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Grand Monuments & Temples in North India

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
13 days and 12 nights
India (New Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Orchha, Agra, Jaipur)
India (New Delhi)

Description

Grand Monuments and Temples in North India tour provide you with a full-fledged glimpse of India's royal and cultural heritage. Explore the historic monuments in Delhi then fly to Lucknow renowned for graceful monuments & architecture. Begin drive from here to the sacred city Ayodhya, the birth place of Lord Rama. Then to Varanasi the sacred oldest living city in the world famous for series of temple, ghats on the river bank and Sarnath the pilgrimage sites for Buddhist. Drive to Prayagraj another pilgrimage destination for Hindus. Then head to see the sensuous moods of the temples in Khajuraho & graceful chhatris of Orchha. Witness the immortal beauty of the Taj Mahal in Agra. Explore royal pink city Jaipur fort, palaces, museum & markets.
Grand Monuments and Temples in North India tour provide you with a full-fledged glimpse of India's royal and cultural heritage. Explore the historic monuments in Delhi then fly to Lucknow renowned for graceful monuments & architecture. Begin drive from here to the sacred city Ayodhya, the birth place of Lord Rama. Then to Varanasi the sacred oldest living city in the world famous for series of temple, ghats on the river bank and Sarnath the pilgrimage sites for Buddhist. Drive to Prayagraj another pilgrimage destination for Hindus. Then head to see the sensuous moods of the temples in Khajuraho & graceful chhatris of Orchha. Witness the immortal beauty of the Taj Mahal in Agra. Explore royal pink city Jaipur fort, palaces, museum & markets.

Category

 
3 Star Hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 5 Stars
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Program

Day 1:
Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Rest time free to relax and personal activities.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 2:
Delhi
Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 3:
Delhi - Lucknow (flight)
Transfer to airport to board flight for Lucknow. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Later city tour visit Bara Imambara, British Residency, Chattar Manzil, Jama Masjid & Rumi Darwaza. Drive pass government colonial building which include Vidhan Bhavan, Secretariat & Hazratganj a major shopping area of Lucknow.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 4:
Lucknow - Ayodhya (135kms)
Later drive to Ayodhya check in at hotel. Visit Lord Sri Ram Temple and ceveral other religious and historical places which include Ram Ki paidi, Jain Temple, Birla Temple, Gulab Bari, Kanak Bhawan.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 5:
Ayodhya - Varanasi (200kms)
Later drive to Varanasi check in at hotel. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti, a magical ritual held every evening at sunset on the banks of the holy Ganges.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 6:
Varanasi
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit. Later visit Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple & Sarnath Temple complex including the Great Dhamekh Stupa. If time permit visit Ram Nagar Fort & Museum.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 7:
Varanasi - Prayagraj (120kms)
Drive to Prayagraj check in at hotel. Later visit Sangam confluence, Allahabad Fort & Anand Bhawan.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 8:
Prayagraj - Khajuraho (290kms)
Drive to Khajuraho check in at hotel. Later visit exceptionally well maintained Khajuraho temples built in the short span of 100 years from 950-1050AD by Chandela dynasty. Evening light & sound show. 
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 9:
Khajuraho - Orchha (180kms)
Drive to Orchha check in at hotel. Later visit Orchha Fort complex & Cenotaphs.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 10:
Orchha - Agra (220kms)
Drive to Agra enroute visit Gwalior Fort known for its great architecture and rich past. Arrive Agra check in at hotel. 
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 11:
Agra - Jaipur (245kms)
Sunrise visit Taj Mahal followed by Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb. Later drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri step. Arrive Jaipur check in at hotel. 
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 12:
Jaipur
Visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla temple & local market.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 13:
Jaipur - Delhi/ Departure
Drive to Delhi airport to board late evening or late night flight for onward destination.
Meal plan: B.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 12 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Delhi - Lucknow flight
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4 StarsNew Delhi   New Delhi - Delhi Airport
2 4 StarsNew Delhi
3 4 StarsLucknow
4 4 StarsLucknow
5 4 StarsVaranasi
6 4 StarsVaranasi
7 4 StarsVaranasi
8 4 StarsKhajuraho
9 4 StarsOrchha
10 4 StarsAgra
11 4 StarsJaipur
12 4 StarsJaipur
13   Delhi - Delhi Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 Star Hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
New DelhiMadhuban Hotel/ Emarald Hotel or similarThe Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket or similarLe Meridien/ The Claridges or similar
LucknowSapna Clarks Inn/ Hotel Lineage or similar / Hotel Balaji Palace/ Sri Ram Hotel or similarLemon Tree Hotel/ La Place Sarovar Portico or similar / Hotel Balaji Palace/ Sri Ram Hotel or similarRenaissance Hotel/ Hyatt Regency or similar / Hotel Balaji Palace/ Sri Ram Hotel or similar
VaranasiMeraden Grand/ Amaya Hotel or similar / Hotel Allahabad Regency/ Hotel Milan Palace or similarRivatas by Ideal/ Palace On Ganges or similar / Hotel Kanha Shyam/ Grand Continental Hotel or similarRamada JHV/ Radisson Hotel or similar / Hotel Kanha Shyam/ Grand Continental Hotel or similar
KhajurahoRamada/SYNA Heritage Hotel or similarRadisson Hotel/ Hotel Chandela or similarThe Lalit Temple View or similar
OrchhaOrchha Resort/ Amar Mahal or similarOrchha Palace and Convention Centre or similar
AgraHoward Plaza the Fern/ Amar Hotel or similarRadisson Hotel/ Holiday Inn or similarCourtyard by Marriott/ Trident Hotel or similar
JaipurRedfox Hotel/ Park Ocean or similarHoliday Inn Jaipur City Centre/ Lemon Tree Premier or similarITC Rajputana/ Trident Hotel or similar