Taj Mahal Tour with Khajuraho and Varanasi

Day 01 : Abroad - Delhi
Midnight arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Our Representative will meet you on the arrival. Transfer to Hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi - Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the 'cycle rickshaw ride' for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through "Chandni Chowk" or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue heading west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi .

Afternoon visit New Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate, the Presidential Palace & Akshar dham Temple. Continue onto the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar. Overnight at hotel

Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur, continue drive to Jaipur. On arrival rest of the day free for individual activities. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day 04 : Jaipur
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.

Afternoon city tour of Jaipur - "The Pink City" is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Jaipur - Agra
Drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Fatehpur Sikri is 40 kms 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. Overnight Agra

Day 06 : Agra
After breakfast guided sight seeing tour of it -mad -dula, Sikandara , Agra fort. Afternoon Taj Mahal. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day 07 : Jhansi - Khajuraho
After breakfast transfer to Railway station to board Shatabdi express for Jhansi and then drive to Khajuraho en-route visiting Orcha Palace. And on arrival in Khajuraho, rest of the day free for individual activities. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day 08 : Khajuraho
After breakfast guided sight seeing tour of world famous Khajuraho Temples. Afternoon transfer to Airport to board flight to Varanasi.

Day 09 : Varanasi - Delhi - Onward destination
Onarrival drive to Sarnath to visit archeological sights and museum. Dinner and overnight at Hotel. Early morning Boat ride at river Ganges. Breakfast at Hotel. Afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival at Delhi, rest of the day free for individual activities. Dinner at restaurant and transfer to International Airport .