India at its best

India at its best

Code:	KLDH/I-01

Destinations:	Delhi – Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Varanasi – Khajuraho – Delhi

Duration:	7 Nights – 8 Days

Day 01:	Delhi –Jaipur
	On arrival at Delhi our representative Meet & greet at the Airport / Railway Station then we drive to the Pink city of Jaipur. PM: This evening, we explore the unending shopping options of Jaipur along with our Guide. An essential starting point for Rajasthan craftwork is block making and block printing and we will be exploring the process from start to finish in some of the popular stores here. The opportunity also exists here to tailor make outfits to your design and size. We also explore one of the chief attractions of Jaipur - its jewelry. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 02:	Jaipur
	AM: Breakfast at your Hotel Coffee Shop and Start a sightseeing, this morning we visit Amber Fort, the former capital of the royal Jaipurs. Few fail to be moved by the dramatic Rajput grandeur of this hilltop fortress-palace 11 km north of Jaipur. We shall visit the Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds, a five-storied structure of pink sandstone with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. PM: Afternoon, proceed on a tour of City Palace & Observatory. The City Palace Next, we visit the Solar Observatory - an astronomical treasure house, with solar device that give accurate predictions till date. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 03:	Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra
	AM & PM: Following a leisurely breakfast drive to Agra, Enroute we visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri is a city that an emperor forgot. After just fourteen years of life, the palaces of Akbar great city of victory fell silent. Its echoing corridors still seen to wait for the king to return. The hill top city lays 37 kms from Agra. Upon arrival check into hotel, Rest of the day is at leisure, you also have an opportunity to visit a marble showroom where we would be able to witness the inlay work done on marble just as at the Taj Mahal. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.

Day 04:	Agra / Varanasi (Proova Express: 2000/0500 hrs)
	AM: We are about to witness one of the greatest sights of one's lifetime - the Taj Mahal at sunrise. A dawn visit to the fabled Taj Mahal to witness the magical effects caused by the reflections of the changing colours of the rising Sun on this brilliant white marble building. PM: Afternoon, we ride to the massive Agra Fort. The elegant buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. Built by Emperor Akbar, the maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire. The Moti Masjid & other magnificent buildings reflect the skill of the ancient Indian architects.
	Though the check out time is 12 noons, every effort would be made to retain rooms till as late as possible without additional charges.
	Later in the evening you are transferred to the train station for an overnight train ride to Varanasi.
	Overnight: Poorva Express - First AC Sleeper Accommodation

Day 05:	Arrival / Varanasi
	Meeting & assistance upon arrival and our representative will transfer you to the hotel.
	Though Check - in time is 12 Noon, every effort would be made to ensure an as early as possible check-in.
	Varanasi is quite possibly the world's oldest living city. PM: On your agenda this afternoon are several temples and the Hindu University at Benares. First stop would be the Bharat Mata (temple of Mother India). Inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, it features a huge marble map of India on the ground floor. Next up, the Durga Temple. Known for its bright red color and the playful, if sometimes aggressive, monkeys that run amok there, the Durga Temple is one of the most imposing architectural monuments in Varanasi. This evening we take a short trip to the Buddhist city of Sarnath .It is here that the Buddha preached his first sermons after attaining enlightenment. The highlight of this tour would be a participation in the evening prayer service (aarti) of the main Buddhist temple here - the synchronized chanting of hymns to the accompaniment of traditional temple music is a sole stirring experience. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.

Day 06:	Varanasi / Khaujraho
	AM: At dawn we visit the sacred Ganges for a boat ride. Every morning at dawn hundreds of worshippers can be seen bathing in the sacred waters. The great river banks are lined with an endless chain of stone steps-the ghats-that stretch from one end of the city to the other. Following the boat ride we set off on foot to explore the inner city. Through a twisted maze of narrow alleys, home to numerous shrines and pilgrim shops, we walk back a few centuries. PM: Afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Khajuraho Meeting & assistance upon arrival and our representative will transfer you to the hotel. Following wash and change we proceed on a tour of Eastern group of Temples . Sound & Light Show Evening, we visit temple complex to enjoy Sound & Light Show, where the history of the temples is narrated through the medium of Sound & Light. This fascinating Son-et-Lumiere spectacle evokes the life and times of the great Chandela Kings. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.

Day 07:	Khaujraho / Delhi (9W 724 - 1330 / 1600)
	Morning, we meet our guide, and, proceed on a tour of the world famous western group of temples depicting erotic sculptures of love making images of Gods and Goddesses and celestial Nymphs. The sexual fantasies displayed in the sculptures are mind boggling. It speaks very highly of the artistic creativity and imagination of the sculptors Following the tour transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi, Meeting & assistance upon arrival and our representative will transfer you to the hotel.

Day 08:	Delhi – Onward journey
	Breakfast at your Hotel Coffee Shop and transfer to airport / Railway station for your onward journey.