Delhi is the heart of the country. Old Delhi boasts Mughal charm which shows history & cultures of Muslim India. Old Delhi was the capital of Muslim India between 17th & 19th centuries. New Delhi was built as the Imperial capital of India during British Raj. Your tour of Delhi will take you through the old and new face of the capital of India. Old Delhi-Old Delhi is the 300-year-old walled city built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jehan in 1648 as his capital. Drive past the Red Fort from where the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation on India’s Independence Day. Visit Jama Masjid, the most elegant mosque in India that stands high on a hillock. On our way back, we visit Raj Ghat, Mahatama Gandhi’s shrine. New Delhi- New Delhi is the early 20th century British capital designed by Sir Edward Lutyens and Herbert Baker. Drive past the President’s House, the Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate, the great memorial arch built to commemorate the slain heroes of World War-I and Indo-Afghan War. Visit the precursor to the Taj Mahal, Humayun’s Tomb built in 1565 AD by the widow of the second Mughal emperor Haji Begum. Later drive to Delhi’s most recognized symbol, the 12th century Qutub Minar, standing 72 metres high and Delhi’s first mosque Quwat-ul-Islam (Light of Islam) Mosque. We end the day by visiting the Hindu heritage of the city, Lakshmi Narayan temple built by one of India’s premier industrial families, the Birlas Overnight stay

Today morning leave Delhi for Jaipur in private car and on arrival check in at hotel Evening relax at hotel or Visit to weavers village of Sanganer near Jaipur Sanganer is known for its textile block printing, blue pottery and papermaking. This elaborate work needs expertly cut mirror images blocks to print the usually asymmetrical Mughal style designs. Although Sanganer is well known for producing fine block printed textiles on off white or pastel backgrounds, today a wide range of textiles are produced with both dark and pale grounds. Overnight stay

Jaipur is vibrant capital of Rajasthan state, which is also known as ‘pink city” for the colour of the building in its wonderful old city. its foundation in the 17th century by Sawai Jai Singh, from whom it derives its name. Morning: Visit Amber Fort, a classic Rajasthani Fort Palace. The fort may look rough and austere from the outside, but the interiors in true Rajasthani style palaces evoke a sense of refined luxury. City tour begins with a visit to the Maharaja's City Palace, a sprawling complex that served as home to the Jaipur rulers since the early 18th century. The complex is now a part museum with sections exhibiting some of the family memorabilia and art collection of the royal Jaipur family. Later visit an astronomical observatory Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Stop at the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds for photography.

Jaipur -Fatehpur Sikri -Agra (06 Hrs drive)

Today morning leave Jaipur for Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri - This magnificent ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, former imperial capital of the great Mughal emperor Akbar. Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, in honour of the great Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti who blessed Akbar and prophesized the birth of three sons to the heirless Emperor. The most important buildings in this vast complex are Buland Darwaza, the main entrance to the walled city Overnight stay

Agra Sightseeing
Agra on the right bank of the river Yamuna is known world’s most famous romantic architecture Taj Mahal. Visit Taj at Sunrise : Sunrise is undoubtedly the best time to avoid the crowds and the heat. As the sun rises and the early morning mists clear, the delicately carved white marble walls of the Taj are slowly unveiled to dazzling effect. This makes visiting Taj at sunrise particularly special. Return to hotel for breakfast Visit Agra Fort- The red sandstone fort as seen today was constructed by Emperor Akbar in 1573 and additions to the building continued till the time of his grandson Shahjahan. Agra Fort won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2004 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight stay

Agra- Jhansi-Khajuraho (06 hrs including 02 hrs train journey)
Today morning take experience train journey which is fourth largest network in the world. Agra- Jhansi Bhopal Shatabdi 0817-1048 hrs. On arrival we start journey by car and en route taking sightseeing of Orcha Orcha is sleeping town on way to Khajuraho and near Jhansi.Here visit the Jehangir Mahal, built in the 17th century by Raja Bir Singh.The palaces and the temples built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th century retain much of their pristine perfection. Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace, is crowned by graceful chhatries and commands a spectacular view of the soaring temple spires and cenotaphs around. Here you can take lunch before continue drive to Khajuraho. Overnight stay

Khajuraho is small town in central India and famous for its erotic sculptures. The temples are famous for their sensual and erotic carvings, which depict the whole range of human emotions and relationships, as well as exquisite carvings of gods and goddesses. Here visit western group of temples, the largest and most important of which is the Kandariya Mahadeo Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, with its 800 statues of gods and goddesses. The Chaunsat Yogini Temple, set a little apart from the others, and which is dedicated to the 64 ‘Yoginis” or attendants of the goddess Kali. Later transfer to Khajuraho airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Khajuraho/Varanasi 9W-724 1325-1415 hrs On arrival met and transfer to hotel. Evening take Rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of the city takes you down to the river, where the temples and ghats are lit with oil-lamps. Participate in a collective prayer ceremony, known as an Arti, and watch the floating oil-lamps on the Ganges

Early morning experience the soul and spirit of Varanasi on boat ride on the holy River Ganges. The city has about 100 ghats, each marked by a lingam, and from the river, we will see the bathing ghats, as well as the cremation ghats. Return to the hotel on foot, walking through the narrow lanes and bazaars of this religious city. En route we visit a mosque built by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb on the site of an ancient Hindu temple, and we also see the Vishwanath Temple from the outside. Sarnath - The Buddha preached his first sermon to five disciples at the Deer Park here, enshrining the principals of his teaching into laws. Several Asian countries have built Buddhist temples there following their own ancient architectural traditions. Overnight stay

Morning at leisure Varanasi/Delhi 9W-724 1450-1620 hrs Later transfer to Varanasi airport to board the flight to Delhi and on arrival board your international flight to onward destination.