Classic India Tour (11 Nights - 12 Days)

Classic India Tour is one of the most popular tour of India for first time visitor.

Itinerary (11 Nights - 12 Days)

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  1

  ARRIVAL - DELHI

  On arrival at Delhi airport our representative having a placard displaying your name will meet you at the airport to pick you up and transfer to the hotel.

• Day
  2

  DELHI TOUR

  Morning we will start our day to explore the Delhi. It is divided in two parts (like other city in India) – Old Delhi and New Delhi. We will start our tour from Old Delhi.  We will visit Raj Ghat – the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid – the largest mosque in India.
  
  Following the Old Delhi Tour, we will proceed for New Delhi Tour.  We will visit to the Humayun’s Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue – Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President’s Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave..

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  3

  DELHI - JAIPUR (270MKMS / 5 HRS)

  Morning after breakfast, drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival check into hotel.  Car and driver available for shopping/ local bazaar visit.

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  4

  JAIPUR TOUR

  Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort.
  
  

  AMBER FORT PALACE- Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression. Continue sight- seeing.
  
  

  PANNA MEENA KA KUND - Also known as Panna Mian Ki Baoli, the step well was built in sixteenth century. It is one of the most visited tourist spots in and around Jaipur. This beautiful well has a unique architecture with criss-cross steps arranged on three sides with small niches created into the walls. The fourth side has a multi-storeyed balcony. The doorways are located at a lower level and one can find octagonal gazebos here which make this place quite attractive. According to the local residents, it is impossible for a person to use the same stairs to get down and go upstairs. It is one of the mysteries of the place and all the tourists visiting here try doing this
  
  

  JAL MAHAL - One of the most wonderful sights in Jaipur is the beautiful Jal Mahal or Lake Palace. The light, sand coloured stone walls and the deep blue of the water make for a wonderful contrast. The palace appears to float in the centre of Man Sagar Lake, where its magnificent exteriors can be enjoyed by tourists.
  
  

  CITY PALACE- A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
  
  

  JANTAR MANTAR- This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
  
  

  HAWA MAHAL- The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-story structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women

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  5

  JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA (210 KMS) (05 HRS)

  After breakfast, drive to Jaipur Agra visit to Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri was awarded the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Following the tour drive to Agra. Upon arrival check into hotel.

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  6

  AGRA

  Morning we will visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise. (Close On Friday). Taj Mahal is selected as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The beautiful architecture on the banks of the holy river Yamuna is constructed from the purest form of white marble that sparkles during the day. The incredible monument is not only a ‘Symbol of Love’ but is also an unmatched artistic creation of 22,000 laborer’s from the 17th century. The most attractive mausoleum on earth attracts one and all, and whoever visits India must visit Taj Mahal at least once in their lifetime.

  After Breakfast we will visit Agra Fort, Itmad Ud Daula Tomb, Sikandra Tomb and Mehtab Bagh.

  Agra Fort. is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty.

  Itmad Ud Daula - Itimad-ud-Daulah, is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra. Often described as a "Jewel box" & sometime called the "Baby Taj", the tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.

  SIKANDRA TOMB: . The emperor got his tomb monument constructed while he was alive as his final resting place. His son Jehangir finished the complete construction which is totally done with sandstone and white marble. The monument that is found in Sikandra within the suburbs of Agra is built over a region of 119 acres surrounded by lovely gardens designed by the Emperor Akbar

  Moonlight Garden or Mehtab Bagh: The Mehtab Bagh in Agra is laid out in just right symmetry and alignment with the Taj Mahal and it was intentionally built as an integral part of the original design of the Taj Mahal during the period from 1631 to 1635 A.D. It has been named as the 'Mehtab Bagh' or 'The Moon Garden' because it is an ideal point for viewing the Taj Mahal in romantic moonlight.

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  AGRA - JHANSI (TRAIN) - ORCCHA - KHAJURAHO (04 HRS)

  Early Morning Transfer to Railway Station to connect Train Shatabdi Exp. for Jhansi After arrival drive to Khajuraho via visiting Orchha historical site with magnificent temples and monuments. Some of the Palaces were decorated with painted murals, which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela school of Painting. Visit Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Raj Praveen Mahal, Chaturbhuj Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Orchha Palace and Panoramic view of Betwa River. Continue your drive to Khajuraho. On arrival check into hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

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  8

  KHAJURAHO (Jungle Safari + Tour)

  Morning explore Khajuraho, is worldly known for its magnificent temples of erotica built between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D. Khajuraho - is world heritage town, the temples are scattered in an area of 8 sq km. After relaxation take a sightseeing tour of Western group of Temples consisting of the massive Laxman Temple dedicated to lord Vishnu, the Laxmi and Varaha temples dedicated to Vishnu's consort Laxman, the Kandariya Mahadev temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Chausath Yogini temple dedicated to goddess Kali. Also visit Archaeological museum with its collection of stone sculptures of the Chandela dynasty. 
  
  

  This afternoon you will take a drive out to Panna National Park located about 1 hours drive away, for an afternoon safari by jeep. Later come back to Khauraho.

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  9

  KHAJURAHO - VARANASI (07 HRS)

  Morning after breakfast drive to Varanasi. Upon arrival check into hotel. 
  
  Evening, we will attend the evening Aarti ceremony.

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  10

  VARANASI TOUR

  Early morning boat ride with a walking tour in old part of the city. Sunrise boat ride is the main attractions of Varanasi. With this you will experience the culture which used to be 3000 BC and still continue with same enthusiasm. The early-morning light is inspiring, and all the color and uproar of pilgrims bathing and performing puja unfurl before you. You will witness the daily rituals of Hindu life style which will be more than an exotic experience during your Varanasi morning boat ride.
  
  

  After breakfast, it is the time to visit to the city of Kashi Vishvanath. This religious tour of Varanasi takes you to some of the top pilgrimage sites of the city that cannot be ignored while in the city like Vishwanath temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Sankat Mochan, Annapurna Temple, and Manas Mandir are some popular pilgrimage sites in Varanasi that you will be visiting on this expedition. 
  
  

  Later move towards Sarnath, which is also considered as a World Heritage Site under UNESCO. It is the place where Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon. Then pay a visit to Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar and Sarnath Museum.

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  VARANASI - DELHI (FLIGHT)

  After Breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Delhi airport and transfer to hotel

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  12

  DELHI - DEPARTURE

  After breakfast, transfer to airport to board the flight to onward destination.