CLASSICAL INDIA TOUR

(Delhi – Jaipur – Agra – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi)

Day 01 ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi. Assistance upon arrival.
Later transfer to the Hotel. Check – In at hotel, Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 DELHI
Post breakfast city tour of Old Delhi including Red Fort (Drive Past), The Jama Masjid, India`s largest mosque, Rajghat – memorial of Mahatma Gandhi & a Rickshaw ride past through the silver street in Chandani Chowk.
Afternoon Visit Humayun’s Tomb. Later sightseeing of New Delhi to include, Birla Mandir, Gurudwara bangla sahib, Qutab Minar, Drive past India gate and Government buildings
Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 03 DELHI – JAIPUR by surface (250 km/ 05 hrs)
After Breakfast leave for Jaipur by surface. Arrive Jaipur & transfer to Hotel. Evening visit Birla Temple to attend Aarti Ceremoney. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 JAIPUR
Morning: visit of Amber Fort riding on elephant back. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster. En-route to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal – the Palace of Winds.
After Lunch: – city tour of Jaipur which begins with a visit to the Maharaja’s City Palace. Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the city palace, the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 05 JAIPUR – FATEHPUR SIKRI – AGRA by surface (250 km/ 05 hrs)
After breakfast leave for Agra by surface enroute visiting Ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri the imperial city of the Mughal dynasty built by Akbar. This was emperor Akbar`s capital designed and built in Red stone the city is another architectural wonder. Later continue drive to Agra. Afternoon: Visit Taj Mahal undoubtedly one of the most romantic buildings of the world. Renowned for its architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty, it counts among man’s proudest creations to commemorate his love (Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays) Later visit Agra Fort. The fort is really a city within a city, which embraces the Moti Masjid, the Diwan-I-Am or the Hall of Public Audiences, the Diwan-I-Khas or the Hall of Private Audiences, the Octagonal Tower, Jahangir’s Palace and many more monuments”. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 06 AGRA – KHAJURAHO by Train (22470-0745/1420 hrs)
(Not runs on Monday)
In time transfer to the Railway station to board the train for Khajuraho.
Assistance upon arrival. Later transfer to the Hotel. Check – In at hotel, Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 KHAJURAHO – VARANASI by Train (26421-1520/2300 hrs)
(Not runs on Thursday)
After Breakfast proceed for city tour of Khajuraho visit the most important and fascinating western group of temples.
The temples of Khajuraho have been declared a ‘world heritage’ site by UNESCO in order to preserve the rich legacy of architecture, bequeathed to future generations by the Kings of the Chandela dynasty. These temples are famous for their intricate sculptures and erotic carvings that are one of the outstanding achievements of Indian art.
In time transfer to the Railway Station to board the train for Varanasi. On Arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 VARANASI
This morning an early start for a dawn boat ride on the Ganges River. Ritual is a very important aspect of Hinduism and there is no better place to observe it than at the Ganges. You will view the thread ceremony, head shaving and food being offered to the departing souls. A walk through narrow twisting lanes will give you a chance to witness the various rituals of the pilgrims and followed by city tour including Bharat Mata Temple, Shanta Durga Temple and Banaras Hindu University.
Drive back to hotel for breakfast.
Afternoon excursion to Sarnath (9 kms) where Buddha preached his first sermon after getting enlightenment.
Evening Aarti ceremony at River Ganges. Overnight at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 VARANASI – DELHI by Train (22415-0600/1405 hrs)
(Not runs on Tuesday)
In time transfer to the Railway station to board the train for Delhi.
Upon arrival transfer to the International Airport to board the flight for onward destination

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