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Jewel in the Crown
Destinations Covered: Delhi -
Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi -
Delhi
Duration - 10 Nights / 11 days
Breakfast: 10
Hotel rating: 5
Local guide: Yes (Locally included sights)
Entrance Fees: Included
Day 1:
Delhi
Welcome to India! You will be met upon arrival in Delhi and
transferred to your hotel. Overnight - Delhi
Day 2: Delhi - breakfast
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi this morning, taking in the
Red Fort, Jama Masjid mosque and the bazaars of Chandni Chowk. In
the afternoon, we visit the sites of New Delhi - 13th century Qutab
Minar, Humayun's tomb and the majestic India Gate. Overnight - Delhi
Days 3 & 4: Delhi - Jaipur - breakfast
We drive to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan affectionately known as
the Pink City. We have the afternoon to relax. On day 4 we take a
stately elephant ride to the 15th Century Amber Fort, after which we
enjoy a city tour of the City Palace, followed by a visit to the
Jantar Mantar space observatory. Don?t miss the Hawa Mahal (Palace
of Winds) with its incredible fa?ade of balconies. Overnight (2) -
Jaipur
Days 5 & 6: Jaipur - Agra - breakfast
Today we travel to Agra via the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur
Sikri. We have the afternoon to relax in Agra - home to the famous
Taj Mahal! The next day we enjoy a rickshaw ride to the Taj Mahal.
Later, we visit the 15th century Agra Fort and have the afternoon
free. Overnight (2) ? Agra
Day 7: Agra - Khajuraho (via Jhansi & Orchha) - breakfast
This morning, a transfer to the railway station for the train to
Jhansi. Upon arrival we then drive to Khajuraho via Orchha, situated
on the banks of the River Betwa and famed for temples built by the
16th century Bundela rulers. Overnight ? Khajuraho
Day 8: Khajuraho - Varanasi - breakfast
Close behind the Taj Mahal and up there with Varanasi and Jaipur,
are the amazing temples of Khajuraho. Immortalised in stone is a
wealth of sensuous and erotic sculptures. This morning we visit
these famous temples. To avoid a long drive, we fly to the holiest
of Hindu pilgrimage destinations in India ? Varanasi. Overnight -
Varanasi
Day 9: Varanasi - breakfast
Abundant with temples and a labyrinth of streets, Varanasi is
exciting, enticing and a city not to be missed. Early this morning
we enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges to view the sunrise and the
ancient religious tradition of ritual cleansing that takes place on
the ghats (riverside steps). Enjoy a tour of the city, with its
numerous temples and wonderful historic feel; with time later to
relax. Overnight ? Varanasi
Day 10: Varanasi - Delhi - breakfast
After a leisurely morning, we return to Delhi by air. Overnight -
Delhi
Day 11: Delhi - breakfast
Morning is at leisure. Later we transfer you to the airport for your
onward flight home.
NOTE: Taj Mahal, Agra - closed Friday; Red Fort, Delhi - closed
Monday
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