10-Day Classical India

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After breakfast, you will go out sightseeing. Begin with Old Delhi, where you will visit the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; Chandni Chowk, the oldest market in Delhi. Take a rickshaw ride to the Red Fort, from here you will go to Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Have lunch and then go to New Delhi to visit Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, the President’s House and Parliament Street. Lastly, visit Qutub Minar, a 240-feet tall minaret with an amazing mix of architecture.

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After breakfast, you will be transferred to the railway station for a train journey to the holy city of Varanasi. Varanasi is considered to be the spiritual capital of India with thousands of pilgrims flocking to it each year looking for redemption and cleansing their souls. In the evening you will get the opportunity to watch the Ganga Aarti takes place along the ghats and observe the many pilgrims perform prayers and light the aartis.

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Early morning you will go for a boat ride on the River Ganges and see the beauty of this city at the first light. After this go back to the hotel for breakfast post which you will go for a city tour. Today, you will see Sarnath, Banaras Hindu University, New Vishwanath Temple, Tulsi Manasa Temple, and Durga Temple.

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After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Khajuraho. This city is known as the Temple city of Central India due to its numerous temples. The sensuous and erotic carvings on the walls of these Hindu and Jain temples are what it is known for worldwide. They are displayed in a very aesthetic way and each of those carvings illustrates the innocent character of love. You'll explore these temples in all their glory and learn about the history behind them.

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After breakfast, drive to Orchha. It is located on the banks of the River Betwa with ornately carved temples, astounding forts and palaces that attract travellers from across the globe. All of this put together makes this city historically very noteworthy and serves as a haven for photographers. You will explore the magnificent temples and Havelis of this city and then drive to Jhansi to board the train to Agra.

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Early morning you will leave to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise, which is considered to be the best time to witness this magnificent monument. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his loving wife Mumtaz. This will be followed by breakfast at the hotel. Later you will proceed to visit Agra Fort, which is a much better-preserved version of the Red Fort in Delhi. It is made of red sandstone and the palace section of the fort is made of white marble - it's truly remarkable!

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After breakfast, you will drive to Jaipur. The city got its name and reputation of being the pink city due to the use of pink sandstone in almost all the buildings we see today. The bustling bazaars of Jaipur, famous for Rajasthani jewellery, fabrics and shoes, possess a timeless quality and are a treasure-trove for the shoppers. On arrival, you will check into your hotel.

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After breakfast, you will take a jeep up to Amer Fort. Built in the 16th century, Amer Fort sits on the Aravalli Hills which bears importance to Indian history. Later, you will visit the City Palace where the Maharajah resides. Also, you should see the Jantar Mantar Observatory, the largest stone observatory in the world. You'll finish the day driving past the Hawa Mahal to the colourful markets of Jaipur where women can learn how to drape a saree and men will learn how to tie a turban.