Golden Triangle with Khajuraho Trip
Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Delhi
DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its
fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the
prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power.
New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind . The division
between New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the
British & the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he
will invariably confront the citys past.
DAY 02 : DELHI - JAIPUR
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old & New Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid,
the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started
in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; drive past Red Fort; Visit Humayuns
Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture;
Qutab Minar, drive past India Gate, President House, Connaught Place. The
city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple. Afternoon, leave for
Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check in at prebooked hotel. khajuraho temple
DAY 03 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills
of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11
kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction
of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's
army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture. Afternoon, city tour
of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace which has museum having an extensive collection
of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatoyr
built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa Mahal.
DAY 04 : JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA
After breakfast, leave for Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city
of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital
of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water.
See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti,
Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original
glory. Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and checkin at
prebooked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 05 : AGRA
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which was built by Emperor
Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson,
Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst
many other beautiful structues; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was contructed by
Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed
for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the
day - The Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his
wife Mumtaz Mahal.
DAY 06 : AGRA - JHANSI, JHANSI - ORCHHA - KHAJURAHO
After breakfast, transfer to the railway station to board train for Jhansi
at 0800 hrs. Arrive Jhansi at 1025 hrs and board our vehicle to drive you
to Khajuraho. Enroute visit Orcha. Arrive Khajuraho and check in at prebooked
hotel.
DAY 07 : KHAJURAHO - DELHI
After breakfast, visit the eastern & western group of temples famous
for their erotic scultpures. Later, transfer to the airport to board flight
for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi meet and assist at the airport and transfer
to prebooked hotel.
DAY 08 : DEPART DELHI
Transfer to the airport to board flight back home or onward destination.