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Tour Duratation |
09
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Places to be covered |
Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho -
Varanasi - Delhi |
Day 01: Delhi
The company representatives will receive you on arrival
at the international airport in Delhi late in the night.
Transfer and check-in to your hotel.
Delhi, the capital of 8 empires has now transformed into
a metropolis, which has managed to retain its glorious
past and along with the present. It is the kaleidoscope
of the ancient, medieval and modern culture of India.
Overnight at Delhi.
Day 02 Delhi:
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Breakfast at hotel. Relax for the first half of the day
at hotel. Late in the afternoon, proceed for the tour of
Old & New Delhi. Old Delhi
- A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi includes the Raj Ghat,
Jama Masjid and Red Fort.
Enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni
Chowk.
New Delhi - A sightseeing tour
of New Delhi includes a visit to the Humayun's Tomb and
Qutub Minar. A drive along the ceremonial avenue,
Rajpath past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House,
the President's Residence would end at the Diplomatic
Enclave. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 03 Delhi - Jaipur:
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Jaipur. On arrival check-in
to hotel.
Jaipur - The origins of the
planned city of Jaipur can be traced back to the 18th
century during the reign of Sawai Jai Singh II. He
ascended the Amber throne in 1699 AD and initiated the
work of constructing the city in 1727 AD. Named after
the king, Jaipur was completed in 1731 AD. Jaipur has
managed to preserve the character and history of the old
city. Popularly known as the Pink City, painted in honor
of the visit of the Prince of Wales. Jaipur is abundant
with fascinating forts, pleasing palaces, terrific
temples and luxurious gardens. Reach Jaipur and check in
to hotel. Shop or relax in the evening. Overnight in
Jaipur.
Day 04 Jaipur:
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of
Jaipur. Elephant ride will take you up to the fort. Man
Singh I initiated the construction of the Amber Fort in
1592 and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. It is
a fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles of architecture
looks aesthetically pleasing. Proceed for sightseeing of
the city of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace, Jantar Mantar
and Hawa Mahal. Evening at leisure or explore the city.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 05 Jaipur - Agra:
breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Agra en-route visiting
Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri - Emperor Akbar built it as his capital
city in the late 16th century. Built of red sandstone,
the fort looks like a poetry on stone. But it was
abandoned after the completion of the city due to
scarcity of water. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the
largest gateway in the world. Continue your drive to
Agra and on arrival check-in at Hotel.
Agra: Akbar started the construction of the Agra Fort in 1565 AD,
thus establishing it as his capital. Akbar and Shah
Jahan changed the entire look of the small village of
Agra by building some of the grand edifices in the city.
Today, Agra is famous the world over for the Taj Mahal.
The modern city of Agra seems hidden in the crowd of the
majestic Mughal heritage. Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 06 Agra:
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing of Agra.
Visit Taj Mahal, a "symbol of eternal love", Agra Fort
and Itmad-ud-Daulla's Tomb, popularly known as the Baby
Taj.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 07 Agra - Jhansi - Orchha -
Khajuraho
Breakfast will be at hotel. You will be transferred to
station for train to Jhansi.
Reach Jhansi and proceed to Orchha, 12 km away.
Orchha - Founded by the Bundelas by the banks of River
Betwa, it is a medieval city fringed by palaces and
temples of 16th and 17th century - which have remarkably
withstood the onslaught of time. Visit the Fort Complex
at Orchha.
Enjoy your lunch at Orchha. Continue drive to Khajuraho.
Khajuraho - Situated in the
state of Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is a small village
named so because of thick forest of Khajur or date
trees. The Chandela Dynasty has made a huge contribution
to the mankind by constructing eighty-five beautiful
temples here. Of all, only twenty-two are intact as the
finest examples of Indian architectural and sculptural
art. The temples of Khajuraho are listed as the World
Heritage Site.
Reach Khajuraho. Transferred to hotel and relax. Evening
is free to relax or stroll. Overnight will be at
Khajuraho.
Day 08 Khajuraho - Varanasi:
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for a tour of
the famous temples of Khajuraho. Transfer in time to
airport for flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at
Varanasi, you will be met and transferred to hotel.
Varanasi - is the world's most
ancient living city. The city derived its name from the
two rivers Varuna and Asi that meets at the city.
Varanasi is also the carpet-manufacturing place of
India. It was previously known as the Kashi, which means
'the City that Illuminates'.
Visit Sarnath, 5 miles from of Varanasi for a day
excursion. It is the site where Buddha preached his
first Sermon in 590 BC. See the ruins of a once
flourishing Buddhist monastery and then visit the Museum
with treasure of Buddhist art and sculptures found at
the site. Overnight will be at Varanasi.
Day 09 Varanasi:
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Early morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat. Enjoy a boat ride
on the sacred river Ganga. Walk back through the streets
along the banks of Ganga.
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for a half day-guided tour of Varanasi including
the Kashi Vishwanatha Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque, Banaras
Hindu University and other important monuments. Spend
night at Varanasi.
Day 10 Varanasi - Delhi:
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel.
Relax or finish last minute shopping. You can visit the
ghats or explore the city.
Proceed to the airport for flight to Delhi.
Reach Delhi and take connecting flight home.
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