Day 01: Arrive Delhi
……… AM – Warm Welcome at Delhi International Airport.
On arrival at the Delhi International Airport, the GeTS Holidays representative anoints your forehead with vermilion paste or a “Tilak” in Indian Traditional Style and assists you till check in to your hotel. A chance to get over the jet lag.
Day 02: At Delhi
Early Breakfast.
0800 AM - Guided Tour of Old and New Delhi.
Afternoon siesta after lunch
1800 PM - Indian Cuisine Cooking Classes or Shopping.
1900 PM - Delicious Indian Dinner at a City Restaurant in Delhi. Check out the dishes you just learnt.
Morning after breakfast - proceed for full day sight seeing of Old Delhi and New Delhi. You commence your tour with drive passing through Red Fort - one of the most magnificent structures of Delhi, made in red sand stone, the Red Fort, is one of the architectural marvels built by the great Mughal Emperor and architect, Shah Jahan. The 400 year old monument is the pride of Delhi and stands a mute witness to the historical transformations and revolutions. Enjoy Tri Cycle Tour of Chandi Chowk Market - the antiquity of the main market area of Chandni Chowk has rendered it a venerated place in the markets of Delhi, 8and the crowds are testament to the fact that it’s one of the world’s oldest flourishing markets. Drive past Asias second largest mosque the famous Jama Masjid. For the young at heart we climb up the tall minaret to get one of the most magnificent views of the city, the oldcity molding into the new. Next is Raj Ghat - a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, a black marble platform that marks the spot of Gandhi's cremation. on 31 January, 1948. It is located on the banks of the river Yamuna amidst sprawling landscaped gardens. Drive passing through Parliament and President House - President House was formerly
Day 3: Delhi - Varanasi (By Air)
known as 'Viceroy's House' and was occupied by the Governor-General of India, until independence. Stop for photo opportunities. Designed by the British architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens, this classical building uses colors and details peculiar to Indo-British architecture termed the ‘Delhi Order’. Lunch enroute in a local specialty restaurant. Proceed to Qutab Minar - One of the great monuments in India and one of the first and finest examples of the Islamic architecture in South Asia, it’s become identified with Delhi. Built in the 12th century by Qtubuddin Aibak as a victory tower, this is the tallest stone tower of India with the height of 72.5meters. If there is time and you feel like seeing some more ( to us our guests rest is very important and we do not like any part of our experiences are hurried ) then we take you in the end to Humayun’s Tomb - The tomb of the father of Akbar the Great, Humayun, is supposed to be first Indo - Islamic buildings of India. This beautiful structure is also known as the inspiration for the Taj Mahal. After your sight seeing of old and New Delhi time for a siesta.
Cooking Class/ Demo (Pun8jabi & North Indian Cuisine):- An expert chef will teach you to cook Punjabi Cuisine. The food of India is a hybrid cuisine which has grown out of several traditions, techniques and flavours but its chief influences are the classical Punjabi cuisine, born in the imperial kitchens; and the vegetarian food of the orthodox mercantile community. The British Raj added its own culinary influences, which helped popularise the ubiquitous 'Indian curry' in the West. Recipe will be served to you at the end of your class.
In the evening enjoy Delicious Welcome Dinner at city restaurant in Delhi, afterwards transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel .
Day 03: Delhi/ Agra (210km 4hr 30min)
06000 AM - Yoga Classes.
0800 AM – Breakfast.
Leave for Agra, Lunch enroute in an authentic Dhaba
1500 PM - Guided Tour of Red Fort Agra.
1800 PM - Marble Inlay Work Demonstration by Craftsman.
In early morning you will attend personal Yoga class for your group with expert Indian Yoga Guru in your Hotel. Yoga and Meditation are synonymous with India and the attainment of spirituality. Yoga is a group of ancient spiritual practices, defined as "technologies or disciplines of asceticism and meditation which are thought to lead to spiritual experience and profound understanding or insight into the nature of existence.". With the regular practice of Yoga asanas, we control our cholesterol level, reduce weight, normalize blood pressure and improve cardiac performance. Asanas harmonize our mental energy flow by clearing any blockages in the subtle body, leading to mental equilibrium & calmness.
Enjoy the luxury of combining travel with peaceful spiritual experiences and keeping healthy the natural way, which will benefit you throughout your life. You could continue the postures your learn when back home.
After completion of your Yoga classes you will have breakfast in hotel then proceed to Agra. Enroute we would stop at one of the roadside Dhabas for lunch. This is where all the truckdrivers stop relax in there charpoys ( wooden and jute beds ) and have lunch. Very rarely do you find foreigners enjoying such an experience as food quality is not so good. We shall carry the food from Delhifor the safety of our guests and serve it withtheir coffe. An experience few of your friends would have had.
AgraThe majestic first capital of the Mughals (Delhi was the second) has placed itself in the world map as one of the the most sought after destinations in the world. The city of Taj Mahal as it is known to the world, it is also a city having some of the most magnificent monuments in India, standing testimony to its glorious past.
Afternoon you will proceed for sightseeing: Red Fort - Majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and is undoubtedly India’s finest fort built in the 16th century. Evening you will enjoy Marble Inlay work Demonstration by raftsmen in Agra. There are around 3,000-4,000 marble carvers or inlay craftsmen in Agra. They are karigars, or skilled labourers, who continue to live around the Taj Mahal and do precious inlay work on the art facts, statues, tables, stools, boxes, trays, patters and other decorative items to be sold to tourists. The most popular takeaway gift, of course, is the model of the Taj Mahal itself.
We have concided our tours to ensure our guests have the most awesome experience possible, seeing the magnificent Taj Mahal during full moon. We shall take special permission for you to visit the Taj in the evening. Seeing the beautiful marble monument in its full glory during full moon light is an experience you shall not forget for a while.
Later transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 04: Agra/ Fatehpur Sikri/ Bharatpur (55km 2hrs)
0700 AM – Breakfast.
0800 AM - Guided Tour of Taj Mahal Agra.
1200 PM - Indian Cuisine Cooking Classes.
1600 PM - Departure for Bharatpur
Morning after breakfast
Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world, surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build the memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. An evening is not enough to absorb it fully. In the morning for a more lesuirly tour of the great monument.
Late morning proceed to Fateh pur Sikri. Built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years.
It was abandoned after ten years because of scarcity of waters. The whole city has been kept in excellent condition and a treat for the visitors as gives a valuable insight into the life of the maharajas.
Later proceeed for the bird sanctuary of Bharatpur. During the British Empire, Bharatpur was known as the best duck shooting resort. The Government declared it as a National Reserve for birds in 1956. In 1981 this 30 sq. kms of land was upgraded to a National Park. Being a unique bird dwelling place, the UNESCO has recognized it as a world heritage site. It is India's best water - bird sanctuary. A paradise of feathered life, this park is a treat for birdwatchers, nature lovers, artists, biologists and photographers.
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