Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Places Covered:Khajuraho
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Day 01: Delhi
On arrival traditional welcome and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Daylong sightseeing tour of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad) and New Delhi (Lutyen's Delhi). The tour covers the rich monumental and cultural heritage that the capital of India is proud of. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur, the Pink City of Rajasthan. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04: Jaipur
Morning excursion to the majestic Amber Fort - the ancient capital of the state until 1728. Ascend and descend the fort on a gaily-decorated elephant back. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05: Jaipur - Agra
Morning drive to Agra, en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri - an imperial city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar which lies deserted now. Afternoon half-day city tour visiting the majestic Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06: Agra - Gwalior - Orchha
Morning drive to Orchha in Madhya Pradesh (an ancient site set amidst a complex of well preserved temples and palaces), en-route visit Gwalior Fort & Museum. Evening at leisure at Orchha. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07: Orchha - Khajuraho
Morning tour of Orchha Temples which date back to the 16th century. They are still in use today and are visited regularly by thousands of devotees. After Orchha tour drive on to Khajuraho. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08: Khajuraho - Varanasi
Morning visit the temples of Khajuraho, an eloquent and ornate poetry in stones that presents a picture of eternal, spiritual and physical love. Evening transfer to airport in time to catch the flight to Varanasi - one of the ancient seats of learning in India on the banks of the Ganges. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Varanasi
Early morning boat-ride on the River Ganga and visit to Ghats of Varanasi. Afternoon excursion tour of Sarnath - the place where Buddha preached his first sermon in 590 BC. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Varanasi - Delhi
Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to airport in time to catch the flight to Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel and overnight stay.
Day 11: Delhi
Morning transfer to international airport in time to catch the onward destination flight.
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