North and Central India Tour Package to Khajuraho and Varanasi
Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur-Sikri, Agra, orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi
Here is your itinerary in detail, day by day
When you arrive Delhi International Airport, (depending on the timings) of your flight our company representative will be waiting for you there. to welcome you with a traditional flower necklace and to leave
10 Nights and 11 Days Beautiful Visit
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Day 5
Day 6
Day 1
The modern capital of India is also an ancient city whose origins are lost in legend. It is adorned with hundreds of monuments, with its carved and ancient history. From this city, many Hindu and Muslim dynasties, including the Mughals, ruled India. No less than 7 successive cities existed here before the arrival of the British, who would create, under Sir Edwin Lutyens, their dream capital.
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will leave for a full day of sightseeing in Delhi. You will visit Qutub Minar, known as the “Tower of Victory”, built by Qutab-ud-din Aibak and completed in 1200 AD. It is one of the tallest towers in the world. The minaret is 234 feet high and made up of marble and red sandstone. Then, also visit a photo stop at the nearby Red Fort. Once an imperial avenue that Shah Jahan loved to ride on horseback, and from there he will leave us at the Jama Masjid gate, tours in India one of the largest mosques in the city India, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century.
And then you can enjoy a rickshaw ride in the Chandni Chowk market. Then we will go to visit the temple of the Sikh religion and we will sit for about 10 minutes in the prayer hall to observe the visitors and listen to the prayer. And return to the hotel for the night.
Day 2
Delhi to Jaipur (281 km – 05h 27 min drive)
Departure for Jaipur. Installation in Jaipur. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan founded by King Jai Singh II between 1688 and 1743. Visit of the Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal). In the afternoon, visit of the City Palace. Ride in a bicycle rickshaw in the bazaars of the “pink city”. In the evening, dinner in an Indian family.
Departure for Jaipur. Installation in Jaipur. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan founded by King Jai Singh II between 1688 and 1743. Visit of the Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal). In the afternoon, visit of the City Palace. Ride in a bicycle rickshaw in the bazaars of the “pink city”. In the evening, dinner in an Indian family.
Day 3
Jaipur
Visit the Amber Fort and climb to the fort on elephant back, on foot or by Jeep. In the afternoon, visit the Astronomical Observatory (Jantar Mantar) and the City Palace. Then Bollywood cinema session in the Raj Mandir cinema hall (optional visit). Walk in the bazaars of the city and discovery of its historic districts. In the evening, sunset from the Nahargarh fort.. After having breakfast at the hotel, you will leave for a full day of sightseeing in Delhi. You will visit Qutub Minar, known as the “Tower of Victory”, built by Qutab-ud-din Aibak and completed in 1200 AD. It is one of the tallest towers in the world. The minaret is 234 feet high and made up of marble and red sandstone. Then, also visit a photo stop at the nearby Red Fort. Once an imperial avenue that Shah Jahan loved to ride on horseback, and from there he will leave us at the Jama Masjid gate, tours in India one of the largest mosques in the city India, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. And then you can enjoy a rickshaw ride in the Chandni Chowk market. Then we will go to visit the temple of the Sikh religion and we will sit for about 10 minutes in the prayer hall to observe the visitors and listen to the prayer. And return to the hotel for the night.
Visit the Amber Fort and climb to the fort on elephant back, on foot or by Jeep. In the afternoon, visit the Astronomical Observatory (Jantar Mantar) and the City Palace. Then Bollywood cinema session in the Raj Mandir cinema hall (optional visit). Walk in the bazaars of the city and discovery of its historic districts. In the evening, sunset from the Nahargarh fort.. After having breakfast at the hotel, you will leave for a full day of sightseeing in Delhi. You will visit Qutub Minar, known as the “Tower of Victory”, built by Qutab-ud-din Aibak and completed in 1200 AD. It is one of the tallest towers in the world. The minaret is 234 feet high and made up of marble and red sandstone. Then, also visit a photo stop at the nearby Red Fort. Once an imperial avenue that Shah Jahan loved to ride on horseback, and from there he will leave us at the Jama Masjid gate, tours in India one of the largest mosques in the city India, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. And then you can enjoy a rickshaw ride in the Chandni Chowk market. Then we will go to visit the temple of the Sikh religion and we will sit for about 10 minutes in the prayer hall to observe the visitors and listen to the prayer. And return to the hotel for the night.
Day 4
Jaipur to Ranthambore (146.2km 2 hrs 36 mins drive)
Departure for Ranthambore. Installation in Ranthambore. Then departure for a jeep safari in the Ranthambore reserve.
Departure for Ranthambore. Installation in Ranthambore. Then departure for a jeep safari in the Ranthambore reserve.
Day 5
Ranthambore to Fatehpur Sikri to Agra (296.9km 5 hrs 45 mins drive)drive)
Early in the morning, departure for a safari in the Ranthambore reserve. Departure for Agra. On the way, lunch, visit the fortified city of Fatehpur Sikri. It was the imperial capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1584. Built by Emperor Akbar, perfectly preserved since its abandonment, it is a remarkable testimony to the Indo-Islamic architecture of the 16th century. Installation in Agra. In the evening, visit the steps of Agra.
Day 6
Agra
Early morning departure for the visit of the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. Built at the request of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in homage to his beloved, its construction mobilized more than 20,000 workers and craftsmen from all over the world. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Departure for the visit of the Tomb of Itmatudualla and Mehtab Bagh. In the evening, visit the bazaars of the city of
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Day 7
Agra to Orchha (250km 4 hrs 10 mins drive)
Have breakfast at the hotel, Drive to Orchha is a historical city in Niwari district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It was founded sometime after 1501 by Rudra Pratap Singh Bundela as the capital of the kingdom of the same name. Orchha is located on the banks of the Betwa River in the Bundelkhand region. In the late afternoon you will visit the Lakshminarayan Temple which has a unique architecture which is a blend of a fort and a temple mould. The temple houses some superb murals that depict mythological, spiritual and secular themes (an art lover’s delight) as well as many post-mutiny paintings. The temple also has a flagstone path that connects it directly to the Ram Raja Temple. In the evening we will watch the river view after visiting the bazaars of the city of Orchha. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Have breakfast at the hotel, Drive to Orchha is a historical city in Niwari district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It was founded sometime after 1501 by Rudra Pratap Singh Bundela as the capital of the kingdom of the same name. Orchha is located on the banks of the Betwa River in the Bundelkhand region. In the late afternoon you will visit the Lakshminarayan Temple which has a unique architecture which is a blend of a fort and a temple mould. The temple houses some superb murals that depict mythological, spiritual and secular themes (an art lover’s delight) as well as many post-mutiny paintings. The temple also has a flagstone path that connects it directly to the Ram Raja Temple. In the evening we will watch the river view after visiting the bazaars of the city of Orchha. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 8
Orchha Have breakfast at the hotel, We will visit The Royal Palace (Raja Mahal)
Built as a garrison and citadel for the Mughals to allow greater control over the Bundela region, this palace was completed in 1598 by Bharath Bhushan after he defeated Vir Deo Singh of Bundela. This place is a classic example of Mughal architecture. The domes are built according to Timurid customs and the gates or Iwans are large enough to allow entry of war elephants. Moreover, the relatively high position compared to the surrounding area made this palace a very important palace for the Mughals. In the late afternoon you will visit Chaturbhuj Temple, Orchha Built in 875 AD during the reign of the Gurjara Pratihara dynasty, this famous temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The name literally means the four-armed one, and Lord Vishnu has been called Chaturbhuj in various Hindu texts. This temple has beautiful architecture and consists of a sanctum with pancharatha Sikhara, a vestibule and a porch. This temple has another curved tower with a small porch In the evening we will watch the sunset then. Return to the hotel for the night.
Built as a garrison and citadel for the Mughals to allow greater control over the Bundela region, this palace was completed in 1598 by Bharath Bhushan after he defeated Vir Deo Singh of Bundela. This place is a classic example of Mughal architecture. The domes are built according to Timurid customs and the gates or Iwans are large enough to allow entry of war elephants. Moreover, the relatively high position compared to the surrounding area made this palace a very important palace for the Mughals. In the late afternoon you will visit Chaturbhuj Temple, Orchha Built in 875 AD during the reign of the Gurjara Pratihara dynasty, this famous temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The name literally means the four-armed one, and Lord Vishnu has been called Chaturbhuj in various Hindu texts. This temple has beautiful architecture and consists of a sanctum with pancharatha Sikhara, a vestibule and a porch. This temple has another curved tower with a small porch In the evening we will watch the sunset then. Return to the hotel for the night.
Day 9
Orchha to khajuraho (179.7km 3h 6min drive)
Breakfast at the hotel. Then drive to Khajuraho. The temples of Khajuraho were built between 950 and 1050 AD by these Chandela kings. After the construction of the temples, the Chandelos shifted their capital to Mahoba. But even after that, the importance of Khajuraho remained. The medieval court poet Chandbardai has described the origin of the Chandelas in the Mahoba section of Prithviraj Raso. In the late afternoon you will visit Kamasutra Temple Khajuraho) is famous all over the world for the construction of magnificent temples made of folded stone. Outside India, visitors and tourists from all over the world never cease to come to see this symbol of the unmatched beauty of love. Hindu art and culture have been engraved on the stones of this city by the artisans in the medieval period. Various arts of sexual intercourse have been beautifully embodied in these temples. Sex is neither mystical nor animal nor an unacceptable act. It is neither a sin nor related to virtue as it was believed. It is a common act but due to restrictions it has come to the center of society. Sexual instinct is natural and normal in animals while humans have kept it on their heads. Lust is a natural instinct but man has made it unnatural. Then Back to the hotel for the night.
Breakfast at the hotel. Then drive to Khajuraho. The temples of Khajuraho were built between 950 and 1050 AD by these Chandela kings. After the construction of the temples, the Chandelos shifted their capital to Mahoba. But even after that, the importance of Khajuraho remained. The medieval court poet Chandbardai has described the origin of the Chandelas in the Mahoba section of Prithviraj Raso. In the late afternoon you will visit Kamasutra Temple Khajuraho) is famous all over the world for the construction of magnificent temples made of folded stone. Outside India, visitors and tourists from all over the world never cease to come to see this symbol of the unmatched beauty of love. Hindu art and culture have been engraved on the stones of this city by the artisans in the medieval period. Various arts of sexual intercourse have been beautifully embodied in these temples. Sex is neither mystical nor animal nor an unacceptable act. It is neither a sin nor related to virtue as it was believed. It is a common act but due to restrictions it has come to the center of society. Sexual instinct is natural and normal in animals while humans have kept it on their heads. Lust is a natural instinct but man has made it unnatural. Then Back to the hotel for the night.
Day 10
Khajurho to Varanasi (393.8 km 7 hrs 40 mins drive)
Breakfast at the hotel. Then departure for Varanasi. Benares, the holiest city in India, here we rub shoulders every day with sadhus, Yogi, and pilgrims from all over India. At the end of the afternoon, visit the Manikarnika ghats (cremation), Dasahwamedha (purification) of Varanasi, and the temple of Vishwanath. In the evening, discovery of the religious ceremony on the Ganges.
Breakfast at the hotel. Then departure for Varanasi. Benares, the holiest city in India, here we rub shoulders every day with sadhus, Yogi, and pilgrims from all over India. At the end of the afternoon, visit the Manikarnika ghats (cremation), Dasahwamedha (purification) of Varanasi, and the temple of Vishwanath. In the evening, discovery of the religious ceremony on the Ganges.
Day 11
Varanasi
Early morning boat ride on the Ganges to see life rise on the ghats of the Ganges then return to the hotel for breakfast. Departure for the visit of the temple of Sarnath (Buddhist temple). Then discover the old districts of Benares. In the evening visit the religious ceremony on the Ganges. Return to the hotel for the night.
Early morning boat ride on the Ganges to see life rise on the ghats of the Ganges then return to the hotel for breakfast. Departure for the visit of the temple of Sarnath (Buddhist temple). Then discover the old districts of Benares. In the evening visit the religious ceremony on the Ganges. Return to the hotel for the night.
Day 12
Varanasi to Delhi (Flight Transfer)
After breakfast at the hotel you will leave for Delhi. for you stay in the hotel in Delhi. you will be dropped at Delhi airport to board your international flight to your home / other destination. End of the tour
After breakfast at the hotel you will leave for Delhi. for you stay in the hotel in Delhi. you will be dropped at Delhi airport to board your international flight to your home / other destination. End of the tour
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For French nationals leaving for India, a new online visa has been in place since May 1, 2015. It is therefore no longer necessary to go to the Indian embassy to obtain a visa before departure.
Passport valid for 6 months after the return date + visa
The price includes
- A private, air-conditioned, spacious vehicle suitable for the number of participants on the trip and their luggage (parking fees, petrol, road taxes and tolls included)
- Experienced English-speaking driver (including accommodation, meals and salary)
- Accommodation in a “double” room, taxes and breakfast included
- An evening in Jaipur, with an Indian family, and helping to prepare the typical Indian meal and dinner
- Jeep safaris in Ranthambore reserve.
- Rickshaw ride in delhi
- Provision of one bottle of water per day per person in the vehicle for the road.
- The service of a French-speaking guide throughout the route.
- Monument tickets
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Not Included
- International flights
- International airport taxes
- Lunches and dinners (unless otherwise indicated)
- Visa fees
- The drinks
- Tips