Farmhouse Feast

Farm Tourism in India

India Farm Tour

The country of green goldmine, India is one of the eight centres of origin of plants. Besides important food crops it has 190 species of fruit, vegetables and spices, more than 1200 species of medicinal and aromatic plants. India occupies a pre-eminent position with respect to animal genetic resources with 26 breeds of cattle, 8 breeds of buffalo, 42 breeds of sheep, 20 of goats, 8 of camel, 6 of horses, 4 of pigs and 18 breeds of poultry. It gave rice, sugarcane, mango and many spices to the world.

Day 01 - Arr. Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 - Delhi. Morning visit Indian Agriculture Research Institute

Afternoon half day city tour of Old and New Delhi - visit Qutab Minar, India Gate (war memorial), Lakshminarayan Temple-modern hindu temple, drive past President’s House, Parliament House and Secretariat Buildings. Also visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana- the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort (closed every monday).

Evening witness Sound And Light show, a dramatic interplay of sound and light effects, recreating the history of Red Fort a symbol of Mughal power. In this setting three hundred years of history come alive.

Dinner at Chor Bazaar Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 - Delhi. Morning visit Mahesh Yogi Institute of Herbal Medicine.

India has 5000 years old tradition of Ayurveda Medicine which has supported human and animal health cure in the entire south and south-east asia. It is based on herbal remedies to various human diseases which is used as day to day remedies against major human diseases.  There are now - a - day available in the form of injectables, ointments, oils, tablets and liquids to be used orally. It involves naturopathic treatment against aging, steam alongwith herbs is used as remedies.  Another system basically similar is the Unani System of medicine an off-shoot of ayurveda popularized by arabs and chinese medicine in which, in addition to herbs, certain animal products are used for the cure of certain diseases. The group is proposed to be shown research and development Institute of Dabur where this kind of work is in progress.

Dinner at Park Baluchi Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 -Delhi / Khajuraho. On time transfer to airport to connect flight to Khajuraho.

Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel .

Afternoon half day tour visiting the world famous Khajuraho temples built by the Chandela Kings between 950 ad and 1050 ad. The most important are the Chaunset Yogini Temple dedicated to goddess Kali, the Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu, Vishvanath and Nandi Temples, Lakshmana Temple, Visha Temple dedicated to Shiva, which is the largest and most typical of temples. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 - Khajuraho / Orcha. Morning leave by surface for Orcha.  On arrival check into hotel .

Afternoon tour of Orcha. Orcha’s grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time and a rich legacy to the ages.  For on this medieval city the hand of time has rested lightly and the palaces and the temples built by it’s bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th Century retain much of their pristine perfection. Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatries has a spectacular view of soaring temple spires and cenotaphs. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 - Orcha / Datia / Jhansi / Agra. Morning leave by surface for datia to visit traditional and modern farms in datia area. Later leave by surface for Jhansi railway station to connect train to Agra.

Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 - Agra. Morning half day city tour visiting the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the halls of private and public audience and other palaces. (Taj Mahal is closed on every friday)

Afternoon free for independent activities. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 - Agra/Jaipur. Later leave by surface for Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 & abandoned  after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including Jama Masjid , tomb of  Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and other palaces.

On arrival check into hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 - Jaipur. Morning half day excursion to Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the state until 1728. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and Temple of Kali. Ascend on elephant back.

Afternoon visit modern farms on the outskirts of Jaipur. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 - Jaipur. Morning  half day city sightseeing tour visiting Maharaja’s City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose-pink residential and business areas of Jaipur.

Afternoon visit stud farms and horse show. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 - Jaipur / Delhi. Morning leave by surface for Delhi enroute visiting Surjivan Farm on the outskirts of Delhi.  This is a  modern farm with specialisation in herb farming.

On arrival check into hotel . Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 - Leave Delhi. On time transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.

End of our services.

Check in check out time at all hotels is 12 noon