Duration  : 13 nights / 14 days

Cities covered  : Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Gwalior, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Lucknow, Delhi

Highlights : Through this tour you get the best impression of medieval Mughal and Hindu architecture filled cities of Forts and Palaces. The visit will remain incomplete without a glimpse of the erotic temples of central India coupled with visit to the unsurpassed beauty in marble - The legendary Taj Mahal.
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[These Group Tour Programs are best run with minimum 6 travelers to a group & more]

Day 1 - DELHI
Arrive Delhi. Meeting and transfer to hotel. (Check-in time). Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 - DELHI
Morning combined city tour of Old and New Delhi visiting in Old Delhi - the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque, Raj Ghat memorial of Mahatma Gandhi and drive past Chandni Chowk.

In New Delhi visit Qutab Minar, 234 feet high tower, nearby stands the Iron pillar, the Tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, the modern Birla Mandir Temple. Drive past India Gate (War Memorial), President’s House, which was once the Viceroy’s Palace, Parliament House and Secretariat Buildings.
Evening witness a Pageant of Indian music and dance followed by Dinner at the Village BISTRO. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 – DELHI / JAIPUR
(253KMS)
Morning depart by coach for Jaipur.
Arrive and check-in at hotel.

Afternoon city sightseeing, visiting the Maharaja’s City Palace which now houses a museum containing rare manuscripts, fine specimens of Rajput and Mughal paintings and weapons, Observatory. Drive through the pink-rose residential and business areas past the hawa Mahal, Palace of Winds, the landmark of Jaipur.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 4 - JAIPUR
Morning excursion to Amber Fort. You ride up to the ramp of this 11th Century Bastion atop a gaily decorated elephant.

Afternoon free for shopping. Jaipur is a major gems and jewellery centre where one can find some of the finest Jewellery besides woollen carpets & cotton rugs, hand-block printed Sanganeri & bagru cotton fabrics.
Evening witness puppet show.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 5 – JAIPUR / AGRA
(230 KMS)
Morning depart by coach for Agra.
Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri - cultural and imperial capital conceived and built by Emperor Akbar. Continue your journey to Agra. Arrive and check in at hotel.,

Afternoon visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by Emperor Shahjahan for his beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal. Also visit Agra Fort, an impressive cluster of Palaces, fortresses and mosques on the banks of river Yamuna across Taj Mahal.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 6 – AGRA / GWALIOR
(118 KMS)
Depart by coach for Gwalior.
Arrive and check in at hotel.
Afternoon visit the Gwalior Fort which dominates the city and is its most magnificient monument. Visit Gujari Mahal within the Fort which is of medieval architecture. Visit Man Mandir Palace built by Raja Man Singh. Also visit Sas bahu Ka Mandir, Suraj Kund, Tansen’s Tomb and Sun Temple.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 7 – GWALIOR / KHAJURAHO
(278 KMS)
Morning depart by coach for Khajuraho. Enroute visit Datia & Orchha, a medieval city situated on the river Betwa. Orchha was founded in 16th century by the Bundela chiefton Rudra Pratap. The magnificient Jehangir Mahal surrounded by lovely chhatries. Complementing the exotic exteriors are the grand interiors housing some of the unique representation of the Bundela school of paintings. After lunch, proceed to Khajuraho.
Arrive and check-in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 8 - KHAJURAHO
Morning sightseeing tour visiting the Eastern and Western group of temples. The largest temple is Kandariya Mahadev, dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the Western group lies the Chaunsat Yogini temple. Other noteworthy temples are Viswanath, Lakshmana, varaha and Chitragupta temple.
Rest of the time free for independent activities. Overnight at hotel.

Day 9 – KHAJURAHO / VARANASI
In time transfer to the airport to board flight IC 407 for Varanasi.

Depart Khajuraho at 1150 hrs
Arrive Varanasi at 1235 hrs

Meeting and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon visit Sarnath where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 - VARANASI
Early morning excursion to holy river Ganges and a visit by boat to the bathing and the Cremation Ghat, followed by city tour visiting the Bharat Mata Temple which houses one of the most perfect relief maps of India carved out of marble, the Durga temple and Tulsi Manas Mandir. Drive past Banaras Hindu University, which has an Art Gallery, and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

Evening visit Amrit rao Peshwa Ghat to witness devotees performing the “Ganga Arti” which culminates in placing tiny lamps or ‘diyas’ on fragile leaves and floating them in the shimmering waters of the Ganga. As the sun sets, a specially arranged cultural feast of dances and music follows.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 – VARANASI / LUCKNOW
(286 KMS)
Morning depart by coach for Lucknow.
Arrive and check-in at hotel. Late in the afternoon, visit State Museum by TONGA (capacity 04 persons: 2 Kms one way), located in the Prince of Wales Park. Established in 1963, the museum displays a fascinating collection of Avadh Art works.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 - LUCKNOW
Morning city tour visiting the most romantic capital towns in India. There is no city where it is so simple to turn back the pages of history and look into the colourful Days of Nawabs and Begums, through the eyes of those who claimed to have the personal knowledge of court & customs. Visit the Bara Imambara: built in 1784, it ranks as one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Muslim period in India. The central hall is said to be among the largest vaulted chambers of its kind in the world and does not have a single beam to support it, but a complex of arched corridors that surround the three-storied structure from the first floor upto the top in a secret labyrinth called Bhul Bhulaiyan, Rumi Darwaza: Located west of Bara Imambara is a 60 feet high gate, believed to be a copy of the gate of Constantinople in Turkey.

Husainabad Imambara: A mausoleum built by Mohammad Ali Shah in 1837-42, it contains the tomb of Nawab’s daughter and her husband. The main building is domed structure with exquisite turrets and minarets. The interior is lavishly decorated with the large collection of Chandeleirs, tinted mirrors and colourful tazias, Picture Gallery: contains life-size portrait paintings of the Nawabs of Avadh. Also visit Clock Tower and Jumna Masjid.

Afternoon visit Chowk market to see the craftsmen doing zardozi or gold thread embroidery on silk or cotton. A stroll through the Dhowk market which is the main trading centre for Chikan embroidery. Besides dresses, one could shop for table linen and scarves.

Evening Sham-e-Avadh or traditional Avadhi dinner that gives a taste of the variety of Lucknowi cuisine. The highlight of the evening will be a kathak dance performance.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 – LUCKNOW / DELHI
Morning explore city on your own.
In time transfer to the Railway Station to board the Shatabdi Express train for Delhi.

Depart Lucknow at 1520 hrs
Arrive Delhi at 2150 hrs
Arrive and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 14 - DEPART DELHI
In time transfer to International airport to board flight for onward destination.

Note: Flight and Train schedule subject to change.