Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi airport
Our company representative will meet and assit you at the airport
Later transfer to prebooked hotel (for immediate occupency)

Day 02 : Delhi sightseeing
Breakfast at the hotel
Later start sightseeing Delhi : India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary 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.

AM :Sightseeing of Old Delhi including Red Fort: The red stone walls of the fort extend from 2kms and vary in height from 18m on the riverside to 33m on the city side. The hall of public audiences, the hall of private audiences, the royal baths and Moti Masjid built by Aurangzeb for himself are important part of the immense fort. Jama Masjid: It is the largest mosque in India and the final architectural extravagance of Shanjahan. Raj Gath: The memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination.Lunch at the hotel / Local restaurant.

PM : Sightseeing of New Delhi starts from Lotus Temple - Bahai House of Worship, a white marble building built in great architechture with the fusion of old & new styles. It is a very peaceful place surrounded by nice graden; Qutab Minar: The building complex dates back to the onset of Muslim rule in India and are fine examples of Afghan architecture. Humayun’s Tomb : Built by wife of Humayun, the second Mughal king. It is an early example of Mughal architecture. India Gate: The 42m high stone "Arch of Triumph", erected in the memory of Indian soldiers who died in the First World War; Drive through Rajpath "Kingsway" a VVIP area of Delhi including Rashtrapati Bhawan; Laxmi Narayan Temple: Garishly colored modern temple is erected by the industrialist Birla. This temple is dedicated to Laxmi - the goddess of wealth and Narayan - Lord Vishnu, husband of Laxmi.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur (260 kms/4-5 hours)
Breakfast at hotel
Morning drive to Jaipur : The capital city of the state of Rajasthan also know as "Pink City" owes its name, its foundation and planning to the great warrior astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II. The city of Jaipur has broad avenues. The city sits on a dry lake bed in a wild and somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by fortresses and crenellated walls.

On arrival check in to hotel for overnight stay. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 04 : Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort enroute witness the façade of Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds which was built in 1799. Amber Fort - The ancient capital of the state until 1727 when Jai Singh decided to move from his hillside fortress at Amber to new site on the plains. The construction of this fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar’s army. The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside and overlooking a lake which reflects its terraces and ramparts. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jal Mahal & temple of Kali. Ascend on elephant back, the hill, on which the fort is situated.

Enjoy Elephant ride at Amber Fort (upto the hills).

PM : City tour of Jaipur. Visit the Jantar Mantar – the observatory built by Jai Singh in 1728; the City Palace which is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. It also has a museum with an extensive collection of art, carpets, paintings, enamel ware and weapons dating back to the 15th century.

Day 05 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (appx 260 kms)
Morning, 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 Mughals, 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 check-in at pre-booked hotel for overnight stay.

Day 06 : Agra - Varanasi
At the time of sunrise visit Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653.

Later start sightseeig of Agra city including visit to Agra 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 structures; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was constructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan.

Evening visit world famous Marble Workshops and Mughal Handicraft Centers in Agra.

Evening Agra - Varana (overnight train)

Day 07 : Varanasi
Morning arrive Varanasi
Transfer to hotel, check in and breakfast
Morning relax in the hotel

PM : Excursion to Sarnath, famous because of Lord Buddha who came here and preach his sermon first after gaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.

Evening back to hotel in Varanasi for overnight stay.

Day 08 : Varanasi
Early morning at the time of sunrise visit Ghats of Holy river Ganga or Ganges. Enjoy boat ride along the Ganges and catch the scene of devotees bathing and praying in the sacred water. Start sightseeing of Varanasi – the city of temples and ghats popularly known as “Banaras”. Famous worldwide from ancient times for art, culture and educational institutions here. Every year millions of pilgrim come Varanasi to take bath in holy Ganges and to pursue various rituals. Also visit to Vishwanath Temple, one of India’s most important Shaivite shrines. The original temple is said to have been over 1000 years old. The Gyan Vapi tank enclosed in a hall is said to contain the original shivalingam. Pilgrims offer prayers here before embarking on the Panchatirtha.

Next to the Vishwanath temple is the Annapurna temple, built in the 18th century by Peshwa Baji Rao I. The idol of Annapurna Bhavani (the provider of food), a benevolent form of Shakti is made in solid gold and carries a cooking pot. There is also a striking silver-faced image of Shani (Saturn) within the temple. Shani is feared for his destructive powers and is worshipped to prevent any ill from befalling the devout.

Back to hotel for breakfast

After breakfast start sightseeing of Varanasi including the Bharat Mata temple north-west of Godaulia is a modern shrine, inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. It has a huge relief map of the Indian sub-continent showing all its rivers, mountains and pilgrimages. The idol of Durga, a manifestation of Shakti is dressed in red and rides a tiger with the trident, the discus and a sword in her hands. The temple courtyard has a forked stake for sacrificing goats, and non-Hindus are allowed only up to this point.

The Tulsi Manas temple, though, is open to all communities. Its white marble walls have the verses of Tulsidas’ Ramcharitmanas inscribed on them.The Benares Hindu University, which was founded by Pandit Madan Malviya at the turn of the century, also has a new Vishwanath temple. The temple, built by the Birlas, a rich industrialist family, is meant for a caste-less, egalitarian society.

The Bharat Kala Bhavan museum inside the Benares Hindu University campus is open from Monday till Saturday. It has a valuable collection of miniature paintings, sculptures and bronzes. A special gallery has a 19th century map of the Raj Ghat excavations and old etchings of the city. Besides Hindu, Islamic and Buddhist artefacts, the works of contemporary artists like Jamini Roy, Nicholas Roerich and Alice Boner are displayed here.

Evening Varanasi - Delhi (overnight train) : Transfer to railway station to board overnight train to Delhi.. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 09 : Delhi - your home
Morning arrive Delhi railway staion and transfer to hotel
Breakfast at hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure
Evening transfer to international airport for flight back home