Golden Triangle with Central Tour

After breakfast you have the opportunity to explore the contrasts of New & Old Delhi with including drive past Presidents Palace, Houses of Parliament and impressive India Gate with its eternal flame. Visit the Sikh Temple “Bangla Sahab Gurudwara” where the community kitchen serves free meals to thousands of people in a day.

Continue towards Old Delhi pausing on the way at Rajghat, the monument to Mahatma Gandhi erected on the site of his funeral pyre. Drive past Red Fort followed by a visit to Jama Masjid Mosque that can accommodate upto 20000 people at a given time and explore the Bazaars through the bustling alleys of 500 years old city – Chandni Chowk, where silver merchants ply their trade.

Later visit Humayun’s Tomb – The monument that served as a model for the Taj Mahal and beautifully restored by Aga Khan Foundation. This red sandstone tomb is built amidst a garden divided into four main parterres known as Charbagh. At the center of this garden a shallow water-channel makes it more beautiful.

Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel.

Jaipur – the magical city carved out of the desert still blush pink even 273 yrs later. It was found by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727. Today it has become the most popular tourist destination in Rajasthan ‘making’ “Golden Triangle” (Delhi- Agra- Jaipur).

Rest of the day free at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel

After breakfast full day sightseeing of the pink city “Jaipur” including Amber Fort– the final ascent to this ancient fort is made in truly royal style, on Jeep. In Amber, you will see magnificent palaces with walls covered with mirrored mosaics.

Visit City Palace where the present Maharaja continues to live with its many regal courtyards, temples and pavilions, proceeding towards world’s largest stone Observatory (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – The observatory consists of fourteen major geometric devices for measuring time, predicting eclipses, tracking stars’ location as the earth orbits around the sun, ascertaining the declinations of planets, and determining the celestial altitudes and related ephemerides, drive past to the five story Palace of the winds.

Fee time to explore the bazaars on a Rikshaw Ride – get behind the scenes of the local markets with the chance to meet local traders and artisans.

Overnight at hotel.

After early morning breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Agra by car enroute visit Abhaneri .

Later visit Chand Baori (Stepwell), located in Abhaneri. Chand Baori is known as one of the oldest, deepest & largest stepwell in India.

Upon arrival in Agra, check-in at the hotel. Agra was the Mughal capital “Agra” (235km), the legacy of the Mughal empire has left a magnificent fort and a liberal sprinkling of fascinating tombs and mausoleums; and there’s also fun to be had in the bustling chowks (marketplaces).

Later proceed to visit Taj Mahal, Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonder of the world, an exquisite monument of love, remarkable for its perfect proportions, which was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum in pure white marble is an architectural marvel (UNSECO World Heritage Site).

Overnight at the Agra

Early morning breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Railway station in time to board the train to Khajuraho at 0955 hrs.

Arrive Jhansi railway station at 1235hrs. You will be met by our driver and driven to Khajuraho. Enroute sightseeing of Orchha including Jahangir Mahal- a brilliant example of Mughal architecture and dedicated to Mughal Emperor Jahangir & Raja Mahal- was the official residence of the erstwhile kings of Orchha.

Continue drive to Khajuraho (04½ Hour Drive, 188 KM). Khajuraho is one thousand years old temple town famous for remarkable erotic sculptures build mostly of fine sandstones.

Overnight at the hotel

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed  to visit of eastern & western block temples.

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu and Jain temples and these temples depict various forms like meditation, spiritual teachings, kinship, wrestling, royalty and most significantly, erotic art. The temples consist of stunning displays of fine sculptures and exceptional architectural skill, making them one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.

Rest of the day free at lesiure.

Overnight at hotel.

After leisure  breakfast at the hotel, transfer to airport in time to board the flight to Varanasi.

Leave Khajuraho to Varanasi .

Varanasi is more than 3000 years old city and famous as the city of temples. Varanasi is the holy pilgrimage city for Hindus where they come to take a dip in the river Ganges. It is a melting pot, where both death and life come together. Evening to relax at the hotel or you can roam around the narrow lanes of Banaras (Varansi).

Rest of the day free at leisure.

 Overnight at hotel.

Early morning boat-ride with Sitar on the Ganges to see the sunrise and witness the unforgettable spectacle of pilgrims ritually bathing themselves, priests invoking the dawn, people washing clothes or practicing yoga, and funeral pyres burning on the famous “ ghats” that lead down to the holy river. Later walk through the old city of Varanasi.

Return to hotel for breakfast.

Morning proceed for day excursion to Sarnath just outside Varanasi, where Buddha gave his first sermon, preaching the way to final Nirvana (soul deliverance from re-birth). Sarnath is as holy to the Buddhists as Varanasi is to the Hindus. Here you will witness the ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery

After exploring the city of Buddha, transfer back to Varanasi & explore the city of Varanasi visiting BHU Univeristy, Bharat Mata temple & also visit the Ghats.

In the evening take cycle rickshaws to the ghats of the river to see the Aarti on river Ganges. An aarti is a devotional ritual that uses fire as an offering. It’s usually made in the form of a lit lamp, and in the case of the Ganges River, a small diya with a candle and flowers that’s float down the river.

Overnight at the hotel

After leisure breakfast at the hotel, transfer to airport in time to board the flight to Delhi.

Departure transfer to airport to connect flight back home. Wish you wonderful holiday!