GOLDEN TRIANGLE WITH KHAJURAHO & VARANASI

Day 01 : Delhi

You will be greeted and helped at the airport upon arrival before being driven to your overnight lodging. The legacy the British left behind may be seen in Delhi, the capital of India and a significant point of entrance into the country. The disparity between New and Old Delhi symbolises the variation between the capitals of the British and the Moghuls. As a result, wherever the tourist walks, he will encounter the city's past. The hotel in the afternoon.

Day 02 : Delhi

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day city tour of Old and New Delhi. Tours to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, built by Shah Jahan. Visit Humayun's Tomb: built in the mid-16th century, this is an early example of Mughal architecture. Visit Qutab Minar, India Gate, President House, and the Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir). Overnight at a hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi / Jaipur

Drive to Jaipur after breakfast. The great warrior (astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II) is responsible for the city's names, foundation, and careful planning. With Mughal power dwindling, Jai Singh decided to relocate his hilltop fortress at nearby Amber to a new location on the plains in 1727. He planned the city, with its surrounding walls and six rectangular blocks, using the principles of town planning outlined in Shilpa Shastra, an ancient Hindu architectural treatise. Arrive in Jaipur and check into your hotel. After lunch, go to the Hawa Mahal, Birla Temple, and so on. The rest of the day is free for personal activities. Overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 04 : Jaipur

After breakfast, take a trip to Amber Fort, which is 11 kilometres from Jaipur and once served as the state's capital. The fort, a magnificent example of Rajput architecture, was built starting in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army. Elephant riding to the fort's gate from the Aravallis foothills City trip in Jaipur in the afternoon. Explore the City Palace, which houses a museum with a sizable collection of paintings, carpets, enamelware, and weapons; Jantar Mantar, an observatory established by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728; and the Hawa Mahal's façade. Hotel stayed the night.

Day 05 : Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra

After breakfast, depart for Agra while paying a visit to the former capital of the Mughals, Fatehpur Sikri, which was erected by Emperor Akbar in 1569 but abandoned after 15 years due to a lack of water. See the elegant structures, including the Jama Masjid, Salim Chisti's Tomb, Panch Mahal, and other Palaces, which have been kept in their former splendour. Make your way to Agra after lunch. Check into your accommodation in Agra after arriving there in the afternoon.

Day 06 : Agra

Start the Agra city tour after breakfast. Visit the Red Fort, which Emperor Akbar constructed in 1565 and continued to expand under the leadership of his grandson Shah Jahan. Among many other stunning features, it has the hall of public and private audiences. Itmad-ud-daulah, which Nur Jahan built between 1622 and 1628, is strikingly identical to the mausoleum she built for her husband, Jahangir, next to Lahore in Pakistan. The Taj Mahal, which was built by Shah Jahan in honour of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, was the day's high point. The Taj's construction didn't finish until 1653, but it had started in 1631. Afternoon free for personal pursuits and overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 07 : Agra – Jhansi – Orchha – Khajuraho

After having breakfast, I transferred to the Agra Cantt in the morning. Railway station after an early breakfast to board the train to Jhansi. Arrive in Jhansi and travel to Orchha, a historic town built by Bundela kings that boasts 16th and 17th century palaces and temples that have miraculously survived the passage of time. The river Betwa picturesquely encircles the city. Visit the nearby fortification and the nearby Ram Raja shrine. After lunch, keep driving to Khajuraho; once there, check into a hotel and spend the night.

Day 08 : Khajuraho

After breakfast, travel to Khajuraho, where the 25 or so surrounding temples depict various aspects of life, including the sensual. Khajuraho was erected by the warrior Chandela dynasty, who rose to dominance in Central India between the 10th and 11th centuries. Since Khajuraho was rediscovered by a British officer in 1838, the erotic sculptures on several of the panels have been the subject of much discussion. Khajuraho has been designated a World Heritage Site in order to protect it for future generations. Visit the temples in the east and west that are renowned for their sensual sculptures. evening at an Indian dance performance. returning to the hotel for dinner and sleeping.

Day 09 : Khajuraho / Varanasi

Breakfast served in the hotel. Morning free. Transfer to the airport in time to catch the Varanasi flight. Get to Varanasi. seeing Sarnath's sights. Previously, Varanasi was referred to as Kashi, or the city that shines. Varanasi, the oldest city still inhabited in India and one of the oldest cities in the world, serves as the religious centre of Hinduism. The city's current name comes from the fact that the rivers Varuna and Asi meet there. After breakfast, take a trip to Sarnath, the Buddhist city that is buried, where the Buddha delivered his first speech. The Buddha travelled to Sarnath after achieving enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, and it was there that he gave his first sermon to start the "Wheel of Dharma" turning. It is one of the holiest locations since it was here that the Buddha's teachings first began to flow. From the 16th century BC through the 12th century AD, Sarnath was home to a renowned educational institution. Visit the museum, stupa, Buddhist temple, and ruins (closed on Friday). The Ashok Pillar, which houses four guardian lions, is located in the museum and served as India's national emblem. Afternoon at the hotel.

Day 10 : Varanasi

Early in the morning, depart for a boat ride on the Ganges to explore the cremation grounds and bathing Ghats (river bank). A boat's view of the riverfront at sunrise can be inspiring on a spiritual level. Breakfast at the hotel is now served. Visit the Bharat Mata temple, which features a sizable relief map of India made of marble, the Durga temple, the Tulsi Manas Mandir, and the Banaras Hindu University after breakfast. Ramnagar tour in the afternoon. In the evening, return by boat and observe the religious rituals taking place along the Ganges River banks. Afternoon at the hotel.

Day 11 : Varanasi / Delhi

Early morning; free for personal activities. Transfer to the airport in the afternoon to catch the flight that will take you to Delhi for the rest of your trip.