| Duration: | 9 Day(s) - 8 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Family Tours |
Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
Arrive in Delhi, where you will be met, assisted, and transferred to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: Drive from Delhi to Jaipur (258 km)
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. The afternoon is free for leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Jaipur Sightseeing and Amber Fort Excursion
After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to Amber Fort, including an elephant ride. The fort was originally built in the 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh. It houses magnificent palaces and a beautiful marble temple dedicated to the fearsome Goddess Kali.
In the afternoon, visit the City Palace Museum, which contains elaborate wardrobes, a magnificent armoury, and intricately carved weapons. Nearby is the Observatory (Jantar Mantar), built in 1728 by Maharaja Jai Singh II. Also admire the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), from where the royal women used to observe the bustling bazaars below without being seen.
A must-do in Jaipur is shopping for jewellery, handicrafts, textiles, and the famous lac bangles. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04: Journey to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri (240 km)
After breakfast, drive to Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Emperor Akbar in honour of the great Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti, whose blessings he sought. Explore the Panch Mahal (Palace of Five Storeys) and the Buland Darwaza, one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture.
Upon arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel. In the evening, visit the Taj Mahal at sunset, one of the most beautiful monuments ever built for love. Also visit Agra Fort, constructed by Emperor Akbar, with its maze of courtyards, mosques, and royal chambers. Another noteworthy monument is Itmad-ud-Daulah, popularly known as the Baby Taj, a smaller and quieter precursor to the Taj Mahal. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05: Train Journey to Khajuraho via Jhansi
In the morning, depart by train for Jhansi.
Depart Agra: 08:15 hrs by Bhopal Shatabdi Express
Arrive Jhansi: 10:40 hrs
Upon arrival, meet our representative and drive to Khajuraho, renowned worldwide for its magnificent temples, architecture, sculptures, and artistic heritage.
These thousand-year-old temples were built over a period of more than two centuries. Architecturally, they represent the pinnacle of the North Indian Nagara style. Of the original 85 temples built between the 9th and 12th centuries, only 20 survive today, many of them in splendid condition. The afternoon is free for leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06: Khajuraho Temples and Panna National Park
Early in the morning, enjoy an excursion to Panna National Park by jeep, located about 32 km from Khajuraho along the Ken River.
The forests are home to a variety of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, wolves, gharials, blue bulls (nilgai), chinkaras, and sambars. Return to Khajuraho in the afternoon and visit the Eastern and Western Groups of Temples. These world-famous temples were built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050 AD.
Among the most important temples are the Chausath Yogini Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, the Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta Temple with its beautiful image of Surya, Vishwanath Temple, Nandi Temple, Lakshmana Temple, and the Vishvanatha Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The Eastern Group includes the Parsvanath Temple, the finest surviving Jain temple in Khajuraho, and the Javari Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Other temples in this group are dedicated to Brahma, Vamana, and Adinath. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07: Flight to Varanasi and Excursion to Sarnath
The morning is free for leisure. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Varanasi.
Depart Khajuraho: 13:30 hrs
Arrive Varanasi: 14:10 hrs
Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel.
Varanasi, also known as Kashi, is one of the oldest living cities in the world and one of the holiest pilgrimage centres for Hindus, being the eternal abode of Lord Shiva.
In the evening, visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Explore the Dhamek Stupa, Ashoka's Pillar, the ruins of monasteries and temples, and the archaeological museum. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08: Varanasi City Tour and Sarnath
Early in the morning, enjoy a boat ride on the sacred River Ganges. Witness the fascinating spectacle of pilgrims and devotees gathering along the ghats to offer prayers and perform rituals.
Later, embark on a city tour of Varanasi.
In the afternoon, visit Sarnath, located about 10 km northeast of Varanasi. It was here that Lord Buddha preached his message of the Middle Path after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. Around 234 BC, Emperor Ashoka erected a stupa at this sacred site. Between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD, several Buddhist monuments and monasteries were built here. Today, the monuments are set amidst beautifully maintained gardens, creating a serene atmosphere for visitors. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 09: Flight from Varanasi to Delhi and Departure
The morning is free for leisure. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, connect with your onward flight to your next destination.
