Golden Triangle with Orchha Khajuraho Tour

  • 08 Nights/ 09 Days
  • Delhi- Jaipur- Fatehpur Sikri-Agra-Orchha-Khajuraho
  • Golden Triangle with Orchha Khajuraho Tour is a special interest tour showing some best of architectural gems of north India. Since India, continental in size and diversity and spread in more than 3 million square kilometers, Golden Triangle with Orchha Khajuraho Tour offers opportunity to intensely tour a limited region with countless hidden treasures and adventures. Experience the fascinating colors of Rajasthan in Jaipur

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Day 1 Ariive at Delhi.

Most of the international flights reach Delhi during late evening hours or night. At the airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred directly to the hotel. Have sound sleep, come out of jet-lag and get re-energized for a full day exploration of majestic Delhi.

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Day 2 Explore Delhi –Thousands of years of history

After breakfast and in a friendly company of Delhi tour guide, discover the bustling Old Delhi during morning hours. Old Delhi is characterized by colorful saris, historic temples, sacred cows, vibrant markets and narrow streets. Enjoy a homemade Lassi in a clay pot or a delicious chai (tea). The major attractions of Old Delhi are Red Fort, Jama Mosque (the largest mosque in India and one of the largest on earth), 400 years old Chandni Chowk bazaar, Sisganj Gurudwara (temple of the Sikh) and Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. A rickshaw ride in the market will help you have deeper peep into the Old Delhi lifestyle. Your first impression of Delhi will inspire you!

In the afternoon, we continue to explore New Delhi. This part of town is an interesting in contrast to the old town. Characterized by wide streets, colonial houses and the magnificent government district, New Delhi also boasts of having several iconic and historical monuments. Visit the beautiful India Gate (a war memorial), Parliament & President House (from outside), Lotus Temple & Qutub Minar complex. Even the Lodhi Garden and the National Museum are also worth a visit. Depending upon your interest, you can suggest to include or omit any place or attraction. Later in the evening, return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 3 Delhi - Jaipur (265 kms / 05 hrs)

Having enjoyed scrumptious breakfast in Delhi hotel, depart for Jaipur, as early as possible to avoid traffic jam that starts during office hours. Our representative in Jaipur will help you check in at the pre-booked hotel and introduce you with Jaipur tour guide.

Pink is Jaipur’s traditional color of hospitality. When Prince Albert of England visited Jaipur in 1853, the houses of the city were painted pink. Since the city of Jaipur is called "Pink City" and it has maintained that look and feel even to this day. Jaipur is one of Rajasthan's younger cities. Unlike cities in the Gangetic plain, Jaipur has broad streets and everything exudes a certain harmony. Discover today some of the finest monuments like City Palace, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and Jantar Mantar (world’s largest and still working stone-built solar observatory). The city palace with a remarkable collection of historic miniatures, weapons and splendorous gowns is one of the highlights of Jaipur.

Having seen the monuments, explore amazingly refreshing and colourful market of Jaipur. During early evening hours, visit Govind Dev ji Temple (Krishna Temple) and get immersed into sublime spirituality, generated out of ‘kirtan-aarti’by the devotees. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

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Day 4 Jaipur- a greater exploration

Get to know the pink city in more detail today. Along with city tour guide, proceed for visiting three prominent forts of Jaipur- Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort & Nahargarh Fort. The excursion to the forts will commence after early morning breakfast. Have breakfast in Jaipur hotel and proceed for exploring rich heritage, royal past, glorious history and refined craftsmanship of Jaipur while making a tour of Jaipur forts. First and foremost, proceed on for Amber Fort excursion. Take an excursion to Amber Fort. Enjoy elephant ride ascent to the Amber Fort.

After visiting Amber Fort along with Jaipur tour guide, move for visiting Jaigarh Fort which is still in possession of the Jaipur royal family. Jaigarh Fort is famous for three things- Jaivan (world’s largest canon), arms foundry & museum and exceptional water harvesting and storage system. Jaigarh Fort used to serve as the center of artillery production for the Rajputs.

Next comes Nahargarh Fort. Though presently in dilapidated condition, few of its rooms are still reminiscent of the hay-days witnessed by this architectural gem. To have the most panoramic view of Jaipur, Nahargarh Fort is the best place.

Return to city to have lunch in a nice restaurant. Post lunch, proceed to visit Albert Hall Museum, the oldest museum of the state. After visiting these monuments and museum, you will be taken either to Birla Temple (Laxmi Narayan Temple) to attend evening ‘aarti’ or in the evening enjoy a film in the magical cinema Raj Mandir. Let yourself be inspired by Bollywood!.

After watching royal monuments, bustling market and auspicious ‘aarti’ or Bollywood movie, return to Jaipur hotel for overnight stay.

Day 5 Jaipur -Fatehpur Sikri- Agra (235 kms/ 05 hrs)

On 5th day of Golden Triangle with Orchha Khajuraho Tour, have delicious breakfast in Jaipur hotel and drive for Agra, an historical city in the state of Uttar Pradesh. On the way to Agra, a short detour leads you to Fatehpur Sikri, a village town with isolated cluster of grand buildings. Built by Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri was the first attempt of any Mughal Emperor to construct a planned township. There are several palaces, courtyards, religious places, gardens and towering gateways but all these couldn't help the town to its fullest capacity with uninterrupted continuum. The reason was the paucity of drinking water. But to your amazement, most of the architectural monuments are still in a very good state of preservation. Prime tourist attractions of Fatehpur Sikri are Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Jodhabai Palace, Jama Masjid, Shrine of Salim Chishti etc.

After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, proceed on for Agra. On arrival at Agra, our representative will receive and take you to the pre-booked Agra hotel. Relax in the evening and have overnight stay in Agra hotel.

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Day 6 Explore Agra – UNESCO World Heritage sites- Taj Mahal & Agra Fort

Who syas Agra, all and sundry say Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage monument, is a symbol of love. Early in the morning, even without having breakfast, you will be taken to Taj Mahal on a ‘tonga’. People suggest to experience the beauty of Taj Mahal necessarily at sunrise and sunset! Do enjoy unparalleled photo opportunity to get clicked in front of white marble tomb and amidst sprawling beautiful park. Take some time for pictures and enjoy this highlight of your trip.

Return to hotel after visiting Taj Mahal. Get refreshed, have breakfast and proceed to see other monuments of Agra. Next visit another World Heritage monument: the Agra Fort. The magnificent fortress will keep you spell-bound. Other monuments to be seen are Tomb of It-Mad-ud-Daula and Sikandara, tomb of Akbar. Discover the rest of the city in a leisurely and relaxed manner. Explore local market and end your day with a delicious thali finish. Overnight stay is scheduled in Agra.

Day 7 Agra – Jhansi (by Shatabdi Express Train-Dep 08:15 – Arr. 10:30)–Orchha (20 Kms)

Orchha is the seat of the eponymous former princely state of central India, in the Bundelkhand region. The grangeur of Orchha is well captured in stone by the Bundela rulers and, thus, frozen for all time. Even today, the palaces and temples of the Bundela rulers of 16th and 17th centuries appear in their original perfection. Orchha was founded in 1501 by Bundela leader Rudra Pratap Singh. This stretch of land along the Betwa river appeared to him as the ideal place to build his new capital.

Have delicious breakfast early in the morning in Agra hotel and drive for Agra railway station to board train for Jhansi. On arrival at Jhansi railway station, you will be received by our representative and transferred to Orchha hotel. After relaxing a bit, move along with Orchha tour for sightseeing of Orchha.

Having lunch, proceed for afternoon Jungle safari by Jeep or Canter on sharing basis in Ranthambore National Park for 04 hrs, from 02:00’Oclock to 05:30’Oclock in the evening. After tiger safari, come back to resort and enjoy the evening tea with camp-fire. Have dinner and overnight stay in Ranthambhore hotel.

Orchha Fort complex has three palaces, which are arranged in an open square. Orchha is rather off the beaten track and busy paths of mass tourism. This small town in Madhya Pradesh is a very peaceful place. One does not have to constantly watch on cars or dodging the hands of beggars and the insistence of the shopkeeper. A visit to this ancient capital of Bundelkhand with its 16th and 17th century palaces and temples on the banks of the Betwa River is definitely worth a visit. Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Chaturbhuj Temple, Raja Ram Temple etc are few important monuments to be seen.

Spend evening in leisure and have overnight stay in Orchha hotel.

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Day 8 Orchha- Khajuraho (155 kms/ 4 hrs)- Erotic temples

The next and last destination is Khajuraho. After scrumptious breakfast in Orchha, depart for Khajuraho. Our representative will receive and introduce you with Khajuraho tour guide. After relaxing a bit in your hotel, move for exploring Khajuraho.

The temple complex of Khajuraho is India's unique gift to the world and a paean to the life, love and the joy, perfect in execution and sublime in expression. Life in every form and mood was captured here in stone. This testifies not only the artisan workmanship, but also to the extraordinary foresight of Chandela Rajputs under whose rule the temples were designed and built. The Khajuraho temples were built in a very short span of only 100 years. From 950- 1050 AD in a truly inspired burst of creativity. Only 22 of the original 85 temples have survived. However, these are undoubtedly one of the world's greatest artistic wonders.

Architecturally the temples of Khajuraho are unique and quite different from the usual temples of this period. Each stands on a high masonry with a clear upward direction in the structures. This vertical projection imparts grace and lightness to the structure. Each of the main chambers has its own roof. The highest chamber in the middle, the lowest at the entrance and portico. The overall architecture is a fantastic replication of ascending peaks of the Himalayas as the abode of the gods. The three main rooms are the entrance (Ardha Mandapa), the auditorium (mandapa) and the Holy of Holies (Garbha Griha- sanctum sanctorum). The temple complex of Khajuraho is divided into three groups. The Western Group is home to the most important and most beautiful temples of the entire complex. These are pure Hindu temples and were built during 950-1050 AD. The eastern group consists of Jain temples. These temples were also built during 950-1050 AD. The southern group are isolated Hindu temples scattered in abot 3 kms area. Here are the youngest and oldest temples to see. They were built between about 870 and 1150 AD.

In the evening, either attend ‘sound & light show’or attend cultural show. Later, return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 9 Khajuraho – New Delhi (by air) - Departure

Golden Triangle with Orchha Khajuraho tour ends with your departure from Khajuraho. You will be transferred to Khajuraho airport to board flight for New Delhi. On arrival at New Delhi airport, board flight for your onward destination.

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