Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Lucknow - Allahabad - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Agra - Bharatpur - Jaipur - Samode - Delhi
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
In the evening, arrive at the airport in Delhi. Our associate will escort you to the hotel. Check in upon arrival and relax for the day. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Delhi
Highlight: Old and New Delhi Historical Monuments
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi. Visit Lotus Temple, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Raj Ghat, Connaught Place, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and Qutub Minar. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Lucknow
Highlight: Tour of Lucknow
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the railway station. Board the train to Lucknow. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Lucknow.
Day 4: Lucknow - Allahabad
Highlight: Sightseeing in Lucknow
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of Lucknow. Visit Imambara, Chota Imambara, the Residency and the Summer House. Later in the day, drive to Allahabad. On arrival, check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 5: Allahabad - Varanasi
Highlight: Sightseeing in Allahabad
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a half day Sangam in the afternoon and depart for Varanasi. On arrival, check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 6: Varanasi - Khajuraho
Highlight: Spiritual Tour of Varanasi
After breakfast at the hotel, take a boat ride on the Ganges. Visit the temples and mosques, and the sacred ghats that give the oldest surviving city in the world its spiritual identity. Attend the aarti in the evening and transfer to the airport for a flight to Khajuraho. On arrival, check in at the hotel for overnight stay in Khajuraho.
Day 7: Khajuraho - Orchha
Highlight: Temples of Khajuraho
After breakfast at the hotel, take a heritage walk through the Western Temple Complex (the best preserved). In the afternoon drive to Orccha famous for its ancient temples and palaces. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at the hotel in Orccha.
Day 8: Orchha - Agra
Highlight: Sightseeing in Agra
After breakfast at the hotel, go on a half day sightseeing tour of Orccha's temples and palaces. In the afternoon drive to Jhansi Railway Station to board the Shatabdi Express leaving for Agra. On arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel and relax for the day. Overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.
Day 9: Sightseeing in Agra
Highlight: Taj Mahal and Amber Fort
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah and Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Agra.
Day 10: Agra - Bharatpur
Highlight: Birding Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Keoladeo National Park. On arrival, check in at the hotel and go a birding tour. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Bharatpur.
Day 11: Bharatpur - Jaipur
Highlight: Shopping in Jaipur
Go for an early morning birding tour (on foot or rickshaw). Return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, drive to Jaipur and check into your hotel room. Explore the colorful ancient markets of the city in the evening or enjoy the hotel facilities. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 12: Sightseeing in Jaipur
Highlight: Forts and Palaces in Jaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, go on a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit Amber Fort, City Palace and Museum, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla Temple, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 13: Jaipur - Samode
Highlight: Stay at Samode Palace
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Samode and check into your hotel room at the Samode Palace. Spend the day at leisure. Explore the colorful ancient markets of the city or enjoy the hotel facilities. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Samode.
Day 14: Samode - Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Delhi airport. From here, you can catch the connecting flight back home or to your onward destination.
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