Places Covered: -
- Arrive Delhi
- Varanasi
- Khajuraho
- Orchha
- Jhansi
- Agra
- Fatehpur Sikri
- Abhaneri Step Well
- Jaipur
- Delhi
Arrive at Delhi. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative, after a traditional
‘Swagat’ our representative would assist you and introduce the tour and hand over the
documents to you.
You will receive and transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and free for leisure.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will take a tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah
Jahanabad, Today we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the old
marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar. Red Fort: The largest of Old
Delhi’s monuments is Lal Quila or Red Fort whose thick red sandstone walls, bulging with
turrets and bastions, have withstood the vagaries of time and nature. The Lal Quila
rises above a wide dry moat in the northeast corner of the original city of
Shahjahanabad. Its walls extend from two kilometers and vary in height from 18 metres on
the river side to 33 metres on the city side.
In late afternoon, we visit Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek.
It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic
Architecture. Red Fort: The largest of Old Delhi’s monuments is Lal Quila or Red Fort
whose thick red sandstone walls, bulging with turrets and bastions, have withstood the
vagaries of time and nature.
In evening, take a short orientation tour covering places India Gate, Parliament,
President House, Government Minister’s Building, and The Modern Hindu temple – Birla
Mandir.
In Evening, you will transfer to airport for a board flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at
Varanasi, you will receive and transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and free for
leisure.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, today we start our day with a boat ride on the river Ganges. The sound
of conches & temple bells add to the delicate pink fabric of dawn. The formerly hushed
murmuring of ancient Sanskrit Shlokas (hymns) now rises, in one voice, to a crescendo of
unparalleled piety & joy.
Later in the afternoon we visit Vishwanath Temple, Vishweshwara Jyotirlinga has a very
special and unique significance in the spiritual history of India.
We continue of sightseeing of Varanasi we visit “Bharat Mata Temple” The Bharat Mata
temple at Varanasi is the only temple dedicated to Mother India. The Bharat Mata temple
was built by Babu Shiv Prasad Gupt and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1936. The
statute of Bharat Mata is built in marble and is a model of undivided India, later we
visit “Durga Mata Temple” is also known as the “monkey temple” is one of the important
temples of Varanasi. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga. According to legends,
the present statue of Goddess Durga was not made by man but appeared on its own in the
temple. The Durga temple is also called Monkey temple because of the presence of large
number of monkeys.
Later, we take an excursion to Sarnath, the site of the deer park where Gautama Buddha
is said to have given his first sermon about the basic principles of Buddhism. It has
been a premier centre for Buddhism & has a rich collection of ancient Buddhist relics &
antiques comprising numerous Buddha & Bodhisattva images on display at the
Archaeological Museum.
In Evening you will enjoy the prayer ceremony (Aarti) on Ganga Ghats.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will transfer to airport for a board flight to Khajuraho. Upon
arrival at Khajuraho, receive and transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and free for
leisure.
Later, you will visit Eastern & Western Group of Temple. It is here that 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.
In evening LIGHT & SOUND SHOW: - This fascinating light & sound spectacle evokes the
life and times of the great Chandela Kings and traces the story of the unique temples
from the 10th Century to the present day. The 50 minutes sound and light show is
conducted by tourism department in the garden of western group of temples.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will drive to Orchha. Arrive at Orchha, transfer to hotel. Check
into the hotel and free for leisure. In afternoon, you proceed for sightseeing of
Orchha: - located at a distance of 16 km from Jhansi. It has a medieval town atmosphere
attached to it. The Betwa River quietly flows by the town. The 16th century palaces &
temples built by its Bundela rulers appear to be suspended in time. We will visit Orchha
Fort complex. Within the Fort complex we visit Jahangir Mahal, built by Raja Bir Singh
Ju Deo in the 17th century to commemorate the visit of Emperor Jehangir to Orchha. We
also visit Ram Raja temple, palace-turned-temple with soaring spires & palatial
architecture. Built by the King Madhukar Shah it is one of the most unusual temples in
India & the only place where Lord Rama is worshipped as a King not as a deity.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After early breakfast, you will drive to Jhansi (10 km) and transfer to Railway Station
for a journey towards Agra. Upon arrival at Agra, receive and transfer to hotel. Check
into the hotel and free for leisure.
In afternoon, you will visit Taj Mahal - the greatest love story ever told. On the death
of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, in wild extravagance, Shahjehan built her this
memorial. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build this wealth of white marble and
precious stone. Also visit Agra Fort - behind its forbidding red sandstone battlements
lie palaces that tell the story of the Moghul Empire. The most impressive part of the
Fort are the Dewan-e-Am, where the Emperor sat on his throne to dispense to his
subjects, and the Dewan-e-Khas where he received foreign dignitaries. visit Tomb of
I'timad-ud-Daulah is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra in the Indian state of Uttar
Pradesh. Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the "Baby Taj", the tomb of
I'timad-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal. Also visit Mehtab Bagh:
- is a moon light garden, a char-bagh complex just situated north to the Taj Mahal on
the opposite to the river Yamuna. This garden is open from the sunrise to sunset. The
garden is in square shape of 980 feet * 980 feet.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, you will drive to Jaipur. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri - Perched
atop a rocky ridge 37 km west of Agra, Fatehpur Sikri came into being four centuries ago
when the Emperor Akbar, created the first planned city in Indo- Islamic style. The city
was actualized with great energy, but was completely abandoned a little more than a
decade later. Fatehpur Sikri is built in red sandstone, and is a beautiful blend of
Hindu and Islamic architectural elements.
After visit, continue drive to Jaipur. On the way, visit the deepest Abhaneri Step
Well/Chand baori; one of the deepest stepwell in the world, located near the Harshat
Mata Temple built by the King Chand Raja in the 9th century for water harvesting, also
called as bawdi or baori. The Stepwell has narrow 3000 steps with 13th floors.
Continue drive to Jaipur. Arrive at Jaipur, Arrive at Jaipur, transfer to hotel. Check
into the hotel and free for leisure.
Jaipur was built in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II. It is a planned city
built with ancient Hindu rules as the colonial capital of a richly colorful state. It
was made attractive with the pink wash - a traditional colour of welcome in 1853 in
honour of the visit of Prince Albert.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
After breakfast, today you will visit to Amber fort - with its a honey-colored
fortress-palace in the Aravali Hills which can be mounted by Elephant. It has been
described as “the sleeping beauty of Rajasthan”. It also possesses a Chamber of Mirrors.
The Hall of Victory presents a galaxy of decorative art - panels of alabaster with fine
inlay work of the tenderness hues. Also visit “Hawa Mahal” Originally designed for the
royal ladies to watch and enjoy the processions and other activities, on the street
below. Focuses on the grand City Palace, which is the official residence of the
Maharajah of Jaipur. The palace is centrally located and takes around 2 hours to fully
explore all the staterooms, museums and art exhibitions. Highlights of the city palace
include; the highly decorative Peacock Gate, the massive silver vessels in the
Diwan-I-Khas and the armory, with its collection of gruesome and opulent weapons
spanning the history of Jaipur. After visit Jantar Mantar (1728-34) by king astrologer
Jai Singh II. The instruments are built of stone with marble facing on the important
plains for measuring the harmony of the heavens. Finish visit with Birla Temple: - this
temple is a proud architectural landmark of Jaipur. Built in pure white marble, the
Birla Temple is unlike the traditional ancient Hindu temples, and is built with a modern
approach. Inside this magnificent shrine, beautifully sculpted idols of Lord Vishnu and
Goddess Lakshmi, as well as other Hindu Gods and Goddesses, can be seen.
Overnight stay at the Hotel
Breakfast at Hotel, Today you will drive to Delhi.
Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel for a farewell Dinner.
Delhi / Back to your home destination
After dinner, at appropriate time transfer to airport for your flight back with sweet
and unforgettable memories.
(No accommodation envisaged on this day)