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Kashmir formed part of the empire of Emperor Asoka, about three centuries before Christ. He spread Buddhism in Kashmir, Tibet, China and Central Asian Republics. In the 7th and 8th centuries, there was a succession of Hindu kings who gave Kashmir its first impressive monuments. Then followed a dark era in which power passes from one ruthless commander to another till a Tibetan Muslim prince took over. He died in 1338 and Commander Shah Mir usurped the kingdom and stated a Sultan dynasty. The eighth Sultan of this dynasty was Zainul-Abdin, also known as Bad shah or the Great king. He patronized art, music and encouraged studies in Hindu and Buddhist scriptures.
The king was very popular with the local people as they considered him their patron saint who introduced such arts like shawl making, embroidery, carpet-weaving, papier-mâché, silver and wood carvings. He invited guilds of craftsmen from Persia and Samarkand to settle down in the Kashmir valley. When Mughal Emperor Akbar conquered Kashmir in 1587, he lost his heart to the valley. He declared Kashmir as his private gardens and indulged himself in boating, water fowling and watch the saffron being harvested in the fields. Various Mughal kings made Kashmir their home to avoid the heat and dust of summer. Akbar's son Jahangir also found the natural paradise of Kashmir captivating and built various gardens in Srinagar. While, one day on his way to Kashmir, he become ill and when he was asked to express his last wish, he said, “Kashmir… and nothing else.” The Mughal kings created elaborate pleasure gardens, marble pavilion and intricate irrigation systems in the valley.
They also succeeded in converting the majority of local Hindus into Islam. As the Mughal power decline, Afghans captured the valley till they were ousted by the Sikh Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Kashmir became part of the Sikh empire. When the Sikhs lost their war against the British in 1846, the British demanded an indemnity of 500,000 pounds. Since they could not meet this demand, the Sikhs offered Kashmir to the British. The Dogra Maharaja of Jammu offered the British twice the indemnity amount and thus became the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir. His descendants ruled over the State till 1947 and became part of the Indian Republic. The state also became the battleground between India and Pakistan during 1948, 1965 and in 1971 wars when Pakistan lost. Pakistan is still trying to grab Kashmir by aiding and abetting terrorism in Kashmir. Since 1997, when elections were held in the state, Jammu and Kashmir is under an elected government. Law and order situation is better now and foreign as well as Indian tourists are visiting Kashmir in large numbers.
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Validity: From 01st October to March 31st.
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Itineraries
Day 01
DELHI
On arrival at Delhi international airport, welcome and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
The Indian capital city of Delhi has a long history, including a history as the capital of several empires. The earliest architectural relics date back to the Maury Period (c. 300 BC); since then, the site has seen continuous settlement. In 1966, an inscription of the Maury an Emperor Asoka (273-236 BC) was discovered near Srinivaspur. Two sandstone pillars inscribed with the edicts of Asoka were brought to by Firuz Shah Tughluq in the 14th century. The famous Iron pillar near the Qutub Minar was commissioned by the emperor Kumara of the Gupta dynasty (320-540) and transplant Delhi during the 10th century. Eight major cities have been situated in the Delhi area. The first five cities were in the southern part of present-day Delhi.
Though settlements have been dated to have been in existence in Delhi for millennia, there is no record to stand by that claim. Delhi is generally considered a close to 5000-year old city, as per Ancient Indian text The Mahabharata, since the first ever mention of the city is found in this religious scripture. Therefore, except the scripture and some related heritage like the Yogmaya Temple, archaeological evidences to book the city's Ancient history are as good as naught As a result, Delhi's Ancient history finds no records and this period may be regarded as the lost period of its history. Extensive coverage of Delhi's history begins with the onset of the Delhi Sultanate in the 12th century. Since then, Delhi had been the seat of Islamic and British rulers until India's independence in 1947.
After breakfast proceed for the city tour of old and New Delhi including the visit of Jama Masjid, Rajghat, Akshardham Temple, and Lotus Temple, Parliament House, President House, India Gate and other Government buildings.
Overnight in the hotel
Akshardham Temple and Lotus Temple are closed on Every Monday
Day 02
DELHI – AGRA (230KM/3hrs)
Agra has found its mention in the famous Hindu epic Mahabharata as the forest of Agra bana close to Mathura. Badal Singh founded the city in 1475. Sikandar Lodi made Agra his capital city. Later, Babur defeated the Lodi’s to capture the city situated on the banks of River Yamuna and thus, the long association of Mughals with Agra started. The Mughal love of architecture translated into beautiful monuments such as Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and Sikandra. The glory of Agra was at its peak during the reign of Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. Akbar made it the center of art, culture, commerce and learning and Shah Jahan saw it in full bloom. In fact, it is said that it was Akbar who laid the foundation of the modern city that we see now in 1558 and was known as Akbarabad. Most of the buildings belong to the period between mid-16th century and 17th century and were of high quality. These monuments were built in the contemporary Mughal style. Mughlai cuisine and the skilled craftsmen can still be seen in the narrow lanes of the city as a reminiscent of the lost times.
Day 03
AGRA SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast visit Taj Mahal (1631-1653), a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. Later visit marble inlaid work at marble factory. Later visit Agra Fort (Fort and Palace) situated on the west bank of the river Jamuna and evening visit the show of Moha-bba-te Taj at kalakriti.
Overnight in the Hotel (Taj Mahal closed on every Friday)
Day 04
AGRA – FATEHPUR SIKRI - JAIPUR (260KM/6hrs)
After breakfast drive to Agra. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri. It is a beautiful and deserted medieval city built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. The Mughals later abandoned this city for lack of water problem. Later continue drive to Agra, on arrival transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in the Hotel
Day 05
JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING
Forts, palaces, architectural marvels and tales of valor, all in their own way, bear testimony to the glory that Jaipur is and was just after it was conceived by Sawai Jai Singh in 1727. Located 262 kilometers from Delhi, jaipur was the first planned city in northern India. Jaipur's history dates back to the 12th century when the Kachchwaha clan o Raj puts arrived at the old fort palace of Amber in the Aravalli Hills. The Kachchwaha belonged to the Kshatriya, or the warrior caste of Hindus, but they traced their origins back to the sun, via Kush who the twin son of the god Rama.
The people the Kachchwahas ousted were the Susawat Minas, who became the hereditary loyal guards of what became one of the largest and most valuable treasuries in India. From this base, the Kachchwaha Raj puts, with their brilliant soldiering, and a knack for lucrative alliances (even if that meant swallowing Raj put pride), amassed a fortune. It was the special relationship the Amber rulers developed with the Mughals that brought them real power, influence and wealth.
After breakfast, half-day excursion trip takes you to Amber Fort with Elephant/Jeep ride. En route, make a photo stop at the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal). In the afternoon visit the "Pink City" of Jaipur. You will visit City Palace, and Royal Observatory (Jan tar Man tar -1728-34). This city is known as a shopping city for Handicrafts, Carpets, Hand block printing Textiles, Gems Stones Jewelers.
Day 06
JAIPUR - DELHI DEPARTURE (260KM/6hrs)
After breakfast drive back to Delhi on arrival check-in to hotel,
Overnight in the Hotel
Day 07
DELHI – AMRITSAR BY TRAIN (450KM/7hrs)
Early morning transfer to railway station to board Shatabdi express train to Amritsar, dep: 0720, arr: 1300. On arrival transfer to hotel Later proceed to Wagah Border. The Wagah border closing 'lowering of the flags' ceremony or The Beating Retreat ceremony is a daily military practice that the security forces of India (Border Security Force) and Pakistan (Pakistan Rangers) have jointly followed since 1959. This ceremony takes place every evening before sunset at the Wagah border, which as part of the Grand Trunk Road was the only road link between these two countries before the opening of the Amman Setu in Kashmir in 1999. The ceremony starts with a blustering parade by the soldiers from both the sides, and ends up in the perfectly coordinated lowering of the two nations' flags. It is called the beating retreat border ceremony on the international level.
Day 08
AMRISAR – DHARAMSHALA (200KM/5-6hrs)
After breakfast visit the Golden Temple which is situated in Amritsar located in Northern Punjab, India, which is close to the border of Pakistan. It is the central gurdwara, or worship place, for all Sikhs in the world. Its proper name is Harmandir, which means "Temple of God" and is respectfully referred to as Durbar (meaning "court") Sahib (meaning “Lord"). Durbar Harmandir Sahib is known as the Golden Temple because of its unique features.
The gurdwara is constructed of white marble overlaid with gold leaf and stands in the center of a sarovar, or pool of fresh, clear, reflective water which is fed by the River Ravi, and said by some to originate from the Ganges River. Pilgrims bathe and perform ablution in the sacred waters of the tank which is known for its healing properties. Visitors gather inside the gurdwara to worship, listen to hymns, and hear the holy scripture of the Guru Granth Sahib read. The golden gurdwara has four entrances, one on each side, which are a symbolic welcome to all persons regardless of caste, class, color, or creed. A bridge extends from the gurdwara to the Akal Takhat, the governing body of religious authority for Sikhs.
Later drive to Dharamshala. On arrive check-in hotel
Overnight in hotel
Day 09
DHARAMSHALA
After breakfast visit the Bhagsunath temple and Tibetan refugee camp, later visit the house of Dalai Lama. Once a British hill resort, its importance declined and it became a sleepy little hill town. Founded by the British between 1815 and 1847, Dharamshala remained a low-profile hill town till the influx of Tibetan refugees along with the Dalai Lama since October 1959. India welcomed the religious leader and offered him and his people sanctuary and a place to stay in Dharamshala. Ever since, a continuous flow of refugees has transformed the town into a miniature Tibet with Buddhist temples, schools, crafts organizations, meditation centers, library and medical centre. The upper area of McLeodganj was founded in 1848 and named after David McLeod, the Governor of Punjab. Today though, there is little that remains as reminder of its British association.
Overnight in the hotel
Day 10
DHARAMSHALA – JAMMU (205KM/5-6hrs)
After breakfast leave for Jammu, Jammu has historically been the capital of Jammu Province and the winter capital of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir princely state (1846–1952).Jambu Lochan was the brother of Raja Bahu Lochan who constructed a fort, Bahu Fort, on the bank of river Tawi. The city name figures in the ancient book Mahabharata. Excavation near Akhnoor, 32 kilometers (20 mi) from Jammu city, provides evidence that Jammu was once part of the Harappa civilization. Remains from the Maurya, Kushan, Kushanshahs and Gupta periods have also been found in Jammu. After 480 CE, the area was dominated by the Hephthalites and ruled from Kapitsa and Kabul. They were succeeded by the Kushano-Hephthalite dynasty from 565 to 670 CE, then by the Shahi from 670 CE to the early 11th century, when the Shahi were destroyed by the Ghaznavids. Jammu is also mentioned in accounts of the campaigns of Timor. The area witnessed changes of control following invasions by Mughals and Sikhs, before finally falling under the control of the British. The Dev Dynasty ruled it for about 984 years from 840 CE to 1816 CE. The city remained in scientific isolation and lagged behind other Indian cities. Then came to the Dogra Rule that revived its ancient glory by building great temples, renovated old shrines, built educational institutes and many more A 43 km long railway line connecting Jammu with Sialkot was laid in 1897[3] but it was abandoned after the Partition of India as the railway link to Sialkot was broken. Jammu had no rail services until 1971, when the Indian Railways laid the Pathankot - Jammu Tawi Broad Gauge line. The new Jammu Tawi station was opened in 1975. In 2000, much of the old railway station was demolished to make way for an art centre.[4] After partition of India, Jammu continued to be the winter capital of state.
On arrival in Jammu check-in hotel. Overnight in the hotel
Day 11
JAMMU – SRINAGAR (300KM/7-9hrs)
Early morning visit the famous Raghunath Temples. Later transfer to airport for flight to Srinagar. On arrival transfer to Dal Lake from where you will be transferred by "Shikara" (Gandola type boats) to Super Deluxe Houseboat.
Overnight on houseboat
Day 12
SRINAGAR
Morning leave for half day tour of old city including the visit of Hazaratbal Shrine and Juma Masjid return to houseboat for lunch Afternoon visit the Mughal Gardens, Nishat -"the Garden of pleasure, Shalimar - "the Abode love and Charma Shahi - "the Royal Spring"
Dinner and overnight on Resort
Day 13
SRINAGAR – GULMARG (55KM/2hrs)
After early breakfast drive to Gulmarg also known as the meadow of flowers. The road from Srinagar rises gently towards the lower stops of the Pirpanjal range passing through rice and maize fields. Gulmarg is paradise for Golfers and for winter sports. On a clear day one can have clear view of Nanga Parbat (5th highest mountain in the world) also of Wular Lake, the largest Fresh Water Lake of Asia. Lunch at hotel Rest of day free for independent activities Dinner and Overnight in hotel
Day 14
GULMARG – PAHALGAM (145KM/3-4hrs)
Transfers from Gulmarg to Pahalgam called as “Valley of Shepherds. On arrival check in at Hotel. In Pahalgam, Enjoy the nature & walk around the banks of River Lidder. Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes also & is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 15
PAHALGAM
After breakfast leave for Pahalgam (95 Kms / 2.5 hrs approx) also known as the "Valley of shepherds" en-route visit Avantipura Ruins (build in years 855 AD dedicated to Lord Vishnu), Mar land Temple (build by Lalitaditya in 699 AD) dedicated to "Surya", the Sun God.
On arrival check-in hotel. Afternoon Free to explore this beautiful valley
Dinner and overnight in hotel
Day 16
PAHALGAM - SRINAGAR – DELHI (By FLIGHT)
After breakfast drive back to Srinagar airport in time for flight to Delhi.
On arrival in Delhi Transfer to hotel. Overnight in the hotel
Day 17
DELHI SIGHTSEEING
Explore Delhi: Delhi is a bundle of contrasts and contradictions. It is a perfect amalgamation of glitzy modernity and timeless tradition. Delhi has been the power center of empires since ages, hence the city lies dotted with a number of great Indian monuments such as the Red Fort, the Humayun’s tomb, the India gate, the Qutub Minar and the Lotus temple. Spend an entire day exploring these monuments. Also savour the authentic delectable Mughlai cuisine at Chandni chowk and also enjoy the famous rickshaw ride at old Delhi. After an eventful day, you will be taken back to Hotel.
Day 18
DELHI DEPARTURE
After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Delhi Airport for your onward journey.
*** Tour ends with sweet memories ***
- Accommodation in well-appointed rooms with TWN/DBL room basis.
- Assistance, toll, taxes
- Transport services as per itinerary by A/C Medium Car for Package .
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner in Hotels
- Train Tickets from Delhi – Amritsar by Shatabdi Express
- Flight Tickets from Srinagar – Delhi
- Train/Flight Fares.
- Guides / Entrances
- Extra Supplements from Hotels.
- Meals other than specified.
- Items of personal nature viz. telephone calls, drinks, laundry bills, etc.
- Anything which is not mentioned under “INCLUDES” header
- 05% Government Service Tax.
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