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North India Tour with Khajuraho will be best tour for you, if youre planning a trip to India because you will experience the unique traditions and culture of the diverse land of India in a completely unique style. These are the most famous and admired tourist circuits in India, largely focuses on three principle tourist destinations of north India - Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. A Golden Triangle Tour extending with the renowned cities of Khajuraho and Varanasi tour is one such itinerary that gives you a chance to explore the different faces of astonishing land of India.
Delhi is usually the first city to be explored during your Tour that is perched on the banks of Yamuna and national capital of India. Delhi is home of historic buildings, monuments and shrines. Some of the best attractions that one can visit in Delhi include Raj Ghat, Qutub Minar, Parliament House, India Gate, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Akshardham Temple, etc.
North India Tour with Khajuraho of India is among the most demanded trip itinerary chosen by tourists coming to this country merely because it covers most popular and crucial heritage destinations. Golden Triangle is the route which if connected through straight lines takes the form of a triangle with Delhi, Jaipur, Agra as 3 of its vertices. The perimeter of the Golden Triangle is 720 KMs in length. Taking a trip each arm takes approximately 5 Hrs by automobile.
On getting to Delhi, you may be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. It's been vandalized and remodeled in a numerous times "city of cities". Delhi's culture has been handled by lovely monuments. You'll visit the rule that wherever father of our nation mahatma Gandhi was cremated. You will be driven past the long-lasting Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, a busy market in old Delhi. Jama masjid, one among the long-lasting, historic and largest mosques in all over India.
In the afternoon, you'll visit Qutub Minar, touted as India's largest minaret. Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was built in 1192. Your next stop is India Gate, built in memory of the soldier. You will be driven past the Parliament House, President's House and different government Secretarial Buildings.
In the day night, you will be taken to Jaipur. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan also known as the pink city. Numerous eye catching palaces are in here having captivating design and structure. In the 18th century Prince of Wales had been to Jaipur and the whole city was painted and decorated in pink, thats why Jaipur is known as the pink city. Jaipur, this name was given by the king. All the day might be spent in the Jaipur bazaars or strolling through the crowded colorful streets. Overnight in Jaipur.
You begin your journey from Amer fort also known as Amer Palace, formal capital of Rajasthan. This mighty building was designed in red sand-stone and marble by Raja Man Singh and is apartment into four sections each with a courtyard. The first entrance is Surajpol having a eye catching architecture. The Diwan-e-Aam - hall of public audience, Diwan-e-Khas - hall of private audience, Sheesh Mahal - palace of mirrors and Sukh Niwas are quite beautiful. You could ascend the fort by walking up the steps or on an elephant's back or in jeeps.
In Jaipur you will be conveyed to Maharaja City Palace, a King's castle with seven storey as well as Jantar Mantar, the observatory and fascinating buildings attract mathematicians as well as astronomers all over the globe. Hawa Mahal is famous all over the globe due to its magnificent style. You will pass through pink rose garden as well business centers of Jaipur. Your tour to Jaipur is incomplete without you shopping. Jaipur is so popular for clothes, carpets, precious and semi-precious stones and jewelry and various handicrafts made of wood, metals, etc. and also for silk paintings and miniatures. Overnight in Jaipur.
Early morning tour from Jaipur to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, designed in the 16th century by Emperor Akbar. Fatehpur Sikri testifies a testimony to Mughal civilization and it is the popular UNESCO World heritage site of India. Tomb of Salim Chishti, the five storied Panch Mahal and Buland Darwaza a graceful monument and huge piece of fascinating and eye-catching designs. You will be driven to Agra where will experience the afternoon at leisure. Overnight is in Agra.
Agra, it is formally known as capital of Hindustan, is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna. Agra is a major tourist destination of India and a part of the Tourist Circuit of Golden Triangle and also with Delhi and Jaipur. When you are going to Agra in the afternoon, you will be taken to Taj Mahal, one of the amazing places of the world. This elegant building is specially designed with white marble by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between the years 1631 to 1648 and is dedicated for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Standing majestically on banks of Yamuna River, this breathtaking, immensely beautiful monument is synonymous to romance and love.
The next is Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its architectural structure and was built in the 16th century during the Mughal Empire. You will also get a chance to see Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-Khas, which are also known as private audience hall and public audience hall. You can spend all your afternoon on shopping. TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS. Overnight is in Agra.
The next, you will be taken to Gwalior. On your arrival in Gwalior, you will be conveyed to your hotel. Gwalior, a historical town well known for the sacred temples, outstanding palaces, as well as glorious monuments was founded by the King Surajesan.
In the afternoon Gwalior tour you will be taken to the Man Mandir from the 16th century, the Gujari Mahal which has now become archaeological museum, Teli Ka Mandir a eye catching tall building of about 100 feet, Jai Vilas Palace a European style palace of European that has been changed into a museum. Gwalior is an old town with a different charm and is worth visiting. Overnight in Gwalior.
You will be conveyed by road from Gwalior to Orchha. You will be taken to Orchha in the afternoon. Orchha was founded in the 15th century AD by Rudra Pratap Singh, the first king of Orchha.
You could climb the roof of the camel shelter "Uth Khana" for a magnificent look of Orchha, also called camel stables. The Orchha town contains numerous temples and tombs, and the fort has many cenotaphs. Overnight is in Orchha.
In the morning you will be driven by road from Orchha to Khajuraho. Khajuraho is known for its erotic and beautiful temples. These temples were constructed by the Chandelas during 950 AD to 1050 AD. The name Khajuraho comes from the ancient trees known as Khajur trees in Hindi. In the year 1838, Capt. T.S. Burt and an engineer from British army re-discovered this place. The Khajuraho sight-seeing you will reach temples such as Chaunset Yogini Kali Temple, Bharatji or Chitragupta temples made of magnificent 11 headed pictures of Lord Vishnu, Lakshmana Temple, Mahadev Temple, Nandi & Vishvanath Temples and Shiva's Visha Temple. The Parasvanath Temple of Khajuraho is the only Jain temple that still exists. The Javeri Temple is dedicated to the Hindu Lord Vishnu. The other temples you can visit are dedicated to Lord Brahma, Lord Adinath and Yamuna. Overnight is in Khajuraho.
You will be taken to the airport to board flight for Varanasi. When you get to Varanasi, you will be taken to your hotel. The evening Arti at the River Ganges Ghats is what you mustn't miss watching. Varanasi is said to be the oldest ancient city in the entire world, dating back to 5000 years. It has been the cultural and spiritual capital of North India for years. The belief of Hindus is that death in Varanasi leads to salvation. Varanasi is also known as the holy city of India or the city of temples. Overnight is in Varanasi.
You have the next tour on the river Ganges and will take you to the different ghats. Two of most popular ghats, Manikarnika and Harishchandra ghats, these two ghats are quite popular not only for taking a holy dip, but also for cremation purposes. You may see series of funeral pyres burning around in these ghats. So you will enjoy you afternoon presence. Overnight is in Varanasi.
You will be taken to airport to board flight for Delhi. When you get to Delhi you will be prepared for your return/ onward flight. As most of the flight take off after mid-night, you don't have accommodation included in Delhi.
End of your North India Tour with Khajuraho.