Classical North India Tour

CLASSICAL NORTH INDIA TOUR - 9 Nights/ 10 Days

Destinations Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho - Varanasi
Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days


Day 01
ARRIVAL DELHI

Arrival in Delhi and transfer to hotel.

Day 02
DELHI

Start the day with a visit to Old Delhi to see the historic Red Fort& the nearby Jama Masjid, the city’s most important and grandest mosque. Following this you can walk through the hustle and bustle of the Chandni Chowk markets. The 2nd half of the day will be spent exploring New Delhi which came into existence much later, and is also known as Lutyens Delhi, in the name of a British architect who was largely responsible in designing India GateThe Presidential House, Secratariat, Parliament House and many other buildings in central Delhi. Visit the lotus Temple and then drive on to see the tallest tower in Delhi, known as Qutub Minar. Overnight at hotel. 

Day 03
DELHI-JAIPUR (260 kms/ 5 hrs)

Depart for Jaipur. Arrive in Jaipur and check into the hotel. Evening free for shopping. For dinner you can enjoy an excursion to Chowki Dhani for a taste of authentic Rajasthani cuisine. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04
JAIPUR

The beautiful city of Jaipur epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone. Start the day with a visit to the Amber Fort Palace and enjoy a ride on the back of a decorated elephant to the top of the fort. Next stop will be the City Palace- a delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture followed by Jantar Mantar- a 18th century observatory. Your day ends with a visit to the Hawa Mahal- the ‘palace of winds’. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05
JAIPUR-AGRA (250 kms/ 5 hrs)

Depart for Jaipur visiting Fatehpur Sikri en route, the now deserted city built by Emperor Akbar. Though the city took 15 years to build, it was abandoned after only 14 years because the water supply was unable to sustain the growing population. The surviving palace and mosque are a tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive in Agra and check into the hotel. Then visit the Taj Mahal -The world famous mausoleum of Shah Jahan’s wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj has been aptly described by the great Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore as a teardrop on the face of time. Evening at leisure. Enjoy the cultural show- Mohabbat the Taj- www.kalakritionline.com Overnight at hotel.

Day 06
AGRA-ORCCHA-KHAJURAHO (400 kms/ 8 hrs)

Leave Agra for Khajuraho by road. En route visit  the medieval city of Orccha which is situated on a seasonal island on the bank of the Betwa River & is home to a huge Palace Fort. Notable buildings include the Rajmandir & The Jahangir Mahal which is considered to be a singularly beautiful specimen of domestic Hindu architecture. Numerous cenotaphs or chhatris dot the vicinity of the fort and the Betwa river. Arrive in Khajuraho and check into hotel.

Day 07
KHAJURAHO-VARANASI (By air)

The next day indulge in a City tour of the temples of Khajuraho. Khajuraho was the capital of the Chandela kings and its temples were built in the short span of a hundred years, from 950-1050 AD. Most of them were destroyed by invaders. Adorned with exquisite sculpture, only 22 temples remain of the original 85. They are the strange works of a long dead people. Khajurahos temples are covered with hundreds of sculptured figures - a galaxy of gods and goddesses, beasts and serpents, and a multitude of erotic couples. The most famous are the Kandariya Mahadev, the Chaturbhuj, the Paraswanath and the Ghantai. In the evening depart for Varanasi by air.

Day 08
VARANASI

Start the day at dawn by a visit to the magical Ghats. See the Bathing Ghats & the Cremation Ghats. Enjoy a boat ride on the river Ganges and walk through the narrow lanes of Varanasi. Later take an excursion to Sarnath, the site of the deer park where Gautama Buddha is said to have given his first sermon about the basic principles of Buddhism. It has been a premier centre for Buddhism & has a rich collection of ancient Buddhist relics & antiques comprising numerous Buddha & Bodhisattva images on display at the Archaeological Museum. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09
VARANASI-DELHI (By air)

Transfer to airport (Domestic) & flight to Delhi. Evening at leisure in Delhi & overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10
DELHI

Transfer to airport for onward flight .


Price Includes:

  • Accommodation for two people in twin rooms in hotels of category booked or similar plan- breakfast in all hotels
  • All transfers to or from hotels, airport, city tours, excursions, drives by air-conditioned Toyota Innova SUV/ Tata Indigo saloon  car
  • One way flight from Khajuraho to Varanasi & Varanasi to Delhi. If flight is not available then transfers will be done by car
  • All toll taxes, parking charges, inter state road taxes and driver’s allowances
  • Elephant ride in Jaipur, Rickshaw ride in Delhi, Horse carriage ride in Agra, Boat ride in Varanasi
  • Sightseeing tours of Agra, Delhi, Jaipur, Orchha & Khajuraho by English speaking local guides (language guides available on request)
  • Mineral water for all sightseeing & drives between cities 
  • All prevailing taxes

Price does not include:

  • Monument entrance fees (available as a supplement) & Cultural shows
  • Lunch, dinner, snacks etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips, gratuities, portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks, camera/ video camera charges, or any other expenses of a personal nature
  • Airfares, visa fees, personal insurance or airport taxes
  • Single supplement (available separately)
  • Any item not specified under price includes

NOTE:

  • Check-in/out time is 12 noon at all hotels
  • If original hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category after consultation with you. Any change in tariff will be refunded.
  • Above itinerary and programme is suggestive. It can be altered or modified as per your convenience before any hotel bookings are made.

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