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Highlights of India
Overview
Highlights (Bullets)
- Day 1 – Arrive Delhi
- Welcome to India’s capital city! Upon arrival, you are treated to a traditional Indian greeting before being escorted to your hotel. Day 2 – Old Delhi Sightseeing
- After a morning of leisure, you will explore the many sights of Old Delhi, Red Fort (drive by), Raj Ghat, and the mile-long Chandni Chowk bazaar. Welcome dinner at the hotel. (BD) Day 3 – New Delhi Sightseeing / Jaipur
- Enjoy a morning tour of New Delhi driving past the Parliament House, the President’s House and India Gate. Later visit Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and Birla Temple. In the afternoon, you will be driven to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, where you will check in at your hotel. (B) Day 4 – Amber Fort Excursion / Jaipur Sightseeing
- Visit the mountain fortress of Amber, a superb example of Rajput architecture with its complex of palaces, temples, and ornate apartments. In the afternoon you will tour Jaipur City and visit the Hawa Mahal, City Palace and the ancient observatory. (B) Day 5 – Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra
- This morning drive to Agra, en route, visiting the abandoned ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. In Agra, visit the 16th century Agra Fort and enjoy the magnificent Taj Mahal in the warm glow of sunset. (B) Day 6 – Agra / Khajuraho
- Today, board the train for Jhansi. Visit the medieval city of Orcha en route to Khajuraho. This afternoon visit the Western group of temples. Not much has changed to the appearance of the city since the 17th century. (B) Day 7 – Khajuraho / Varanasi
- Fly out to the holy city of Varanasi (Benares) after visiting the Eastern Group of Temples. Later visit Sarnath, site of Buddha’s first sermon, with its stupas and museum. In the evening proceed to the ghats in cycle rickshaws to witness the evening aarti ceremony.(BD) Day 8 – Varanasi / Delhi
- Early this morning embark on a cruise on the Ganges. Witness a stunning sight as a multitude of devotees swarm the river and pay obeisance to the rising sun. Later continue on a walking tour of the historic city where spiritualism permeates the walls around you. Fly to for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi you will be provided a day room for your rest and relaxation before being transferred in the evening to board your flight home. (B)
Short Description
Old Delhi, New Delhi, experience the best of Delhi with a visit to the mile-long Chandni Chowk Bazaar followed by a tour of the modern city. You’ll see an abandoned ghost city, the magnificent Taj Mahal at sunset, and a boat ride on the Ganges.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Delhi
Day 1: Welcome to India’s capital city! Upon arrival, you are treated to a traditional Indian greeting before being escorted to your hotel.
Day 2 - Old Delhi Sightseeing
Day 2: After a morning of leisure, you will explore the many sights of Old Delhi, Red Fort (drive by), Raj Ghat, and the mile-long Chandni Chowk bazaar. Welcome dinner at the hotel. (BD)
Day 3 - New Delhi Sightseeing / Jaipur
Day 3: Enjoy a morning tour of New Delhi driving past the Parliament House, the President’s House and India Gate. Later visit Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and Birla Temple. In the afternoon, you will be driven to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, where you will check in at your hotel. (B)
Day 4 - Amber Fort Excursion / Jaipur Sightseeing
Day 4: Visit the mountain fortress of Amber, a superb example of Rajput architecture with its complex of palaces, temples, and ornate apartments. In the afternoon you will tour Jaipur City and visit the Hawa Mahal, City Palace and the ancient observatory. (B)
Day 5 - Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra
Day 5: This morning drive to Agra, en route, visiting the abandoned ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. In Agra, visit the 16th century Agra Fort and enjoy the magnificent Taj Mahal in the warm glow of sunset. (B)
Day 6 - Agra / Khajuraho
Day 6: Today, board the train for Jhansi. Visit the medieval city of Orcha en route to Khajuraho. This afternoon visit the Western group of temples. Not much has changed to the appearance of the city since the 17th century. (B)
Day 7 - Khajuraho / Varanasi
Day 7: Fly out to the holy city of Varanasi (Benares) after visiting the Eastern Group of Temples. Later visit Sarnath, site of Buddha’s first sermon, with its stupas and museum. In the evening proceed to the ghats in cycle rickshaws to witness the evening aarti ceremony.(BD)
Day 8 - Varanasi / Delhi
Day 8: Early this morning embark on a cruise on the Ganges. Witness a stunning sight as a multitude of devotees swarm the river and pay obeisance to the rising sun. Later continue on a walking tour of the historic city where spiritualism permeates the walls around you. Fly to for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi you will be provided a day room for your rest and relaxation before being transferred in the evening to board your flight home. (B)
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