Arrive at the New Delhi International airport. Our representative will assist you in getting transferred to your pre booked hotel. Check in, and relax for the day. Stay overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, get ready for the city tour of New Delhi as well as Old Delhi. Visit Qutub Minar raised by Qutub- u- din in 1199 either as a victory tower or as a minaret to the adjacent mosque; Lotus Temple completed in 1986, the Bahai temple set amidst pools and gardens, and adherents of any faith are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate silently according to their own religion; India Gate built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931; the mughals brought with them a love for gardens, fountains and water, the first mature example of Mughal architecture in India, Humayun's Tomb was built by the emperor's grieving widow, Haji Begum, in 1565 AD; Jama Masjid one of the Architectural gift given by Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques not only in Delhi but in India. Completed in 1658 this Mosque has three gateways, four angle towers and two 40 m high minarets. And in the evening enjoy the sound and light show at Red Fort was made in 1639, when Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. Built in Red Sand stone this imposing fort is 3 kms in perimeter with the height of the wall varying from 18 to 30 meters at places. Return back to the hotel and stay overnight.
After breakfast at, get driven to Jaipur, the Pink City, founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the ruler of Amber. Reach Jaipur and check in the pre-booked hotel. In the evening enjoy shopping in the Ramganj Bazar for shoes or jutis as they are called, Kishanpol Bazar for tie and dye textiles, Maniharon Ka Rasta (Tripolia Bazar) for lac bangles and other items, Achrol House, Subhash Chowk for carpets, Khajano Ka Rasta for marble carving, and Sanganer village for block printing, hand-made paper and blue pottery. Return and stay overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, get ready to explore the beautiful architecture of Amer Fort which used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan, till Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727, Jal Mahal on the way to Amer, this small palace is set in the middle of Man Sagar Lake and Hawa Mahal 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. Followed by City Palace a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture, it houses a Seven storeyed Chandra Mahal in the centre, which affords a fine view of the gardens and the city, Jantar Mantar built in 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the huge masonary instruments were used to study the movement of constellations and stars in the sky and Birla Temple. In the evening enjoy the cultural performances and dinner at Chokhi Dhani. Return and stay overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out and get driven to Agra. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri, also known as the "Ghost City". Its gate, Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world is the main attraction of the town. Fatehpur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory. Reach Agra and check in your pre-booked hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Early morning we leave to see the magnificent piece of architecture the Taj Mahal, perhaps the most photographed monument in the world. A dawn visit to the fabled Taj Mahal to witness the magical effects caused by the reflections of the changing colors of the rising Sun on this brilliant white marble building. Later we return back to our hotel for breakfast.
Later, check out and visit Red Fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structures; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was constructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan.
In the evening get driven to Agra railway station to board the overnight train to Varanasi.
Arrive Varanasi and our company driver will assist you at the Mughalsarai railway station. He will then take you straight to the hotel in Varanasi. Reach the hotel and check in. You can keep your luggage and get fresh. Later in the day enjoy the tour of Varanasi including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Benaras Hindu University, and Monkey Temple. Return to the hotel in the evening and retire to bed.
Early in the morning drive to Dashaswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the river Ganges to see the various cremation Ghats, which provide an insight into the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. Sunrise on the riverfront, as seen from a boat, can be spiritually uplifting sight. Thereafter, take a walk through the narrow alleys experiencing the life of the locals with your guide. Get back to the hotel for your breakfast.
We go for the guided tour of Sarnath, one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC. monuments. In the evening we return to the Dashashwamedh Ghat where you will attend the evening aarti. Return and stay overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and get driven to Varanasi airport to board the flight to Delhi. On reaching Delhi, our driver will assist you in getting transferred to the hotel for night stay.
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and get driven to the Delhi airport for boarding flight to your onward destination. Services from Travelofi end here.
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