India is best known for its ancient culture and heritage. The primeval temples, rock cut caves, magnificent forts, splendid palaces perfectly exhibits the royal lifestyle of the Indian Rulers who have ruled India during different centuries. From North to South or East to West every dimension of India is distinctive from each other. Monuments are not just the structures made up of sand and stones but they provide you a real vision of thousands year old rich culture and heritage of India. Its diverse cultures, languages, customs, traditions and architecture of existing sculptures are a showcase of the ancient India. This royal Classical Indian Heritage Tour ensures you of a real experience of the rich Cultural Heritage of this majestic land.
On your arrival at New Delhi International Airport, our representative will traditionally welcome (Swagat) you and assist you in check-in to your pre booked hotel. Relax for a day after a long flight and prepare for the further trip. Here you have successfully completed your first day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Delhi.
Tour Highlights: Redfort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi Museum), Humayun`s Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our professional Tour guide and will be taken for the sight-seeing of Old and New Delhi. Today`s highlights will be Redfort, Jama Masjid, Humayun`s Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar. You tour will start from the Old Delhi and will end at New Delhi. Delhi has two different faces the “old” and the “new” and each of her face will give you a complete different experience. New Delhi offers you Modern Architecture, Luxury Hotels, classy café`s, bars and business centers. On the other side, the face of Old Delhi offers you splendid history of Delhi which served as the capital of Islamic India. During afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice Indian restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the tour return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your second day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Delhi.
Tour Highlights: Evening Prayer and Ganges Ghat
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and transfer to Delhi Airport for your onward journey to Varanasi. On your arrival at Varanasi Airport, you will be picked-up by Trip India representative and will be taken to your pre-booked Hotel. Check-in at your hotel and relax.
Varanasi is famous in Hindu and Buddhist religion and has been a learning centre for decades. It is located on the bank of the Holy River Ganges and which is also considered to be one of the Goddess.
After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken to the Ghat (River Bank) of Ganges. Here you will see devotees taking bath in the Ganges which is considered to be the most auspicious ritual in the Hindu culture. You will also learn about the dead who are cremated on the sanctified steps at the riverbank. Here you will become a part of devotees and will experience the evening Aarti (Prayer) which is performed at the Ghat of River Ganges. The prayer is performed by flaming oil lamps in worship of River Ganges. Watching this beautiful ceremony which is accompanied by lights, drums and chanting, the entire Ghat lit with oil lamps floating on the river. At the completion of Evening Aarti return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your third day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Varanasi.
Tour Highlights: Varanasi Temple Visits, Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Ashoka Pillar and Sarnath Museum
Early morning, take a boat ride on the River Ganges and experience a bravura scenic, as hundreds of devotees step into the cold water of River Ganges as per Religious customs. You will watch devotees doing chanting, offering prayers and offering holy water of River Ganges to the rising sun. Later return to the Hotel for your Breakfast. After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide for a guided tour to Sarnath which is at a distance of 10 Kms from the main city. We will visit the Deer Park, where the Lord Buddha preached on five disciples. Next we will visit tall Dhamek Stupa, which is one of the most famous Buddhist sculpture in India, Later our representative will take you to the Sarnath Pillar. The National Emblem of India is also a close replica of this architecture. During afternoon, enjoy a regional cuisine in your Lunch at a nice Indian restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. Later visit to Kashivishwanath Temple. In the evening, we will go for a boat ride along Varanasi`s riverbank and here you will see thousands of devotees attending evening prayers by flaming oil lamps in worship of River Ganges. Watching this beautiful scene from the boat ride is unforgettable. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your fourth day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Varanasi.
Tour Highlights: Triveni Sangam, Someshwar Mahadev Temple and Akbar`s Fort
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and further drive to Allahabad. Today`s tour highlights will be Triveni Sangam, Someshwar Mahadev Temple, River trip and Akbar`s Fort. Triveni Sangam is an important auspicious point where two of the holiest river Ganges, Yamuna meets one of the mythical rivers Saraswati. Visit the Someshwar Mahadev Temple which is an ancient Temple and it is amongst many holy places in Allahabad. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch in a nice Indian restaurant. Allahabad has many good restaurants which serves international cuisines. Later we will visit Akbar`s Fort which is situated on the banks of river Yamuna and it is a must visit place for people travelling to Allahabad. The prime attractions are the Design element and the Saraswati Kund.
In the evening, you will be assisted by Incredible India representative for boarding your train to Khajuraho. Here you have successfully completed your fifth day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight on Board.
Tour Highlights: Temples Tour (Lakshmana Temple, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Devi Jagdambi Temple, Khajuraho Temple and Chatrubhuj Temple)
Early morning upon your arrival at Khajuraho Station, you will be picked-up by Incredible India representative and will be taken to your pre-booked Hotel. Check-in at relax after overnight journey. Later you will be picked-up by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Khajuraho sightseeing. Today`s tour highlights will be Temples Tour (Lakshmana Temple, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Devi Jagdambi Temple, Khajuraho Temple and Chatrubhuj Temple). The architectural style of the Khajuraho temples is very different from the temple prototype of that period. During afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice Indian restaurant and continue to explore the Indian Heritage. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your sixth day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Khajuraho.
Tour Highlights: Jehangir Mahal, Orchha Fort, Ram Raja Temple, Chhatris Cenotaphs and Sri Laxmi Narayan Temple
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Jhansi. En-route we will visit Orchha for sightseeing and the highlights will be Sri Laxmi Narayan Temple, Jehangir Mahal, Orchha Fort, Ram Raja Temple and Chhatris Cenotaphs. In the afternoon, enjoy your lunch at a nice countryside restaurant and continue to witness the Indian heritage. At the end of sightseeing, further drive to Jhansi. On your arrival at Jhansi, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your seventh day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Jhansi.
Tour Highlights: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula
After breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and transfers to Jhansi Railway Station for your onward travel to Agra. The duration of the journey from Jhansi to Agra is around 3 Hrs. On your arrival at Agra Railway Station, you will be picked-up by Incredible India representative and will be taken to your pre-booked Hotel. Check-in at your Hotel and freshen-up. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Agra sightseeing. Today`s Tour Highlights will be Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Fort.
Taj Mahal: Visit the most beautiful monument of India and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, The Taj Mahal. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is a must sight-seeing for all visitors to India and one of the most beautiful architectural achievements in the world. It is considered to be a symbol of enduring love. Taj Mahal is made up of opulent white marble and is a symbol of sentiments, purity and simplicity. This is the only monuments which has touched the hearts of people from all corners of the world.
(Important Note: Taj Mahal remains closed in every Friday)
After TajMahal, take a break and have your lunch at a nice Indian restaurant and then continue with the sightseeing.
Agra Fort: After lunch we will proceed for Agra Fort. This fort was constructed by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D and it includes much other architecture like the Moti Masjid and Musanman Burj. It is believed that Shah Jahan was imprisoned and died here.
Itmad-ud-Daula Fort: Itmad-ud-Daula Fort also sometimes described as Jewel box and is a Mughal mausoleum located in the city of Agra. It is also famous with another name Baby Taj as it is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
Later visit the local market to experience the fine Marble Art work which is still being done in Agra by the descendants of the families of builders and artists of the Taj Mahal.
At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your eighth day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Agra.
Tour Highlights: Fatehpur Sikri, City Palace and Jantar Mantar
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and further drive to Jaipur. En-route we will visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri is a fascinating ghost city and it was built in the 16th century. It is located at a distance of 37 kms from Agra City. Mughal Emperor Akbar, at the age of 26 years did not have a successor and founded this historical site, Fatehpur Sikri. He went to a saint called Shaikh Salim Chishti who used to live in a city called Sikri. His blessing gave Akbar 3 sons. In return as a gesture, Akbar built a whole new city in Sikri. Akbar named this new capital Fatehpur Sikri or the City of Victory. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendor.
After Fatehpur Sikri sightseeing, we will further drive to Jaipur. On your arrival at Jaipur, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and freshen-up. After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Jaipur sightseeing. Today`s tour highlights will be City Palace and Jantar Mantar. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your ninth day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Tour Highlights: Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal & Laxminarayan Temple
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Jaipur sightseeing. Today`s highlights will be Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal and Laxminarayan Temple. During afternoon, treat yourself with famous Rajasthani cuisine in your Lunch at a nice Indian restaurant and then continue for the rest of the sightseeing. At the end of the tour return to your hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your tenth day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Tour Highlights: Ajmer Sharif Shrine, Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Pushkar Fair and Local Market
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and further drive to Pushkar. En-route we will visit Ajmer Sharif.
Ajmer Sharif: Ajmer Sharif is a respected shrine of Saint Moinuddin Chishti located at Ajmer. The shrine has the grave of the honored Saint Moinuddin Chishti. Ajmer city is surrounded by the Aravalli Hills. It is a pilgrimage centre for the shrine of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and is also the base station for visiting Pushkar.
Later, further drive to Pushkar. On your arrival at Pushkar, check-in to your pre-reserved Hotel and freshen-up. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for local sightseeing of Pushkar.
Pushkar Lake: According to Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma is the creator of the Universe and Lotus is the birth place of Lord Brahma. It is believed that at the time when Universe was created, a Lotus flower sprang from the navel of Lord Vishnu (One of the Trinity Gods) and gave birth to Lord Brahma. Then Lord Brahma had thrown this Lotus to select a suitable spot. Lotus struck at this particular place of Pushkar and water came out from the flower and gave it a shape of holy Pushkar Lake which is till date is valued as a pilgrimage place for Hindus. Apart from pilgrims thousands of foreign travelers also visit Pushkar to take a Holy bath in this sacred Lake.
Brahma Temple: It is an important pilgrimage place for the Hindus and is located in the Pushkar. This is the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in India. This place is filled with natural beauty and it holds and has special existence in the hearts of Hindus. The surroundings of the Temple are breathtaking beautiful with and is surrounded by Aravalli Hills.
Pushkar Fair is famous across the Globe and thousands of Domestic & International devotees or travelers visit Pushkar on this occasion. If you are lucky to be in Pushkar between 30th October – 6th November 2014 then you can also become a part of this world famous Pushkar Fair.
At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your eleventh day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight stay at Pushkar.
Tour Highlights: Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park and Umaid Bhawan Palace
After Breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Jodhpur. On your arrival at Jodhpur, check-in at your Hotel and freshen-up. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Jodhpur sightseeing. Today`s tour highlights will be Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park and Umaid Bhawan Palace. In the afternoon, enjoy Rajasthan cuisine in your Lunch at a nice restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the tour return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twelfth day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Jodhpur.
Tour Highlights: Ranak Pur Temple
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Udaipur. En-route we will visit Ranak Pur for sightseeing.
Ranakpur Temple is world famous temple as it is amongst five most important shrines for Jain religion in India. This bravura holy temple is made up of light colored marble. This temple dates back to the 15th Century and is famed for its unique architecture. Ranakpur Temple is devoted to Lord Adinath. This temple is constructed on elevated platform which has nine basements and around 84 statues of Gods. The temple has 1444 pillars which are beautifully adorned. Shrines of Lord Parswanath, Neminath and Surya Narayan are located in the surroundings of the Temple.
During afternoon, enjoy your lunch at a nice countryside restaurant and then continue drive to Udaipur. On your arrival at Udaipur, check-in at your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your thirteenth day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Udaipur.
Tour Highlights: Lake Pichola, Lake Palace, City Palace, Saheliyon Ki Bari and Bagore ki Haveli
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Udaipur sightseeing. Udaipur is often described as city of Lakes. Today`s tour highlights will be Lake Pichola, Lake Palace, City Palace, Saheliyon Ki Bari and Bagore ki Haveli. During afternoon, retreat yourself with famous Rajasthani cuisine in your lunch and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your fourteenth day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Udaipur.
Tour Highlights: Dhobi Ghat, Prince of Wales Museum, Juhu Beach and Marine Drive
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and transfer to Udaipur Airport for your onward flight to Mumbai. On your arrival at Mumbai Airport, you will be picked-up by Incredible India representative and will be taken to your pre-reserved Hotel. Check-in at your Hotel and freshen-up. After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Mumbai sightseeing. Today tour highlights will be Gateway of India, Juhu Beach, Dhobi Ghat, Prince of Wales Museum and Marine Drive. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your fifteenth day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Mumbai.
Tour Highlights: Gateway of India and Elephanta Caves
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken on an excursion tour to Elephanta Caves. This is a World Heritage site and the archeological structure on the caves dates back from 5th to 8th century. The Elephanta Caves is an immense traveler attraction located on an island in the environs of Mumbai. The Elephanta Island is located 10 km away from the Gateway of India in Mumbai and can be reached by Ferryboat. Explore the caves to its fullest. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your sixteenth day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Mumbai.
Tour Highlights: Bibi Ka Maqbara (Replica of Taj Mahal), Daulatabad Fort and Grihneshwar Temple
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and transfer to Mumbai Airport for your onward flight to Aurangabad. On your arrival at Aurangabad Airport, you will be picked-up by Incredible India representative and will be taken to your pre-reserved Hotel. Check-in at your Hotel and freshen-up. After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Aurangabad sightseeing. Today tour highlights will be Bibi Ka Maqbara (Replica of Taj Mahal), Daulatabad Fort and Grihneshwar Temple. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your seventeenth day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Aurangabad.
Tour Highlights: Ajanta and Ellora Caves
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken on an excursion tour of Ajanta and Ellora Caves (UNESCO World Heritage Site). There are around 300 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments In Ajanta Caves and Ellora is one of the largest rock-hewn monastic temple complexes in the world. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch at a nice India restaurant and proceed for further sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your eighteenth day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Aurangabad.
Tour Highlights: St. Thomas Mount, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Marina Beach
After breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and transfers to Aurangabad Airport for your onward flight to Chennai. On your arrival at Chennai Airport, you will be picked-up by Incredible India representative and will be taken to your pre-booked Hotel. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Chennai sightseeing. Today`s tour highlights will be St. Thomas Mount, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, and Marina Beach. In the afternoon, treat yourself with famous South Indian cuisine in your Lunch and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of sightseeing, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your nineteenth day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is Free for Leisure.
Overnight at Chennai.
Tour Highlights: San Thome Basilica, Vadapalani Andavar Temple, Fort St George and Edward Eliot`s Beach
After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Chennai sightseeing. Today`s tour highlights will be San Thome Basilica, Vadapalani Andavar Temple, Marina beach, Fort St George and Edward Eliot`s Beach. In the afternoon, enjoy a regional cuisine in your Lunch and proceed for further sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twentieth day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Chennai.
Tour Highlights: The Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, Descent of Ganges, Varaha Cave Temple, Tiger Cave and Thirukadalmallai
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Mahabalipuram. On your arrival at Mahabalipuram, check-in at your pre-reserved hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Mahabalipuram sightseeing. Today`s tour highlights will be The Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, Descent of Ganges, Varaha Cave Temple, Tiger Cave and Thirukadalmallai. In the afternoon, relax in a nice restaurant and enjoy your Lunch and continue with the further sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-first day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Mahabalipuram.
Tour Highlights: Auroville, Sri Aurbindo Ashram, French War Memorial and Promenade Beach
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Pondicherry/Puducherry. On your arrival at Pondicherry, check-in at your pre-reserved hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Pondicherry/ Puducherry sightseeing. Today`s tour highlights will be Auroville, Sri Aurbindo Ashram, French War Memorial and Promenade Beach. In the afternoon, relax in a nice restaurant and enjoy your Lunch and continue with the further sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-second day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Pondicherry/Puducherry.
Tour Highlights: Brihadeeswarar Temple, Royal Museum and Thanjavur Palace
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Tanjore/Thanjavur. On your arrival at Tanjore check-in at your pre-reserved hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Tanjore/Thanjavur sightseeing. Today`s tour highlights will be Brihadeeswarar Temple, Royal Museum and Thanjavur Palace. In the afternoon, enjoy regional palate in a nice restaurant and continue for further sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-third day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Tanjore.
Tour Highlights: Rock-Hewn temples, Rock Fort Temples, Jambukeshwara Temple, Ranganathaswamy Temple and Srirangam Temple
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Trichy (City of Temples). On your arrival at Trichy, check-in at your pre-reserved hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Trichy sightseeing. Today`s tour highlights will be Rock-Hewn temples, Rock Fort Temples, Jambukeshwara Temple, Ranganathaswamy Temple and Srirangam Temple. In the afternoon, enjoy regional palate in a nice restaurant and continue with further sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-fourth day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Trichy.
Tour Highlights: Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal and Gandhi Memorial
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Madurai. On your arrival at Madurai, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and freshen-up. After Lunch, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Madurai sightseeing. Today`s tour highlights will be Meenakshi Temple (World Heritage sites of India), Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal and Gandhi Memorial. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your twenty-fifth day of Classic Indian Heritage Tour.
Evening is free for Leisure.
Overnight at Madurai.
After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and transfer to Madurai Airport for your onward flight to Chennai. On your arrival at Chennai Airport, you will be assisted by Incredible India representative for your onward flight to your Country or to the next Destination.
Here you have successfully completed your Classic Indian Heritage Tour. We sincerely thank you for choosing Incredible India for your travel arrangements and we appreciate your patronage and wish you for a safe journey.
