Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Places Covered : Delhi-Alwar-Jaipur-Agra-Gwalior-Orcha-Khajuraho-Varanasi-Delhi
Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of old Delhi visiting the magnificent red fort, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid drive past Chandani chowk. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 : In Delhi
Morning means half day sightseeing of New Delhi, visiting Qutab Minar, Humayuns Tomb -mausoleum of emperor humayun imposing modern Lakshminarayan temple and drive past the India Gate, parliament house and the secretariat buildings. Afternoon free Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 : Delhi -Alwar - Jaipur
306kms. Approximately 6-7hrs. Leave Delhi by car /coach for Jaipur, en-route visiting Alwar. Alwar, located 164kms from Delhi, is the gateway to Rajasthan with prehistoric sites visit the Museum containing miniature painting and valuable manuscripts. Later, continue the 142 km drive to Jaipur. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4 : In Jaipur
Morning visit to the Amber fort Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani fortpalace. A major attraction at Amber is the elephant ride all the way up to the fort entrance. Afternoon, sightseeing tour of city, visiting the Maharajas city palace. later, visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5 : Jaipur -Agra via Fatehpur Sikri
250kms. Approximately 5-6hrs. Leave Jaipur by car /coach for Agra en-route visiting Fatehpur sikri built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. On arrival, check in at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6 : In Agra
Morning sightseeing tour of city visiting Taj Mahal, built by Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaj Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later, visit Agra fort with magnificent halls for private and public audiences and other palaces. Afternoon excursion to Akbars Tomb at Sikandra, located in a large walled garden. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7 : Agra - Gwalior
By Train. 0800/0915hrs Transfer to railway station to board train Shatabdi Express for Gwalior. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of city visiting Gujari Mahal, Man Mandir, the Gawlior fort, Sas-Bahu temples. Later, visit scindia Museum at Jai Vilas palaces. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8 : Gawlior - Jhansi
By Train 1025/1210hrs Jhansi - Orcha 17kms. Approximately 30 minutes Transfer to Raiway station to board shatabdi Express for Jhansi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and drive straight to orcha. Afternoon, visit orcha palace. Temple and walk around the local market. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9 : Orcha - Khajuraho
170kms. Approximately 5hrs. Morning , Leave oracha by car / coach for Khajuraho. On arrival, check in at hotel. Afternoon, visit western Group of temples. Most important temple being the Kandariya Mahadeo temple dedicated to lord Shiva. Also see the chitragupta or bharat ji temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10 : Khajuraho - Varanasi
By Air Morning sightseeing tour of eastern Group of temple including the Ghantai temple,Vamana temple, Javari temple, transfer to airport in time for flight to Varanasi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11 : In Varanasi
Early morning boat cruise on river Ganges. A boat ride along the Ghats gives you an unforgettable experience seeing the bathing and cremation sites. Later, visit the vishwanath temple, also called the golden temple because of the gold planting on its root. Return to hotel. Afternoon, proceed for half day sightseeing tour of city situated on the banks of the Ganges. Visit some of the important temple such as bharat Mata Mandir and durga temple. Drive past the tulsi Manas temple. Drive through the Banaras Hindu university. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12 : Varanasi - Delhi
By Air Morning , excursion to Sarnath, 10 kms away from varanasi is the fabled place, which bears testimony to its grate past where lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciplines, expounding the principal of Buddhism. Transfer to airport in time for flight to Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel . Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13 : Leave Delhi
Transfer to airport in time for fight to onward destination. |
