Golden Triangle Tour with Khajuraho and Varanasi
Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destination : Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Jhansi, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi
Day 1 Delhi (Arrival )
meet and greet at Delhi airport / Railway station , and tour representative would be escorting you to a pre-booked hotel. You will be spending the rest of the day at leisure. The city of Delhi has so many world famous shopping malls and eating joints. you can explore them in the evening. or If you wish experience street food of Delhi this could be another option for you .Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 2 Delhi
This Capital city of India , Delhi was the favorite of many dynasties during the ancient period of time. because of this there is influences of many various culture and diversities in this capital city of Delhi.Delhi has been divided in two main part Old Delhi and New Delhi .Old Delhi is very known for its architecture and historical monumen ts. while New Delhi has modern infrastructure. After breakfast you would be heading to city tour. where you will be visiting some of the most important attraction of Delhi starting with Rajghat and Jama Masjid .Rajghat situated on the bank of river Yamuna is the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where his was cremated. this complex has vast greenery that includes trees which were planted by great personlaties like Queen Elizabeth II and USA president Eisenhower. Jama Masjid in old Delhi is one of the largest mosques in India, which was built by great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. This mosque is made up off red sandstone and marble, the mosque is an aesthetic example of Persian style of architecture. Post lunch, you would be taken to other attractions of Delhi. that includes trip to Humayun's tomb (built during Mughal rule) and Qutub Minar (built during Sultanate rule). Both of these structures hold great significance in the architectural heritage of Delhi. you would also be driven through buildings that are the crux of Indian political system cum major tourist attractions. It includes the Parliament house, President's residence and Diplomatic enclaves. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 3 Delhi -Jaipur (270 km)
when you are done with your breakfast would be heading for your onward journey to Jaipur which is around 270 Km away from Delhi, Jaipur is the capital and one of the largest city in Rajasthan. Also known as the Pink City, Jaipur is popular among tourists for its share of heritage forts and palaces. On arrival at Jaipur, you would be check in to your hotel. You can either choose to spend the rest of the day relaxing in your hotel, or visit the nearby surroundings. Jaipur has many well-known bazaars from where you can buy souvenirs and traditional items. Overnight stay in Jaipur
Day 4 Jaipur
After finishing your yummy breakfast at hotel, you would be going out for the Jaipur city tour.At first you will be visiting Amber fort which is oldest fort in Jaipur, which was built by Raja Man Singh and it is a beautiful confluence of Hindu and Mughal style of architecture. you can have elephant ride to the fort. After lunch, head to another main tourist attraction in Jaipur Jaigarh fort, which is similar to the Amber fort , which stands high on one of the peaks of Aravali ranges. Other attractions of Jaipur which you will visit are Laxmi Narayan temple, City Palace, Jantar Mantar (UNESCO world heritage site) and Hawa Mahal. In the evening you can spent enjoying cultural performances at Choki Dhani village resort. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5 Jaipur - Fatehpur sikari -Agra (250 Km )
In the morning after breakfast, bid farewell to Jaipur and drive to magnificent city of Agra . En route, you would be making a halt at the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Built during the 16th century by Mughal emperor Akbar, Fatehpir Sikri is famous for its group of monuments and temples. main important sights at Fatehpuri sikri are Buland Darwaza, which is the largest gateway in the world. and It is made up of red sandstone and has pillars and Chhatris at its top. After seeing this beauty, drive to Agra. On arriving check iin to the hotel. Spend your evenings exploring the rich handicrafts of Agra in the nearby local market. Overnight at Hotel in Agra
Day 6 Agra
Today you will have to wake up early as first thing in the morning would be catching up the sight of the beautiful Taj Mahal as it glistens with the rays of the morning sun. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal is actually a mausoleum which is made up of white marble. It was built by the great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is a UNESCO world heritage site and is an example of Islamic architecture. Post breakfast,you would be visiting other attractions of Agra like Agra fort, which is also a UNESCO proclaimed world heritage site. This Mughal fort was built in red sandstone and has many intricate structures like Diwan-I-Am and Diwan-I-Khas in the interiors of it. If you wish, you can visit Itmad-ud-Daula's tomb in the evening. It is a wonderful mausoleum that is often considered as mini Taj or Baby Taj. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7 Agra - Jhansi - Orchha (250 km )
After Agra, next destination of this tour is Orccha where you will be visiting Jhansi on the way to Orchha .After breakfast you will be heading towards these destinations .At Jhansi you can see Jhansi fort and place , Government museum etc and then head to Orchha lies in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh. The town of Orchha was founded in 15th century AD. Upon arrival check in to hotel and overnight at Resort / Hotel at Orchha.
Day 8 Orchha -Khajuraho (200 km )
Post breakfast head to sightseeing of Orchha which is renowned for its numerous temples, palaces and forts in today's world. main attraction of Orchha are the Jehangir Mahal of Orchha (Classic Mughal architecture), Raj Mahal and Laxmi Narayan temple (mural paintings). After finishing the attractions of Orchha, drive to Khajuraho . On arrival at Khajuraho, you would be checking into a prebooked hotel and for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9 Khajuraho - Varanasi ( by Flight ) or (by Road 400 Km)
This ninth day of our wonderful tour is dedicated in exploring the world heritage sites of Khajuraho. Khjuraho has two groups of temples eastern and western group of temples, Khajuraho is known for its cluster of Hindu and Jain temples. Once you are done with breakfast you would be proceeding the sightseeing tour of Khajuraho will start.In this you would be visiting Laxmi & Varha temples, Kandariya Mahadev temple and Devi Jagdambi temple. Kandariya Mahadev temple is one of the largest Hindu temples in Khajuraho. It is famous for its stone carvings, the numbers of which count more than 900. Devi Jagdambi temple is a group of 25 beautifully decorated temples. These temples were built during the Chandella dynasty rule in India (10th-12th century) and are famous for erotic carvings. after visiting theses, you would be heading to the airport to to Varanasi. As you will arrive, our tour representative will escort you to the hotel. Evening is free at leisure . Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10 Varanasi
early morning pick up from your Hotel for sunrise boat ride in the sacred Ganga River would be best things to do in Varanasi . After breakfast, leave for Sarnath (6 km away). Sarnath in the northeast of Varanasi is where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. A highly sacred Buddhist religious place. Popular attractions here are Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum and Chaukhandi Stupa. Post lunch city tour of Varanasi which include Banaras Hindu Univeristy and its temple ,Sankat mcohan temple , Kashi vishwanth temple and in the evening watch world famous arti ceremony and silk weaving centre to see weaving work . Overnight at Hotel in Varanasi
Day 11 Varanasi -Delhi (Departure )
after your breakfast at Hotel , you would be transferred to the Varanasi airport for your return back to Delhi and in the evening take international flight for back to home and here is the end of our services !!