Palaces and Sadhus Tour
12 days / 11 nights

Duration: 12 days / 11 nights

Itinerary: Delhi / Jaipur / Agra / Orchha / Khajuraho / Allahabad / Varanasi /

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

Arrival at the Delhi IGI international airport as per your flight schedule. Welcome at the airport by our representative 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 Delhi, Jama Masjid, and the vibrant markets of Chandni Chowk. In the afternoon visit the famous Humayun’s tomb and the Qutub Minar. Evening free at your hotel.

Day 3: Delhi / Jaipur :

In the morning drive to Jaipur. Check in to the hotel in Jaipur and visit the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal). In the evening, explore the old town also known as the “Pink City”, and visit the temple of Laxminarayan.
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 and then adding charm to it, there is a City palace and astronomical observatory founded by Raja Sawai Jai Singh, commonly known as Jantar Mantar, which is on Unesco’s World Heritage list.

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 an 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 walled city of Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar between 1571 and 1585. On arrival check in to the hotel. Visit the Agra Fort, one of the most beautiful Mughal-style forts built by Akbar in 1565. In the evening visit the bazaars of the city of Agra.
Agra is the city of the Taj – which means the crown, and still, the 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 doula’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, 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. On the way visit the fort of Gwalior. 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 into 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 :

Visit the palaces of Orchha, Jahangir Palace, Raja Mahal, etc., then depart for Khajuraho. Check-in at the hotel. Visit the temples of Kamasutra. In the evening, explore the city of Khajuraho.

Khajuraho is also a world-famous site on Unesco’s world heritage list, famous for its temples of Kamasutra. These temples dating to the 11th century, are exquisite examples of Indian art and culture, and progressive Indian society during the 11th Century. The Eastern and western clusters of Temples are worth visiting, in this small city, which has almost every facility and a wide range of hotels and guest houses.

Day 8 – Allahabad:

Departure for Allahabad. Check in to the hotel and then visit the temple of Patalpuri. In the evening, visit Sangam (the confluence of three sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati River) and its ghats.

Allahabad is also one of the most important of the city in Uttar Pradesh, known for its famous Triveni Sangam, and Patal puri temple. The city witnessed the birth of a famous Indian leader – Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, who was the first prime minister of India.

Day 9 – Allahabad / Chunar / Varanasi:

Drive to Chunar and then transfer by boat to Varanasi. Passage on the Ganges through the picturesque village of Uttar Pradesh. Upon arrival, welcome by our representative and check in to the hotel. In the evening, visit the religious ceremony on the Ganges.

Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in the world, situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga for ages. The city has several attractions, the most important being it is a living civilization, and it gives a sharp focus image of Hindu Culture and traditions. There is the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple in the old city, near the ghats. It is also known for its Benares Hindu university and Sarnath temple and Stupa, which is about 15 km from the main city.

Day 10 – Varanasi

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

Day 11: Varanasi / Delhi (by flight):

Morning free at your hotel. In the afternoon transfer to Varanasi airport to board a flight for Delhi. Welcome by our local representative and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, visit India Gate.

Day 12: Delhi – In the morning your driver will drive you to the international airport for your onward journey.