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8 Day Trip To Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Jhansi & Khajuraho
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    8 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Russian

Description

Explore the mesmerising cities of Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Jhansi and Khajuraho on this 8 day trip. Traverse through the bustling streets of Chandni Chowk while marveling at the awe-inspiring beauty of Akshardham Temple. Visit Jaipur, the pink city of India and know unique history while experiencing the beauty of Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal and their breath-taking architecture. Explore the white marble tomb of Taj Mahal, one of the Wonders of the World in Agra. Visit the famous Orchha Temple in Jhansi. Experience the splendid abode of temples in Khajuraho which is famous for its Kamasutra and Jain Temples. Embark on this journey to explore some significant temples, forts and monuments on this famous Golden Triangle Tour circuit in India. 

Highlights
  • Explore Delhi and its famous sites like Chandni Chowk, India Gate and more
  • Marvel at the beauty of Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal in Jaipur
  • Let the splendid beauty of Taj Mahal captivate you
  • Discover the famous Kamasutra Temples in Khajuraho   
  • Day 1: Explore Delhi expand_more
    • Meet your tour guide at the Delhi airport and head to the hotel.

    • Visit the following sites on your visit to Delhi:

      • Jama Mosque, one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656. 

      • Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi which was designed by elder daughter of emperor Shahjahan, Jahanara. A rickshaw ride is suggested to explore the narrow and busy streets of Chandni Chowk. 

      • Red Fort, the main residence of emperor Shahjahan which was built-in 17th century.

      • Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. 

      • India Gate, a war memorial located across the Rajpath, on the eastern edge of the "ceremonial axis" of New Delhi.

      • President's House, Rashtrapati Bhawan is the official home of the President of India, located at the western end of Rajpath in New Delhi.

      • Agrasen Ki Baoli, a 60-meter long and 15-meter wide historical stepwell. It is believed that it was originally built by the legendary king Agrasen and rebuilt in the 14th century by the Agrawal community which traces its origin to Maharaja Agrasen.

      • Akshardham Temple or Swaminarayan Akshardham complex, a Hindu mandir and a spiritual-cultural campus in New Delhi. It is suggested to watch the most famous fountain show of Akshardham. 

    • Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

  • Day 2: Visit the spiritual centres of Delhi expand_more
    • After having a hearty breakfast, visit the following sites in Delhi:

      • Qutub Minar, a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory, built-in 1193 by Qutub-ud-din Aibak. The tower has five distinct floors. Close to the tower is one of Delhi's most curious antiques, the Iron Pillar.

      • Lotus Temple, a Baha'i Temple, notable for its flower-like shape. It has become a prominent attraction in the city. The Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification.

      • Birla Mandir or Laxminarayan Temple, one of the major attractions of Delhi and attracts thousands of devotees every day.

      • Bangla Sahib, a Sikh temple, built of white marble and inlaid with semi-precious stones. It is one of the most prominent Sikh houses of worship in Delhi

    • Have a sumptuous lunch in one of the best restaurants in Delhi.

    • Make your way for Jaipur on a 4 hour drive.  

    Overnight stay in Jaipur.

  • Day 3: Explore Jaipur, the pink city of India expand_more
    • Explore the following places on your visit to Jaipur:

      • Amer Fort, famous for its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths. The town of Amer and the Amber Fort were originally built by the Meenas and later it was ruled by Raja Man Singh I. 

      • Hawa Mahal, as the name suggests, is the palace of wind. The structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.

      • Jal Mahal means “Water Palace.” It is placed in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. 

      • Jantar Mantar, an observatory was built to compile astronomical tables and to predict the times and movements of the sun, moon and planets.

      • City Palace complex includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces and other buildings.

    • Enjoy dinner with rich and vibrant folk dance and music.

    • Return to hotel for overnight stay.

  • Day 4: Visit famous temples in Jaipur expand_more
    • After having a hearty breakfast, make your way to the Monkey Temple. It is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage site in the town of Khania-Balaji, about 10 km away from Jaipur. The site consists of a series of temples built in the ring of hills surrounding Jaipur. A natural spring emerges high on the hill and flows downward, filling a series of sacred kunds (water tanks) in which pilgrims bathe. Visitors and pilgrims can ascend the crevasse. It is believed that a saint named Galav lived here.

    • Make your way to Agra on a 4 hour drive. 

    • Have lunch on your way to Agra.
    • Stay the night in Agra. 
  • Day 5: Discover Agra expand_more
    • Explore the following places on your visit to Agra:

      • Taj Mahal, a white marble tomb built-in 1631 in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal. Daily thousands of visitors from across the globe come here just to behold its celestial beauty. It is also known as a temple of love.

      • Agra Fort, the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty till 1638 when the capital was shifted to Delhi. Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

      • Itmad Ud Daula or Itmad ud Daula, built of white marble before the Taj Mahal and is considered  a prototype of the Taj Mahal. It was built by Noorjahan in the memory of her parents.

      • Mehtab Bagh brings you a beautiful sunset view of Taj Mahal from the bank of river Yamuna. Your guide will tell you an interesting story about Shahjahan and his lady love.

      • Mohabbat e Taj, a saga of Shahjahan and Mumtaz mahal which a must-see is also suggested.

    • Return to hotel for overnight stay. 

  • Day 6: Visit Jhansi & Orchha expand_more
    • Make your way to Agra Cantt Railway Station to catch the train leaving at 9:55 am (Gatiman Express). 

    • Enjoy your journey in India's fastest train while having a hearty breakfast. 

    • Arrive in Jhansi at 12:35 pm and drive to Orchha.

    • Explore the following sites on your visit to Orchha: 

      • Orchha Fort, built by the Bundela Rajputs starting from early 16th century by King Rudra Pratap Singh of the Orchha State and others who followed him.

      • Ram Raj Temple or Orchha Temple, a sacred Hindu pilgrimage place which receives devotees in large numbers annually. 

      • Fourteen Cenotaphs and Betwa River are the fourteen 'Chatris' or memorials dedicated to the rulers of Orchha, grouped along the Kanchana Ghat of the river Betwa. There are the 17th and 18th centuries beautiful cenotaphs of the rulers of Orchha.

    • Have a sumptuous lunch before leaving to Khajuraho.

    • Make your way to Khajuraho on a 4 hour drive. 

    • Check into the hotel for an overnight stay. 

  • Day 7: Discover the hidden gems of Khajuraho expand_more
    • Visit the Panna National Park in the early morning to see tiger, deer, blackbuck and many other animals.
    • Explore the following sites on your visit to Khajuraho:
      • Kamasutra Temples consists of a group of temples. It is said that Shiva and other deities visited the region during ancient times to play and hence, the temples were created in their honour. All Khajuraho temples, except one, face the east and the architecture of the temples is designed in a way that is a perfect integration of male and female deities and symbols. The artwork outside the temple, that is found to be the most interesting by tourists, is a depiction of the four goals of Hinduism - Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha.
      • Parshvanath Temple contains an inscription dating from 954 AD by its builder Pahila, mentioning donation of gardens and requesting future generations to safeguard the temple. It mentions Chandella Dhanga as the reigning king. A well known early magic square is found in this temple.

      • Adinath Temple contains an idol with an inscription dated to the year 1027 during the rule of Chandella king Madanavarman. The sculpture features Adinatha with an ushnisha on his head and dharmachakra with a small bull figure.

      • Shantinath Temple, a modern composite structure that incorporates sections of several temples and has several shrines. The main section has a 15 feet (4.6 m) idol of Lord Shantinath.

      • Ghantai Temple, built around 960 AD by Chandela kings of Khajuraho. This temple was dedicated to Lord Rishabha as Chakreshvari is seen in this temple along with Nine planets and Gomukh yaksha.

    • Retire to the hotel for the night.
  • Day 8: Discover the famous Raneh Falls expand_more
    • Move towards Raneh on a 20 km drive.

    • Marvel at the beauty of Raneh Waterfall which is the second-largest canyon in India.

    • Make your way back to Jhansi on a hour drivefrom Khajuraho.

    • Catch the Shatabdi Express Train that departs at 6:30 pm from Jhansi.

    • Enjoy dinner served on the train. 

    • Arrive in Delhi at 11:30 pm and make your way to the hotel or airport.

What's Included
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off

  • All transfers in an air conditioning car

  • Train tickets 

  • Buffet lunch in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Orchha

  • Bottled water

  • English-speaking tour guide

  • All toll taxes, parking fees and fuel charges

  • Dinner on the train from Jhansi to Khajuraho

What's Excluded
  • Accommodations

  • Monuments entrance tickets

  • Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi

  • Panna Safari in Khajuraho

  • Akshardham fountain show

  • Mohabbat e Taj show

  • Khajuraho dance show

  • Tips and gratuities 

Know before you go
  • Hotels can be booked at request.

  • Minimum number of participants: 2

  • Maximum number of participants: 20

  • Tour can be customised by your time and wish. 

Meeting Point

Delhi, India

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
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1 To 4 USD 449 Per Person

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