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 Durations:9 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations 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:
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:
By Road: 260 km/6 hr
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:
By Road: 221 km/6 hr
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
By Train
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:
By Air
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:
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:
By Air
Flight : 9W 334
Airline : Jet Airways
Departure : 1440 hr
Arrival : 1600 hr
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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