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Day 01:
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.
Day 02:
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.
Day 03:
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.
Day 04:
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.
Day 05:
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 FRIDAY.
Day 06:
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.
Day 07:
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.
Day 08:
Departure.
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