Taj Mahal and Khajuraho Tour: 11N/12D

Delhi - Mukundgarh - Khimsar - Jodhpur - Jaipur - Bharatpur - Orchha - Khajuraho - Agra - Delhi Tour

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi meet & assistance at the airport. Later transfer to the hotel. Night stay in Delhi.

Day 2 : Delhi - Mukundgarh ( by road )

Morning after breakfast check-out from hotel & proceed for city sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting Old & New Delhi

OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India

NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. After sightseeing drive to Mukundgarh. Arrive Mukundgarh check-in hotel. Night stay in Mukundgarh

Day 3 : Mukundgarh - Khimsar ( by road )

Morning after breakfast check-out from hotel & visit Mukundgarh. This village of Mukundgarh belongs to the Shekhawati region and stand evidences of the medieval times. The true culture of Shekhawati region is reflected from the monuments located at this place. The major sightseeing places at Mukundgarh are Open air art gallery & Mukundgarh fort. Afternoon drive to Khimsar. Arrive Khimsar & check-in hotel. Night stay in Khimsar

Day 4 : Khimsar - Jodhpur ( by road )

Morning after breakfast check-out from hotel & proceed for city sightseeing tour of Khimsar. Khimsar is steeped in history- founded 2500 years ago by the Jain Saint Mahaveer, this is the starting point of the great Indian Desert tours. The founder of the castle, which was built in mid 15th century was Prince Karamsi, son of Jodhpur and very close to other places of interest like Osian and Nagaur. Well managed Khimsar Fort provides the visitors with all modern amenities- 50 luxuriously furnished rooms, theme dinners, a variety of continental and Indian meals as well as traditional Rajasthani are available. After sightseeing drive to Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur & check-in hotel. Night stay in Jodhpur

Day 5 : Jodhpur - Jaipur ( by Road )

Morning after breakfast check-out from hotel & proceed for city sightseeing tour of Prince Jodha founded city Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, in 1459. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. After sightseeing drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur check-in hotel. Night stay in Jaipur

Day 6 : Jaipur

Morning after breakfast proceed for excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort

AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression

CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum

JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use

HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Night stay in Jaipur

Day 7 : Jaipur - Bharatpur ( by road )

Morning after breakfast drive to Bharatpur. Arrive Bharatpur & check-in at hotel. Later visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary * on rickshaws. The most Spectacular water- bird Sanctuary features nesting indigenous water- birds and migratory birds. From October till December, the indigenous water- birds nest around the lake, from December on the migratory Geese, Duck and Cranes are the main feature of the bird sanctuary. Night stay in Bharatpur

Day 8 : Bharatpur - Orchha ( by road )

Morning after breakfast drive to Orchha. Arrive Orchha & check-in hotel. Later proceed for city sightseeing tour of Orchha visiting Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Raj Praveen Mahal, Ram Raja Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Phool Baugh, Dinman Hardaul's Palace, Sunder Mahal, Cenotaphs, Shahid Smarak. Orchha Palace and Panoramic view of Betwa River. Night stay in Orchha

Day 9 : Orchha - Khujaraho ( by road )

Morning after breakfast drive to Khujaraho. Arrive Khujaraho & check-in hotel. The legendary temples of khajuraho are an incomparable experience.

Acknowledged as one of the world's artistic wonders, these temples dedicated to the Hindu pantheon of Gods are covered in carvings that are a paean to life and love. Built within a short span of a hundred years by the Chandela Rajputs, the 10th century temples lay forgotten until they were discovered in the present century. Khajuraho has achieved fame for the sensual appeal of its erotic sculptures. Later explore the Western and Eastern temples of khajuraho while the guide explains the intricate meaning and legends behind each describable sculpture. Night stay in Khajuraho.

Day 10 : Khujaraho - Agra ( by road )

Morning after breakfast drive to Agra. Arrive Agra & check-in hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Night stay in Agra

Day 11 : Agra

Morning after breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour of Agra. Visiting the world famous Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Also visit Agra Fort, containing the Pearl Mosque - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and Emperor Akbar started the construction in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Night stay in Agra.

Day 12 : Agra - Delhi & Departure

Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi. Upon arrival departure transfer to the airport to board the flight for onward journey. Tour ends with the sweet memories........

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

Whats included in this tour.

Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.

Accommodation on double sharing basis
All Transportation
All taxes

Whats not included in this tour