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Taj Mahal Excursion
Agra ( Home of Taj Mahal )
Delhi ( Capital of India )
Fatehpur Sikri( Epic in red sandstone )
Haridwar ( Gateway to Lord Vishnu )
Jaipur ( Pink City )
Mathura ( Birth place of lord krishna)
Rishikesh ( Yoga capital of the world )
Vrindavan ( City of Widows )
Varanasi ( One of the oldest living cities in the world )
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Taj Mahal with Khajuraho Temple
Come and get the Exposure of the most interesting Taj Mahal with Khajuraho Temple Tour and also travel to the different places in India. There are quite a lot of places in India that you may visit during this tour such as Delhi-Jaipur-Agra-Orchha-Khajuraho-Delhi-Onward Destinations.
This Tour Itinerary can be customized according to your travel needs & requirements.
This Tour Itinerary can be customized according to your travel needs & requirements.
Duration : 8 Days
Destination : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Delhi - Onward Destinations
Destination : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Delhi - Onward Destinations
Day 01 Arrival Delhi: - Welcome to the luxurious path to enjoy your holidays.
Detailed Itinerary: Arrive to a warm welcome in Delhi. Our representative will be at the Air port to receive you and will assist you to your hotel where you can relax for the remaining part of the day.
Over night stay in Delhi.
Day 02 Delhi Tours
After a leisurely breakfast.
Key features: -
• Sightseeing tours of Old & New Delhi.
Detailed Itinerary: - Delhi is the emblem of India’s past and present. It has remained the Capital of our country (INDIA) or its major chunk since times immemorial.
It is now almost a big as whole the Union Territory of Delhi and can be said to be a city state.
A variety of ancient, medieval and modern monuments adorn the entire length and breadth of Delhi.
Afternoon proceed for a half day City sightseeing tour of Old Delhi.
OLD DELHI - It is a very shabby and overcrowded city with lanes and by-lanes. A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the prominent ones among those are being described below which have been the cynosure of tourists.
• Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
• Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India built by Shah Jahan.
• Red Fort – typical Indian fort symbolizing the Mughal power and splendour.
• Enjoy Rickshaw Ride in Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple - also known as Bahai Temple, Akshardham Temple - A Swami Narayan Trust Hindu Temple, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
The most sophisticated and one of the busiest commercial complexes of New Delhi is Connaught Place.
Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Over night stay in Delhi.
Day 03 Delhi – Jaipur: - Fantasy in pink.
After an early breakfast in hotel transfer to railway station to board the train for Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur & transfer to hotel.
Key features:-
• visit the Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal
• Jantar Mantar
• City Palace
Detailed Itinerary: - This capital city of Rajasthan, the fantasy in pink sandstone is one of the finest planned cities of India. It is noted for the six rectangular sections with its broad well paved roads and streets and spacious Bazaars. It has the following spots of tourist interest:.
HAWA MAHAL - Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds is another highlight of Jaipur. This five storey elaborate façade overlooking the main road, with projecting balconies, was built in 1799 for royal ladies to witness the processions and bustling activity of every day life of the city without being seen.
The top of the honey comb like frontage of Hawa Mahal offers an excellent view of the surroundings. It was originally built by Maharaja Pratap Singh.
JANTAR MANTAR - The Jantar Mantar or the Observatory, closely the city palace, is the most famous and elaborate of the five Maharaja Jai Singh built in different cities.
The Observatory best reflects the passion of its founder for astronomy and his scientific genius. It is an excellent example that could be achieved in those times in concrete. The stupendous Samrat Yantra (king of Dials) is still unrivalled in its accuracy and preciseness.
CITY PALACE - In the centre of the sprawling old walled city stands the City Palace with its ornate entrance gates, arches, projecting balconies and a series of courtyards.
This former royal residence is a fine synthesis of traditional Rajasthani Mughal art and architecture. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
Apart from these you can visit Ram Niwas Garden, Jal Mahal etc.
Evening enjoy dinner at Chokhi Dhani (an ethnic village resort) where you will have an idea of the village life of Rajasthan here you will also enjoy various traditional Rajasthani dances, puppet show and various other interesting activities. Over night stay in Jaipur.
Day 04 Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Early morning enjoy elephant ride at Amber Fort. Later drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri, a perfectly preserved red sandstone ghost town which was the estranged capital of Mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Arrive Agra and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 05 Agra (Taj City):- City of the Taj.
Key features:-
• Visit the Taj Mahal.
• Enjoy the street market of Agra.
• Also visit Red Fort.
Detailed Itinerary: - Agra is the quintessential Mughal City, where the world marvels at the epitome of love, beauty and sacrifice - The Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world. So overwhelming is the magic monument, that Agra has been immortalized, as the City of the Taj. Even the most modern areas of the town, such as the cantonment, dates back over a hundred years.
Taj Mahal: - Shah Jahan had built this monument in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, as a symbol of his love for her. It is sprawled over an area of 580 by 300 metre; it took 22 years to complete. The best architects and craftsmen from India, Persia, Central Asia, Arabia and Italy were engaged to build this magnificent monument of love which marked the consummation of the Mughal architecture.
Red fort: - The rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra was commenced by Emperor Akbar in 1566 on an older on built by Sher Shah Suri’s son Salim Shah. It stands majestically on the banks of river Yamuna and four successive Mughal Emperors helped in its construction and beautification.
Diwan-I-Am: - The Hall of public audience, an open pavilion was commenced by Shah Jahan but was not completed until the advent of Aurangzeb. Here the emperor sat and listened to public petitions and met the officials.
Diwan-I-Khas: - The Hall of private audience was built in 1637 by Shah Jahan. Its marble pavilions are very attractive in their inlaid flower work and details. Here the emperor would sit on his throne and receive important persons and foreign ambassadors. The famous Peacock throne was kept here on the terrace before it was taken to Delhi by Aurangzeb. In evening, you will be free to explore the rich handicrafts of Agra. Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 06 Agra - Jhansi - Orchha
After an early breakfast in hotel & transfer to railway station to board the train to Jhansi, Arrive Jhansi & drive to Orchha & transfer to hotel.
Key Features: -
• Visit the historical sites with magnificent temples and monuments.
• Jahangir Mahal
• Rajmahal palace
• Shismahal
• Ram Raja Temple
• Phoolbagh
Detailed Itinerary: - Orchha means Secret, also known as Museum city. The hero of Bundela, Rudrapratap founded his capital here in an island surrounded by Betwa River.
Jahangir Mahal: - Built by King Vir Singh Deo on the eve of Jahangir’s visit in 1606, with beautiful lattice work, hanging balcony, pillars, sculpture is extra-ordinary.
Rajmahal palace: - King Rudrapratap started the construction in 1531, which was completed by King Madhukar Shah in 1554. Walls of the palace are decorated by gems and stones like pearl and plain glass.
Episodes from puranas and pictures of hunting are also depicted on the walls in Bundela style, but not in dilapidated condition.
Ram Raja Temple: - It is pink coloured. Famous for its sculpture of Shri Rama. King Madhukar Shah brought the idol of Sree Rama from Oudh.
Phoolbagh: - Also known as the exhibition house of the aesthetics of Bundela kings is the summer resort of Orchha kings.
Overnight stay in Orchha.
Day 07 Orchha - Khajuraho Temple Tours: - Declared as a World Heritage site.
After an early breakfast at Orchha, drive to Khajuraho. The legendary temples of Khajuraho are an incomparable experience.
Key features:-
• Visit the immortal sculptures of 22 temples.
Detailed Itinerary: - Khajuraho was unearthed in 1923 by gradual excavation. The immortal sculptures of temples, carved by skillful artists still remind us of the motto of Indian heritage ‘Love the universe’.
Built within a short span of a hundred years by the Chandela Rajputs, the 10th century temples lay forgotten until they were discovered in the present century.
The temples of Khajuraho are specimens of the Nagara style of temple architecture. The unfulfilled human desires have been intricately manifested in relief. The carved out living images of Khajuraho are yet unparalleled.
Also explore the Western and Eastern temples of Khajuraho while our personal guide explains the intricate meaning and legends behind each describable sculpture. Night stay in Khajuraho.
Day 08 Khajuraho - Delhi ( By flight )- Home
After a leisurely breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi to connect the onward flight to your home / Scheduled Destinations with sweet memories of "Taj Mahal With Khajuraho Temple".