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Discovery of IndiaWelcome to the world's most multidimensional country where the age-old tradition of "AtithiDevo Bhavah" is still practiced and guests are considered like God visiting us. Discovery of India is a journey to explore this rhapsody of different cultures, tradition, cuisines and landmarks. Beginning the journey at Delhi, the visitor will get to experience India like never before by including Varanasi, Khajuraho, Jhansi, Agra and Jaipur together. Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days Tour Places Covered : New Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Jhansi - Agra - Jaipur Day 01 : Arrival in Delhi Arrive Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, India. On arrival, you will be welcomed with a traditional Indian reception and escorted to the hotel of your choice. Overnight stay. Day 02 : New & Old Delhi Sightseeing After breakfast, our Discover India Tour guide will take you to Old & New-Delhi sightseeing. The most important places of interest in Delhi feature Qutab Minar - a 238-feet red brick minaret, followed by the spectacular royal avenue of Rajpath, passing the triumphant symbol of democracy - Parliament House, President's House, India Gate & the famous Birla Mandir. In the afternoon, visit the world heritage site of Red Fort, along with a visit to Raj Ghat - the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. Later walk through the narrow alleys of Chandni Chowk, the quaint marketplace of Old Delhi which influenced the eating habits of Delhiites. The evening is free at leisure to explore the city and the bazaars and then drop back to the hotel for overnight stay. Day 03 : Delhi - Varanasi Morning transfer to Airport for flight to Varanasi. Often addressed as Benaras or Kashi in Hindi, Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world. Upon arrival in the city, transfer to hotel. Our Discover India Tour representative will take you later in the afternoon, on a walk through the narrow alleys of Varanasi. The lifeline of India, Ganga or Ganges flows through Varanasi and the mystic river fronts lining this purest river as Ghats form a major attraction in this spiritual center. Some of the must visit temples of Varanasi include Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple and Bharat Mata Temple. In the evening transcend through the surreal experience of participating in Ganga Aarti ritual. Return hotel for overnight stay. Day 04 : Varanasi / Khajuraho Early morning, embark on a spiritually uplifting experience of cruising the mighty River Ganges on the boat. Return to your hotel for breakfast. Later visit Sarnath, the place where Lord Buddha turned the wheel of life and gave his first sermon to followers. In the noon, transfer to the airport for flight towards Khajuraho. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel for overnight. Khajuraho served as the religious and political center of Chandela Dynasty during the 9th to the 13th century. Presently, this destination intrigues every traveler's imagination with its free expressions of desires through the outer carvings of nymphs and scenes from daily life during that ancient age. Day 05 : Khajuraho / Agra (170 kms. Approx. 4 hours) After the morning meal, you will visit the Western Group of Temples with your guide, containing the largest and loveliest temples. The less ornate Eastern Group Temples reflect the austerity and abstinence of the Jains. Overnight is at the hotel. Day 06: Khajurao / Agra (170 kms. Approx. 4 hours) After breakfast at the hotel, reach Jhansi by road, to board the superfast Shatabdi Express train to Agra. En-route from Khajuraho to Jhansi, stopover at Orchha. This destination is a medieval city established by Bundela rulers with palaces and temples that still narrate the glory of the majestic structures. After absorbing the heritage sights of Orchha, continue drive to Jhansi, where you will board your train for Agra, the city of Taj Mahal. Upon arrival at Agra, transfer to your hotel for overnight. Day 07 : Agra After breakfast, our representative will take you on the Agra city sightseeing. Explore the 16th century Agra Fort, the seat of the Mughal dynasty in the 16th century. Followed by a visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal. A poetry carved on marble, this architectural marvel is a perfectly proportioned masterpiece. In the evening will be driving you back to your hotel for an overnight stay. Day 08 Agra - Fatehput Sikri - Jaipur After breakfast, on road transfer to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan wrapped in its pink hues. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the Mughal structure erected by Akbar in the honor of Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chisti. Upon arrival check in at your hotel. Day 09 : Jaipur In morning our guide will accompany you on an India Adventure Tour of the incredible city Jaipur where the past is closely knitted with the present. Starting from an excursion to Amber Fort, the journey will proceed towards Hawa Mahal, which used to enable the royal ladies to watch the unseen daily life and processions on the streets below. Evening visit to the colorful local markets. Overnight at hotel. Day 10 : Jaipur - Delhi / Onward destination Morning drive to Delhi Airport (265 kms / 5 hrs) towards the connect flight for onward destination. Tags : Discovery of India, Discover India Tours, India Adventure Tours, Explore India |
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