Day 01: Delhi: The vast and exotic subcontinent of India beckons as you arrive in Delhi, the capital of India. At Airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. (Your Rooms are kept ready for immediate occupancy).
Day 02: Delhi: Morning at leisure. Afternoon visit the Lotus/Bahai Temple, Akshardham – largest Hindu Temple complex in the world and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (Sikh temple). In the 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. 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/Varanasi: Fly to Varanasi. Afternoon visit Sarnath – the birth place of Buddhism. Evening attend the traditional ‘Aarti’ as we cruise along the Ganges. Overnight stay in Varanasi. [B,D]
Day 05: Varanasi/Khajuraho: Morning cruise on the Ganges at Dawn.Later fly to Khajuraho. Afternoon visit the temples adorned with erotic sculptures. Overnight stay in Khajuraho. [B,D]
Day 06: Khajuraho/Agra: Morning drive to Jhansi visiting en-route the medieval fortress town of Orchha. Enjoy a first class train ride to Agra. Overnight stay in Agra. [B,L]
Day 07: Agra: Morning enjoy an extended visit to the mesmerizing Taj Mahal & Agra Fort. Afternoon at leisure. Evening visit home of an Indian family. Overnight stay in Agra. [B,D]
Day 08: Agra/Jaipur (235km/5hrs): Morning drive to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur visiting en-route Fatehpur Sikri the 16th century Mughal capital. Later explore the local colorful bazaars of Jaipur. Overnight stay in Jaipur.[B,D]
Day 09: Jaipur:Morning tour of the magnificent Amber Fort riding atop an elephant, Jantar Mantar (Astronomical Observatory) & the City Palace Museum. Afternoon enjoy a Heritage walk in the old walled city of Jaipur. Overnight stay in Jaipur. [B,D]
Day 10: Jaipur/Deogarh: Morning drive to Deogarh. Afternoon participate in a ‘Village Safari’. Enjoy an evening of local folk music & dance. Overnight stay in Deogarh Castle. [B,D]
Day 11: Deogarh/Udaipur: Morning drive to Udaipur visiting en-route the amazing 15th century Jain temples at Ranakpur. Overnight stay in Udaipur. [B,D]
Day 12: Udaipur: Morning tour of the City Palace of Maharana, the Crystal Gallery and Sahelion-ki-Bari (Garden of the Maids of Honor). Afternoon sunset cruise on Lake Pichola. Overnight stay in Udaipur. [B,D]
Day 13: Udaipur/Aurangabad: Morning fly to Aurangabad via Mumbai.Afternoon visit Ellora cave temples and the mighty Kailash temple, largest monolith in the world. Overnight stay in Aurangabad. [B,D]
Day 14: Aurangabad: Morning full-day excursion to Ajanta Cave temples. Overnight stay in Aurangabad. [B,D]
Day 15: Aurangabad/Mumbai: Fly to Mumbai in the morning to connect to your homebound flights. Short tour of Mumbai during the layover. [B]
- Marvel the architectural genius of the World Heritage UNESCO sites in Delhi & Agra;
- Pedi-cabride & Welcome Dinner in Delhi ;
- Exclusive boat cruise on the Ganges at Dawn & Dusk;
- Admire the sublime art in Khajuraho temples;
- Extended visit to the mesmerizing Taj Mahal;
- Visit home of an Indian family;
- Elephant back excursion at the Amber Fort;
- Heritage walk in the Pink city of Jaipur;
- Crystal Gallery at the Durbar Hall in Udaipur;
- Marvel the exquisite Jain temples at Ranakpur;
- Admire the architectural genius of Ajanta & Ellora Caves;
- Special photography and ethnic encounters.
Hotels:
Delhi (Taj Palace);
Varanasi (Taj Gateway);
Khajuraho (Taj Chandela);
Agra(ITC Mughal);
Jaipur (Taj Jai Mahal Palace);
Deogarh (Castle Deogarh);
Udaipur (Fatehgarh);
Aurangabad (Taj Residency).
