Central India by Rail
Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
Day 01 : Delhi
Arrive Delhi meet and assist at the airport. Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi, visiting Jama Masjid, the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, Jantar Mantar, Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate, Qutub Minar and the House of Parliament. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 03 :Delhi - Jaipur
Morning transfer to the railway station to catch the train to Jaipur by Train # 2015 Ajmer Shatabdi dep. 06:10 hrs and arr. 10:45 hrs. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Pink city including Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Birla Mandir, Jai Singh's Observatory and stroll through the busy bazaars. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04 : Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra
After breakfast visit Amber Fort on elephant back / Jeep. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Afternoon drive to Agra i.e. 232 kms or 5 hrs drive. Enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the old Mughal capital still preserved in good condition. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05 :Agra
After breakfast visit Taj Mahal, one of the 7 wonders of world, Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula. Evening is free for leisure or you can explore the local market by your own. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 06 : Agra – Jhansi – Khajuraho
After breakfast transfer to the railway station to catch the train to Jhansi by Train # 2002 Bhopal Shatabdi dep. 08:17 hrs and arr. 10:43 hrs. Upon arrival transfer by car to Khajuraho i.e. 190 kms or 4 hrs drive visiting Orchha en route. Khajuraho is famous for its 10th century Chandela dynasty temples and their erotic sculpture. On arrival transfer to hotel. Later city tour of Khajuraho temple complex. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 07 : Khajuraho – Varanasi
After breakfast Morning visit the temples which are famous for erotic sculptures. Afternoon transfer to airport to catch flight for Varanasi, flight 9W # 724 dep. at 13:30 hrs and arr. 14:10 hrs. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Varanasi is most important place of pilgrimage for Hindus and the sight of devout praying standing water deep in Ganges. Evening visit river Ganga Ghat to attend the holy Aarti. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 08 :Varanasi
Early Morning boat tour on River Ganges to visit Bathing Ghats, return to hotel for breakfast. City tours of Varanasi visiting various temples and noted Banaras Hindu University. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath. It was here that the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon and set in motion the wheel of law of Buddhist faith. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 09 : Varanasi – Delhi
After breakfast day is free for leisure. Evening transfer to the railway station to catch the train to Delhi by Train # 2559 Shiv Ganga Exp dep. 19:15 hrs. Overnight on board.
Day 10 : Delhi
Arrive Delhi at 07:30 hrs. Upon arrival transfer to the International Airport to catch the flight for onward destination.
