DISCOVER the secrets of mainland India. Steeped in heritage, history and culture, this is a popular program to step back in time and Journey through the historical heart of India. Here your journey will zigzag across a vast region which has witnessed all the major influences that have borne fruit in India’s diverse culture possessing great unspoilt tracts, one of India’s finest and almost unknown wildlife sanctuaries and the largest concentration of India’s tribal belt. Yet for all that, it remains off the beaten track. All the more reason we think you’ll agree to explore it. |
Day 01 : Delhi : On arrival at airport you will be met by our representative, meet and transfer to Hotel. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi : After a leisurely start, spend the day discovering old and New Delhi exploring the contrasts between the Moghul and British capitals. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi – Agra : Morning transfer by road to Agra and check into The hotel, Afternoon visit the worlds most famous token of love, the magnificent Taj Mahal. You will also visit the impressive Agra Fort and Itmad ud Daulah tomb. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 : Agra – Gwalior : Morning transfer by road to Gwalior and check into Taj Usha Kiran Palace. Gwalior is situated at the geographical and historical crossroads of India with its immense shining fortress. Built on the site of a 5th Century temple of the sun, the fort embraces temples, palaces and mosques, a full afternoon’s sight-seeing. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 05 : Gwalior - Jhansi – Khajuraho : Morning transfer to Gwalior railway station for Jhansi. On arrival transfer by road to Khajuraho and check into Hotel . Rest of day at leisure . Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 : Khajuraho :The temples provide an entertaining and instructive afternoon’s viewing, for all human life is depicted here showing the beliefs that there is no superiority between the physical and spiritual aspects of existence. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 : Khajuraho – Orchha: Morning transfer by road to the medieval riverside city, Orchha and check into Hotel. The afternoon sightseeing will embrace some of the numerous palaces, pavilions, lodges and temples. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 08 : Orcha - Jhansi – Bhopal : Morning transfer by road to Jhansi railway station for Bhopal, on arrival transfer to Hotel . Situated around two artificial lakes Bhopal is an important historical town. Afternoon short city tour. Rest of day at leisure. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 09 : Bhopal : Morning excursion to Sanchi. After-noon excursion to Bhimbetka the site of south Asia’s richest collection of prehistoric cave paintings. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 : Bhopal – Indore : Morning depart for a long drive to Indore, en route visiting Ujjain, once an important trade centre on the route to Egypt and still one of the holiest pilgrimage centres for Hindus. On arrival check into Hotel . Rest of day at leisure. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 : Indore : Discover this liberal city containing the extraordinary Kanch Mandir, a Jain temple of mirrors. Rest of day at leisure. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 : Indore - Dhar (Mandu) : Morning transfer by road to Dhar, a fascinating drive full of historic sights such as Omkareshwar a sacred Hindu island. On arrival check into Jhira Bagh Palace. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 : Dhar (Mandu) : A full day in Mandu high up in the Vindhaya hills. Mandu has been a fortress town for many centuries, replete with palaces, mosques, canals and cenotaphs. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 : Dhar - Indore – Mumbai : Morning at leisure. Later transfer to Indore airport for Mumbai, on arrival transfer to Hotel for dinner before international departure.
Day 15 : Depart Mumbai : Early morning departure for onward destination. |
