Culture Tour

06 Nights / 07 Days

(Delhi – Varanasi – Khajuraho – Orcha/Jhansi - Agra - Jaipur)

India, Hindustan or Bharath this country is been called by many names. It is the land of dreams and romance where beauty beckons, culture echoes, diversity delights and tradition talks. Those who reach India are greeted with a gracious Namaste denoting warmth, hospitality and respect - a tradition in tune with the country’s age-old motto “Athithi Devo Bhava” where the guest is treated as God. Blessed with mist clad mountain ranges, deep blue seas, enigmatic deserts, golden beaches, emerald green valleys, palm fringed backwaters on the one hand and unique art forms, exciting fairs and festivals, interesting pilgrim centres, exclusive heritage sites, royal forts, majestic monuments, architectural marvels and exotic flora and fauna on the other, this legendary land is unique in all aspects. Encounter and explore this wonderful peninsular that is India, the land that projects love and humanity - surrounded by the grand snow capped Himalayan ranges in the North, the magnificent coastline offered by the Arabian Sea in the West, the vast Bay of Bengal in the East, and the awesome and deep Indian Ocean in the South.

“In religion, India is the only millionaire – the one land that all men desire to see, and having seen once, by even a glimpse would not give that glimpse for all the shows of all the rest of the globe combined” - MARK TWAIN

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi

On arrival at Delhi airport, assist you by our tour Representative and transfer you to Hotel.

Delhi is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Having been the capital of several empires in ancient India, Delhi was a major city in the old trade routes from northwest India to the Gangetic Plains. Many ancient monuments, archaeological sites and remains of national importance have been erected in its history. The Mughals built a section of the city (now known as Old City or Old Delhi) that served as the capital of Mughal Empire for a long period. During the British Raj, New Delhi was built as an administrative quarter of the city. New Delhi was declared the capital of India after India gained independence from British rule in 1947.

Overnight at Delhi

Day 02 : Delhi– Varanasi (by Flight 6E-308 @ 0900 / 1020 Hours)

Varanasi, the holy city of India, is also known by the name of Kashi and Benaras. Kashi, the city of Moksha for Hindus since centuries, is known for its fine-quality silks, 'paan' and Benares Hindu University and Avimukta of the ancient days; Varanasi is the most popular pilgrimage point for the Hindus. One of the seven holiest cities, Varanasi city is also one the Shakti Peethas and one of the twelve Jyotir Linga sites in India. In Hinduism it is believed that those who die and are cremated here get an instant gateway to liberation from the cycle of births and re-births. Considered as the abode of Lord Shiva, Varanasi is situated on the banks of River Ganges, which is believed to have the power of washing away all of one's sins.

In the morning after breakfast take a flight for Varanasi. After reach there check in at hotel. Post lunch visit Sarnath - Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Singhpur, a village approximately one km away from the site, was the birthplace of Shreyansanath, the eleventh Tirthankara of Jainism, and a temple dedicated to him. And visit Museum at Sarnath, scene of Buddha's first sermon. Then back to Varanasi and participated in Aarti Ceremony at Ganga Ghat in the evening then go to hotel.

Overnight at Varanasi

Day 03 : Varanasi – Khajuraho (by flight)

Early morning go for boat ride at River Ganges and see the panoramic view of sunrise then back to hotel and take breakfast after this visit Varanasi city and then take a flight for Khajuraho and after reach there explore the exquisite temples of Khajuraho. The Khajuraho temples were built in the span of a hundred years, from 950 - 1050 AD, in a truly inspired burst of creativity. Of the 85 original temples, 22 have survived till today to constitute one of the world’s great artistic wonders. Kandariya Mahadev Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Other temples in the group are Chausath Yogini, Chitragupta, Vishwanath, Lakshmana, Matangeshwara, Devi Jagadamba, Parvati, Lakshmi and Varahatemples, each with its own history, presiding deity and points of interest. After exploring these temples go to hotel

Overnight stay at Khajuraho.

Day 04 : Khajuraho – Jhansi (By Road) / Jhansi – Agra (By train)

Morning after breakfast leave for Jhansi by road, enroute visit Orcha (1hr). Orcha -it was the capital of the Bundela Rajputs between 1531 and 1783.The palaces and temples built by them retain much of their pristine perfection. Some of the palaces were decorated with painted murals which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela School of painting. Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Ram Raja Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple. After sightseeing drop to Jhansi Railway station after reach Agra transfer you at hotel.

Overnight stay Agra

Day 05 : Agra - Jaipur (241 Kms - 5 Hours)

After breakfast drive to Agra - A city in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state, is home to the iconic Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built for the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth in 1631. Visit Taj Mahal (A famous UNESCO world heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World), after visit that magnificent building, visit Agra Fort (which is also a UNESCO heritage site) - Where you can see beautiful and stunning Mughal architecture. And after visit all Monuments drive to Jaipur. After reach there go to Hotel.

Overnight stay at Jaipur

Day 06 : Jaipur

Jaipur is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan in Northern India. The city of Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Jai Singh II, the Raja of Amer who ruled from 1688 to 1743. Jaipur is known as the Pink City of India.

In the morning after breakfast go for Jaipur city tour and first visit Amer fort (by elephant) - The Amber Fort set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. It was constructed by Raja Man Singh I in 1592. And Hawa Mahal from outside( Wind Palace), Jantar Mantar (Observatory) – it is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, and completed in 1738 CE. It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. City Palace - City Palace, Jaipur, which includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces and other buildings, is a palace complex in Jaipur,The palace was built between 1729 and 1732, initially by Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. Then back to hotel.

Overnight at Jaipur

Day 07 : Jaipur – Delhi (272 Kms - 6 Hours)

After breakfast in the Morning Drive towards Delhi and go for half day Delhi city tour visit India Gate– is called the All India War Memorial, Rajpath - meaning "King's Way" is the ceremonial boulevard in New Delhi, Rashtrapati Bhawan (outside) - residence of the President of India.Red fort(Outside) - The Red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort (Lal Qila) rise 33-m above the clamour of Old Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal emperors. The walls, built in 1638, were designed to keep out invaders, now they mainly keep out the noise and confusion of the city. And After Dinner Drop you at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to connect your return/ onward flight.