GOLDEN TRIANGLE WITH KHAJURAHO & VARANASI

Delhi (2) – Jaipur (2) – Agra (1) – Khajuraho (1) – Varanasi (1) - Train Delhi (1) 
08 Nights / 09 Days 


SUGGESTED ITINERARY 
Day 01: Delhi (Arrival) 

On arrival at Airport / Railway station, meet our representative and proceed to Hotel for Check in. Delhi is a city built and rebuilt seven times over several centuries. The capital city today marries the quaint and unique elements of different historical eras with the pace of the bustling, growing economy. At every turn of the road, the past and the present coexist. Later proceed for city Tour of NEW DELHI - drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the Presidential Palace. Overnight at Hotel. 

Day 02: Delhi 

After Breakfast proceed for full day side sightseeing like the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk Bazaar and Khari Baoli spice market on your way to visit Jama Masjid. One of the largest mosques in the world and the largest in India, it was built by Shah Jahan to dominate the city. Then, make your way to Raj Ghat, a memorial built to commemorate the site of Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation. Also visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Qutub Minar, India’s tallest minaret, made of red sandstone and marble and inscribed with verses from the Qur’an. Next stop Lotus Temple completed in 1986. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent and has become a prominent attraction in the city also visit Iskcon Temple a famous Krishna Temple. Stop next at Humayun’s Tomb, another UNESCO World Heritage site and tomb of a Mughal emperor dating back to the 1500s. Next, pass under the high stone archway of India Gate – constructed in the memory of Indian soldiers who died in World War I – and drive along Rajpath (King's Way), the ceremonial boulevard heading toward Rashtrapati Bhavan, official home to the President of India. Also visit Birla Temple a Lord Vishnu Temple. Along the way, your guide will point out architectural and cultural features of these important monuments. Overnight at hotel. 

Day 03: Delhi – Jaipur (260 Kms / 05 hrs) 

After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Arrive & Check into the hotel. Jaipur: Beautiful palaces, forts and colourful bazaars speak of the pink city’s glorious regal past. Modernity walks hand-in-hand with history in Jaipur. This largest city of Rajasthan, founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, is famous for its magnanimous hospitality. Evening explore colorful local market. Overnight at Hotel. 

Day 04 : Jaipur 

After Breakfast, Visit Amber - the ancient capital of the Rajput Empire reaching the fort on elephant back. It is a deserted palace surrounded by majestic ramparts & the magnificent public & private room's evidence the splendor of the rulers of 16th & 17th century Rajasthan. Also visit City Place, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal in evening leisure. Overnight at Hotel. 

Day 05: Jaipur - Agra (200 Kms / 04 hrs) 

After breakfast drive to Agra en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Later continue drive to Agra. Arrive and check in at Hotel. Akbarabad, as Agra was known during the Mughal era, is home to some of the most magnificent Mughal architectures. Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, the monumental beauty of Agra has inspired countless people around the world. This third largest city of the state of Uttar Pradesh is home to three UNESCO world heritage sites. Later Proceed to Visit to the world - famous Taj Mahal - or literally "Crown of Palaces" was built by Shah Jahan to immortalize the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal who died tragically in 1631. After that visit, the Red Fort built by three generations of Mughal Emperors between 1565 and 1573. It housed both the presidential Palaces of the Royal family, and the military quarters. Overnight at Hotel. 

Day 06: Agra – Jhansi by Train 

After breakfast board your train to Jhansi. Arrival at Jhansi railway station and drive to Khajuraho en-route visit Orchha. Jhansi - Khajuraho (180 kms / 03 hrs) Later proceed to khajuraho, arrival and check in at hotel. Khajuraho is a heritage destination renowned for its temples having sculptures carved in erotic poses and is visited by guests from world over. Visit Western Group of Temples in the late afternoon (Audio Tour facility is developed by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for these temples). Enjoy Light and Sound Show in the Evening. Overnight at hotel. 

Day 07: Khajuraho – Varanasi (by Overnight Train) (415 kms / 8hrs) 

After Breakfast, visit Eastern and Southern group of Temples. Day Excursion to Panna (46 kms). Panna is home to Gharial Sanctuary, Raneh Waterfalls and Diamond Mines. Evening board your Overnight trains to Varanasi. Overnight at Train. 

Day 08: Varanasi 

Arrive at Varanasi station. Meet and transfer to hotel for check in. Dating back to more than 3000 years, Varanasi is said to be the oldest city of the world. There are temples at every few steps here Hinduism it is believed that those who breathe their last in this city attain nirvana and get an instant gateway to liberation from the cycle of births and rebirths. After Lunch proceed for tour planned for second half of the day We begin the tour of the city with the famous Banaras Hindu University. Next we visit the famous 18th century Durga temple dedicated to Goddess Durga & later visit one of the most famous temples of Varanasi, the Tulsi Manas temple. We end our tour with a one-of-its-kind temple the ‘Bharat Mata’ (Mother India). The temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1936. The temple has the undivided India personified as a mother deity and has her statue built in marble. Unlike other temples, this one does not have images of the customary gods and goddesses; it houses a relief map of India, carved out of marble. Evening Aarti ceremony - Every evening, hundreds of people gather at the banks of the river Ganges to participate in the aarti (hymn). The evening aarti offers one of the most spectacular sensory experiences, when hundreds of lamps light up the river side at dusk, the entire city of Varanasi comes to a standstill and the sound of chimes and dongs reverberates in each and every street. Overnight at Hotel. 

Day 09: Varanasi Departure 

Early morning proceed to morning Cruise on Ganges. The ‘Ghats of Ganga’ dotted with temples or more than 100 ghats (banks) alongside the Ganges in Varanasi. The best way to cover them all is a cruise. A morning cruise on the Ganges presents a very beautiful view of the ghats bathed in crimson light. After the cruise we set out to explore the city. A walk through old Varanasi will be memorable experience. After that proceed for your onwards destination.