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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:
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:
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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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