North India Cultural Tour

Enjoy the breakfast at the hotel to welcome the fresh day in Delhi. Around 10:30am, meet with the tour guide, prior to the sightseeing in Old and New Delhi.

Proceed to the Red Fort named for its red-sandstone walls (closed on every Monday) and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fort complex was constructed by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan as to be the residence In front of the Red Fort, there is the imperial avenue known as Chandni Chowk.

When pass through alleyways, it seems getting narrower and we end up at the Jama Masjid which is the largest Muslim mosque in India. You can also enjoy the Rickshaw ride crossing the streets in Old Delhi.  Finishing the visit in Old Delhi, let’s head to New Delhi. Continue our visit to Qutab Minar, National Museum with curator and India Gate, a 42 meters archway built for memorial of Indian soldiers killed during the First World War. Watch the famous War Memorial Arch and see the contrast between old and New Delhi.

Carry on our tour, drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan. It was initially constructed as the Imperial residence of the Viceroy in the early 20^th century. Nowadays, it becomes the current residence of the President of India and Parliament House. This unique circular architecture was built with huge colonnades which house the Upper and Lower House of Parliament. Finally, proceed to the Government secretariat buildings at Connaught Place where the heart of New Delhi as well as the busy shopping centre are.

Enjoy the overnight stay at Hotel.

Morning breakfast at Hotel. Later on time transfer to Delhi Airport to board flight for Varanasi.

Meeting & assistance upon arrival at Varanasi airport and transfer to hotel for check-in.

Later you will be transferred to visit the abode of great God Shiva, Bharat Mata Temple, Brocade Saree Bazaars and narrow lanes.

Evening witness Aarti ceremony at the Ghat.

Aarti is often called "the ceremony of lights The best time to visit the ghats is at dawn when the river is bathed in a mellow light as pilgrims come to perform puja (literally 'respect'; offering or prayers) to the rising sun, and at sunset when the main ganga aarti ceremony takes place at Dasaswamedh Ghat. Overnight stay at hotel.

In the early morning, enjoy boat cruise on River Ganges. Thousands of pilgrims throng the water's edge, bathing, worshipping, and meditating. On stone platforms under palm leaf umbrellas, the Pandas-Brahmin priests preside over rites and rituals.  Every devout Hindu wants to visit Varanasi to purify body and soul in the Ganges River. The boat trip will also cover various ghats including the cremation sites. Every pious Hindu believes that to die in Kashi (Varanasi) and to be cremated on the banks of the Ganges in order to achieve moksha, release from the cycle of rebirth.

Return to hotel for breakfast.

Later visit Buddhist city Sarnath, 7 kms from the city where Buddha preached his first sermon more than 2500 years ago. The site is marked by the massive Dhamek stupa which is believed to date back to 500 AD. Nearby is a Museum where rare collection of manuscripts and other items related with Lord Buddha can be seen.

Evening return to hotel for overnight stay.

Breakfast at hotel.

Later on time transfer to the Airport to board flight for Khajuraho.

On arrival in Khajuraho, our Representative will meet & assist till check-in at Hotel.

Later enjoy visit to Eastern & Western group of Temples.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Morning breakfast at Hotel. Later on time check-out from Hotel and proceed to Jhansi (Approx 170 Kms / 05 Hrs drive). Enroute visiting Orchha. Orchha's grandeur has been captured in stone and frozen in time and is a rich legacy of the ages. The palaces and the temples were built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th Century.

After sightseeing, continue drive to Jhansi and transfer to the Railway-station to connect Train for Agra.

On arrival in Agra, our Representative will meet & assist till check-in at Hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Early morning visit Taj Mahal at Sunrise. Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal, the inimitable poem in white marble is the first expression of love of an Emperor Shahjehan to his queen Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was completed in 1653 AD.

(Taj Mahal remains closed on every Friday.)

Return to hotel for breakfast.

After breakfast, visit Agra Fort.

Agra Fort, situated on the banks of the river Yamuna, is the imposing structure replete with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period and including the beautiful pearl Mosque which was designed and built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. 

Afternoon drive to Delhi (Approx. 203 Kms / 04 Hrs. drive).

On arrival in Delhi, direct transfer to the International Airport to connect flight for onward destination.