Ahmedabad to Varanasi Heritage Cities in India

Description
Day 1: Arrive Ahmedabad
On arrival at assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Later visit Hatheesing Jain Temple, Bhadra Fort, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Sabarmati Ashram, Kite Museum & Vechaar Utensils Museum.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Ahmedabad
Excursion to visit Adalaj Stepwell, Modhera Sun Temple, Rani ki Vav stepwell & Panchasara Jain Temple. Drive back to Ahmedabad.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Ahmedabad - Kevadia (200kms)
Drive to Kevadia enroute visit Vadodara Lakshmi Vilas Palace & Fateh Singh Museum. Next visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pavagadh-Champaner. Arrive Kevadia, check in at hotel. Evening Light & Sound show.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 4: Kevadia - Maheshwar (265kms)
Visit world tallest Statue of Unity, Sardar Sarovar Dam, Selfie Point & Valley of Flowers. Later drive to Maheshwar check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5: Maheshwar - Mandu
Excursion to Mandu visit Hoshang Shahs Tomb, Jami mosque & Jahaz Mahal. Drive back to Maheshwar, visit Fort of Maheshwar including Rajwada Palace & Rajrajeshwar temple.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6: Maheshwar - Indore (145kms)
Drive to Indore via visiting Omkareshwar jyotirlinga temples. Arrive Indore check in at hotel. Later visit Lal Bagh Palace Museum.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7: Indore - Bhopal (255kms)
Drive to Bhopal via visiting Mahakaleshwar jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain. Arrive Bhopal check in at hotel. Later visit Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, Taj ul Masjid & Bharat Bhawan.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8: Bhopal
Early morning visit Bhoj Wetland a Ramsar site. Later excursion to visit Bhimbetka rock shelters & Bhojpur Shiva Temple.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9: Bhopal - Bhopal (380kms)
Drive to Bhopal enroute visit UNESCO World Heritage Budhist Monuments at Sanchi & Udayagiri Caves. Also visit Jain temples at Sagar. Arrive Bhopal check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10: Khajuraho - Prayagraj (376kms)
Visit Khajuraho temples built in the short span of 100 years from 950-1050AD by Chandela dynasty. Later drive to Prayagraj check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11: Prayagraj - Varanasi (120kms)
Visit Sangam the confluence of river Ganges, Yamuna & mythical Saraswati, and Allahabad Fort near the confluence. Later drive to Varanasi check in at hotel. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12: Varanasi
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit. Later visit Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple & Sarnath Temple complex including the Great Dhamekh Stupa.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13: Varanasi - Departure
As per flight schedule Departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: B.
On arrival at assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Later visit Hatheesing Jain Temple, Bhadra Fort, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Sabarmati Ashram, Kite Museum & Vechaar Utensils Museum.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Ahmedabad
Excursion to visit Adalaj Stepwell, Modhera Sun Temple, Rani ki Vav stepwell & Panchasara Jain Temple. Drive back to Ahmedabad.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Ahmedabad - Kevadia (200kms)
Drive to Kevadia enroute visit Vadodara Lakshmi Vilas Palace & Fateh Singh Museum. Next visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pavagadh-Champaner. Arrive Kevadia, check in at hotel. Evening Light & Sound show.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.
Day 4: Kevadia - Maheshwar (265kms)
Visit world tallest Statue of Unity, Sardar Sarovar Dam, Selfie Point & Valley of Flowers. Later drive to Maheshwar check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5: Maheshwar - Mandu
Excursion to Mandu visit Hoshang Shahs Tomb, Jami mosque & Jahaz Mahal. Drive back to Maheshwar, visit Fort of Maheshwar including Rajwada Palace & Rajrajeshwar temple.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6: Maheshwar - Indore (145kms)
Drive to Indore via visiting Omkareshwar jyotirlinga temples. Arrive Indore check in at hotel. Later visit Lal Bagh Palace Museum.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7: Indore - Bhopal (255kms)
Drive to Bhopal via visiting Mahakaleshwar jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain. Arrive Bhopal check in at hotel. Later visit Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, Taj ul Masjid & Bharat Bhawan.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8: Bhopal
Early morning visit Bhoj Wetland a Ramsar site. Later excursion to visit Bhimbetka rock shelters & Bhojpur Shiva Temple.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9: Bhopal - Bhopal (380kms)
Drive to Bhopal enroute visit UNESCO World Heritage Budhist Monuments at Sanchi & Udayagiri Caves. Also visit Jain temples at Sagar. Arrive Bhopal check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10: Khajuraho - Prayagraj (376kms)
Visit Khajuraho temples built in the short span of 100 years from 950-1050AD by Chandela dynasty. Later drive to Prayagraj check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11: Prayagraj - Varanasi (120kms)
Visit Sangam the confluence of river Ganges, Yamuna & mythical Saraswati, and Allahabad Fort near the confluence. Later drive to Varanasi check in at hotel. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12: Varanasi
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit. Later visit Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple & Sarnath Temple complex including the Great Dhamekh Stupa.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13: Varanasi - Departure
As per flight schedule Departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: B.
Included
- Assistance on arrival at airport.
- 12 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
- Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
- Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water in car.
- Government taxes.
Excluded
- Varanasi - Delhi flight fare approx INR 5,500 per person in economy class.
- Camera charges at monuments.
- Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
- Gratuities & optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Know before you go
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
- Few tour sights may not be wheelchair accessible.