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Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel (Hotel Check-in time is 1400 hrs). Day free to relax at hotel and get accustomed to Indian weather and timings. Overnight in Delhi.
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Delhi
After breakfast leave for sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat (Cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi), Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi, Jama Mosque (subject to day of the week) , Drive past Red Fort, followed by tour of New Delhi visiting Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and India Gate. Overnight in Delhi
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Delhi to Varanasi
Breakfast at hotel. Check-out and transfer to Delhi airport in time to connect your flight to India's holiest city Varanasi (Flight AI 406 Dep: 1025 hrs / Arr: 1150 hrs).On arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Later in the Evening proceed to witness ‘Aarti’ (Prayer) ceremony on bank of River Ganges – the holy river. Overnight in Varanasi.
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Varanasi
Early morning proceed for boat ride on river Ganges visiting various Ghats (steps leading down towards river) followed by walk through old city of Varanasi. Return to hotel for Breakfast. Later proceed for guided city tour visiting, Bharat Mata Temple - the only temple in India dedicated to ‘Mother India’, Bharat Kala Bhavan, Durga temple. Afternoon proceed for an excursion to Sarnath - it is believed that in Sarnath Buddha gave his first sermon to his disciples after getting enlightenment. Overnight in Varanasi.
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5
Varanasi/ Khajuraho
Breakfast at hotel. Check-out and transfer to Varanasi airport in time for your onward flight to Khajuraho (Flight 9W:2423 Dep: 12:40 hrs / Arr: 13:35 hrs). On arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Later proceed for excursion to Western and Eastern Group of temples. Overnight in Khajuraho.
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Khajuraho/ Jhansi (Drive time: approximately 4 hours)
Breakfast at hotel. Check-out and drive to Jhansi Railway Station. Arrive Jhansi Railway station in time to board your train to Agra, Bhopal SHTBDI (Dep: 1800hrs / Arr: 2030hrs). On arrival at Agra Railway Station you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight in Agra
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Agra
Today’s sightseeing tour of Agra canters on one of the trip’s true highlights: the magnificent Taj Mahal. We will also pay homage to the famous Agra Fort, seat of Mughal power and affording still more stunning views of the Taj Mahal. Overnight in Agra.
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Drive time: approximately 6 hours
After breakfast we’ll set out for the ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri, largely abandoned since the 16th century. Continue your drive to Ranthambore. On arrival check in and relax for rest of the evening – we’re here two nights. Overnight in Ranthambore.
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Ranthambore
Ranthambore National Park is the site of our first safari in the early morning. This largest national park in Rajasthan, shelters a huge variety of wildlife. Its small lakes are home to crocodiles, birds fill the trees and sambar deer, monkeys and (obviously…) the tigers make this an adventure to remember. We’ll return to our hotel for breakfast and chance to recharge. After lunch, we’ll pay a second visit to the park and discover yet more wildlife. We’ll be back at the hotel before sunset. Overnight in Ranthambore.
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Drive time: approximately 4 hours
After breakfast we'll depart for Jaipur, fondly known as the “Pink City”. After checking in at hotel, the balance of the day is yours…we’re here for two nights. Overnight in Jaipur.
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Jaipur
After breakfast, we’ll set about exploring the city. We’ll lead off with the imposing Amber Fort (where you may enter riding an elephant!). Later stops on our visit include the Observatory, the City Palace and the fanciful Palace of Winds. We’ll make sure to set aside free time in the evening to visit the local bazaars. Overnight in Jaipur.
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Drive time: approximately 6 hours
After breakfast, leave for Delhi international airport by road for your onward flight back home.
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