Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Today on arrival at Delhi International airport, our representative will assist you at the airport and transferred to hotel. (Check in time at hotel is 12 noon). Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast proceed for combined sightseeing of Old & New Delhi. Covering Red Fort from out side(Closed on Monday), Jama Masjid, Rickshaw ride on the streets of Chandini Chawak Market and Mahatma Gandhi memorial at Rajghat. Also visit Humayun`s Tomb, Qutub minar, drive pass through Parliament House, Presidents House & India Gate. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi/Amritsar by Swarna Shatabdi – 12029 (0720/1345)
Today early morning pick from hotel and transfer to Delhi railway station to board train to Amritsar. On arrival at Amritsar railway station, you will be received by our local reprsentative and then transfer to hotel. In the afternoon visit Indo-Pak Wagah Border to watch Flag Retreat Ceremony - Wagah, an army outpost on Indo-Pak border 30 Kms from Amritsar where the daily highlight is the evening "Beating the Retreat" ceremony. Soldiers from both countries march in perfect drill, going through the steps of bringing down their respective national flags. As the sun goes down, nationalistic fervour rises and lights are switched on marking the end of the day amidst thunderous applause. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Amritsar/Delhi by AI-462 (1445/1550)
After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed for sightseeing, covering Golden Temple - the most important sikh shrine which is also called Mecca for the Sikhs is a living symbol of the spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikhs. Jallianwala Bagh- where, on April 13, 1919, British and Gurkha soldiers opened fire on an unarmed forbidden gathering, killing hundreds of civilians. Also visit Maharaja Ranjit Singh Summer Palace Museum - The summer palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh which is situated in the heart of Ram Bagh, Amritsar. Later transfer to the airport to board the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, pick up from airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Delhi/Varanasi by AI-406 (1015/1135)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to Varanasi - one of the oldest city of the world that is still inhabited. It was the heart of Hinduism birth. On arrival at Varanasi, our local representative will pick up you from airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. At evening witness Ganga aarti ceremony at Ganga ghat (Highlight of Varanasi). Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Varanasi
Early morning you will enjoy sunrise boat ride on river Ganges (1 Hrs.) - It gives a glimpse of morning life along the ghats in Varanasi. These boats are slow moving and help us to see stunning sun rise over the horizon with Ganga in the foreground, the panoramic views of ghats and the morning life on ghats. Return to hotel for breakfast and later proceed to visit Kashi Vishwanath temple – a 300-year-old Lord Shiva temple. BHU-Banaras Hindu university (outside visit) - established way back in the year 1916 boasts about largest university campus in the entire Asian continent. Annapurna temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple & Bharat Mata temple.
Later proceed for excursion of Sarnath - an important Buddhist pilgrim spot. This is the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment. Top attractions in Sarnath are Chaukhandi stupa, Buddha temple, Dhamekha stupa, archeological museum (closed on Friday). After visit return to Varanasi. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Varanasi/Khajuraho by 9W-375 (1300/1355)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to Khajuraho, on arrival pick up from airport and transfer to hotel. Later proceed to visit eastern & Western group of temples. These temples were built under the rule of Chandela dynasty in between 9th to 11th century. First visit Western group of temples and later visit Eastern group of temples. Here Western group of temples are large and well maintained. Here Hindu & Jain temples are present in which prominent ones are Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Laxmana Temple, Chitragupta Temple, Nandi Mandap, Varah Mandap, Vishvanath. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Khajuraho/Jhansi via Orchha (170 Kms)
Jhansi/Agra by NDLS Shatabdi – 12001 (1840/2110)
After sightseeing check out from hotel and drive to Jhansi, en route visit Orchha - was the hallmark of Bundela dynasty. The origin of Bundelas goes back to the 11th century. You will visit Phool Bagh, Orchha fort complex, Laxminarayan Temple & Raja Ram Temple.
After sightseeing continue drive to Jhansi and transfer to railway station to board the train to Agra - beautifully situated on the bank of river Yamuna. On arrival at Agra, pick up from railway station and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Agra/Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (250 Kms)
Early morning enjoy the sunrise visit of famous Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday) - built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of white marble took 22 years to complete (1630-1652 AD). Return to hotel for breakfast and check out. Later visit Agra Fort - which has the Pearl Mosque, Diwan-e-am (the hall of public audience) and Diwan-e-Khas (the hall of private audience). After visit drive towards Jaipur, en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri - built during 1571 and 1585. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour at its height. After visit continue drive to Jaipur - the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building colour. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Jaipur
After breakfast proceed for an excursion to Amer Fort - Ascend the fort on Elephants back. In the afternoon take city tour of Jaipur visiting the City palace, the Jantar Mantar (observatory), the Palace of Winds, photo stop at Albert hall museum. At evening witness aarti ceremony at Birla Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Jaipur/Delhi (260 Kms) DEPARTURE
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Delhi, on arrival transfer straight to airport to board the flight to onward destination.
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Note : Kindly note distance & driving hours mentioned in the itinerary are approximate, it will be more or less depend on road condition & traffic on any particular day.
