Upon your arrival in the Indian capital city of New Delhi, you will be greeted by our representative at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. After a warm welcome, you will be escorted to your hotel for 2 nights stay. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi. Day 2:Day
Today, enjoy the day discovering Delhi, pacing through the city which is as historic as modern, like 2 sides of the same coin! Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi, which includes a visit to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, ‘silver street’, one of the largest trading centres of India; drive past Red Fort, the place that marked the announcement of India’s freedom from the British Raj; visit Raj Ghat, cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi Later in the afternoon, discover the modern city of New Delhi, which includes a visit to Qutab Minar, a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture and the worlds tallest minaret; Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the largest Sikh temple of Delhi, with a gold tomb, still in active worship; Photo stop at India Gate, the war memorial arch built in honour of the soldiers who died in the second world war; drive past President's House, Parliament House and other Government Secretariat Buildings, the most imposing features of Lutyen’s Delhi. Akshardham Temple. Akshardham Temple is located on bank of river Yamuna. The Temple is included in the list of Seven Wonders of the 21 st Century by the prestigious Reader’s Digest magazine. It is the one of the best built temples in India and among must visit tourist places in Delhi. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.
After breakfast, embark on a leisurely drive to Jaipur - land of the Rajput’s. Jaipur is an exuberance of colour, dance and traditional arts and crafts. Known, as the 'Pink City', Jaipur is home to ancient forts and palaces and is one of India's most well-planned cities. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in to your hotel. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in Jaipur. Overnight stay at in hotel in Jaipur.
This morning, visit the Amber fort, which was built in the 16th century. An elephant ride will help you ascend to this hilltop fort (elephants ride are subject to availability). Alternatively, you could choose to walk or drive up to the fort. This afternoon, visit the City Palace complex with its museums and Jantar Mantar, the ancient astronomical observatory, and the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), built in the 18th century. This palace with its innumerable windows and screened balconies was especially built for the royal women to view the city and processions from behind their purdahs. Later explore the many facets of Jaipuri crafts such as semi-precious jewels, pottery, colourful embroidered fabrics with mirror work, woven carpets etc – watch artisans at work and enjoy souvenir shopping in this colourful city of Jaipur. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur. (Elephants ride are subject to availability).
This morning, embark on a leisurely drive to Agra, city of the world-famous Taj Mahal. En-route to Agra, you will make a brief stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri, the capital city of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. Continue drive to Agra, check in at your hotel, evening at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.
Early morning, experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the eternal symbol of love, the Taj Mahal. Often referred to as a poem in white marble, Taj Mahal displays the saga of love between Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. After the Taj Mahal, return to your hotel for breakfast. After breakfast Also visit the Agra fort, which is built in red sandstone and has magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and beautiful gardens. Overnight stay at hotel in Agra. Day 7:Agra -
After breakfast, drive to Orchha, a medieval riverside town known for its palaces and temples. En route to Orchha, make a brief stop at Gwalior, the city of warrior kings, poets, musicians, and saints. A historic city, Gwalior is known for its old magnificent fort which houses a number of ruined palaces and interesting temples. The history of Gwalior Fort dates to over a thousand years. This afternoon, visit Gwalior Fort and then continue drive to Orchha. Upon arrival in Orchha, check in at your hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Orchha. Day 8:Orchha -
After breakfast, enjoy a half day tour of Orchha. Apart from the famous landmarks like Jahangir Mahal and Laxmi Narayan Temple, the town is peppered with fascinating little shrines and memorials. Later in the morning, embark on your drive to Khajuraho - a UNESCO world heritage site in central India, famous for its erotic sculptured temples. Upon arrival at Khajuraho, check in at your hotel and freshen up. Overnight stay at hotel in Khajuraho.
Today after breakfast you will proceed sightseeing city of Khajuraho. Visit to the enchanting temples of Khajuraho with sculptures that draw their inspiration from the ancient art of Kama sutra. Khajuraho Temples were built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050 AD. Later in the evening, you will be transferred to the train station to catch your train to Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India (also known as Kashi and Banaras). Overnight train. Day 10:
In the morning On arrival in Varanasi, transfer to hotel. check in to the hotel. the afternoon at leisure in Varanasi. Later in the evening, experience a rikshaw ride to the ghats to enjoy the grand ‘Aarti’ ceremony at Dasaswamedh Ghat, conducted every day at sunset by white- robed priests. The young priests sway in seemingly choreographed movements, worshiping the river goddess with incense, flowers, and earthen lamps. Overnight Stay at hotel in Varanasi. Day 11:
Enjoy an early morning Boat ride on the Holy River Ganges. See the ‘bathing ghats’ where thousands of pilgrims pay homage to the Sun God by immersing themselves in the holy water of River Ganges, and the ‘burning ghats’ where cremations are conducted. After the boat ride, return to your hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, enjoy a visit to Sarnath, the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Sarnath was a renowned school of learning from 6th century BC to 12th century AD. The Ashoka pillar of Sarnath is the national emblem of India. Visit the Ruins, stupa, Buddhist temple and the Sarnath Museum. This afternoon, catch your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi, you will be transferred to the International Airport, to board your flight back home. (Airfare is NOT included in cost, Price as per Actual) We sincerely hope that you will enjoy your stay in our INCREDIBLE INDIA …we look forward to welcoming you...!
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