Welcome to Delhi.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 Delhi
In the morning, orientation to ancient Indian Architecture.
After lunch, sightseeing tour of the city.
Delhi - The capital of India, Delhi has been centre of political turmoil since 13th century. The day includes a visit to the Yogmaya Temple, the temple complex of Laxmi Narayan, the famous Chattarpur Temple and the Bahai Temple, also known as the Lotus Temple. Raj Ghat in Delhi, the cremation site of Mahatama Gandhi, Father Of India, is much like a sacred temple to every patriotic Indian heart too. Enjoy a bit of astrological predictions and findings in the evening at Old Delhi, after which you are free to do shopping and relax. Ride a cycle rickshaw through the crowded streets of the markets of Chandni Chowk Bazaar to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India in Old Delhi. In New Delhi, you can visit Dilli Haat, best place to look at Indian handicrafts and drive over the Rajpath, the site for Republic Day Parade of India to India Gate, a tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for their nation. You can see the President's House from outside and visit the 16th century Humayun's Tomb, Safdarjung's Tomb and Qutub Minar.
Day 3 Delhi
Morning sightseeing tour of the city including National Museum and Crafts Museum.
In the evening, watch the wonderful performances of classical dances of India followed by spicy Indian cuisine in dinner.
Day 4 Khajuraho
Flight to Khajuraho.
After lunch, sightseeing tour of famous Khajuraho temples.
Day 5 Khajuraho
Morning visit to Jain temples.
Optional jeep safari to Panna National Park in the afternoon or free to relax and explore the temples at leisure.
Day 6 Khajuraho
Excursion to Chandela Forts of Kalingar and Ajayagarh.
Day 7 Orchha
Morning drive to Orchha and visit Jahangir Mahal Palace.
Drive to Jhansi to go to Agra via train.
Day 8 Agra
See Taj Mahal at sunrise.
After breakfast, visit to Agra Fort.
Agra - One of the India's top tourist attractions, the city of Taj, the white marble requiem of love, Agra was transformed by Mughal monarchs into a land of art, culture, architectural splendor, learning and commerce. Besides the majestic buildings, the leatherwork and pietra dura marble-inlay work of Agra is an inseparable part of the city's identity. Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-daulah's tomb are the legendary gems of Mughal architectural style along with the nearby excursions of Fatehpur Sikri and Sikandra that are not worth missing.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 9 Jaipur
Morning visit to Itmad-ud-Daulah.
Afternoon drive to Jaipur.
Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.
Day 10 Jaipur
Elephant ride to Amber fort in the morning.
Amber Fort - is a classic example of Rajput architecture. Diwan-I-am, Hall of Victory and Kali temple are some of its highlights.
Sightseeing tour of the city including City, Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal and visit local small scale industries such as block printing factory, gem cutting, carpet factory and silk shops.
Jaipur - The Pink City of Jaipur was founded by Sawai Raja Jai Singh. The magnificent City Palace, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) with its delicate screen facade, Jantar Mantar (the Royal Observatory and multihued Jaipur Bazaar buzzing with people have all become icons of Jaipur in themselves. The characteristic pink color has now become protected by law and is said to symbolize 'welcome'.
Day 11 Udaipur
Flight to Udaipur.
Afternoon lecture on modern Indian Architecture.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 12 Udaipur
Sightseeing tour of the city including City Palace, Pichola Lake and Saheliyon Ki Bari.
Udaipur - Udaipur is rightly called the City of Lakes in with Lake Pichola, Lake Fatehsagar and Lake Udai Sagar to boast of settled in the lab of verdant green Aravali Hills. The grand City Palce, Sahelion-Ki-Bari, Jagdish Temple and the museum of Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal are places worth visiting besides the most famous island palaces of Lake Palace and Jag Mandir that are said to be the most romantic places around the world.
Special dinner and slide presentation of beautiful and rare Moghul, Rajput, Jain and Deccani paintings.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13 Udaipur
Excursion to Ranakpur Temples.
Ranakpur - The 15th century Jain Temples are the highlights of the place. They were built by Rana Kumbha anf the main temple known as 'Chaumukha Temple' is dedicated to Jain tirthankara Rishab ji. The massive temple complex stretches across 48000 sq. feet of area.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14 Aurangabad
Flight to Aurungabad.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 15 Ajanta
Excursion to world heritage site of Ajanta caves.
Ajanta Caves - The world heritage site, Ajanta caves has 30 Caves dating back from 200 BC to 250 AD. Cut out from volcanic rocks of Deccan India, they are located in the forest ravines of the Sahyadri Hills. Two basic types of monastic Buddhist architecture that can be seen Ajanta are the Chaityas (rayer halls) and Viharas (monasteries). While Mahayana sex related edifices have religious imagery, Hinayana sect have leeprn theirs plain and stark.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 16 Ellora
Sightseeing tour of the city and visit to Ellora caves.
Flight to Mumbai.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay on arrival.
Day 17 Mumbai
Morning sightseeing tour of the city including Prince of Wales Museum and Hanging Gardens.
Mumbai - The Indian film city is famous for Gateway of India built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary for the Delhi Durbar. Prince of Wales Museum exhibits antique articles of art, sculpture, china, rare coins, weaponry and miniatures. Kamala Nehru Park and Hanging Gardens are cool while Marine Drive is the hip-hop area of the town with thee top-notch night life.
Afternoon cruise to Elephanta Caves.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 18 Mumbai
Day free to relax and explore the city or optional visit to Crawford Market or Chor Bazaar.
After lunch, 2 hr walk with Bombay Heritage Walking Club through old Mumbai and interaction with local people.
After dinner, transfer to airport for flight to onward destination.