Harmeet Singh Travel Specialist W Travels +91 11 41649030 / +91 9810311292 http://wtravels.in [email protected] Classical India 10nights/ 11days Page 2 of 18 TRIP SUMMARY Arrive Delhi Pick up from airport and transfer to hotel Delhi Delhi Sightseeing Lunch during sightseeing Dinner options Delhi - Jaipur (265kms/ 5hrs approx) NIght visit Albert Hall Museum Dinner options Jaipur Jaipur Sightseeing Lunch during sightseeing Dinner options Delhi - Abhaneri - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (245kms/ 5hrs approx) Abhaneri Sightseeing Lunch enroute Fatehpur Sikri Sightseing Dinner options Agra - Gwalior (204kms/ 4hrs approx) Agra Sightseeing Lunch during sightseeing Dinner options Page 3 of 18 Gwalior - Orchha (120kms/ 2hrs approx) Gwalior Sightseeing Lunch Orchha Sightseeing Dinner options Orchha - Khajuraho (178kms/ 4hrs approx) Lunch Khajuraho Sightseeing Dinner options Khajuraho - Varanasi (flight) Lunch during sightseeing Evening Holy Ganga Aarti on Ghat Dinner options Varanasi Varanasi Boat Ride Varanasi Sightseeing Lunch during sightseeing Dinner options Varansi - Delhi (flight) Page 4 of 18 ARRIVE DELHI Pick-up Pick up from airport and transfer to hotel On arrival at airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel. Rest time free and easy for personal activities relax. Overnight at hotel. DELHI Breakfast at hotel. Delhi Sightseeing City tour of Delhi visit Red Fort the residence of the Mughal emperor for nearly 200 years, until 1857. Cycle rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk Bazar. Visit Jama Masjid (Mosque) opposite the fort one of the largest mosques in the world, built by Shah Jahan. Raj Gath: The memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination. India Gate: The 42m high stone "Arch of Triumph", erected in the memory of Indian soldiers who died in the First World War; Drive through Rajpath "Kingsway" a VVIP area of Delhi including Rashtrapati Bhawan.Humayun’s Tomb: Build by wife of Humayun, the second mughal king. It is an early example of Mughal architecture. Qutab Minar: The building complex dated back on the onset of Muslim rule in India and are fine examples of Afghan architecture. Lotus Temple: In the heart of New Delhi, the bustling capital of India, a lotus-shaped outline has etched itself on the consciousness of the city's inhabitants, capturing their imagination, fuelling their curiosity, and revolutionizing the concept of worship. [Red Fort & Lotus Temple remain closed on Monday's]. Page 5 of 18 Lunch during sightseeing Lunch during the tour at your choice of restaurant on direct payment basis. Our guide can suggest the restaurant of your choice meal and within your budget. Dinner options Dinner at your choice of restaurant or at your hotel on direct payment basis. Overnight at hotel. DELHI - JAIPUR (265KMS/ 5HRS APPROX) Breakfast at hotel drive to Jaipur check in at hotel. Lunch en route at highway restaurant or in hotel on direct payment basis. Rest time to visit the colorful local market Johari Bazaar or any place of your interest without guide. NIght visit Albert Hall Museum Page 6 of 18 The Albert Hall was completed in 1887 by the architect Samuel Swinton Jacob. The temporary museum and the exhibition whose artifacts had been collected from several parts of India and its neighbourhood were merged and shifted to their permanent home in the new museum. The building itself became an integral part of the display, its Indo-Saracenic architecture and stone ornamentation, became a source of reference for varied classical Indian styles of design from Mughal to Rajput. Even the corridors were decorated with murals in a variety of styles including the Ramayan, reproducing paintings from illustrations in the Persian Razmnama prepared for Emperor Akbar. European, Egyptian, Chinese, Greek and Babylonian civilizations were portrayed in the other murals to enable the people of the region to compare and contrast them with their own and develop their knowledge of history and art. Dinner options Dinner at your choice of restaurant or at your hotel on direct payment basis. Overnight at hotel. JAIPUR Breakfast at hotel full day sightseeing of Jaipur Jaipur Sightseeing Visit Amber Fort and enjoy Elephant Ride. Raja Man Singh the Rajput commander of Akbar’s army constructed the fortress palace in the end of 16th century. Amber is superb example of Rajput architecture, situated on a hilltop, overlooking a lake. Amber Fort is known for its unique artistic style, blending both Hindu and Muslim (Mughal) elements, and its ornate and breathtaking artistic mastery. The fort borders the Maota Lake. Jaigarh Fort or Fort of Victory considered to be one of the most well fortified structures in India. The magnificent fort was constructed by Sawai Singh of Jaipur in 1726 in order to tighten the security of Amber and Jaipur. Situated on the top of the hill the fort provides the stunning view of the Jaipur town and magnificent amber fort. The main highlights of the fort are massive Cannon, fortification, museum, palaces, temples and the magnificent water tanks. Jai Van is claimed to be the largest cannon on wheels in the world. The length of the barrel of this cannon is 20 ft. 2 inches, the diameter 8 ft. 7 inches and it weighs 50 tons. The range of the gun is 22 miles and it consumes 100kgs of gunpowder for every shot. Page 7 of 18 Afternoon city tour of Jaipur,visiting Main tourist attractions of Jaipur. City Palace situated in the heart of the old City, it occupies about one seventh of the old city area. The palace is a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture and house fine collection of textiles, costumes and armory. Palace of the Winds built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, is the most recognizable monument of Jaipur. The 5 storied stunning semi-octagonal monument having 152 windows with over hanging latticed balconies is a fine piece of Rajput architecture. Observatory Maharaja Jai Singh was a great astronomer of his time. He built here extraordinary (and very accurate) stargazing Observatory here named as “Jantar Mantar”. Laxmi Narayan Temple known for the intricate marble carvings in white marble, popularly known as Birla Temple. Overnight at hotel. Lunch during sightseeing Lunch during the tour at your choice of restaurant on direct payment basis. Our guide can suggest the restaurant of your choice meal and within your budget. Dinner options Dinner at your choice of restaurant or at your hotel on direct payment basis. Overnight at hotel. DELHI - ABHANERI - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA (245KMS/ 5HRS APPROX) Page 8 of 18 Breakfast at hotel drive to Agra en route visit Abhaneri step well & Fatehpur Sikri. Abhaneri Sightseeing Abhaneri is a small village popular for the amazing 'Baoris' (step wells) and Harshat Mata Temple. The village of Abhaneri is believed to be established by the King Raja Chand. Originally Abhaneri was named as Abha Nagri, which means the city of brightness, but due to mispronunciation of the term, it is changed to the present name. In the present day, this city of brightness is in ruins; still it attracts tourists from across the globe. Abhaneri is prominent for 'Baoris', which are the unique invention of the natives for harvesting rain water. Amongst the other step wells, Chand Baori is the most popular one. This colossal step well is located in front of the Harshat Mata Temple. Chand Baori is one of India's deepest and largest step wells. The huge tank with delicate carvings is certainly delightful to the eyes. Lunch enroute En route stop for lunch at midway restaurant. Fatehpur Sikri Sightseing Fatehpur Sikri: built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 yrs. Due to scarcity of water. Predominately, a red sandstone construction sprawling over a Page 9 of 18 huge area, the architectural style is very much in tune with emperor’s dream & partakes of both Hindu & Muslim styles. See the graceful buildings including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other places. Dinner options Dinner at your choice of restaurant or at your hotel on direct payment basis. Overnight at hotel. AGRA - GWALIOR (204KMS/ 4HRS APPROX) Breakfast at hotel Agra Sightseeing Sunrise visit Taj Mahal: One of the Seven Wonder of the World was build by Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was completed in 1651. This symbol of love was build in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Described as the most extravagant monument ever build for love. It was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of white marble took 22 years to complete. Ustad Ahamad Lahori, a Parsian Architect, is said to be the main designer and planer of this magnificent memorial. On full moon night, the glory of the Taj is at its best. (Taj Mahal remain closed on every Friday) Agra Fort: build by the famed Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565AD, the fort is Page 10 of 18 predominantly of red sandstone. Construction of the massive red sandstone Agra Fort on the bank of the Yamuna River was begun by Emperor Akbar in 1565, though additions were made up until the rule of his grandson, Shah Jahan region it has partially become Palace. The fort presents a good sampling of their favoured architectural styles. Akbar drew on Islamic and Hindu traditions and the result is eclectic. By Shah Jahan's time the style had become so homogenized that it is impossible to separate the Hindu and Muslim strands. The Diwan-I-Am (public audience hall) the beautiful Diwan-I-Khas (private audience hall) were also added by Shah Jahan. Itmad-ud-daulah's Tomb; Built between 1622 and 1628 by Empress Nur Jahan for her father, boasts of marble trellis work and inlaid with-precious stones, this mausoleum on the opposite bank of the Yamuna from the Taj, exhibits a strong Persian influence.