AYURVEDICA TRAVEL

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Reis in 31 dagen langs India’s mooiste steden

 Delhi tot Mumbai –  Centraal India met Rajasthan en Gujrat tour

New-Delhi,  Ahmedabad, Baroda, Indore, Omkareshwar,  Ujjain, Bhopal, Sanchi & Bhimbetka Caves, Jhansi, Orchha,  Khajuraho, Chitrakoot,  Allahabad, Varanasi, Lucknow, Agra, Jaipur, Bikaner , Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranakpur,  Udaipur, Mumbai.

Ervaar in deze mooie rondreis de contrasten van India, van drukke steden tot prachtige woestijnen, hoor de verschillende dialecten van Noord naar Zuid, geniet van het eten van elke streek, maak kennis met de tradities en gebruiken, leer over het Hindoeïsme en ervaar de spiritualiteit.

Deze rondreis maakt u met een privé auto, de trein en binnenlandse vluchten.

Mumbai – The city that never sleeps! Pulsating, Alive, On the Move, Vibrant, Fun – this is Mumbai or as it is still frequently referred to – Bombay. The most modern city in India, it captures the spirit of the changing pace set by liberalization and modernization.
Once a cluster of seven islands, Mumbai was presented to King Charles II in 1661 as part of the dowry when he married Princess Catherine de Braganza of Portugal. Over the years, as colonialism gave way to independence, Mumbai has transformed itself into an entity with thriving markets, business houses and many different communities reflecting a cosmopolitan and trendy atmosphere rarely seen elsewhere. On the surface, it represents the ever-changing face of today’s India – the old coupled with the dynamic new, and yet at its very core, the heart of the city is steeped in Indian customs and values

Ahmedabad locally known as Amdavad – Situated in the heart of Gujarat, a bustling metropolitan with reputed institutes and a rapidly growing economy, it is also deeply rooted in tradition. The city is known for its association with Mahatma Gandhi and, in addition to a complex maze of neighborhoods called pols, hosts some of the country’s finest medieval Islamic architecture.

Vadodara , Gujarat’s third largest city, is considered the State’s Cultural Capital. Pavagadh Hill, graced with a combination of Hindu and Jain shrines, towers over Champaner, the 15th c. pre-Mughal Islamic fort. Together they represent the diversity of religious influences that have pervaded Gujarat. Vadodara is situated on the Vishwamitri River and is the administrative headquarters of Vadodara District. The city is mixture of many eras and its reputation as “Cultural Capital” dates largely from the late 19th c, when it was the capital of the princely state of Baroda.

Indore is situated on the Malwa plateau at an altitude of 553 m above sea level, on the banks of two small rivulets – the Saraswati and the Khan. They unite at the centre of the city where a small 18th century temple of Sangamnath or Indreshwar exists. The name Indore is due to this diety. It is the largest city in Madhya Pradesh state in central India.

Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh combines scenic beauty, historicity and modern urban planning. It is situated on the site of an 11th century city, Bhojapal, founded by Raja Bhoj. Bhopal today presents a multi-faceted profile; the old city with its teeming market places and fine old mosques and palaces still bear the aristocratic imprint of its former rulers; among them the succession of powerful Begums who ruled Bhopal from 1819 to 1926. Equally impressive is the new city with its verdant, exquisitely laid out parks and gardens, broad avenues and streamlined modern edifices.

Khajuraho is a small town located in the Bundelkhand region (Chhatarpur District) of Madhya Pradesh and is famous for groups of Hindu and Jain temples. These temples are a UNESCO world heritage site for their beautiful and erotic rock carvings. Khajuraho has the Vindhya range of mountains as its beautiful backdrop. This makes Khajuraho a more fascinating destination to visit.

Chitrakoot, ’the hill of many wonders’, nestles peacefully in the northern spurs of the Vindhyas, a place of tranquil forest glades and quiet rivers, and streams where calm and repose are all pervading. This loveliest of Nature’s gifts is also hallowed ground, blessed by the gods and sanctified by the faith of pilgrims. For Chitrakoot’s spiritual legacy stretches back to legendary ages: it was in these deep forests that Rama and Sita spent eleven of their fourteen years of exile; here that the great sage Atri and Sati Anusuya meditated; and here where the principal trinity of the Hindu pantheon, Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, took their incarnations

Agra , situated on the west bank of River Yamuna, Agra was once the flourishing capital of the Muslim rulers of India. Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire – giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously.

Jaipur The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains it’s character and history – A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.

Jaisalmer The name Jaisalmer evokes utter magic and vibrancy of the desert. It’s straight out of an Arabian Nights fable. The hostile terrain notwithstanding the warmth and colour of people is simply overwhelming. One of the main draws is the daunting 12th century Jaisalmer Fort. The beautiful havelis which were built by wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer are yet another interesting aspect of the desert city. And you can let your eyes caress the sloping sand dunes while you ramble your way in a camel safari. The desert citadel is truly a golden fantasy in the Thar Desert. Bhati Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal, after whom the city finds its name, founded Jaisalmer in 1156 AD.

Jodhpur Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the RATHORE clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Lama Rama – the epic hero of the RAMAYANA. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.

Udaipur , One of the most romantic cities in Rajasthan, Udaipur is also known as the city of lakes and the City of Dawn.
Delhi , is a city that bridges two different worlds. Old Delhi, once the capital of Islamic India, is a labyrinth of narrow lanes lined with crumbling havelis and formidable mosques. In contrast, the imperial city of New Delhi created by the British Raj is composed of spacious, tree-lined avenues and imposing government buildings. Delhi has been the seat of power for several rulers and many empires for about a millennium. Many a times the city was built, destroyed and then rebuilt here. Interestingly, a number of Delhi’s rulers played a dual role, first as destroyers and then as creators

All Inclusives:

• Internationale flight ticket Amsterdam – Delhi / Mumbai – Amsterdam
• Domestic flight ticket Udaipur – Mumbai
• 30 Nights air-condition accommodation on Double / Twin & Triple share rooms at proposed hotels.
• Daily breakfast at hotel as per programme.
• Meeting and assistance services on arrival / departure.
• Air – conditioned chauffeur driven exclusive car / Tempo Traveler / Mini Coach for city sightseeing, tour, excursion etc. as per above programme
• Air – conditioned chair car train fare for the sector Bhopal – Jhansi.
• Air – conditioned 2AC/Sleeper birth overnight train for the sector Delhi to Ahmedabad with dinner & breakfast
• Early morning boat ride at river Ganges in Varanasi
• Traditional Elephant ride at Amber fort, Jaipur
• Camel ride at Sam sand dunes in Jaisalmer
• All parking, road taxes, government taxes and driver allowances
• Tour assistance throughout the tour
• All presently applicable Government taxes