Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Orchha - Khajurao - Gwalior


March 12 : Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Welcome and assistance upon arrival at the airport. Later transfer to the hotel Crowne Plaza Surya . Overnight at the hotel.

March 13 : Delhi
Morning free to relax and adjust to the time zone. Afternoon city tour of Old and New Delhi.

Old Delhi - Visit Jamma Masque (1650 AD). Drive through fabled Chandni Chowk (Silver Street) and visit Red Fort (1639 - 48 AD) built by builder of Taj Mahal - Emperor Shahjehan and famous for its delicately carved inlaid and marbled royal chambers. Raj Ghat where father of the nation memorial museum, Firoz Shah Kotla (1354 AD) ruins of the fortress and the Ashok Pillar (300 BC).

New Delhi - Visit Humayun's Tomb (1565 AD) aptly called predecessor of Taj Mahal. Drive past Safdarjung's Tomb (1753 AD), 72 meter high Qutub Minar (12th Century AD) - One of the most perfect towers in the world, nearby amidst the ruins of Quwate-Islam mosque stands the iron pillar which does not rust and has stood the vagaries of weather for 1500 years. Orientation drive through New Delhi viewing Embassy area (Diplomatic Enclave); Government Buildings ( 1921 -30 AD), Central Secretariat, Parliament House, Visit India Gate (1921 Ad).

Evening optional LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW and then for dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

March 14: Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast at hotel. drive to Jaipur (Apprx. 6 hours ) and reach by noon time. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel Clarks. After noon city tour of Jaipur.

Jaipur -The pink city is a constant reminder of the Rajput culture, their hospitality, and bravery. The City Palace a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture houses a museum containing rare collection of arts manuscripts, miniature paintings, armory of guns and swords more than 400 years old, costumes of former Maharaja (King) and maharani (queen) of Jaipur. Nearby is Jantar Mantar (1728 Ad) a perfect obserbvatory built by Maharaja Jaisingh with its 90 feet high sundial. Drive past Hawa Mahal palace of wind, which is also a landmark of Jaipur. Leisurely walk around Jaipur's vibrant and colorful bazaars rubbing shoulders with brightly attired and smiling Rajasthanis. Overnight at the hotel.

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March 15 : Jaipur
This morning after breakfast visit Amber Fort - you are transported back in time today, riding like royalty a top elegantly draped and painted Elephants, up into the high mountain Fortress of Amber.

Afternoon free to explore this Rajasthani Capital City ( The Pink City ) on your own.Overnight at the hotel.

March 16 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Agra ( Apprx .5 hours )Via Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri popularly known as the ghost town was once the capital of the Mughal Empire. Built by Emperor Akbar in honor of Saint Salim, it is said to be replica of mosque at Mecca.

Upon arrival check-in at the hotel Clarks Shiraz. Afternoon city tour of Agra.

Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal (1653 AD). For majority of tourists visit to India is incomplete without seeing the wonderful Taj Mahal. Moghul emperor Shahjehan built this white marbled monument in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Semi precious stones are intricately inlaid into the marbles in various patterns showing an impressive craftsmanship. Other important monument is Agra fort with its Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque), Dewan-e-Aam, Dewan-e-Khas, octagonal tower Jehangir Palace - famous for its Hindu Persian architectural style. (Taj Mahal closed on Friday). Overnight at the hotel .

March 17: Agra - Jhansi - Orchha
After breakfast proceed to the railway station for a superfast two hour train to Jhansi. Upon arrival transfer by road to Orchha ( Apprx.1/2 hours ). Arrive Orchha and check-in at the hotel The Orchha Resort.

Orchha : In the 16th and 17th centuries the Hindu Bundela rulers, who were allies of the Moghuls, built up Orchha as a provincial capital on he banks of the winding Betwa River. On the bank of the Betwa River next to Kanchana Ghat, a short walk upstream from the town proper, are 14 sandstone Cenotaphs built in honor of the former rulers.Upon arrival check-in at the hotel The Orchha Resort.

Afternoon you can also visit Chaturbhuj Temple, Ram Raja Temple, Dinman Hardaul's Palace. Overnight at hotel.

March 18 :Orachha - Khajuraho
Morning at leisure. Afternoon drive to Khajuraho ( Apprx. 3 hours ). Upon arrival check-in at the hotel Clarks Khajuraho.

Khajuraho was once a religious and political capital of the Chandela dynasty who ruled Central India between 9th and 13th century. Its major tourist attractions are the temples depicting erotic sculptures and figurines. The temples are divided into eastern and Western temples and boasts of Chandela art. Overnight at the hotel.

March 19: Khajuraho
Morning visit the Eastern & Western Group of temples. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

March 20: Khajuraho - Gwalior
After breakfast at the hotel drive to Gwalior ( Apprx. 7 hours )which traces its history back to a legend. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel Usha Kiran Palace .

Gwalior was always an important city because of its strategic location on the Agra-Deccan main route. Hence many dynasties tried to claim this land including the mighty Mughals and Marathas. Before them, the city was the stronghold of the Huns from Central Asia, the Kachhwaha Rajputs, the Pratihars, the Slave Dynasty of Delhi Sultanate, and the Tomars-of whom the most important king was Raja Man Singh (1486-1517). The Marathas under Madhao Rao Scindia, the last dynasty to rule the city before Independence, restored Gwalior to its former glory. Overnight at the hotel.

March 21: Gwalior
Full day city tour visit the huge Gwalior Fort, Man Mandir Palace,Sas- Bahu temples, Tansen's Tomb,Scindia Museum ,Jai Vilas Palace,Tomb of Mohammad Ghaus. Overnight at the hotel.

March 22:Gwalior - Delhi
Morning free to explore the city on your own. Evening transfer to railway station to board your Shatabdi Express train to Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel Nikko . Overnight at the hotel.

March 23 :Delhi - Onward Destination
Transfer to airport for your flight to onward destination / Optional extension tour.

TOUR ENDS

IMPORTANT : Sequence of the itinerary subject to change without notice due to airline schedule changes or any other circumstances beyond our control.


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