Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Day 01: DelhiArrive Delhi and transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi.
Delhi - The capital of India, Delhi has long been the centre of political activities ever since 13th century. Turbulent history and strategic location had left a rich legacy in the city in form of massive architectural edifices including Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb, Red Fort, India Gate, Birla Temple, Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatama Gandhi who is the 'Father of India', President's House, Parliament House, Jama Mosque, tall and slender Government buildings and shopping complexes such as Chandni Chowk.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur.
Transfer to hotel on arrival.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04: Jaipur
After breakfast, proceed on a full day sight seeing tour of Jaipur.
Jaipur - The Pink City, the capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur was founded by Raja Jai Singh. The beehive-structured Hawa Mahal with its delicate screen facade, the first-ever Royal Observatory of India Jantar Mantar that was built based on the blue prints of Raja himself who was good astronomer in his own right, Nawab Sahab - Ki - Haveli, the majestic City Palace and shopping place of Johari Bazaar are the chief attractions of the city.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05: Jaipur - Agra
After breakfast drive for Agra, visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute.
Fatehpur Sikri - Founded by Akbar, the buildings at Fatehpur Sikri are a unique blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles. Akbar was endowed with the gift of a son by the blessings of Sufi saint Sheik Salim Chisti and thus, he decided to construct a new capital for his empire with elaborate palaces, courtyards, pools, harems, tombs and a great mosque. However, lack of water supply led to its desertion soon after. A World Heritage site, its highlights are Panch Mahal (Palace of Five Storeys), Buland Darwaza and Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chisti.
Arrival at Agra and check-in at the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06: Agra After breakfast proceed on a half-day sight seeing tour of Agra.
Agra - Visit the seventh wonder of the world, the majestic marble edifice, Taj Mahal. Later visit the Red Fort with Diwani-I-Am, Diwani-I-Khas and Moti Masjid as its focal points.
Afternoon is free to spend at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07: Agra - Khajuraho
After breakfast transfer to the airport for flight to Khajuraho.
Arrival at Khajuraho and transfer to hotel.
Later sight seeing tour of Khajuraho.
Khajuraho - A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the superbly carved temples from 10th-11th centuries speak volumes of Indo-Aryan culture and architecture. Segregated in two main groups of Western and Eastern Temples, these are most famous for the erotic figurines that adorn their walls.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08: Khajuraho - Varanasi
After breakfast, morning free to spend at leisure.
Transfer to the airport for flight to Varanasi.
Arrival at Varanasi and transfer to the hotel.
Evening visit to Sarnath.
Sarnath - The chosen place of Buddha to deliver his first ever sermon, the highlights of the place are Dhamek Stupa of the 6th and a museum close to it that exhibits rare manuscripts and other items related to Lord Buddha.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 09: Varanasi
Early morning boat cruise in the sacred River Ganga to witness the devotees bathing, worshipping and meditating on its Ghats.
Later, sight seeing tour of Varanasi.
Varanasi - One of the seven holiest city of Hindus, it is also known as Kashi, the sure shot gateway to the heavenly abode. Besides Benarasi Silk Sarees, this 3000 years old city has Vishwanath Golden Temple, Benaras Hindu University and Bharat Mata Temple as its chief attractions.
Afternoon free to spend at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10: Varanasi - Delhi
After breakfast, morning free to spend at leisure. Later, transfer to the airport for flight to Delhi for onward journey.
