Classical India
Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations: Delhi –Varanasi – Khajuraho – Agra – GHS – Ranthambhore – Jaipur - Delhi
The Tour highlights:
- QutubMinar World Heritage Site in Delhi
- Experience the Maha Aarti at Ganga Ghats, Varanasi.
- Western Group of Temple in Khajuraho
- Wonder of the World “TajMahal” in Agra
- Jeep Safar in Ranthambhore National Park
- Elephant ride at Amber fort in Jaipur
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
We welcome you, up-on your arrival meet & greet by representative, who will take you to the hotel & will hand over the document. Overnight stay in Delhi (B)
Day 02: Delhi
In the morning after a nice breakfast at hotel, proceed for guided sightseeing tour of Delhi covering, The Jama Masjid one of the Architectural gift given by Shah Jahan, is one of the largest mosques not only in Delhi but in India,ChandniChowk, - One of the main markets of Delhi, QutubMinar, one of the world’s heritage site, - the victory tower, which Qutub-Ud-Din-Aibak built in 1199, after the Sultan of Delhi, he has become. Humayun's Tomb, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of TajMahal.Overnight stay in Delhi (B)
Day 03: Delhi – Varanasi (By Flight)
Morning after breakfast at hotel.Later transfer to Delhi Airport to board a flight to Varanasi. Arrival at Varanasi Airport and transfer to hotel.Overnight stay in Varanasi (B)
Flight Name & No / From / Dept Time / To / Arrival TimeJet Airways / 9W – 2423 / Delhi / 10:50Hrs / Varanasi / 12:10Hrs
Day 04:Varanasi
Morning after a nice breakfast at Hotel, later boat ride on holy Ganga River.Proceed for guided sightseeing of Varanasi. Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Glorified by myth and legend and sanctified by religion, Varanasi draws pilgrims and spiritual seekers. The rays of the dawn shimmer across the Ganges, the holy waters splashing the Ghats, the banks bathed in golden hue, the resounding temples bells, the fragrance of incense in the air make for an uplifting experience. Observing a rich tradition of art and craft, music and as center of learning, it is also
famous for its silk weaving industry – the Banarasi silk saris and silk brocades. Though Varanasi retains its antique feel. Just eight Kilometer away is Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.In evening attend the popular ceremony MahaAartiat Ganga Ghats.
Overnight stay in Varanasi (B)
Day 05: Varanasi - Khajuraho (By Flight)
Morning after breakfast at hotel. Later transfer to Varanasi Airport to board a flight to Khajuraho. Arrival at Khajuraho Airport and transfer to hotel.Later visit Khajuraho - Khajuraho is a World Heritage Site, and it’s to prominence on the world tourism map is a romantic story. Built by the warrior king of the Chandela dynasty during the 10th -11th century, the Khajuraho temples emerged from the mist of time in 1838 when they were discovered by a British officer. The thousands of tourists who visit the tiny Khajuraho village and are fascinated by the intricate and life like carvings on temple walls, Though the temples of Khajuraho are best known for their erotic scenes, these from a very small percentage of the exquisite panels of sculptures on the walls of the temples and the majority of these depict scenes of the daily life in India ten centuries ago.Overnight stay in Khajuraho (B)
Flight Name & No / From / Dept Time / To / Arrival TimeJet Airways / 9W–2423 / Varanasi / 12:40Hrs / Khajuraho / 13:30Hrs
Day 06: Khajuraho–Jhansi (180 km / 3hrs) – Agra(By Train)
Morning after breakfast at hotel. Later transfer to Jhansi Railway station. En-route visit Orchhacovering Jahangir Mahal Built by Raja Bir Singh JuDeo in the 17th century to commemorate the visit of Emperor Jahangir to Orchha, Raj Mahal Situated to the right of the quadrangle and Ram Raja Temple With its soaring spires and palatial architecture. Later drop at Jhansi railway station to board a train to Agra. Late evening arrival at Agra railway station, transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Agra (B)
Train Name & No / From / Dept Time / To / Arrival Time+ NDLS SHATABDI EXP / 12001 / Jhansi / 18:40Hrs / Agra / 21:10Hrs
Day 07: Agra – GHS (140 km / 3 hrs)
Early morning visitTajMahal(Closed on Friday) by sunrise, Renowned for its spectacular architecture and Seven Wonders of the World, built by Shah Jahan for his Queen MumtazMahal in 1632. The constructionis said to have been done by a workforce of 22,000 that contained among others laborers, Naqqashi laborers, painters, stonecutters, garden-layers, gardeners, embroidery artists and masons.Later visit Agra Fort Built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D is a master piece of design with beautiful mosques and palaces.
Later leave for GHS (GarhHimmat Singh) is a small village - on the edge of Eastern Rajasthan and is an off beaten trek. You visit to special village is also an effort to developed as an interactive tour between guest and host and our effort to take you here is also to provide you an authentic lifestyle other than visiting the normal tourist paths and monuments, Explore the village GarhHimmat Singh covering the house of potter, PanchyatBhawan (Head office of Village), Girls and boys schools of village, local bazaar. Overnight stay in GHS (B, L&D)
Day 08: GHS – Ranthambhore (200 km / 4 hrs)
Morning after breakfast at hotel.Later leave for Ranthambhore, up-on arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight stay in Ranthambhore(B, L&D)
Day 09: Ranthambhore
Morning set out for Jeep safari in Ranthambhore National Park.The wildlife sanctuary at Ranthambhore is India’s internationally knowntiger reserve, under Project Tiger. It is the best preserved forest to spot the Indian tiger in its natural habitat. It is home to a large variety of other animals in its 392 sq. km area. One canspotSambhar, Cheetal, Hyenaand many other wild species and back to hotel.In evening one more enjoy Jeep Safari.Overnight stay in Ranthambhore(B, L&D)
Day 10 Ranthambhore– Jaipur (180 km / 4 hrs)
Morning after a nice breakfast;leave for Jaipur. En-route visit Abhaneri – Step Well: While driving on National Highway towards to Agra or vice-versa. Total distance from Jaipur is 96 Kms, upon entering into the Abhaneri, first visible structure is a ruins of a Hindu temple of Goddess Harshat Mata built in 7-8th century AD, considered to be Goddess of Joy and Happiness, it is built on a double platform, on the walls are the statues & sculptures of Gods and Goddesses which depict images from daily life, built by King Chand, ruins of the temple still boasts the architectural and sculptural richness of medieval India, this city was known as “AbhaNagari“. Chand Baori it is one of the oldest stepwell in Rajasthan, and is considered to be among the biggest in the world. Chand Baori looks
like anything but a well. This incredible square structure is 13 stories deep, and lined along the walls on three sides are double flight of steps. 3,500 narrow steps arranged in perfect symmetry descends to the bottom of the well 20 meters deep to a murky green puddle of water.Later leave for Jaipur.Upon arrival check-in at hotel.
Overnight stay in Jaipur (B)
Day 11: Jaipur
Morning after breakfast at hotel; Proceed for an excursion to Amber Fort, is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression and “Optional” (enjoys an Elephant ride at bottom to top of the hill at Amber fort) Later proceed for sightseeing of Jaipur covering City Palace a delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city then proceed for JantarMantar, 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; visit to HawaMahal, 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. Overnight stay in Jaipur (B)
Day 12: Jaipur – Delhi Departure (260 km / 6hrs)
Morning after breakfast at Hotel.Leave for Delhi airport to board a flight for your onwards destination.
End of Tour
Proposal sheet
Duration 11 Nights / 12 Days
City / Hotel / Category / No. of NightsDelhi / JaypeeSiddharth
/ 4 star / 02
Varanasi / Hotel Surya
/ 3 Star / 02
Khajuraho / Clarks Khajuraho
/ 3 Star / 01
Agra / JaypeeSiddharth
/ 4 Star / 01
GHS / GHS Home Stay
/ Home Stay / 01
Ranthambhore / Glitz safari Resort
/ Resort / 02
Jaipur / Grand Uniara
/ Heritage / 02
PRIJZEN VANAF
Cost based on minimum 02 Paying Pax traveling together shall be EURO1400 Nett per person
Air Fare Supplement Delhi – Varanasi, Varanasi – Kahjurahoshall be EURO 150 Nett per person
Inclusions:
Room on Double sharing basis
Daily breakfast at Hotels
Full board at Ranthambhore, GHS
Slum walk in Delhi
Elephant Ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur
02 Sharing jeep safari in Ranthambhore National Park
Boat Ride on the banks of Holy River Ganga in Varanasi
Train fare Jhansi to Agra
Local English Speaking Guide as per itinerary
Entrances to the monuments as per Itinerary
AC Toyota Innova for all the transfer & sightseeing as per itinerary
All applicable taxes
Cost does not include:
Any personal expenses
X Mass eve Supplement
New Year Supplement
Any cost of Tour Escort
Anything not included in the itinerary
International Flight
Remarks:
Confirmation of room subject to space availability at the time of booking.