WHERE YOU WILL STAY

• New Delhi: Hotel.
• Jaipur: Mahal Khandela, a boutique heritage hotel.
• Agra: Hotel near the Taj Mahal.
• Orchha: Resort on the banks of River Betwa.
• Khajuraho: Resort near the famous temples.
• Chitrakoot: Hotel.
• Varanasi: Ramada Plaza or an equally good hotel.

ACTIVITIES

• Ayurvedic Massages: Rejuvenating treatments throughout the trip.
• Historical Site Visits: Explore forts, palaces, and temples.
• Cultural Interactions: Engage with local traditions and performances.
• Nature Walks: Scenic walks in rural areas and along rivers.
• Wildlife Safaris: Thrilling jeep safaris to see tigers and other wildlife.
• River Cruises: Boat rides on the River Ganges.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• 11 nights accommodation in various heritage hotels and resorts.
• Breakfast and dinner.
• Guided tours of historical sites and cultural experiences.
• All transportation, including airport transfers.
• Entrance fees for all sightseeing activities.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

• International Flights: Flights to and from India.
• Lunches

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1 – New Delhi

• Arrival in New Delhi: Received by our representative at IGI International Airport.
• Transfer to hotel: Check in and relax.
• Explore New Delhi: Depending on arrival time, explore the city with our car at your disposal.
• Dinner and overnight: Stay at the hotel.

Day 2 – New Delhi to Jaipur

• Early Morning Departure: Drive 250 km to Jaipur.
• Arrival at Mahal Khandela: Warm welcome, lunch, and a swim.
• Ayurvedic Massage: Relaxing treatment.
• Evening: Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 – Jaipur

• Morning: Breakfast and yoga session (optional).
• Excursion: Visit Amer Fort, Jaigarh, and Nahargarh Forts.
• City Tour: Visit the City Palace Museum, Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Temple.
• Evening: Rooftop dinner with a puppet show and folk dance.
• Overnight: Stay at the hotel.

Day 4 – Jaipur to Agra

• Morning Departure: Drive to Agra.
• Stopover: Visit Abhaneri village’s 13th-century step-well and Harsh Mata temple.
• Afternoon: Visit Bharatpur bird sanctuary on a cycle rickshaw.
• Evening Arrival: Check into the hotel in Agra.
• Overnight: Stay at the hotel.

Day 5 – Agra

• Early Morning: Explore the Taj Mahal’s mesmerizing beauty.
• Sightseeing: Visit Itamar-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb and Red Fort.
• Afternoon: Drive to Fatehpuri Sikri, and explore the historic site.
• Evening: Ayurvedic massage at the hotel.
• Overnight: Stay at the hotel.

Day 6 – Agra to Orchha

• Morning Drive: Travel to Orchha.
• Sightseeing: Visit cenotaphs, Ram Raja Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, Jahangir Temple, and Orchha Fort.
• Evening: Walking tour along River Betwa.
• Overnight: Stay at the resort.

Day 7 – Orchha to Khajuraho

• Morning Departure: Drive to Khajuraho.
• Afternoon: Visit the temple complex, famous for its erotic carvings.
• Evening: Light and sound show at the temples.
• Overnight: Stay at the resort.

Day 8 – Khajuraho

• Morning Safari: Jeep safari to see tigers, deer, and other wildlife in the park.
• Afternoon: Visit Raneh Waterfalls.
• Evening: Ayurvedic massage.
• Overnight: Stay at the resort.

Day 9 – Khajuraho to Chitrakoot

• Morning Drive: Travel to Chitrakoot.
• Sightseeing: Visit sites associated with Lord Ram, including Gupt Godavari cave and temples.
• Evening: Aarti at Ram Ghat on River Mandakini.
• Overnight: Stay at the hotel.

Day 10 – Chitrakoot to Varanasi

• Morning Activity: Meditation and yoga (optional), breakfast
• Drive to Varanasi: Check-in and lunch at the hotel.
• City Tour: Visit bazaars and see the evening aarti on the River Ganges.
• Overnight: Stay at the hotel.

Day 11 – Varanasi

• Dawn Cruise: On the River Ganges to see traditional Hindu rituals.
• Full-Day Tour: Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Dashwamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, and Sarnath.
• Evening: Return to the hotel.
• Overnight: Stay at the hotel.

Day 12 – Varanasi to New Delhi

• Morning Cruise: Pre-dawn cruise on the River Ganges.
• Breakfast and Departure: Transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.
• Optional: Stay in New Delhi overnight if there is no flight that night.