TAJ AND TEMPLE TOURS

DELHI – VARANASI – KHAJURAHO – ORCHHA – GWALIOR – AGRA – DELHI

“Varanasi is one of the world’s oldest city in the world and the holiest in Hinduism. Pilgrims come to the Ganges here to wash away their sins in the sacred waters, to cremate their loved ones, or simply to die here, hoping for liberation from the cycle of rebirth. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site”

Arrive Delhi. VIP meet & greet at aircraft door, escort through baggage belt area, then outside the airport meet our guide and representative then transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to relax after long flight.

Today, after breakfast, you will enjoy a full day private guided sightseeing tour of New & Old Delhi taking in all the major sights.
Old Delhi: Visit the largest mosque Jama Masjid built by Shah Jahan the creator of Taj Mahal. Enjoy Rikshaw ride at Jama Masjid and explore the chandani chowk Bazar. You can experience the street food Later you visit the Raj Ghat Memorial – a black marble platform built in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi “The Father of The Nation”. Later proceed to New Delhi and visit Qutub Minar (the tallest minaret of the world) as well as the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.

Today transferred to the airport for the flight to Varanasi, Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon board the private boat for a journey along the Ganges, ending at the Aarti ceremony where you can view the activities from your boat.

Early to rise for the sunset Aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges. Then take a tour through the small old lanes of the city, located back from the river. Return to your hotel for a late breakfast, then later you will drive out to Sarnath where Buddha gave his first sermon after receiving enlightenment.

Today you will fly to Khajuraho. Afternoon visit the temples. Free to relax or explore on your own

Morning relax at Hotel. Afternoon drive at Panna National Park located about 1 hours drive away, for an afternoon safari by jeep. Later Return to your hotel.

After breakfast drive to Orchha. Check into the hotel and have lunch. Later will be taken on a tour of the area. Orchha was founded by Bundela Chieftain, Raja Rudra Pratap in the 16th century, who chose this stretch of land along the Betwa river as an ideal site for his capital. He and the succeeding rulers of Orchha built many beautiful palaces and temples in the 16th and 17th century.

Drive to Jhansi and take a train to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra transferred to Hotel

The sunrise visit to Taj Mahal, then return to your hotel for breakfast. Then proceed for a private guided tour of Agra.

Morning at Leisure. In the afternoon proceed to drive back to Delhi (4 hrs) and check into hotel close to the Delhi airport.

Morning after breakfast- Transfer to International airport for your flight back home.