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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 erstwhile capital of 8 empires
and now the capital of India with all the evidences of
its glorious past intact 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 will be at the hotel. Proceed for a full-day
tour of Old and 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 Chandini 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 -
Sawai Jai Singh II ascended the Amber throne in 1699 AD
and initiated the work of constructing the city in 1727
AD, which 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. Go up to the fort riding on the
Elephant back. Man Singh I initiated the construction of
the Amber Fort in 1592 AD and completed by his
descendent Jai Singh I.
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 poetry on stone. But
it was abandoned after the completion of the city due to
scarcity of water.
Also visit the Buland Darwaza, the
largest gateway in the world. Continue your drive to
Agra and on arrival check-in at Hotel.
Agra: Akbar
built the Agra Fort in 1565 AD, there establishing it as
his capital. Akbar and Shah Jahan changed the entire
village of Agra and transformed it into a wonderful city
with some of the grand edifices. Today, Agra is famous
all over the world for the Taj Mahal. The modern city of
Agra remains in background amidst the crowd of the
marvelous 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 - The
Bundelas founded the city on the banks of River Betwa.
It is a medieval city spotted with palaces and temples
of 16th and 17th century - which have resisted 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 with dense forests of Khajur or date
trees. The Chandela Dynasty credited for constructing
eighty-five outstanding temples here. Of all, only
twenty-two are intact as the masterpieces of Indian
architectural and sculptural art. Reach Khajuraho.
Transferred to hotel and relax.
Evening is free to relax or stroll.
Overnight will be at Khajuraho.
Day 08 Khajuraho - Varanasi:
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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 is named after the two rivers
Varuna and Asi that meets at the city. Varanasi is also
the carpet-manufacturing place of India. Known
previously as the Kashi, it means 'the City that
Illuminates'.
Visit Sarnath, 5 miles from of Varanasi
for a day excursion. Known as the site where Buddha
preached his first Sermon in 590 BC, explore the ruins
of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery. Visit the
Museum to see the treasure of Buddhist art and
sculptures found at the site. Overnight will be at
Varanasi.
Day 09 Varanasi:
Early morning drive to Daswamedha 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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