Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Gwalior - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
DAY 01 : ARRIVAL DELHI
Upon arrival at International Airport, you are met and transferred to your prebooked hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel, you are received with a traditional welcome of TIKKA and ARTI. Rest of the day free. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 02 : DELHI
This morning, we visit Old Delhi, built in the 17th century by Shah Jehan the Magnificent (who also built the Taj Mahal). First, we will be visiting the famous Jama Masjid mosque with its 9,000 sq. ft. courtyard, three domes, and two minarets, and then proceed to the massive complex known as the Red Fort.
Later in the afternoon, visit Lakshmi Narayan Temple. It is a spectacular structure, which is 60 years old. Later proceed via India Gate and the Governmental buildings to Qutab Minar, the 240-foot tower built-in 1190 to commemorate the arrival of Islam in India, the Bahai Temple with its nine pools on an elevated platform, and the Crafts Museum, which replicates and Indian street with over 50 artists and craftspeople at work. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 03 : DELHI - JAIPUR BY ROAD 260 KMS 5 HOURS DRIVE
After breakfast, today we drive towards Jaipur known as Pink city, built-in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Designed by Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture - Jaipur follows a grid system. Upon arrival, check-in at Hotel. Afternoon - a tour of City Palace and Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of winds - a five-storied structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city., built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday life. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 04 : JAIPUR
The capital of Rajasthan is the most colorful city in India. Today morning we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a superb example of Rajput (Medieval Hindu) style architecture. A slow elephant ride takes us to the top of the Fort, which houses several graceful buildings. The afternoon visit the local bazaar.
In the evening, visit Chokhi Dhani, where an ethnic village atmosphere is recreated each evening with thousands of oil lamps, folk dancers, acrobats, snake charmers, puppeteers, etc. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 05 : JAIPUR - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikiri - AGRA ( BY ROAD 232 KMS 5 HOURS DRIVE
This morning travel to Bharatpur for a tour of the world-famous bird sanctuary here. The reserve boasts of river 300 species of resident and migratory birds. From here, we drive to the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri ( ghost capital) for a tour of the magnificent and world heritage buildings still in a state of perfect preservation. We continue our journey to Agra. Upon arrival, check into the hotel.
DAY 06 : AGRA
Agra was the capital of India under the Moghuls in the 16th and 17th centuries. This morning we see the exquisite tomb of the emperor Jehangir's chief minister and father - in - law often called the 'BABY TAJ' because its design foreshadows the Taj Mahal. Then we tour Agra's Red Fort, built over three generations by the Mughal emperors. Following an afternoon free, we go at sunset to see the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building's stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble, and shimmering reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 07 : AGRA - GWALIOR - ORCHHA( BY ROAD 250 KMS 5 HOURS
Morning after breakfast we are continue our drive towards Orchha via Gwalior . Orchha a place that makes one feel the pulse of warm soul of India with temples, magnificent palaces, splendid cenotaphs and river betwa gurgling through zero pollution surrounding where TIME slumbers for good. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 08 : ORCHHA - KHAJURAHO BY ROAD 180 KMS 4 HOURS DRIVE
Morning drive to Khajuraho. Upon arrival, you are transferred to our prebooked hotel. Afternoon tour the spectacular ninth to thirteenth-century temples of Khajuraho, built by Chandela kings, An exquisitely carved temple with graceful statues and frieze gods and goddesses.
DAY 09 : KHAJURAHO - VARANASI ( BY FLIGHT )
Today we take a short flight to the Varanasi . Upon arrival, we are met and transferred to our prebooked hotel. In the afternoon, proceed to the village of Sarnath on the outskirts of town. It was in this Deer Park that the Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Visit the Park and Museum. Emperor Ashoka made a center of Buddhist worship in the 3rd century BC. We will visit the Main Shrine and Ashoka's Pillar. In the Archaeological Museum, we will see the beautifully carved capital from the pillar with many other priceless Buddhist artifacts. The highlight of this tour would be a participation in the evening Aarti ( prayer service) at the main Buddhist temple here. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 10 : VARANASI
Varanasi is formerly known as Benares, is the city where the Hindu faithful come to bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges. Early this morning, get ready for a dawn boat ride on the river Ganges. The Ganges is the most sacred and venerated river in India. Besides the ritualistic aspect of Hinduism ( thread ceremony, head shaving food to the departed souls and also see the bathing. Laundry and the cremations of the dead that take place here on the banks of the river. After the boat ride, walk through the fascinating narrow twisting lanes of the city to watch the performance of various Hindu rituals by the pilgrims.
After the boat trip on the Ganges, we return to the hotel. After breakfast, we will proceed on a city tour. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 11 : VARANASI - DELHI ( BY FLIGHT )
Morning free. afternoon transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 12 : DELHI
Transfer to airport in time to catch the flight to Onward destination.
