Classic India Tour

Today arrival at Delhi Airport; on arrival meet and welcome by ITP DMC representative & transfer to Hotel.

0900 hrs: Delhi sightseeing tour will begin with Old Delhi Enjoy rickshaw ride which start from Red fort and will take you Chandni chok , Jama Masjid and Paranthe wali Gali and back to Red fort .   Later visit of Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. It is located on the banks of Yamuna River. Then you move to famous India Gate. It is also known as All India War Memorial. This memorial commemorates the death of 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War and the Afghan Wars. The first foundation of this heroic memorial was laid on 10th February 1921.   Next to India Gate is the architectural beauty “the President’s House” or Rashtrapati Bhawan. Before independence, the house was the residence of the Viceroy of India. Now, it has become the official home of the President of India. It was completed in the year 1929 after seventeen years of continuous hard work by the workers. The architect of the house is a British architect Mr. Edwin Landseer Lutyens. Later visit Laxmi Narayan Temple also known as Birla temple.   From President House, you will visit to the majestic Qutub Minar. Qutab Minar is a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory, built in 1198 AD by Turkic King Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu kingdom.  Made up of marble and red sandstone, the Qutub Minar is included in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. Lotus Temple, an important Bahai House of Worship. The architect Furiburz Sabha had envisioned this temple to reflect the unity of Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Jainism. This Lotus temple is closed on Mondays. The temple is made of bright white marble and it is surrounded by beautifully designed lawns, gardens and pathways. It has nine pools with stairs and bridges.   Overnight stay at hotel – Delhi

Morning drive for Jaipur en route visit Samode palace which is a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Here you can explore, Samode Bagh. You can also visit here local villages and see their lifestyle while riding on a Camel`s back or on a camel cart. Post sightseeing head back to Jaipur.   Arrive Jaipur & check in at the hotel, Folk dances, Music and many more activities . Overnight at the hotel.       Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital, is an enthralling historical city and the gateway to India’s most flamboyant state. Our team member at Jaipur will assist you to check-in to your hotel. In the evening you will visit to witness the manufacturing of hand-knotted rugs or durries. Jaipur, the Pink City, is known for its historic majesty. It also produces a wide array of hand knotted, hand tufted, flat weaves, durries, shags and many other indoor and outdoor carpets, using only the finest materials, including hand spun wool, silk and cotton.

Breakfast at hotel.   You will visit to Amber fort and palace, the capital of the gallant Rajputs from 1037 to 1728 AD. Ascend the fort on a decorated Elephant. Surrounded by ramparts, this dramatically beautiful fortress is perched on a hill near the ripple less Maota Lake and grows more alluring as you approach it. City Palace would be your next destination. It is a perfect blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The centre of the palace is a seven-storied building called Chandra Palace, with breathtakingly beautiful views over the gardens and the Jaipur city. Jantar Mantar (Solar Observatory) would be your next stop after City Palace. This astronomical treasure house was built by the Rajput King Sawai Jal Singh. This largest observatory ever built, is known for solar devices that give accurate predictions till date. Next in line will be the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). It is a five-storied structure, built of red and pink sandstone. It was built in the year 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down the busy street market, unseen by the world, through its 593 stone Jharokas (mini windows). Towards the end of Jaipur sightseeing, we will visit the Birla Temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this temple was built in 1988. It is also known as Laxmi Narayan Temple.   Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast you will leave to Agra. On the way, you will visit Abhaneri, very famous for its step wells. Abhaneri – Abhaneri is a village in the Dausa district of Rajasthan state in India. The place is popular for the Chand Baori step well and Harshat Mata Temple. Later drive towards Agra, en route visit Fatehpur Sikri. It is believed to be one of the first carefully planned cities of the Mughals. It was built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century AD. Its name basically means the ‘City of Victory.’ After your arrival at Agra, we will help you to check-in at your respective hotel. Agra, the erstwhile capital of great Mughals, is known for the famous “Taj Mahal”. The city attracts many tourists with its enrapturing architectural marvels. Most of Agra is on the West bank of River Yamuna, with the Agra Fort and Taj Mahal at its nucleus. Overnight at Hotel.

After an early breakfast, you will visit to the Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday), an incredible architectural excellence. This exquisite mausoleum was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.   After the Taj Mahal visit, you will get to the Agra Fort. It was built principally as a military establishment by the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great in 1565. The red sandstone of Agra Fort was partially converted into a palace during Shah Jahan’s time. This massive Fort is 2.5 km long and is considered as the predecessor of the Delhi Red Fort.     Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, would be your next destination point. It is a Mughal mausoleum often described as a “jewel box”, sometimes called the “Baby Taj”. The tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal. You can also see the beautiful sunset from Mehtab Bagh, which is very close by.  Agra is also known for its marble inlay craft or Parchin kari. You can witness here the handwork of master craftsmen working on various artworks and designs. You can carry some artwork back to your country as a memorable gift for yourself and your dear ones. Optional Tour: Mohabbat the Taj Show Timings:  ( 1845 Hrs to 1745 Hrs ) Price: On request  

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Agra railway station, boarding the “Shatabdi Express” (first class car, with air conditioning).   Departure from Agra 08:02 Hrs Arrival in Gwalior 09:28 Hrs     Upon arrival - a meeting at the railway station and departure for acquaintance with the magnificent 14th-century Gwalior Fort and the Maharaja Man Singh Palace Museum. In the museum - in addition to a huge number of stuffed tigers - there is an active "lunch" railway, with a length of about 20 m. From Gwalior leave for Orchha - the ancient capital of one of the largest and most powerful kingdoms of central India. The city was founded in the 16th century by the ruler of the Bundel dynasty - Rudra Pratap. Numerous shrines, monuments and palaces scattered throughout the city and its environs are witnesses to the legendary past of this city. Upon arrival in Orchha - hotel accommodation, free time. Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning - visit to the palaces of Raj Mahal and Jehgangir Mahal in Orchha. Transfer to Khajuraho (172 km, about 4 hours) - the oldest city of the Indian dynasty Chandella. Upon arrival - accommodation at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, you will go on a city tour. You will visit various temples, such as: Chaunsat Yogini, Lalguan Mahadev , Mahadev Parvati, Varaha, Matangesvara, Lakshmana, Viswanath and Nandi, Chitragupta, Devi Jagdamb and Kandaria Mahadeo, belonging to the Western group. The eastern group, 2.4 kilometers from the tourist office, consists of 7 temples: 4 Jain and 3 Hindu. The temples of Parsvanath, Adinat, Shantinat and Khantai belong to Jain as long as Vamana, Javari and Brahma. All of them are Hindu temples. After the tour, you will go to Khajuraho airport for departure to Varanasi.     Varanasi is the "eternal city of India." Its history is more than three thousand years old. Varanasi is located on the banks of the Ganges River and is one of the most important Hindu centers in the world, the “holiest of the holy” pilgrimage centers of millions of Indians. Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel of the selected category. Accommodation and rest. In the evening - visit to the world famous "ghats" stairs for ritual baths, going straight into the water, to the Ganges. Arrive in Varanasi and transfer to Hotel. Evening enjoy the holy Ganga aarti. Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning enjoy a boat ride at river Ganges to witness sunrise. Later proceed to visit Sarnath, a Buddhist shrine, where Prince Gautama delivered his first sermon after enlightenment. Inspection of the huge Domekh of the stupa and the Mahabodhha temple. In the afternoon, visit the Golden Temple of Varanasi, the University of Hinduism Later transfer to airport to connect flight to Delhi. Arrive in International airport and flight to your onward destination.     ***End of our services***