Arrive in Delhi. On arrival, you will be welcomed by our representative at International Airport and transferred to hotel in Delhi. (Rooms will be available from 1200 hrs)
Overnight in the Hotel
Trip Itinerary Day- 2
Early morning transfer to the railway station to board the train to Amritsar.
DEL/ASR Amritsar Shatabadi ETD/ETA: 0720/1325 Hrs
On arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Later Visit Jalian Wala Bagh, where, on April 13, 1919, 90 British Indian Army soldiers under the command of Brigadier General Reginald Dyer opened fire on an unarmed gathering of men, People pay homage to all the solders at this place.
In the evening return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight in the hotel
Trip Itinerary Day- 3
After breakfast visit Golden Temple. The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandar Sahib was initiated by the fourth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Ramdas Jee and completed in 1601 by his successor Guru Arjan Dev Jee. There is such a spiritual embodiment of the higher being that even the non believer is seduced by the hypnotic melody of the Paath.
Afternoon is free to relax
Overnight in the Hotel
Trip Itinerary Day- 4
Early morning transfer to the railway station to board the train to Delhi
ASR/DEL Amritsar Shatabadi ETD/ETA: 0510/1115 Hrs
On arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in the Hotel
Trip Itinerary Day- 5
After breakfast drive to Mandawa. On arrival, check in at the hotel
Afternoon sightseeing of Mandawa.
Known for its intricately painted havelis (mansions), Mandawa, located in the Shekvati region of northern Rajasthan is likened to an open air museum. The stunning havelis with beautiful paintings that have made the region so well known are now sadly falling into disrepair but there is still some of real beauty.
Overnight in the hotel
Trip Itinerary Day- 6
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. On arrival, check in at the hotel.
Rest of day is free to Relax.
Overnight at the hotel
Trip Itinerary Day- 7
After breakfast, half-day excursion trip takes you to Amber Fort. En route, make a photo stop at the palace of winds the Hawa Mahal. A 5 stored building with 25cm thick facade from the 18 century having 953 windows and niches so that ladies of royal family could see the procession and events in the city without being visible to the people. Proceed to the Amber City Fort situated 130m high with the Aravalli hills around and 11 km north of Jaipur. It was the ancient capital of the Kachhawaha Rajputs till 1037. Enjoy an Elephant ride to the top of the Palace fort.
Return to Jaipur.
Afternoon visit the �Pink City� of Jaipur. The City Palace occupies the center of Jaipur. It now houses the Royal residence and museums with collections of textiles and costumes, armoury, manuscripts, paintings etc.
Also visit Jantar Mantar (1728-34) by king astrologer Jai Singh II. The instruments are built of stone with marble facing on the important plains for measuring the harmony of the heavens. Each instrument serves a particular function and each gives an accurate reading.
Overnight in the Hotel
Trip Itinerary Day- 8
After breakfast drive to Agra. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri. 40 km (1 hour) before Agra, lies the beautiful and deserted medieval city built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. Akbar built the city to celebrate the birth of an heir (the future Emperor Jehangir). After 16 years, there was not enough water to support the population, so the capital was moved back to the Red Fort in Agra. The dryness that plagued Akbar and forced him to abandon his dream city is what has perfectly preserved this moment of Mughal history and exquisite memorial to the genius of Akbar for our
Later Proceed to Agra.
On arrival, check in at the Hotel.
Overnight in the Hotel
Trip Itinerary Day- 9
Early morning sunrise sightseeing of Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal is best experienced at sunrise when the light reflects off the marble to give it a magnificent hue. The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan over a period of 17 years from 1632, in memory of his beloved late wife Mumtaz Mahal. A world Heritage site, it is one of the wonders of the modern world and you will be enthralled with its ethereal beauty.
IMP: Taj remains closed on Fridays.
After breakfast visit Red Fort.
Agra Fort is another dimension to the city that attracts tourists in hordes. Built by Akbar in Red Sandstone when he was through with the consolidation of his power after accession to power in 1654, Agra Fort worked both as a military strategic point as well as the royal residence. Many of the palaces inside the fort were later added by next generations of Mughal Emperors like Jahangir and Shahjahan.
Most of the buildings within the Agra Fort are a mixture of different architectural styles. The assimilation of these different styles has given the buildings within the fort a distinctive look. For instance, the Jahangiri Palace built by Akbar is a good blend of Islamic (Persian) and different local Hindu styles. Other buildings either have a mixed style or conform predominantly to the Islamic style.
Overnight in the Hotel
Trip Itinerary Day- 10
Morning transfer to railway station to board the train to Jhansi.
AGC/JHS Bhopal Shtabadi ETD/ETA: 0817/1048 Hrs
Later drive to Orchha. On arrival, check in at the hotel.
In the afternoon visit this beautiful medieval town, was once the capital of Bundela Kings. Built along the banks of the river Betwa, flowing through a rugged country century side, it still retains the captivating air of a bygone era. Amongst the various imposing edifices, of particular interest are the Jehangiri Mahal, built by Raja Bir Singh Deo to commemorate the visit of Moghal Emperor Jehangir, the Raj Mahal and the Laxmi Narayan temple, both noted for their fine Frescoes and Mural paintings.
Overnight in the hotel
Trip Itinerary Day- 11
After breakfast drive to Khajuraho. On arrival, check in at the hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing of sightseeing of The Eastern & Western Group of Temples consists of a group of artistic temples built in sandstone. The sculptures of Hindu deities, dancers and musicians appear to be so natural as if they would come alive any time. We will visit the Varaha Temple dedicated to Vishnu, and also the Lakshmana Temple also dedicated to Vishnu. It is one of the earliest of the western enclosure temples dating from 930 to 950 AD. The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is not only the largest of the temples, it is also artistically and architecturally the most perfect. Built between 1025 and 1050 it represents Chandella art at its most finely developed phase
Overnight in the hotel
Trip Itinerary Day- 12
Morning is free.
Afternoon transfer to the airport to board the flight to Varanasi:
HJR/VNS IT 336 ETD/ETA: 1225/1310 Hrs
On arrival, transfer to the hotel.
In the evening witness the evening Aarti at the Ghats.
Overnight in the Hotel
Trip Itinerary Day- 13
Today early morning you experience the life of this ancient city. See the beauty of the rising sun on the Ganges Boat Ride. The boat ride passes along some of the 100 ghats, with numerous palaces built by Hindu kings. Experience the early morning rituals of the Hindus being performed, thousands of people taking a bath in the holy river believing they will be free from the circle of rebirth. It is interesting to see the pilgrims offering sweets, flowers and holy water to the Sun God.
Afternoon drive to Sarnath, 9 km from Varanasi, one of Buddhism�s major centers in India. It was here that Buddha gave his first Sermon after attaining Nirvana. In the complex is the Dhamekh Stupa (5th-6th AD) or Dharma Chakra, the most imposing monument at Sarnath built to commemorate the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon to the five disciples. Also visit Dharmarajika Stupa that was built by Emperor Ashoka (273-326 BC). From this stupa a green marble casket containing human bones and pearls was found, said to be the relics of Buddha. It was the seat for Buddha�s meditation. To the rear is the 5m lower portion polished sandstone Asokan Column (3rd century). The Deer Park on the south � west, has several species of deer. On the way back to the Hotel visit a modern Buddhist temple which has beautiful life size frescos of Buddhas life. In the vicinity is the sapling of the Bodhi tree brought from Sri Lanka, under which Buddha sat and attained enlightenment.
In the evening return hotel for the overnight.
Trip Itinerary Day- 14
Morning is free.
Afternoon transfer to the airport to board the flight for Delhi
VNS/DEL SG 119 ETD/ETA: 1615/1750 Hrs
On arrival, transfer to the internationl airport to board the flight for onward journey.