Day 1: Delhi
Company representatives from TNS will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi. They will transfer you to your hotel, where you can relax and will stay overnight.
Day 2: Delhi
Explore the city of Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni chowk, India Gate, Govt. Buildings, Humayun's Tomb and Qutab Minar. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Jaipur
Travel by road to Jaipur reaching by lunch time. Afternoon city tour to see the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), the Observatory, City Palace and the Markets. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 4: Jaipur
Early morning visit to the Fort of Amer. Ride up to the gates on elephant back and explore the great fortress palace buildings. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 5: Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra
In the morning continue by road via Fatehpur Sikri to Agra ( 240 kms 6 hrs). In the evening visit the exquisite Taj Mahal and relish the spectacular sight at sunset. Overnight in Agra.
Day 6: Agra
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
Check in at hotel and proceed for sightseeing. Enjoy battery van ride to the Taj.
Taj Mahal: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from it's stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen. Proceed for sightseeing to the Agra Fort - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
In the night catch the Train to varanasi.
Day 7: Agra - Varanasi
Morning arrive Mughal Sarai (Varanasi) and transfer to hotel. Tour to Sarnath. Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 8: Varanasi
Early morning boat excursion on the holy river Ganges. Evening tranfer to Railway Station to board a night train to Bhubaneshwar.
Day 9: Varanasi - Bhubaneshwar
Morning arrive to Bhubaneshwar and transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting Lingaraj Temple, Dhaula Giri, Rajrani Temple, Parashurameshvara, Mukteshwara Temple and Vital Deul Temple. Overnight in Bhubaneshwar.
Day 10: Bhubaneshwar - Puri
Drive to Puri visiting en-route suntemple at Konarak Temple. Overnight in Puri.
Day 11: Puri
Morning visit Jagannath Temple. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Puri.
Day 12: Puri
Morning free. Evening tranfer to Railway Station for Calcutta night Train.
Day 13: Puri - Calcutta
Morning arrive Howrah (Calcutta) and transfer to hotel . Overnight in Calcutta.
Day 14: Calcutta
Morning transfer to airport for return flight.
TOUR ENDS
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
- ACCOMMODATION AT SUGGESTED HOTELS,
- DAILY BREAKFAST AT HOTEL
- SIGHTSEEING TOURS AS MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY,,
- ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDES
- PRIVATE CAR WITH DRIVER
- CHANDNI CHOWK RICKSHAW RIDE
- ELEPHANT SAFARI IN JAIPUR
- BATTERY VAN RIDE IN AGRA
- BOAT RIDE ON SACRED RIVER GANGES
- ALL APPLICABLE TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES
- ALL ROAD TAXES, GOVERNMENT TAXES AND DRIVER ALLOWANCES,
- ONE FAREWELL DINNER FROM TNS GROUP.
EXCLUDES:
Lunches and dinners are not included (except where mentioned in the inclusion list) along with personal expenses, camera, etc. tips, (if any) at places where applicable. All hotels are subject to availability and all flights are subject to confirmation. Airfare is included in the tour price. It is not separate.
