Incredible Northern India Garden Tour

February 20th – March 4th, 2009

India, most incredible India … the national fruit is the mango, the national tree is the Ficus bengalensis or the banyan tree and the national flower is the Lotus. Just like the Lotuses, prized for their serene beauty, the Taj Mahal is also prized for its beauty, beauty made as a result of a grief stricken Emperor Shahjahan as a memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. This is a very special one of a kind garden tour as it will focus on some incredible gardens and sights.

I have been to India before and was amazed. True, it is a country where there is poverty, but this is also a country that has magic, that I hope you will discover along with me.

To make your tour even more memorable, we are using 5 Star Deluxe Hotels, all with beautiful serene gardens themselves.

Some of the sights you will see:

Old Delhi – Raj Ghat - resting place of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, Monument of Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Qutub Minar – Victory Tower, Lotus Shaped Bahai Temple, India Gate, Presidents Palace and Parliament House. Visit to Lodhi Garden, Mughal Garden – designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and very rarely open to the public, Humayun’s Tomb - built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal,

Agra – Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Taj Garden – Charbagh - In Islamic style of architecture, the garden is not just another feature but has a well-defined meaning and it symbolizes the spirituality.

Bharatpur – the Royal City of Fatehpur Sikri – the city built of red sandstone includes the principal mosque of Old Delhi in India.

Jaipur, the Pink City – Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh Garden - a symbol of love, Amber Palace, tour Pink City and Hawa Mahal for photos, Jantar Mantar – observatory built by the founder in 1728, City Palace Museum.

Jodhpur – Mandore Garden, city tour including Jaswant Thada - Taking pride of place amongst the ornamental gardens and chattris is the fabulous white marble memorial to Jaswant Singh II, built in 1899.

Udaipur, the city of lakes – Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola, visit to Jag Mandir Island, city tour including visits to City Palace, Sahelion-ki-bari – garden of the maidens, Jagdish Temple – built in 1651.

We will also see demonstrations of marble craftsmanship, carpet weaving, and gem cutting.

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