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Agra Jaipur
Orcha Khajuraho
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport & transfer to
hotel. Night stay in Delhi.
After a leisurely breakfast sightseeing tour Old & New
Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would
entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where
Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest
mosque in India.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi
would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub
Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath,
past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the
President's Residence and would end with a drive through
the Diplomatic Enclave. Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple
popularly known as Birla Temple. Night stay in Delhi.
Early morning transfer to railway station to board the
train for Jaipur, Arrive Jaipur & transfer to hotel.
Later visit the Palace of Winds also known as Hawa
Mahal, this elaborate building,
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of
Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their
five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink
encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies.
The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by
Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the
palace women.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best
preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh
II in different parts of the country. This observatory
consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still
in use. , now little more than a façade, is encrusted
with delicate screen sand carved balconies from which
the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could
sneak views of the outside world. Past, present and
future merge at Jai Singh's observatory, where time has
been accurately measured since the 17th century. Evening
enjoy dinner at Chokhi dani (an ethnic village resort)
where you will have an idea of the village life of
Rajasthan here you will also enjoy various traditional
Rajasthani dances, puppet show and various other
interesting activities. Night stay in Jaipur.
Morning drive to Agra via Fatehpur sikri , a perfectly
preserved red sandstone "ghost town" which was the
estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569
and deserted when its water supply failed. Arrive Agra
and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Agra.
Morning at sunrise visit the magnificient Taj Mahal -
one of the seven wonders of the world surely the most
extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men
laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to
Shah Jahan's beloved wife.Also visit the Red fort - the
rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra stands on
the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was
started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am
(hall of public audience),a colonnaded hall of
red-sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid marble at
the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. At the
Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble
pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience,
the Emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock Throne and
met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms.
Evening free to explore the richhandicrafts of Agra.
Night stay in Agra.
Morning transfer to railway station to board the train
to Jhansi ,Arrive Jhansi & drive to Orchha & transfer to
hotel. Later tour of this historical site with
magnificient temples and monuments. Some of the palaces
were decorated with painted murals which represent the
finest flowering of the Bundela school of painting.
Night stay in Orchha.
After breakfast drive to Khajuraho , The legendary
temples of khajuraho are an incomparable experience.
Acknowledged as one of the world's artistic wonders,
these temples dedicated to the Hindu pantheon of Gods
are covered in carvings that are a paean to life and
love. Built within a short span of a hundred years by
the Chandela Rajputs, the 10th century temples lay
forgotten until they were discovered in the present
century. Khajuraho has achieved fame for the sensual
appeal of its erotic sculptures. Arrive Khajuraho &
transfer to hotel. Later explore the Western and Eastern
temples of khajuraho while your guide explains the
intricate meaning and legends behind each describable
sculpture. Night stay in Khajuraho.
After a relaxed breakfast transfer to airport to board
the flight to Delhi to connect the onward flight.
» 7 Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis as per
the itinerary.
» Daily breakfast.
» Surface travel by exclusive air-conditioned car.
» All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the
itinerary.
» Local English speaking guides.
» Elephant ride in Jaipur (subject to availability).
» All taxes, driver allowances, parking etc.
» Entrance fee to monuments.
» Any airfare.
» Tips, beverages, laundry etc.
» Any item not shown in cost Includes.
Delhi : The Metropolitan / The Grand/ The Lalit
Agra : Jay Pee Palace / Taj View / Trident
Jaipur : Hotel Trident / Le Meridien
Orchha : Amar Mahal / Orchha Resort
Khajuraho : Taj Chandela / Jass Radisson
Delhi : The Connaught / Hotel City Park/ Hotel De Marks
Agra : Clarks Shiraz / Howard Park Plaza
Jaipur : Golden Tulip / Hari Mahal Palace/ Wall Street /
Clarks Amer
Orchha : Amar Mahal / Orchha Resort
Khajuraho : Clarks / Holiday Inn
Delhi : Hotel Blue Bell / Hotel De Gold/ Hotel Sunstar
Agra : Hotel usha Kiran/ Royale Residency / Taj Plaza
Jaipur : Nana Ki Haveli/ Dera Rawatsar/ Jas Vilas
Orchha : Amar Mahal / Orchha Resor
Khajuraho : Green wood |
