Classical India Tour

Upon arrival at Delhi airport and after your immigration clearance and baggage collection and afterwards while coming out of Airport EXIT Gate,  you will be met and greeted there by our office representative and  will be transferred to your hotel. Hotel standard check in time : 1400 Hrs. Delhi: is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Having been the capital of several empires in ancient India, Delhi was a major city in the old trade routes from northwest India to the Gangetic Plains. As the seat of the Government of India, New Delhi houses important offices of the federal government, including the Parliament of India. Check in at hotel and rest of the day is free for relaxation cum your own activities. Stay    : Overnight at Hotel Meals : Not applicable 

After breakfast , proceed for a full-day private tour, with a guide in English (or language of your choice ) speaking . Visit fascinating Old Delhi for a cultural immersion in this beautiful historic city. Drive past Red Fort and Jama Masjid : The Red Fort (Lal Qila) is one of Delhi's top tourist sights. A brilliant red sandstone fort built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (who also built Agra's Taj Mahal) as his ruling palace. Enjoy Rickshaw ride, passing through the Chandni Chowk market  (where craftsmen sell their wares ) and through the narrow streets of old Delhi where you will come across the   the fusion of current traditions and heritage that were built there. The ride terminates at Jama Masjid mosque which is one of Asia’s largest mosques with its marble domes and splendor minarets. Continue to Raj Ghat (where Gandhiji was cremated). Continue your visit to main temple of Sikhism in Delhi: Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, which was originally a palace and has a peculiar golden dome. During the temple visit, the opportunity to participate in food preparation ( subject to time availability) in the communal kitchen run by Gurdwara Committee. Afternoon, continue with tour of New Delhi, which reflects the legacy the British left behind. The division between New and Old Delhi is the division between the capitals of the British and the Mughals respectively. The division in the walled city and New Delhi also marks the division in the lifestyles. The walled city is all tradition where one will be able to glean a past lifestyle in all its facets colours and spells. New Delhi in contrast, is a city trying to live up to the best of 21st century standards. Drive past India Gate, Government buildings, visit Qutub Minar . Qutub Minar : also spelled Qutub Minar or Qutab Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the world and an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. The Qutub Minar and its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stay    : Overnight at Hotel Meals : Breakfast 

After Breakfast , proceed to heritage city of Jaipur. Jaipur: is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan in Northern India. It was founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, after whom the city is named. Jaipur is known as the Pink City of India and well known for its beautiful carpets, enamelled ornaments, precious and semi-precious stones, brass ornaments and many other arts and crafts”. Evening at leisure for personal activities or if time permits, visit to famous The Laxmi Narayan Temple is commonly known as the Birla Temple . . There is a magnificent museum which exhibits the ancestral possessions of the Birla family. Stay    : Overnight at Hotel Meals : Breakfast 

After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting Amer Fort with Elephant Ride. Enroute to Amer Fort , brief stop at Palace on winds ( Hawa Mahal)  to have photo shoot and glimpses of this Wind Palace. Amer Fort is approximate 10 Kms from Jaipur and is the ancient capital of Jaipur. Fort palace was constructed in 1652 by King Mansingh and later extended and completed by King Jai Singh. Erected on a vast hill, the citadel and its fort were intended to protect the ancient capital of the state of Jaipur.  You will get there on the back of an elephant. Explore the majestic Amer Fort. You will be able to visit the various rooms, the inner courtyards, the rooms of public hearings, the Mughal gardens with its star-shaped flower beds. In addition, Amber Fort offers panoramic views of Lake Maota. After your visit, return down the hill through Jeep. Take out some some time to do shopping of Handicrafts before proceeding further to City Palace, if interested to carry some souvenirs from this city. City Palace is one of the major landmarks in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture. In the Palace complex visit Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum. Visit to Observatory or Jantar Mantar. It is an astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century. Whose passion for science, engineering, and astronomy prompted him to construct this complex of fourteen scientific instruments. It’s been over 200 years since they were first constructed, these fourteen structures can still accurately measure time; predict eclipses, and track stars and planets in their orbits. Apart, Handicrafts,  Jaipur is also famous for stones and Gems. If interested, one may visit to one of the Handicraft stores for local handicrafts or hand-woven carpets or stone and Gems place to buy or shop around. Later, proceed for Dinner at one of the old heritage palaces to see the cultural dance performance. Stay    : Overnight at Hotel Meals : Breakfast 

Today, travel by surface to Agra. This city has a lot to be explored and with this activity, you will be able to visit old shops and enjoy the market area like a local. You can shop for locally crafted goods made up of Stone, Marble, leather goods, collectibles, and many more products. You will also get to interact with the craftsmen and will witness there work closely. Afternoon, visit to Taj Mahal at sunrise. The Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World that symbolizes the love of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal’s final resting place. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. The white marble building changes its hue with the variations in the daylight. In moonlight, particularly on the full moon night, the marble appears extraordinarily luminescent. later, visit The Agra Fort is one of the most important and robustly built strongholds of the Mughals, embellished with number of richly decorated buildings encompassing the imposing Mughal style of art and architecture. Also visit a marble-inlay workshop to see the intricate work and unique skill which goes into each finely detailed piece of marble inlay, using a number of beautiful semi-precious stones. Stay    : Overnight at Hotel Meals : Breakfast 

Breakfast at hotel and later  transfer to Railway station to board train for Jhansi. Upon arrival you will meet our representative and transfer to Orchha. The Bundela chief Raja Rudra Pratap (1501-31) chose an easily defended and beautiful site for his capital.  Set on the island on a bend in the Betwa River, it is elevated above the surrounding wooded countryside.. Orchha contains three palaces The Jehangir Mahal :The most admired palace of Orchha's,. It was built as a present to welcome Mughal emperor Jehangir when he paid a state visit in the 17th century. The Sheesh Mahal : Sheesh Mahal ("Palace of Mirrors") was built during the early 18th century, long after Orchha's demise, originally intended as an exclusive country retreat for the local Raja, Udait Singh.. Phool Bagh: The walled Phool Bagh or Flower Gardens is a cool summer spot. A sight you must not miss. Also visit Ram Raja Temple & Chaturbhuj Temple. Afternoon, transfer to Khajuraho. Upon arrival check in at hotel. In the Evening  you will visit Khajuraho, which is also known as Temple City of Central India, is renowned worldwide for the erotic carvings on its stones. The temples, built in the Chandela dynasty, are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. visit of the Khajuraho temples - Eastern and Western Group of Temples. The main temples are in the Western group, which features the magnificent Kandariya Mahadev Temple. It is the most beautiful and largest temple in Khajuraho. Stay    : Overnight at Hotel Meals : Breakfast 

Morning take Heritage & Cultural Walk of Khajuraho - Experience authentic Khajuraho on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Visit , the Eastern Group of temples, which contains a number of exquisitely sculptured Jain temples. Parsvanatha is the longest of Jain temples in the eastern group. The sculptures in this temple are non-erotic. After that  proceed  for breakfast at hotel. Check out from hotel and transfer to Airport to board on flight to  Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi, check in at hotel. Lunch at your own. Later early evening explores the city walking and enjoy a rickshaw ride and then deboard from Rickshaw and witnesses the religious ceremony on the Hindu holiest river – The Ganges. Participate in the Holi prayer, which is quite interesting. After visit return to hotel.

Early morning at 0500 Hrs: Proceed to experience Boat Ride on holy River Ganges. While you return from Boat ride, enroute to hotel may visit Bharat Mata temple, Durga temple and the Tulsi Manas Temple and Benares Hindu University. Breakfast at hotel. After Breakfast proceed for an excursion to Sarnath, one of the top four Buddhist pilgrimage destinations in the world where the Buddha gave his first sermon. Buddhists look upon India as the land of Buddha which makes Sarnath a popular tourist attraction. Visit the Archaeological Museum (Closed on Friday’s), Ashoka Pillar and the Chinese Buddhist Temple. Lunch at your own. Afternoon, return to Varanasi. Time free for shopping and visiting various Ghats. Varanasi is famous for Silk. You can find world class quality silk. After shopping, time free for relaxation. Overnight at Hotel.

Breakfast at hotel. In time Check out transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi International Airport. Stay    : Not applicable Meals : Breakfast