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Golden Triangle with Khajuraho Tour
Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destinations: 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.
TOUR ENDS
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