SKETCH ITINERARY:

DAY 01, ARRIVE DELHI
DAY 02, FULL DAY IN DELHI
DAY 03, DELHI – JAIPUR (259KMS/ 5HRS DRIVE)
DAY 04, FULL DAY IN JAIPUR
DAY 05, JAIPUR – AGRA (240KMS/ 4HRS DRIVE)
DAY 06, AGRA
DAY 07, AGRA – JHANSI (BY TRAIN) - KHAJURAHO
DAY 08, KHAJURAHO – VARANASI
DAY 09, VARANASI - DELHI
DAY 10, ARRRIVE DELHI AND TRANFER TO AIRPORT

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY 01: ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival at Delhi airport meet with our representative at airport arrival lounge and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 02: FULL DAY IN DELHI
Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, Visiting the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known mosque in India. Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jehan.

In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. Further we drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India.

We will also visit Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 03: DELHI – JAIPUR (259kms/ 5hrs drive)
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur. On arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 04: FULL DAY IN JAIPUR
Morning after breakfast an excursion tour of Amber Fort, at a short distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, the Amber Fort complex stands amidst wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway, with its forbidding ramparts reflected in the still waters of the Maota Lake below.

One of the finest examples of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of the Kachhawah rulers. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh and additions were made later by Sawai Jai Singh.)

In the afternoon we will take a guided tour of Jaipur city, visiting City Palace, Jantar Mantar (natural observatory), Hawa Mahal ( Palace of winds) etc. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 05: JAIPUR – FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA (240kms/ 4hrs drive)
Morning after breakfast drive to Agra, en-route visit Fateh Pur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri : Fatehpur Sikri, 38 km from Agra, was one of the capital cities of Akbar after the childless Mughal was blessed with a son with the blessings of the Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti, who lived here. The new capital came up in 1569. Through the Juxtaposition of the buildings seems whimsical, they are thoughtfully planned, imparting an atmosphere of playful brilliance. Towering, walls on three sides surround the rectangular-shaped city, accessible through nine gates, and an artificial lake is located on the west. Credit for preserving the monuments goes to Lord Curzon. These protected monuments and the city’s environs are well maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.
On arrival at Agra check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 06: AGRA
Today we visit Taj Mahal, symbol of eternal love, which stands on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal emperor, Shah Jehan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was completed in 22 years. Further we visit Agra Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The Fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. It was built from red sandstone, often inlaid with white marble & intricate decorations.
We will also visit Sikandara, Akbar's tomb. His son Jahangir completed the construction of the tomb in the year 1613. Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, built by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628. It belongs to the father of Nur Jahan, Ghiyas-ud-Din Beg. He was the Wajir (Chief Minister of Emperor Jehangir). This white marble tomb was the first complete marble Mughal structure.
Later in the evening transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 07: AGRA – JHANSI (BY TRAIN) – KHAJURAHO (BY DRIVE)
Morning after breakfast transfer to the railway station to board the train for Jhansi. On arrival at Jhansi railway station meet with our representative and drive to Khajuraho. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 08: KHAJURAHO - VARANASI F(BY FLIGHT)
Morning after breakfast sight seeing tour of western group of Khajuraho temples which includes Kandaryia Mahadeo Chaunsat Yogini, Chitragupta temple, Vishwanath Temple and Matengeswara Temple.

In the afternoon transfer to the airport to board the flight for Varanasi. On arrival at the airport our representative receive you and then transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 09: FULL DAY IN VARANASI – DELHI
Morning boat ride on Holy Ganges followed by temple tour. In the after noon an excursion tour to Sarnath. In the afternoon return to Varanasi on arrival transfer to the railway station to board the train to Delhi.

DAY 10: ARRIVE – DELHI (BY TRAIN) AND TRANSFER TO AIRPORT
On arrival at Delhi railway station meet with our representative and transfer to the International airport to board the flight for onward destination.

Tour and Services ends.

The per person cost for above itinerary in US $ will as per below details.

Quote with 3* Hotel
For 01 Paying person	US$ 1036
For 02 Paying Person	US$ 541
For 03 Paying person	US$ 460
For 04 paying person	US$ 418
For more then 06 Paying person	US$ 394

Single Room Supplement would be US$ 193

Name of City	Hotel Used or Similar
Delhi	Hotel Metro Heights/Sunstar/Surya Shelter
Jaipur	Hotel Dera Rawatsar/ Hari Mahal/Sarang Palace
Agra	Hotel Kant/ Push Vila/Hotel Amar/Grand Hotel
Khajuraho	Green Woods / Usha Bundela
Varanasi	Hotel India / Ideal Tower

Cost with 4 * star Hotels

For 01 Paying person	US$ 1489
For 02 Paying Person	US$ 768
For 03 Paying person	US$ 633
For 04 paying person	US$ 644
For more then 06 Paying person	US$ 620

Single room Supplement would be US$ 420

Name of City	Hotel Used or Similar
Delhi	The Connought/ City Park/ Similar Category
Jaipur	Hotel Holiday inn/ Days Inn/ Pink Pearl/ Park Plaza
Agra	Hotel Holiday inn/ Utkarsh Vilas/Yamuna View/ Clarks
Khajuraho	Clarks
Varanasi	Clarks / Ramada

Quote with 5* Star Hotels

For 01 Paying person	US$  2129
For 02 Paying Person	US$ 1088
For 03 Paying person	US$ 888
For 04 paying person	US$ 964
For 06 Paying person	US$ 940

Single room Supplement would be US$ 740

Name of City	Hotel Used or Similar
Delhi	Hotel Park/ Radisson/ Intercontinental/Nikko
Jaipur	Hotel Rajputana Sheraton/ Shiv Vilas/ Le Meridian
Agra	Hotel Taj View/ Hotel Mugal Sheraton/ Jaypee
Khajuraho	Taj Chandela / Temple View
Varanasi	Taj Ganges / Radisson

THE ABOVE COST INCLUDES:-

1. Accommodation for 09 Nights / 10 days on Single/Dbl room.
2. Daily breakfast.
3. All transport as per the itinerary by chauffeur driven car.
4. Elephant ride at Amber fort
5. Guide/English Fee for Delhi, Jaipur & Agra
6. 02nd A/c train for Agra – Varanasi - Delhi
7. Driver expenses.
8. All Applicable taxes.

THE ABOVE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:-

• Meals not mentioned above.
• Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, drinks, tipping etc.
• Any kind of insurance.
• Any air fare.
• Any increase in the govt. taxes.