Classic North India Tour

Package Name: Classic North India Tour
Duration: 13 Nights – 14 Days
Location: Delhi – Mandawa – Jaipur – Agra – Gwalior – Orcha – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi Departure

Day 1: Arrive at Delhi
Arrive at Delhi. Meet and assist at airport. Check in at hotel. Afternoon drive tour of Delhi – Afternoon sightseeing of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shahjahanabad, visiting the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest and the best known mosque in India. Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the old marketplace of Shahjahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jahan. Overnight stay at hotel

Day 2: Delhi – Mandawa (280 km – 6 hr By surface)
Breakfast at hotel. Check out and Transfer to Mandawa. Arrive at Mandawa. Check in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Mandawa – explore the Mandawa Fort, located in the very heart of Mandawa & a classic example of the famed Rajput style of architecture. It houses many beautiful paintings & frescoes that dazzle the eyes & now been converted into a heritage hotel. Gulab Rai Haveli built in the year 1870 that has some of the best murals in Shekhawati on both the exterior & interior walls with elephants and camels on its facade. Goenka Double Haveli, built in the year 1890, with monumental frescoes of elephants & horses decorating its facade. Bansidhar Newatia Haveli built in the year 1921 combines traditional frescoes of horses & elephants with those depicting a young boy using a phone plus opulent touring cars & the Wright Brothers’ plane. If time permits we may visit more Havelis of the region & observe the colorful village life in Rajasthan. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Mandawa – Jaipur (151 km-3 hrs by surface)
Breakfast at hotel. Check out and Transfer to Jaipur. Arrive at Jaipur. Afternoon shopping tour and visit local market of Jaipur. Check in at hotel.

Day 4: Jaipur
After breakfast sightseeing of Jaipur – Amber Fort – the huge fort with several beautiful structures built under the reign of Raja Man Singh. We take an Elephant ride to reach the Fort situated on the hill, a fascinating experience.Later we visit the City Palace, a glorious showpiece of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The palace complex houses several beautiful palaces with mesmerizing interiors. Next we visit Jantar Mantar, a collection of astronomical instruments built in stone for measuring the planetary movements and time. Then we visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a pink colored five-storied structure pierced with 955 windows. It was built in 1799 to enable the royal ladies to view the city life, without being visible themselves.Overnight at hotel

Day 5: Jaipur – Agra (260 km-5 hr by surface)
After breakfast Check out and transfer to Agra. On the visit Fatehpur Sikri (Ghost Capital), the political capital of India’s Mughal Empire under Akbar’s reign, from the year 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. We will also visit Sikandra, Akbar’s tomb. His son Jahangir completed the construction of the tomb in the year 1613.Arrive at Agra. Check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6: Agra
After breakfast – Sightseeing of Agra Afternoon – we visit the Agra Fort located alongside river Yamuna. Its foundation was laid by the Mughal Emperor Akbar and was completed by his grandson Shah Jahan. Its huge towers, bastions, ramparts and gateways reflect the glory of the Mughal Empire. It is a World Heritage Site. It has several stunning structures such as Jahangiri Mahal, Khas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and Musamman Burj. Next we head to one of the seven wonders of the world, the enchanting Taj Mahal. Symbolizing eternal love, it was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Synonymous to India, Taj Mahal is enveloped in incredible beauty. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Agra – Gwalior (123 km-3 hrs by surface)
After breakfast check out and transfer to Gwalior. Arrive at Gwalior. Check in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Gwalior – Gwalior fort was constructed about 1,000 years ago on the advice of Sage Gwalia by Raja Man Singh Tomar. It is said that the Gwalior fort is the largest fort of its kind. The outer wall of the fort occupies stretches 3.2 kilometers in length and about 35 meters in height. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Gwalior – Orchha (235 km-5hrs by surface)
After breakfast Check out and transfer to Orchha. Arrive at Orchha.Check in at hotel.Afternoon sightseeing of Orchha- The sightseeing tour to Orcha will transport you to the historical age, and remind you of the rajas and Maharajas who built the great forts and palaces. Post breakfast visit Orchha Fort, Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Ram Raja temple in Orchha, further drive to Khajuraho. Overnight at hotel.

Day 9: Orcha – Khajuraho (170 km-4hrs by surface)
After breakfast check out and transfer to Khajuraho. Arrive at khajuraho. Check in at hotel. Rest of the day sightseeing of khajuraho- the Khajuraho temples built between 950 – 1050 AD by the mighty warrior kings of the Chandela dynasty, a truly inspired burst of creativity. Only 22 temples survive of the 85 originally built. Matangeshwar temple is still in worship today, continuing an unbroken 1000 year tradition. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Khajuraho – Varanasi by Flight (13.45 hrs / 14.35 hrs)
Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to Khajuraho Airport. Board the flight to Varanasi. Arrive at Varanasi airport and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Varanasi – It is the holiest and the oldest city in the world. Highly revered, it is an important religious destination of Hindus. Also known as Banaras, this holy city of India attracts devotees and tourists from far and wide. It is located on the banks of river Ganga(the holiest river of India). Watch Evening prayer at Ganges River Bank, Varanasi. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Varanasi
Early morning during sunrise visit to Ganges and Boat ride (Subject to weather conditions and water level because this is rainy season). Return to hotel Breakfast at hotel. Visit to Sarnath – The Buddhist monuments. Return to hotel and have relax or local visit or shopping tour. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Varanasi – Delhi By Flight (15.10 hrs / 16.35 hrs)
After breakfast. Check out and transfer to DELHI by flight.Arrive at Delhi. Check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast full day sightseeing of Delhi – In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple lack marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. Further we drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. We visit the President’s House, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy’s House and served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India. We will also visit Humayun’s Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. Also visit Qutub Minar, built in 1206 by Qutubuddin Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Delhi – Home Town
After breakfast check out in hotel. Transfer to Delhi airport. Drop at Airport.

Delhi officially the National Capital Territory of Delhi or NCT, is a city and a union territory of India. It is bordered by Haryana on three sides and by Uttar Pradesh to the east. Beautiful places of Old and New Delhi are Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar and the Secretarial Buildings.

Mandawa fort located in the very heart of Mandawa & a classic example of the famed Rajput style of architecture , Gulab Rai Haveli built in the year 1870 that has some of the best murals in Shekhawati on both the exterior & interior walls with elephants and camels on its façade. Goenka Double Haveli built in the year 1890, with monumental frescoes of elephants & horses decorating its facade.

Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan in Western India. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City of India. Amber fort – the palace complex was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh. Elephant ride to reach the Fort situated on the hill, an overwhelming experience. Jaigarh Fort is the most spectacular of the three-hilltop forts overlooking Jaipur city. City Palace, a perfect blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Jantar Mantar (Solar Observatory), an astronomical treasure house, with solar devices that give accurate predictions till date. Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied structure of pink sandstone.

Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Agra is a major tourist destination because of its many Mughal-era buildings, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Gwalior is a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It’s known for its palaces and temples, including the Sas Bahu Ka Mandir intricately carved Hindu temple. Ancient Gwalior Fort occupies a sandstone plateau overlooking the city and is accessed via a winding road lined with sacred Jain statues. Within the fort’s high walls is the 15th-century Gujari Mahal Palace, now an archaeological museum.

Khajuraho is well known all over the world for its temple architecture and exquisite sculptures. Situated in the heart of India in the state of Madhya Pradesh, it lies in the forested plains of the region of Bundelkhand. According to local legend, these temples were built by the first Chandela raja to atone his mother’s sin, whose consummation with the Moon god heralded the start of the Chandela dynasty.

Varanasi also known as Banaras or Kashi is a city on the banks of the Ganges in the Uttar Pradesh state of North India. A major religious hub in India, it is the holiest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism and Jainism, and played an important role in the development of Buddhism. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Boat ride on the River Ganges to see the sun rise and the bathing ghats of an ancient Hindu city.