Golden Triangle with Khajuraho

Golden Triangle with Khajuraho

Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days

Destinations: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Varanasi - khajuraho - Delhi departure
 

Day 01: ARRIVAL DELHI

Welcome on arrival, our executive will meet and assist you at the airport. Transfer to hotel and check in, today will suggest you to get rid off from jetlag and overnight stay.

Day 02: DELHI

After breakfast, visit INDIA GATE is the pride of Delhi. An imposing structure, the gate was built in memory to the of the 90,000 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during World War I, RASHTRAPATI BHAWAN, Parliamernt Assembly, HUJULYUN TOMB HuJULYun died in 1556, and his widow Hamida Banu Begam, also known as Haji Begam, commenced the construction of his tomb in 1569, fourteen years after his death. It is the first distinct example of proper Mughal style, which was inspired by Persian architecture. QUTUB MINAR, JAMA MASJID of Delhi is the largest mosque in India. The Jama Masjid stands across the road in front of the Red Fort. Built between 1644 and 1658, Jama Masjid is one of the last architectural works of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Jama Masjid Mosque was built in red sandstone and marble by more than 5000 artisans originally called the Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa, RED FORT It is known as red fort because there is too much use of red stones in construction of red fort. Construction of red fort was completed by Shah Jahan in the year of 1648. Overnight stay.
 

Day 03: DELHI – JAIPUR (BY SURFACE 268 KM)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Jaipur. Check in to hotel and overnight stay.

Day 04: JAIPUR

After breakfast, take an excursion to Amber fort built in 16th century, enjoy elephant ride. Later visit HAWA MAHAL - a Palace of winds. Hawa Mahal is extraordinary, fairy-tale, pink sandstone, delicately honeycombed hive that rises a dizzying five storeys. It was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city. In the afternoon you will visit the CITY PALACE was built between 1729 and 1732 AD by Sawai Jai Singh II. He ruled in Amer and planned and built the outer walls of the palace and later rulers added to the architecture of this palace. Albert museum, walk to adjacent Jantar Mantar an astronomical observatory and birla mandi, Jal Mahal Possibly the most serene sight amidst the chaos of Jaipur is the beautiful Jal Mahal Jaipur, the Water Palace. This low-rise symmetrical palace, that once was a shooting lodge for the Maharajah, appears to float in the centre of Sagar Lake. The light sand coloured stone walls of the Jal Mahal Jaipur are at a stark contrast to the deep blue of the waters of the lake, while from the innards of the palace lush foliage sprouts. Come back to hotel and overnight stay.

Day 05: JAIPUR – AGRA (BY SURFACE 243 KM)

After breakfast, drive to Agra and enroute visit Fatehpur sikri - the deserted red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in honour of the great Sufi saint Salim Chisti ; its magnificence and uniqueness offers a fine example of the emperor's architectural finesse. Visit Panch Mahal, jodha Bai Palace , Salim Chisti Dargah, Buland darwaza etc. Continue drive to Jaipur and check in to hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 06: AGRA – KHAJURAHO BY TRAIN

Have breakfast, then check out from the hotel. Visit the Agra fort, built by the great Emperor Akbar, and the famous Taj Mahal-the symbol of love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Itmad-ud- daulah Tomb This is precisely because Itmad ud Daula is the very first tomb in India that is entirely made out of Marble, Mehtab bagh The Garden complex, situated on the opposite bank of the Taj Mahal, is known as Mehtab Bagh, or “The Moonlight Garden”. Recent excavations revealed a huge octagonal tank furnished with 25 fountains, a small central tank and a baradari on the east. Later in the evening transfer to railway station to board train and arrive Jhansi as per train schedule. Board car and transfer to Khajuraho enroute visit Orcha - A beautiful medieval town, Orcha was once the capital of Bundela Kings. Built along the banks of the river Betwa, through a rugged countryside, 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 the Moghul Emperor Jehangir. The Raj Mahal and the Laxminarayan temple are both noted for their fine frescoes and mural paintings. Reach Khajuraho hotel and overnight stay.

Day 07: KHAJURAHO

After breakfast, proceed to World Heritage Site Western Group of Temples. The tour includes a visit to the famous Chandela Dynasty Temples, which are set in a lovely grass park. These temples are amazing - rising in many peaks and spirals intricately carved and designed with statues and friezes. The erotic carvings on these temple walls have made this one of the most talked about tourist site in the country and, perhaps, unmatched in the world. Overnight in Khajuraho.

Day 08: KHAJURAHO – VARANASI BY FLIGHT

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to airport to board flight to Varanasi and arrive. Transfer to Varanasi hotel and relax for few hours later proceed for a city tour of Varanasi including visits to the numerous temples, which dot the banks of the river. Walk through the narrow lanes and stop by at the bazaars to see the world famous Banaras silks. The afternoon is at leisure. Also visit Vishawanath Temple - is located in the heart of the cultural capital of India, Varanasi. It stands on the western bank of India's holiest river Ganges. The Kashi Vishwanath temple is the center of faith for millions of Hindus. The Jyotirlinga of Shiva, Vishweshwara or Vishwanatha, is enshrined in the Kashi Vishwanath temple, considered as one of the holiest temples of India. In the evening join the Ganga Aarti Gange aarti is performed daily in the evening by a group of priests at the Dashashwamedh ghat. Gange aarti is the magnificent event during evening in the Varanasi that one must not miss to see it. It makes us to experience the great feelings while Gange aarti become in process. Overnight stay.

Day 09: VARANASI EXCURSION SARNATH

Enjoy an early morning boat ride on the river Ganges while looking out for people on the ghats - the women bathing discreetly in their sarees, the young men displaying prowess in yogic postures and the Brahmin priests offering prayers for one and all. Return to your hotel for breakfast then take an excursion to Sarnath which is 14 KM away from Varanasi. Embark for sightseeing visit DEER PARK where the Buddha preached his first sermon to five disciples. The towering DHAMEK STUPA, which marks the location of a once-resplendent monastery, and see a newer monastery that was built by the Buddhist Maha Bodhi Society. Also visit ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM in which the famous Sarnath pillar, whose capital forms India's national emblem, stands intact. Come back to Varanasi hotel and overnight stay.

Day 10: VARANASI - DELHI BY FLIGHT DEPARTURE

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to airport to board flight to Delhi at 0920 & arrive at 1100 and from Delhi airport board your onward flight to home with everlasting memories of India.

Package Inclusions

* Pick –up & Drop from Airport / railway Station and all sightseeing by private car
* Welcome Drink on Arrival at Hotel
* Daily Breakfast at Hotel
* Accommodation On Double Sharing Basis
* All Sightseeing & transfer by Ac private car
* Intercity transfers and sightseeing tours as per the itinerary
* All state taxes, Bata Charges, Toll Tax, and Parking Charges.