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Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Mumbai - Aurangabad - Delhi

14 Nights/ 15 Days



DAY 1 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi and check in to your preferred hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 2 : A full day tour of Old and New Delhi.

OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.

Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.

NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence, Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.

Day 3 :
VARANASI
Transfer to the airport to take your flight to VARANASI
VARANASI - Varanasi earlier know as Banaras is the World's most ancient living city. Sunrise on the river front, as seen from a boat, can be spiritually uplifting sight. Crowded with temples, and it's labyrinth of streets, the city attracts the maximum number of tourists.
Not only for its temples, Ghats and Ganges, Banaras is also a prime carpet manufacturing cities in India and has produced many exponents of art, music, literature and crafts. These people were not different from others but it was the tradition of Banaras which molded them in the way they came out to be.
This evening is at leisure. Overnight at Varanasi.

Day 4 : VARANASI
Early morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take1 a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. We recommend you to start at 0500 hrs. for the best lifetime experience. For you to appreciate this remarkable city, we'll transfer you to the banks of the River Ganges before the sun rises. Board a boat with your guide and proceed to the middle of the river, where at sunrise the sight unfolds before you. Thousands of faithful come daily to the banks to bathe and pray while in the background, temples and palaces rise in tiers from the water's edge.

Then return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks of "Ganga". As shops are opening, the place now becomes a beehive of activity as the faithful are coming and going. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple while returning to the hotel.

Return for breakfast to the hotel. Day at leisure / free for shopping. Varanasi, since ages has been famous for the handicraft items. The delicate and intricate work on the sarees, carpets, wooden works are unmatched. The famous Banarasi Silk Sarees and Brocades are every women's dream.

Day 5 : VARANASI - KHAJURAHO (By Air)
Morning is free to explore the bazars of Varanasi. In the afternoon transfer to the Airport for your flight to Khajuraho. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Khajuraho.

Day 6 : KHAJURAHO
There are few things in the world which are beyond compare and certain things that inspired human emotions to give an outlet to his spirtual and physical love. The erotic images of Khajuraho are the expressions of these human inner feelings . Every facade-wall, window, pillar, and ceiling of Khajuraho is carved with figures of mythical and historical origins, and while many of these depict the innocent form of love on these walls. Forgotten and unvisited until the mid-1960s, Khajuraho is now, after the Taj Mahal, India's biggest single tourist attraction.

The temple of Khajuraho is a world heritage site and belong not just to India but to the world
A full day guided tour of EASTERN & WESTERN Temples.
The Eastern Group of Temples : The eastern group of monuments, situated in close proximity to the Khajuraho village, includes three Brahmanical temples known as Brahma, Vamana and Javari and three Jain temples, the Ghantai, Adinath and Parsvanath. The Brahmanical temples are located along or near the Khajuraho-Sagar, while the Jain temples are situated farther south and are conveniently approached by a metal led road.
The Western Group of Temples : The western group of temples, which the visitor encounters first, is situated along the main approach road to Khajuraho. This is the largest and most important group with most of its constituent temples laid out roughly in two rows. The Lakshmana Temple, the Matangesvara Temple and the Varaha Temple form one complex and the Visvanatha and Nandi temples are not far from this complex. These temples form an irregular row running north-south, while the Chitragupta, Jagadambi and the Kandariya Mahadeva temples form a more regular, parallel row, about a furlong to their west. These monuments are best maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India amidst a setting of green lawns, colourful shrubs and flowerbeds.
Overnight at Khajuraho.

Day 7 : KHAJURAHO - AGRA (By Air)
Morning is free for personal activities. After noon transfer to the airport for your flight to The City of Taj - Agra. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 8 : AGRA
Early morning at Sunrise we take you for visit to the famous Taj Mahal - The monument of love built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as tribute to his wife. Spend some time to appreciate the architectural wonder & return to the Hotel for Breakfast. After breakfast visit to Agra Fort & local Bazaars for souvenir shopping. Overnight at Agra.

Day 9 : AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI - JAIPUR (Approx. 245 Kms./ 05 Hrs.)
After breakfast proceed by surface to Jaipur enroute visit to - Fatehpur Sikri - The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition.
It's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of it's grandeur. Also visit the Buland Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.

Continue drive toContinue drive to Jaipur.Evening Arrive & check-in to the Hotel. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 10 : JAIPUR
Proceed for a city tour starting with Jaipur' s signature building Hawa Mahal which is a multi-layered Palace with a profusion of windows and stone screens. Visit the Observatory better known as "Jantar Mantar" - raised in the 18th century. Later visit the "City Palace" - once the principal residence of the former ruling family, now a museum, although a part which still remains as residence of the descendents of the ruling family. Proceed to the Birla Temple, built with exquisite marble carvings.
Afternoon proceed for a visit to "Amber Fort". Ride up on the elephants to the former capital of the Royals, set against the backdrop of hills. Rest of the evening at leisure.

Day 11 : JAIPUR - UDAIPUR (By Air)
After breakfast transfer to the Airport for your flight to Udaipur. On arrival transfer to the Hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

UDAIPUR - The lake city of Udaipur is a cool oasis in the heart of the colorful state of Rajasthan. Udaipur is famous for its Lake Palace, a magnificent palace now converted into a luxury hotel and the City Palace, which is converted into a museum. The beautiful Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar lake and Jagdish mandir, an Indo-Aryan temple, are amongst the other places of interest. Udaipur is well-known for its local crafts, particularly paintings in the Rajput Mughal style. Excursions include Eklingi, a small village known for its numerous temples; Halighati, a famous battle field, Nathdwara and Ranakpur Temples.

Day 12 : UDAIPUR
Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari - Exclusive garden of the royal ladies, Jagdish Temple and the local folk Museum.

Day 13 : UDAIPUR - MUMBAI
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport to board onward flight to Mumbai.
Mumbai (Bombay) is India's most dynamic and cosmopolitan city, with sky scrappers kissing the sky, frenetic lifestyles, multicultural society and a plethora of festivals. Its young, its lively and a confluence of varied cultural currents and cross currents have given Mumbai a unique position of the most multi-ethnic city of India. The capital city of Maharashtra State, formerly known as Bombay lies in the southwestern part of India. Oozing with the cocksure self-confidence of a maverick moneymaker and "Bindass" (carefree) attitude, Mumbai is also country's financial and commercial hub and has a principal port on the Arabian Sea.
Morning at leisure, after proceed for city tour of Mumbai visiting the Gateway of India built to commemorate the visit of King George V. It is also Mumbai's principal landmark with a huge archway on the water's edge at Apollo Bunder, continue sightseeing of Prince of Wales Museum, and Crawford market.

Day 14 : Mumbai-Aurangabad
After early breakfast at hotel, transfer from hotel to the airport in time to board flight to Aurangabad.Aurangabad is a historical city located in the west central part of Maharashtra State, on the banks of Kham River. Aurangabad is located 630m above sea level and is also the district headquarters of Aurangabad district. Scattered around its ragged fringes, the dilapidated remains of fortifications, gateways, domes and minerals - including those of the most ambitious Mughal tomb garden in western India. The Ajanta & Ellora Caves, Bibi Ka Makbara and much more bears and witness to an illustrious imperial past.
Morning visit Ellora caves. Ellora Caves - Three distinct groups of temples relate the story of the evolution of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. Chiseled out of rock by religious monks over the centuries, the sites were chosen for their seclusion. Over 2000 years old, they are compared to the Pyramids for their amazing construction, sculptures and frescoes. The most marvelous of all is the Stupendous Rock Temple of Kailash. Overnight stay at Aurangabad.

Day 15 : Aurangabad
After early breakfast at hotel. Lave for full day visit to Ajanta. Ajanta Caves - 112 km from Aurangabad, the caves here which are over 2000 years old hewn out of a solid rock. The wall paintings and frescoes of these caves have a beautiful flow of line and a wealth of color. Overnight at hotel.

Day 16 : AURANGABAD - DELHI (By Air)
Enjoy leisurely breakfast at hotel. Afternoon transfer to the Airport for your flight to Delhi. Transfer straight to the International airport or you may extend your stay with us.



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