Places Covered:

New Delhi, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Agra, Ranthambhore National Park, Jaipur, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Mumbai

Duration:

16 Days/15 Nights

Tour Description:

India is a country steeped in history, diverse in landscape and
abundant in just about every form of culture. It is beautiful, grand, fascinating and so full of life, energy and colour that you always wish to visit India again and again. The following tour is a wonderful mix of beautiful destinations which gives an insight  into this land of Mystery and Majesty. 

Detailed Itinerary: 

Day 01:New Delhi: Arrival at the International airport. Received by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 02: New Delhi: Sight seeing tour of Old and New Delhi which includes visit to Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Humayun's tomb, Kutub Minar, Raj Ghat, India Gate, President's House. In the evening to shop around the illuminated streets of Connaught Place.

Day 03: Varanasi: On arrival check-in the hotel. Move out for an excursion to Sarnath- the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Today it presents the most expansive ruins amongst the places containing Buddhist relics. Enjoy the Riksha ride while exploring this old city in the evening.

Day 04: Varanasi: Proceed for a morning guided spiritual tour along the banks of the river Ganges and also enjoy the boat ride over this sacred river. Here you will witness the Sadhus taking dip in the Ganges with their daily practices of Surya Namaskar (Preying of Lord Sun while taking dip in the Ganges) and different rituals of Hindu religion performed on the banks of Ganges. You may also find cremations at the bank of the river. After Breakfast also move out for the city sight seeing tour which includes Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Durga temple, and Tulsi Manas Temple. You will be transferred to the railway station to board the train for Kolkata. Overnight train journey. 

Day 05: Khajuraho: Early in the morning drive straight to Khajuraho en-rote visit Orchha and on arrival check-in your hotel.

Day 06: Khajuraho: Move out for the sight seeing of wonderful temples of Khajuraho. The erotic temples of Khajuraho shows the other aspect of Indian Spirituality. Visit  the  western, eastern and southern group of temples

Day 07: Agra: On arrival at Agra you will be received by our representative and transferred to your hotel. After a brief refreshment move out to see the huge Agra fort and visit to the spectacular Taj Mahal during the sunset. Evening to walk around the illuminated markets of this old city.

Day 08: Ranthambore National Park: Morning  drive to and stop at Fatehpur Sikri (World Heritage Site) on way to Ranthambhore. On arrival at Ranthambore National park check-in  to the lodge.

Day 09: Ranthambore National Park: Move out for Canter jungle safari in Ranthambhore national park to see various wild animals in their most natural habitat. If lucky you will see the mighty tiger. Later in the noon once again set out in the national park.                                                              

Day 10: Jaipur:  Morning drive to Jaipur- The Pink City On arrival check-in the hotel. Evening to Evening to enjoy the Rajasthani dinner in the near by village.

Day 11: Jaipur: sight seeing which includes Huge Amber Fort over the elephant’s back, the magnificent City Palace and Jantar Mantar (an  observatory made by astronomer king  Jai Sing). In the evening you will be transferred to the airport to board the flight for Mumbai.

Day 12: Mumbai: Board the flight for Mumbai in the morning. On arrival you will be received and transferred to your hotel. Evening free to relax in the hotel.

Day 13: Mumbai: Move out for the Sightseeing tour of Mumbai including Elephanta Island cave temples  (World Heritage Site), Gateway of India arch, the Kala Ghoda area including the Victoria Terminus Railway Station, the Prince of Wales Museum and the High Court  and if time, the Hanging Gardens and Malabar Hills and Marine Drive. 

Day 14: Aurangabad :  Depart for Aurangabad by air. Check-in the hotel. Later proceed for Excursion to Ellora caves. Over night at the hotel.

Day 15: Aurangabad : Proceed for full day sight seeing to Ajanta Caves. Evening at leisure. Over night at the hotel.

Day 16: Mumbai : Board the flight to Mumbai and arrival you will be transferred to the airport to board the flight for your onward journey. The tour ends.