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Day
01 : Arrival in Delhi
Arrive: Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, the
guest will be met by our representative and
transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 / Delhi
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After breakfast sightseeing tour of Delhi
covering the 11th century Qutab Minar Tower,
the India Gate and the grand government
buildings, the President's House and
Parliament House all dating back to the time
of British Raj. Also visit Laxmi Narayan
temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Night
stay in Delhi. Overnight at hotel
Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur (258 km). Upon arrival
in Jaipur - check into the hotel. Afternoon
city tour of Jaipur - "The Pink City" is
spectacularly set within surrounding rugged
hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses.
Your tour will include the imposing City
Palace, still home to the Maharaja although
several of the rooms are now open to the
public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging
to the ruling family are housed here,
including a collection of weaponry. You will
also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the
Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar
Observatory to see the vast astronomical
instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the
colourful bazaar before returning to your
hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 04 : Jaipur
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort,
situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City.
At the foot of the hill you will mount your
caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady
climb up to the main gate, making your
entrance in the time honoured fashion. The
Fort, completed in the early 18th century,
took over 100 years to build and now, although
deserted, offers a fascinating insight into
the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.
Afternoon at leisure for own activities.
Overnight at hotel
Day 05 : Jaipur - Agra
Morning drive to Agra (221 km), en route visit
Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri the deserted,
red sandstone city that was built by Emperor
Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th
century. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the
largest gateway in the world. Continue drive
to Agra and check into the hotel.
Thereafter, sightseeing tour of Taj Mahal &
Red Fort. Visit the famous Taj Mahal -This
most famous Moghul monument was constructed by
Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife
Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It has
been described as the most extravagant
monument ever built for love, for the emperor
was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17
years of marriage, during the birth of her
14th child.The central structure has four
small domes surrounding the huge, central
dome. Above the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah
Jahan are false tombs, a common practice in
Indian mausoleums. (Taj Mahal is closed on
Friday). Also visit Red Fort - lies on the
bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart
of the town. It was built by Akbar as his
citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest
architectural style. It has imposing gates and
walls of red sandstone and a moat. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 06 : Agra - Jhansi - Orchha
Morning transfer to the railway station for
your train to Jhansi. Meeting and assistance
upon arrival and proceed to Orchha (18 kms)
and check-in at hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Orchha,
overlooked by the modern era, this beautiful
medieval town, was once the capital of Bundela
Kings. Built along the banks of the river
Betwa, flowing through a rugged country
century side, it still retains the captivating
air of a bygone era. Amongst the various
imposing edifices, of particular interest are
the Jehangiri Mahal, built by Raja Bir Singh
Deo to commemorate the visit of Moghul Emperor
Jehangir, the Raj Mahal and the Laxmi narayan
temple, both noted for their fine Frescoes and
Mural paintings. Overnight at hotel
Day 07 : Orchha - Khajuraho
Morning drive to Khajuraho (150 kms) and upon
arrival check-in at hotel. The legendary
temples of khajuraho are an incomparable
experience. Acknowledged as one of the world's
artistic wonders, these temples dedicated to
the Hindu pantheon of Gods are covered in
carvings that are a paean to life and love.
Built within a short span of a hundred years
by the Chandela Rajputs, the 10th century
temples lay forgotten until they were
discovered in the present century. Khajuraho
has achieved fame for the sensual appeal of
its erotic sculptures. Later explore the
Western and Eastern temples of khajuraho while
the guide explains the intricate meaning and
legends behind each describable sculpture
Overnight at hotel
Day 08 : Khajuraho - Varanasi
Morning visit the Eastern group of temples
which consists of 3 Hindu and 3 Jain temples,
their proximity attests to the religious
tolerance of the times in general and of the
Chandela rulers in particular.
Afternoon transfer to airport for flight to
Varanasi. On arrival in Varanasi, the guest
will be met by our representative and proceed
for sightseeing tour of Sarnath. Sarnath ? 5
miles out of Varanasi ? one of the holiest
Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha
preached his first Sermon in 590 B.C. Here you
will witness the ruins of a once flourishing
Buddhist monastery and then visit a fine
Museum which houses an excellent collection of
Buddhist art and sculptures found at the site.
(Sarnath museum is closed on Friday).
Thereafter transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Overnight at hotel
Day 09 : Varanasi - Delhi
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Early morning 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. Visit
some of the many Hindu temples that line the
river Ganges. Stroll along the narrow lanes
and bazaars full of shops selling, among other
things, the world famous Benaras Silks.
Afternoon transfer to airport for flight to
Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, the guests will
be met by our representative and transferred
to the International airport for your onward
journey.
Day 10 : Delhi - Onward journey
transfer to the airport for the onward journey
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