Day 01 Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi by flight. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 Delhi / Sariska by surface 195 Kms

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning sightseeing of Old and New Delhi.

In Old Delhi visit Jama Masjid – the largest mosque in India. Visit Raj Ghat – memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Drive past Chandi Chowk, once an imperial avenue of Mughal Royalty which today is the busiest commercial area of the city. Walk through Chandni Chowk to savour the ambience of an oriental bazaar.

In New Delhi Visit the 12th century Qutab Minar, gracefully hand- carved for its entire height of 234ft, and the iron pillar, which has withstood the ravages of time and not rusted even after 1500 years. Drive past the India Gate (war memorial dedicated to the lives of laid down by the Indian soldiers), the president's residence - formerly the Viceroy's Palace, parliament House and the Secretariat buildings, - an interesting
blend of the Victorian and 20th century architecture.

Later depart by surface for Sariska and on arrival check-in at hotel.

Enjoy Camel Cart safari to near by villages – enjoy tea /coffee with cookies during the visit. Our guide will interpret between villagers and tourists. This excursion will provide an insight into country side life.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 03 Sariska / Mandawa by surface 216 Kms

Early morning enjoy Jeep Safari through Sariska National Park. Sariska National Park, Rajasthan's second tiger reserve that holds dry deciduous forest, 27,380 hectares in area. Its dense forests spread over the Aravallis, making its terrain an ideal one for the tiger. Sariska's forests are inhabited by variety of other wildlife which include the Leopard, Porcupine, Chowsingha, Rhesus monkeys and Langur. A half day visit to the park for wildlife viewing. The Park is open from 7 am to 4 pm (October end February) and from 6.30 am to 5 pm during the rest of the year.

Return to hotel for breakfast at hotel.

Afternoon depart by surface for Mandawa and on arrival check-in at hotel.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Mandawa / Jaipur by surface 167 Kms

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning sightseeing of Mandawa - a small town, has many Havelis and temples. The Havelis, mansions of the erstwhile rich Marwari traders were profusely frescoed inside and outside and some of these are still in good shape.

Later depart by surface for Jaipur enroute visiting Nawalgarh and on arrival check-in at hotel.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 05 In Jaipur

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning excursion to Amber fort. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster. Inside the Fort visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed Sheesh Mahal - a room with all the four walls and ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium during that period. Enroute to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds.

Afternoon city tour begins with a visit to the Maharaja's City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of it converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. Built in the style of a fortified campus, the palace covers almost one-seventh in area of the city. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion known as Armoury Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. The royal families of Jaipur once used most of these weapons. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the city palace, the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 06 Jaipur / Bharatpur by surface 176 Kms

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning depart by surface for Bharatpur and on arrival check-in at hotel.

Evening proceed for excursion to near by villages by bicycle / jeep to near by village. (Person who cannot ride bicycles will be taken by jeeps) Meet the villagers and village head over a session to tea / coffee with cookies.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 07 Bharatpur / Agra by surface 54 Kms

Early morning visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.
Bharatpur is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The town of Bharatpur was basically a royal hunting retreat. Bharatpur is however, more known due to its proximity to the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, which is a bird watchers paradise.

Return to hotel for breakfast and depart by surface for Agra en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Located 40 Km from Agra, the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, in honour of the great Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti who blessed Akbar and prophesized the birth of three sons to the heirless Emperor. Akbar used Fatehpur Sikri as his capital and the city was fully occupied for 14 years but slowly became deserted and ruined after Akbar left the city. Scarcity of water was the prime factor for the abandonment of this beautiful city. Visit the remarkably well-preserved, graceful buildings within the 'Ghost City' including the Jama Masjid, tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal Palace and other palaces that speak of the grandeur and splendour of the Mughal empire at the height of its power.

Continue drive to Agra and on arrival check-in at hotel. Later visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. This architectural marvel is a perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from white marble that stands testimony to the skill of 20,000 craftsmen brought together from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy and who took 17 years to complete this 'Love Poem in Marble'. (Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays). Enjoy Tonga ride from Taj parking to Taj entrance gate.

Also visit the Agra fort containing the halls of private and public audience and other palaces.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 08 Agra / Jhansi by Train 2002 Shatabdi Express
Jhansi / Khajuraho by surface 170 Kms

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning after breakfast transfer to Agra Cantt railway station to connect Train 2002 Shatabdi Express for Jhansi (Departure: 0815 hrs Arrival: 1032 hrs) Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to Khajuraho en route visiting Orcha.

Orchha's grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time, a rich legacy of the ages. For this medieval city, the hand of time has rested and the palaces and the temples built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th century retain much of their pristine perfection. Jehangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful Chhatries, commands a spectacular view of soaring temple-spires and cenotaphs.

Continue drive to Khajuraho and on arrival check-in at hotel.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 09 In Khajuraho

Breakfast at hotel.

Full day sightseeing of temples. Visit the Western Group of temples, the most important temple being the Kandariya Mahadeo Temple-dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the largest and most typical of the Khajuraho temples. Visit the Chaunsat Yogini Jain Temple-dedicated to the 64 "Yoginis" or attendants of Goddess Kali. This temple stands apart from the rest. Also see the Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple with a lovely sculpture of Lord Vishnu in his 11-headed form. The sculptures that adorn the temples, carved in stone depict gods, goddesses and amorous couples. Later visit the Eastern Group of temples including the Ghantai Temple, Vamana Temple dedicated to the "Vamana" or dwarf incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the Javari Temple. There are also three Jain Temples with beautiful carvings and non-erotic sculptures. Although these are Jain temples, they also contain numerous Vaishnav deities.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 10 Khajuraho / Varanasi by flight 9W 724

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning in time transfer to airport to connect flight 9W 724 for Varanasi.
(Departure: 1330 hrs / Arrival: 1410 hrs) Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.

Evening proceed for city tour of Varanasi by bicycle. Experience Varanasi intimately when you go on a leisurely rickshaw, ride through the narrow streets and alleys of Varanasi. In the evening the Ghats and temples are lit with oil-lamp lights or candles. Participate in an Arti Ceremony (collective prayer) and watch the floating Diyas (lamps) on the river Ganges.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 11 Varanasi / Delhi by flight S2 115

Early morning enjoy boat cruise over River Ganges. The western banks of Ganges has a string of Ghats - the chain of stone steps, all built with pavilions, palaces and terraces, most of which are mainly used as Dharamsalas where the pilgrims stay during their visit to the holy city. At dawn, the Ghats are abuzz with activity of the devotees performing their ablutions in the river or offering prayers to the rising sun and performing other religious rituals. A boat ride along the Ghats gives you vantage views of this activity. The sunrise on the Ganges is a soul-lifting experience. Later, visit the Vishwanath temple, also called the golden temple because of the gold-plating on its roof

Return to hotel for breakfast.

Afternoon at leisure.

In time transfer to airport to connect flight IT 265 for Delhi
(Departure: 1545 hrs / Arrival: 1700 hrs) Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to city hotel / restaurant for dinner.

(No accommodation foreseen in Delhi)

After dinner in time transfer to International airport to connect flight Austrian Air for Vienna.

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All hotels check-in / check-out time 12 Noon.
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