Day 01 Arrive Delhi
 Upon arrival in Delhi airport you are met and transferred to your pre booked Hotel.
Afternoon visit to the Lotus Temple.
Evening Welcome dinner at local Restaurant.
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 02 Delhi
Morning Full day city tour of New and Old Delhi visiting Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb,India Gate, Rastrapati Bhawan and the Parliament Street,Raj Ghat, Red Fort, Jama Masjid and the Chandni Chowk.
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 03 Delhi-Mandawa (by surface)
 After breakfast leave by surface for Mandawa. Upon arrival in Mandawa check in at your pre booked hotel.
Afternoon visit to Havelis with fresco paintings of Mandawa and Shekhawati Region.
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 04 Mandawa-Jaipur (by surface)
After breakfast leave by surface for Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur check in at your pre booked hotel.
Afternoon visit to the local market in Jaipur.
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 05 Jaipur
 Today morning we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super example of Rajput (medieval Hindu) style Architecture.
Afternoon - tour of City Palace and Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of Winds – a five-storied structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the Royal household to watch everyday life.
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 06 Jaipur-Agra (by surface) Via-Bharatpur and Fatehpursikri
After break fast leave by surface for Agra enroute visit Bharatpur and Fatehpursikri. Upon arrival in Agra check in at your Pre booked hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 07 Agra
 Very early morning visit the Famous Taj Mahal at Sunrise. This is a Breathtaking view- the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building' s stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking.
(Every Friday Taj Mahal is Closed)
After viewing Taj Mahal we return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast proceed for the city tour of Agra visiting the Agra Fort and Itmad- Ud-Daulah and visit to the local Market.
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 08 Agra-Jhansi (by Shatabdi Express Departure 0712 hrs Arrive Jhansi at 1039 hrs) Jhansi-Orcha (by surface)
 Morning you are transferred to the Agra Railway Station to board Shatabdi Express Departure at 0712 hrs for Jhansi. Upon arrival in Jhansi Railway station at 1039 hrs you are met and transferred to Orcha. Upon arrival in Orcha check in at your pre booked hotel.
Afternoon tour of Orchha - walk by the century old temples and forts,
each with its own poignant history, and rest amidst the beauty of the ruins. Amongst the various imposing edifices, of particular interest are the Jehangiri Mahal, built by Raja Bir Singh Deo to commemorate the visit ofMoghul Emperor Jehangir, the Raj Mahal and the Laxmi Narayan Temple, both noted for their fine frescoes and mural . Overnight at Hotel
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 09 Orcha-Khajuraho (by surface)
 After breakfast leave by surface for Khajuraho. Upon arrival in Khajuraho check in at your pre booked hotel.
Morning tour of the spectacular ninth to thirteenth century temples of Khajuraho, built by Chandela kings, the temples are exquisitely carved with graceful statues and frieze Gods and Goddesses.
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 10 Khajuraho-Varanasi (by Flight)
Today you are transferred to Khajuraho airport to board flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi airport you are met and transferred to your pre booked hotel.
In the afternoon proceed to the village of Sarnath on the outskirts of town. It was in this Deer Park that the Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Visit the Park and Museum. Sarnath was made center of Buddhist worship by the emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. We will visit the Main Shrine and Ashoka' s Pillar. In the Archaeological Museum we will see the beautifully carved capital from the pillar along with many other priceless Buddhist artifacts.
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 11 Varanasi
 Varanasi formerly known as Benares, is the city where the Hindu followers came to bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges . Early this morning get ready for a dawn boat ride on the River Ganges. The Ganges is the most sacred and venerated river in India. Besides the ritualistic aspect of Hinduism ( thread ceremony, head shaving food to the departed souls etc.) also see the bathing. Laundry and the Cremations of the dead that take place here on the banks of the river. After the boat ride walk through the fascinating narrow twisting lanes of the city to watch the performance of various Hindu rituals by the pilgrims.
After the boat trip on the Ganges we return back to the hotel. After breakfast we will proceed for a city tour. Visiting Bharat Mata Temple, Vishweshwara Temple, Benares Hindu University
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 12 Varanasi-Delhi (by Flight)
Today you are transferred to Varanasi Airport to board flight for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi airport you are met and transferred to your pre booked hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 13 Leave Delhi (check out at 12 Noon)
Today you are transferred to Delhi airport to board flight for your onward journey.
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