Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi » Jaipur- Agra » Gwalior » Orchha » Khajuraho » Varanasi » Delhi
Day 1: Arrival Delhi
On your arrival our representative will welcome you and will assist you regarding hotel check-in.
Day 2: City Tour of Delhi
Full day tour is going to be very exciting one as you will see various historical places of Delhi. Like Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre. Visit Raj Ghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort & Chandni Chowk. Your Overnight stay is at Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi to Jaipur
This morning we will drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival check in at the hotel booked for you. Afternoon will start the tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince and ever since, it has retained this colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. You will Visit Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Overnight stay is at Jaipur.
Day 4: Jaipur - Morning visit Amber fort
Morning visit Amber Fort. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Enjoy Elephant ride at Amber Fort. Evening dinner at Choki Dhani (Optional), Overnight stay at Jaipur hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur to Agra
Drive to Agra and on way visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri is 40 km from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces.
After visits drive to Agra. Upon arrival check in at pre booked hotel. Afternoon will have local sightseeing. Visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Overnight stay is Agra. TAJ MAHAL remains closed to public on Fridays.
Day 6: Agra to Gwalior to Orchha
Morning we will drive for Gwalior. Visit the Man Mandir, Gujari Mahal (today an archaeological museum), The fort, Temples of Sas-Bahu, Teli Ka Mandir, Jai Vilas Palace, Tomb of Gaus Mohammad and the Mausoleum of Tansen. After sightseeing of Gwalior proceed to Orchha. Overnight stay in Orchha.
Day 7: Orchha to Khajuraho
Morning visit the Orchha city. Orchha's grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time & a rich legacy to the ages. For, on this medieval city, the hand of time has rested lightly: the palaces and the temples built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th century retain much of their pristine glory. Jahangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatris has a spectacular view of soaring temple spires & cenotaphs. Afternoon will drive for Khajuraho. Overnight stay is at Khajuraho.
Day 8: Khajuraho
Morning we will enjoy the city tour. The world famous Khajuraho temples were built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050 AD. The most important are the Chaunset Yogini Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, The Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu, Vishvanath and Nandi Temples, Lakshmana Temple, Visha Temple of Shiva, which is the largest & most typical of temples. Visit the Eastern group of a temple that consist of the Parasvanath Temple - the only Jain Temple surviving at Khajuraho and has excellent sculptures on the outer walls of the Sanctum, the Javeri Temple dedicated to Vishnu. The other temples in this group are those dedicated to Brahma, Yamuna and Adinath. Overnight stay will be at the Khajuraho.
Day 9: Khajuraho - Varanasi
Varanasi After bath and change, visit temple to see AARTI (Prayer) performed by the Pujari (Priest). Come back to the hotel, have your breakfast and proceed to airport to board the flight to Varanasi. Our representative will pick you from Varanasi airport and check-in to a hotel. Afternoon will have excursion to Sarnath. Overnight stay is at Varanasi.
Day 10: Varanasi
In the morning will have exciting boat excursion on the river Ganges, a ferry pilgrimage from ghat to ghat. People bathe early in the morning to offer the prayers to the rising sun. The two cremation ghats are Manikarnika & Harishchandra where funeral pyre burns day and night. Every pious Hindu believes that to die in Kashi and to be cremated on banks of the Ganges is to attain release from the cycle of birth and death. Overnight stay will be at Varanasi.
Day 11: Varanasi - Delhi
After breakfast explore this holy city on foot and enjoy last minute shopping. Take a return flight in the afternoon for Delhi. Our representative will receive you at the domestic airport, Delhi and he will take you to the city for dinner your tour ends here. After dinner you will proceed to international airport for your final destination.
Golden Triangle Mata Vaishno Devis are unique because the trip covers three major destinations in Northern India. The tour includes Delhi- the capital of India, the next is Agra which was once the capital of the Mughals and the last one is Jaipur- the land of deserts and royal kings. On this tour you can view the magnificent architectural heritage which has been built and established by our former kings. You can learn about the cultural values which have been combined artistic richness to produce buildings of outstanding beauty. Delhi stands on seven successive cities and has a heritage built up during hundreds of years of history. You can visit and compare Old Delhi and New Delhi and visit some of the wonderful religious, royal and political buildings too. Modern life in Delhi is also exciting. There are marvellous shopping malls and markets, wonderful restaurants and street vendors selling delicious food. In the next trip to Agra, you can see the Great Taj Mahal which is recognized as the seventh wonder of the world. No-one can fail to be moved by its beauty. Moreover, apart from this, here one can explore Agra and various other magnificent historical monuments’ which were built by The Mughal emperors. Next is Jaipur, known as the pink city because of its wonderful pink buildings and city gates. This colourful and vibrant city is also the location of the Amber Fort, a historical site of outstanding interest and beauty.
