A Tour gives you the great Cultural Experience visit the Capital City of India- Delhi visiting the Narrow Streets of Old Delhi on famous Bicycle Rickshaw and Experience the Spice Markets, Vegetable Markets and silver streets and a visit to Jamia Masjid, A trip that takes you to Jaipur – Be like a Maharaja and enjoy Elephant rides, A visit to Taj Mahal for Sunset and a visit to Khajuraho and enjoy the Erotic and Kamasutra temple, A early Morning boat ride in Varanasi and visit the holy Ghats for Evening prayers and enjoy the blissful and spiritual part of India. Come and explore the Culture and Rich Heritage of India.
09 Days / 10 Nights
Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
On arrival in Delhi, you will be given a garland welcome and will be transferred to Hotel. Our representative will assist your check in and to ensure your stay will be comfortable. Overnight in Hotel.
After breakfast proceeds for sightseeing tour of Delhi. Delhi is divide two parts Old & New Delhi. First we are proceeding to Old Delhi sightseeing:
Old Delhi tour is a journey full of unexpected sights and surprises. Will be provided with a special Rikshaw ride to enjoy the Old Alleys and narrow streest of Old Delhi, visitng the Spice markets, The old still unravels its old charm and speaks volumes about India's history, culture and tradition. A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting:-
The magnificent fort symbolizes the sovereignty of India, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 17th century. It had remained Mughal Capital of India till 1857 and attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. The fort complex has entitled as World Heritage site in 2007 by UNESCO.
One of the most sought-after destinations of Old Delhi, Rajghat is the place where Mahatma Gandhi, the Pioneer of Truth and Non-Violence had been cremated. The abode of eternal flame, located near the bank of Yamuna, contains the Epitaph 'He Ram', the last word spoken by Mahatma Gandhi after he was shot. In recent years, it has become tradition to pay respect to Gandhiji by visiting the site for foreign dignitaries. Preying session are organized on every Friday in memory of Gandhiji.
Jama Masjid is the country's largest mosque, built in 1656, where thousands of Muslims offer prayers. It lies opposite the Red Fort and is surrounded by a large number of shops, which deal in a variety of goods. The great mosque of Old Delhi is both the largest in India and the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees.
An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi visiting:-
Built in the mid 16th century by Haji Begum, senior wife of Humayun, the second Mughal emperor, Humayun's Tomb is an early example of Mughal architecture built in Delhi. A rose petal sandstone mausoleum built in proper Mughal style is a beautiful memorial to the poet king. Octagonal in shape, raised on a plinth, with double domes, high arches, laid in the centre of a large walled enclosure, the monument is an imposing structure.
13 km to the south of Connaught Circus at Lalkote of 8th century Tomor Rajputs, the 72.5 m high Victory Pillar stands as a victory stand of a Muslim King Kutub-ud-din-Aibak in India. At Kila Roy Pithora, on the dilapidated fort of the last Hindu king Prithwiraj, this victory stand was made like throne in Gajni. In 1199 Kutub-ud-Din started its construction and it was completed in 1236 by Iltutmish, the son-in-law of Kutub. Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
The national monument of India, India gate is located amidst the administrative locations of the country. Constructed in memory of 90,000 soldiers of British-Indian army who fought in the Second World War, the structure was built under the leadership of Sir Edwin Lutyens. The architectural complex is made of red stone and granite.
The official residence of President of India, the building is another attraction of the New Delhi. It has remained home to the former British Viceroy of India till 1950. The magnificent structure is the finest example of Indo-British architectural monument which has caught attention of thousand of tourist all over the world. Night stay in Delhi.
Morning breakfast, you will be check out and proceed towards Jaipur, the pink city of India, via road. On your arrival in Jaipur, and check in hotel. Freshen up and later proceed to visit Palace of Winds.
The ornamental facade of this Palace of Winds is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trellis work and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Overnight stay at hotel.
After having breakfast in the morning, you will proceed for a full-day tour of Jaipur city. In the city, you will be visiting
Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression. Continue sight-seeing.
A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
Morning after breakfast drive to Agra, visiting Fateh-Pur-Sikri- A deserted city also known as ghost town of India. On arrival Agra transfer to hotel. Later proceed for city sightseeing tour visiting the world famous Taj Mahal for sunshine, built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Also visit Agra Fort, containing the Pearl Mosque - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Also visit Itmad-up-Dau's tomb, built by Noorjehan in memory of her father. Overnight stay at hotel.
Early morning visit to Taj Mahal for sun rise, After transfer to Agra railway station for catch the train to Jhansi, On arrival Jhansi pickup and drive to Khajuraho. After reaching Khajuraho, you will be check in hotel. Later in the day, you will be visiting famous temple of Khajuraho. Thereafter, you will be back to the hotel. Your overnight stay will be in Khajuraho.
Morning breakfast, you will transfer to airport for catch the flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi, you will be transferred to a hotel, Get fresh and spending some time at the hotel. Will start our first visit to Holy Ganges for Sunset, A perfect time to be by the ghats and experience the Spritual Bliss by being there for Rituals. Experience the lamp lit by local priest and put the on holy ganges to float and chanting the mantra and holy songs and bazans. Enjoy the spiritual Hormony. Later come back to hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Today, Morning will start the Tour of Varanasi “experience the excursion on the river Ganges. People bathe early in the morning to offer the prayers to the rising sun. The two cremation ghats are Manikarnika & Harishchandra where funeral pyre burns Day and night. Every pious Hindu believes that to die in Kashi and to be cremated on banks of the Ganges is to attain release from the cycle of birth and death. Later, take a excursion tour to Sarnath- A Buddhist temples, overnight stay at hotel.
Morning breakfast transfer to airport for catch the flight to Delhi. On arrival will meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Morning transfer to airport for catch the flight to back home.