Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Places to be Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Umaria - Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
Day 01: Delhi
On your arrival at the international Airport, you will be received (late in the night or midnight) by our representatives and transferred to your hotel. Relax.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast, we drive to Jaipur, the pink city of India.
Jaipur is the capital city of northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan. Popularly known as the 'Pink City of India', Jaipur is one of the most famous and the most traveled tourist destinations of India. Jaipur is famous for its amazing and beautiful Forts, Palaces, Temples, Shopping Markets and the last but not least for its colorful and vibrant culture and traditions.
Reach and check in at hotel. Rest of the day free for your own activities. Overnight will be at the hotel in Jaipur.
Day 03: Jaipur - Agra
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy an excursion to the famous Amber Fort, situated on the outskirts of the city. Enjoy a unique and exciting elephant ride to the top of the hill on which the magnificent fort is situated. If time permits, also visit the beautiful City Palace, Jantar Mantar and the amazing Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds).
Later in the day, we drive to Agra to reach by the evening. Check into the hotel on arrival. Overnight stay will be at Agra.
Day 04: Agra - Umaria - Bandhavgarh
After breakfast, proceed to visit the world-famous Taj Mahal. A symbol of love, the Taj Mahal is regarded as the most beautiful monument in the world. Enjoy battery van ride to the Taj. Also visit the magnificent Agra Fort and the Tomb of Itimad-ud- Daulah.
In the evening, transfer to the railway station to board an overnight train (18.00 hr) to Umaria, the nearest town from Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Day 05: Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Arrive at Umaria early in the morning. And we drive to the world-famous Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the finest and most famous tiger reserves of India. Known for its sizable population of tigers, Bandhavgarh offers better opportunities for tiger viewing.
Upon arrival check into the Lodge/Resort at the park. Enjoy breakfast and relax. In the afternoon, proceed for an exciting Jungle Safari for game viewing into the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Overnight will be in the Lodge/Resort resort at Bandhavgarh.
Day 06: Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Breakfast will be at the Lodge/Resort. Thereafter, proceed for a full day of game viewing inside the jungle (Two Safaris). Track the Tigers while sitting comfortably on an Elephant's back or a safe and convenient Jeep.
Overnight will be in the Lodge/Resort resort at Bandhavgarh.
Day 07: Bandhavgarh
Breakfast will be at the Lodge/Resort. Thereafter, proceed for a full day of game viewing inside the jungle (Two Safaris). Track Tigers and other wildlife of the park while sitting comfortably on an Elephant's back or a safe and convenient Jeep.
Overnight will be in the Lodge/Resort resort at Bandhavgarh.
Day 08: Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho
After breakfast, we drive to Khajuraho (210 km- 4 hrs). Transfer to the hotel on arrival.
After fresh up, enjoy a tour of Shilpgram, a rural arts-and-craft village at Khajuraho.
Overnight stay will be at Khajuraho.
Day 09: Khajuraho - Varanasi
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous temples of Khajuraho. The Khajuraho temples are world-renowned for their erotic sculptures, which represent a picture of eternal, spiritual and physical love.
Later, on time transfer to airport for flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi, you will be met and transferred to hotel. Overnight stay will be at Varanasi.
Day 10: Varanasi
Enjoy an early morning visit to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to enjoy the breathtaking view of the sunrise and to watch people taking holy dip and worshiping in the water. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Later enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Varanasi. Visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque and the Benaras Hindu University among other attractions of Varanasi.
Overnight stay will be at Varanasi.
Day 11: Varanasi - Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy an excursion to the famous Buddhist pilgrimage center at Sarnath to witness ruins of Buddhist temples. Return back to Varanasi to board in time flight to Delhi.
Upon arrival at Delhi, you will be met and transferred to hotel. Overnight stay will be at Delhi.
Day 12: Delhi - Home
After breakfast, enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi.
New Delhi: India's capital and an important gateway into the country, New Delhi is a vibrant metropolis and the hub of India's political activity. Designed and developed by famous English architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869- 1944), New Delhi is known for its wide, tree-lined avenues, parks and palaces. In New Delhi, you will visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the official residence of the president of India), India Gate - a 42m high stone memorial arch, the Laxminarayan Temple, Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb and Lotus Temple.
Old Delhi: Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Old Delhi is known for its architectural masterpieces, crowded streets and intensely colorful bazaars. Drive past Chandni Chowk, the main street of Old Delhi and a lively shopping bazaar. Visit the magnificent Red Fort and Jama Masjid, the biggest mosque in India. Later stop to visit the Raj Ghat, the cremation ground of Mahatma Gandhi (the Father of Nation).
Later, on time transfer to airport to board flight for your onward journey or way back home with sweet memories of India.
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