Cave Tours of India

Cave Tours of India covers the important cities of India along with the destinations that are world famous as a cave heritage sites. So, in this comprehensive package you get to see and witness the most ancient sites of Buddha caves in Ajanta Ellora Caves and sculptures of Hindu God in Elephanta Caves in Mumbai. This sumptuous package will also bring to you everything comprising North India. From Taj to Amber fort, from Patwon – ki – Haveli to Umaid Bhawan palace, from Dilwara Jain temples, camel safari in sand dunes to boat ride in the Ganges - the Caves in India tour package is comprehensive and in a nutshell covers all aspects of a great tour package. While touring the caves, it is recommended that you carry torches and flashlights so as to defeat the darkness. In deserts of Rajasthan wear shoes made of camel skin, as they are the preferred choice in desert. Also, drink plenty of water to overcome dehydration.

• Exploring the magic of Old Delhi on a Rickshaw.
• Light and Sound show in Red Fort.
• Elephant Safari in Amb er Fort, Jaipur.
• Camel Ride in Sam and Khurri Sand Dunes.
• Tour of places like Chhittar Palace in Jodhpur.
• Visit to Architectural Dilwara Jain temples at Mount Abu.
• Visit to the World Heritage Site of Ajanta and Ellora Caves.
• Attending Seminar in Banaras Hindu University.
• Boat ride on Ganges in Varanasi.
• Shopping in Pallika Bazaar and Cannaught Place in Delhi.

Day 01 : Arrival Delhi  
Arrive to the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi from where you are taken to the hotel. Check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, you are taken out for half-day city tour of Delhi that includes India Gate, President House, Humayun's Tomb, and Red Fort. In Red Fort you get to see a 'light and sound show' in the evening. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi – Agra(204 kms / 5 hrs)
Morning, we take you to Qutab Minar, Jama Masjid and Rajghat. Check out from hotel at 12.00 hrs. Later drive to Agra and on arrival we take you straight to the hotel for check in. In the evening, visit Taj Mahal under moonlight. This monument looks exquisitely beautiful in the silver-light of the moon as it itself turns silver. Taj is built in the memory of Mumtaj by Shah Jahan. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 03 : Agra Sightseeing  
We once again take you to the Taj in the early morning. This time view Taj, bathing in the morning rays of the Sun. Later, we drive you to Agra Fort . This fort was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory in war. Rest of the day is kept free. So, consider engaging in some activities that would be refreshing and would harmonize your body and soul. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 04 : Agra – Jaipur (235kms / 5 hrs)
In the morning, drive to Jaipur. Enroute paying visit to the Fatehpur Sikri Fort. This magnificent fort was constructed by Akbar in 1569 in honour of the Sufi saint Salim Chisti. Akbar's court occupied this city but later on abandoned it due to non-availability of water. The fort, however, stands perfect in a good state of preservation. We then continue toward Jaipur and on arrival we check in at hotel. This city of Jaipur is called as the pink city of India for the old city buildings bears lovely pink color. Overnight is at hotel.

Day 05 : Jaipur Sightseeing  
In the morning, we take you to Amber Fort where you get the chance to ride on a caparisoned elephant that takes you upto to the Amber Fort. The Amber Fort was established in 16th century by Raja Man Singh of the Kachwaha dynasty. This fort houses Palaces, courts, stairways, pillared pavilions where you also get the chance to drive past the stunning artistry of the five-story facade of Hawa- Mahal. In the evening we take you to the City Palace that also has a museum. The museum exhibits textiles, arms, carpets, paintings, manuscripts and other artistic paraphernalia. There is also an astronomical observatory, built by Maharaja Jai Singh the founder of Jaipur. The night is at hotel.

Day 06 : Jaipur – Jodhpur (330 kms / 7 hrs)
In the morning, we drive you to Jodhpur and on arrival you are transferred to the hotel. Jodhpur is situated at the edge of the great Thar Desert and it is undoubtedly one of the largest cities of Rajasthan. After lunch in the evening, a half-day city tour of Jodhpur is conducted. We visit the massive Meherangarh fort that nests on a rocky ridge in the middle of the town. Jaswant Thada is a white marble memorial of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and is located at a short distance from the fort of Meherangarh. There are also other cenotaphs that stand nearby. Overnight is at hotel.

Day 07 : Jodhpur – Jaisalmer (290 kms / 6hrs))  
In the morning, drive to Jaisalmer- the Golden city of India. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. It is said that Jaisalmer is a place that should exist only in imagination but nature has materialized this imagination in the form of Jaisalmer. Nothing else in India is similar to Jaisalmer as it always remains engulfed in honey color of the setting Sun. This honey color of the Sun blends all stone ramparts to the same color. Moreover, the vision of mighty Jaisalmer Fort protruding heavenwards out of the barren desert scape is captivating. Evening we take you to the Sam and Khurri Sand dunes for a camel ride in the dunes. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 08 : Jaisalmer Sightseeing  
Morning, after breakfast, we take you to Jaisalmer for a full day city tour of Jaisalmer. We pay visits to the famous Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon – ki – Haveli, Gadi Sagar Lake and the Museum in Jaipur. Carry your cameras to capture pictures of the decorations, paintings and sculptures of this place. Evening is kept free when you can involve yourself in personal activities and sightseeing of the nearby places all by yourself. Also, consider interaction with the locals of the place as you will get to learn a lot from them about Rajasthan and Rajasthani Culture. Overnight is at hotel.

Day 09 : Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (290 kms / 6 hrs)
n the morning, we drive you to Jodhpur. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and later after lunch we take you for sightseeing of Jodhpur. In Jodhpur, we take you to the Clock Tower, the markets where you get to shop the locally manufactured commodities and then we move on to Umaid Bhawan Palace and Museum. This palace is built of marble and pink sandstone and it is the local chhittar sandstone used in buildings of this Palace that gives it the name of “ Chhittar Palace”. Overnight is at hotel.

Day 10 : Jodhpur – Mt. Abu (325 kms / 7 hrs)
Morning, we drive you to Mount Abu. Upon arrival, check in at hotel later we take you to the Dilwara Jain Temples and Naki Lake. The Dilwara temples are pilgrimage centres of the Jains. People from all over the world come here to offer vows to these temples. We recommend you to take note of this and offer pujas in the temples, as you will be blessed by doing so. Later, we take you back to the hotel for a sumptuous lunch. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 11 : Mt. Abu – Udaipur (185 kms / 4 hrs)
In the morning, we start our drive to Udaipur and we en route visiting Ranakpur Jain Temples. This temple is located at 60 kms from Udaipur and is one of the largest and prominent Jain temples of India. This temple is built in 1439 and is a huge superbly crafted and well maintained marble temple. The temple has 29 halls and 1444 pillars and none of these pillars are similar. Later, drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival we transfer you to hotel. Overnight is at the comforts of the hotel.

Day 12 : Udaipur Sightseeing   
In the morning, full day city tour of City Palace and Museums. Jagdish Temple, Fateh Sagar, Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum and Saheliyon ki Bari will fascinate you for their lovely picturesque decorations and fine finishing. The later part of the day is kept free. You can indulge yourself in sightseeing or shopping in the local bazaars. Another, very interesting activity, would be interaction with the locals of the area. Overnight is at hotel.

Day 13 : Udaipur – Mumbai – Aurangabad (Flight)
In the morning, transfer to the airport to board on the connect flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival, half-day city tour visiting Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum & Marine drive. In the evening, transfer to Airport to board connects flight to Aurangabad. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Evening is kept free. Get indulged in activities that suit your interests. The hotel is a nice place to organize a get-together with friends and fellow tourists. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 14: Aurangabad – Mumbai (Flight)
In the morning, check out of the hotel and then we take you to Ajanta and Ellora caves. Ellora is an impressive cluster of 34 caves that are carved out by artists of fifth to eight century. Ajanta is a collection of 30 caves some of which are still left unfinished. These caves represent the Buddhism period. In the evening, we drive you to the airport to board on the connect flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival to Mumbai, transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 15 : Mumbai – Bhopal (Flight)  
Early morning, we cruise you to Elephant Caves amidst the sea, explore these rock chiseled caves housing the sculptures of Hindu God and Goddesses. We then continue our ride to the airport to fly to Bhopal. Upon arrival, you are transferred to hotel. Later, we set out for a day's excursion to Sanchi. This place is famous for its Stupas, enchanting Monasteries, Temples and Pillars dating from the 3rd century BC to the 12th century AD The most famous of these monuments, is the Sanchi Stupa 1, built by Emperor Ashoka that still retains its originality. Evening, return to Bhopal and spend the night at the comforts of the hotel.

Day 16 : Bhopal – Jhansi- Khajuraho (Train)
In the morning, drive to railway station and board the connect train to Jhansi. Upon arrival, we take you out for the tour of Jhansi. The main attraction of Jhansi being the Jhansi fort and Rani Mahal. We then take you to Khajuraho- one of India's major attractions. Khajuharo is a quite village now but once upon a time it was a great Chandela Capital. We take you to the hotel upon arrival. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 17 : Khajuraho – Varanasi (Flight)  
In the morning, we set out for a half day city tour covering western group of temples. These temples were built during the Chandela period. The Chandela dynasty failed to sustain the Mughal onslaught and fell prey to them. After lunch in the hotel, check out of the hotel at 1200 hrs where-from you are taken to the airport to board on the connect flight for Varanasi. You are taken to the hotel upon arrival to Varanasi - the city of Shiva, situated on the banks of the Ganges and one of the holiest places in India. In the evening, we take you to Sarnath where it is said that Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after his enlightenment. The night is at the hotel.

Day 18 : Varanasi - Delhi (Flight)  
The morning starts with a captivating boat ride in the river Ganges that is followed by a walk along the narrow streets of Varanasi. Later, a visit to the vast campus of Benares Hindu University followed by a visit to Bharat Mata temple is really mind-boggling. Here participate in a seminar with the students and faculty of the University. Return back to the hotel for a sumptuous lunch and then check out of the hotel at 1200 hrs. In the evening, transfer to airport to connect to Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Evening is free when you can move out to Pallika bazaar or Cannaught Place of New Delhi where you get to shop as well as stroll around in the streets of Delhi. The night is at the hotel where your eyes will feast upon cultural performances by some of the renowned artists. Enjoy the show and spend the night in the hotel.

Day 19 : Delhi Departure
This day you will return back to your home. Wake up in the morning and have breakfast. Rest for a while and then vacate the hotel as we drive you to the Indira Gandhi International Airport where you board the connect flight that departs for Hong-Kong. Our services end with your departure.