Delhi – Agra With Kahjuraho & Varanasi

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. This fascinating city has been in existence since the 6th century BC and has seen ups and downs from the rule of the Pandavas right up to the British Raj. Visit Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. The courtyard of the mosque can hold about 25,000 worshippers, enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi…noisy, chaotic and uniquely Indian, drive past the Red Fort, which was constructed during the rule of Emperor Shah Jahan and served as the residence for the Mughal royal family. It continues to be significant till date, as every Independence Day, the Prime Minister makes a speech from its ramparts as the Indian flag is hoisted, drive past the President’s House and several other government buildings in Edwin Lutyen’s Delhi before you head toward Rajghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. This simple memorial marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948, visit Humayun’s Tomb, commissioned by Humayun’s wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562. It was the first garden tomb built in the Indian sub-continent where the Persian architect used red sandstone on a large scale and the Qutab Minar, which is the tallest brick minaret in the world; it was commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi. 

• Overnight: stay in Delhi.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to Agra. On arrival at Agra, check-in at the hotel. Later, proceed for a half day sightseeing of Agra and Visit - the Red Fort, which was commissioned in 1565 by The Mughal Emperor Akbar, the Taj Mahal … a mausoleum built as a symbol of Emperor Shah Jehan’s devotion to his beloved queen Mumtaz. Considered an architectural marvel, its construction took thousands of workers over 21 years to complete.

• Overnight: stay at Agra.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out.  You will be transferred to the railway station in time to board the train to Jhansi. On arrival at Jhansi you will be met on arrival. Proceed to Khajuraho by road (220 kms / approx. 5 hour), en-route visit Orchha – the Orchha fort complex, the Jahangir Mahal in the fort is known for its delicate work balanced with strong masonry, the Raj Mahal, the second palace in this fort complex is well known for its murals, depicting religious themes, the Raja Ram Temple. Lord Ram is worshipped here as a king, the Laxmi Narayan temple, a unique blend of temple and fort architecture. On arrival at Khajuraho, check-in at the hotel. 

• Overnight: stay at Khajuraho.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed for a half -day sightseeing tour of Khajuraho. Visit  -the Western Group of Temples -the Kandariya Mahadeo is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the largest of Khajuraho's temples, the temple of Devi Jagdamba is considered to be one of the most erotic temples of Khajuraho, the Eastern Group of Temples - the temple of Parsvanath is the largest of the Jain temples in Khajuraho India and the finest…without any sexual motifs. Later proceed to Allahabad. On arrival at Allahabad, check-in at the hotel.

• Overnight: stay at Allahabad.

In the early morning, proceed towards Triveni Sangam in Prayag (Allahabad), which is the point of confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers. Take a holy bath in the sangam as it is believed to wash away all sins and relieve you from the rebirth cycle. After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to visit - the Bade Hanuman Temple and Akbar Fort. Bade Hanuman Temple is one of the most popular attractions here that houses a huge statue of Lord Hanuman. Akbar Fort is a large fort situated by the banks of River Yamuna, built by the famous Mughal emperor Akbar. Later proceed to Varanasi. On arrival at Varanasi, check-in at the hotel. 

• Overnight: stay at Varanasi.

Early morning, proceed and enjoy a sublime boat ride on the Ganges River.  View the numerous ghats along the bank of the Ganges, presenting a varied scene from dawn to dusk. Return to the hotel for breakfast.  Later visit - the Benares Hindu University, the largest residential university in Asia, a center of Sanskrit, Indian art, culture, and music, proceed to  Sarnath, located eight km from Varanasi. It is famous as the place where the Buddha first preached his message after attaining nirvana, the Dhamek Stupa… it marks the spot where the Buddha proclaimed his faith in front of his first five followers. The earliest and most important relic found here is the Ashoka pillar, erected in 250 BC. The rest of the day is free for individual activities.

• Overnight: stay at Varanasi.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out.  You will  be transferred to the airport in time to board your flight back home.