Duration : 17 Nights / 18 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikiri - Agra - Jhansi - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Moradabad - Corbett National Park - Haridwar - Delhi
DAY 01 & 02 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi, the capital of India. Meet and greet at the airport, transfer to hotel. After breakfast, full day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar, Humayun Tomb, India Gate, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Rajghat, Lotus Temple.. Experience one of the oldest living cities in the world. Delhi is history, with 20,000 ruins and the monuments are tablets on which the history is written. Every conqueror did his best to possess Delhi and make it his capital. It is not a single city but a combination of eight cities that have been established here from as early as 900 BC to 1930 when the British completed the construction of New Delhi as the capital of imperial India. It is, therefore, not surprising that the monuments of Delhi successfully mirror the development of the architectural styles in the country. Dinner and overnight at Delhi.
DAY 03 - 05 : Delhi - Jaipur
Soon after breakfast, check out in the hotel and drive to Jaipur, also known as The Pink Metropolis. Upon arrival, verify in. The rest of your day is at leisure to discover the local market. Inside the evening enjoy dinner with a standard Rajasthan folk dance efficiency. Right after breakfast the subsequent day, full day sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting the Jantar Mantar Observatory, City Palace and Museum, Hawa Mahal also known as Wind Palace, and Amer fort. Dinner and overnight at Jaipur.
DAY 06 & 07 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikiri - Agra
Ancient India Following breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Agra. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital city built by Emperor Akbar in 1569. The metropolis was 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 close by. Then drive to Agra. On arrival, check-in. The rest of the night is at leisure to discover the local marketplace. Right after breakfast the next day, full day sightseeing tour of Agra browsing the world famous Taj Mahal, built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630. Legend says the tomb was built for his ,Queen Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their fourteenth child. Then visit Agra Fort, Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Dinner and overnight at Agra.
DAY 08 & 09 : Agra - Jhansi - Orcha - Khajuraho
Early morning check out in the hotel and transfer to railway station to board the Shatabdi Express train for Jhansi. Breakfast on board. Upon arrival at Jhansi, drive to Khajuraho - famous for the exquisite temples with erotic sculptures, built by Chandella Kings during the heyday of their power between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D. These amazing temples not only depict the many aspects of life in contemporary India, they are also a living celebration of the eternal beauty of life. En route visit Jahangir Mahal and the famous temples at Orcha. Upon arrival, check in. Soon after breakfast the subsequent day, complete day combined sightseeing tour of Eastern and Western temples. Khajuraho is the place where the famous "Kama Sutra" was written. Dinner and overnight at Khajuraho.
DAY 10 & 11 : Khajuraho - Varanasi
Right after breakfast, take a look at in the hotel and transfer to the airport for the flight to Varanasi. Varanasi is probably one from the most ancient living cities within the world. From time immemorial it has been a great religious centre for Hindus and one of their most sacred places of pilgrimage, being visited by millions of people every year. Even today, the metropolis has about 1,500 temples, the most important and famous of them being the Vishwanatha Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Upon arrival, transfer to lodge and verify in. Night at leisure. Following breakfast the subsequent day, half day day sightseeing tour of your metropolis going to Vishwanath Temple, Bharatmata Mandir, Birla Temple, etc. Inside the afternoon, travel to Sarnath - famous Buddhist pilgrimage where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Dinner and overnight at Varanasi.
DAY 12 : Varanasi - Moradabad
In the early morning, experience a boat ride on the holy River Ganges. After breakfast, checkout and transfer to the railway station to board the train to Moradabad. Overnight on board (dinner not included).
DAY 13 & 14 : Moradabad - Jim Corbett National Park
Early morning arrival at Moradabad. Drive to Jim Corbett National Park- India's first National Park, named soon after the famous hunter turned naturalist and conservationist. India's most successful programme for the protection from the national animal - the tiger. Spot a tiger, wild elephant, varieties of deer, sambhar, wild boar, leopard and bird life: green barbet, kingfisher, Indian pied hornbill, blossom-headed parakeet, grey tit, etc. Upon arrival, verify in and breakfast at the Forest Rest House (inside the [ark). Late afternoon Jeep Safari. Inside the night, watch a movie and slide show of Indian wild life. Early the subsequent morning, set off on a two-hour elephant safari. Breakfast at Forest Relaxation House. The afternoon will be spent on a tower specially build to experience wild life. Within the evening, go on a Jeep Safari. Dinner and overnight at Forest Rest House
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DAY 15 & 16 : Corbett National Park - Haridwar
Historical India Right after breakfast, take a look at and drive to Haridwar. Haridwar is most likely the holiest metropolis, which stands to the banks of your sacred Rver Ganges, at the position exactly where the Ganges emerges from the Himalayas in to the northern plains. Upon arrival, check out in. Inside the evening, visit Har-Ki-Pauri and take pleasure in the sight of Aarti (night prayer) being performed. Right after breakfast the next day, Mausa Devi, Bharat Matha Mandir and Pawan Dham are only a number of with the temples we will visit. Within the afternoon, take an excursion to Rishikesh. Based on Hindu Mythology Sage Raibhya Rishi did a penance to please God who appeared as Hrishikesh. Which was how the holy town of Rishikesh, located around the banks of your Ganges, got its name. Visit Laxman Jhoola, a suspension bridge across the Ganges, Triveni Ghat where night Aarti to Holy Ganges is carried out and Ram Jhoola. Dinner and overnight at Haridwar
DAY 17 : Haridwar - Delhi
After breakfast, check out and drive back to Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi, check in at the hotel. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Delhi.
DAY 18 : Departure
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the International Airport where you will be farewelled before leaving on your onward journey.
