Backed by our strong infrastructure like luxury coaches, chauffeur driven cars, trained multi-lingual speaking guides and our pan-India presence, we welcome you to experience with GeTS Holidays a vacation cherished for life!

Whatever be your holiday plans, be it adventure sports or cool retreats or desert or eco-tourism or heritage trains or beaches or pilgrimages or royal retreats or medical & healthcare or wild life: we have something for everyone. That’s made us really ‘Incredible’.

Be assured, we will make your journey of ‘Incredible India’ truly ‘GREAT’

Day 01/ Arrival Delhi

GeTS Holidays executives will receive you at Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi. Your welcome will be your first delightful experience of the Indian culture and a glimpse of your future tour. GeTS Holidays executive will escort you to the hotel of your choice. En-route you may catch your first glimpses of Delhi. At the hotel we suggest you take rest to get over the jet-lag and enjoy Indian cuisine.


Day 02: Delhi

In the morning after your breakfast theGeTS Holidays representative will brief you about your Delhi sightseeing tour. Today’s Delhi is a unique amalgamation of the ruins of medieval citadels, palaces, tombs and mosques, with an ever-expanding, modern concrete jungle. The major tourist attraction sites are the Rashtrapati Bhawan designed as the British Viceroys Palace by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the Red Fort at Shahajahanabad (Old Delhi), Jama Masjid in the Chandni Chowk, Humayun’s tomb, the Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage monument which was built by the first muslim ruler of India, Qutubuddin Aibak. Construction began in 1193; it is India’s highest single tower; the Lotus Temple or the ISCON Temple etc. In the evening one can also witness a ‘Light and Sound’ show depicting the history of Delhi.
Delhi today is a mix of four major religions, thousands of years of history and cultural development, significant movements of different populations, invasions and colonisation. In Delhi you will feel the presence of one of the most vibrant and profound cultures in the world.
Night stay at Delhi.


Day 03: Delhi-Agra

After an early morning breakfast a GeTS Holidays’ representative will drive you to the Lutyn’s zone in New Delhi for glimpses of the India Gate- a war memorial, the Amar Jawan Jyoti- an eternal flame in memory of the ‘Unknown Soldier’, the Rashtrapati Bhavan- abode of the President of India. Then we will drive to Agra, a 4 hours drive. We will visit Sikandra, the mausoleum of Akbar the Great. Emperor Jahangir in loving memory of his father Akbar built this mausoleum. GeTS Holidays will arrange your stay in a heritage hotel in Agra. After lunch we will tour the famous Agra Fort, the Taj, a monument of eternal love and Itmad-Ud-Daullah’s tomb known as precursor of the Taj. Agra is famous for designer marble items, leather products and an exotic sweet known as petha.

Day 04/ Agra – GwaliorAfter
early breakfast a representative of GeTS Holidays will drive you to Gwalior with a brief visit of Fatehpur Sikri. Emperor Akbar built this city as his capital in 1569. Now this city is abandoned. You will love to watch Monuments like the majestic Buland Darwaja, small but beautiful tomb of Saint Salim Chistie and many magnificent palaces. We will arrange your stay in a heritage hotel. You will love to explore the city and its market in the evening.
Day 05: Gwalior
Gwalior was the capital of the Sindhiyas.  This city is famous for the massive fort known as the ‘Gibraltar of India’. The first Mughal Emperor Babur called it as, "the pearl in the necklace of the forts of Hind". Raja Man Singh built this fort in the 15th century. Gigantic statues of Jain Tirthankaras flank the main entrance of the Fort. Some notable structures inside the fort are the Man Mandir Palace, the Teli ka Mandir, the Sas-Bahu Mandir, the Gurjari Mahal etc. The chhattris of Sindhiya rulers are also worth a visit. The tomb of the famous musician Tansen is also situated nearby. The state run Museum has fine collection of statues, paintings, artefacts and pre-historical tools.
Day 06: Gwalior - Orchha
In the morning, the GeTS Holidays transfers you to the railway station to board the train to Jhansi. On arrival, you would be welcomed by the GeTS executive & driven to Orchha. Later, we shall tour this historical site with magnificent temples and monuments. Some of the palaces are decorated with painted murals, which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela School of painting. Spend the night in Orchha.

Day 07 / Orchha - Khajuraho

After breakfast GeTS Holidays will drive you to Khajuraho. The legendary temples of Khajuraho are a unique experience. Acknowledged as one of the world’s artistic wonders, these temples are dedicated to the Hindu pantheon of Gods and are covered in carvings that are a reflection of life and love. Built within a short span of a hundred years by the Chandela Rajputs, the 10th century temples lay forgotten until they were discovered in the present century. Khajuraho has achieved fame for the sensual appeal of its erotic sculptures.

Day 08 / Khajuraho

Visit the fascinating temples of Khajuraho with the GeTS holiday guide, India's unique gift of love to the world. The temples were built between 950 and 1050 A.D. The celestial sculptures in these temples are a compliment to Life itself, embodying everything that is inspiring and natural about it. The murals depict the life and times of the Chandellas and their erotic state of being. They not only testify to the mastery of the craftsman, but also to the extraordinary breadth of vision of the Chandela Rajputs under whose period of influence, these temples were constructed.

The temples are grouped into three geographical divisions: western, eastern and southern. After breakfast explores the Western, eastern and southern temples of Khajuraho while your guide explains the intricate meaning and legends behind each describable sculpture. 

Kandariya Mahadeo: This is the largest and most typical Khajuraho temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it soars 31 m high. The sanctum enshrines a lingam, while the main shrine is ornately carved and depicts various gods, goddesses, apsaras, (heavenly deities) in elaborate detail.

Chaunsat Yogini: The oldest surviving temple in the group (900 A.D.), this is the sole granite temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. Another Kali temple, which was originally dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is the Devi Jagdambe temple.

Chitragupta Temple: Dedicated to the sun god, Surya, this temple faces eastwards to the rising sun.

Vishvanath Temple: The temple enshrines a three-headed image of Lord Brahma. Lions guard the northern entrance to the structure, while elephants flank the southern long steps that lead up to it. A Nandi bull faces the shrine.

Lakshamana Temple: The lintel over the entrance of this temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu shows the holy trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva with Goddess Lakshmi, Vishnu's consort. The sanctum is adorned with a three-headed idol of Vishnu's incarnations, Narasimha and Varaha.

Matangeswara Temple: This temple, which happens to be outside the precincts of the western group, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It boasts of an eight feet high lingam.

Parsvanath Temple: The largest in the group of three Jain temples, the Parsvanath image in this temple, was installed in 1860.
Ghantai Temple: This Jain temple has a frieze depicting the 16 dreams of Mahavira's mother, and a Jain goddess perched on a winged Garuda.

Adinath Temple: The last of the Jain temples, is dedicated to the Jain saint, Adinath, and is gorgeously adorned with sculptures of yakshis among others.
 
Duladeo Temple: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the highlights of this temple are the sensuous images of the apsaras, and other exquisite sculptures. Chaturbhuj Temple: This temple sports a huge, elaborately carved image of Vishnu in the sanctum. Spend the night in Khajuraho.
Day 09: Khajuraho – Bandhavgarh
After breakfast we will drive you to Bandhavgarh and arrange your stay in the Forest lodge.

Day 10 / Bandhavgarh

This Sanctuary is situated in the Vindhyas. It is famous for its tigers. The other attractions are wild oxen, sloth bears, barking deers and leopards. We will arrange a jeep safari to take you around the sanctuary to observe various animals. You will love to stay in the lap of nature. It will help you to shed your exhaustion.

Day 11 / Bandhavgarh - Kanha

GeTS Holidays will arrange an elephant safari to take you around the sanctuary to observe various animals. We will drive you to Kanha National Park and arrange your stay in the Forest Lodge.

Day 12 / Kanha

This Sanctuary is situated in the Vindhyas. It is famous for its tigers. The other attractions are wild oxen, sloth bears, barking deers, gaurs, barahsinghas and leopards. GeTS Holidays will arrange an elephant safari in morning to take you around the sanctuary to observe various animals. Post lunch we will arrange a jeep safari to take you around the sanctuary.

Day 13 / Kanha - Nagpur

After breakfast a representative of GeTS Holidays will drive you to Nagpur and arrange your stay in a five star hotel. Nagpur is the second capital of Maharashtra. India’s geographical centre (zero mile) is situated here. It is famous as the ‘Orange City’. The city was strongholds of the Bhosle (a branch of the Maratha) during 18th   and 19th centuries.

Day 14 / Nagpur

Dikshabhumi is the site, where Dr. BR Ambedker embraced Buddhism in 1955. It has since become a pilgrimage centre. The Sitabuldi fort is situated near Kasturchand Park. This was the site of a fierce battle between the British and the Marathas in 1817. The battle was decisive sealing the fortune in favour of the British. The Sri Poddareshwar Ram Temple is famous and pious. The city has many beautiful lakes. Pench Sanctuary is situated near Nagpur. This sanctuary inspired Rudyard Kipling to write his famous work ‘The Jungle Book’. Now days this sanctuary is known as Mowgli’s forest.

Day 15: Nagpur – Aurangabad
After leisurely breakfast a representative of GeTS Holidays will drive you to Aurangabad and arrange your stay in a heritage hotel. World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora surround AURANGABAD. This city is named after the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The city was earlier known as Burhanpur. In 1681 the city became residence of the Emperor. Aurangabad was the base for his campaigns to conquer the last remaining Deccani Sultanates until his death in 1707 AD.

Day 16 Ajanta Caves

These monuments dating back from 2nd century BC containing paintings and sculptures are considered masterpieces of the Buddhist Religious arts. The monastic composites of Ajanta consist of Vihara (monastery), Chaitya (worshiping hall) and Stupa (monuments built upon relics of Buddha). The Ajanta caves can be distinguished into two architectural phases, separated from each other by almost four hundred years. The first phase coincides with the older Hinayana school of Buddhist thought where the Buddha was represented in symbols like a throne, a set of footprints or the Stupa. Later Mahayana sect  gave Buddha a human form.

The ancient artists of Ajanta covered the wall with a layer of mud and cow dung mixed with straw as a binding medium. This layer was smoothened by plaster of lime or gypsum. It was upon this that the painters created their worlds of colour. The paintings of Ajanta are different from frescoes. In fresco, paintings were done on moist wall while in Ajanta, the painting were done on dry walls. Another amazing fact about the painting is that they were done in extremely poor light conditions in the caves.

Cave 1: This was the earliest discovered cave and has no relation to the chronological sequence of the caves. This cave has one of the most elaborate carvings on the facade with relief sculptures on entablature and fridges. There are scenes carved from the life of the Buddha as well as a number of decorative motifs. The sidewalls antechambers are painted with murals showing two important episodes from the Buddha's life. The left wall narrates the story of Gautama being tempted by Mara just before he became the Buddha. The right wall depicts the miracle of Sravasti.

Cave 2: This cave is the adjoining cave. It is in a better state of preservation though looks similar as Cave. It is known specifically for the paintings that have been preserved on its walls, ceilings, and pillars.

Cave 9: This cave is one of the oldest and dated back to 1st century BC. This Chaitya has a vaulted ceiling that was originally supported by wooden beams. Some of the paintings have similarities with those of Sanchi, the largest Stupa in India.

Cave 16: It is one of the most beautiful caves of Ajanta dating back to 475 to 500AD. Its antecedents are recorded on an inscription on the left outer wall. The cave was made for the use ascetic. Varahadeva, a minister of the Vakataka king, Harisena, funded the cave. 
Cave 17: Apart from an elaborately- carved doorway, this cave is especially remarkable for the number of survived murals. The masterpiece is a panel just behind gateway depicting seven Buddhas including Maitreya or the Future Buddha. Directly below the row of Buddhas, is a line of eight couples in different poses of lovemaking. Perhaps the most beautiful of all the paintings of Ajanta is the figure of the dark-skinned apsaras with a turban like headgear.
Cave 26: This cave is larger than cave 17 but is similar in decoration and arrangement. The main attraction is the figure of the Buddha seated in the pralambha-pada position under a pavilion. 
Day 17: Ellora
Ellora consists of 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km. These monuments date back to 600 to 1000 AD. The 12 Buddhist (caves 1-12), 17 Hindu (caves 13-29) and 5 Jain caves (caves 30-34), built in close proximity, demonstrate the religious tolerance prevalent during this period of Indian history.
The Buddhist caves were the earliest structures, created between the fifth and seventh centuries. These consist mostly of Viharas or monasteries. A few of these caves have shrines and statuettes of Buddha, Bodhisattvas and saints. In many of these caves, sculptors had endeavoured to give the stone the look of wood.
Buddhist Cave 12 or Tin Tala has a relatively plain structure with austere pillars and the sculptured panels are only on the inner walls. Its historical value lies in the fact that human hands shaped a three- storied structure from solid rock with such meticulous skill that even the floors and the ceiling are even and levelled.
Cave 10, the 'Vishwakarma cave', also called the ‘Carpenter's Cave’ has a Stupa hall akin to a cathedral beyond its multi-storeyed entrance. Its ceiling is so carved that it gives the impression of wooden beams. At the centre of the cave is a 15-foot sculpture of Buddha seated in a preaching position.
KailasnathTemple’s excavation must rank as an architectural wonder. Two great trenches some 90 meters long were dug into the hillside. These were connected at the innermost point by another trench 53 meters across. The temple appears as rising from a vast courtyard at ground level. The temple is dedicated to Shiva. 
Further 2 Kms along the rock-face are the Jain caves, the most recent of the lot, having been excavated between 800-1100AD. Of this Cave 30, the Chhota Kailasa and Cave 32, the Indrasabha cave is the most striking. Chhota Kailasa is a miniaturized version of the stupendous Hindu Kailasa Temple. However, the masterpiece of the Jain caves is the two-storied Indrasabha temple having a huge dhwajastambha (flag cliff) and an elephant statue.
Day 18: Aurangabad – Mumbai

Day 19/ Bombay

After breakfast, a small ferry will take you on the famous Elephanta Island. This island is famous for their stone sculptures. UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage site. These temples were built during 9th to 13th century. The Chalukyas of Badami and the Rashtrakuta of Manyakheta were patrons of these caves. The Trimurti or trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh is superb structure. The temple complex is considered as the second home of Shiva next to Kailasa.
On return to Mumbai we shall get some time for last minute shopping. Later executive of GeTS Holidays will drive you to airport.
Hope you had an exiting holiday.