Palaces and Sadhus Tour
12 days / 11 nights

Itinerary: Delhi / Jaipur / Agra / Gwalior / Orchha / Khajuraho / Prayagraj (Allahabad) / Varanasi

Starting from:  $1175 / person (on a double sharing basis)

Day 1: Delhi: Arrival at the Delhi international airport, welcome by our representative.

Arrival at the Delhi international airport, welcome by our representative as per your flight schedule and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: Delhi:

Delhi is one of the oldest and newest cities in the world. Discover the contrast between Old and New Delhi on a day tour. In the morning your tour will start with a visit to the biggest mosque in India, Jama Masjid, and the vibrant markets of Chandni Chowk. In the afternoon visit the famous Humayun’s tomb and the Qutub Minar. In the evening visit of India Gate and the visit of Rashtrapati Bhawan (presidential palace) from outside.

Day 3: Delhi / Jaipur :

In the morning drive to Jaipur. Check in to your hotel in Jaipur and visit the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal). In the evening, explore the old town also known as the “Pink City”.

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan is also known as the Pink City of India. This city is famous for its sprawling markets, lively people & magnificent palaces. On each corner of the city, you will find some attractions, thus markets specialized in jewelry, statues, clothes, spices, and everything that you can think of.

The city attracts thousands of visitors from far horizons and keeps the hustle and bustle of this 18th-century city going on. Major attractions of the city are Amber Fort, an astronomical observatory founded by Raja Sawai Jai Singh, commonly known as Jantar Mantar, Wind Palace, Jal Mahal, etc…

Day 4 – Jaipur:

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan founded by the astronomer King Jai Singh II between 1688 and 1743. Visit the Amber Fort and climb the fort on the elephant’s back or by foot / Jeep. In the afternoon, visit the Astronomical Observatory (Jantar Mantar) and City Palace. Walk in the bazaars of the “Pink City” and discover its historical markets.

Day 5: Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra:

Drive to Agra. On the way, visit the fortified city of Fatehpur Sikri. It was the imperial capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1584. Built by Emperor Akbar, perfectly preserved since its abandonment, it is a remarkable testimony to the Indo-Islamic architecture of the 16th century.

On arrival check in to the hotel. Visit the Agra Fort, one of the most beautiful Mughal-style forts built by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565. In the evening visit the markets of the city of Agra.

Agra is the city of the Taj – which means the crown, and still Taj Mahal is the crown of India. This charming building of love attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. Apart from this, there are monuments like Agra Fort, Akbar’s tomb at Sikandara, and Itmad ud Daula’s tomb showing the great history and grandeur of the Mughal era.

Day 6: Agra / Gwalior / Orchha :

Early morning visit the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built at the request of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tribute to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, its construction has mobilized more than 20,000 workers and artisans from around the world. Back to the hotel for breakfast then depart for Orchha. En route visit the beautiful Gwalior Fort. Check in to the hotel and visit the legendary city of Orchha in the evening.

Orchha is a small village located, near Jhansi, which is famous for its Bundelkhandi tradition. It is located on the banks of the Betwa River. Its rustic atmosphere gives tourists an attraction, which is unexplained. Once a tourist comes to Orchha, he is drained of the magic of Orchha. Famous tourist attractions of Orchha include Jehangir Mahal, Bir Singh Palace, Raja Ram temple, and Laxmi temple.

Day 7: Orchha / Khajuraho :

In the morning visit the Jahangir Mahal complex with its palace of mirrors. Later in the morning drive to Khajuraho. Check in to the hotel. Visit the temples of the Kama Sutra. Evening free to explore the vibrant markets of Khajuraho.

Khajuraho is a beautiful town and is listed as Unesco’s world heritage site for its temples depicting erotic figurines which give them the name of Kama-sutra temples. These temples dating to the 11th century are exquisite examples of Indian sculpture art with figures related to sexual art. The eastern and western clusters of temples are worth visiting, in this small city, the most famous one is the Laxmana temple.

Day 8: Khajuraho / Prayagraj (Allahabad):

In the morning drive to Prayagraj. On arrival check in to the hotel. In the afternoon visit the Patalpuri temple and in the evening, visit Sangam (the confluence of three sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati River) and its ghats.

Prayagraj (Allahabad) is also one of the most important cities in Uttar Pradesh, known for its famous Triveni Sangam, and Patalpuri temple. This city witnessed every four years, the famous Kumbha Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world.

Day 9 – Allahabad / Chunar / Varanasi:

In the morning drive to Chunar, a small village situated between Prayagraj and Varanasi. On arrival embark on a boat to take a ride up to Varanasi. This ride will take you to some of the most picturesque villages on the banks of the river Ganges. Upon arrival, welcome by our representative and check in to the hotel. In the evening, visit the Arti on the Ganges (prayer to mother Ganga).

Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in the world, situated on the banks of holy river Ganga. This is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India and is known for its mystic ambiance. There are several things to visit in Varanasi, such as the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Ganga Ghats, chowk market, Sarnath, etc.

Day 10 – Varanasi

Early morning boat ride on the Ganges to see life waking – up on ghats and then back to the hotel for breakfast. During the day, visit the Buddhist temple and museum in Sarnath, visit Manikarnika ghat (for cremation) Dasahwamedha (for purification) of Varanasi. In the evening, visit the ancient city of Varanasi, the Chowk market and small streets of Varanasi.

Day 11: Varanasi / Delhi (by flight):

Morning at leisure at your hotel. Late morning transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi airport, you will be welcomed by our representative in Delhi and transferred to the hotel. Evening free at your hotel.

Day 12: Delhi –

In the morning your driver will drive you to the international airport for your onward journey.