Day 01: Delhi: The vast and exotic subcontinent of India beckons as you arrive in Delhi, the capital of India. Met at Airport and transferred to your hotel. (Your Rooms are kept ready for immediate occupancy).
Day 02: Delhi: Morning at leisure. Afternoon tour of Lotus/Bahai Temple, Akshardham – largest Hindu Temple complex in the world and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a Sikh temple. Evening you are invited for a Welcome Dinner. Overnight stay in Delhi. [B,D]
Day 03: Delhi: Morning explore Old Delhi beginning with the Red Fort & Jama Masjid, symbols of Mughal power. Enjoy a Pedi-cab ride through the old market streets of Chandni Chowk. Later visit Raj Ghat, a memorial to the great Mahatma Gandhi & Crafts Museum. Afternoon visit Qutub Minar, Humanyun’s Tomb (a predecessor of Taj Mahal) and drive past the Government buildings including the Presidential Palace & India Gate. Overnight stay in Delhi. [B,D]
Day 04: Delhi/Udaipur: Fly to Udaipur. Afternoon visit the vast & exquisite City Palace of the Maharana, Crystal Gallery at the Durbar Hall and Sahelion-ki-Bari (Garden of the Maids of Honor). Later enjoy a sunset boat cruise on Lake Pichola. Overnight stay in Udaipur. [B,D]
Day 05: Udaipur: Full-day excursion to Ranakpur, to visit the most amazing 15th century Jain temples at Ranakpur. Evening at leisure or enjoy the city of Udaipur on your own. Overnight stay in Udaipur. [B,L]
Day 06: Udaipur/Deogarh: Travel to Deogarh where you stay in Deogarh Castle. Afternoon participate in a ‘Village Safari’ to experience ethnic rural life of India. Enjoy an evening of local folk music & dance. Overnight stay in Deogarh Castle. [B,D]
Day 07: Deogarh/Jaipur: Morning drive to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur. Afternoon enjoy a Heritage walk exploring the colorful bazaars in the old walled city of Jaipur. Overnight stay in Jaipur. [B,D]
Day 08: Jaipur: Morning visit the magnificent Amber Fort riding atop an elephant, and Jantar Mantar (Astronomical Observatory), Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) & the City Palace Museum. Afternoon at leisure or shopping. Overnight stay in Jaipur. [B,D]
Day 09: Jaipur/Agra: Morning drive to Agra visiting en-route Fatehpur Sikri – the 16th century capital of the Mughals. Later visit Mehtab Bagh to see breathtaking views of Taj Mahal changing its colors during sunset – a photographer’s delight. Overnight stay in Agra. [B,D]
Day 10: Agra: Morning enjoy an extended visit to the Taj Mahal & Agra Fort. Afternoon at leisure. Evening visit home of an Indian family. Overnight stay in Agra. [B,D]
Day 11: Agra/Khajuraho: Enjoy a first-class train ride to Jhansi and continue by road to Khajuraho visiting en-route the medieval fortress town of Orchha. Overnight stay in Khajuraho. [B,L]
Day 12: Khajuraho/Varanasi: Morning visit the amazing group of Hindu temples of Khajuraho adorned with erotic sculptures, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later fly to Varanasi, one of the oldest and holiest city for Hindus. Afternoon visit Sarnath – the birth place of Buddhism and Evening attend the traditional ‘Aarti’ ceremony cruising along the Sacred Ghats of River Ganges. Overnight stay in Varanasi. [B,D]
Day 13: Varanasi/Delhi: Return to the Ganges at Dawn for another cruise to see thousands of devout Hindus performing the rituals and bathing in the Ganges, an experience of a lifetime. Later in the afternoon fly to Delhi to connect to your homebound flights. [B]
- Marvel the architectural genius of the World Heritage UNESCO sites in Delhi & Agra
- Pedi-cab ride & Welcome Dinner in Delhi
- Crystal Gallery at the Durbar Hall in Udaipur
- Marvel the exquisite Jain temples at Ranakpur
- ‘Village Safari’ to experience the ethnic rural life of India
- Elephant back excursion at the Amber Fort
- Heritage walk in the Pink city of Jaipur
- Grandeur of the Forts & Palaces of Rajasthan
- Extended visit to the mesmerizing Taj Mahal with your photograph
- Exclusive boat cruise for visit to the Ganges at Dawn & Dusk in Varanasi and at Lake Pichola in Udaipur
- Special photography & ethnic encounters
Hotels:
Delhi (Taj Palace)
Udaipur (Fatehgarh)
Deogarh (Castle Deogarh)
Jaipur (Taj Jai Mahal Palace)
Agra (ITC Mughal)
Khajuraho (Taj Chandela)
Varanasi (Taj Gateway).
