Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destinations : Delhi – Samode – Jaipur – Agra – Khajuraho – Orchha – Gwalior – Delhi
ITINERARY
Day – 01 Arrive Delhi
Welcome/Assistance at the Indira Gandhi Airport and transfer to hotel .
Day – 02 Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel proceed for full day city tour of Old and New Delhi. Delhi, capital city of the Federal Republic of India. It is one of India’s fastest growing cities. It has sprawled over the West Bank of the river Yamuna, straddling the river. The city has two distinct parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi. Old Delhi is centered on the Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jehan between 1636 & 1658. Places to visit during your sight seeing is Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Rajghat, Feroz Shah Kotla fort, Rastrapati Bhawan, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutb Minar and Lotus Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day – 03 Delhi/Samode/Jaipur (265 kms/6 hrs. drive)
Morning drive to Jaipur enroute visit Samode Palace. Samode is a beautiful little town in Rajasthan, an essential part of your Rajputana Splendor itinerary. Samode travel can involve journey by rail, road or air. The beautiful town of Samode is located 42 kms North West of Jaipur. Samode is renowned for its magnificent Samode Palace, which was built by the Maharaja of Jaipur Jai Singh II’s Finance Minister. The palace is renowned for its Shekhawati style paintings. The paintings of Dewan – I – Khas too are marvelous. On arrival check in at Jaipur hotel. Evening short tour of local bazzar. Overnight at hotel.
Day – 04 Jaipur
Morning excursion trip to Amber Fort and enjoy elephant ride to ascend the hill top fort. After Amber Fort visit an architectural marvel, City Palace is a beautiful blend of Rajasthani and Mughal art and architecture and a must see on your tours to Jaipur. The palace also houses a museum with a rich collection of miniature paintings, royal paraphernalia, Rajasthani costumes etc. Largest stone observatory of the world, Jantar Mantar built by Sawai Jai Singh is another major tourist attraction of the place. Besides, Hawa Mahal. Amer Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Govind Deviji Temple, Jal Mahal, Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh etc. are other tourist attractions. Evening enjoy Rajasthani Folk. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day – 05 Jaipur/Fatehpur Sikri/Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri name of the place came after Mughal Emperor Babur defeated Rana Sanga in a battle at a place called Khanwa (about 40 KM from Agra). Then Mughal Emperor Akbar wanted to make Fatehpur Sikri his headquarters. So he built this majestic fort. After noon visit Agra Fort and and Taj Mahal .Overnight stay at hotel.
Day Day – 06 Agra/Jhansi/Khajuraho
Transfer to Railway Station to connect train (Shatabdi Express) for Jhansi.
Dep: Agra 0815 Hours
Arr: Jhansi 1040 Hours
Assistance at the railway station and proceed to Khajuraho. Afternoon visit Khajuraho Temples. Evening Indian Dances Show (optional). Overnight stay at hotel in Khajuraho.
Day – 07 Khajuraho/Orchha/Gwalior
Morning drive to Gwalior enroute visit Orchha and continue to drive Gwalior and check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day – 08 Gwalior/Delhi
Morning half day sightseeing tour of Gwalior. Visit Gwalior Fort and Jai Vilas Palace. Rest of the day free. Evening transfer to railway station to connect train for Delhi.
Dep: Gwalior 1915 Hours
Arr: Delhi 2240 Hours
Assistance at the Railway Station and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day – 09 Delhi
Check out at 12 noon. After checkout rest of the day is for liesure. Evening Transfer to Airport for Flight to onward or final destination.
