Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel.Later proceed for sight seeing of
Varanasi (the oldest and hol iest ci ty of India) cover ing Temples,
Aurangazeb'\s Mosque and one of the biggest university of India. Evening
view "Aarti" ceremony on the Ghats. Night stay in Varanasi.
Day 11:
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Early morning boat ride on the Holy river Ganges to view the
religious activity at the bathing Ghats for an insight into the
cultural background of India. It provides an absorbing
spectacle of thousands of Hindus engaged in their
ritual bathing. Later excursion to Sarnath, 10kms. East of Varanasi, is one of
the Buddhism'\s major centers of India. After attaining enlightenment, the
Buddha came to Sarnath where he gave his first sermon. Today Sarnath is
considered as one of the richest place to have antiques since the Ashoka
period to the 12th century. Afternoon transfer to Airport in time to connect
flight for Bombay. Arrive, meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Night
stay in Bombay.
Day 12:
After breakfast proceed for half day tour of Mumbai covering
Gateway of India - The stone archway designed by Wittett in
the 16th century Gujarati style, Prince of Whales Museum,
Chowpatty Beach, Dhobhi Ghat- a vast outdoor laundry
& Marine Drive. Night stay in Bombay.
Day 13:
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Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Cochin.
Arrive Cochin & transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour
of Cochin covering The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is
renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the
Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the
Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The
Santa Cruz Basilica, originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese
fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to
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