Day 01 : Arrive at Delhi Arrive today in India’s capital city of Delhi. You are greeted with a traditional Indian welcome and escorted by company representatives to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to relax and adjust to the time zone. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi Morning after breakfast embark on a tour of New & Old Delhi. Drive along Rajpath, the capital’s broadest avenue for a look at Parliament. The President’s House, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar. Also visit Birla Mandir, a colorful & modern Hindu Temple.
Afternoon tour the Old Delhi. Among your stops are the Red Fort, built by Shahjahan; Raj Ghat; a memorial to Mahtam Gandi; Ashoka Pillar and the mile -long Chandni Chowk Bazar. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur Breakfast at hotel and drive to Jaipur and check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 04 : Jaipur Breakfast at hotel. You are transported back in time today, riding like royalty atop elegantly draped and painted Elephants, up into the high mountain fortress of Amber. Later, enjoy a tour of Jaipur City, visiting Hawal Mahal or “Palace of Winds” , City Palace and ancient Observatory. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 05 : Jaipur - Agra After breakfast at the hotel drive to Agra .Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Afternoon city tour of Agra. Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal (1653 AD). For majority of tourists visit to India is incomplete without seeing the wonderful Taj Mahal. Moghul emperor Shahjehan in the memory of his beloved wife marbled monument. Semi precious stones are intricately inlaid into the marbles in various patterns showing an impressive craftsmanship. Other important monument is Agra fort with its Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque), Dewan-e-Aam, Dewan-e-Khas, octagonal tower Jehangir Palace - famous for its Hindu Persian architectural style. (Taj Mahal closed on Friday). Overnight at Agra.
Day 06 : Agra - Gwalior After breakfast at the hotel drive to Gwalior which traces its history back to a legend. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel.
Gwalior was always an important city because of its strategic location on the Agra-Deccan main route. Hence many dynasties tried to claim this land including the mighty Mughals and Marathas. Before them, the city was the stronghold of the Huns from Central Asia, the Kachhwaha Rajputs, the Pratihars, the Slave Dynasty of Delhi Sultanate, and the Tomars-of whom the most important king was Raja Man Singh (1486-1517). The Marathas under Madhao Rao Scindia, the last dynasty to rule the city before Independence, restored Gwalior to its former glory. Overnight at Gwalior.
Day 07 : Gwalior Full day city tour visit the huge Gwalior Fort, Man Mandir Palace,Sas- Bahu temples, Tansen’s Tomb,Scindia Museum ,Jai Vilas Palace,Tomb of Mohammad Ghaus. Overnight at Gwalior .
Day 08 : Gwalior - Datia - Orchha After breakfast proceed to Orchha with enroute stopover at Datia, visit Vir Singheo Palace and number of Hindu temples situated on hilltop. Arrive Orchha and check-in at the hotel.
Orchha : In the 16th and 17th centuries the Hindu Bundela rulers, who were allies of the Moghuls, built up Orchha as a provincial capital on he banks of the winding Betwa River. On the bank of the Betwa River next to Kanchana Ghat, a short walk upstream from the town proper, are 14 sandstone Cenotaphs built in honor of the former rulers.Upon arrival check-in at the hotel The Orchha Resort.
Afternoon you can also visit Chaturbhuj Temple, Ram Raja Temple, Dinman Hardaul’s Palace. Overnight at Orchha .
Day 09 : Orchha - Khajuraho Breakfast at hotel. Afternoon drive to Khajuraho. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel.
Khajuraho was once a religious and political capital of the Chandela dynasty who ruled Central India between 9th and 13th century. Its major tourist attractions are the temples depicting erotic sculptures and figurines. The temples are divided into eastern and Western temples and boasts of Chandela art. Overnight at Khajuraho.
Day 10 : Khajuraho Morning after breakfast visit the Eastern & Western Group of temples. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Khajuraho
Day 11 : Khajuraho - Varanasi Breakfast at hotel and transfer to airport for flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Afternoon city tour of Varanasi.
Varanasi -This sacred city over two thousand years old is the holiest city of the Hindus and a great center of learning and civilization. It has now more than 200 temples and shrines. Visit Bharat Mata temple, Durga temple, Banaras Hindu University etc. Drive past the bazaars, brocades & famous Banarasi silk sari shops. Overnight at Varanasi .
Day 12 : Varanasi Early morning sunrise boat cruise over holy river Ganges will take you to is famous bathing ghats where hundreds of pilgrims can be seen cleansing their souls by taking a holy dip. Also visit its burning ghats where bodies are cremated after performing the last rites according to ancient Hindu customs.
Breakfast at hotel . Afternoon city tour of Sarnath- A place where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining the enlightenment under a Banyan tree. It is a holy place for the Buddhist and thousand of Buddhist pilgrims visit Sarnath from all over the world. Overnight at Varanasi.
Day 13 : Varanasi - Delhi - Home Morning after breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to International Airport, depart on your international flight filled with colorful memories. |