Indian Cultural Tour

Overview
A historic land, India has a history dates back to 5,000 years and bestowed with a very old cultures. Even today after several thousands years of its existence, India has well-retained its centuries old culture and traditions. You will find the traces of India's rich culture and traditions at various towns and cities of the country. With an aim to provide a look of India's cultural heritage, we have customized a special tour package for you. A 19 days tour, Indian Cultural Tour takes you to various historic sites of Northern, Central and Western India. Apart from plenty of sightseeing on this tour package you get a better understanding of India's diversified culture and traditions. From start of your tour in India's capital Delhi to the end of the tour in Mumbai, in between you will cover many important destinations. Delhi's Red Fort, Varanasi's Ghats and temples, Agra's Taj Mahal, Khajuraho's exquisite temples, Orchha's picturesque palaces and temples are some of the major highlights of this tour. Besides, the hill station of Pachmarhi (Madhya Pradesh) will take you close to the mother nature. Overall, Indian Cultural Tour is a nice tour package and you will get lot more during your tour. So stay with us, we will offer you more during your trip to India on this tour package.

Inclusions
Accommodation, Meal, Transport, Services of guides for sightseeing tours.

Exclusions
Shopping and other meals apart from breakfast, lunch and dinner at some selected destinations.

Detailed Itinerary
Namaste - We welcome you with folded hands

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
At the airport you will be greeted with a warm traditional welcome by our representative. Thereafter, he will transfer you to your hotel. Welcome to India, or as we say 'atithi devo bhava' (the guest is an incarnation of God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!

Overnight : At hotel in Delhi
Day 2 : Sightseeing in Delhi
On day two you will take a full day guided tour of Delhi right after your breakfast at the hotel. Your sightseeing tour consists of two parts- Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi has the splendour of the Mughal era in monuments such as the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid. A rickshaw ride along the busy Chandni Chowk is a unique experience. Either you will love it or hate it! Apart from this there is the pristine greenery of Rajghat. After lunch we will take you to explore the charms of New Delhi. The India Gate and its verdant surroundings, the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Lotus Temple and the Qutab Minar are the highlights of this tour.

Overnight : At hotel in Delhi

Day 3 : Delhi - Varanasi
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for boarding the flight to Varanasi. At the Varanasi airport our representative will receive you and take you to the hotel. At Varanasi you will be take a guided tour along the labyrinthine streets to reach the famous bathing spots and the temples reverberating with the chime of bells and the chanting of prayers and mantras.

Overnight : At hotel in Varanasi

Day 4 : Varanasi - Agra
Early in the morning, before the sun breaks above the ground, we will take you to the Daswamedh Ghat for a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. The boat will take you to the middle of the river, where at sunrise the sight unfolds before you. Then return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks of "Ganga". On your way back to the hotel, you will visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

After breakfast at the hotel you depart for Agra by flight. On arrival to Agra transfer to hotel. In the afternoon we'll go to see the Agra Fort- a colossal structure on the bank of river Yamuna, and the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah- the exquisite white marble structure, a precursor to the Taj. Also take an excursion to Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted capital city of Mughal Emperor Akbar- a poetry in red sandstone.

Overnight : At hotel in Agra

Day 5 : Agra - Khajuraho
Following breakfast we will drive to Taj Ganges parking place. From there we will take the battery operated bus to world famous monument of love Taj Mahal. The beauty and architecture of the Taj will certainly leave you spellbound. Thereafter we'll visit the Agra Fort and Akbar's mausoleum at Sikandra. Next you will be transferred to the airport to board the flight to Khajuraho. At Khajuraho you will be received by our representative and transferred to the your hotel. Late in the afternoon, you visit the famous temples designated as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The erotic sculptures of the Khajuraho temples will surely cast a spell on you.

Overnight : At hotel in Khajuraho

Day 6 : Khajuraho - Orchha - Gwalior
After breakfast we depart for Orchha - the medieval legacy in stone. It has three palaces - the Raj Mahal, Rai Parveen Mahal, Jahangir Mahal - each built by succeeding Maharajas in a similar style and combining to form a complex as imposing as that at Udaipur. Other places of interest includes Ram Raja Temple and Chaturbhuj Temple. From Orchha we proceed to Gwalior. On arrival check in at the hotel.

Overnight : At hotel in Gwalior

Day 7 : Gwalior - Shivpuri
On day seven just after breakfast your guided tour of Gwalior starts. Amongst the attractions, the Gwalior Fort, the Scindia Palace, the Gurjari Mahal, and the tombs of Ghaus Mohammed and Tansen will certainly impress you. From there we'll drive to Shivpuri and arrive in time for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Overnight : At hotel in Shivpuri

Day 8 : Sightseeing in Shivpuri
Your day begins with a visit to elegant chhatris or cenotaphs of Shivpuri. Shivpuri's royal ambience still lives on in its majestic palaces, hunting lodges, exquisitely adorned chhatris (cenotaphs) built by the Scindias. You also visit Bhadaiya Kund, a spot with immense scenic beauty. The place is known for its natural mineral spring. After lunch we will take you to the Madhav National Park- a veritable paradise for the wildlife lovers.

Overnight : At hotel in Shivpuri
Day 9 : Shivpuri - Ujjain
Following breakfast in the morning we'll set out for Ujjain. On arrival check in at your hotel. Rest of the day free to relax in your hotel room.

Overnight : At hotel in Ujjain

Day 10 : Sightseeing in Ujjain
After breakfast you proceed on a sightseeing trip of this renowned centre of Hindu pilgrimage. You will pay a visit to the Mahakaleshwar Temple, which enshrines one of the 12 Jyotirlingams. You also visit the Bada Ganeshji Ka Mandir- featuring the largest ornate statue of Lord Ganesha, and the Kaliadeh Palace.

Overnight : At hotel in Ujjain

Day 11 : Ujjain - Indore - Mandu
On day 11 in the morning we depart for Indore. Upon arrival, we visit the unique Kanch Mandir - the interiors of which are completely mirrored with pictures of sinners being tortured in the after life. You will also visit the museum, which has one of the best collections of medieval and pre-medieval Hindu sculpture in Madhya Pradesh. Afterwards, we proceed to Mandu and enroute visit Omkareshwar. This is an island with shaped like the sacred Hindu symbol 'OM'. Here you merge with hundreds of devotees paying obeisance before the Jyotirlinga. We continue our journey to Mandu and upon arrival check-in at the Tourist Cottage.

Overnight : At tourist cottage in Mandu

Day 12 : Sightseeing in Mandu
Today in the morning the tour guide will take you to a sightseeing tour of Mandu, also known as the city of Joy. A paradigm of Indo-Islamic architecture, Mandu is a romance in stone echoing with joyous life and the love tales of poet-prince Baz Bahadur for the beautiful Rani Roopmati. Enclosed by 45 kms of parapets and walls, it can be entered by 12 gates, the most important among these being the Delhi Darwaza, the main entrance of this fortress city.

Overnight : At tourist cottage in Mandu

Day 13 : Mandu - Bhopal
After breakfast we'll leave for Bhopal, capital city of Madhya Pradesh state. Enroute we have lunch at Indore and reach Bhopal in the evening. You will enjoy a free evening to shop and relax in your hotel room.

Overnight : At hotel in Bhopal

Day 14 : Bhopal - Sanchi - Bhopal
Today we'll go on an excursion to Sanchi. The serenity of this hill, crowned by a group of stupa and pillars representing the pinnacle of Buddhist art and architectural modes, will hold your attention throughout the day. Here, you will see the the great stupa No.1, the oldest stone structure in India, Stupa No.2, No.3 and the Ashoka Pillar. The Buddhist Vihara, the great bowl - carved out of one block of stone; the Gupta temple; and the museum- all will leave you in spells of awe. Late in the afternoon we return to Bhopal.

Overnight : At hotel in Bhopal

Day 15 : Bhopal - Pachmarhi
Just after breakfast we'll depart for Panchmarhi. Enroute you visit Bhimbetka, where paintings in over 500 caves depict the life of the pre-historic dwellers. You arrive at Pachmarhi by evening, on arrival check into your hotel. Enjoy a relaxed evening in your hotel room.

Overnight : At hotel in Pachmarhi

Day 16 : Sightseeing in Pachmarhi
Early in the morning we set out to explore this hill station where you meet nature in her pristine state. Geographically, Pachmarhi is a group of picturesque waterfalls. Along with the waterfalls, you visit some of the ancient temples which dot this place.

Overnight : At hotel in Pachmarhi

Day 17 : Pachmarhi - Jabalpur
Today we head for Jabalpur and arrive our destination in time. Upon arrive to Jabalpur check in at your hotel. After some rest proceed on sightseeing tour of the city. Here you will see the indelible impressions of the British rule in the spacious cantonment with its colonial residences and barracks. You will also note the commercial activities which is conspicuous in every facet of life here.

Overnight : At hotel in Jabalpur

Day 18 : Jabalpur - Mumbai
On day 18 once again you will explore the Jabalpur town. Later you will be transferred to the railway station to catch the overnight train to Mumbai.

Overnight : First Class Accommodation in train.
Day 19 : Mumbai Departure
Our representative will receive you at the station and transfer you to the hotel. In the afternoon, we'll take you to a city tour of Mumbai. The day is over with fabulous experiences in this fashion capital of India. Your dinner is followed by transfer to International Airport to board your flight of departure.

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One of my friends has suggested me this tour package. On his suggestion I booked this tour package alongwith my family members. Earlier we were thinking Indian Cultural Tour would be like other tour package, but we got and experienced much more than our expectations on this tour.


Our trip to India was a fantastic experience. We visited so many historical places of India and observed the Indian culture closely. Truly speaking Indian people are very nice, friendly and helpful as well. We will remember India for a long time.


Of course, theme of the tour package was Indian culture but I got to see another aspect of India as well. I never expected that India's capital Delhi would be so much developed. At the very beginning of my tour Delhi's shopping malls impresses me a lot, I did plenty of shopping and the rates of the goods were cheap too. I would suggest all visit India on this tour package and don't forget to do shopping in Delhi.