• Explore historic forts and magical palaces
• Watch the sunrise over the Ganges on an early boat trip in Varanasi
• Search for Bengal Tigers in one of north India’s biggest National Parks
• Visit female artisans in Jaipur and enjoy dinner with a local family
• See historic art and architectural treasures
• Enjoy sunset and sunrise visits to the Taj Mahal
• Attend a traditional Hindu prayer ceremony in Varanasi
• Boat ride on Lake Pichola Udaipur
• Admire the erotic sculptures that adorn the World Heritage-listed temples of Khajuraho.
• Sound & Light show at Khajuraho Western set of temples
• Wildlife safaris at Panna National Park

Day 01
Delhi: Arrival at Delhi

Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.

Overnight will be at the hotel.

Day 02
Delhi:

After breakfast at the hotel, start a guided tour of Old Delhi.

Enjoy the rickshaw ride at Old Delhi pedaling through the narrow bylanes of Chandani Chowk.

Later – Explore a museum in the late afternoon or enjoy the hotel.

Overnight will be in Delhi.

Day 03
Delhi:

Breakfast will be at the hotel.

Proceed for a sightseeing tour of New Delhi, which reflects the legacy of the British left behind. The division between New and Old Delhi is the division between the capitals of the British and the Mughals respectively.

Evening: Proceed for visiting the beautiful Akshardham Temple. It is a modern temple but architecture is fabulous and is a must see from cultural and architectural point of views.

Spend night at Delhi.

Day 04
Delhi – Udaipur:
By Air

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Take an early afternoon flight to Udaipur. Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR – a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.

Reach and check in at the hotel. Proceed for Evening private Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola.

Overnight will be at Udaipur.

Day 05
Udaipur:

Breakfast will be at the hotel.

Proceed for a sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.

Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local folk Museum.

Enjoy a hot local lunch and return to Udaipur.

Day 06
Udaipur – Jaipur:
By Road in 6 hr

Breakfast will be at the hotel.

Drive to Jaipur. Reach and relax. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight will be in Jaipur.

Day 07
Jaipur:

Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort after breakfast. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
Proceed for the rest of the sightseeing of the city.

Today – afternoon you will proceed for the Jeep safari at Jhalana Leopard Safari Park for Leopard spotting.

Jhalana Nature Park is a 700+ hectre reserve forest area that is open to visitors for bird watching and jeep safaris. It is home to around 41 leopards, which are quite visible to the wildlife lovers who came here.

Overnight will be at Jaipur.

Day 08
Jaipur – Agra:
By Road in 6 hr

Via Fatehpur Sikri

After breakfast proceed to Fatehpur sikri. The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience.

Continue your drive to Agra. Relax at the hotel. Overnight will be at Agra.

Day 09
Agra:

Agra conjures images of the Taj Mahal, the impressive Agra Fort as well as the historically seeped Fatehpur Sikri. Poised on the banks of Yamuna, Agra is every bit a tourist hub, with its much sought after Mughal era architectural wonders, mausoleums, bustling marketplaces or chowks, hordes of rickshaws and buzzing guides.

After an eventful day spent in visiting the famous tourist sites of Agra, spend the night relaxing in the comfort of your hotel.

Overnight will be at Agra.

Day 10
Agra – Jhansi:
By Train

Jhansi – Panna National Park:
By road in 4 hr
Via Orchha

Breakfast will be at the hotel. You will be transferred to the station for the train to Jhansi.

Reach Jhansi and transfer to Orchha, 12 km away. It is a medieval city founded by the BUNDELA rulers with palaces and temples of the 16th & 17th century – which has remarkably withstood the onslaught of time. The town is known for its CHATTRIS which were built in the memory of the kings and the place is flanked by the river BETWA.

Continue your drive to PANNA NATIONAL PARK.

Enjoy your stay at the Lodge.

Day 11 & 12
Panna National Park:

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives.

Enjoy your stay at the Lodge.

Day 13
Panna National Park – Khajuraho:
By road in ½ hr

Khajuraho – Varanasi:
By Air

Morning – check out and drive to Khajuraho after early breakfast.

Situated in the northernmost part of Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is famous for its enchanting temples and its legendary Khajuraho dance festival. Famous for its erotic architecture, the carvings include, women writing a letter, applying eye makeup, combing her tresses, dancing & playing with her child. Her innocent, blushed, charming, seductive, ardent beauty, all depicted in exquisitely sculptured details.

Take an afternoon flight to Varanasi.

Varanasi is probably one of the most ancient living cities in India. From time immemorial it has been a great religious center for Hindus and one of their most sacred places of pilgrimage, being visited by millions of people every year.

Reach and check in at the hotel. Relax.

Enjoy the evening AARTI at the GHATS. The guide will be giving a commentary to you on the proceedings and meanings of the chants during the AARTI of the river.

Overnight will be spent at Varanasi.

Day 14
Varanasi:

In the early morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world’s oldest and most important religions. Return for breakfast to the hotel.

Proceed for a day guided tour of Varanasi.

Also visit Sarnath 5 miles out of Varanasi where the great Buddha enhanced the sanctity of Varanasi by choosing the environs of the city to preach his first sermon at Sarnath, (only 10 Kms away) after attaining enlightenment.
Evening at leisure and free to explore.

Overnight will be in Varanasi.

Day 15
Varanasi – Delhi – Departure:
By Air

Breakfast will be at the hotel. Proceed to the airport for flight to Delhi. Reach and board the flight for home or to the next destionation with sweet memories of India.

Tour ends