DURATION
: 6 Nights / 7 Days
DESTINATIONS : Delhi - Mathura
- Vrindavan - Agra - Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Delhi
Day 01: Arrive - DelhiOur
representative will receive you at international airport and
transfer to hotel by private car. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day
02: DelhiAfter breakfast depart for sightseeing of Old
Delhi by private car with an English speaking guide to visit -
Ferozshah Kotla, Rajghat, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and
Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir). Return to hotel for lunch.
After lunch depart for sightseeing of New Delhi by the same car and
guide to visit - India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Bahai Temple, Lotus
Temple, Akshardham Temple, Qutab

Minar,
Iron Pillar and driving through the Diplomatic Enclave to see the
various High Commission, Central Secretariat Buildings, Rashtrapati
Bhawan and The Parliament House. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03: Delhi - AgraAfter breakfast early in
the morning drive to Agra enrouting SIKANDARA and check-in at hotel
in Agra.
AGRA - Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar
and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a
befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name
Dar-ul-Khilafat (seat of the Emperor). Today a visitor to Agra is
caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and
white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that
irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still
retains.
It is not surprising, that modern Agra still
reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the
narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to
the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
TAJ MAHAL :Little
needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the
soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah
Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beloved queen
Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was
designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its
stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted
particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and
some of the best inlay work ever seen. Proceed for visit to the
world famous heritage monuments Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and
Itmadullah's Tomb with English speaking guide. Enjoy battery van
ride. Return to hotel and relax in the evening. Overnight stay at
Agra.
Day 04: Agra - Mathura / Vrindavan - DelhiEarly
morning after breakfast drive to Mathura 50 Km far from Agra. The
Birth Place of Lord Krishna. You can see the Jail ( Prison ), Where
the Lord Krishna Born. There is many temples, Ashrams and other
places where the Lord Krishna Lived there Childhood and became after
the King. After Lunch you will proceed for Vrindavan and visit the
WORLD FAMOUS BANKE BIHARI TEMPLE, ISCKON TEMPLE and other temples.
After drive to Amber, the capital of the gallant Rajputs from 1037
to 1728 AD.
Day 05: Delhi / Haridwar (225 km/5 hrs.)Early
morning post breakfast drive to Haridwar at 0900 hrs. It is located
at the foothills of the lower Himalayan Shivalik mountains, on the
banks of River Ganges (Ganga), and is an important pilgrimage site
for the Hindus. When the Ganges leaves the mountains and enters the
plains, Haridwar is the first major town on the plains. Though the
Ganges does not lose its rapids completely, nevertheless it becomes
very quiet and calm here. Haridwar has earned fame as being the
place, which has been blessed by the trinity of the Lords Shiva,
Vishnu and Brahma. It is also one of the major Shaktipeeths. Down
the ages, Haridwar has purified the mind, the body and the soul of
people not only in spiritual or religious terms but as a major
learning centre for arts, science and culture. Upon arrival check-in
the hotel. Later in the afternoon visit Mansa Devi temple and in the
evening enjoy the spectacular view of 'Aarti' at Har Ki Pauri. IN
the evening spend your time on the Ghat. Overnight stay at the
hotel.
Day
06: Haridwar - Rishikesh - Haridwar (25 km / 1 hr)After
breakfast, we drive to Rishikesh, a very important Hindu pilgrimage
destination. This is also a cluster of a number of Ashrams and
temples giving the entire place a spiritual feeling. The ceaseless
flow of the river, regarded as Goddess Ganga (ganges) adds to the
beauty and the purity of the place. Along the river, the area is
filled with thick green forests in the all-mountainous region.
Rishikesh is famous for its yoga sessions that are taught here by
many yoga experts. Besides the sadhus and saints, a mass of tourists
too visit this place every year to have a look at this much heard
about place.
If the wonderful scenery and the numerous
pilgrimage sites were not enough, Rishikesh also makes some of the
most popular adventure sport destinations of India. River rafting,
trekking, rock climbing, hiking etc are some of the activities one
can easily opt for here. We will be visiting Laxman Jhula, Ram
Jhula, Geeta Bhawan and other temples & ashrams, Later in the
evening drive back to Hotel in Haridwar for overnight stay at
Rishikesh.
Day 07: Haridwar- Delhi (225 km / 5 hrs.)After
breakfast, morning at leisure on the banks of the holy river Ganges
and visiting Ashram. Later in the afternoon at 1500 hrs we drive
back to Delhi. On arrival transfer to International Airport or
proceed your onward Journey.
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