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Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations Covered:Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
Day 01: Arrival Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi. Transfer to your hotel.
Relax for the day.
Delhi, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
Proceed for a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi after
breakfast.
Old Delhi - Visit the Raj Ghat, Red Fort,
Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk.
New Delhi - Visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the
Qutub Minar, Rajpath, India Gate, Parliament House,
the President's Residence and Diplomatic Enclave.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur
By Road: 260 Kms/5 hr
Proceed to Jaipur after breakfast. Reach by noon.
Jaipur - The origins of the beautiful city of
Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century,
during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber
throne in 1699 AD. It is popularly known as the Pink
City because of the extensive use of the locally
abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of
the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria.
In the evening, visit the Birla Temple built
as recently as 1985. It houses ornate statues including
one of Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth and Beauty) and Narayan.
Roam in the old city and explore Jaipur.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 04: Jaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for morning excursion
to Amber Fort with the Elephant ride to ascent the fort.
Also visit the City Palace, Jantar Mantar
and Hawa Mahal.
Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur - Agra
By Road: 221 Kms/5 hr
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed to Agra. Visit Fatehpur
Sikri en-route.
Fatehpur Sikri - The Red Sandstone City, Emperor
Akbar built as his capital and palace in the late 16th
century. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest
gateway in the world.
Reach Agra and check in at hotel.
Agra - Badal Singh established the city of Taj
in 1475 AD. Agra finds mention in the Mahabharat as
Agraban. Sikandar Lodi made Agra his capital but Babur
defeated the Lodis to capture not only Agra but also
laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire. In the mid
16th century and earlier 17th century AD, Agra witnessed
a frenzied building activity and it was during this
time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built.
Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 06: Agra
Proceed for day sightseeing of Agra.
Visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Baby Taj.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 07: Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho
By Train
Train Name: Bhopal Shatabdi Express
Train No.: 2002
Departure: 0800 Hr
Arrival: 1024 Hr
Breakfast will be at hotel. You will be transferred
to station for train to Jhansi.
Reach Jhansi and transfer to Orchha, 12 km away.
Orchha - It is a medieval city founded by the
Bundela rulers with palaces and temples of the 16th
and 17th century.
Proceed for sightseeing of Orchha sites within the Fort
Complex. Enjoy your lunch at Orchha.
Continue drive to Khajuraho.
Khajuraho - Situated in the northernmost part
of Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is famous for its enchanting
temples and its legendary Khajuraho dance festival.
The name Khajuraho is derived from the Khajur tree (the
date palm tree), which is grown abundantly in the region.
Reach Khajuraho. Transferred to hotel and relax. Evening
will be free or you can go out for a stroll. Overnight
will be at Khajuraho.
Day 08: Khajuraho
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Proceed for a guided
tour of the famous temples of Khajuraho.
Visit the Panna National Park in the afternoon
and enjoy snacks at the Ken River Lodge.
Overnight will be at Khajuraho.
Day 09:Khajuraho - Varanasi
By Air
Flight: 9W 334
Airline: Jet Airways
Departure: 1330 hr
Arrival: 1410 Hr
Breakfast will be at hotel. Transfer in time to airport
for flight to Varanasi.
Upon arrival at Varanasi, you will be met and transferred
to hotel.
Varanasi - It is the World's most ancient living
city. The religious capital of Hinduism, Varanasi is
the carpet-manufacturing place of India. It was previously
known as Kashi - the city that illuminates. The present
name is derived from the fact that the city is at the
confluence of the rivers Varuna and Asi.
Overnight will be at Varanasi.
Day 10: Varanasi
In the morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take
a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation
Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the
world's oldest and most important religions. Board a
boat with your guide and proceed to the middle of the
river, where at sunrise the sight unfolds before you.
Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple while returning
to the hotel.
Return for breakfast to the hotel.
Proceed for day-guided tour of Varanasi visiting Bharat
Mata Temple, Durga Temple and Tulsi Manas Temple.
Also visit the Art Gallery and the Mosque
of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb at the Banaras Hindu
University.
Overnight will be at Varanasi.
Day 11: Varanasi - Delhi
By Air
Flight: 9W 724
Airlines: Jet Airways
Departure: 1445 Hr
Arrival: 1605 Hr
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing
of Sarnath.
Visit the ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist Monastery
and the Museum.
Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi.
Reach Delhi and you will be transferred to hotel. Overnight
will be at Delhi.
Day 12: Delhi
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Day will be free to see more of Delhi and last minute
shopping. In the evening proceed to see the Dances
Of India show. Transfer to airport in time for flight
home with sweet memories of India.
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