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Golden Triangle With Khajuraho
Golden Triangle With Khajuraho
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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