HEART OF INDIA WITH VARANASI
To take a fast glimpse of India, the Golden triangle is the most preferred tour. Northern India conjures up memorable and colourful images including Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. You will witness the fast-developing Capital of India- Delhi, the most romantic building in the World, The Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, the finest preserved deserted city in India and The Pink City of Jaipur, home to the wonderful former Maharaja Palace and splendid hilltop Amber Palace.
Gwalior, famous for its marvellous palaces, old temples, and the Medieval fort. Being the birthplace of the great musician Tansen, the city is also highlighted for its majestic history and rich cultural heritage. Khajuraho, a UNESCO world heritage site, best known for its rich historical charm, which shades of 85 Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist temples, the Khajuraho Group of Monuments enjoy fame for stunning nagara-style architecture and erotic sculptures that grace the temples to see all of life – JOY, LOVE, DIVINITY and WAR.
Lying on the banks of the holy River Ganges, breathes Varanasi, – many names of this city -Kashi, Banaras, Varanasi …which is believed to be the oldest living city in the world. For centuries, the Hindus believed that dying here and getting cremated along the banks of Ganges allows one to break the cycle of re-birth and attain salvation. With intimate rituals of life and death being parallelly performed on the Ghats, walk through the busy alleyways, or watch the sunrise from a boat for an unforgettable experience.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 01: Delhi
Day 02: Delhi
Day 03: Delhi – Jaipur (258 Kms – 4½ Hrs)
Day 04: Jaipur
Day 05: Jaipur –Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (242 Kms – 4½ Hrs)
Day 06: Agra
Day 07: Agra – Gwalior (120 Kms – 2½ Hrs)
Day 08: Gwalior
Day 09: Gwalior – Orchha (125 Kms – 2½ Hrs)
Day 10: Orchha – Khajuraho (180 Kms – 3½ Hrs)
Day 11: Khajuraho
Day 12: Khajuraho – Varanasi (By Air)
Day 13: Varanasi – Delhi (By Air)
Day 14: Delhi