Day 1: Delhi
A warm traditional Indian welcome awaits you at IGI airport Delhi. Rajputana tours representative will meet and greet you . And escot you till check-in at the hotel, rest and relax at the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
After breakfast entire time solely devoted to extensive sight seeing at Delhi covering landmarks like Rashtrapati Bhawan, Red Fort, Jumma Masjid, Raj Ghat, Shanti van and Chandni Chowk. In the afternoon we return to the hotel in time for a sumptous luncheon. After a brief relaxation, embark on our second outing covering Bahai Temple, Laxmi Naayan Temple, Humayun's Tomb and the magnificent Qutub Minar. You will also be provided with adequate time to indulge in some shopping at some of Delhi'' renowned markets.
Return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 3: Delhi to Jaipur
After an early morning breakfast, we drive to the capital city of Rajasthan-Jaipur covering a distance of 265 kms. Upon arrival at Jaipur, check-in to hotel. Post-lunch, you can take adequate rest. In the evening, a leisurely walk to the neighbourhood market is highly recommended. Return back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4: Jaipur
The fourth day of your itinerary is entirely devoted to sight seeing in and around Jaipur. We cover some of Jaipur's most renowned landmarks like Amer Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal and the magnificent City Palace. After an exciting day of sight seeing, return back to the hotel in time for dinner. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur to Ranthambore
Drive to the Ranthambore for an experience of the exclusive wilderness in this part of the world. Upon arrival at Sawai Madhopur where the park is located, check-in at the Forest Lodge. After adequate rest, we embark on a leisurely nature walk along the boundaries of the park. Overnight halt at Ranthambare.
Day 6: Ranthambore
The sixth day of your itinerary is going to be a very special day as the entire day will be devoted to wildlife safari and we take you deep inside the arid dry decidious forests of Ranthambore. You will be accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who has years of experience under his belt and we will try every tricks up our sleeve to locate the elusive tiger for your viewing pleasure.
After an absorbing wildlife safari, we return back to the Forest Lodge in time for dinner. Overnight halt at Ranthambore.
Day 7: Ranthambore to Bharatpur
You wake up to the chirping of the birds at the Forest Lode and after breakfast proceed to our onward destination-Bharatpur, where the world famous Keoladeo G-hana Bird Sanctuary is located. Upon arrival at Bharatpur, check-in at a top rate hotel booked by your tour guide.
After sufficient rest and relaxation, you embark on an exciting bird-watching tour of Keolader. You have two options of touring the bird sanctuary - by boat ride or through cycling through the well defined path. Either way, the experience is mesmerizing.
Return back to the hotel in time for dinner and overnight stay at Bharatpur.
Day 8: Bharatpur to Agra
After an early morning breakfast, we proceed to our onward destination - Agra. Upon arrival at Agra, check-in to a hotel and relax for sometime to be in perfect frame of mind to appreciate the grandeur of The Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. Apart from the Taj, we also visit some of Agra's other notable mausoleums and monuments including the Tomb of Akbar at Sikandra and Itmad-ud-Daullah's tomb.
Return back to the hotel in time for dinner. Overnight halt at Agra.
Day 9: Agra to Orchha
Today we drive to the erstwhile bastion of the renowned Bundela dynasty at Orchha. Upon arrival at Orchha, check-in to a top-rate hotel. After sample of rest and relaxation embark on a soft tour of Orchha town, particularly its vibrant bazaars where you can buy souvenirs.
Return back to the hotel for overnight halt.
Day 10:Orchha
The entire tenth day will be spent at Orchha and we will be covering some of Orchha's famous landmarks like Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Chaturbhuj Temple and Phool Bagh. A visit to the grandiose Laxmi Narayan Temple is also on the list of places to visit.
Return back to the hotel and overnight stay in hotel.
Day 11: Orchha to Khajuraho
After breakfast we proceed to one of the most mystical places in the whole world - Khajuraho which is the land of the Kamasutra. Upon arrival at Khajuraho, check-in at a top grade hotel. After adequate rest and relaxation you may go on a leisurely walk through the colorful streets of Khajuraho and a good idea is to explore the bustling bazzars of Khajuraho. Return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
Day 12: Khajuraho
Today the entire day is at your leisure wherein you can explore some of ancient India's most erotic images and sculptures through which the art of making love has been redefined with a touch of super naturalism. The temples of Khajuraho are one of the best specimens of Nagara temple architectural style and are divided into 3 groups - Eastern, western and Southern. They are spread over an ara covering 13 sq. kms. Some of the temples that you will be visiting are the Lakshman temple, Vishwanath temple, the Mahadev Temple, the Jagdamba temple and the Chitragupta temple.
Return back to the hotel after an absorbing day of sight seeing in time for dinner. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 13: Khajuraho to Chitrakut
After an early morning breakfast, we proceed to our onward destination - Chitrakut. Upon arrival at Chitrakut, check-in at a top class hotel. After adequate rest and relaxation, embark on a pilgrimage tour of Chitrakot. Legend has it that Chitrakut used to be the place where Lord Rama along with his consort Sita spent 11 of their 14 years in exile at the Chitrakut jungle. You will be visiting some of the most holy sites of Chitrakut like the Janaki Kund, Ram Ghat and the Hanuman Dhara.
Return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
Day 14: Chitrakut to Varanasi
Post breakfast we proceed to one of India's holiest pilgrim town - Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi, Check-in at a hotel of your choice. After adequate relaxation you embark on a walking tour of Varanasi in the evening twilight. The temples of Varanasi comes alive with hymns and chants along with the tolling of the bells during the evening prayers.
Return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 15: Varanasi to Delhi
This is the penultimate day of your trip and keeping this in mind we have exclusively earmarked this day for an all day sight seeing tour of one of the holiest places of pilgrimage in India.
Varanasi is the world's most ancient city and is located on the banks of the holy Ganges river. Its roads and alleyways are all field with temples. You will be visiting the holiest of all temples - the Kashi Vishwanath Temple of Varanasi along with a few other outstanding temples like the Annapurna temple, Bharat Math Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple to name just a few. A visit to Varanasi is incomplete without a visit to some of the nenowned Ghats and we make arrangements for you to visit the Tulsi Ghat, Asi Ghat, Dashashwamedha Ghat and the Man Mandir Ghat.
After a truly spiritual tour of Varanasi, you head to the Varanasi Railway Station and board the Delhi bound train. From Varanasi, it is an overnight's journey to Delhi.
Day 16: Delhi
Upon your arrival at Delhi Railway Station, you will be meet and escorted by The Royal India Journeys representative to your hotel where you can freshen up and relax for sometime. After sufficient rest you will be escorted to the airport to catch your flight back home.(The Tour Ends)