Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Destination: Delhi -Jaipur- Agra-Gwalior- Orchha- Khajuraho- Varanasi - Delhi
Day 01: Delhi On arrival in Delhi you will meet with our Travel Trendz representative he will assist you to your pre-booked hotel. Arrival in the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast, enjoy a full day city tour of Old and New Delhi. Safdarjung's Tomb , Rashtrapati Bhawan , the residence of the President of India, Lotus Temple and India Gate - all magnificent structures that relate the story of Delhi along the centuries. Visit Red Fort comprising exquisite palaces reflecting Mughal architecture and Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India . Enjoy a rickshaw ride through the colorful and bustling Chandni Chowk bazaars. Also visit Rajghat, a memorial for Mahatma Gandhi, Humayun's Tomb, one of the city's finest historic sites, and Qutub Minar, a soaring, 239.5 ft high tower of victory dating back to 1199AD. Stay overnight at the hotel
Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur
Morning: After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in at hotel. Afternoon: At leisure or take a walk through the city's streets and bazaars. Evening: Visit Birla Temple for Aarti (prayer) ceremony. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 04: Jaipur
Morning: After breakfast, enjoy city tour. Visit Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace), a remarkable five storied building with semi octagonal and delicate honey combed sandstone windows. Through these windows, the palace women would discreetly observe the activities of the bustling bazaar below, without being seen themselves. Proceed to Amber Fort. Take an elephant ride up the Fort's ramparts. The Fort, originally built in the 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh encloses superb palaces and a beautiful temple in marble dedicated to goddess Kali. Evening: Visit City Palace Museum that contains elaborate costumes, magnificent armory and intricate carved weapons. Nearby is Jantar Mantar - Jai Singh's observatory - built in 1728. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05: Jaipur - Agra
Morning: After breakfast, drive to Agra. En route, visit the imperial "ghost city" of Fatehpur Sikri, constructed of sandstone and built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1569. The former capital of Emperor Akbar, it was deserted when its water supply failed. Within it, lies the tomb of the great Sufi saint, Salim Chisti. It houses the Panch Mahal (Palace of Five Story's) and the Buland Darwaza (Gate of Victory), two of the many excellent representations of Mughal architecture. Upon arrival in Agra, check in at hotel for overnight stay.
Day 06: Agra After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Agra visiting Taj Mahal for a spectacular view of this magnificent monument. Taj Mahal , one of the Seven Wonders of the World built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a shrine for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal, with its majestic marble domes and elegant minarets, is the ultimate symbol of love. Thereafter, visit Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar in 1565. Made of red sandstone, this structure reflects fine Mughal architecture with ornate interiors in the Jehangir Mahal (Jehangir's Palace), Khas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace) and Deewan-e-Am (Hall of Public Audience). Also, visit the marble tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah built by Empress Noor Jehan for her father. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 07: Agra-Gwalior
Morning after breakfast drive to Gwalior .Upon arrival check in to pre booked hotel. Enjoy the city tour of Gwalior visiting the Fort, Tansen's Tomb. Sas Bahu Ki Mandir, Sun Temple. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 08: Gwalior-Orchha
Morning after breakfast leave for Orchha in Madhya Pradesh .It is about 199 Kms far from the Gwalior city.Orchha founded in the 17th century is set on an island in the Betwa River. It is a beautiful city with many grand palaces and temples. Reach Orchha and check in the hotel. Later take a sightseeing tour of Orchha city visiting, Jahangir Mahal, Rai Praveen Mahal, Raj Mahal, and temples Ram Raja Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple and Lakshminarayan Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 09: Orchha- Khajuraho
After breakfast leave for Khajuraho. Khajuraho is a world famous site that hosts magnificent erotic temples. These temples were built by the Chandela Kings in the 9th century and are still a major attraction for tourists from all over the world. On arrival at Khajuraho check in to the hotel. Later after freshen up enjoy the sightseeing of Khajuraho divided in the Eastern and Western groups. The temples here are dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and also to the Buddhist and Jain deities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Khajuraho-Varanasi
After breakfast leave for Varanasi.On arriving at Varanasi check in to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 11: VaranasiEarly morning proceed to Daswamedh Ghat to take a boat ride on the holy river Ganges to see the Ghats of Varanasi, where life and death come together. At the Ghats you will get to see the living traditions of Varanasi and Hinduism. Return to hotel for breakfast and proceed for a tour of Varanasi covering the Benaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Mandir, the Vishwanath Temple, and Gyanvapi Mosque etc. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12: Varanasi - Delhi
After breakfast checkout from the hotel and transfer to airport to catch your flight to Delhi. On arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13: Delhi
After breakfast checkout from the hotel and transfer to the international airport to catch your flight to onwards destination.
