Arrive at New Delhi International Airport. Following immigration, baggage collection, and customs, our TOTAL INDIA DMC representative will meet you at the EXIT of ARRIVAL TERMINAL building standing after which you will be transferred to your hotel. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Standard check-in time is at 1400 hrs. Delhi stands as the capital of Modern India. Here you can see the mingling of the Old and New India, the ancient and the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. It is not surprising then, that what constitutes Delhi today is a conglomerate of seven cities. Delhi has seen the rise and fall of many emperors, who have left behind a plethora of monuments that commemorate the grandeur and glory of bygone ages. Very few cities in the world can express such a profusion of architectural styles. Relax and Overnight at the hotel.

Sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi

Today morning we proceed for Delhi sightseeing will include drive past Red Fort & visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque. Take a cycle rickshaw ride through the back streets of Old Delhi to get a firsthand experience of the hustle and bustle of the ancient city. Later proceed to New Delhi, visit to the Raj Ghat, drive past the India Gate – a War Memorial Arch, Rashtrapati Bhawan – the President’s Residence, the Parliament House – the Government headquarters and other Government buildings located in the heart of New Delhi. Conclude your day with visit to Qutub Minar; being one of the most important landmarks of Delhi, with calligraphically decorated interiors and inscriptions of verses of the Holy Quran. Stay overnight at Delhi

Qutub Minar

Delhi - Jaipur (approx. 5 hours drive)

Morning after breakfast travel to Jaipur, the first planned city of India, is a treasure-trove of culture, art and history, famous for its colour, life style and Rajasthani cuisine. It is a city exuding royal heritage and extravagant richness. The historic city also has many temples and shrines. On your arrival at  Jaipur, assistance for transfer and check-into the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the city surroundings. Evening visit the Elephant Village near Amer in Jaipur offers a unique and memorable experience where visitors can interact closely with elephants in a traditional rural setting. Located close to Amber Fort, this village is home to elephants and their mahouts (caretakers) and provides insight into their daily lives and care. During the visit, guests can enjoy activities such as walking alongside elephants, feeding them fruits like bananas and sugarcane, watching or participating in their bathing, and learning about their history, habits, and cultural significance in Rajasthan. Stay overnight in Jaipur.

Full day city tour of Jaipur

Morning tour of Jaipur starts with a drive to Amber fort. En-route photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace). The fort complex built of red sandstone and marble boasts of various edifices of prominence like the diwan-i-Aam, Sheesh Mahal, Shila Devi Temple and ‘Ganesh Pol’ gate that leads to private palaces of the royal. The fort presents a beautiful blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture.  Next photo stop at Jal Mahal, built in the mid of the lake. Visit City Palace which boasts to have some of the priceless handwritten Hindu scriptures, miniature delicate paintings, preserved painted ceilings and the elephant saddles, also registered in the Guinness Book of Records to contain the biggest silver objects in the world. The day ends with a visit to Jantar Mantar; the famed observatory is a complex of astronomical instruments chiselled out of stone which provides fairly accurate information to the day.

Jaipur - Agra (approx. 5 hours' drive)

Morning assistance on departure and travel to Agra, home to India's most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. A poem of white marble, the Taj is described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love. On arrival assistance and check in at hotel. Rest of the day is free for your own activity.

Full day city tour of Agra

Early morning visit India’s most iconic landmark, the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The epitome of love, standing majestically on the banks of the river Yamuna, was built in the 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in loving memory of his queen. Made with pure white marble, ornated with semi-precious stones and built around a beautiful four-garden plan, it is universally admired as the most outstanding achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture. Return back to the hotel for breakfast before visiting Agra Fort, built by Emperor Akbar and made with red sandstone, which exhibits a fascinating mixture of Islamic and Hindu styles of artistry. Your last visit be to the Itimad-Ud-Daulah Tomb, nicknamed the Baby Taj, said to have had an important influence on the design of the Taj Mahal.

Agra - Jhansi (By Train), Travel to Khajuraho, En-route visit Orchha

Assistance on departure and transfer to railway station to board the train to Jhansi. On arrival at the Jhansi Railway station, you will be met by TOTAL INDIA DMC representative holding up a placard and he will assist you with a transfer to Khajuraho. Enroute stop at Orchha to visit Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Rai Parveen Mahal, built by Chaturbhuj in the 16th Century. Continue your drive to Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Madhya Pradesh (Central India), is known around the world for its stunning temples adorned by erotic and sensuous carvings.

Full day city tour of Khajuraho

Morning proceeds for guided sightseeing of Khajuraho Group of Monuments. The Western group of temples contain the most accomplished Khajuraho temples with 84 towers, the Kandariya Mahadeva, dedicated to Lord Shiva and decorated with a profusion of sculptures with intricate details, symbolism and expressiveness of ancient Indian art. The temples are famous for their architectural symbolism and erotic sculptures. Further, visit the Eastern group of temples that house the largest Jain temple dedicated to Parsvanath. Later we explore the local market of the small-town. Later in the evening enjoy the fascinating sound and light show at the temple complex, that evokes the life and times of the great Chandella Kings and traces the story of the unique Khajuraho temples from the 10th Century to the present day.

Khajuraho - Varanasi (by Flight), Later in the evening enjoy aarti ceremony

Assistance for departure transfer to Khajuraho airport to board the flight to Varanasi, the abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are yet unknown. Ghats of Varanasi is a natural supplement to the concept of divinity and is known as the city that liberates the soul from the human body to the ultimate. The city is also renowned for its rich tapestry of music, arts, crafts, and education. On arrival at Varanasi airport, once you have collected your baggage please proceed to the arrival lounge. TOTAL INDIA DMC representative will meet you holding a placard who will provide assisted transfer to your accommodation. Later in the evening you will be transferred to attend aarti ceremony, as dozens of big lamps are lighted and swayed in a semi-circle, in tandem by the priests to offer prayers, while singing of Vedic hymns and playing of the traditional instruments, while the visitors release 100 of small earthen lamps with flickering lights.

Full day city tour of Varanasi

Early morning enjoys the heritage walk and sunrise boat ride on river Ganges to witness early morning bathers, raising their faces to the rising sun and reciting the sacred mantra. After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for morning city tour of Varanasi visiting various temples, some of the most prominent amongst them is the Kashi Vishwanath Temple (visit from outside only), Bharat Mata Temple, where the map of undivided India is inscribed in stone and prayed instead of any god or goddess. Afternoon visit Sarnath - the site of the deer park where Gautama Buddha is said to have given his first sermon. It has been a premier centre for Buddhism and has a rich collection of ancient Buddhist relics and antiques comprising of numerous Buddha and Bodhisattva images on display at the Museum.

Varanasi - Delhi (by Train)

Morning check-out and assisted departure transfer to Varanasi railway station to board the train to Delhi, on arrival at the Delhi railway station, TOTAL INDIA DMC representative will meet you holding a placard, who will assist you with a transfer to your accommodation.

Delhi Departure

In time assisted departure transfer to Delhi International Airport to board flight to onward destination. The tour finishes with lovely memories.