Classic North India

DURATION

12 DAYS

TYPE OF TRIP

ROAD TRIP

START CITY

DELHI

END CITY

DELHI

Immense beauty, and age-old culture is the best option to increase your knowledge in the most scenic locations of the nation. Classic North India tours are the best option for your this requirement. Discover the diverse culture and heritage of North India as you visit the spectacular Taj Mahal in Agra, explore the majestic forts and places of Gwalior and Orchha, appreciate the exquisite architecture of the Khajuraho temples, soak in the holy vibe of Varanasi and learn about the extensive history of Delhi.


DAYS       ITINERARY & SUMMARY

01                     Arrive Delhi

02                      In Delhi

03                     Delhi-Jaipur by surface (about 06 Hours’ drive)

04                     In Jaipur

05                     Jaipur-Agra by surface (about 05 hours’ drive)

06                     In Agra

07                     Agra-Jhansi by Train Jhansi- Orchha- Khajuraho by surface (about 05 hours’ drive)

08                     In Khajuraho

09                     Khajuraho-Varanasi by surface (about 08 hours’ drive)

10                     In Varanasi

11                     Varanasi-Delhi by flight

12                     Leave Delhi


DAY 1
Arrive Delhi

Upon arrival at Delhi Airport, you will be met by a representative and transferred to the hotel where you will be assisted for check in at the hotel.
Afternoon visit to Qutub Minar , Later drive pass the Lutyens Building. It is an area in Delhi, specifically New Delhi, India, named after the leading British architect Edwin Lutyens. then India Gate which is a national monument of India. Situated in the heart of New Delhi, Evening experience an amazing Sikh temple Bangla Sahib
Spend two nights at in DELHI. Accommodation is on bed & breakfast plan.

DAY 2
In Delhi

After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Old Delhi covering The Jama Masjid which is the last monument built by Shah Jahan in 1656. After the visiting of Jama Masjid take a rickshaw ride through the snaking narrow lanes. Later visit the Raj Ghat which is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, later visit to Gandhi Smriti Museum.
Afternoon visit the Humayun’s Tomb which is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture which was inspired by Persian Architecture.

DAY 3
Delhi - Jaipur

After breakfast proceed for a private road transfer to Jaipur (about 06 hours drive).
On arrival you will be assisted for check in at the hotel. Later experience evening Aarti ceremony at Birla temple.
Spend two nights at JAIPUR. Accommodation is on bed & breakfast plan.

DAY 4
In Jaipur

After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Jaipur Amber Fort which is set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Continue visit to Jagat Siromani Temple.
Afternoon visit the City Palace was built between 1729 and 1732, initially by Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. He planned and the outer walls, Later visit the Observatory also known as Jantar Mantar which is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments. Then drive pass the Hawa Mahal which is also known as the “Palace of winds”.

DAY 5
Jaipur - Agra

After breakfast proceed for a private road transfer to Agra (about 06 hours’ drive) enroute visiting Abhaneri.
On arrival you will be assisted for check in at the hotel.
Spend two nights in AGRA. Accommodation is on bed & breakfast plan.

DAY 6
In Agra

Early morning visit The Taj Mahal which was known as “Crown of Palace” built by Shah Jahan as an eternal symbol of his love for his favourite wife Mumtaj (CLOSED ON EVERY FRIDAY).
Return hotel for Breakfast.
After breakfast visit the Red Fort which is made by the Mughals. Though a fort had stood there since at least the 11th century.
Evening at leisure.

DAY 7
Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho

After early breakfast proceed to the Agra Railway station to board your train Shatabdi Express (0811-1045 hrs) for Jhansi. Upon arrival at Jhansi Railway station you will be meet by representative and later proceed for a road transfer to Orchha (about an hour drive).
On arrival at Orcha Visit the quadrangle Orchha fort which consists of different small Palaces, Temples and Cenotaphs. Chaturbhuj Temple & Laxminarayan Temple; A flagstone path links this temple with the Ram Raja Temple.
Afternoon continue your drive to Khajuraho (about 04 hrs drive), on arrival check in at the hotel
Spend two nights in KHAJURAHO. Accommodation is on bed & breakfast plan.

DAY 8
In Khajuraho

After breakfast visit the Eastern & Western group of Temples. It is a group of medieval Hindu & Jain temples which are famous for their erotic sculptures. These temples are built over a period of 200 years and of sandstone. The candela artisans crafted amazing and erotic sculptures around the temples which takes us back into the medieval times and gives information about the sexual life during that period.

DAY 9
Khajuraho - Varanasi

After breakfast proceed for private road transfer to Varanasi (about 08 hours’ drive).
On arrival you will be assisted for check in at the hotel.
Spend two nights in VARANASI. Accommodation is on bed & breakfast plan.

DAY 10
In Varanasi

Early morning proceed for boat ride at river Ganges. A boat ride from the dasaswamedh ghat along the Ghats gives you vantage views of these activities.
After breakfast, proceed for a visit of Sarnath, which bears testimony to its great past where Lord Buddha delivered his first teachings about the Dharma. Afternoon proceed for the visit of Mother India Temple- a unique temple dedicated to Mother India carved with a single piece of marble. Later in evening to witness the Aarti Ceremony (Hindu ritual /prayer of river Ganges at Sunset) it will followed by a short boat ride on Ganges witnessing

DAY 11
Varanasi - Delhi

After breakfast, late morning proceed to the airport to board your flight for Delhi.
On arrival you will be met by a representative and will be assisted for check in at the hotel.
Spend one night in DELHI. Accommodation is on bed & breakfast basis.
Evening at leisure

DAY 12
Leave Delhi

In the time you will be assisted to board your flight for onwards sector.