Mughal Raj Tour or North India

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Delhi

  Namaste we are warmly greeted the traditional Indian way with hands together later transfer to your hotel.
  Overnight at hotel

• Day 2 : Delhi

  The capital of India is a true reflection of the old and new of India. We visit the famous India Gate followed by the Houses of Parliament, Connaught Place and the Qutab Minar - a perfect minaret towering 102 m into the sky. New Delhi is an exotic blend of Mughal, Hindu, British and modern independent India. Later evening tour of Old Delhi takes us back to the reign of the Moghuls with the famous Red Fort. Built by Shah Jehan, this was once the most opulent fort of the Mughal Empire. Next we visit the majestic Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, followed by the Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. We end our tour with a bazaar experience at Chandni Chawlk, the street of silver and goldsmiths. Evening is free to enjoy an optional Sound and Light Show at the Delhi Red Fort Overnight at hotel

  • Hotspots : Qutab Minar, India Gate

• Day 3 : Delhi / Jaipur (Drive: 260 kms / 05 hrs)

  Today after morning breakfast drive to Jaipur upon arrival check in your hotel.
  Overnight at hotel

• Day 4 : Jaipur

  Today morning sightseeing tour of Jaipur first we visit to Amber fort enjoy elephant ride to the intriguing Amber Palace, a distinguished example of 17th Century Rajput architecture. Next we visit the old astronomical observatory, the Palace, home to a rare collection of Indian art and Hawa Mahal, the most prominent of the buildings in the pink city. We end the day at the colorful bazaar.
  Overnight at hotel

  • Hotspots : Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort

• Day 5 : Jaipur / Agra (drive 235 kms / 145 mi)

  Today morning drive to Agra enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, the beautiful capital built in 1640 by the Mughal King Akbar the Great and later abandoned for lack of water. A superb example of Mughal architecture, it stands perfectly preserved in the desert. We also visit the artistically designed mausoleum of Salim Chisty who is reputed to have prayed for a son for Akbar leading to the birth of Salim Jehangir, the builder of the Taj. After our visit here we continue to the city home of the world famous Taj Mahal.
  Overnight at hotel

  • Hotspots : Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri

• Day 6 : Agra

  Our tour of Agra begins with the spectacular Taj Mahal, probably the best known World Heritage Site. Built by Shah Jehan as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj is built of white marble, beautifully carved and inlaid with semi-precious stones. Next we visit Agra Fort followed by Agra town and bazaar. Later we have free time for shopping for replicas of the Taj, handicrafts and various other curios that the descendants of the builders of the Taj are famous for crafting.
  Overnight at hotel

  • Hotspots : Agra Fort, Taj Mahal
  • Themes : Heritage

• Day 7 : Agra - Gwalior

  Today we depart for former princely state of Gwalior caves. The state was formed in the mid 18th censure by Ranoji Sindhia, a Maratha chief Half day tour visiting the Man Mandir built between 1486 and 1517 by Raja Mansingh Later we visit Gujari Mahal- The 15th century Gujari Mahal is a monument to the love of Raja Mansingh Tomar for his intrepid Gujar Queen, Mrignayani.
  Overnight at hotel

  • Hotspots : Gujari Mahal

• Day 8 : Gwalior-Orcha- Khajuraho (BY Train and Road)

  Today we board the famous Shatabdi Express Train to Jhansi and continue by coach to Orchha, an amazing medieval fortress- city located on the shores of the Betwa River. Later visit to Orchha then continue drive to Khajuraho Famous for its Exotic temples built during the apogee of the Chandella dynasty between 950 and 1050 AD. Today only 20 temples remain and these fall into three distinct groups, belonging to two different religions Hinduism and Jainism.
  Overnight at hotel

  • Hotspots : Khajuraho, Orchha

• Day 9 : Khajuraho

  Today we visit the world famous erotic sculptures in Khajuraho. The most important ones include the Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta, Vishvanath and Nandi Temples. Theses beautiful temples strike a perfect balance between architecture and sculpture. The Kandariya, the most exquisite of the temples, is decorated with a profusion of sculptures recognized our afternoon is free to wander in the traditional bazaars of Khajuraho.
  Overnight at hotel

  • Hotspots : Khajuraho

• Day 10 : Khajuraho / Varanasi (flight)

  After further sightseeing in Khajuraho we take a short flight to the holy city of Varanasi. This afternoon we tour the oldest city of India visiting Bharat Mata Temple, home to a large marble relief map of India, the Durga temple, and the Tulsi Manas Mandir. Banaras Hindu University, which has an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb. This evening is free to explore the city's amazing bazaars.
  Overnight at hotel

  • Hotspots : Durga Temple, Khajuraho

• Day 11 : Varanasi / Lucknow (Train)

  Early morning we take a sunrise cruise on the River Ganges. One of the cardinal principles of Hinduism is the belief of the holiness of the Ganges and every morning scores of pilgrims and priests fill the riverbanks performing the holy dip and other rituals. This is a site that has to be seen and experienced as it is so different from anything else one may have seen anywhere else in the world. Later we tour Sarnath, the site of Lord Buddha's first sermon after attaining enlightenment. At Sarnath we meet many Buddhist monks and followers. Then we visit local homes to see in-home silk weaving and soak up some local customs, culture and hospitality. Later we take train to Lucknow.
  Overnight at hotel

• Day 12 : Lucknow

  Today we take full day city tour of Lucknow including Visit the great Imambara, Jama Masjid, Picture gallery, the Clock Tower, Roomi Darwaza, and Residency & Dilkusha Palace.
  Overnight at hotel

• Day 13 : Lucknow / Delhi (Shatabdi Express train)

  Today we are transferred to railway station to board our train to Delhi upon arrival transfer to your hotel.
  Overnight at hotel

• Day 14 : Depart New Delhi / Home

  Morning free for shopping and personal pursuits. In the evening we are transferred to the airport for our flight back home or to connect to another Indian adventure in the South or East of the country.

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