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Day 01: Delhi (Arrival)
Around midnight arrival in Delhi. Upon arrival you will
be met by our representative and transferred to the
hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
In the morning sightseeing in Old Delhi. Sightseeing of
Old Delhi includes Rajghat, Jama Masjid, Humayun Tomb,
Qutub Minar. Before you proceed to the Hotel you will
drive through New Delhi where you will see the India
Gate, Government Buildings and Embassies.
Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur (by train)
In the afternoon transfer to the railway station for
train to Jaipur. In the late evening arrive in Jaipur
and transfer to the hotel.
Day 04: Jaipur
After breakfast drive to the ancient capital of Amber,
laying 11 km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient
capital of Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries before it
was moved to newly created Jaipur. You will ascend to
the Palace Fortress on the back of an Elephant. Enroute
to Amber you will visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the
Winds), built in 1799 AD, it contains 953 small
casements with each having its own balcony. In the
afternoon visit the City palace which is still the
formal residence of the royal family, built in a blend
of the Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the museum
of the city palace visit the private collection of the
Jaipur Maharajas. Continue to Jantar Mantar, a stone
observatory, the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable
observatories.
Day 05: Jaipur - Agra (by train)
In the early morning transfer to the railway station for
the train to Agra. Arrive in Agra by the afternoon and
transfer to the hotel. In the evening visit the most
beautiful monument of India, the Taj Mahal, an enduring
monument to love, with a continually fulfilling beauty.
It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between
1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife
Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who died at the age
of 39 giving birth to her 14th child.
Day 06: Agra - Gwalior
Today you will start your sightseeing by a visit to the
Agra Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal
emperors. The construction of this massive structure
began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and continued till the
time of his grandson's reign, Shah Jahan who built the
impressive imperial quarters and mosque. After the visit
of Agra Fort you will drive to Gwalior. After a break in
the Hotel in Gwalior you will visit the famous Fort
which was built by Raja Man Singh of Tomar dynasty in
the 6th century. After the visit of Fort you will visit
an old Hindu Temple (10th century) dedicated to god
Vishnu.
Day 07: Gwalior - Jhansi (train) - Khajuraho
In the morning transfer to railway station to catch the
train for Jhansi. Upon arrival in Jhansi, later drive to
Khajuraho. Khajuraho was the capital of the Chandela
dynasty. The Chandela Kings claimed descent from the
moon.
Day 08: Khajuraho - Varanasi (by air)
Today you will visit the temple complex of Eastern Group
and Western Group to see the most beautiful temples in
India. Most famous among them is the Laxmana Temple
which is dedicated to god Vishnu. In the evening flight
to Varanasi. The rest of the day at leisure.
Day 09: Varanasi - Delhi (by train)
In the early morning take a boat ride on the holy river
Ganges and enjoy sunrise on the boat. Ghats (flight of
steps) and the activities of pilgrims on that are the
principal attraction for visitors to Varanasi. Thousands
of pilgrims and devotees visit this city to make holy
prayers, to meditate and to purify themselves through
taking a bath in the holy river Ganges. After a break in
the Hotel you will go for the sightseeing of the city of
Varanasi. In the evening transfer to railway station for
overnight journey to Delhi.
Day 10: Delhi
In the morning arrive in New Delhi and transfer to the
hotel. Overnight in New Delhi.
Day 11: Delhi (Departure)
Around midnight flight to home destination.
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