Cultural Tour of Taj Mahal, Ajanta Caves, and Forts
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Inclusions
- Breakfast
- Assistance on arrival at the airport.
- 13 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
- Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
- Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water in the car.
- Government taxes.
Exclusions
- Any flight ticket.
- Camera charges at monuments if any.
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
- Gratuities and optional activities.
Itinerary
Day 1
Mumbai
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Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.
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Breakfast at hotel
Breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Elephanta Island located 10kms away from the Gateway of India. Motorboats take passengers from Gateway of India to Elephanta Island. These caves house rock cut temples dating back to the 5th century BC.
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Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3
Mumbai - Aurangabad (flight)
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Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for Aurangabad
Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for Aurangabad.
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On arrival at Aurangabad airport assistance and transfer to hotel
On arrival at Aurangabad airport assistance and transfer to hotel. Later city tour visit the Aurangabad Caves, which are artificial caves that were dug out of soft rock during the 6th and 7th century. Then, visit the Bibi Ka Maqbara - the burial place of Aurangzeb's first wife. Also visit a small archeological museum nearby.
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Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4
Aurangabad - Ajanta - Aurangabad (104kms/ 2hrs approx one way)
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Breakfast at hotel
Breakfast at hotel.Full day excursion to Ajanta Caves (Monday closed). The Buddhist Caves of Ajanta were discovered by the British officers in 1819 while tiger hunting. Ajanta Caves were first mentioned in the writings of the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang who visited India between A.D 629 and 645. The Caves at Ajanta are older than those at Ellora , which date from about 200 B.C to 650 A.D. Thirty beautiful Buddhist Caves with mesmerizing sculptures and paintings depicting Buddha's life as well the lives of the Buddha in his previous births. Five of these Caves are Chaityas (Place of worship) while the other twenty-five are Viharas (monasteries). Ajanta Caves are divided in two categories based on two schools of Buddhist thought - Hinayana Caves and Mahayana Caves.
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Evening back to hotel in Aurangabad for overnight stay
Evening back to hotel in Aurangabad for overnight stay.
Day 5
Aurangabad - Delhi (flight)
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Breakfast at hotel
Breakfast at hotel.Excursion to visit the Ellora Caves (Tuesday closed), a UNESCO World Heritage Site from about 200 B.C. to 650 A.D. There are a total of 34 monasteries and temples at Ellora, belonging to the three different religions, namely - Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism.
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Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana. The temple is an important pilgrimage site in Shaivism tradition of Hinduism, which considers it as the last or twelfth Jyotirlinga (linga of light).
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On way back visit Daulatabad Fort one of the most powerful forts of the medieval Deccan. The defence system that made Daulatabad virtually impregnable comprises fortifications with double and even triple rows of massive walls.
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Later transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi
Later transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival at Delhi airport assistance and transfer to hotel check in & overnight at hotel.
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Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 6
Delhi – Jaipur (265kms/ 5hrs approx)
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Breakfast at hotel followed by city tour of Delhi, visiting landmark of Old Delhi which include Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market. Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk.
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Sightseeing of New Delhi which includes Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb, Lotus Temple & VVIP areas President House, Parliament & India Gate.
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Later afternoon drive to Jaipur check in & overnight at hotel
Later afternoon drive to Jaipur check in & overnight at hotel.
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Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 7
Jaipur
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Breakfast at hotel
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the majestic Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort. Enjoy Jeep ride at Amber Fort.
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Later city tour visiting City Palace, Observatory, Palace of Winds, Albert Hall Museum and Birla Temple.
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Evening visit the colorful bazaars
Evening visit the colorful bazaars. As per your interest wrap up your day by watching Bollywood movie at the opulent Rajmandir Cinema.
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Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 8
Jaipur – Agra (245kms/ 5hrs approx)
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Breakfast at hotel drive to Agra enroute visit Abhaneri a small village popular for the amazing step wells and Temple. Also visit Fatehpur Sikri the 16th century ghost town. Further drive to Agra check in & overnight at hotel.
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Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 9
Agra – Orchha (220kms/ 5hrs approx)
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Sunrise visit Taj Mahal
Sunrise visit Taj Mahal. Breakfast at hotel visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb.
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Drive to Orchha enroute visit Gwalior Fort
Drive to Orchha enroute visit Gwalior Fort.Continue drive to Orchha check in & overnight at hotel.
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Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10
Orchha – Khajuraho (178kms/ 4hrs approx)
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Breakfast at hotel
Breakfast at hotel. Visit wonderful Orchha Fort, Temples and graceful Chhatris.
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Afternoon drive to Khajuraho check in at hotel
Afternoon drive to Khajuraho check in at hotel. Evening light & sound show.
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Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11
Khajuraho – Varanasi (Flight 9W-2424, 1405 / 1455hrs)
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Breakfast at hotel
Breakfast at hotel. Visit eastern, western & southern group of temples. The temple of Khajuraho are India’s unique gift to the world, representing, as they do, a paean to life, to love, to joy, perfect in execution and sublime in expression on account of their remarkable erotic sculptures.
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Later transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi
Later transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi assistance and transfer to hotel. Evening Ghats’s & temples visit, attend Holy Ganga Aarti.
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Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12
Varanasi
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Breakfast at hotel
Breakfast at hotel. Early morning boat ride and Ghat visit along the Ganges and catch the scene of devotees bathing and praying in the sacred water.
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Afternoon excursion to Sarnath one of the three holiest sites for Buddhists where the Buddha delivered his first sermon in 528 BC. There are many temples here, representing the many cultures where Buddhism is the dominant religious philosophy.
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Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 13
Varanasi – Mumbai or Delhi (Flight)
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Breakfast at hotel
Breakfast at hotel. Time to relax and explore the city with your driver. Later as per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai or Delhi. Arrive Mumbai or Delhi assistance and transfer to hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax or explore the city with your driver.
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Overnight at hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 14
Mumbai or Delhi – Departure
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Breakfast at hotel
Breakfast at hotel. As per your flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for your onward destination.
Please Note
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Hotels used or similar Mumbai x 2 nights
- 3* - Hotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil
- 4* - Sun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel
- 5* - Trident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central Aurangabad x 2 nights
- 3* - 7 Apple Hotel Aurangabad / Ginger Aurangabad
- 4* - Ambassador Ajanta / VITS Hotel
- 5* - WelcomHotel Rama International / Lemon Tree Hotel Delhi x 1 nights
- 3* - Madhuban Hotel/ Meridian Plaza
- 4* - The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket
- 5* - Le Meridien/ The Claridges Jaipur x 2 nights
- 3* - Redfox Hotel/ Park Ocean
- 4* - Fortune Select Metropolitan/ Lemon Tree Premier
- 5* - ITC Rajputana/ Hilton Jaipur Agra x 1 nights
- 3* - Howard Plaza the Fern/ Atulyaa Taj
- 4* - Four Point by Sheraton/ Crystal Sarovar Premier
- 5* - Mansion Grand/ Courtyard by Marriott Orchha x 1 night
- 3* & 4* - Orchha Resort/ Amar Mahal 5* - Orchha Palace and Convention Centrerchha x 1 night Khajuraho x 1 night
- 3* - Ramada/Clarks Hotel
- 4* - Ramada/Clarks Hotel
- 5* - Radisson Hotel/ Hotel Chandela Varanasi x 2 nights
- 3* - Meraden Grand/ Amaya Hotel
- 4* - Rivatas by Ideal/ Palace On Ganges
- 5* - Radisson Hotel/ Gateway Hotel Taj Mumbai x 1 nights
- 3* - Hotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil
- 4* - Sun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel
- 5* - Trident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 2 days before start
Non-refundable after 2 days before start




