Classical India

Duration	Destination	Departure
10 days and 9 nights	India (New Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi)	India (New Delhi)

Description

These destinations are definitely blessed with a number of elements that offer to the guests an insight into traditional India. All the destinations covered in this itinerary are culture hubs of the country and each depicts a distinct face of the great India. Commence your journey from the historical city Delhi to the royal Rajput citadel - Jaipur. Enjoy Elephant ride at Amer fort and shopping in colourfull bazaar. Fatehpur Sikri - The Ghost city of Emperor Akbar and bleassing at the Dargah of Salim Chishti. Witness the immortal beauty of the Taj Mahal in Agra. Visit the graceful chhatris of Orchha and the sensuous moods of the temples of Khajuraho. Make your way through the sacred city of Varanasi and cruise on the River Ganges to observe ancient spiritual rites.

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Category
3 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  9 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)  Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.  English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.  Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.  Bottled drinking water in car.  Government taxes. Price does not include  Any flight tickets. Khajuraho - Varanasi & Varanasi - Delhi flight Camera charges at monuments.  Meals other than mentioned in day plan.  Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.  Gratuities & optional activities.  Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
4 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  9 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)  Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.  English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.  Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.  Bottled drinking water in car.  Government taxes. Price does not include  Any flight tickets. Khajuraho - Varanasi & Varanasi - Delhi flight Camera charges at monuments.  Meals other than mentioned in day plan.  Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.  Gratuities & optional activities.  Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
5 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  9 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)  Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.  English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.  Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.  Bottled drinking water in car.  Government taxes. Price does not include  Any flight tickets. Khajuraho - Varanasi & Varanasi - Delhi flight Camera charges at monuments.  Meals other than mentioned in day plan.  Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.  Gratuities & optional activities.  Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Program

Day 1:

Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Later visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate etc. O/n at hotel.

Day 2:

Delhi - Jaipur (265kms)
Breakfast at hotel. Sightseeing in Delhi if not done on 1st day. Later drive to Jaipur check in at hotel. Evening explore pink city colorful bazaars. O/n at hotel.

Day 3:

Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel. Full day city tour of Jaipur visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal & Birla temple. Further explore local market of Pink City. O/n at hotel.

Day 4:

Jaipur - Agra (245kms)
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Agra enroute visit Abhaneri step wells & Fatehpur Sikri fort complex. Arrive Agra check in at hotel. O/n at hotel.

Day 5:

Agra - Orchha (220kms)
Sunrise visit Taj Mahal followed by breakfast at hotel. Visit Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb. Later drive to Orchha enroute visit Gwalior Fort known for its great architecture and rich past. Arrive Orchha check in at hotel. O/n at hotel.

Day 6:

Orchha - Khajuraho (178kms)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Orchha Fort complex, which houses a large number of ancient monuments consisting of the fort, palaces, temple, and other edifices. Later drive to Khajuraho check in at hotel. Evening light & sound show. O/n at hotel.

Day 7:

Khajuraho - Varanasi (flight)
Breakfast at hotel. Visit exceptionally well maintained Khajuraho temples built in the short span of 100 years from 950-1050AD by Chandela dynasty. Later transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi. On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti, a magical ritual held at sunset on the banks of the holy Ganges. O/n at hotel.

Day 8:

Varanasi
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit. Breakfast at hotel. City tour of Varanasi visit Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple & Sarnath Temple complex including the Great Dhamekh Stupa. If time permit visit Ram Nagar Fort & Museum. O/n at hotel.

Day 9:

Varanasi - Delhi (flight)
Breakfast at hotel. As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel. Rest time free to relax or explore the city with your driver. O/n at hotel.

Day 10:

Delhi - Departure
Breakfast at hotel. As per your flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for your onward destination.

Price includes

 Assistance on arrival at airport.
 9 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
 Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
 Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
 English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
 Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
 Bottled drinking water in car.
 Government taxes.

Price does not include

 Any flight tickets. Khajuraho - Varanasi & Varanasi - Delhi flight Camera charges at monuments.
 Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
 Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
 Gratuities & optional activities.
 Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day	Overnight	Itinerary highlights
1	4 StarsNew Delhi	New Delhi - Delhi Airport
2	4 StarsJaipur
3	4 StarsJaipur
4	4 StarsAgra
5	4 StarsOrchha
6	4 StarsKhajuraho
7	4 StarsVaranasi
8	4 StarsVaranasi
9	4 StarsNew Delhi
10		New Delhi - Delhi Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 star hotels	4 star hotels	5 star hotels
New Delhi	Madhuban Hotel/ Emarald Hotel or similar	The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket or similar	Le Meridien/ The Claridges or similar
Jaipur	Redfox Hotel/ Park Ocean or similar	Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre/ Lemon Tree Premier or similar	ITC Rajputana/ Hilton Jaipur or similar
Agra	Howard Plaza the Fern/ Amar Hotel or similar	Radisson Hotel/ Holiday Inn or similar	Courtyard by Marriott/ Trident Hotel or similar
Orchha	Orchha Resort/ Amar Mahal or similar		Orchha Palace and Convention Centre or similar
Khajuraho	Ramada/SYNA Heritage Hotel or similar		Radisson Hotel/ Hotel Chandela or similar
Varanasi	Meraden Grand/ Amaya Hotel or similar	Rivatas by Ideal/ Palace On Ganges or similar	Ramada JHV/ Radisson Hotel or similar