GOLDEN TRIANGLE WITH KHAJURAHO AND DIVINE VARANASI

Arrive Delhi, our representative will be waiting for you outside the EXIT gate of arrival terminal, holding a placard, meet and greet upon arrival and transfer to hotel. (Early check in is subject to availability.)

The capital of modern India has behind it centuries of history, which has enriched its culture. Nowhere has tradition blended with modernity on a scale as evident in New Delhi. Delhi is what you want it to be – a modern city with life or a city of monuments and history

Rest of the day at leisure/ free for independent activities- vehicle at disposal for you.

You can enjoy the nightlife of Delhi, and also can visit Pubs and Bars tonight; someone from our side will accompany you.

Overnight at the hotel

Breakfast at the hotel

Morning proceed for half day combined city tour of Old & New Delhi. The tour will begin with a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; drive past the Red Fort continuing to the Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s largest mosques. The magnificent Red Fort, zoverlooking the river Jamuna was built during the years 1638 - 48 when the Mughal Empire was at its peak. The tour continues to Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s largest mosques and which is viewed from the outside. People stream in and out of the mosque continuously and the presence of a nearby bazaar means that the area is rarely quiet

The tour to Imperial Delhi will include a visit to the Qutub Minar, which is the tallest stone tower in India.  The Qutub Minar was started in 1199 AD by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak and completed by the sultan's successor and son-in-law, Iltutmish. The building is 72.5 m high and has 379 steps from the bottom to the top. The Minar is tapering with the diameter of the base is 14.3 m while at the top floor it is2.7 m.  The Qutub Minar is still the highest stone tower.The tour also includes a drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the President’s residence

Rest of the day at leisure / free for independent activities

You can enjoy the nightlife of Delhi, and also can visit Pubs and Bars tonight; someone from our side will accompany you.

Overnight at the hotel

Breakfast at hotel

After breakfast drive to Jaipur

Jaipur is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City or “Pink City for its trademark building color. At the center of its stately street grid (notable in India) stands the opulent, colonnaded City Palace complex. With gardens, courtyards and museums, part of it is still a royal residence.

Arrive Jaipur and check in at the hotel

Overnight at the hotel

Breakfast at the hotel

Morning proceed to visit the ancient capital of Amber to see the fabulous Amber Fort. Maharaja Mansingh, Mughal Emperor Akbar’s most successful General, started the construction of Amber Fort in the 17th century

A Jeep will spare you the trouble of reaching up to the fortress. Once reach on top, stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Many of the rooms have delightful wall paintings, with precious stones and mirrors inlaid in the walls. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single lamplight is reflected in the many mirrors, lighting up the room.

In the afternoon, you will visit the city of Jaipur. Among the highlights to be seen while touring Jaipur include the City Palace, which is an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative art and carved doorways. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts, armory, costumes, carpets and miniature paintings. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur, built in 1726 and is one of the five such astronomical wonders built by Sawai Jai Singh and makes accurate predictions even to this day. You will also have the opportunity to wander about the local markets. Return to your hotel after the sightseeing tour of Jaipur City.

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast drive to Agra, en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city, built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century.  It was abandoned soon after it was built when the local wells went dry and it remains today in much the same condition that it was over 300 years ago.  It is complete with palaces and mosques and used to be a town larger than London when it was originally constructed. Now it is an extraordinary place to wander around with its buildings in near perfect condition

Later after visit of Fatehpur Sikri, Continue your drive to Agra.

Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is 378 kilometres west of the state capital, Lucknow, 206 kilometres south of the national capital New Delhi, 58 kilometres south of Mathura and 125 kilometres north of Gwalior.

Arrive Agra and check in at the hotel

Overnight at the hotel

Breakfast at the hotel

Morning proceed for half-day city tour visiting Taj Mahal & Agra Fort.

The Taj Mahal is everything that has been said about it and more. Taking 22 years and 20,000 men to build, the white marble was quarried 200 miles away and was transported to the site by a fleet of 1000 elephants. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in mid 17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world. Though the Taj appears to be amazingly perfect from almost any angle, it is the close-up marble inlay work, which is really astounding. You will have ample time to view and be mesmerized by this outstanding piece of architecture. (Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays for public visit.)

Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture. Agra Fort - the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. This was the seat of Mughal rule and administration and the present structure owes its origins to Akbar who erected the walls and gates and the first buildings on the eastern banks of Yamuna River. Shah Jehan added the impressive quarters nd the mosque while Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts. Visit its Hall of Public Audience and its Royal Pavilions.

Later return back to hotel for overnight stay.

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at the hotel.

Later you will be pick up from hotel to baord the train to Jhansi.

Arrive at Jhansi railway station and meet our representative and start your onward drive to Khajuraho.

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu temples and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India, about 175 kilometres southeast of Jhansi. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures

Arrive Khajuraho hotel and check in

Rest of the day is at leisure

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast, proceed for city tour of the exotic temples of Khajuraho.

After breakfast, we will drive to Western Group of temples for Khajuraho temples sightseeing in day-light. In Khajuraho sightseeing, Western group of temples complex is largest collection of temples and main place to visit. Here guide service is optional. If you don't need manual guide, you may opt audio guide service. In day-light you can observe the art & sculpture work of Khajuraho temples and understand the message behind statues. Here temples can also be visited from inside. Many temples are present inside with garden area where you can do photography (with not extra fee). After completing the sightseeing in this complex, we will move to Eastern group of temples where few temples are present. Duration of temples sightseeing will be hardly 03:00hrs. With this our temples visit will complete.

Overnight stay at Khajuraho

Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast transfer to Khajuraho airport to board the flight to Varanasi- the most ancient living city on earth.

Arrive at Varanasi airport and meet our representative and transfer to hotel.

Arrive at hotel and check in.

After lunch, ready for an excursion to Sarnath, enroute visit museum. Visit the Buddhist temple and see Bodhi Tree- where the lord Buddha has given his first lesson to his pupils.

Overnight stay at Varanasi

Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast, proceed for a boat excursion on the river Ganges, a ferry pilgrimage from Ghat to ghat. The two cremation ghats are Manikarnika & Harishchandra where funeral pyre burns day and night. Every pious Hindu believes that to die in Kashi and to be cremated on banks of the Ganges is to attain release from the cycle of birth and death.

Later visit the famous Banaras Hindu University, in which you will witness the one of the best Museum along with the famous Birla Temple- dedicated to lord Shiva. - One of the finest temples of Varanasi

Also visit some local villages

We will take you to the local villages, where you will experience some local schools, peoples and their culture.

Overnight stay at Varanasi

After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to airport to connect your flight to New Delhi, later connect to your onward journey with memories of Your Festigo India Journey.