Duration | Destination | Departure |
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13 days and 12 nights | India (New Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Orchha, Agra, Jaipur) | India (New Delhi) |
Day 1:
Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Rest time free to relax and personal activities.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 2:
Delhi
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.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3:
Delhi - Lucknow (flight)
Transfer to airport to board flight for Lucknow. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Later city tour visit Bara Imambara, British Residency, Chattar Manzil, Jama Masjid & Rumi Darwaza. Drive pass government colonial building which include Vidhan Bhavan, Secretariat & Hazratganj a major shopping area of Lucknow.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4:
Lucknow - Ayodhya (135kms)
Later drive to Ayodhya check in at hotel. Visit Lord Sri Ram Temple and ceveral other religious and historical places which include Ram Ki paidi, Jain Temple, Birla Temple, Gulab Bari, Kanak Bhawan.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5:
Ayodhya - Varanasi (200kms)
Later drive to Varanasi check in at hotel. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti, a magical ritual held every evening at sunset on the banks of the holy Ganges.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6:
Varanasi
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit. Later 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.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7:
Varanasi - Prayagraj (120kms)
Drive to Prayagraj check in at hotel. Later visit Sangam confluence, Allahabad Fort & Anand Bhawan.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8:
Prayagraj - Khajuraho (290kms)
Drive to Khajuraho check in at hotel. Later visit exceptionally well maintained Khajuraho temples built in the short span of 100 years from 950-1050AD by Chandela dynasty. Evening light & sound show.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9:
Khajuraho - Orchha (180kms)
Drive to Orchha check in at hotel. Later visit Orchha Fort complex & Cenotaphs.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10:
Orchha - Agra (220kms)
Drive to Agra enroute visit Gwalior Fort known for its great architecture and rich past. Arrive Agra check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11:
Agra - Jaipur (245kms)
Sunrise visit Taj Mahal followed by Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb. Later drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri step. Arrive Jaipur check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12:
Jaipur
Visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla temple & local market.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13:
Jaipur - Delhi/ Departure
Drive to Delhi airport to board late evening or late night flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: B.
• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 12 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.
• Delhi - Lucknow 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.
Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
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1 | 4 StarsNew Delhi | New Delhi - Delhi Airport |
2 | 4 StarsNew Delhi | |
3 | 4 StarsLucknow | |
4 | 4 StarsLucknow | |
5 | 4 StarsVaranasi | |
6 | 4 StarsVaranasi | |
7 | 4 StarsVaranasi | |
8 | 4 StarsKhajuraho | |
9 | 4 StarsOrchha | |
10 | 4 StarsAgra | |
11 | 4 StarsJaipur | |
12 | 4 StarsJaipur | |
13 | Delhi - Delhi Airport |
Place | 3 Star Hotels | 4 star hotels | 5 star hotels |
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New Delhi | Madhuban Hotel/ Emarald Hotel or similar | The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket or similar | Le Meridien/ The Claridges or similar |
Lucknow | Sapna Clarks Inn/ Hotel Lineage or similar / Hotel Balaji Palace/ Sri Ram Hotel or similar | Lemon Tree Hotel/ La Place Sarovar Portico or similar / Hotel Balaji Palace/ Sri Ram Hotel or similar | Renaissance Hotel/ Hyatt Regency or similar / Hotel Balaji Palace/ Sri Ram Hotel or similar |
Varanasi | Meraden Grand/ Amaya Hotel or similar / Hotel Allahabad Regency/ Hotel Milan Palace or similar | Rivatas by Ideal/ Palace On Ganges or similar / Hotel Kanha Shyam/ Grand Continental Hotel or similar | Ramada JHV/ Radisson Hotel or similar / Hotel Kanha Shyam/ Grand Continental Hotel or similar |
Khajuraho | Ramada/SYNA Heritage Hotel or similar | Radisson Hotel/ Hotel Chandela or similar | The Lalit Temple View or similar |
Orchha | Orchha Resort/ Amar Mahal or similar | Orchha Palace and Convention Centre or similar | |
Agra | Howard Plaza the Fern/ Amar Hotel or similar | Radisson Hotel/ Holiday Inn or similar | Courtyard by Marriott/ Trident Hotel or similar |
Jaipur | Redfox Hotel/ Park Ocean or similar | Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre/ Lemon Tree Premier or similar | ITC Rajputana/ Trident Hotel or similar |