Planet India Tours

Arrive Delhi By International Flight .Meeting And Assistance At The Airport Upon Arrival And Transfer To Hotel.

Day 02 Delhi

Morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. The tour will begin with a visit to The Jama Mosque built in 1650 AD, followed by a visit to the breathtaking Red Fort (1639-48), built by the Shah Jehan, creator of The Taj Mahal. Then we proceed on to Raj Ghat, which is the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon, sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting Humayun's Tomb (1565 AD), aptly called the predecessor of The Taj Mahal. Drive past Safdarjang's Tomb (1753 AD).

Dinner and Overnight

Day 03 Delhi-Mandawa

Drive to Mandawa. Check into Castle Mandawa. Evening explore the various painted havelies and frescoes of the Shekhawati. Often called the open-air art gallery of Rajasthan, this region has many frescoes painted on cenotaphs, walls, forts and temples dating back to the 17th century. The themes encompass traditional mythology, local legend and folklore.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Mandawa / Jaipur

Post breakfast drive to Jaipur enroute visit Pushkar.

Jaipur - the city capital in the tone of an autumnal. Sunset, literally blushed pink when Prince Albert, the consort of queen Victoria, stepped on its soil in 1833. Interspersing the plan of red and pink were white borders and motifs, painstakingly outlining the architectural highlights of Jaipur’s buildings. This is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe through nine rectangular sectors subdividing it. The palaces and the forts of yesteryears that were witness to royal processions and splendor are now living monuments, accepted quite naturally into the lifestyles of the people of the Pink City.

Post lunch tour of the City Palace of Winds and the observatory.

Overnight.

Day 05 : Jaipur

Morning tour of Amer fort on elephants back. You ride up on elephants to the former capital of the royals set to the backdrop of wooded hills. Afternoon visit to the local market and laso manufacturers of Textile/Carpets and Jewellery.

Overnight.

Day 06 Jaipur – Agra

After breakfast leave by car to Agra visiting enroute Fatehpur Sikri, which is probably the best preserved and most complete Mughal palace city of all. Built by Akbar around 1570 he used the highest quality craftsmen to construct the city, only to abandon it some years later, presumably because the water supply failed. Arrive Agra early in the afternoon and proceed to your hotel. Agra, situated on the banks of the Yamuna River, was, at the time of the Moghuls, in the 16th and 17th centuries, the capital of India. Afternoon at leisure.

Overnight

Day 07 Agra

In the morning visit the immortal Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jehan, in memory of this wife Mumtaz Mahal. Also visit the fort and the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah. Afternoon free to re visit the Taj or to explore the bazaars near the fort.

Overnight

Day 08 Agra-Gwalior

Drive from Agra to Gwalior (118 kms/3 hours). On arrival check-in at: Hotel.Afternoon, the sightseeing tour of Gwalior includes visit to the great Fort, one of the oldest in India, situated on an isolated hill of sandstone, 300 ft above the plain. Visit Man Mandir, a six towered palace which forms the eastern wall of the Fort and is one of the classic sights of India. Proceed to Gujari Mahal, a turreted palace of stone and now an archaeological museum. A few kilometers away is the tomb of Mohammed Ghaus, a Muslim saint worshipped by the Mughals, as well as the tomb of the famous musician Tansen.

Overnight

Day 09 Gwalior-Khajuraho

Drive from Gwalior to Khajuraho (365 kms/8 hours). On arrival check-in at: Hotel.

Overnight.

Day 10 Khajuraho-Orcha

Morning, sightseeing tour of the famous Chandela Dynasty Temples which are set in a lovely grassy park. These temples are really amazing - rising in many peaks and spirals, intricately carved and designed with statues and friezes. These temples are also known for their renowned erotic carvings. Afternoon drive from Khajuraho to Orcha (170 kms/4 hours).

Overnight

Day 11 Orcha-Jhansi-Bhopal

Transfer from Orcha to Jhansi (15 kms) Railway Station in time for:Lv: Jhansi at 1035 hours by SHATABDI EXP. Ar: Bhopal at 1400 hoursMeeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from Railway Station to HOTEL .Fullday excursion to Sanchi. Sanchi is an important centre of Buddhist pilgrimage. The great Stupa, built by King Ashoka (who abandoned war and embraced the Buddhist faith) , is a grey-brown hemisphere of massive proportions.

Overnight

Day 12 Bhopal

Morning excursion to Bhimbetka Caves and Bhojpur temple.The village of Bhimbetka is surrounded by the northern range of Vindhya Mountains. .Afternoon, sightseeing tour of Bhopal. Visit Sadar Manzil, Taj-ul-Masjid, Secretariat, Vidhan Sabha, Fatehgarh Fort, Moti Masjid, etc.

Overnight

Day 13 Bhopal-Ujjain

Drive from Bhopal to Ujjain (188 kms/4.5 hours).On arrival check-in at: hotel.Afternoon sightseeing tour of Ujjain, one of the greatest cities of ancient India, Ujjain links with its glorious past have endured into the present day, making it a city renowned still for its traditions of spiritually, learning and culture.

Overnight

Day 14 Ujjain-Mandu

After breakfast leave by car to Agra visiting enroute Fatehpur Sikri, which is probably the best preserved and most complete Mughal palace city of all. Built by Akbar around 1570 he used the highest quality craftsmen to construct the city, only to abandon it some years later, presumably because the water supply failed. Arrive Agra early in the afternoon and proceed to your hotel. Agra, situated on the banks of the Yamuna River, was, at the time of the Moghuls, in the 16th and 17th centuries, the capital of India. Afternoon at leisure.

Overnight

Day 15 Mandu

Full day sightseeing tour of Mandu.

Overnight

Day 16 Mandu-Indore

Drive from Mandu to Indore (97 kms/3 hours).On arrival check-in at: HOTEL.Afternoon, sightseeing tour of Indore. Tour Kanch Mandir, a Jain shrine with an interior of mother-of-pearl and glass beads. Visit Lalbagh Palace and New Palace.

Overnight

Day 17 Indore-Aurangabad

Drive from Jalgaon to Aurangabad (400 KMS/9-10 HOURS) enroute visiting Ellora Caves: Visit the extraordinary cave temples of Ellora (MONDAY CLOSED) which are about 30 kms from Aurangabad. The sculptures are remarkable and the main feature of interest is the Kailasa Temple. Chronologically, the Ellora caves start where the Ajanta caves finish. In all there 34 caves at Ellora: 12 Buddhist, 17 Hindu & 5 Jain. On arrival check-in at: Hotel.

Overnight

Day 18 Aurangabad - Mumbai

Full day excursion to Ajanta (MONDAY CLOSED). Ajanta Caves: You will visit most of the thirty temples, which have been carved out of a cliff by Buddhist monks between the 2nd century BC and 7th century AD. Although the Ajanta paintings are particularly notable, there are many interesting sculptures as well. Many of the caves are dark, and without a light, the paintings are hard to see. Evening transfer from hotel to the airport in time for:Lv: Aurangabad at 2055 hours by 9W-104Ar: Mumbai at 2140 hours.Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer to hotel.

Overnight

Day 19 Mumbai

Post breakfast full day sightseeing tour of Mumbai including Elephanta Caves. Farewell dinner and later transfer to International airport to board flight back home.

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