Best of India Tour
Places to Visit : Delhi, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Gwalior, Orchha,
Khajuraho, Varanasi, Delhi
Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Day
01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Meet and greet at the airport and transfer
to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
Morning breakfast
at hotel and followed by combined city tour of old and new Delhi visiting Mughal
monuments like the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Rajghat- the place where Mahatma Gandhi
was cremated, Humayun Tomb and drive pass to British landmark such as India Gate,
President house and Govt. Secretariat. Also visit 12th century Minaret- Qutab
Minar graceful and well sculptured and stands 75 meters, Lotus Temple, Laxmi Narayan
temple and Akshardham Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi
/ Jaipur
Morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Jaipur - The picturesque
capital of Rajasthan. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight
stay at the hotel.
Day 04: Jaipur
Morning after breakfast at
hotel and leave for excursion to Amber fort and ride the hill on the back of decorated
elephant and feel like Maharaja. Afternoon city tour to the Pink city (Jaipur)
built in the 1727 A. D. To visit Hawa Mahal - Palace of winds, City Palace Complex
which houses the rare and rich collection of ornaments, arms, royal costumes,
carpets and decorative art objects of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal art and
architecture. , Jantar Mantar- A 18th century observatory and Birla Mandir. Overnight
Day
05 : Jaipur/Fatehpursikri/Agra
Morning breakfast at hotel and leave for
Agra. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri -The city of victory beautifully preserved.
The sandstone mansions of Sikri are experiments in art and architecture and to
a great extent uphold Akbar's ideals and visions and also visit Dargah - The Tomb
of saint Salimuddin Chisti. Thereafter continue your drive to The Royal seat and
capital of the province of yesteryears, Agra the City of Mughals. Upon arrival
check in at hotel. Afternoon city tour of Agra visiting world famous Taj Mahal,
one of the seven wonder of the world. A pristine monument of undying love and
also visit Agra fort. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 : Agra/Gwalior
Morning
after breakfast at hotel drive to Gwalior. Gwalior Northernmost city of Madhya
Pradesh, Gwalior once dominated ancient military and trade routes linking Northern
and Southern India. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting
Gwalior Fort built by Tomar Raja Man Singh symbolises the grandeur of Gwalior
massive hilltop fort dominates the city and encloses several interesting Monuments
such as Man Mandir Palace Gujari Mahal, a magnificent Palace in stone which was
built by Raja Man Singh for his favorite wife Mirgnayani and near by is six towered
Palace crowned with domes, and cenotaphs commemorating latterday Martha rulers
of the Scindia dynasty. Jai Vilas Palace built in 1800s, combines Tucson, Italian
and Corinthian styles and has imposing interiors. Overnight at hotel.
Day
07 : Gwalior/Orchha
Morning after leisure breakfast at hotel and drive
to Orchha the word Orchha apparently means 'hidden" its is situated on the
bank of betwa river in the Bundelkhand region. Enroute visit Datia its main attraction
is seven storeys Palace atop a hill built by Raja Bir Singh Deo. Upon arrival
check in at hotel. Afternoon city tour of Orchha visiting various temple and Palaces
such as Raja Ram temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Shiva Mandir,
Panch Mukhi Mahadev Mandir and other cenotaphs " Chhatries" on the bank
of river Betwa and also visit Fort Palace of Raj Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, Diwan
-I- Khas and Rai Praveen Mahal. Overnight at hotel
Day 08 : Orchha/Khajuraho
Morning
after leisure breakfast drive to Khajuraho the Many Explanations of Love. Khajuraho
was the first capital of the Chandelas, who rose to rule the region in the 9th
century. Ethereal enchanting and erotic Khajuraho conjures up images of a society
that celebrated life and was not abashed by sex. Upon arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Khajuraho
Morning breakfast at hotel
and leave for city tour of Khajuraho discovered the great erotic temple complex
of western and eastern group.The temples in the western group complex are large
and lavishly decorated, displaying the wealth and power of its rulers, these are
dedicated to either Lord Vishnu or Shiva and the eastern group temples dived into
two rough clusters. Rest of the day free to stroll the city. Evening optional
visit to cultural dance show (ticket on direct payment basis). Overnight at hotel.
Day
10 : Khajuraho/Varanasi by flight
Morning after breakfast. Meeting /assistance
at hotel and transfer to airport to board a flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival in
Varanasi meeting/assistance at hotel and transfer to hotel. Afternoon leave for
Sarnath, ten kms north of Varanasi where the Buddha preached his first sermon
and first organized an order of monks, the sangha. Among the excavated buildings
are monasteries, shrines and the foundation stupas. Overnight at hotel.
Day
11 : Varanasi
Early Morning Boat ride on river The Ganges and return back
to hotel for breakfast & wash and change. Afternoon temple/city tour of Varanasi,
about 2,000 odd temples along the banks of the Ganges at Varanasi and bathe in
the river. The Vishwanath temple in Benares is the goal of the thousands of pilgrims
that visit this ancient pilgrimage site. The river Ganges dominates the life of
the city. Bathing in the river is a daily act of a pilgrim. Varanasi has many
ghats, these ghats rich in love and legend, over 5kms. in length. Only few ghats
are used for cremation, dead bodies are burnt and multitudes bathe in the sacred
stream. Death in Varanasi is way of life, to die here is liberation from round
of samsara (the unceasing cycle of life, death and rebirth). Overnight at hotel.
Day
12 : Varanasi/Delhi by Overnight sleeper train
Morning breakfast at the
hotel and day at leisure. Evening intime meeting/assistance at hotel and transfer
to railway station to board train to Delhi. Overnight at board.
Day
13 : Delhi
Morning arrive Delhi. Meeting/assistance at train station and
transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 14 : Delhi
Morning breakfast at hotel. Intime meeting
at hotel and transfer to airport to board your return flight. Hotel check out
at 1200 noon.
| Suggested
Hotels | | Place | Hotel
A ( Luxury) | Hotel B ( Deluxe) | Hotel
C ( Budget) | | Delhi | The
Imperial | Intercontinental The
Grand | The Connaught | | Jaipur
| Raj Vilas | Alsisar
Haveli | Mandawa Haveli | | Agra
| Amar Vilas | Jaypee
Palace | Howard Park Plaza | | Gwalior
| Usha Kiran Palace | Central
Park | Gwalior Regency | | Orchha
| Amar Mahal |
Bundelkhand Riverside | Bundelkhand
riverside | | Khajuraho |
Temple View | Taj Chandela | Usha
Bundela | | Varanasi
| Taj Ganges | Hindustan
International | Pallavi International |
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