Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Stop At: Indira Gandhi International T3 Road, Indira Gandhi Int'l T3 Rd, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India
Arrive at New Delhi Airport and transfer to your hotel by private vehicle in New Delhi.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Hans Plaza or similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotels: La Meridian or similar
Day 2: Full Day Delhi City Tour
Stop At: Jama Masjid, Old Delhi, Delhi, 110006, India
9am We leave for a sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi.
In Old Delhi where we visit Jama Masjid, this immense mosque is both the largest in India and the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. The highlight of the tour is an exhilarating bicycle rickshaw ride through the bustling and colourful streets of the fabled shooping bazaar, Chandni Chowk (Silver Street).
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
We drive past Red Fort citadel and reach Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January, 1948.
After lunch New Delhi Sightseeing.
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
In New Delhi visit the 12th century 230- feet high Qutab Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site gracefully handcarved for its entire height of 234ft.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Humayun's Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Later we visit Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (own expense) an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style, contact sidered to be the precursor of the Taj Mahal.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
India Gate (memorial to the Indian army soldiers who died in the world war I), the Rashtrapati Bhavan(formerly the viceroy’s residence) and the Parliament House - The Parliament House is 173 m in diameter, has a colonaded verandah and the roof of the outer circle is supported by 247 pillars.
You can wander around this awe-inspiring structure before leaping in with a prior permission from the Government of India.
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Hans Plaza or similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotels: La Meridian or similar
Day 3: Delhi to Jaipur around 4-hrs drive
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
9am Pickup from your hotel and four hours drive to the pink city of Jaipur, founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Carpet And Textile House, Kanwar Nagar, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Evening take a shopping tour in Jaipur with your guide who can help you find precious gemstones, silver jewelry, bangles, clothes, blue pottery, and textiles.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Ramada or similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotels: The Hilton or similar
Day 4: Full Day Jaipur City Tour
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Jaipur 302001 India
Meet your guide at your Jaipur hotel in Jaipur at approximately 8am. Begin the tour by visiting the Amber Fort. The Amber Fort is situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City and is beautifully reflected in the lake below. Inside the fort, you will encounter the world-renowned Jai Mandir temple with its dazzling Sheesh Mahal hall of mirrors. The walls and the ceiling of the Mahal are covered with a beautiful array of mirrors, which reflect any streak of light, illuminating the entire room.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
Continue the tour by making a photo stop at Jal Mahal around 11am. This Rajput style "Water Palace" sits in the center of the Man Sarobar lake. The lake is often dry during the summer, but the winter monsoons frequently turn it into a beautiful lake filled with water hyacinths.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Next, you will visit the Hawa Mahal, another Rajput landmark also known as the Palace of the Winds, for more photo opportunities. The five story Hawa Mahal was built in 1799A.D. along the main street of the old city. It is a pink sandstone masterpiece with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
You will visit the City Palace and Ovservetory which is located in the heart of the old city. Once the royal residence of the King of Jaipur, the palace was built using a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. It features carved arches, intricately crafted columns and two carved marble elephants that guard the entrance.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Carpet And Textile House, Kanwar Nagar, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Time permit, shopping in Jaipur where you will find an enticing variety of goods. Some of the most popular items include precious gemstones, silver jewelry, bangles, clothes, blue pottery, and textiles.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Ramada or similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotels: The Hilton or similar
Day 5: Jaipur to Agra around 4-hrs drive
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
8am You will make the 4-hour drive to the home town of the Taj Mahal Agra.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
En-route, stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri (own expense) which has been described as “the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town”. Built by Akbar in the late 16th century, it was abandoned after only 14 years and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Ramada or similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotels: The Hilton or similar
Day 6: Full Day Agra City Tour
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Pickup at 6am early morning at sunrise we leave to explore the monumental heritage of the Great Mughals, visit the magnificent Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays), a UNESCO World Heritage Site one of the Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone – « undoubtedly the highlight of the tour ».
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Next we, enjoy tour of the imposing Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mehtab Bagh, Nagla Devjit Etmadpur, Agra India
Early evening proceeds to a Photo Tour of Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh - the moonlit garden - believed to have been designed by Shah Jahan to view the Taj on moonlit nights, far away from the maddening crowd, the garden complex is situated on the left bank of Yamuna opposite to Taj Mahal. It is a huge square measuring approximately 300x300 m and in straight alignment with the Taj Mahal. The forestry plantations and agricultural fields provide a green forecourt to Taj Mahal and its reflection in Yamuna. Here you can witness the sunset over the Taj Mahal.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sanskriti's Imperial Gems, A 11, Taj nagri, phase 2, Agra India
Shopping tour of Agra to explore the local handicrafts centers of the city where we can look for Agra's major handicraft products besides marble inlay work, fine quality carpets, jewelry and embroidery, brassware, leather goods, etc.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Ramada or similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotels: The Hilton or similar
Day 7: Agra to Khajuraho around 7-hrs drive
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
7am After an early breakfast, 7-8 hours drive to the legendary temples of Khajuraho, built in the 9th and the 10th century are an incomparable experience. They are known for their nagara-style architecture and erotic carved exterior. They were built to honor 2 religions, Jainism and Hinduism.
Duration: 7 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Ramada or similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotels: The Radisson Blu or similar
Day 8: Khajuraho City Tour and 3-Hrs drive to Orchha and Jhansi
Stop At: Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Western Temples, Khajuraho India
Meet your personal guide at your hotel in Khajuraho at 7am and begin your day with a transfer to the UNESCO World Heritage site known as the "Western Group of Temples.” Start your visit with the Kandariya Mahadev temple, the most popular and beautiful massive structure. It is a magnificent piece of artistic sculptural work decorated with over 870 statues and carvings.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chausath Yogini Temple, Sevagram, Khajuraho 471606 India
This is arguably one of the largest and most typical temples as opposed to the Chausath Yogini temple, the earliest temple of the group that has survived.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Khajuraho, Khajuraho, Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh
After lunch 3-Hrs drive to Janshi and visit the village of Orchha. Visit observe the 14 memorials as well as well-preserved palaces and temples. Enjoy a buffet lunch at 1pm before heading to Orchha Fort, a complex located on an island on River Betwa.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Orchha, Orchha, Tikamgarh District, Madhya Pradesh
The historic town of Orchha, nestled on the banks of river Betwa, was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput Chief, Rudra Pratap. Here, the river Betwa splits into seven channels, also called the Satdhara. Legend goes that this is in honour of the seven erstwhile Chiefs of Orchha.The ancient town seems frozen in time, with its many monuments continuing to retain their original grandeur even to this day. Here you will find some of the most fascinating temples and palaces that will help you realise a childhood fantasy – travelling back in time !
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jhansi, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
After Orchha, drive to the Jhansi Railway Station to board the train back to New Delhi. Dinner will be served on board before your arrival.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: New Delhi Railway Station Gate 2, Ajmeri Gate, Delhi, 110002, India
Meet your driver at new Delhi railway station and transferred to your New Delhi hotel or the airport.
Duration: 1 hour
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No accommodation included on this day.