateway. This is followed by a large quadrangular open yard surrounded by palaces. These are Raja Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, a temple, gardens and pavilions. The battlements of the fort have ornamentation. Notable architectural features in the fort complex are projected balconies, open flat areas and decorated latticed windows.
Chaturbhuj Temple a multi-storied structure which is a blend of temple, fort and palace architectural features. The temple was originally built to deify an image of Rama, as the chief deity, which was installed in the Rama Raja Temple inside the Orchha Fort complex. The temple is noted for having one of the tallest Vimana among Hindu temples.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After sightseeing drive to Agra enroute visit Gwalior Fort a hill fort. The fort has been controlled by a number of different rulers in its history. The present-day fort consists of a defensive structure and two main palaces, Gujari Mahal and Man Mandir, built by Man Singh Tomar. The Gujari Mahal palace was built for Queen Mrignayani. It is now an archaeological museum. The second oldest record of “zero” in the world was found in a small temple, which is located on the way to the top. The inscription is around 1500 years old.
Continue drive to Agra, check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel
Day 13: Agra – Delhi (210km/ 5hr approx drive)
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Sunrise visit Taj Mahal an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the bank of the Yamuna river commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal, it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself.
After breakfast visit Agra Fort the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb a Mughal mausoleum commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.
After sightseeing drive to Delhi, direct drop off to airport to board flight for onward destination. Vehicle will remain on disposal if you are having the time for any activities till late night.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
