The Indian Temples Tour
Delhi-Khajuraho-Agra-Jaipur-Jodhpur-Udaipur-Aurangabad-Mumbai-Madurai-Thanjavur-Tiruchirappalli-Chennai
Day 1: Delhi
Arrive at Delhi.Our representative will welcome and transfer to the hotel.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
After breakfast sightseeing of Delhi and visit the Laxmi Narayan Temple, the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7M','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">India Gate</a>, Jama Masjid, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7J','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Red Fort</a> and the Gandhi Memorial. Also see embassies and the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'PTH','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Parliament House</a>. Don't miss the evening light and sound show at <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7J','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Red Fort</a>. During your sightseeing tour of Delhi, also visit the Purana Quila, Jantar Mantar, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A7L','DEL','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Humayun's Tomb</a> and the Qutab Minar.Overnight stay at the hotel.
This morning you will take a train to Jhansi. En route to Khajuraho you will visit sleepy medieval town of <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AV8','HJR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Orchha</a>, which is littered with medieval Bundelkhand buildings bearing fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture.Night stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Khajuraho
Morning after breakfast drive to Jhansi railway station for your train to Agra. You will arrive in Agra in the evening and retire for the day.Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast sightseeing tour of Agra. In the first half of the day you will visit Sikandara and the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah and later on visit world famous <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A09','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Taj Mahal</a> and Red Fort.Overnight at Agra
Day 6: Agra
After a leisurely morning you drive to Jaipur - en route visit <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A11','AGR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Fatehpur Sikri</a>, a perfectly preserved Mughal city built at the height of the empire's splendor. You will arrive in Jaipur.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7: Agra
In the morning, you visit the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'AT2','JAI','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Amber Fort</a> - one of the most fascinating of Indian forts. You will reach the fort majestically atop an elephant; once inside the fort, you visit the Palace of Mirrors, Hall of Public Audience and the beautifully manicured gardens.
Morning after breakfastProceed to Jodhpur. Overnight will be at Jodhpur.Day 9: Jaipur
This morning you explore the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort-Museum, one of the largest in India, unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur - and a perfect example of desert variant of Rajput architecture. The tour of the fort will be followed by a visit to the old town where you walk through the market getting a feel of the town.
Day 10: Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur. You will arrive in Udaipur late in the afternoon. The rest of the day will be at leisure.Overnight at the hotel.
The day begins with a visit to the <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ATJ','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">City Palace</a>, which is largest in Rajsathan. You will also see lovely medieval Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-Ki-Bari or the "Gardens of the Maids of Honour". The day will end with a relaxing boat ride on <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'LKP','UDR','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Lake Pichola</a>. From the lake you will get unmatched views of the gardens surrounding the fascinating Lake Palace Hotel and the two islands in the lake.
Day 12: Jodhpur
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Bombay where you will arrive to connect to your flight for Aurangabad.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13: Jodhpur
Today you will explore the caves of Ajanta which offer a rich tapestry of images that speak of palaces, royalty, cultures and tales of everyday life of ancient India. Long buried in the debris of time, these 30 caves were built to offer seclusion to the Buddhist monks, who lived, taught and performed rituals.
This morning you will be taken to explore <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A80','IXU','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Ellora Caves</a>. Carved between fourth and fifth century, the rock temples and monasteries of Ellora represent the three major faiths of India - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Like Ajanta, <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'A80','IXU','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Ellora Caves</a> too are a fine example of cave temples with almost 34 caves with intricate interiors and ornamental facades. Later in the evening you will take your flight for Bombay where you spend the night before starting your tour of South India.Overnight at the hotel
Day 15: Udaipur
After breakfast morning to Madurai where you arrive before noon. All activity in Madurai is centred round Sri Meenakshi Temple in the heart of the told town. A riotously baroque example of Dravidian architecture, you visit the temple in the afternoon.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 16: Udaipur
After a leisurely start today you drive to Chettinad which is known for its artistic houses. Spend the afternoon exploring the palace and around for its unique architecture. Overnight will be at Madurai.
Day 17: Udaipur - Aurangabad
This morning you will drive to Tanjore. Also called a city of temples, Tanjore is dotted with no fewer than 74 temples - the most famous of which is the Brihadeshwara temple. In the evening you explore the city including spectacular <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'ASI','TRZ','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Rock Fort Temple</a>.
Day 18: Aurangabad
This morning after breakfast take a train to Madras - your last destination of the tour. Madras is a fascinating city with its ancient temples and unique culture, golden sandy beaches and a marvelous tradition of music and dance.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 19: Aurangabad
Morning after breakfast visit two of the finest examples of ancient South Indian architecture - Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 20: Aurangabad - Mumbai
After breakfast transfer to the hotel to catch the flight for onward destination.
