India, Hindustan or Bharath this country is been called by many names. It is a land of dreams and romance where beauty beckons, culture echoes, diversity delights and tradition talks. Those who reach India are greeted with a gracious Namaste denoting warmth, hospitality and respect - a tradition in tune with the country's age-old motto “Athithi Devo Bhava” where the guest is treated as God. Blessed with mist clad mountain ranges, deep blue seas, enigmatic deserts, golden beaches, emerald green valleys, palm fringed backwaters on the one hand and unique art forms, exciting fairs and festivals, interesting pilgrim centres, exclusive heritage sites, royal forts, majestic monuments, architectural marvels and exotic flora and fauna on the other, this legendary land is unique in all aspects. Encounter and explore this wonderful peninsula that is India, the land that projects love and humanity - surrounded by the grand snow capped Himalayan ranges in the North, the magnificent coastline offered by the Arabian Sea in the West, the vast Bay of Bengal in the East, and the awesome and deep Indian Ocean in the South.
Assistance on arrival at Delhi by our Airport representative and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast at hotel, proceed for the guided city tour of Old Delhi including visits to Jama Mosque (the largest mosque in India) including cycle-rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk, Red Fort and Raj Ghat - the cremation site of Mahatma. Later continue sightseeing of New Delhi including visits to Qutab Minar and Humanyun's Tomb, India Gate & driving past through Parliament house, President House & Government Buildings
Overnight at hotel
After breakfast leave for Jaipur. Jaipur is the first planned city of India, located in the desert lands of Rajasthan was built by warrior-astronomer Raja Sawai Jai Singh-II 285 years back and reflects the royal taste of the Rajputs in its architecture. The graceful architecture of the City that runs across in pink colour has earned Jaipur the title of "The Pink City". On arrival, transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities.
Overnight at hotel
After breakfast proceed for excursion to Amber Fort. You may get opportunity to climb up to fort on Elephant back (Subject to availability). Later proceed for guided city tour visiting City Palace, Observatory and drive past “Hawa Mahal” - Palace of Winds.
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After breakfast leave for Agra by surface. Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World - The Taj Mahal. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon a guided city tour visiting TAJ MAHAL. Referred to as one of the wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal in Agra is the epitome of tourism in India and is celebrated for its architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty (Taj Mahal is closed every Friday). Later proceed to visit the Great Fort of Agra, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture and the seat and stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. City is also known for its carpets, gold thread embroidery, leather shoes and its inlay work on marble.
Overnight at hotel
Early morning departure transfer to Agra railway station in time to board your train to Jhansi, Bhopal SHTBDI (Dep: 0815 Hrs / Arr: 1050 Hrs). On arrival at Jhansi Railway station assistance and transfer to Khajuraho enroute visit Orchha for a guided tour of the Fort Complex which contains the Rajmandir, Jahangir Mahal, and the Rai Parveen Mahal. Continue drive towards Khajuraho. Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculpture. The Khajuraho group of monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On arrival, transfer to hotel.
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After breakfast, proceed for an excursion to Western and Eastern Group of temples. Later departure transfer to Khajuraho airport in time to your onward flight to India's holiest city “Varanasi” - India's cultural capital. The oldest living city of the world with a belief that the city is older than history. On arrival, you will be met by our representative and transfer to hotel. Later in the Evening proceed to witness Aarti ceremony on bank of River Ganges, the holy river to witness Ganga Aarti ( prayer ceremony ).
Overnight at hotel
Early morning boat ride on river Ganges visiting various Ghats followed by walk through old city of Varanasi. After breakfast proceed for guided city tour. Afternoon proceed for an excursion of Sarnath - It is believed that in Sarnath Buddha gave his first sermon to his disciples after getting enlightenment.
Overnight at hotel
Breakfast at hotel, followed with check out and transfer to Varanasi airport in time to connect for your onward flight to Delhi. Assistance on arrival at Delhi Domestic airport and transfer to International terminal, to connect for your onward international flight.
Duration : 8 Nights 9 Days
Destinations covered : Delhi – Jaipur - Agra - Jhansi - Varanasi
