India Tour With Khjauraho

Day 1: Delhi Arrival

Upon Arrival at Delhi airport our representative will further assist you the vehicle & transfer to the hotel. After arriving hotel he will explain your tour program in detail. Over night stay in the hotel.

Day 2: Delhi - Jaipur

After breakfast drive to jaipur. Check in to hotel. After rest proceed to sight seen the pink city Jaipur. Jaipur is situated in Rajsthan, which is a capital of Rajsthan. Jaipur has Founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of more than 3.1 million. Over night in hotel.

Day 3: Jaipur City Tour

Today you have to see Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Rambagh Palace, Central Museum,Albert Hall Museum. It is a major attraction for the first-time visitor. Jaipur is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills,crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets with their rose pink colour, lending enchantment to the scene, which is almost magical at sunset. Over night in hotel.

Day 4: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. Fateh pur Sikri Built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. The complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid. After sight seen of Fatehpur Sikri drive to Agra.

Day 5: Agra

Today you have to see the symbol of love Tajmahal.Tajmahal the worlds most beautiful monument was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaaj. Its construction started at 1631 and it is completed at 1653.Taj Mahal was built in stages, with the plinth and the tomb taking up roughly 15 years. Building of minarets, mosque, jawab, and gateway took additional 5 years to be completed. Different types of marbles used in construction of Taj Mahal were brought over from many different regions & countries: Rajasthan, Punjab, China, Tibet, Afghanistan, Srilanka, & Arabia.Many precious stones and Lapis Lazuli (a semi-precious stone) were ripped off from its walls by the Britishers during the Indian rebellion of 1857.

After lunch Proceed to visit the Agra Fort. Agra Fort is located on the right bank of the river Yamuna in the city of Agra. It is one of the most important and robustly built stronghold of the Mughals, embellished with number of richly decorated buildings encompassing the imposing Mughal style of art and architecture. It was constructed by the third Mughal emperor Akbar on the remains of an ancient site known as Badalgarh. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 6: Agra - Gwalior - Orchha

After breakfast drive to Gwalior. Gwalior is the most historical city of the Madhya Pradesh. The new section of the city called Lashkar. Lashkar is few miles South from the old city. Take a tour of Gwalior fort. The fort Standing on a steep mass of sandstone, Gwalior Fort dominates the city and is its most significant monument. It has been the scene of momentous events, imprisonment, battles and jauhars . A steep road winds upwards to the fort, flanked by statues of the Jain tirthankaras, carved into the rock face. The magnificent outer walls of the fort still stand, two miles in length and 35 feet high, bearing witness to its reputation for being one of the most invincible forts of India. After lunch drive to Orchha. Overnight stay in Orchha hotel.

Day 7: Orchha - Khajuraho

After breakfast proceed to sight seen of Orchha. Orchha is a small and peaceful town situated in the bank of Betwa river. Orchha was founded by Bundela chief Rudrapratap in 1501 AD. Orchha is a tiny farming town dotted with historical sites. Of note: Fort Complex: The fort complex is a great place to visit; hit this first to obtain an all-day ticket good for all the sights in Orchha. Divided into 3 parts, it consists of Raj Mahal: Situated to the right of the quadrangle, this palace was built in the 17th century by Madhukar Shah.Jehangir Mahal: Built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo in the 17th century to commemorate the visit of Emperor Jehangir to Orchha. Parveen Mahal: Poetess and musician, Rai Parveen was the beautiful paramour of Raja Indramani (1672- 76) and was sent to Delhi on the orders of the Emperor Akbar. Other see Ram Raja temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, Laxminarayan Temple, Phool Bagh, Sunder Mahal, Cenotaphs: There are 14 Chhatris or Memorials to the rulers of Orchha, grouped along the Kanchan Ghat of the river Betwa on the south end of town. You can climb up to the roof for views of the river.

Drive to khajuraho. Take lunch on the midway.

After arrival in khajuraho check in to hotel. take rest in hotel.
Evening time you have to see the beautiful light & sound show, which is organized by M.P. Tourism.
Overnight in hotel.

Day 8: Khajuraho

Khajuraho is the most famous place among Indian and foreigner tourist. Kajuraho temples built by the chandela rulers during 950 - 1050 AD. Today you have to visit local khajuraho. You will see western group of temples. Among the western group of temples, the most famous temples are kandariya mahadeo, lakshmana temple, devi jugdamba , chitragupta temple, vishwanath temple, kandariya mahadev & matengshwara temple.

After western group you have to see the eastern part of the temples. The temple of Parsvanath is the largest of the Jain temples in Khajuraho India and the finest. The temple was originally dedicated to Adinath and latter to Parsvanath. It is the finest example of the sensitive art without any sexual motifs. Near this temple is the temple of Adinath with fine carvings. The temple is quite similar to the Hindu temples of Khajuraho. Shantinath is the youngest of all the temples in Khajuraho India. Though it looks like the most other temples in Khajuraho, it is just a century old. The temple has a four and a half meter statue of Shantinath. One of the oldest temples in Khajuraho is the temple of Brahma and Hanuman. The temple is built mostly of granite and sandstone. Actually, this temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Nearby is a Hanuman temple reputed to have the earliest inscription dating back to AD 922 on a 2½ -m statue. two other notable temples are Javari and Vamana temple.

Back to hotel for lunch.

After lunch you have to see the beautiful raneh waterfall and alligator century. Which is around 25 K.M. far from khajuraho. The waterfall situated between the national park. You can also see their the wild animals and alligators.

Evening time have to see the local cultural folk dance. Which is organized by M.P. tourism and Kandariya Shilpgram. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 9: Khajuraho to Varanasi

Today you have to see Panna tiger reserve with pandav water fall.
Panna national park is situated in Panna district of Madhya Pradesh. Distance from Khajuraho around 35 K.M. This is well known for their diamond mines. The park is a tiger reserve and known worldwide for its wild cats, including tigers as well as deer and antelope. (Park is closed in rainy season). After visit national park you can see the Pandava falls. This is situated between national park. It is said the the caves are built in the Mahabharata times by Pandavas during their Agyatwaas.

Back to hotel & take rest.

Evening time at 10:00 PM check out from hotel to board the train for Varanasi. Overnight at the train to Varanasi.

Day 10: Varanasi

At morning you will arrived at Varanasi then transfer to the hotel.

Today you have to see one of the oldest living city in the world. It is also well known as a the great Hindu city. This city based on the bank of holy river the Ganga. Hindus believe that one who is graced to die on the land of Varanasi would attain salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and re-birth. Abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are yet unknown. Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals.

After Breakfast city sight seen & visit Ghats.
Evening time enjoy boat riding on the Holy river Ganga. Also see the Famous Ganga Aarti. Overnight at hotel.