Art and Culture

Explore the rich and diverse motherland of art and culture

Duration : 22 Nights and 21 Days

Destinations covered : Mumbai, Aurangabad, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Delhi, Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Patna, Lucknow, Delhi

Day 1 of Art and Culture Tour
Mumbai
To explore the rich Indian culture and diverse art forms, Holidayspoints tour starts with your arrival on Mumbai airport. With assistance from the representative of Holidaypoints you would be transferred to hotel to relax overnight.

Day 2 of Art and Culture Tour
Mumbai
On the 2nd day proceed for the sightseeing in Mumbai. Explore and visit the tourist sites like Gateway of India, Mumbai Fort, Chowpatty Beach, Flora Fountain/ Hutama Chowk, Mumbai High Court, Rajabai Clock Tower, and the Hanging Gardens. Return and enjoy the overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 of Art and Culture Tour
Aurangabad
After breakfast proceed to airport to catch flight for Aurangabad. With assistance from Holidaypoints staff check in to your pre-booked hotel. On your Aurangabad tour, you get a chance to visit the famous Ajanta Ellora caves, acknowledged for their rock-hewn temples and Buddhist monasteries. You also visit the Aurangabad caves and the Daulatabad Fort.

Day 4 of Art and Culture Tour
Aurangabad
In the morning post breakfast proceed to visit to Ajanta Caves located about 100 km from Aurangabad. Well defined paintings carved on the walls and ceilings of various chapels and monasteries depicting various events from the life of Buddha can be found here.

Day 5 of Art and Culture Tour
Mumbai
On the 5th day of the art and culture tour, proceed to Aurangabad airport to board the flight back to Mumbai. After reaching Mumbai, check in to the designated hotel. Then move to visit to Elephanta Caves located at Elephanta Island famous for striking carvings and sculptures. Also visit a temple on the island dedicated to Lord Shiva. Return to Mumbai in the evening to board the flight to Udaipur and check in with assistance at your hotel and enjoy overnight stay.

Day 6 of Art and Culture Tour
Udaipur
Post breakfast, leave for sightseeing tour of Udaipur city to visit City Palace featuring luxurious rooms, ivory doors, and beautiful glass windows. Also explore the beautiful Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, Jagdish Temple, Folk Museum, Lake Pichola and Jag.

Day 7 of Art and Culture Tour
Udaipur - Jodhpur
On the 7th morning, proceed from Udaipur to imperial city of Jodhpur. On way to Jodhpur, visit the Ranakpur Temples built during 15th century and feature around 200 pillars. Also visit Jain Temples and the Temple of the Sun God. After you reach Jodhpur, check in to your hotel.

Day 8 of Art and Culture Tour
Jaipur
After having breakfast, leave for Jaipur. Visit Kishangarh Fort on the way. After reaching Jaipur, check in at the hotel and relax. Visit beautiful Birla Temple in the evening.

Day 9 of Art and Culture Tour
Jaipur
On the 9th morning, move for an excursion to Amber Fort. Visit the City Palace, Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple, City Palace Museum, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal in Jaipur. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 of Art and Culture Tour
Delhi - Gwalior
Start your art and culture tour on 10th day by taking flight to Delhi. After reaching Delhi, take another flight for Gwalior. After getting to Gwalior, you stay at the pre-booked hotel and enjoy Sound & Light show at the Fort in the evening.

Day 11 of Indian Culture Tour
Gwalior
The sightseeing tour of Gwalior would include visit to Gwalior Fort, Man Mandir Palace, Gujari Mahal, Sas Bahu ka Mandir, Jai Vilas Palace, Sun Temple, Ghaus Mohammed’s Tomb, Gurudwara Data Bandhi Chhod, and Sarod Ghar Museum.

Day 12 of Indian Culture Tour
Jhansi
In the morning, proceed to Jhansi by train and then move to Orchha, the city established by Bundela rulers during 16th century. After visiting the Fort Complex, visit Khajuraho and check in at the designated hotel.

Day 13 of Indian Culture Tour
Khajuraho
On the 13th morning, move out for sightseeing of Khajuraho, famous for temples featuring erotic carvings that are believed to date back to mid-10th and 11th centuries. Only about 22 of the original 85 Khajuraho temples exist now.

Day 14 of Indian Culture Tour
Khajuraho
Post breakfast visit the Eastern Temples and Jain Temples of Khajuraho. Check in at the hotel and then move for airport to board the flight to Varanasi. After arrival drive to Sarnath, a prime Buddhist center, located about 5 miles from Varanasi to watch magnificent stupas and other buildings featuring numerous Buddha and Bodhisatva images.

Day 15 of Indian Culture Tour
Kashi
On the 15th day indian culture, experience the events at Daswamedh Ghat explore the streets along the banks of Ganga and visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, and Banaras Hindu University campus.

Day 16 of Indian Culture Tour
Varanasi
Post breakfast on 16th day leave Varanasi to board the train to Bodhgaya, a sacred place for Buddhists. You reach Bodhgaya and relax in the hotel room.

Day 17 of Indian Culture Tour
Bodhgaya
Explore Bodhgaya on the 17th day of the art and culture tour, the place where Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Also visit Maha Bodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Chinese Temple, the Niranjana Temple, the River and the School of the Destitute

Day 18 of Indian Culture Tour
Bodhgaya - Patna
In the morning, drive to Nalanda by road. Visit the ruins of the ancient university that existed here even at the time of Buddha. Then proceed to Rajgir to visit the Peace Pagoda and Cave of Saptparni. Continue your journey to Patna and check in at the pre-booked hotel to stay overnight.

Day 19 of Indian Culture Tour
Patna
In the morning on 19th day of the art and culture tour, go for the Patna sightseeing tour. Proceed to take the flight to Lucknow and check in at the hotel to relax for rest of the day.

Day 20 of Indian Culture Tour
Lucknow
On second-last day of the Holidayspoints tour, proceed for sightseeing with Bara Imambara and further explore Rumi Darwaza (Gate), Imambara, Clock Tower, Shah Najaf Imambara, Residency, Noor Baksh, and Chatter Manzil.

Day 21 of Indian Culture Tour
Delhi
On the last day take the flight to Delhi in the morning and continue your journey to your destination station with mesmerizing memories to treasure.