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 Day
1 : Arrive Delhi
Day 2 : Drive to Jaipur/Sightseeing of Jaipur
Day 3 : Excursion to Amber Fort/Drive to Agra
Day 4 : Visit the Taj/Catch train to Umaria
Day 5 : Arrival Bandhavgarh
Day 6 : Jungle Safari at Bandhavgarh National Park
Day 7 : Jungle Safari at Bandhavgarh National Park
Day 8 : Morning Drive to Khajuraho
Day 9 : Sightseeing of Khajuraho Temples/Fly to Varanasi
Day 10 : Sightseeing of Varanasi
Day 11 : Sightseeing of Sarnath/Fly to Delhi
Day 12 : Sightseeing of Delhi/Leave Delhi
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Duration : 11 Nights/12 days
Places Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Umaria - Bandhavgarh -
Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
Day 1 » Arrive Delhi
We receive you on your arrival at IGI Airport in Delhi. Our travel manager
takes you to the hotel. You are given a traditional welcome here after the
check-in. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 » Drive to Jaipur/Sightseeing of Jaipur
After
having our breakfast we drive west to Jaipur. Arrival and check-in at the
hotel. The 'Pink City' of Jaipur is known for its spectacular palaces and
mighty forts. We visit some of the major tourist attractions in Jaipur in
afternoon. Stay Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 » Excursion to Amber Fort/Drive to Agra
This day starts with early morning excursion to Amber Fort, located in the
outskirts of Jaipur. We enjoy the elephant ride up to the entrance of the
fort and pass through beautiful buildings. Next, we move east to Agra.
Day 4 » Visit the Taj/Catch train to Umaria
We leave to visit the Taj this morning. One of the seven wonders of the
world - The Taj - is the most popular monument in the country. After
witnessing this sublime piece of marble, we take the train to Umaria,
nearest rail head of Bandhavgarh. Overnight on board the train.
Day 5 » Arrival Bandhavgarh
We reach Bandhavgarh in the morning and check in at the hotel. Refresh and
relax then onwards. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 » Jungle Safari at Bandhavgarh National Park
We enjoy full day jungle safari at Bandhavgarh National Park. It is known
for the highest density of tigers in the country. One saying about the park
goes "In any other Park, You are lucky if you see a tiger. In
Bandhavgarh, you are unlucky if you don't see (at least) one".
Day 7 » Jungle Safari at Bandhavgarh National Park
As Bandhavgarh National Park is abundant with varied species of flora and
fauna, we enjoy full day jungle safari today also. It is also a paradise for
bird watchers. Some of the birds found here include Plum Headed Parakeet,
Orange Headed Thrush, Brown Headed Barbet, Coppersmith Barbet, Common Myna
and Carrion Crow.
Day 8 » Morning Drive to Khajuraho
Get up, wash and the breakfast is served. We then head to Khajuraho.
Arrival in Khajuraho, check-in and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9 » Sightseeing of Khajuraho Temples/Fly to Varanasi
Khajuraho
is famous for its marvelous ornate temples. These sublime pieces of
sculpture adhere to the north Indian Shikhara temple style. These temples
are also known for some erotic carvings on their outer walls which convey
the message of meaninglessness of worldly desires. After admiring these
temples, we fly to Varanasi. Arrival in the city, check-in and overnight
stay at the hotel.
Day 10 » Sightseeing of Varanasi
We drive early morning to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred
river Ganges. To witness the cremation Ghats and age-old traditions and
rituals of Hindus is a rare experience in itself. We resume our sightseeing
trip after taking lunch in the hotel. We visit Gyanvapi Mosque and Banaras
Hindu University and return the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 » Sightseeing of Sarnath/Fly to Delhi
The day starts with morning excursion to Sarnath after finishing our lunch
in the hotel. Sarnath is the place where Lord Buddha gave his first ever
sermon to the world. After visiting this premier Buddhist pilgrimage, we
return Varanasi and fly back to Delhi.
Day 12 » Sightseeing of Delhi/Leave Delhi
Visit to top tourist attractions of Delhi is last highlight of this tour.
Jama Masjid and Red Fort are located in Old Delhi. India Gate, a war
memorial, is very near Presidential Palace and parliament of India. Lotus
Temple (a Baha'i masterpiece) and world's tallest brick minaret 'Qutub
Minar' are also covered in the trip. We then transfer to airport and fly
back home.
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Day
1 : Arrive Delhi
