Duration : 18 Nights / 19 Days.
Best Time : Oct-March.
Places Visit :Delhi- Khajuraho- Orchha- Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur- Jodhpur-Ranakpur -Kumbhalgarh- Udaipur-Ajanta-Ellora-Mumbai-Madurai-Chettinad-Trichy- Tanjore -Mahabalipuram -Kanchipuram- Chennai.
Day 1: Arrival Delhi : On arrival at Indira Ganhi International airport, meet to our representative, transfer to hotel, check-in, rest of the night at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi : After breakfast full day combined New and Old Delhi sightseeing, Visit Red Fort (Shah Jahanabad) , Jama Masjid, (the biggest mosque in India), Rajghat (Gandhi Memorial) Post lunch visit New Delhi as Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar (Victory Tower) and Government Building as India Gate, North and South Block, Preseident House, Indian Parliament. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Delhi-Jhansi-Khajuraho: After breakfast, board the train to Jhansi. From Jhansi proceed to Khajuraho visiting the medieval town of Orchha. It is the perfect example of fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture in the Bundelkhand buildings. Afternoon is scheduled for the world famous Nagara style, Western Group of Temples with erotic art at Khajuraho. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Khajuraho-Agra : After an early breakfast, transfer to Jhansi railway station to board the train to Agra. On arrival at Agra in the evening, On arrival at Agra, meet to our representative, tranfer to pre-booked hotel, Overngiht at hotel.
Day 5: Agra : After breakfast, an excursion to Sikandra to see Akbar's Tomb and then the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah. You will visit Agra Fort in the afternoon and the Taj Mahal at sunset. Overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.
Day 6: Agra-Jaipur: After breakfast, drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri. An imperial Mughal city built by Mughal Emperor, Akbar but was soon abandoned after its completion. Continue drive to Jaipur, on arrival at Jaipur, check in hotel. Rest of the day is leisure for individual activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7: Jaipur Sightseeing: After breakfast, visit the Amber Fort on the lavishly decorated elephants. Visit the Palace of Mirrors, Hall of Public Audience and the beautifully manicured gardens within the fort. Spend the afternoon exploring the Jantar Mantar (Astrological Observatory), the Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds), the City Palace and the museum, rest of the time visit local market at PINK CITY. Overnight hotel.
Day 8: Jaipur-Luni: After an early breakfast, drive to Jodhpur (Luni). En route visit some traditional houses. On arrival at Luni, check in hotel, rest of the time visit the local villages. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Jodhpur : Jodhpur it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha - chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs as the capital of Marwar. Visit the massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort, which rises to a height of 125 m. A 10 km high wall with 8 gates and innumerous citadels surrounds the city. Overnight stay at the hotel in Luni.
Day 10: Jodhpur-Udaipur: After breakfast, drive to Udaipur. En route visit Ranakpur Jain Temples. Ranakpur is the largest and most beautifully preserved Jain Temples in India. On arrival at Udaipur check in hotel. The rest of the day is leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Udaipur.
Day 11: Udaipur: After breakfast, visit the City Palace. It is the largest palace in Rajasthan. Also visit the Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-Ki-Bari or the "Gardens of the Maids of Honor". Afterwards, a relaxing boat ride on Lake Pichola. Later visit some painting school, Overnight stay at the hotel in Udaipur.
Day 12: Udaipur-Aurangabad: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai from where you will board a connecting flight for Aurangabad. On arrival at Aurangabad late in the evening, check into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13: Aurangabad : After breakfast, an excursion to explore the Ajanta Caves. Located 99-km away from Aurangabad, Ajanta Caves were carved out from the 2nd century BC to 6th century AD. The exquisite paintings and sculptures of Ajanta are the masterpieces of Buddhist religious art. Overnight stay at the hotel in Aurangabad.
Day 14, Aurangabad – Mumbai : After breakfast, you will be accompanied to explore Ellora Caves. Carved between 4th and 5th century, the Ellora Caves represent the harmony among the three major faiths of India, namely, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Late evening transfer to the airport to catch a flight for Mumbai. Overnight stay at the hotel in Mumbai.
Day 15: Mumbai-Madurai: Transfer to airport to catch a morning flight to Madurai. On arrival at Madurai, meet to our assistace, transfer to hotel, check in to hotel. Visit the Sri Meenakshi Temple set in the heart of the old town. It is a beautiful example of Dravidian temple architecture with symmetrical ornamentation. Overnight stay at the hotel in Madurai.
Day 16: Madurai- Chettinad: After breakfast, drive to Chettinad, a place known for its palatial artistic houses. The entire afternoon is for exploration of the palace and other unique architecture around it. Overnight stay at the hotel in Chedinard. As Chettinad is famous for its kitchen enjoy dinner with the local family.
Day 17: Chettinad-Tanjore- Trichy : After breakfast, drive to Tanjore, the City of Temples. There are around 74 temples in Tanjore, the most famous of which is the Brihadeshwara temple. After visiting the Thanjavur Palace, continue your drive to Trichy. Trichy is also a small town with remarkable specimen of art and architecture. Visit the Rock Fort Temple in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
Day 18: Trichi-Mahabalipuram : Early in the morning after breakfast drive to Mahbalipuram, upon arrival check in hotel rest of the time visit Soar Temples. Overnight at hotel along with the beaches.
Day 19: Mahbalipuram- Chennai : Day leisure for individual activities, enjoying the beach side, evening in time drive to Chennai for catch International flight. End the Tour.
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