Duration: 16 Days / 15 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Sariska - Bharatpur - Agra - Gwalior - Orchha - Khajuraho - Shivpuri - Kota - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Delhi
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Arrive at the airport in Delhi. Our representative will escort you to the hotel. After a traditional Indian welcome at the reception, check in and relax for the day. Enjoy the various hotel facilities or go on a guided half day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi. Visit Indian Gate, Qutub Minar, Raj Ghat, Connaught Place, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humanyun's Tomb and Lotus Temple. Alternatively, visit the trendy shops or old Delhi markets in the evening and enjoy a night out at the India Gate lawns to get a taste of Delhi's nightlife. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi - Sariska
Move for a guided sightseeing tour of New Delhi after breakfast at the hotel. Visit the secular Lotus Temple, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, India Gate, Raj Ghat, National Museum, and Connaught Place to get a feel of Delhi's colonial past blending with its vibrant present. Post Lunch, move for a half day sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Visit Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and Qutub Minar to get a taste of the classy Mughal Delhi. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Peharsar
Drive to Bharatpur after breakfast at the hotel and a jungle safari into Sariska National Park. On arrival, check in at the lodge and relax for a while. Post lunch go on an excursion to the famous Bharatpur bird sanctuary in Keoladeo National Park that is home to numerous species of native and migratory birds of which the most celebrated is the Siberian Crane. Return to the lodge for an overnight stay in Bharatpur.

Day 4: Bharatpur - Agra
After breakfast, revisit the bird sanctuary by rickshaw. Post lunch drive to Agra. On arrival, check in at the hotel and go for sightseeing tour of Taj Mahal by the sunset. Return to the hotel for overnight stay in Agra.
Day 5: Agra
Go for early sightseeing of Taj Mahal shimmering and sparkling in the morning glory. Return to hotel for breakfast, move for a sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah and Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra. These monuments showcase the artistic style and architectural peculiarities that would later go in the making of the spectacular Taj Mahal.
Later, visit the colossal Agra Fort, a symbol of Mughal dynasty's unyielding power, and its many palaces, mansions, and museums. Taj Mahal by the twilight sky will leave you spell bound. A boat ride on the Yamuna River lets you explore these very sites built along the river bank all over again. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Agra.
Day 6: Agra - Gwalior - Orchha
Drive to Gwalior in the morning after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival, move for a sightseeing tour that includes visit to the colossal Gwalior Fort, its many temples, palaces, pavilions and terraces, Tomb of Mohammed Ghaus II and the Scindia House. Later in the day, travel to Orchha. On arrival, check in at the hotel and move for a leisurely tour of the temples and palaces hidden within this isolated town of Orchha.
Day 7: Orchha - Khajuraho
Drive to Khajuraho after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival, check in at the hotel and go on a guided sightseeing tour of the temple complexes to study the exotic sculptures and tableaux that cover the walls from the apex to the base. The 1000 year old Chandela temples in the Western Group are the best preserved and come with beautiful gardens apt for walks. Return to the hotel and attend the evening light and sound show and feast your eyes on the lit temples in the background. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Khajuraho.
Day 8: Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh
Drive to Bandhavgarh National Park after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival, check in at the jungle resort for dinner and overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.

Day 9: Bandhavgarh
After breakfast, go on a jungle safari to Bandhavgarh National Park for full day of game-viewing. You can also catch the birds and animals in action on an elephant safari. Treks and jeep rides to the Bandhavgarh Fort are also popular with the visitors. Return to the resort for an overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.
Day 10: Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho
Drive back to Khajuraho after breakfast at the jungle lodge. On arrival, check in at the hotel. The day is free for you to spend at leisure. Overnight stay at the jungle lodge in Khajuraho.
Day 11: Khajuraho - Shivpuri
Drive to Shivpuri wildlife reserve after an early morning breakfast. On arrival, check in at the hotel and experience the thrills of a royal lifestyle amidst pure natural beauty in this former summer residence and game forest for the Maharajas of Gwalior. Later in the day, go on a jungle safari for game-viewing and bird watching. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Shivpuri.
Day 12: Shivpuri - Kota
Drive to Kota, a famous desert town in Rajasthan, in the morning after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival, check in at the hotel and move for a sightseeing tour that includes visit to the magnificent City Palace and Museum. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Kota.
Day 13: Kota - Ranthambore
Drive to Sawai Madhopur, 12 km from Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve, after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival in Ranthambore, check in at the jungle lodge and unwind amidst natural surroundings on your overnight stay.
Day 14: Ranthambore
After breakfast, go on a jungle safari to Ranthambore National Park in the morning. The open-top jeeps afford you a panoramic view of the game at its best. Catch the birds and animals in action on an elephant safari. Treks and jeep rides to the Ranthambore Fort are also popular with the visitors. Return to the lodge for an overnight stay in Ranthambore.
Day 15: Ranthambore - Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival in Jaipur, check in at the hotel and move for a sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Visit Amber Fort, City Palace and Museum, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla Temple, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. Explore the colorful ancient markets of the city in the evening or enjoy the hotel facilities. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.
Day 16: Jaipur - Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Delhi from where you can catch the connecting flight back home or to your onward destination.
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