New Delhi Trip Overview
Experience a taste of India on this outstanding tour of the country’s most fabled sights. Commence your journey from the historical city Delhi. Fly to Varanasi & make your way through the sacred city of Kashi and cruise on the Holy River Ganges to observe ancient spiritual rites. Fly to Khajuraho to witness the sensuous moods of the temples. Drive to see the graceful cenotaphs of Orchha & Gwalior Fort. Witness the immortal beauty of the Taj Mahal & wondrous sites of the Mughal at Fatehpur Sikri. Visit the Pink City Jaipur home to royal Rajput citadel & colorful bazaar. Fly to Hyderabad & explore 400 year-old metropolitan city teeming with bustling-bazaars & Muslim monuments. On the way to Bijapur visit Golbarga Fort. While in Badami visit ancient monuments at Pattadakal and Aihole. Drive to Hampi via visiting Gadag & Lakkundi. Explore Hampi an ancient village dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. Tour will end in the Bollywood film city Mumbai.
Additional Info
Duration: 19 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Experience a taste of India on this outstanding tour of the country’s most fabled sights. Commence your journey from the historical city Delhi. Fly to Varanasi & make your way through the sacred city of Kashi and cruise on the Holy River Ganges to observe ancient spiritual rites. Fly to Khajuraho to witness the sensuous moods of the temples. Drive to see the graceful cenotaphs of Orchha & Gwalior Fort. Witness the immortal beauty of the Taj Mahal & wondrous sites of the Mughal at Fatehpur Sikri. Visit the Pink City Jaipur home to royal Rajput citadel & colorful bazaar. Fly to Hyderabad & explore 400 year-old metropolitan city teeming with bustling-bazaars & Muslim monuments. On the way to Bijapur visit Golbarga Fort. While in Badami visit ancient monuments at Pattadakal and Aihole. Drive to Hampi via visiting Gadag & Lakkundi. Explore Hampi an ancient village dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. Tour will end in the Bollywood film city Mumbai.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel check in. Vehicle will remain on disposal for exploring any place of your interest with your driver or going out for dinner.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
City tour of Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate etc.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi – Varanasi (flight)
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Transfer to airport to board morning flight for Varanasi.
Stop At: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
On arrival transfer to hotel. Later excursion to visit Sarnath Temple complex. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Varanasi
Stop At: Dasaswamedh Ghat Road Bangali Tola, Varanasi 221001 India
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit. Explore many temples, ghats, Chowk, Bazaar & galis on walk.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Later visit Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple & Ram Nagar Fort Palace Museum.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Varanasi – Khajuraho (flight)
Pass By: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Transfer to airport to board flight for Khajuraho.
Stop At: Khajuraho, Khajuraho, Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh
On arrival transfer to hotel. Later visit exceptionally well maintained Khajuraho temples built in the short span of 100 years from 950-1050AD by Chandela dynasty. Evening light & sound show.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Khajuraho – Orchha (180kms)
Stop At: Orchha, Orchha, Tikamgarh District, Madhya Pradesh
Drive to Orchha check in at hotel. Later visit Orchha Fort complex & Cenotaphs.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Orchha – Agra (220kms)
Stop At: Gwalior Fort, Gwalior India
Drive to Agra enroute visit Gwalior Fort known for its great architecture and rich past. Arrive Agra check in at hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Agra – Jaipur (245kms)
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Sunrise visit Taj Mahal followed by Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Later drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri step. Arrive Jaipur check in at hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Jaipur
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla temple & local market.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Jaipur – Hyderabad (flight)
Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for Hyderabad.
Pass By: Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Hyderabad District, Telangana
On arrival assistance & transfer to hotel check in.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Hyderabad
Stop At: Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Hyderabad District, Telangana
Explore 400 year-old metropolitan city teeming with bustling-bazaars & Muslim monuments. Visit Golconda Fort Complex, Qutubshahi Tombs, Charminar, Mecca Mosque, Salarjung Museum & Chowmohalla Palace.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Hyderabad – Bijapur (385kms)
Stop At: Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India
Drive to Bijapur. En-route visit Gulburga fort & Jama Masjid. Continue drive to Bijapur, check in at hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Bijapur – Badami (120kms)
Stop At: Bijapur, Bijapur, Bijapur District, Chhattisgarh
Visit Bijapur Fort which has a plethora of monuments built during the rule of Adil Shahi dynasty and include Asar Mahal, Bara Kaman, Gol Gumbaz, Jama Masjid, Malik-e-Maidan Canon, Mehtar Mahal & The Ibrahims Rouza. Late afternoon drive to Badami check in at hotel.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Badami
Stop At: Badami, Badami, Bagalkot District, Karnataka
Excursion to visit Aihole a historical site & home to over 125 beautiful Chalukyan temples and monuments from 6th to 12th century. And Pattadakal a treasure trove of Hindu and Jain temples complex built-in 7th and 8th century CE. Return to Badami visit cave temples, Badami Fort and Agastya Lake.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Badami – Hampi (180kms)
Stop At: Gadag, Gadag, Gadag District, Karnataka
Drive to Hampi via visiting few active & ruined temples in Gadag & Lakkundi. Arrive Hampi check in at hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Hampi
Stop At: Hampi, Hampi, Bellary District, Karnataka
City tour of Hampi an UNESCO world Heritage sites dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire on the bank of the River Tungabhadra. Visit Hazara Rama Temple, Kings Balance, Mahanavami Dibba, Royal enclosures, Statue of Ugra Narasimha Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Vithala And Lotus Mahal, Vithala Temple Complex and ASI Museum.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 17: Hampi – Hubli airport (160kms) / Mumbai
Pass By: New Hubli, New Hubli, Dharwad District, Karnataka
Transfer to Hubli airport to board flight for Mumbai.
Stop At: Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
On arrival assistance & transfer to hotel. Later drive pass the colonial building in south Mumbai passing through Gateway of India, Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Kamala Nehru Park, Crawford Market & Marine Drive.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 18: Mumbai
Stop At: Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
City tour of Mumbai visiting CST, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dharavi and Dobi Ghat.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 19: Mumbai – Departure
Pass By: Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
