North India Budget Tours

Duration: 10 Days / 09 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi

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Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
On arrival at the international airport in Delhi, our representative will receive you and shift you to the Imperial hotel. After a traditional Indian welcome at the reception, check in and relax for the day. Enjoy the day in your own way. Try shopping, eating out, or just strolling around. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 2: Delhi
In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi. Drive through the Rajpath and visit the Parliament, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Diplomatic Enclave. In the afternoon take a rickshaw ride to Jama Masjid, Chandi Chowk markets, Red Fort and Rajghat. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Delhi - Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur (260 km), after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival, check in at the hotel Rajvilas and relax for the day. Try shopping in the ancient colourful markets of the city or enjoy the hotel facilities. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Jaipur
In the morning, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Visit Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla Temple, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Jaipur - Agra
Drive to Agra (221 km) after breakfast at the hotel. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, and take a heritage walk to the palaces, mosques, pavilions, tombs, and Buland Darwaza. On arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel Amarvilas and relax for the day. Later in the evening, explore the colourful markets of the city and shop for souvenirs and eat out. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Agra
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah, Akbar's Tomb and Taj Mahal by twilight on a battery van ride. Visit to the Taj Mahal in the moonlight can be arranged on request. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7: Agra - Jhansi – Khajuraho
After an early morning breakfast at the hotel, board the train to Jhansi (Bhopal Shatabadi Express). On arrival, drive to the medieval city of Orchha 12 km away. Visit the 16th and 17th century palaces and temples of Orchha. After lunch, head for Khajuraho, a World Heritage Site famous for its unrivalled architecture with detailed human sculptures. On arrival in Khajuraho, check in at the hotel Taj Chandela and go wander around nearby temples and village. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8: Khajuraho – Varanasi
After breakfast at the hotel, go on a guided city tour. Visit the 1000 years temples in the Western Group. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and transfer to the Khajuraho airport to board the Jet Airways flight to Varanasi. On arrival, check in at the hotel Taj Ganges and head for Sarnath (10 km from Varanasi). Check out the major Buddhist monastery and the Museum, housing remains of Buddhist art and sculpture. In the evening attend the aarti on the Banks of Ganga. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 9: Varanasi
Enjoy an early morning boat ride on the Ganges that starts from Daswamedh Ghat. Watch people bathing and praying to the sun rising. After breakfast, walk through streets of this holy town and buy souvenirs from the shops. Post lunch proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque, Benaras Hindu University besides other prominent temples, mosques, and museums. In the evening, visit a famous carpet industry. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 10: Varanasi - Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, the day is free for you to relax. Enjoy the recreational activities at the hotel or walk along the banks of the holy river. Return to the hotel to check out and transfer to airport. Board the Jet Airways flight scheduled for the evening for a short journey to Delhi. On arrival, board the connecting flight heading back home or to your onward destination.