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The Mahabodhi Temple literally means the 'Great Awakening Temple'. It is one of the four holiest sites associated with the life of Lord Buddha. The temple is located in Bodh Gaya in Bihar, at the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. The first temple was built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC and is one of the earliest Buddhist temples built entirely with brick, still standing in India. Mahabodhi Temple has had great influence in the development of architecture over the centuries, especially in the use of sculpted stone balustrades and memorial column. An inscription dated between 1st & 2nd century AD, mentions that the temple of Ashoka was replaced by a new one. Several additions and alterations took place and the present temple may have been built in the 6th century AD


According to tradition, Siddhartha Gautama wandered all over the land seeking answers to the riddles of life that were troubling him. He finally reached the city of Gaya around 530 BC. There in Gaya, he went through meditation under a sacred 'peepal' tree which later became renowned as the Bodhi tree. After days and nights of meditation, Gautama attained enlightenment and knew the answers that he had sought and was, henceforth, known as the Buddha or the Enlightened One. The Mahabodhi temple marks the spot the meditation and enlightenment happened. The Buddha, then spent the next seven weeks meditating in the vicinity of the Bodhi tree. Therefore, all these spots are considered to be sacred for the Buddhists. But the holiest of holy places in the complex is, undoubtedly, the great Bodhi tree itself. It is supposed to be a direct descendant of the original Bodhi tree under which Lord Buddha spent his first week and got enlightenment. The entire Mahabodhi temple complex is located in the very heart of the city of Bodh Gaya.


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Agra is a historical city of India and played a very vital role in defining the twists and turns in the historical events of North India. Agra is situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The history of Agra goes back more than 2500 years. It is famous for two magnificent monuments � the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort of Agra- that reflect the architectural grandeur of the Mughals. The Red Fort of Agra or the Agra Fort, as it is usually called, is located about 2.5 kms from the Taj Mahal. Agra was the imperial city of several Mughal rulers and contained many priceless treasures. The famous diamond Kohinoor was a part of this treasure.


Shah Jahan became the Emperor in 1628 AD after a bloody battle for the throne. His gave his favourite wife, Arjumand Bano Begum, the title of Mumtaj Mahal which means 'jewel of the palace'. In 1631 AD, Shah Jahan went on an expedition to the South India. Mumtaj Mahal always accompanied him wherever he went and this journey was no exception. Tragically, she died during childbirth at Burhanpur. She was the mother of 14 children of whom only seven survived. She was just 39 at the time of her death and Shah Jahan was heartbroken. He went for mourning for two years during which there was no music or any kind of celebration in the court.


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This short trip popularly known as "same day Agra tour" or "same day Taj Mahal tour" or "one day Agra tour" is designed and planned specially for those business travellers who are left with least time for personal pleasure. This Same Day Taj Mahal tour will comfortably take you to Agra where the world famous Taj Mahal is situated. Along with Taj Mahal, you will be witnessing the grandiose scale of architecture in Agra Fort and sublime stream of love in the white marble structure of Tomb of It-mad-ud Daula. This marvelously and meticulously designed trip starts in the morning from New Delhi and will show you all the major attractions and local culture of Agra and offers a small shopping cum local sightseeing section which you can utilize for buying Handicrafts and leather items. The trip starts in the morning and late in the evening, you shall be back again to Delhi.


Duration: 01 Day


Destinations: Delhi - Agra - Delhi

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5/13/2013

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The brilliant green of the paddy field and the tiny hamlets with white painted churches stand out against a brilliant red soil-Goa startles, enchants and hypnotizes with its blends of East and West. This is after all an erstwhile Portuguese colony and the colonial masters have left behind a rich cultural legacy. India's finest beaches are in Goa. The Tomb of St Francis Xavier in Old Goa is a major Christian Pilgrimage. The elegant Portuguese mansions resting in sleepy villages are enchanting.


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The desert state of Rajasthan- the land of kings- is synonymous with the luxurious past of the warrior kings. All over the rugged terrain of Rajasthan, you will find scores of mammoth forts and beautiful palaces. Most of these forts and palaces of erstwhile Rajput kings have been converted into modern luxurious hotels with their originality intact. During Luxury Rajasthan Tour, you will be staying in those top-notch heritage hotels of Rajasthan and living the life king-size. Rajasthan is comprised of several sub-regions like Mewar, Marwar, Shekhawati, Thar etc. These regions have their unique cultural niceties and architectural distinctions. The itinerary of the Luxury Rajasthan Tour has been prepared to introduce you with all major specialties and diversity of Rajasthan. Nawalgarh & Mandawa, aptly called as 'Open Art Gallery', represent the very best of Shekhawati. Gajner, Khimsar and Jaisalmer unfold the unique traditions, customs and culture of Thar desert region of Rajasthan. Osian, Jodhpur, Kumbhalgarh and Udaipur will put forth you monumental proofs of unbelievably real stories of the valour of Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar. Pushkar will charm you with its ubiquitous simplicity and spirituality, And if there is any lacuna, Taj Mahal will surely fill it up.

Enjoy Luxury on Rajasthan tour.


Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days


Destinations: Delhi – Nawalgarh – Gajner – Khimsar – Jaisalmer – Osian- Jodhpur –Ranakpur- Kumbhalgarh – Udaipur – Pushkar- Jaipur – Agra – Delhi

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The habitat of the Indian one- horned rhino once ranged from the Indus river in the West to Burma. In the heart of Assam, Kaziranga National Park is rhino country, one of the last refuges of these formidable beasts, and a World Heritage Site.

Kanchendzonga National Park (Sikkim) is an unspoiled refuge in this hill state's remote reaches. It boasts a huge range of flora and fauna, including the rare red panda. The magnificent Kanchendzongapeak overlooks the park. Several interesting treks can be undertaken in the park's environs. The Yuksom- Dzongri-Goecha La trek is recommended.

Orissa's premier wildlife sanctuary, Simlipal is one of the country's earliest tiger reserves (there are over 100 tigers here). It is noted for its majestic sal forests.


In the world's second largest delta, the mangrove swamps of the Sundarbans are home to a sizable tiger population. This World Heritage Site has over 300 tigers.

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Rajasthan is every tourist's romantic picture of India. The very name Rajasthan means the home of kings. And some kings they were, those wild Rajput princes who paraded through Indian history in a long colourful pageantry of chivalry and heroism. They rode fiercely into battle against all invaders and, in between, they carved out principalities- some the size of a European country, others a mere back garden. Names like Jaipur, Alwar, Bharatpur, Ajmer, Bikaner, Jodhpur and Udaipur are part of India's martial legend and although these private empires are today part of democratic India, they have kept an individual identity, a kind of flourish which you will surely enjoy while on the Rajasthan Tour Packages like Colourful Rajasthan Tour, Glimpses of Rajasthan Tour, Royal Rajasthan Tour, Classical North India Tour, Indian Heritage Tour etc.


Jaipur is a must see Indian destination in every North India Tour and Rajasthan Tour. Jaipur, the pink city, is romantic, colourful and quite, quite beautiful. You must see the fanciful Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal), of course, and the great complex of marvelous buildings known as the City Palace which is now a museum, and which contains priceless relics of the old Rajput times. Not far away from Jaipur is the legendary palace of Amber, the very heart of Rajasthan. Half palace, half fortress, it lies up a mountainside majestic and incredibly impressive. Inside the walls are the Great Hall of Victory and the lovely chamber of mirrors, and colourful wall paintings. Amber is a must for all tourists and like them you will climb up to it on an elephant's back, with a band of Indian musicians urging you along.

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Luxury Kerala Ayurveda Tour by India Tour Packages is a rejuvenation trip to India for mind, body and soul. Luxury Kerala Ayurveda Tour offers the best of traditional Oriental therapy of Ayurveda as well as meditative wonders of Yoga- a contribution to the world by India. Explore and enjoy the lush green landscape of Kerala, emerald green sea of Kovalam beach, houseboat cruise in world famous Kerala backwaters, architectural heritage of Kerala during Trivendrum tour, spiritual ambience of Kanyakumari and much more on Luxury Kerala Ayurveda Tour with India Tour Packages.


Destinations Covered: Trivandrum - Kovalam – Kanyakumari (Cape Camorin) - Trivandrum


Tour Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days

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Get submerged in sounds- subtle and suitable to every shade of mood. The Bhagirathi at Gaumukh, Jadh Ganga at Bhauran Ghati, the Alaknanda at Dev Prayag, the Beas at Kullu-Manali, the Ravi at Chamba and so many wonderful rivers fill up the quite mountainside with music of their own making. It is the pure riverside song that needs no composer, and of which no two notes are ever similar. As your eyes caress the hills, the music of a cascading waterfall engaged your attention. An offering of the mountains, it comes down joyously before it crashes in a roar. The flowing winds try to create a symphony as it rushes through rustling the leaves and swaying branches. The sweets call of the winds fill up scene. A woodpecker knocking at a bark shall hold your ear for one moment, and the determined dash of a kingfisher, straight as a stone, on locating a prey, will bring to your ears the never-ending voices of nature. If you are lucky you may hear the whistle Thrush sing in enjoyable, undulating notes, so much gratifying that its song begins to hurt. The call something lifts from the valley and at others wafts across from an enclosure in the pines. Close your eyes and give in to melody unheard.


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The Ellora Caves are a series of ancient temples and monasteries hewn into the side of the Charnadari Hill in the Deccan Plateau. India is a birth place of three world religions- Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma), Buddhism and Jainism. Historically speaking, the emergence of Ellora coincided with the decline of Buddhism and a Hindu renaissance in 7th to 9th century AD.


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