Duration: 19 Nights / 20 Days.
Destinations: Delhi – Varanasi – Khajuraho – Orchha – Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur – Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Kumbhalgarh – Udaipur – Aurangabad (Ajanta/Ellora Caves) – Mumbai – Madurai – Trichy – Tanjore – Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram – Chennai.
Day 01: Arrival Delhi
IndiaTravelTours.Net representative receives you at New Delhi International Airport and transfers you to the hotel booked. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel, embark on sightseeing tour of New Delhi where elaborate buildings recall the days when India was the gemstone in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutub Minar, imposing war memorial India Gate and the splendid government buildings, the President’s House, the majestic Red fort, the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial. Also visit religious monuments like Lotus Temple, Birla Temple and Akshardham Temple. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.
Day 03: Delhi – Varanasi
In the morning you will be transferred to the Airport to connect flight for Varanasi. On arrival in Varanasi, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to the hotel. Later visit the famous temples of Varanasi including Vishwanath Temple and Bharat Mata Temple. Also visit the Aurangazeb’s Mosque, and Benaras Hindu University. In the evening attend at Aarti Ceremony on the holy ghats of Ganga River. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.
Day 04: Varanasi
Morning – Boat Cruise at the River Ganga to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the ghats. Excursion to Sarnath – Visit the Buddhist Sites, Monasteries, Deer Park and Sarnath Archaeological Museum. Dinner and Overnight will be at the hotel.
Day 05: Varanasi – Khajuraho
Morning Breakfast at the Hotel. Transfers to Airport to board flight for Khajuraho. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Khajuraho Sightseeing visiting Khajuraho Temples and erotic sculptures carved on the walls of the temples. Evening free at leisure. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Khajuraho – Agra
After breakfast explore the Western and Eastern temples of Khajuraho while your guide explains the complicated meaning and legends behind each describable sculpture. Later transfer to Jhansi to board the train to Agra. Arrive Agra & transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 07: Agra – Jaipur
At sunrise see the magnificent Taj Mahal – the ultimate symbol of eternal love composed in white marble – One of Seven Wonders of the World. Visit the Agra Red Fort and explore architectural excellence. Also visit the Itmad-Ud-Daullah Tomb. Later drive to Jaipur stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri to see Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Salim Singh Mosque and ruins of ancient monuments. On arrival in Jaipur, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 08: Jaipur
Visit the magnificent Amber Fort by an elephant ride. Later visit other attractions of Jaipur like Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Jal Mahal. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.
Day 09: Jaipur – Jodhpur
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur & transfer to hotel. Spend rest of time at leisure. Take your dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Jodhpur
Morning explore the glorious Mehrangarh Fort and Fort Museum, one of the largest in India, unmatched in beauty and magnificence – and a perfect example of desert variant of Rajput architecture. Also visit Jaswant Thada Memorial, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Also visit the elegant Umaid Bhawan Palace. In the evening you will be taken on a short safari to immaculately kept villages of Bishonoi tribals who are known for their belief in the sanctity of plant and animal life. A variety of deer roaming freely is the attraction of these villages. In time return back to the hotel at Jodhpur for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 11: Jodhpur – Udaipur
In the morning drive to Udaipur after breakfast. Visit Ranakpur Temples on the way. Later proceed to Kumbhalgarh to see mammoth Kumbhalgarh Fort. Continue to Udaipur, the city of Lakes. On arrival, check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 12: Udaipur
Take your breakfast and proceed to sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Pichola Lake, Folk Art Museum, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari, Pratap Memorial, Lake Palace, Jag Mandir Palace, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 13: Udaipur – Bombay – Aurangabad
In the morning board flight for Mumbai to connect flight to Aurangabad. On arrival in Aurangabad, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to the hotel for overnight.
Day 14: Aurangabad – Excursion to Ajanta & Ellora Caves
After breakfast at the hotel, embark on full day sightseeing tours of world famous Ajanta & Ellora Caves. Treat yourself with rich Indian cultural heritage. In time return back to the hotel at Aurangabad for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 15: Aurangabad – Mumbai
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Visit the attractions of Aurangabad. Later in the evening, board flight to Mumbai. Overnight will be in Mumbai.
Day 16: Mumbai – Madurai
In the morning take flight to Madurai. On arrival in Madurai, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to the hotel. Later visit the world famous Meenakshi Amman Temple – One of Seven Wonders of India. It is the one of the finest examples of Dravidian architecture. Overnight will be at Madurai.
Day 17: Madurai – Tanjore – Trichy
Take your breakfast and then drive to Tanjore – called the city of Temples. At Tanjore visit famous Temples and the magnificent Tanjore Palace. Later drive to Trichy – dotted with many ancient art & architectures. In the evening visit the spectacular Rock Fort Temple. Stay overnight at Trichy.
Day 18: Trichy – Chennai
After breakfast, board train to Chennai. On arrival, INdiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to the hotel. Enjoy sightseeing of Chennai visiting St Thomas Church, Kapaleshwar Temple, Fort St George and Marina Beach. Stay overnight in Chennai.
Day 19: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, take excursion trip to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. Kanchipuram is known as the Golden City of a Thousand Temples. Visit many ancient and terrific temples at Kanchipuram. At Mahabalipuram, visit the world famous monuments and Shore Temple. Enjoy beaches of Mahabalipuram. In time return back to the hotel at Chennai for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 20: Chennai – Departure
Transfer to airport to board the onward flight.