North and Central India
12 Days / 11 Nights
Be transported back to a time of enchanting temples royal splendour and spiritualism.
Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Delhi
DAY 1 ARRIVE IN DELHI
You will be greeted at the airport by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Delhi.
DAY 2: DELHI VISIT
You will spend the day visiting Delhi’s major attractions including the Red Fort [exterior view only] and Humayan’s tomb. Try some of Delhi’s famous street cuisine for lunch and explore the old Delhi market by rickshaw. We will also take a heritage walking tour in Food Street, Spice market and Chandni chowk. Explore Paranthe Wali Gali. The atmosphere here the old part of Delhi is filled with high pitched shouts of shop owners and chaos from the busy streets. As the world goes by, you will be drawn by the aromas of stuffed parathas being dipped into a large cauldrons, where they emerge golden and beautifully transformed. Hard to resist a snack at this point.
Overnight in Delhi.
DAY 3: DELHI - VARANASI [BY FLIGHT]
You will be transferred to the airport today, for a flight bound for the mythical captivations of the holy city of Varanasi. Check into the hotel. Rest of the day to explore the surroundings and explore the merchant’s wears.
Overnight in Varanasi.
DAY 4: VARANASI
After breakfast, your guide will take you on an intriguing walking tour of the unrivalled mythical city. With its Ghats, monasteries and shrines blanketed in spirituality, rituals, fascination and curiosity around every twist and turn of this city’s narrow lanes. Enjoy a boat ride at river Ganga to get the astounding view from the mystical healing waters. Observe the life of people who come to take a holy bath in river Ganga. A visit to Sarnath where the lord Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment. In the evening head to the banks of the sacred Ganga to be hypnotised into the flickering lights of the candles whirling where the spiritual aarti ceremony will captivate your curiosities.
Overnight in Varanasi.
DAY 5: VARANASI - KHAJURAHO [BY FLIGHT]
Transfer to airport to board a flight for Khajuraho.
Arrive and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Khajuraho.
DAY 6: KHAJURAHO VISIT
Today after breakfast explore the Eastern and Western group of temples. Ornately decorated with Karma sutra that have been intricately chiselled in sandstone and held graciously in the hands of time allowing us to admire the craftmanship today. Followed by an evening of mesmerising enchantment as you enjoy the spectacular light and sound show held in the western group of temples.
Overnight in Khajuraho.
DAY 7: KHAJURAHO - ORCHHA
Visit of eastern group of temples. Later drive to Orchha. Arrive and check into your hotel. Later visit of Orchha palace and temples.
Overnight in Orchha.
DAY 8: ORCHHA - JHANSI BY ROAD TRAVEL - 30 MINUTES THEN TRAIN TO AGRA - 3 H
Transfer to Jhansi railway station. Take an express train for Agra. Arrive and check into your hotel. On arrival in Agra a visit to Akbar’s tomb at Sikandra. In the evening a stroll around the Sadar Bazar to sample the delectable street food renown in the area.
Overnight in Agra.
DAY 9: AGRA VISIT
After breakfast, a visit to the undoubtedly most romantic burial site in the entire world, The Taj Mahal. It was built by Shah Jahan as a token of his love for his deceased wife and has gleamingly stood since showcasing his affections immortalised in time. A visit to the Agra fort, Mehtab Garden and the ‘Baby Taj’ the exquisite tomb of MizraGhiyas. Agra fort built by Akbar. It was the main residence of Mughal emperors Akbar and Shahjahan. You will visit palaces and mosques in this massive fort.
Overnight in Agra.
DAY 10: AGRA - JAIPUR
After breakfast, a drive to Jaipur. Along the way a stop to visit the former imperial city of Fatehpur Sikri and the perfect triangular symmetry of the 3500 steps over 13 floors of the abandoned Abhaneri stepwell. Arrive and check into the hotel.
Overnight in Jaipur.
DAY 11: VISIT JAIPUR
After breakfast it’s off to explore the enchanting Pink City. The harmonious consolidation of old and new propitiously comforted over Jaipur’s shoulders like that old favourite jacket that’s buttons have since been replaced with a modern zipper. It still has the same feel, it’s just more functional. The regal bygone opulent era merged with modernity gently stirred not shaken created this appetizer of a city. Enough to drown the thirst of any traveller with its vast array of offerings. The perfect cocktail of past and present will leave you astonishingly in admiration of the countries first planned city.
You will visit the famous Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace), Amber Palace and Water Palace. An optional stroll through the Old City, giving you an opportunity to maximise you’re understanding about Jaipur and experience the hidden corners of this captivating city. Your guide will take you through the vibrant bazaars and lanes that interweave the Old City in a lattice patchwork of inspiration. You will have the opportunity to interact with locals and try some of the delectable street food delicacies of Rajasthani cuisine.
Overnight in Jaipur.
DAY 12: JAIPUR - UDAIPUR [BY FLIGHT]
Today transfer to Jaipur airport for a flight To Udaipur
Arrive and be transferred to the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure to relax or to explore.
Overnight in Udaipur.
DAY 13: UDAIPUR
Sunrise is spectacular in Udaipur if by chance you wake up early. As the sun ascends the mountains, the palace glistens like diamonds. The birds are mirrored in the lake as they glide through the golden gilded rays. The rainbow of peripatetic sarees starts the day, taken all in its stride, while stilled you will watch in total awe. After a leisurely breakfast, a visit to the opulently ostentatious City Palace which is the second largest palace complex in India. The extravagant City Palace stands majestically on the eastern banks of Lake Pichola. Flanked by the Aravali mountain range, The City Palace is worth admiring for its natural settings that offer a breathtaking view of its surroundings.
Maharana Udai Singh II chose a new capital for his kingdom near Lake Pichola that shielded the territory from its enemies, well surrounded by forests, lakes and the imposing Aravalli hills.The several palaces within the complex stand magnificently behind the 100ft high and 801 ft long wall built exquisitely on the ridge of Lake Pichola. Later enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Udaipur.
DAY 14: UDAIPUR - DELHI [BY FLIGHT]
Transferred to Udaipur airport to board a flight to Delhi to connect with your outbound flight.
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