10 Days Classical India

Classical India 

10 Days/ 9 Nights 

Tour Includes: 

• Meeting & Assistance on arrival/departure at airport/
• Arrival/Departure transfers and surface travel as per program, using Air-Conditioned vehicle
• Accommodation for total 09 nights  sharing double room With Breakfast Basis
• Spanish/ English speaking local guides for city tour only
• Rickshaw ride in Delhi & Varanasi
• Elephant/jeep  ride at Fort Amber
• Boat ride at River Ganges in Varanasi sharing common boat
• Train fare on Agra – Jhansi, Khajuraho – Varanasi sector in A.C  Chair 
• Monument entrance fees
• All presently applicable taxes

Our Rates Do Not Include the Following Services

• Expenses of personal nature like telephone calls, laundry, shopping, table drinks, fee for the still cameras/video camera at the monuments, etc.
• Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in the trip due to circumstances beyond our control such as airline delays, road-blocks, vehicle malfunctions and other conditions like sickness, natural disasters, wars, riots or any other unforeseen circumstances
• Liability for or travel insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents, damage or loss of goods.
• Tips and porter charges
• Any other service/s not specified above

Classical India 

10 Days/ 9 Nights 

Itinerary: 

Day 01 ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi. Meet & assistance at the airport and transfer to hotel.
{Check In time 14:00 Hrs.} Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 DELHI
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast sightseeing of Old Delhi takes you to Jama Masjid, – The largest mosque in India. Drive past Red Fort & Chandni Chowk, once an imperial avenue of Mughal Royalty which today is the busiest commercial area of the city. Rickshaw ride in the bustling bazaars of Chandani Chowk. Also Visit Raj Ghat (memorial to Mahatma Gandhi).
Afternoon: sightseeing of New Delhi including the visit to the 12th century Qutab Minar. Bangla sahib Gurudwara (Sikh Temple) Drive past the India Gate (war memorial dedicated to the lives of laid down by the Indian soldiers), the president’s residence – formerly the Viceroy’s Palace, parliament House and the Secretariat buildings, – an interesting blend of the Victorian and 20th century architecture. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 DELHI – JAIPUR BY SURFACE (250 KMS / 05 HRS.)
Breakfast at the Hotel. After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival transfer to the Hotel.
Evening visit Lakshmi Narayan temple (Birla Temple) to attend the Aarti ceremony.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 JAIPUR – Amber – JAIPUR
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Morning: visit of Amber Fort riding on elephant back. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. Inside the Fort visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed Sheesh Mahal – a room with all the four walls and ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium during that period. En-route to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal – the Palace of Winds.
Later: – city tour of Jaipur which begins with a visit to the Maharaja’s City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of it converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the city palace, the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition.
Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 05 JAIPUR – Fatehpur Sikri – AGRA BY SURFACE (250 KMS / 05 HRS.)
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri is the imperial city of the Mughal dynasty. Famously known as the city of ghosts, it was built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory of South India. Arrive Agra & check in at hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 AGRA
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast Taj Mahal undoubtedly one of the most romantic buildings of the world. Renowned for its architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty, it counts among man’s proudest creations to commemorate his love (Friday Closed). Also visit Agra Fort. The fort is really a city within a city, which embraces the Moti Masjid, the Diwan-I-Am or the Hall of Public Audiences, the Diwan-I-Khas or the Hall of Private Audiences, the Octagonal Tower, Jahangir’s Palace and many more monuments”.

HENNA PAINTING ON HANDS
India is home to celebrations, weddings festivals, and all of them are quite incomplete if the hands of females are not covered in various floral designs and artistic designs of henna or popularly known in India as mehndi. Henna is prepared from the leaves of Henna tree and believed to be natural coolant for the body
This old age art form is loved in every household. It is believed to be an important part of a makeup before any special occasion in the family.
On this day you will get a taste of this wonderful art form which is now an integral part of female makeup in India. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 AGRA – JHANSI BY TRAIN SHATABDI EXP. 22470 – 0745/1030 HRS.
JHANSI– ORCHHA – KHAJURAHO BY SURFACE 190 KMS/ 04 HRS.
In time transfer to the Railway Station to board the train for Jhansi. After arrival drive to Orchha. Visit Orchha amongst the various imposing monuments important ones are the Jehangiri Mahal the Raj Mahal and Ram Raja Temple.
Later continue drive to Khajuraho, upon arrival transfer to the Hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 KHAJURAHO – VARANASI by Train (26505-1520/2310 hrs)
(Not runs on Thursday)
After Breakfast proceed for city tour of Khajuraho visit the most important and fascinating western group of temples.
The temples of Khajuraho have been declared a ‘world heritage’ site by UNESCO in order to preserve the rich legacy of architecture, bequeathed to future generations by the Kings of the Chandela dynasty. These temples are famous for their intricate sculptures and erotic carvings that are one of the outstanding achievements of Indian art.
In time transfer to the Railway Station to board the train for Varanasi. On Arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 VARANASI
This morning an early start for a dawn boat ride on the Ganges River. Ritual is a very important aspect of Hinduism and there is no better place to observe it than at the Ganges. You will view the thread ceremony, head shaving and food being offered to the departing souls.
A walk through narrow twisting lanes will give you a chance to witness the various rituals of the pilgrims and followed by city tour including Bharat Mata Temple, Shanta Durga Temple and Banaras Hindu University.
Drive back to hotel for breakfast.
Afternoon excursion to Sarnath (9 kms) where Buddha preached his first sermon after getting enlightenment.
Evening Aarti ceremony at River Ganges.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 VARANASI – DLEHI BY FLIGHT 6E2321-1300/1435 HRS.
LEAVE DELHI
Breakfast at the Hotel. In time transfer to the Airport to board the flight for Delhi. Upon arrival remain in transit to board the flight for onward destination.

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