Grand Monuments & Temples in North India
Description
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Rest time free to relax and personal activities.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 2: Delhi
Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Delhi - Lucknow (flight)
Transfer to airport to board flight for Lucknow. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Later city tour visit Bara Imambara, British Residency, Chattar Manzil, Jama Masjid & Rumi Darwaza. Drive pass government colonial building which include Vidhan Bhavan, Secretariat & Hazratganj a major shopping area of Lucknow.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4: Lucknow - Ayodhya (135kms)
Later drive to Ayodhya check in at hotel. Visit Lord Sri Ram Temple and ceveral other religious and historical places which include Ram Ki paidi, Jain Temple, Birla Temple, Gulab Bari, Kanak Bhawan.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5: Ayodhya - Varanasi (200kms)
Later drive to Varanasi check in at hotel. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti, a magical ritual held every evening at sunset on the banks of the holy Ganges.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6: Varanasi
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit. Later visit Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple & Sarnath Temple complex including the Great Dhamekh Stupa. If time permit visit Ram Nagar Fort & Museum.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7: Varanasi - Prayagraj (120kms)
Drive to Prayagraj check in at hotel. Later visit Sangam confluence, Allahabad Fort & Anand Bhawan.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8: Prayagraj - Khajuraho (290kms)
Drive to Khajuraho check in at hotel. Later visit exceptionally well maintained Khajuraho temples built in the short span of 100 years from 950-1050AD by Chandela dynasty. Evening light & sound show.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9: Khajuraho - Orchha (180kms)
Drive to Orchha check in at hotel. Later visit Orchha Fort complex & Cenotaphs.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10: Orchha - Agra (220kms)
Drive to Agra enroute visit Gwalior Fort known for its great architecture and rich past. Arrive Agra check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11: Agra - Jaipur (245kms)
Sunrise visit Taj Mahal followed by Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb. Later drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri step. Arrive Jaipur check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12: Jaipur
Visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla temple & local market.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13: Jaipur - Delhi/ Departure
Drive to Delhi airport to board late evening or late night flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: B.
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Rest time free to relax and personal activities.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 2: Delhi
Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Delhi - Lucknow (flight)
Transfer to airport to board flight for Lucknow. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Later city tour visit Bara Imambara, British Residency, Chattar Manzil, Jama Masjid & Rumi Darwaza. Drive pass government colonial building which include Vidhan Bhavan, Secretariat & Hazratganj a major shopping area of Lucknow.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4: Lucknow - Ayodhya (135kms)
Later drive to Ayodhya check in at hotel. Visit Lord Sri Ram Temple and ceveral other religious and historical places which include Ram Ki paidi, Jain Temple, Birla Temple, Gulab Bari, Kanak Bhawan.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5: Ayodhya - Varanasi (200kms)
Later drive to Varanasi check in at hotel. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti, a magical ritual held every evening at sunset on the banks of the holy Ganges.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6: Varanasi
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit. Later visit Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple & Sarnath Temple complex including the Great Dhamekh Stupa. If time permit visit Ram Nagar Fort & Museum.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7: Varanasi - Prayagraj (120kms)
Drive to Prayagraj check in at hotel. Later visit Sangam confluence, Allahabad Fort & Anand Bhawan.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8: Prayagraj - Khajuraho (290kms)
Drive to Khajuraho check in at hotel. Later visit exceptionally well maintained Khajuraho temples built in the short span of 100 years from 950-1050AD by Chandela dynasty. Evening light & sound show.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9: Khajuraho - Orchha (180kms)
Drive to Orchha check in at hotel. Later visit Orchha Fort complex & Cenotaphs.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10: Orchha - Agra (220kms)
Drive to Agra enroute visit Gwalior Fort known for its great architecture and rich past. Arrive Agra check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11: Agra - Jaipur (245kms)
Sunrise visit Taj Mahal followed by Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb. Later drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri step. Arrive Jaipur check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12: Jaipur
Visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla temple & local market.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13: Jaipur - Delhi/ Departure
Drive to Delhi airport to board late evening or late night flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: B.
Included
- Assistance on arrival at airport.
- 12 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
- Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
- Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water in car.
- Government taxes.
Excluded
- Delhi - Lucknow flight fare approx INR 4,500 per person in economy class.
- Camera charges at monuments.
- Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
- Gratuities & optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Know before you go
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
- Few tour sights may not be wheelchair accessible.