Itinerary
Taj Mahotsav Dates : 18 & 27 Feb`20
Khajuraho Dance Festival Dates : 25 Feb to 03 Mar`20
20 Feb`20 (Thu): Arrive Delhi
Today on arrival at Delhi, our representative will assist you at the airport and transfer to hotel. (Check in time at hotel is 1400 hrs.). Overnight at hotel.
21 Feb`20 (Fri) : Delhi
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Delhi, covering Red Fort from outside (Closed on Monday), Jama Masjid & Gandhi Memorial (Raj Ghat). Enjoy cycle rickshaw ride on the street of Chandini chowak market Also visit Humayun`s Tomb and Qutub Minar. Drive pass through Parliament House, Presidents house & India Gate. Overnight at hotel.
22 Feb`20 (Sat) : Delhi/Jaipur (260 Kms/6 Hrs.)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Jaipur - the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building colour. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
23 Feb`20 (Sun) : Jaipur
After breakfast proceed for an excursion to Amer Fort - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located a short distance from the walled city. Just like the Emperors of a few centuries ago, enjoy the ascent up to the ramparts of the fort on top of a colorfully caparisoned Elephant. In the afternoon take city tour of Jaipur visiting the City palace, the Jantar Mantar (observatory), the Palace of Winds, photo stop at Albert hall museum. At evening witness aarti ceremony at Birla Temple. Overnight at hotel.
24 Feb`20 (Mon): Jaipur/Agra via Fatehpur Sikri (250 Kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Agra, en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri - built during 1571 and 1585. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour at its height. After visit continue drive to drive to Agra, on arrival check in at hotel. Later enjoy events on Taj Mahotsav - a grand procession that makes one reminiscent of the magnificence of the Mughal era. Elephants and Camels are brilliantly decorated, drum beaters are adorned with finery, folk artistes blessed with immense talents and master craftsmen possessing remarkable dexterity in their respective fields are all gorgeously attired when they participate in this lavish procession. Enjoy memorable performances by some of the best classical artistes in the country. They put up wonderful song and dance programmes that leaves you spell bound. These performances are powerful and succeed in making a long lasting impression in your minds. The Taj Festival in Agra gives the Indian craftsmen a unique platform to showcase their talents. They can exhibit their works of art. Visitors get the chance to purchase a few of these marvelous pieces and add to their collection. They can purchase wood carvings of Saharanpur, brass and other metal ware of Moradabad, handmade carpets of Badohi, the pottery of Khurja, chickan-work of Lucknow, the silk of Banaras and much more. A Food festival is also organized at the time of the celebrations of the Taj Festival in Agra. This is the place to be for all you gourmets. You can taste some of the most exotic cuisines from different parts of the country. The aroma is itself very appetizing. Overnight at hotel.
25 Feb`20 (Tue) : Agra
After breakfast proceed to visit the famous Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday) - built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of white marble took 22 years to complete (1630-1652 AD). Also visit Agra Fort - which has the Pearl Mosque, Diwan-e-am (the hall of public audience) and Diwan-e-Khas (the hall of private audience). Later enjoy events on Taj Mahotsav. Overnight at hotel.
26 Feb`20 (Wed) : Agra/Jhansi (Train)
Jhansi/Khajuraho (170 Kms)
Early morning check out from hotel and transfer to railway station to board the train to Jhansi. On arrival at Jhansi, pick up from railway station and drive to Khajuraho - one of the most popular tourist spots in Madhya Pradesh. It is famous for its ancient temples that depict some of the finest art in the world. On arrival, check in at hotel. Later enjoy Khajuraho dance festival - the celebration of the Indian traditional dance forms. Classical Indian dance originated in the ancient temples. The intriguing temples of Khajuraho have a mesmerizing association with dance as the art form has been glamorized and immortal in the exquisite stone carvings here. Khajuraho temples therefore serves as the idyllic backdrop of the art genre. As the hard winters make for warm spring, the Khajuraho Dance Festival is organized. Audiences from all over the world are drawn to the cultural extravaganza of Indian classical dance forms, music and art. Celebrate the art of dance against the backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Khajuraho. Overnight at hotel.
27 Feb`20 (Thu) : Khajuraho
After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to visit eastern & Western group of temples. These temples were built under the rule of Chandela dynasty in between 9th to 11th century. First visit Western group of temples and later visit Eastern group of temples. Here Western group of temples are large and well maintained. Here Hindu & Jain temples are present in which prominent ones are Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Laxmana Temple, Chitragupta Temple, Nandi Mandap, Varah Mandap, Vishvanath. Later enjoy Khajuraho dance festival. Overnight at hotel.
28 Feb`20 (Fri) : Khajuraho/Varanasi (Flight)
After breakfast check out from hotel transfer to airport to board the flight to Varanasi - one of the oldest city of the world that is still inhabited. It was the heart of Hinduism birth. On arrival at Varanasi, our local representative will pick up you from airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
29 Feb`20 (Sat) : Varanasi
Early morning you will enjoy sunrise boat ride on river Ganges (1 Hrs.) - It gives a glimpse of morning life along the ghats in Varanasi. These boats are slow moving and help us to see stunning sun rise over the horizon with Ganga in the foreground, the panoramic views of ghats and the morning life on ghats. Return to hotel for breakfast and later proceed to visit Kashi Vishwanath temple – a 300-year-old Lord Shiva temple. BHU-Banaras Hindu university (outside visit) - established way back in the year 1916 boasts about largest university campus in the entire Asian continent. Annapurna temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple & Bharat Mata temple.
Later proceed for excursion of Sarnath - an important Buddhist pilgrim spot. This is the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment. Top attractions in Sarnath are Chaukhandi stupa, Buddha temple, Dhamekha stupa, archeological museum (closed on Friday). After visit return to Varanasi and witness evening aarti ceremony at Ganga ghat (Highlight of Varanasi). Overnight at hotel.
01 Mar`20 (Sun) : Varanasi/Delhi (Flight) Departure
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi and further connect the flight to onward destination.
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Note : Kindly note distance & driving hours mentioned in the itinerary are approximate, it will be more or less depend on road condition & traffic on any particular day.
