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| Golden Triangle Tour with Rishikesh, Mathura and Pushkar ( 13 Days / 12 Nights
) Duration : 13 Days / 12 Nights
Destinations : Delhi to Rishikesh with a visit to Haridwar - Rishikesh to Mathura - Mathura to Agra - Agra to Pushkar - Pushkar to Jaipur - Jaipur to Delhi by car . Dy 01 – Arrive Delhi Day 02 – At Delhi New Delhi visiting Qutab Minar – 234 feet high tower. The Qutab Minar itself is a soaring tower of victory that was started in 1193, immediately after the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi. It is nearly 73m(243ft) high and tapers from a 15m(50ft) diameter base to just 2.5m(9ft) at the top. The tower has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony. The first three storeys are made of red sandstone, the fourth and the fifth of marble & sandstone. Also visit the Tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun. Built in the mid-16th century by Haji Begum, the Persian-born senior wife of Humayun, the second Mughal emperor, this is a wonderful early example of Mughal architecture. The elements in its design – a squat building, high arched entrances that let in light, topped by a bulbous dome and surrounded by formal gardens – were to be refined over the years to the magnificence of the Taj Mahal in Agra. Drive past India Gate (War Memorial), President’s House, which was once the Viceroy’s Palace, Parliament House and Secretariat buildings. Overnight at the hotel. Day 03 – Delhi to Rishikesh with a visit to Haridwar Haridwar is considered very holy, as this is the point from where the Ganges emerges from the Himalayas to begin its slow progress across the plains. The main ghat 'Har ki Pauri' (the footsteps of God) is suppose to be the precise spot where the Ganges leaves the mountains and enters the plains. Consequently the river's power to wash away sins at this spot is superlative and endorsed by a footprint of Vishnu left on a stone here. After visiting Haridwar continue on to Rishikesh and check in at the hotel for overnight stay. Rest of the evening is left free to relax from long days travel. Rishikesh, the gateway to Himalayas, is considered as the Mecca for Yoga and Meditation centres. Rishikesh nestled in the Tehri-Garhwal region of Uttaranchal abounds in natural splendour. The spectacle of the Ganga rushing through the Himalayan foothills is an awesome sight. Several temples dot the banks of the Ganga at Rishikesh. Rishikesh is located at a height of about 1360 feet above sea level. It is believed that several yogis and sages lived and practised penance here. Check in at the hotel on arrival for overnight stay. Day 04 - At Rishikesh Day 05 – At Rishikesh Day 06 – Rishikesh to Mathura Mathura - Considered to be the birth place of Lord Krishna, Mathura, a small town on the River Yamuna in the state of Uttar Pradesh, is an important place of pilgrimage in the country. Krishna is supposed to be the best known, best loved and most complex of Lord Vishnu's manifestations. It is a place of temples and shrines bustling with the thousands of devotees who come to visit this place of Lord Krishna. There is the splendid temple at the Katra Keshav Dev which marks the spot believed to be Shri Krishna Janmasthan by his devotees. There is another beautiful shrine, the Gita Mandir, on the Mathura-Vrindavan Road which has a fine image of Shri Krishna in its sanctum. The whole of the Bhagwad Gita is inscribed on the walls of this temple. Another most popular shrine at Mathura is the Dwarikadhish Temple to the north of the town. Vishram Ghat is the most important of all the 25 ghats in Mathura today. It is believed that Shri Krishna took his rest here after killing Kansa. The aarti held at the Vishram Ghat is a spectacular sight. It is also said that no pilgrimage to Mathura is complete without a visit to its kunds. According to tradition, there were 159 ancient kunds in all. Of these only four can be seen. These are the Shiv Tal Kund, Potara Kund , Balbhadra Kund and Saraswati Kund. The town has also a number of Shaivite temples. Day 07 - Mathura to Agra Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Vrindavan - Located at a distance of 15 km from Mathura in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Vrindavan is another major place of pilgrimage among the Hindus. Also known as Vrindaban, Brindavan, or Brindavana, or Brindaban, this holy place is the site of the original forest or forested region, in which Lord Krishna spent his childhood. It is believed that Lord Krishna was raised there in the cow-herding village of Gokula by His foster parents. Vrindavan is today famous for its numerous temples-both old and new. Some of the notable ones are The Madan Mohan Temple located near the Kali Ghat, the oldest existent temple in Vrindavan today. The Banke-Bihari Temple is another popular shrine at Vrindavan. The famous Radha Vallabh Temple has the crown of Radha-Rani placed next to the Shri Krishna idol in the sanctum. The Jaipur Temple is a richly embellished and opulent temple. There is also the Shahji Temple where the idols at the temple are popularly known as the Chhote Radha Raman. Considered to be the abode of Lord Krishna, it is one of India's most holiest cities with more than 5000 temples dedicated to Lord Krishna. Later drive to Agra and check into the hotel. Time free to relax.
Overnight at the hotel. Day 08 - Tue – Agra to Pushkar Afternoon proceed to Pushkar by car enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri 40 kms (25 miles) from Agra - a cultural and imperial capital conceived and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings within the city including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti and Panch Mahal. Arrive and check into tented camp for overnight stay. Day 09 – At Pushkar Day 10 – Pushkar to Jaipur Afternoon proceed for city sightseeing tour covering Maharaja’s City Palace - which occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. The outer wall was built by Jai Singh, but other additions are much more recent, some dating from the start of this century. Today, the palace is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The palace now houses a museum containing rare manuscripts, fine specimens of Rajput and Mughal paintings and weapons. Also visit Jantar Mantar- an observatory, next to the entrance of the City Palace, begun by Jai Singh in 1728. Jai Singh’s passion for astronomy was even more notable than his prowess as warrior and before commencing construction, he sent scholars abroad to study foreign observatories. Jantar Mantar appears to be just a curious collection of sculptures but in fact each construction has a specific purpose, such as measuring the positions of stars, altitudes and azimuths and calculating eclipses. Overnight at the hotel. Day 11 – At JaipurMorning after breakfast at the hotel visit Amber Fort - the ancient capital of the state until 1728. The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside and overlooking a lake, which reflects its terraces and ramparts. Visit the Jagmandir the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors, Jal Mahal and the Temple of Kali. You ride up to the ramp of this 11th Century Bastion atop a gaily decorated elephant. Afternoon free for self exploration of the city. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 – Jaipur to Delhi by car Overnight at the hotel. Day 13 – Depart Delhi |
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