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Delhi. On arrival, assistance and transfer to hotel. Afternoon half day city tour of Delhi, visiting Laxmi Narayan Temple, Hanuman Mandir, Gauri Shankar Mandir, India Gate and Chattarpur Mandir. Overnite at hotel.
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Drive to Mathura - city associated with the most revered
of Hindu Gods - Lord Krishna. Mathura is the birth place
of Lord Krishna and the surroundings "Braj Bhoomi" is
where Lord Krishna grew up.
Afternoon visit Vrindavan, where Lord Krishna spent his
childhood days, played the flute sporting with the Gopis
and where Radha pined for her lover. Visit the Govind Dev
Temple built in 1590 and a testimony to the architectural
splendour of medieval India.
Proceed to Rangaji Temple in Vrindavan's longest temple
constructed in 1851 with a 50 feet tall "Dhwaja Stambha" believed to be gold plated. Continue to Madan
Mohan Temple situated near Kali Ghat, Glass Temple & the
Bankey Bihari Temple - built in 1921. Overnight in
hotel Radha Ashok in Mathura. |
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Drive to Gokul where Nand Gopal was sheltered in Yashoda
Maiya's home in secrecy to escape the wrath of tyrant
Kansha. Also visit Gokul Nath Ji Temple. Proceed to
Mahavan - believed to have cradled Lord Krishna.
Visit "Assi Khambha" the temple dedicated to
Mathura Nath Ji. Continue to Goverdhan - where Lord
Krishna held aloft "Giriraj", the sandstone hill on his
finger for seven days and nights to protect the people
of Braj from the wrath of rain & thunder sent by Indra.
Return to Mathura. Overnight in Mathura. |
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Morning visit Nand Gaon - the house of Lord Krishna's
foster father Nand, in whose memory stands the 19th
century temple. A little beyond is Pan Sarovar - one
of the four most celebrated lakes in Braj. Continue to
Barsana - the birth place of Radha - with temples in
reverence of Ladliji (Radha). Also visit the water tank"Prem Sarovar", the first meeting place of Radha and
Krishna. |
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Drive to Agra.
Afternoon visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the
Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz
Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the
Agra Fort containing the the Halls of Public and Private
Audience. Overnight Agra. TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS |
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Drive to Jaipur visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Fatehpur
Sikri is 40 kms from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in
1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of
water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama
Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other
Palaces.
Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of
Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago
in honour of a visiting Prince and ever since, it has
retained this colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the
notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit
Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory & Ram Niwas
Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose
residential & business areas. Overnight Jaipur. |
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Morning visit Amber Fort. Amber Fort was the ancient
capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall
of Victory glittering with mirrors.
Drive to Delhi airport in time for return flight. No
hotel in Delhi. |
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| Day 08: |
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Departure. |
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