History of Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal of Agra is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, for reasons more than just looking magnificent. It's the history of Taj Mahal that adds a soul to its magnificence: a soul that is filled with love, loss, remorse, and love again. Because if it was not for love, the world would have been robbed of a fine example upon which people base their relationships. An example of how deeply a man loved his wife, that even after she remained but a memory, he made sure that this memory would never fade away. This man was the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who was head-over-heels in love with Mumtaz Mahal, his dear wife. She was a Muslim Persian princess (her name Arjumand Banu Begum before marriage) and he was the son of the Mughal Emperor Jehangir and grandson of Akbar the Great. It was at the age of 14 that he met Mumtaz and fell in love with her. Five years later in the year 1612, they got married.
Mumtaz Mahal, an inseparable companion of Shah Jahan, died in 1631, while giving birth to their 14th child. It was in the memory of his beloved wife that Shah Jahan built a magnificent monument as a tribute to her, which we today know as the "Taj Mahal". The construction of Taj Mahal started in the year 1631. Masons, stonecutters, inlayers, carvers, painters, calligraphers, dome-builders and other artisans were requisitioned from the whole of the empire and also from Central Asia and Iran, and it took approximately 22 years to build what we see today. An epitome of love, it made use of the services of 22,000 laborers and 1,000 elephants. The monument was built entirely out of white marble, which was brought in from all over India and central Asia. After an expenditure of approximately 32 million rupees (approx US $68000), Taj Mahal was finally completed in the year 1653.
It was soon after the completion of Taj Mahal that Shah Jahan was deposed by his own son Aurangzeb and was put under house arrest at nearby Agra Fort. Shah Jahan, himself also, lies entombed in this mausoleum along with his wife. Moving further down the history, it was at the end of the 19th century that British Viceroy Lord Curzon ordered a sweeping restoration project, which was completed in 1908, as a measure to restore what was lost during the Indian rebellion of 1857: Taj being blemished by British soldiers and government officials who also deprived the monument of its immaculate beauty by chiseling out precious stones and lapis lazuli from its walls. Also, the British style lawns that we see today adding on to the beauty of Taj were remodeled around the same time. Despite prevailing controversies, past and present threats from Indo-Pak war and environmental pollution, this epitome of love continuous to shine and attract people from all over the world.
Rajasthan Camel Safari
Destinations: Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Haridwar - Rishikesh
Delhi
At your arrival, our representatives will receive you in traditional Indian manner and along with it they'll also help you with customs. Thereafter, you'll be driven to a guest house where you can spend the night and relax.
Delhi
In the morning after breakfast, you will be taken on a ride past the Red Fort to Jama Masjid which is one of India's oldest and largest mosques. Next, you'll be driven to Raj Ghat, which is a large garden dedicated in memory of Mahatma Gandhi. This would be followed by a visit to the Birla temple, Bahai Temple, Humayun Tomb & Qutub Minar. In the end, you'll be taken to Akshardham Temple which is built with white marble and red sand stone. You'll be accommodated in a guesthouse for overnight stay.
Delhi - Agra
Breakfast will be at hotel after which you'll be driven to the railway station from where you'll board Shatabdi Express to reach Agra. You'll check in to a hotel as soon as you reach Agra. Later after settling the baggage at the hotel you'll be taken to the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built in white marble by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal, the monuments stands as a tribute to eternal love at the bank of river Yamuna. After visiting the Taj you'll be driven to the Red Fort built during the reign of Akbar and soon after it you will be taken to Imtad-Ud-Daula's Tomb, which is the tomb of Emperor Jahangir's father-in-law. You'll check in a hotel for overnight stay.
Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
You'll have breakfast at the hotel post which you'll be driven to Jaipur, popularly known as "Pink City of India". On your way to Jaipur, you'll be visiting the Ghost City of Fatehpur Sikri, where you can visit the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our representatives who will accommodate you in a hotel for an overnight stay.
Jaipur
After breakfast, you'll visit the Amber Fort. Be prepared to get royally treated for you will be taken to the fort on the back of the elephant. Amber Fort is an architectural delight, the walls and ceilings of which ornate the then contemporary art and engravings. It also consists of buildings such as Diwan-E-Am, Kali Temple and Jai Mandir along with other marble palaces. Then later during the day you'll visit City Palace and Museum, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar built by Jai Singh. Finally, you'll visit Jaipur bazaar then you'll be taken to the hotel for overnight stay.
Jaipur - Jaisalmer
Breakfast will be at the hotel, after that you can explore the city on your own. Later in the day, you'll be driven to the railway station to board an overnight train, Jaisalmer Express, to Jaisalmar.
Jaisalmer
On arrival to Jaisalmer, you'll be escorted by our representatives to the hotel. The city of Jaisalmer is located at the heart of the Thar Desert. Here you'll explore the yellow sandstone fort and further in the city you can admire the painstakingly latticed Havelis or mansions with great facades. Apart from this, you'll also visit Patwon ki Haveli and Salim Singh ki Haveli, both of which are famous for their architecture and engravings. You'll stay at the hotel for an overnight stay.
Jaisalmer Camel Safari
After having breakfast you'll be taken on a four night camel safari which will start from Jaisalmer and cover various hamlets and small cities of Rajasthan. After Jaisalmer, the next halt will be Amarsagar and later Kalah Village where you'll be provided lunch. You can relax for a while, after which you resume the journey, visiting the small but beautiful towns of Manpia and Kuldhara, where you'll be accommodated for the night and will be provided lunch.
Jaisalmer Camel Safari
You'll have breakfast at Kuldhara and afterwards will be taken to Padiyari followed by the peaceful village of Waziron ki Dhani, where you'll stop to grab lunch. After having lunch, you'll be taken on a camel ride to open desert where you'll be able to see the actual expanse of the Thar. You'll be staying at a hotel in Haswa in the night. Take delight in the traditional Rajasthani dinner and rest for the night.
Jaisalmer Camel Safari
After the breakfast at Haswa, you'll continue your camel safari to Gorera. Next, you'll visit Temderai, where you'll halt to take rest and will be provided lunch. After Temardai proceed towards the nearby hamlet Pithodai, famous for its tranquil atmosphere. Your safari for the day ends at Bhoo, where you'll stay overnight.
Leh Ladakh Tour
Destination: Delhi - Bilaspur - Mandi - Manali - Darcha - Palamo - Zanskar - Sumdo - Sumdo - Chuminakpo - Lukung - Kurgiakh - Shi - Purne - Phugtal - Gyalbokh - Raru - Mone - Padam -Karsha - Rinam - Pissu - Hanumil - Parfila - Snertse - Hanumi La - Lengshed - Foot Of Shinge La - Photoskar - Sisir La Hanupatta - Shilla - Lamayuru - Leh - Agra
Duration: 29 Days/ 28 Nights
Delhi
At your arrival in Delhi, you will be received by our representatives who will assist you with the arrival formalities. You will check-in to a hotel where after relaxing for a while, you will be taken on a tour of the city during which you will visit the Red Fort, Jama Masjid which is India's biggest mosque, Raj Ghat, Shantivan, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate and Laxmi Narayan Temple. Furthermore, you will also drive past some important buildings such as President House and the Parliament House.
Delhi - Bilaspur
You'll be driven to Bilaspur, which is situated 400 kms away from Delhi. Bilaspur is famous for its art, tradition and culture. Situated at the heart of Himachal Pradesh, it is one of the major tourist destinations in India. Our executive will receive you at Bilaspur and will help you check in to a hotel for an overnight stay.
Bilaspur - Mandi - Manali
You will be driven to Manali which is a famous hill station of India. On your way to Manali you will come across another famous tourist spot Mandi, which literally means market. Turning back the pages of history, you will find that the place was an important stopover on the Salt Route to Tibet. En route, you would also visit Bajaura Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is embellished with wonderful carving in stone and sculptural decorations some of which, unfortunately had been mutilated, probably in an invasion in 1769-70.
Manali - Darcha
From Manali, we drive to Darcha which is further 180 kms away. Darcha is a hamlet with a total population of 298. It has only basic amenities and the tourists who visit Darcha stay in temporary shelters and tents, but the view of the mountains and terrains from here is heavenly. From Darcha, you move further to Rohtang Pass and camp overnight in a tent.
Darcha - Palamo
After having a sumptuous breakfast, get geared up for day five marks the start of the adventurous and thrilling trekking expedition. You will keep on trekking for a while, till you reach another hamlet. Further moving on a footpath you will come across a beautiful gorge. After passing the gorge you will enter into a camping site, where you will spend the rest of the day and night in a tent.
Palamo - Zanskar - Sumdo
You will continue your trekking following the course from the camping site. You will follow the track on the left side of the river passing through the rocky path with big boulders and moraines. You will cross streams more than once though as there is no straight path on either side of the stream. After a while, you will reach Zanskar Sumdo the camping site for the night. You'll camp there overnight.
Zanskar - Sumdo - Chuminakpo
Continue the trekking regimen until you reach the cliff of the mountain. Thereafter, you will cross a rope bridge hanging over a mountain river to start a steep climb up. Continue to climb up for a short while, followed by a trek on a narrow valley until you reach Ramjak, which is a small meadow. You will be camping overnight at Chuminakpo, which is a little further from Ramjak.
Chuminakpo - Lukung
You'll be climbing a zigzag track through the moraine, ice and snow up to Shingo-La this morning. Thereafter, you will descent through steep path through ice and snow. As the path is too steep, mules and horses won't be available. As you decline from the steep path, you will reach a small meadow, Lukung, wherein you would eventually camp overnight.
Ganga Tour
Destination: Delhi - Mussoorie - Uttarkashi - Gangotri - Bhojbasa - Tapovan - Nandanvan - Rishikesh - Lakhiya - Usmanpur - Mardghat - Mirzapur - Allahabad - Varanasi
Duration: 20 Days / 19 Nights
As you arrive at Delhi Airport you will be welcomed by our representatives in a traditional Indian manner. You will be escorted to a hotel where after relaxing for a while, you will be taken on a guided tour of Delhi, the capital city of India. The sightseeing trip includes visiting interesting places in both Old & New Delhi like Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Shanti Van, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate and Qutab Minar.
- Mussoorie
You will be driven to Mussoorie en route Dehradun. Mussoorie is a popular hill station in India. Mussourie is a rising horseshoe shaped foothill with the Great Himalayas on one side and the unending plains on the other. If you visit the hill station during the winters you may enjoy snowfall. You will be accommodated at a hotel in Mussoourie.
Mussoorie - Uttarkashi
You will be driven to Uttarkashi which is a Hindu pilgrimage, situated at the bank of river Bhagirathi. Uttarkashi is famous for the alluring temples present on the bank of the River Bhagirathi. It is also famous for various bathing ghats which are famous for detoxifying the sins of human beings. You will be accommodated at a small hotel in Uttarkashi.
Uttarkashi - Gangotri
You will be driven to Gangotri which is the source place of the River Bhagirathi. En route Gangotri you will visit Gangnani which is a natural geyser known for its medicinal qualities. It's said that the water of this geyser can cure a number of diseases. Later, during the day, you will visit the Temple of Ganga to witness thousands of pilgrims worshipping the River Ganga. At the time of evening prayers the otherwise peaceful and serene valley of Gangotri echoes with chants, chiming of bells and conches. Your overnight stay will be at a hotel.
Gangotri - Bhojbasa
Your trekking regimen starts today with trekking to Bhojbasa, which is situated 14 kms from Gangotri. The trek to Bhojbasa is an easy ascent. While trekking, you will witness the beauty and splendor of nature spread all over the Bhagirathi peaks. As you gradually trek towards Bhojbasa, you will see the peak of Shivling emerge in front of you. You will camp at Bhojbasa overnight.
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