Classical India Tour
8N / 9D Transfer Hotels Sightseeing
Meals
In our Classical India Tour, you shall feel and experience the true essence of India. India, known for its rich history, heritage and culture, you shall get to witness and experience the hold River Ganga, various temples and palaces of India, and off, course the Taj Mahal.
- Walk thru / Cycle Rickshaw Asia’s largest Spice Market and explore narrow lane in Old Delhi
- Explore the magnificence of the Pink City and make the most of your elephant ride which takes you to the top of Amber Palace in Jaipur
- Uncover vibrant Rajasthan, from the royal history of Jaipur.
- Ride up to Amber Fort on a caparisoned, by elephant.
- Enjoy a guided tour of the 400-year-old deserted Moghul city of Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit of Magnificent Taj Mahal – The monument of Love
- Explore the Indian town Orchha known for Chhatris Cenotaphs & Mughal palaces such as Jahangir Mahal & Raja Mahal.
- Explore the Western Group and the Eastern Group of temple, at Khajuraho
- Explore a temple tour covering Jantar Mantar, Bharat Mata temple, Ramnagar Museum, Kashi Vishwanath temple and the Durga temple, at Varanasi
- Enjoy an evening Aarti performance on the banks of River Ganges
- Accommodation for total 08 nights sharing twin/Double room on Bed & Breakfast basis.
- Transfers, sightseeing and excursions as per the program by air-conditioned Vehicle
- English speaking local guide for sightseeing as per program
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort, Jaipur.
- Cycle rickshaw ride in the local bazaar in Delhi, Varanasi & Jaipur
- Walking tour in Varanasi and Khajuraho
- Train journey from Agra to Jhansi on Vandey Bharat Train Air Executive Chair Car.
- All entrance fees to the monuments as mentioned in the program.
- Evening witnesses the religious ceremony on the Hindu holiest river – The Ganges in Varanasi
- Our representative for assistance on arrival and departure at airport.
- Two bottles of mineral water each day during sightseeing.
- All presently applicable taxes including the GST charges levied recently by the Government.
- International Fare or Visa Fee etc.
- All the personal expenses as tip, laundry, beverages and bar bill etc.
- Baggage and personal expenses.
- Any other expenses due to political, act of nature or any other reason which are beyond control of our or its associate agents.
- Any other meals /things unless specified in inclusions.
- Things not specified in inclusions.
Day 1
Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, After completing immigration and custom formalities, meet our representative at the arrival gate no 05. After introductions, you will be transferred to the hotel. Delhi, the capital of India, is home to 16 million people, making it the third largest city in India. The strategic location of the city made it an attractive location for invading armies, and it served as the capital for many great empires that ruled India. Many of these Empires built significant monuments, and whilst the Mughal and the British are the most visible, while driving through the city you will see ruins from previous capitals, the earliest dating back to the 12th century.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
Delhi Sightseeing
Morning your tour will begin with a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. He is also famously known as the “father of the nation”. Continue your tour to Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s largest mosques. People stream in and out of the mosque continuously and the presence of a nearby bazaar means that the area is rarely quiet. Enjoy the Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi peddling through the narrow by lanes of Chandani Chowk and visit spices market is one of the largest wholesale spice markets in Asia, It is well worth a visit for the intensity of its sights and smells alone. Along with fresh spices of all shapes, sizes, and colors, this market sells myriad nuts, herbs, dry fruits, and grains. In the afternoon visit the Qutub Minar complex which dominates the historic site where Qutb-ud-Din-Aibak laid the foundation of Delhi Sultanate. Its sandstone minaret, 72.5 m high, has a staircase of 379 steps to reach the summit. It is the tallest stone tower in India and one of the most successful Muslim buildings. You will then discover the Humayun Mausoleum, the 2nd Mughal emperor. Built in the middle of the 16th century at the request of Hamida Banu Begum (the widow of Emperor Humayun), the mausoleum is a fine example of early Mughal architecture. Drive past British Architect by Edward Lutyens, with the task of building the new capital in Delhi. Lutyen’s Delhi primarily consists of the administrative area of the capital, India Gate and the Viceroy’s House (which is now known as Rashtrapati Bhawan). A visit to Delhi is incomplete without going to Lutyen’s Delhi which one can say, is the place where the Central Government of India currently resides and works from.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
Delhi to Jaipur by Surface (250 Kms/05 Hrs)
Today, travel
by road to Jaipur, on arrival check in at hotel.Afternoon tour is planned to offer you an insight on the socio-economic aspects of the city.
Every lane in the walled city has something interesting to offer and the
relaxed Rickshaw ride is the best way to explore the city like the locals do.Overnight at
the Hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4
Jaipur Sightseeing
Morning proceeds for
the sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting Amber Fort with Elephant Ride. Visit the
city of Amber and its fort. Erected on a vast hill, the citadel and its
fort were intended to protect the ancient capital of the state of
Jaipur. You will get there on the back of an elephant, then you will
come back in a jeep. You will be able to visit the various rooms, the
inner courtyards, the rooms of public hearings, the Mughal gardens with its
star-shaped flower beds. In addition, Amber Fort offers panoramic
views of Lake Maota. On the way back you will stop at the Hawa
Mahal - the famous and magnificent Palace of the
Winds. Later, proceed to visit City Palace is one of the
major landmarks in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai
Singh during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City
Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture. In the Palace complex
visit Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum. Visit to Observatory or
Jantar Mantar. It is an astronomical observation site built in the early
18th century. Whose passion for science, engineering, and astronomy prompted
him to construct this complex of fourteen scientific instruments. It’s been
over 200 years since they were first constructed, these fourteen structures can
still accurately measure time; predict eclipses, and track stars and planets in
their orbits. The Laxmi Narayan Temple is commonly known as the
Birla Temple and is located beneath the Moti Dungri Fort. You must visit
this temple during ‘Janmashtami’, the birth ceremony of Lord Krishna as the
festival is celebrated on a grand scale. There is a magnificent museum which
exhibits the ancestral possessions of the Birla family. For shopaholics there
is a shopping complex where numerous items are available.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5
Jaipur to Agra by Surface (250 Kms/05 Hrs)
Today, travel by surface to
Agra.
This city has a lot to be
explored and with this activity, you will be able to visit old shops and enjoy
the market area like a local. You can shop for locally crafted goods made up of
Stone, Marble, leather goods, collectibles, and many more products. You will
also get to interact with the craftsmen and will witness there work closely.
Afternoon, visit to Taj Mahal at
sunrise. The Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the
World that symbolizes the love of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved
wife Mumtaz Mahal’s final resting place. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as
"the jewel of Muslim art and one of the universally admired masterpieces
of the world's heritage. The white marble building changes its hue with the
variations in the daylight. In moonlight, particularly on the full moon night,
the marble appears extraordinarily luminescent. later, visit The Agra
Fort is one of the most important and robustly built strongholds of
the Mughals, embellished with number of richly decorated buildings encompassing
the imposing Mughal style of art and architecture. Also visit a marble-inlay
workshop to see the intricate work and unique skill which goes into each finely
detailed piece of marble inlay, using a number of beautiful semi-precious
stones.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6
Agra to Jhansi by train and Jhansi - Orchha - Khajuraho by surface
Breakfast at hotel and later transfer
to Railway station to board train for Jhansi. Upon arrival you will meet our
representative and transfer to Orchha.
The Bundela chief Raja Rudra
Pratap (1501-31) chose an easily defended and beautiful site for his
capital. Set on the island on a bend in the Betwa River, it is elevated
above the surrounding wooded countryside. Orchha contains three palaces The
Jehangir Mahal: The most admired palace of Orchha's,. It was built as a
present to welcome Mughal emperor Jehangir when he paid a state visit in the
17th century. The Sheesh Mahal: Sheesh Mahal ("Palace of
Mirrors") was built during the early 18th century, long after Orchha's
demise, originally intended as an exclusive country retreat for the local Raja,
Udait Singh. Phool Bagh: The walled Phool Bagh or Flower Gardens is
a cool summer spot. A sight you must not miss. Also visit Ram Raja Temple &
Chaturbhuj Temple. Afternoon, transfer to Khajuraho. Upon arrival check in at
hotel. In the Evening you will visit Khajuraho, which is also known
as Temple City of Central India, is renowned worldwide for the
erotic carvings on its stones. The temples, built in the Chandela dynasty, are
listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. visit of the Khajuraho temples - Eastern and Western
Group of Temples. The main temples are in the Western group, which features
the magnificent Kandariya Mahadev Temple. It is the most beautiful and largest
temple in Khajuraho.
By Train travel 240 Kms &
by surface 180 Kms.
Train Detail Vande Bharat
Exp (22470)
Departure Agra Cant 0745 Hrs
Arrival Virangna Laxmi Bai
(Jhansi) 1030 Hrs
Note: - This train is not run on Monday.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7
Khajuraho to Varanasi by flight
Day 07: Khajuraho – Varanasi by flight (6E
5082)
Morning take Heritage &
Cultural Walk of Khajuraho - Experience authentic Khajuraho on this amazing
walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This
walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its
vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city,
fun facts and must do things in the city. Visit, the Eastern Group of
temples, which contains a number of exquisitely sculptured Jain temples.
Parsvanatha is the longest of Jain temples in the eastern group. The sculptures
in this temple are non-erotic. After that proceed for breakfast
at hotel. Check out from hotel and transfer to Airport to board on flight
to Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi, check in at hotel. Lunch at your
own. Later early evening explores the city walking and enjoy a rickshaw ride
and then deboard from Rickshaw and witnesses the religious ceremony on the
Hindu holiest river – The Ganges. Participate in the Holi prayer, which
is quite interesting. After visit return to hotel.
Flight Details IndiGo 6E 5082
Departure Khajuraho 1100 Hrs
Arrival Varanasi 1155 Hrs
Overnight at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8
Varanasi Sightseeing
Early morning at 0500 Hrs: Proceed to experience Boat
Ride on holy River Ganges. While you return from Boat ride, enroute to
hotel may visit Bharat Mata temple, Durga temple and the Tulsi Manas Temple
and Benares Hindu University. Breakfast at hotel. After Breakfast
proceed for an excursion to Sarnath, one of the top four Buddhist
pilgrimage destinations in the world where the Buddha gave his first sermon.
Buddhists look upon India as the land of Buddha which makes Sarnath a popular
tourist attraction. Visit the Archaeological Museum (Closed on
Friday’s), Ashoka Pillar and the Chinese Buddhist Temple. Lunch at your own.
Afternoon, return to Varanasi. Time free for shopping and visiting various
Ghats. Varanasi is famous for Silk. You can find world class quality silk.
After shopping, time free for relaxation.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9
Varanasi to Delhi & Departure by Flight
After
leisurely breakfast, check out from the hotel and get transferred to Airport to
connect Delhi flight. Upon arrival New Delhi International Airport to board the
flight to your native place
Flight Detail
IndiGo 6E 5040
Departure Varanasi 1600 Hrs
Arrival Delhi 1730 Hrs
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