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Day 01
: Arrive
Delhi
Arrive at Delhi International Airport and transfer to
your very comfortable hotel in Delhi for night stay
after the international air journey.
Day 02
:
Delhi
sightseeing
Today morning after sumptuous breakfast you will meet
our knowledgeable guide in the hotel who will take you
for full day guided tour of the capital cityof India.
Delhi is divided in two parts Old and New Delhi. Delhi
was once the capital of Muslim India between the 12th
and 19th centuries and one can find mosques, monuments
and forts related to Muslim history. New Delhi is the
imperial city planned by Edwin Lutyens as India's
capital by the British. Red Fort constructed by Shah
Jehan between the year 1638-1648 A.D. Raj Ghat ,the
cremation ground of the national freedom fighter Mahatma
Gandhi also known as father of the Nation. Humayun's
Tomb was built by Hamida Banu Begum, widow of Humayun in
1565.AD, it is said that Taj Mahal borrowed the
architectural style from Humayun’s Tomb. Safdarjung's
Tomb stands today in the lush green garden as the last
phase of the Mughal style of architecture. Later visit
Qutab Minar which was started by Qutab ud din Aibek of
slave dynasty but later it was completed by Iltutmish.
It is 73 meters high which tapers from a 15 m diameter
base to just 2.5 m at the top. Drive past through India
Gate (The war memorial) and President's Palace. Evening
you are free for own activities. Night stay in your
hotel.
Day 03 :
Delhi -
Jaipur (257 kms / 5 hrs drive)
After breakfast drive to the capital of royal state of
Rajasthan, Jaipur also called pink city as most of the
building are pink in colour . After checking formalities
at the hotel go for half day city tour visiting Jantar
Mantar - The Observatory which reflects how excellent
the astronomy was in the 17th century. It was made by
Raja Jai Singh in 1728 A.D. The magnitudes of precision
about the position of stars, latitudes, longitudes
azimuths or even calculating eclipses are brilliant.
Next to the observatory is City Palace, one wing of the
palace has been converted into museum which houses the
collection of artillery and textiles. In other wing it
is the residence of the former Maharaja of Jaipur. Hawa
Mahal- Palace of Winds is another amazing building;
originally Hawa Mahal was built to enable the ladies of
the royal families to watch the everyday life and
processions of the city. Evening enjoy your dinner with
rajasthani dance. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04
:
Jaipur
Today after early breakfast, go for an excursion to Amer
fort located atop the Aravali hills, it was the ancient
capital of Jaipur. We ascend to the fort in a royal
style by riding on the Elephant's back. Amber fort is
constructed of white and red sandstone .It is a blend of
both the Hindu and Muslim style of ornamentation when we
look the interiors of the fort which are designed with
murals and frescoes which describes the daily errand.
Later visit the Jaigarh Fort overlooking the Moata Lake
where you can see one of the biggest canons dating back
to the 11th century. Evening free to explore the city
and night stay in the hotel.
Day 05
:
Jaipur -
Agra (245 kms / 5 hrs drive)
Drive to Agra after breakfast en route visiting “Ghost
Town” of Fatehpur Sikri. It was once the capital of
Mughal Empire made by Akbar the Great king. It was made
capital to honor the Sufi saint Salim Chisti by whose
bless Akbar was gifted with son whom he named Jehangir.
Later the city was abandoned due to the scarcity of
water. Later proceed to Agra and check into the hotel.
Rest of the evening free to relax and enjoy the
facilities of the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06
:
Agra - Gwalior (120 kms / 3 hrs drive)
Early morning leave for Taj Mahal whose beauty is
glorified when the rays of sun falls and the colorful
stones embedded shines brightly. It is one of the Seven
Wonders of the World built by Shah Jehan in the memory
of his beloved wife Mumtaz. Return to the hotel for
breakfast and later go for sightseeing of Agra Fort.
During Akbar time it was more like military structure
but later at Shah Jehan’s time it was converted into
Palace. From the fort one can have a clear picturesque
of Taj Mahal. Later drive to one of the royal city of
central India Gwalior. Upon arrival check in hotel.
Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 07
:
Gwalior -
Orchha (120 kms / 3 hrs.)
In the morning after breakfast go for sightseeing of
city, visit Gwalior situated on rocky sandstone. The
fort was built by different rulers during different
periods. The fort hosts Teli ka Mandir, Shahastra Bahu
temple of Vishnu. Also visit Jal Vilas Palace and museum
, it is the palace of royal Scindia family and a part
has been converted into museum. Later drive to Orchha a
small hamlet on the bank of the river Betwa. Upon
arrival check in hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08
:
Orchha -
Khajuraho (178 kms / 4 hrs.)
Today morning visit Jehangir Mahal which is one of the
most remarkable architecture of Orchha .It was built by
Raja Bir Singh to honor the visit of Jehangir to Orchha.
The architecture bears an Islamic touch. Also visit Raj
Parveen Mahal built by king Indramani in the 17th
century for his love to Poetess Parveen who was gifted
with extraordinary talent. Chaturbhuj temple built in
the year 1558-1573 is placed on big stone formation.
Laxminarayan temple is also worth to be seen. Later
drive to Khajuraho. On arrival check in hotel. Rest of
the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel
Day 09
:
Khajuraho -
Varanasi by flight
Khajuraho is famous for the exotic temples also called
the “temples of Love”, it has two groups Eastern and
Western which comprises a group of temples. These
temples were built by Chandela rulers during 09-12th
century A.D. The most famous temple among the western
group is Kandriya Mahadev temple dedicated to lord Shiva
which depicts divine deities, celestial maidens, eternal
lovers, gods and goddesses. In eastern group the most
famous temple is Parasvnath which is the largest Jain
temple among the Eastern group. Later you will be driven
to airport to take your flight to one of the holiest and
ancient cities of India Varanasi. Upon arrival you will
be met by our representative at the airport who will
escort you to your hotel. Evening you will be taken to
the River Ganges to watch the evening prayer offered to
holy river Ganges. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10 :
Varanasi sightseeing and train to Delhi
Early morning Boat ride on River Ganges to witness the
early morning affairs which takes place on the bank of
the river. Also take a boat ride to see the activities
taking place on the Ganges. Later return to hotel for
the breakfast and after that go for an excursion to
Sarnath where lord Buddha gave his first sermon after
attaining the godly power. Visit the ruins of Sarnath.
On return to Varanasi go for sightseeing of temples .The
Durga temple dedicated to goddess Durga (Interestingly
the Durga Temple is also known as the Monkey Temple due
to the large number of monkeys found in the Temple
premises). Also visit the Banaras Hindu University. In
the evening you will be taken to the railway station to
board your overnight train to Delhi. Night on board the
train.
Day 11
: Arrive Delhi from
Varanasi
On arrival in the morning at New Delhi railway station
you will be met by our representative who will escort
you to your hotel. Rest of the day free for relaxation.
Day 12
: Leave Delhi
The representative will ensure timely
transfer for you to the airport to board your onward
flight.
Basic
Inclusions of the package :
- Assisted transfers from
airport to hotel and back
- Accommodation in hotels (as
per the category selected)
- Daily Breakfast Buffet
- City tour + Drives by
private car
- All currently applicable
taxes
Exclusions:
- Any meal unless mentioned
above, personal expenses like telephone /laundry bills
etc.
- Entrance fees and still
camera or video camera charges at various monuments
and museums.
- Tips and gratuities to
drivers, guides, and bellboys at hotels
- Departure taxes or Visa
handling fees (A Visa is required to visit India)
- Any International Air fare,
Airports tax and travel insurance etc. and other
services not specified above.
- Anything not mentioned in
inclusions.
Remarks
» All prices quoted per person. on twin sharing basis.
Rates subject to change without notice Rates are
applicable for a minimum of two (2) persons traveling
at one time.
» Rates are applicable for Indian market only.
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