ARRIVE DELHI

Assistance upon arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Morning after breakfast, departure transfer to the airport to board flight 9W-723 1045/1155 hrs to Varanasi. Assistance upon arrival at the airport and transfer to Hotel.

Afternoon excursion to Sarnath (total distance approx. 10 km). Sarnath the fabled place bear testimony to its great past where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples expounding the principles of Buddhism. Overnight at the hotel.

Early morning Boat-ride on holy river Ganges. In Varanasi life and various activities revolve around the river. Life begins before dawn when thousands of pilgrims – and devotees – come down to the river to offer early morning prayers. Also visit the famous ghats and enjoy a spectacular view of sunrise from river Ganges.

After breakfast sightseeing tour of Temples of Varanasi including Durga Temple: Dedicated to Goddess Durga, consort of Lord Shiva. Bharat Mata Temple: This temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi and houses one of the most perfect relief of India carved out of marble. Tulsi Manas Temple: Built in white marble this unique temple has the whole of Ram Charit Manas (Ramayana) inscribed on its wall. Well laid out landscaping around the temple adds to its beauty and Banaras Hindu University.Overnight at the hotel.

VARANASI-KHAJURAHO

Late morning departure transfer to the airport to board flight 9W-723 1225/1305 hrs to Khajuraho. Assistance upon arrival at the airport and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Morning after breakfast half day sightseeing tour of Eastern & Western Group of Temples.
Western Group is the best known as it is to this group that the largest and most typical Khajuraho temples belong – the Kandariya Mahadeo. Perfectly symmetrical, it soars 31 metres high. The main shrine is in an almost perfectly state of preservation. This shrine has an exquisitely carved entrance arch with a multitude of themes: celestial beings, lovers, serenading musicians – movement captured in stones and frozen in time, yet retaining the warmth of pulsating life. The stones seem to have taken on the sensuousness of the carved figures. Eastern Group: Hindu and Jain temples make up the eastern group, close to Khajuraho Village. The largest Jain temple, Parsvanath, is in this group. Sculptures on the northern outer wall make this temple the finest in the group. The carvings are timeless, of a woman bending thoughtfully over a letter, a damsel removing a thorn from her foot. The sanctum has a thronefacing a bull, emblem of the first Tirthankara, Adinath. The actual image of Parsvanath, from which the temple derives its name,was installed in 1860.
Afternoon depart by surface to Orchha (165 kms/4 hrs drive) and upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Late afternoon departure transfer to the Jhansi Railway Station to board train Shatabdi Express 1755/2010 hrs to Agra. Assistance upon arrival at the Railway Station and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.

Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Among the principal sights are the Jantar Mantar or the Observatory, The Palace of Winds or Hawa Mahal, The City Palace & Museum. Jaipur is also a major centre of precious and semi precious stones, jewellery, cotton textiles and the typical Blue Pottery. Overnight at the hotel.

Morning half day sightseeing tour of Udaipur city. Among the places visited are the City Palace – a majestic architectural marvel towering over the lake. A conglomeration of courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens. The main entrance is through the Triple arched gate “Tripolia” with eight marble porticos; the Jagdish temple- built in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh, this Indo – Aryan temple is the largest and the most beautiful temple of Udaipur with note worthy sculpted images; the Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, which houses an interesting collection of folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments, paintings etc; the Saheliyon ki Bari with its many fountains etc.

A highlight of your trip to Udaipur is a sunset boat cruise on the beautiful placid Lake Pichola. The lake is surrounded by hills, palaces including the beautiful city palace, temples, bathing ghats and embankments. There are two island palaces, The Jagmandir and Jagniwas and also the beautiful Lake Palace sits on an island in this lake. Boat rides, which originate from the City Palace jetty (known as Bansi Ghat), are a popular way of exploring the natural beauty of Udaipur. Overnight at the hotel.

UDAIPUR-MUMBAI-AURANGABAD

Morning departure transfer to the airport to board flight to Mumbai. Remain in transit to connect onward flight to Aurangabad. Assistance on arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

IN AURANGABAD

Full day excursion to Ajanta Caves, which are combined three forms of art – architecture, sculpture and painting. Entirely Buddhist in origin, they date from about 200 B.C. See the superb frescoes and paintings depicting episodes from the Jataka stories and the life of Lord Buddha. Overnight at the hotel.

Afternoon departure transfer to the airport to board flight to Mumbai. Assistance on arrival at the airport and transfer to the International airport to board flight back home.