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Kite Festival,
Jaipur , Jodhpur

15 January 2015

On January 14 every year, we celebrate Makar Sankranti. It is the only Indian festival celebrated on a fixed calendric day of the solar calendar. Since many years, the cities- Jodhpur and Jaipur have been hosting Kite Festival on Makar Sankranti with great fervor. The main attribute of the festival is the show of ‘diversity’ in all aspects. Kites all shapes and sizes are seen in the sky and the main competition is to cut the strings of nearby kite flyers and bring it down. For this purpose people intend to make their strings and sharp as possible, to give a tough fight to its opponent flyer. The special kite strings are coated with the mixture of glass and glue called as ‘manjha’. Bright and colourful kites in striking shapes and unusual designs, some never seen before, would dot the sunny sky of Rajasthan on 14 January

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Rann Utsav,
Gujarat

1 December 2014 - 3 March 2015

Organized by the Department of Tourism of Gujarat during the full moon in winter, Kutch festival offers a unique opportunity to witness the creative ingenuity of the artisans of the region. A carnival of colors, folk music, dances, shows and processions enveloping the arid lands of Kutch. Tents are made available to tourists to fully enjoy these magical moments to the desert. It rocks!

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Nagaur Festival,
Rajasthan

26 - 29 January 2015

Nagaur festival is after Pushkar, the second largest festival of Rajasthan. Turbaned Rajasthanis come from throughout the region to the great cattle fair. They value their horses, donkeys, bulls and camels, which are the subject of an incredible grooming: real hair sculptures, graphic designs for dyeing, ceremonial harness. As in Pushkar, the villagers wear the most colorful clothes: turbans for men, skirts and saris and veils for women.

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Festival of Holi,
India

6 March 2015

Holi, sometimes called the festival of colors, is a Hindu festival celebrated in the spring. Celebrated throughout India for two days, Holi is a time for children and adults to use water spray and powder of all colors. The night of the first day of the festival, a fire is lit to remind the cremation of Holika. The second day, dressed in white, people enjoy around with color pigments and pounce on each other in a highly charged atmosphere. Come mingle with the crowd! An experience not to be missed.

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Ganesh Chaturthi,
Maharashtra

August 29, 2014

Ganesh Chaturthi is an Indian festival in which Ganesh, the elephant-headed god, son of Shiva and the god of wisdom, is revered. This festival is particularly popular in the state of Maharashtra. Plaster statues of all sizes will be honored and carried in procession for three days with music percussion, then immersed the last day we built. In Mumbai, they all converge towards Chowpatty Beach. Traditional dances and songs accompany the ceremony.

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Teej festival in Jaipur, Rajasthan

July 30-31, 2014

Festival dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Shiva, Teej is also celebrating the arrival of the monsoon as expected after a hot summer. A procession consisting of thousands of devotees started the Royal Palace and the old city of winds Jaipur for two consecutive days. The festival offers a unique opportunity to witness the creative ingenuity of the artisans of the region. A carnival of colors, folk music, dancing and entertainment.

>> Rajasthan, Land of Princes

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Au Coeur de l'Inde - 13 days | 12 nights

Highlights of the programme :

The famous cave temples of Ellora are classified as World Heritage by UNESCO
Ajanta Caves which house some of the most exceptional paintings and Buddhist sculptures
Ujjain, one of the seven holy cities of Hinduism
Sanchi Buddhist monuments and listed as World Heritage by UNESCO

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ITINERARY

Day 01 Mumbai

Arrive at Mumbai International Airport. Reception and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Mumbai - Aurangabad

In the morning, explore the caves of Elephanta Island accessible by boat. Great sanctuary lined with columns and statues dedicated to Shiva over 1,400 m² that dates back to the 7th century. In the afternoon, Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the commercial capital of the country and the most populous city in all India with over 12 million inhabitants. It was at the Mumbai film industry, better known under the name "Bollywood" produces two to three films a day. Panoramic tour of Mumbai with the Prince of Wales Museum, the Gateway of India built in 1911 for King George during his visit. Mani Bhawan, the residence of Mahatma Gandhi, Marine Drive, which runs for miles along the sea. Then Malabar hills to admire the city. By late afternoon, transfer to the airport for flight to Mumbai Aurangabad. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 Aurangabad - Ellora - Aurangabad

Drive to visit the famous Ellora and cave temples of Ellora are classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. Carved out of volcanic rock located above the plain of the Deccan, the caves of Ellora, numbering thirty-four belong to the three major religions born in India: Buddhism, Jainism and Brahmanism. Fine example of religious tolerance, this set dates back to 8th century. The centerpiece is the Kailasha Ellora, carved in stone and dedicated to Shiva whose dimensions are impressive temple. Return to Aurangabad. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Aurangabad - Ajanta - Burhanpur

Road to the Ajanta caves which are home to some of the most exceptional paintings and Buddhist sculptures, the oldest dating back to the 2nd century BC. JC. At the time, it was a great monastic and academic center that could accommodate a hundred people but with the passage of Buddhism in India in the 7th century, the 29 caves of Ajanta were forgotten and were overgrown. Rediscovered by accident during a hunting party in the 19th century, work began to allow us to admire the beauty of the murals and the rich colors. Continue to Burhanpur, strategic town founded in 1400 and still retains many vestiges that testify to its brilliant past. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Burhanpur - Maheshwar

Discover Burhanpur and its monuments: the Great Mosque Jama Masjid, Mughal palace erected Emperor Shah Jahan, builder of the Taj Mahal and the Muslim cemetery Dergarh E Hakimi. Continue to Maheshwar, legendary mid-city, mid-temple. It is a peaceful and spiritual city on the banks of the Narmada, one of the sacred rivers of India. Walking along the ghats, instead of prayers, devotions where a certain effervescence. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 Maheshwar - Mandu

After breakfast, drive to Mandu. Visit Jahaz Mahal, the palace ship, 120 meters long and built for the harem of the emperor. Visit workshops of weavers. The city is an important center for the production of brocade and silk saris. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 Mandu - Ujjain - Bhopal

Morning drive to Bhopal. Along the way, stop at Ujjain, one of the seven holy cities of Hinduism and one of the oldest cities of India. Every twelve years, the place there mingled Kumba, a huge pilgrimage with millions of pilgrims. Visit the temple dedicated to Krishna Gopal Mandir whose altar is covered with marble temple dedicated to Shiva Mahakaleswar where attendance is very important. Finally, the Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory, twin of the one in Jaipur. Continue to Bhopal, nice and green city founded by an Afghan in the early 18th century. The city kept and beautiful mosques in the old neighborhood, there is a lively bazaar. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 Bhopal - Sanchi - Bhimbekta - Bhopal

Day dedicated to the visit Sanchi and its Buddhist monuments listed as World Heritage by UNESCO. Erected by Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. JC on a hill, stands the largest Buddhist stupa in India, the best specimen of Buddhist architecture. The dome contains Buddhist relics and is surrounded by porticos carved with great finesse. In the afternoon, excursion to Bhimbekta, another World Heritage Site declared. In the mountains, you will discover hidden, some 600 caves with rock paintings of hunting scenes and Palaeolithic (35,000 years ago). Back in Bhopal. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 Bhopal - Orccha

In the morning, visit the Museum of Housing and Tribal in the afternoon, transfer to the station to catch the train to Jhansi. Upon arrival, reception and drive to Orchha. Check into your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 Orccha

The day is dedicated to the discovery of this ancient capital known for its temples and royal palaces. The greatness of this city, captured in stone, has survived the centuries without incident. Orchha is a beautiful city where you must discover all the palace, Jahangir Mahal and Raja Mahal, Pool Bagh, a garden along a pavilion where water fountains and freshen the air. Orchha is considered the jewel of Madhya Pradesh. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 Orccha - Shivpuri - Gwalior

Morning drive to Shivpuri, the summer residence of the Scindia dynasty with his hunting preserve. In a beautiful garden of Mughal style totaled superb cenotaphs in white marble inlaid with lapis lazuli Scindia family. Continue to Gwalior. Often referred to as "the pearl of Hindustan" Gwalior is a fortress that evokes the magnificent Rajput chivalry. Although located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior is wholly owned by the saga of Rajput chivalry by its citadel perched on a hill and its protected behind high walls palace. In the afternoon, stroll through the bazaar of Gwalior. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 Gwalior - Agra

Morning drive to Agra that flourished under the Mughal Empire when it was the capital. Emperor Akbar made it the center of its states. Visit the impressive Red Fort of Agra, the largest fort in India declared cultural heritage by UNESCO in 1983 true city within a city, the fort boasts jewels kept in small palaces. All of this majestic proportions, harmonious buildings and extreme refinement in the decoration of the courtrooms and the royal apartments. It will be worth it to be plundered of all its riches in the mid 18th century. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 Agra - Delhi

In the morning, visit the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum of Empress Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved wife of Emperor Shah Jahan, who died in 1630, The Emperor, mad with grief at losing his beloved, built this shrine to his memory. Called "poem in marble," it was completed in 1653 after 22 years of titanic work. It is the symbol of an era, a civilization of love crazy of an emperor for his wife highlighted in a wonderful setting. The tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah was built by Empress Nur Jahan in memory of his father. This monument is considered the precursor of the Taj Mahal. Drive to Delhi and panoramic tour of the capital of India has many faces. Old Delhi, the ancient city of the Mughal sultans steep streets teeming with people and New Delhi, the capital of the Indian Empire with wide tree-lined avenues designed and built by the British Edwin Lutyens as a garden city. Then drive to the Delhi International Airport for the return flight.

SUGGESTED HOTELS

You will find below our selection of hotels for this trip. The choice of the type of accommodation is in your hands. You will be able to specify it in your quote.

Suggested Activities

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