Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi and meet the SITA representative at the arrival hall of the International
airport and transfer to hotel
Day 02 - Delhi
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour New & Old Delhi, which takes
you to the 12th Century Qutab Minar, gracefully fluted and hand carved for its
entire height of 234 feet; nearby stands the Iron Pillar which has withstood the
ravages of time and not rusted in 1500 years. Visit the graceful mausoleum of
the Mughal Emperor Humayun and modern Birla Temple . Drive past President's House,
Parliament House and Secratariat buildings. Drive Past Red Fort built in 1648
by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid – one of the largest mosques in India
, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana – the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal
Nehru. Also visit Chandni Chowk, shopping center of Old Delhi .
Overnight will be at Hotel.
Day 03 - To Varanasi (By morning flight )
Morning transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi . You will
be met on arrival at Varanasi Airport and transfer to Hotel . Afternoon proceed
for sightseeing tour of Varanasi . The sightseeing includes visit to temples
mainly Kashi Vishwnath temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Bharat Mata Mandir dedicated
to Mother India, Alamgir Mosque and Beni Madhav ka Darera, a mix of Hindu and
Mughal styles of architecture. Overnight at hotel
Day 04 - In Varanasi
Early morning enjoy boat cruise on River Ganges. Boat ride, the most
important facet of Varanasi is the River Ganges and the ghats lining its southern
bank in the city. From dawn to dusk the ghats are thronged by thousands
of devotees, who perform their holy rituals in the hope of attaining eternal salvation,
the 'Nirvana'. The ghats thus bustle with activity. Afternoon excursion
to Sarnath. Overnight at hotel
Day 05 - To Khajuraho (By afternoon flight )
Morning free . In the afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for Khajuraho You will be met on arrival at Khajuraho Airport and transfer to Hotel. After noon proceed for sightseeing tour of Khajuraho. The famed temples of Khajuraho are grouped into three divisions – the western, eastern and southern groups. Kandariya Mahodeo, the largest and most typical of the Khajuraho temples is dedicated to Shiva. The main shrine is exquisitely carved and features delicate details. Visit the Eastern and Western Group of Temples . Around the ancient little village of Khajuraho are clustered some of the most unique monuments in the world ---- the magnificent temples which make Khajuraho justly famous. From 9 th to the 13 th Century, it was the religious and political capital of the Chandela Kings, who between 950 A.D and 1050 A.D built here a complex of 85 temples.Decorating the walls and platforms of the 22 temples still
remaining are sculptures, both sublime and sensual, of remarkable
grace and beauty. The temples dedicated to various gods
and goddesses bear friezes depicting not only celestial beings
but also portraying the everyday life and culture of a highly
civilized people. The erotic theme prevails in an array
of sculptures of amorous couples in the most intimate and
extraordinarily varied postures of sensual love. Overnight
will be at Hotel.
Day 06 - To - Orchha - Jhansi - 180kms – 4/5
hours
To - Agra (By Train )
Morning drive to Jhansi Railway Station enroute visiting Orchha. Orchha's grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time: a rich legacy to the ages. For, on this medieval city, the hand of time has rested lightly and the palaces and temples built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th centuries retain much of their pristine perfection. Orchha was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput chieftain Rudra Pratap who chose this stretch of land along the Betwa River as an ideal site for his capital. Or the succeeding rulers, the most notable was Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo who built the exquisite Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatries. From here the view of soaring temple spires and cenotaphs is spectacular. Complementing the noble proportions of their exteriors and interiors, which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela School of painting. In the Laxmi Narayan temple, vibrant colours encompassing a variety of religious and secular themes bring the walls and ceilings to rich life. Strewn around the area are little shrines and memorials, each with its own poignant history, each contributing to the nostalgic beauty that is Orchha. After sightseeing resume drive to Jhansi railway station.Arrive Jhansi and board train for Agra . You will be met on arrival at Agra railway station and transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07 - In Agra
Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra visiting Taj Mahal, which is essentially one man's monumental testimony to love, has become synonymous not only with this city but with India as a whole. Visit this mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for his empress, Mumtaz Mahal. The construction is believed to have taken 18 years (1631-1648) with over 20,000 craftsmen working around the clock. Also visit Agra Fort on the banks of the river Yamuna is almost in the centre of town. The fort represents the architecture in the periods of the three great Mughal emperors, Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. The conspicuous structures within the complex are Jehangiri Mahal, Anguri Bagh, Khas Mahal and Moti Masjid.
Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 08 - To Jaipur – 235kms – 5/6 hrs
After breakfast drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur
Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, this impressive fortified city was
built by Emperor Akbar, a new capital that was hardly ever
inhabited on account of shortage of water. Even today
it stands magnificent - with majestic palaces, the five
-tiered Panch Mahal, and the tomb of Salim Chisthi, a saint
who had predicted the birth of Akbar's son. After sightseeing
continue drive to Jaipur. On arrival in Jaipur check in
at Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 09 - In Jaipur
Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Amber Fort and Jaipur
city. Amber Fort -- the ancient capital of the State until
1728. Visit the Temple of Kali , the Hall of Victory or Jai Mahal and Jagmandir. You
can have the unique experience of traveling on elephant
back to the top of the hill on which the fort is situated.
City tour of Jaipur, which takes its name from Maharajah Jai
Singh, prince and astronomer, who designed and founded the
city in 1727. Visit the quaint observatory built by him
equipped with instruments of his own design and of remarkable
size, which for sheer accuracy are difficult to beat even today. Also
visit the Maharaja's City Palace , the former royal residence
and now a museum containing rare manuscripts, fine specimens
of Rajput and Mughal paintings and weapons. Drive
through the pink-rose residential and business areas, past
the Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds , the landmark of Jaipur.
Overnight will be at Hotel.
Day 10 - To Delhi – 265 kms – 5/6 hrs
Morning drive to Delhi . On arrival in Delhi transfer to International airport to connect flight for onward destination
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