Golden Triangle Tour with Khajuraho covers Delhi, Jaipur, Agra with the famous temples of Khajuraho. Temples of Khajuraho which are one among the UNESCO's World Heritage sites, attract tourist towards the beautiful carved sculptures that capture various moods of womanhood and most sensual and erotic pleasures.
This tour is ideally suited for those who wish to experience the heritage and culture of incredible India, Golden Triangle Tour with Khajuraho will take you through one of the most famous UNESCO world heritage monuments in India.
In fact, Golden Triangle Tour with Khajuraho Temple can be made even more interesting by extending it to include Khajuraho Varanasi instead of only Khajuraho. This is because, Khajuraho and Varanasi are both heritage cities.As an extension, Khajuraho tour makes the travellers visit the erotic sculptures depicted on the temples.On the other hand, if this tour is extended to include Varanasi, the Varanasi tour would make travellers experience the cultural kaleidoscope of Northern India.
Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destination Covered: Delhi – Jaipur – Agra – Jhansi – Orchha – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi.
Day 01 : Abroad – Delhi
Come to Delhi. Upon coming to Delhi, the visitor will be met by our representative & shifted to hotel
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi – the former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi
provides antique monuments, narrow streets, & bustling bazaars. Transact past the Red Fort, built in
1648 & board the ‘rickshaw ride’ for a matchless experience from the Red Fort, through “Chandni
Chowk” or Silver Street, experiencing the sights & sounds of this very busy route heading west from the
Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the utmost mosque in India & complete in 1658 by Shah Jahan who
also made the Taj Mahal, & the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon
exploring trip of New Delhi? Transact past the grand government buildings of the British Era designed by
Lutyens, comprising the India Gate and the Presidential Palace. Continue on the lovely Humayun's tomb
of the Mughal era and forerunner of the world well-known Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering
minaret of Qutab Minar. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi – Jaipur
Morning transacts to Jaipur (258 km). Upon coming in Jaipur – check-in the hotel. Afternoon city trip of
Jaipur – “The Pink City” is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with antique ruined
fortresses. Your trip will comprise the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although some of
the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques & artifacts belonging to the ruling family are
housed here, with a collection of weapon. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal “Palace of the Winds”, &
the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the comprehensive astronomical instruments. Enjoy a
stroll through the colorful market before coming back to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Jaipur
Morning journey of the exciting Amber Fort, located on a ridge just outward Jaipur City. At the foot of
the hill, you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady ascent up to the main gate,
making your entering in the time-honored fashion. The Fort finished in the early 18th century, took over
100 years to construct & now, although deserted, provides a charming insight in the lifestyle of the
Moghul ruling families. Afternoon at leisure time for own activities. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05: Jaipur – Agra
Morning transacts to Agra (221 km), en route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri the deserted, red
sandstone city that was made by Emperor Akbar as his capital & palace in the 16th century. Also, visit
the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the world. Continue to transact to Agra & check-in the hotel.
Again, travel trip of Taj Mahal and Red Fort. Visit the prominent Taj Mahal -This most well-known
Moghul monument was made by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal “the lady of
the Taj”. It has been defined as the most extravagant monument ever made for love, for the monarch
was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child. The
central structure has four small domes surrounding the huge, central dome. Above the tombs of
Mumtaz Mahal & Shah Jahan are false tombs, a common practice in Indian mausoleums. (Taj Mahal is
closed on Friday). Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 : Agra – Jhansi – Orchha
Morning shifting to the railway station for your train to Jhansi. Meeting & help upon coming and
proceeds to Orchha (18 kms) & check-in at hotel. Afternoon exploring trip of Orchha, overlooked by the
modern era, this lovely medieval town, was once the capital of Bundela Kings. Constructed along the
banks of the river Betwa, flowing through an uncultivated country century side, it still retains the
captivating air of a bygone era. Amongst the many impressive structures, of specific interest, are the
Jehangiri Mahal, completed by Raja Bir Singh Deo to coax the visit of Moghul Emperor Jehangir, the Raj
Mahal and the Laxmi Narayan temple, both noted for their fine Frescoes and Mural paintings. Overnight
stay at hotel.
Day 07 : Orchha – Khajuraho
Morning transacts to Khajuraho (150 kms) & upon coming check-in at hotel. Thereafter visit the most
important and fascinating Western group of temples. The shrines of Khajuraho have been declared a
‘world heritage’ site by UNESCO in order to preserve the moneyed legacy of tectonics, bequeathed to
upcoming generations by the Kings of the Chandela descendant. These shrines are prominent for their
sophisticated sculptures & sensual carvings that are one of the outstanding achievements of Indian art.
Day 08 : Khajuraho – Varanasi
Morning visits the Eastern group of temples which consists of 3 Hindu and 3 Jain temples, their
proximity attests to the religious tolerance of the times in general and of the Chandela rulers in
particular.
One of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his 1st Sermon in 590 B.C. Here
you will witness the shambles of a once prosperity Buddhist monastery & then visit a fine Museum
which houses an outstanding collection of Buddhist art & sculptures found at the spot. (Sarnath
museum is closed on Friday). Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 09 : Varanasi – Delhi
Early in the morning boat ride on the religious river the Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness
the living traditions of one of the world’s oldest & most significant religions. Visit some of the several
Hindu shrines that line the river Ganges. Stroll along the narrow lanes & markets full of shops selling,
among other kinds of stuff, the world well-known Benaras Silks.
Day 10 : Delhi – Onward journey
Depart Delhi
