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Day 01 :- Arrive
Delhi
Upon clearing Customs and Immigration, you are met by our
representative who will present you with a welcome pack
including all necessary documentation and arrange for your
transfer to your hotel for check-in. No activity is
scheduled today, since most of the International flights
arrive into India close to midnight only.
Delhi – As a part of Central India tours first you will
visit Delhi. This city is a bustling metropolis and a city
of 14 million inhabitants, is also India’s capital. A near
perfect blend of the ancient and the modern, Delhi,
consisting two parts Old & New Delhi, is a city with
something for everyone. From Forts and monuments that are
almost 50 0 years old, to modern shopping malls, nightclubs
and golf courses, Delhi truly is India’s crown jewel.
Overnight in Delhi.
Day 02 :- In Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. This morning embark from your hotel for
full day tour of Old and New Delhi where you would visit :
The 17th-century old city includes the great mosque of Jama
Masjid, The main street of Old Delhi is the colorful
shopping bazaar known as Chandni Chowk (“Moonlit Street”).
Red Fort, most spectacular pieces of mughal architecture,
built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan between 1638 and
1648. Drive past Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma
Gandhi.
The tour of New Delhi includes Qutab Minar, one of the most
popular landmarks in Delhi built in 1199. The Humayun's
Tomb, the precursor of the Taj Mahal. Drive down the
spectacular Rajpath (“the Kingsway,”) passing the India Gate
(the memorial built to commemorate the unknown soldiers,)
the President’s House, and the House of Parliament. Enjoy a
brief respite from the otherwise bustling city at Birla
Mandir, a modern and colourful Hindu temple.
Evening at leisure to perhaps venture out and discover the
city or its many facets on your own. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 :- Delhi –
Varanasi (Flight)
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast this morning you will be
met by our representative and escorted from your hotel to
the Delhi airport in time for your flight to Varanasi.

Varanasi - One of the holiest cities in India, Varanasi is
one of the most important pilgrimage sites and also a major
tourist attraction. It has been the religious capital of
Hinduism since time immemorial. Situated on the banks of the
sacred Ganges, Varanasi has been a center of learning and
civilization for more than 2,000 years. Written records of
the Skanda Purana and the Mahabharata mention its existence
as long as 3,000 years ago. It is probably the oldest living
city in India, and one of the world's most ancient. Varanasi
has been a great cultural centre, especially in the fields
of music, learning and the craft of silk weaving.
Upon arrival met & escorted to your hotel for check-in .
Early afternoon, you embark from your hotel for a half-day
tour of Varanasi.
The tour of this ancient city includes The Bharat Mata
Temple, which has a big relief map of India in marble, the
Benares Hindu University with its art gallery, and the
Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb built on the side of an
ancient Hindu temple, bathing ghats, The Kashivishwanath
temple, The Durgakund.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 :- Varanasi
– Khajuraho (Flight)
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on the holy river The
Ganges.
A highlight of any trip to Varanasi - this incredible scene
as multitudes of devotees comes to the river to pay homage
to the Sun God. The riverfront, as seen from a boat at
sunrise, is a spiritually uplifting sight. Hinduism, deep
and mystical, is everywhere: in a decorated doorway; in a
glimpse of a glittering temple; in the sound of a sacred
bell; in the chant of the priests; and in the fragrance of
flower oblations.
Return to the hotel for a leisurely breakfast, and early
afternoon, met by our representative and esc orted from the
Hotel to the Varanasi airport in time for your flight to
Khajuraho.
Khajuraho - Famous for its temples that are India's unique
gift to the world, representing, as they do, a paean to
life, to love, to joy, perfect in execution and sublime in
expression. Life, in every form and mood, has been captured
in stone, testifying not only to the craftsman's artistry
but also to the extraordinary breadth of vision of the
Chandela Rajputs under whose rule the temples were conceived
and constructed in the short span of a hundred yeas, from
950-1050 AD, in a truly inspired burst of creativity.
Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to your hotel for
check-in etc. Evening at leisure and overnight at hotel.
Day 05 :- Khajuraho
- Orcha
Breakfast at hotel. This morning you embark from your hotel
for half-day City tour of Khajuraho visiting eastern &
western group of temples.
Afternoon drive from Khajuraho to Orchha (180 kms/04 hrs.).
Orchha - In the central part of India, once the capital of
Bundela rulers, Orchha is now a village set among a
wonderful complex of well-preserved palaces and temples
which date back to the 16th century. Many of the temples are
still in use and are visited regularly by thousands of
devotees who go there to worship at the shrine of Rama. A
relatively undiscovered spot it is definitely worth visiting
Orchha for its peaceful beauty. Strewn around the area are
little shrines and memorials, each with its own poignant
history, each contributing to the nostalgic beauty tha t is Orchha.
Upon arrival check-in to the Orchha Resort. Evening at
leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 :- Orcha –
Gwalior By Road (Approx 120 Kms / 03 Hours)
Breakfast at Hotel. This morning explore & visit Jahangir
Mahal, Rai Praveen Mahal the Chaturbhuj temple and the Royal
Chhattris by the Betwa river.
Afternoon drive from Orchha to Gwalior.
Gwalior – Situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior
is the city of true royals, the Scindias. City is well known
for its majestic fort, considered as one of the best in the
world.
The huge Gwalior fort that dominates this dry & dusty
city witnessed the rise and fall of many dynasties which
have held sway over the centuries. Once resplendent in gold
mosaic tiles, the main palace, Man Mandir, still exhibits
intricate carvings and art from the 9th century and the
dungeons below give a graphic illustration of the Mogul
prisoners’ fate. This fort has been described by Babur as
'the pearl among the fortresses of Hind'.
Upon arrival check-in to your hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 :- Gwalior-
Agra By Road (Approx 120 Kms /03 Hours)
Breakfast at hotel. This morning your embark from your hotel
for half-day City tour of Gwalior visiting the Gwalior Fort,
Museum, Rani Laxmibai Memorial and Tansen’s Tomb.
Afternoon drive from Gwalior to Agra
Agra - “The Land of Taj” was once the capital of the Mughal
Empire and even today it seems to linger in the past. Not
surprising, for the Mughal emperors with their passion for
building, endowed the city with some of the finest
structures in the world. Agra is an old city and it is said
that its name was derived from Agrabana, a forest that’s
finds mention in the epic Mahabharata. In more recent times
Agra came into prominence when Sikandar Lodi made it his
capital city in 1501. Later it passed into the possession of
the Mughals. It was during the time of the third emperor
“Akbar” that Agra came into its own and later on his
grandson “Shah Jehan” ornamented the city with that
masterpiece of Mughal architecture - The Taj Mahal.
Upon arrival check-in to your hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 :- In Agra
After Breakfast you embark on your sightseeing tour of the
Agra city including Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Taj Mahal : The 17th Century master piece named Taj Mahal
,which of course is the most splendid of all the buildings –
perhaps the most perfect architectural monument of the
world. It was built in the memory of the beloved wife Mumtaz
Mahal by one of greatest king of Mughal Empire Shah Jehan.
Agra Fort: Built primarily as a military establishment by
Emperor Akbar in 1565,the redstone Agra Fort, was partially
converted in to a palace during the tenure of Emperor Shah
Jehan. Though the principal structure was built by Akbar,
many more additions were made by his grandsons. This massive
fort is 2.5 Kms long and is considered the predecessor of
the Red Fort of New Delhi.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 :- Agra –
Jaipur Via Fatehpur Sikri By Road (Approx 255 Kms /06 Hours)
After breakfast at hotel this morning drive to Jaipur,
visiting Fatehpur Sikri en-route – often called the ghost
city , built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve
as the capital of his vast empire, Fatehpur Sikri was
mysteriously abandoned 13 years later. Later continue your
drive to the Pink City of Rajasthan – Jaipur
Jaipur- Jaipur is an exuberance of colour, dance, and song
with the traditional arts and crafts. It's one of India's
most well planned cities, with wide, straight avenues,
roads, streets and lanes in a grid system. The great
warrior/astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II carefully planned
Jaipur's foundation. Laid out in the 18th century, its
design followed specifications from an epochal Hindu
treatise on architecture.
This "Pink City," so called because its buildings are
painted in the tones of an autumnal sunset, intersperses the
play of red and pink with white borders and motifs. The
royal family's residence at Amber is only 11 km away. The
palaces and forts of yesteryear, once witness to royal
processions, now shine amid the splendor of modern
monuments, juxtaposition accepted quite naturally into the
lifestyles of an amazing people.
Upon arriva l in Jaipur, check in to your hotel and rest of
the day at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 :- In Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast you embark on your
sightseeing tour of Amer Fort and Jaipur City.
Amer Fort : 11 Kms from Jaipur- A marvelous example of
Rajput architecture with its terraces and reflected in Matao
lake below. The magnificent old Citadel, a labyrinth of
massive walls and towers, shrouds an exquisite marble
palace, pillared and carved glimmering with a million tiny
mirrors, which creates tanatalising reflection effect. The
ascent to the fort is on a gaily caparisoned elephants.
Afternoon sightseeing of Jaipur City visit the
City Palace Museum : An imposing blend of traditional
Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is resplendent with
its collection of robes of royal princess, carpets an
armoury of old weapons , miniature paintings portraying
court scenes , battle scenes and processions.
Janatar Mantar : (Observartory): Jantar Mantar, built
between 1728 and 1734, literally means the ‘instruments for
measuring the harmony of the heavens’. Jai Singh, the brain
behind the grand project, chose stone with marble facing.
This was the biggest of all his observatories and the only
one built of stone. He used it daily, often with his
astronomy gurus Pandit Jagannath and Kewal Ram. In all there
are 17 instruments in the Jantar Mantar complex. The
function of each instrument is rather complex but serves a
particular function where time plays the main theme.
Hawa Mahal : (Palace of Winds) : A five storeyed wonder with
a spectacular pyra midal façade and overhanging windows with
latticed screens, domes and spires.
After completing the sightseeing return back to the hotel
for overnight.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 :- Jaipur –
Delhi By Road (Approx 260 Kms/06 Hours)
Delhi- Overseas (Flight)
Breakfast at Hotel. Check out of the Hotel at noon and
leisurely drive from Jaipur to Delhi Airport . On arrival in
Delhi you are transferred to the International airport to
connect your flight back home.
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