Annual Pushkar Fair 2007

GEMS OF INDIA 2007

Oct 21 to Nov 09 (if you include the extension will be Nov 12, 2007)
Fully escorted by Alba Holloman. This program begins in Delhi (India) Nov 03,2007 and ends in Delhi Nov 20)


Optional to Mumbai Nov 30 to Dec 04, base on 10 persons 
Duration : 23 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Orcha - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Samode - Pushkar - Jodphur - Rohet - Udaipur - Delhi - USA

Gems of India with Pushkar Fair.

12 Nov 07 Arrival into Delhi 

After passing the immigration and customs formalities you will be met by our representative to transfer you to the Taj Palace Hotel. 

13 Nov 07 Delhi  

Morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting the Raj Ghat, the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India, and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire. (Red fort is closed on Monday)

Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar. drive along the ceremonial avenue Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and the President’s Residence and end the tour With a drive through Diplomatic Enclave.

 

14 Nov 07 Delhi / Varanasi 9 W 723 1040/1150 Hrs

This morning take flight to Varanasi the Hindu city Varanasi stands on the banks of the holy river Ganges, a city of more than a thousand temples and shrines. It is here that millions of Hindus come to wash away their sins, where the great Gautam Buddha first preached 25 centuries ago, where Asia largest residential university was founded and is still a centre for art and learning. Varanasi principle attraction is a long string of bathing ghats, which line the river. Pilgrims belonging to all religions/castes come to this sacred place to wash away their sins.Renowned for it’s silk saris and carpets, Varanasi drawshuge crowds of people who throng the shops to buy famous Benarasi sarees.

Sightseeing in Varanasi includes the visit to the Ghats, Vishwanath Temple if time permits visit the Mother Theresa center. Evening visit the Ganga Ghat for the famous Ganga Puja. Overnight at Hotel Taj Ganges

15 Nov 07 Varanasi

Early morning we leave for the ghats to enjoy a boat ride, at that time we Honor the raising of Suria (the sun) we will have the opportunity to take many pictures and experience the piritually off the Hindu world because Varanasi is the most holy place for the Hindus. We will return to the hotel for breakfast.

Later we leave for a half-day tour of Sarnath enroute visiting some of the city temple. Sarnath is known as the place where Buddha delivers his first sermon after he received enlightenment .
Rest of the afternoon free. Overnight at Hotel Taj Ganges.
 

16 Nov 07 Varanasi/Khajuraho 9W 723 1220/1300 Hrs 

Breakfast at Hotel. Morning free. Later transfer to airport to connect flight for Khajurahpo. Arrive Khajuraho. Assistance on arrival and transfer to your Hotel Taj Chandela.

The temples of Khajuraho are India’s unique gift to the world, representing, as they do, a tribute to life, to love, to joy perfect in execution and sublime in expression. Life, in every conceivable form has been captured and immortalized in stone. Architecturally they are unique, being very different from the temple prototype of their period. The three main compartments are the entrance (ardhamandapa), assembly hall (mandapa) and sanctum (garbha griha), with further additions in the more developed temples. Three geographical divisions group the temples: western, eastern and southern. Sightseeing in Khajuraho includes a visit to: Western Group: Kandariya Mahadeo, Lakshmana Temple etc. Eastern Group: Parasvanath Temple, Adinath Temple etc. Overnight at Hotel Taj Chandela.