Varanasi and Taj Mahal Trip North India

Day 01: Varanasi

Arrive at Varanasi and transfer to Hotel, check inn to Hotel. Varanasi, Varanasi, a city of spiritualism where the people are living by following their great culture and traditions. It is believed that Kashi is the most oldest city which was created by the God Shiva Himself. People, who are living in this city consider themselves great disciples of the Lord Shiva. They believe that they are blessed by God directly that’s why they have the chance to live in Varanasi. People of Kashi really enjoy and live their cultural, traditional, spiritual and intellectual beliefs in God. In the evening proceed to celebrate Ganga Aarti at Dashashawmwdha Ghat.  Ganga Aarti, Ganga aarti is a great event to see in Varanasi at the Ganga ghat at each evening performed by the priests in the most stunning way. It is considered as the incomplete tour to Varanasi without seeing the Gange Aarti. Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 02: Varanasi

Early morning proceed to Dhashashawamedha Ghat for Bopat ride for 45 minute from Dhashawamedha ghat to Manikanika Ghat, during boat ride the guide will explain about the Ghat, each and everything. After finish the boat ride,  after 40 – 45 minutes  walk visit Kashi Vishwnath Temple, It is the temple of the Lord Shiva Lingam which is made up of the gold and looks very dazzling. It can be visited in any season but the monsoon season has religious importance. Maha Shivaratri is celebrated here with lots of courage and joy. Back to Hotel and after breakfast, visit Sarnath, It is the great place where Lord Buddha had given his first sermon to his followers after getting the enlightenment. An attractive museum, Deer Park, Stupas at the Sarnath increases its beauty. After visit sarnath take rest of sightseeing of Varanasi visit temples & Banaras Hindu University ( BHU), Banaras Hindu University also referred as BHU. It is a public central university situated in Varanasi, established by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya in the year 1916. It is one of the best and largest universities in Asia having over 20,000 students. Over night stay at Hotel. 

Day 03: Varanasi – Allahabad

After breakfast drive to Allahabad, arrival and check  into Hotel. Allahabad,  Allahabad is among the largest cities of Uttar Pradesh and situated at the confluence of three rivers- Ganga, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati. The meeting point is known as Triveni and is especially sacred to Hindus. The earlier settlements of the Aryans were established in this city, then known as Prayag” Prayagasya Praveshshu Papam Nashwati Tatkshanam. PM city tour of Allahabad & Sangam. Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 04: Allahabad – Lucknow

After breakfast drive to Lucknow, arrival and check in to Hotel. Lucknow, Avadh is claimed to be among the most ancient of Hindu states. According to popular legend, Ramchandra of Ayodhya, the hero of the Ramayana, gifted, the territory of Lucknow to his devoted brother Lakshman after he had conquered Sri Lanka and completed his term of exile in the jungle. Therefore, people say that the original name of Lucknow was Lakshmanpur, popularly known as Lakhanpur or Lachmanpur. The city of Ayodhya itself, forty miles away from Lakshmanpur, was reported to be full of great riches: "Its streets, well arranged, were refreshed with ceaseless streams of water its walls, variously ornamented, resembled the checkered surface of a chess-board. Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 05: Lucknow

After breakfast fullday sight seeing of Lucknow visit, Asafi Masjid, Bada Imambara,  Chhatar Manjil, Chhota Imambara, Clock Tower, La Martiniere College, Residency, Rami Darwaza, Shahnajaf Imambara. Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 06: Lucknow – Agra

After breakfast drive to Agra, arrive and check inn to Hotel, Agra, Agra, The city has little else to recommend it. Pollution, especially smog and litter, is rampant and travellers are pestered by swarms of touts and hawkers at every monument, mosque, temple or palace. That said, the sites are some of the wonders of the world and no trip to India is complete without at least one visit to the Taj Mahal. Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 07: Agra

After breakfast full day sight seeing of Agra, visit, One of the wonder of the world “The Taj Mahal”, Taj Mahal known as the "monuments of love" Built by Shahjehan as a fabulous memorial of refined elegance and superb craftsmanship for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, Agra Fort, Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The fort is also known as Lal Qila, Fort Rouge and Red Fort of Agra,  Agra Fort built by Akbar in Red Sandstone when he was through with the consolidation of his power after accession to power in 1654, Agra Fort worked both as a military strategic point as well as the royal residence. PM visit, Itmad-ud-daula, Itmad Ud Daula has a special place in the chronicles of both history as well as architecture. This is precisely because Itmad ud Daula is the very first tomb in India that is entirely made out of Marble. This is actually a mausoleum that overlooks the River Yamuna and is a tomb of Mir Ghiyas Beg, a minister in the court of Shah Jahan. Visit Marble Factory in the evening. Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 08: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri -  Jaipur

After breakfast drive to jaipur, on the way visit Fatehpur Sikri, a short distance from Agra, was the first planned Mughal city. Later his descendant the emperor Shahjehan was to construct Shahjehanabad in Delhi to rival the beauty of the legendary Persian city of Isfahan. Created from the local red sandstone Fatehpur Sikri was an architect’s delight featuring end number of stunning elements to add to its Indo-Islamic beauty. Arrive at Jaipur and check inn to Hotel. Jaipur, Jaipur  a bustling capital city and a business centre with all the trappings of a modern metropolis but yet flavoured strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveller. Jaipur is named after its founder, the warrior and astronomer sovereign, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh (ruled 1700 to 1743). The decision to move out of his hilltop capital Amer was also compelled by reasons of growing population and paucity of water. After several centuries of invasions the north was now quiet and the wealth of the kingdom had considerably increased.  Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 09: Jaipur

After breakfast proceed to Amber Fort, It is situated about 11 kilometres from Jaipur and was the ancient citadel of the ruling Kachwahas of Amber, before the capital was shifted to the plains, the present day Jaipur.  The Amber Fort set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Constructed by Raja Man Singh I in 1592 and completed by Mirja Raja Jai Singh the fort was made in red sand stone and white marble. After Lunch visit City Palace, city Palace is located the heart of the walled city, the City Palace Complex gives you an idea about the farsightedness of the founder of Jaipur Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. He left behind a legacy of some of the most imposing and magnificent architecture in the city. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh built many buildings but some of the structures were also built by later rulers. The palace is a blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture and the ex-royal family still lives in a part of the palace. Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory built by Raja Jai Singh II in 18th century. Check out detailed information on history, architecture, and visiting hours of Jantar Mantar. Hawa Mahal, The poet king Sawai Pratap Singh built this palace of winds. This is  easily the most well-known landmarks of Jaipur and is also its icon. Located in the City Palace complex, it is best viewed from the road outside. This five-storey building overlooking the busy bazaar street is a fascinating example of Rajput architecture and artistry with its delicately honeycombed 953 pink sandstone windows known as 'jharokhas'. It was originally built for the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday life and processions in the city from their veiled comfort. In evening visit Jewellery  & rough factory. over night stay at Hotel

Day 10: Jaipur – Delhi

After breakfast drive to Delhi. Arrival Delhi and check inn to Hotel for over night stay OR transfer to Airport /Railway station to board flight/train to your next destination.

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