Classic India Tour
07 Nights/ 08 Days
Golden triangle with Varanasi and Khajuraho tour, a package of 7 nights and 8 days is going to be an amazing tour which will offer you a chance to explore the best of cultural and spiritual temples and monuments of India.
Visit some of the most significant Hindu temples, forts & spiritual palaces and medieval and monuments & landmarks in the famed golden triangle tour circuit in India. A boat ride in Varanasi & elephant ride in Jaipur also form major highlight of this golden triangle with Varanasi & Khajuraho tour package.
Day 1: Arrival Jaipur
On Arrival Jaipur where you will be met by a CIMGlobal representative who will assist you with your transfer to the hotel.
Jaipur is the capital and the largest city in Rajasthan. Also called as the Pink City, Jaipur make headlines for its share of heritage forts and palaces.
Overnight stay in Jaipur
Day 2: Sightseeing in Jaipur
As you would be done relishing your yummy breakfast, you would be out for the Jaipur city tour. First in the schedule is the Amber fort. Amongst the oldest of forts in Jaipur, Amber was built by Raja Man Singh and it is a beautiful confluence of Hindu and Mughal style of architecture. Guests would be offered a royal elephant ride, all the way to the fort.
Post lunch, head to another major tourist attraction in Jaipur i.e Jaigarh fort. Quite similar to the Amber fort is the Jaigarh fort, which stands high on one of the peaks of Aravali ranges. It is one of the largest forts in Rajasthan and has huge battlements to put on display.
Other attractions that you would be surely visiting on your Jaipur tour are Laxmi Narayan temple, City Palace, Jantar Mantar (UNESCO world heritage site) and Hawa Mahal.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Jaipur-Agra
Morning after breakfast check-out from hotel and drive to magnificent city of Agra (243 Km away). En route, you would be making a halt at the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Built during the second half of 16th century by Mughal emperor Akbar, Fatehpir Sikri is famous for its group of monuments and temples.
Highly popular amongst them is Buland Darwaza, which is titled as the largest gateway in the world. Another majestic creation of the Mughal empire, Buland Durwaza is made up of red sandstone and has pillars and Chhatris at its top.
After admiring its beauty, return back to the course of Agra. On arriving, our tour representative will transfer you to the hotel. Spend your evenings exploring the rich handicrafts of Agra in the nearby local market. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Sightseeing in Agra
You need to wake up early on this day as the tour schedule starts in the wee hours. First thing in the morning would be catching up the sight of the beautiful Taj Mahal as it glistens with the rays of the morning sun. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal is actually a mausoleum that is completely made up of white marble. It was built by the great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is a UNESCO world heritage site and is a true example of Islamic style of architecture.
Post breakfast, visit the other attractions of Agra. You would be first heading to the magnificent Agra fort, which is also a UNESCO proclaimed world heritage site. This Mughal fort was built in red sandstone and has many intricate structures like Diwan-I-Am and Diwan-I-Khas in the interiors of it. If you wish, you can visit Itmad-ud-Daula's tomb in the evening. It is a wonderful mausoleum that is often considered as mini Taj or Baby Taj.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Agra-Orchha-Khajuraho
After Agra, the next destination would be Jhansi. Early in the morning, you would be transferred to the railway station. From there, board the next train to Jhansi (215 km away). On arriving Jhansi, you would be embarking on a road trip to Orchha (18 km away).
Once a princely state, Orchha lies in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh. The town
of Orchha was founded in 15th century AD and in today's world it is renowned for its numerous temples, palaces and forts. Highly popular amongst them are the Jehangir Mahal of Orchha (Classic Mughal architecture), Raj Mahal and Laxmi Narayan temple (mural paintings).
As you would be done visiting the attractions of Orchha, get back on the road to Khajuraho (172 km away). On arrival at Khajuraho, you would be checking into a prebooked hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Khajuraho - Varanasi
Day 6 of our wonderful tour is dedicated in exploring the world heritage sites of Khajuraho. Divided into eastern and western group of temples, Khajuraho is known for its cluster of Hindu and Jain temples. As you would be done with the breakfast, the sightseeing tour of Khajuraho will commence.
Under this, you would be visiting Laxmi & Varha temples, Kandariya Mahadev temple and Devi Jagdambi temple.
Kandariya Mahadev temple is one of the largest Hindu temples in Khajuraho. It is famous for its stone carvings, the numbers of which count more than 900.
On the other hand, Devi Jagdambi temple is a group of 25 beautifully decorated temples. These temples were built during the Chandella dynasty rule in India (10th-12th century) and are famous for erotic carvings.
Post these visits, you would be heading to the airport to board the next flight to Varanasi. As you will arrive, our tour representative will escort you to the hotel. If you wish, you can go for a walk in the surroundings, or otherwise, relax in your room.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7: Sightseeing in Varanasi
An early morning boat ride in the sacred Ganga River would be arranged for you. After breakfast, leave for Sarnath (6 km away). Sarnath in the northeast of Varanasi is where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. A highly sacred Buddhist religious place, Sarnath lies at the confluence of two rivers-Ganga and Gomati. Popular attractions here are Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum and Chaukhandi Stupa.
Post that return back to Varanasi. In Varanasi, you would be visiting Alamgir mosque, Dashashwamedh ghat and Bharat Mata temple.
Also known as Beni Madhav Ka Darera, Alamgir mosque is a brilliant example of Hindu and Mughal architecture. The mosque is situated on the banks of Ganges river.
The city of Varanasi is known for its religious ghats. Most spectacular amongst them is the Dashashwamedh ghat, which is located close to the Vishwanath temple.
Overnight stay at Varanasi.
Day 8: Varanasi-Delhi
Right after your breakfast, you will be transferred to Varanasi airport for your return journey to Delhi airport. As you reach Delhi, inter transferred to the international airport for their onward journey back home.
Economy Class airfare Khajuraho -Varanasi – Delhi (To be advised)
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Package Cost
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Classic India Tour 07 Nights/ 08 Days |
Cost in INR/ Per Person |
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Standard Package |
₹ 70000 |
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Deluxe Package |
₹ 75000 |
The tour cost includes the following specific services:
- 5% GST on Total Package Cost
- 7 night's accommodation as per the
- Daily Breakfast at hotel
- Airport transfers & sightseeing by A/C car as per tour itinerary
- Check in and checkout time at all hotels is 00 hrs and 12.00 respectively unless otherwise specified
- A/C Cahir Car Train ticket Agra - Jhansi
- Sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary with services of locally appointed English-Speaking Guides
- Elephant ride in Jaipur
- Boat ride and the exciting evening Aarti at the Ghats of Ganga, Varanasi
The tour cost DOES NOT include:
- Entrance fees to places of visit as per itinerary
- Items of a personal nature such as cost of meals, table drinks, telephone calls, laundry, tips etc
- Any air fares, visa charges, airport taxes on
General Conditions:
- The prices are on Per Person basis Net to you
- All flight timings and fare are based on the current schedule and are strictly subject to Change
- Then confirmation of the booking, we would require 50% of the total invoice and the balance amount can be paid 60 days prior to the date of arrival.
- Class of travel on trains may change based on availability at the time of booking
