Day 01 ARRIVE DELHI
Assistance upon arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 DELHI-VARANASI
Morning after breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi. Among some of the most interesting highlights of your city tour of Old and New Delhi are the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and Raj Ghat in the old city area and the Government Buildings, a drive through the majestic Rajpath to the India Gate, the Laxmi Narayan Temple, the Humayun’s Tomb, the Qutab Minar etc.

Evening departure transfer to the Railway Station to board train Magadh Express at 2000 hrs. Overnight on board train.

Day 03 ARRIVE VARANASI Arrive Varanasi at 0730 hrs. Assistance upon arrival at the Railway Station and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath, the fabled place bear testimony to its great past where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples expounding the principles of Buddhism. Overnight at the hotel. Day 04 IN VARANASI Early morning Boat-ride on holy river Ganges. In Varanasi life and various activities revolve around the river.

Life begins before dawn when thousands of pilgrims – and devotees – come down to the river to offer early morning prayers. Also visit the famous ghats and enjoy a spectacular view of sunrise from river Ganges.

After breakfast sightseeing tour of Temples of Varanasi including Durga Temple: Dedicated to Goddess Durga, consort of Lord Shiva. Bharat Mata Temple: This temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi and houses one of the most perfect relief of India carved out of marble. Tulsi Manas Temple: Built in white marble this unique temple has the whole of Ram Charit Manas (Ramayana) inscribed on its wall. Well laid out landscaping around the temple adds to its beauty and Banaras Hindu University.Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 VARANASI-KHAJURAHO
Late morning departure transfer to the airport to board flight 9W-723 1225/1305 hrs to Khajuraho. Assistance upon arrival at the airport and transfer to Hotel.

Afternoon sightseeing tour of Eastern & Western Group of Temples. Western Group is the best known as it is to this group that the largest and most typical Khajuraho temples belong – the Kandariya Mahadeo. Perfectly symmetrical, it soars 31 metres high. The main shrine is in an almost perfectly state of preservation. This shrine has an exquisitely carved entrance arch with a multitude of themes: celestial beings, lovers, serenading musicians – movement captured in stones and frozen in time, yet retaining the warmth of pulsating life. The stones seem to have taken on the sensuousness of the carved figures. Eastern Group: Hindu and Jain temples make up the eastern group, close to Khajuraho Village. The largest Jain temple, Parsvanath, is in this group. Sculptures on the northern outer wall make this temple the finest in the group. The carvings are timeless, of a woman bending thoughtfully over a letter, a damsel removing a thorn from her foot. The sanctum has a thronefacing a bull, emblem of the first Tirthankara, Adinath. The actual image of Parsvanath, from which the temple derives its name was installed in 1860. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 KHAJURAHO (DANCE FESTIVAL) Morning after breakfast day free for leisure activities. Afternoon visit to the temple to see various cultural dances. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 KHAJURAHO-ORCHHA-JHANSI-AGRA Morning after breakfast, depart by surface to Jhansi en route visiting Orchha (165 kms/4 hrs drive) Orchha’s grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time and a rich legacy and the palaces and the temples built by it Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th century retain much of their pristine perfection.

Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chattries has a spectacular view of soaring temples spires and cenotaphs.

Late afternoon departure transfer to the Jhansi Railway Station to board train Shatabdi Express 1755/2010 hrs to Agra. Assistance upon arrival at the Railway Station and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 AGRA-FATEHPUR SIKRI-JAIPUR
Morning after breakfast half-day sightseeing tour of Agra city – which includes: Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, this beautiful mausoleum is built of pure white marble and is an architectural marvel, in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal.

Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar over the years 1565 – 1573 with its maze of courtyards, mosques, and private chambers. Most of the buildings originally built by Akbar were destroyed and were replaced by his grandson Shah Jehan. The only surviving structure from Akbar’s period apart from the solid sand stone ramparts and the gateway is the Jehangir Mahal.

Afternoon depart by surface to Jaipur (235 kms/6 hrs) en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of Mughal India. Among the principal attractions of Fatehpur Sikri are the large audience halls, palaces, the Mosques, the tomb of Salim Chishti, The Panchmahal, and the Buland Darwaza, which is among the biggest gates in Asia. Continue your drive and upon arrival in Jaipur check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 IN JAIPUR orning excursion to Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the State until 1728. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and Temple of Kali. The highlight of the visit is to take a ride on gaily decorated elephant to the ramparts of the Fort. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Among the principal sights are the Jantar Mantar or the Observatory,

The Palace of Winds or Hawa Mahal, The City Palace & Museum. Jaipur is also a major centre of precious and semi precious stones, jewellery, cotton textiles and the typical Blue Pottery. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 JAIPUR-DELHI
Breakfast at the hotel. Rest of the morning at leisure. Afternoon depart by surface to Delhi (260 kms/6 hrs approx.) and upon arrival optional dinner at one of the restaurants, followed by departure transfer to the airport.