Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On your arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.

Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend.  It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone.  From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again.

Day 02: In Delhi
Full day proceed for city sightseeing of Delhi

Morning visit Qutub Minar, one of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb - a red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple, Also drive past Parliament House and Presidency House.

Afternoon visit Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid, one of the largest and best-known mosques, and drive past Red Fort later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Chandani Chowk market.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Delhi - Agra
Morning you will proceed for Agra en-route visit the Sikandra,
Akbar's tomb at Sikandra has a large arched entrance and green lawns, The entrance is decorated with marble inlay work around the arch, and the inner surface of the dome of the tomb is decorated with images of flowers, geometric designs and Islamic calligraphy.

Later continue drive to Agra and on arrival check-in into the hotel.

Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries. A pleasant town with comparatively slow pace, the city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes. Agra was once the capital of the Mughal Empire.

Afternoon you will proceed for city sightseeing tour of Agra

Visiting the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Agra - Gwalior (120 Kms / 03 Hrs)
In the morning you will drive to Gwalior and on arrival check-in into hotel.

Gwalior’s history is traced back to a legend, in the 8th century A.D., a chieftain called Suraj Sen was stricken by a deadly disease.  He was cured by a hermit saint Gwalior and in gratitude founded a city, which he named after the saint who had given him the gift of new life.  Gwalior Fort spreads out over an area of 3 square km, built by Raja Man Singh Tomar in the 15th century. Near by temple are Teli-ka-Mandir - Dravidian-style shrine which is notable for its profusely sculpted exterior; the Saas-Bahu Temples- two pillared temples which stand next to each other, one larger than the other; and the Chaturbhuj Mandir, The Mughal emperor Babar referred to the Gwalior Fort as “the pearl amongst fortresses in India”
Afternoon you will proceed for a city tour Of Gwalior.

Visiting  Gwalior Fort: Standing on a steep mass of sandstone, Gwalior Fort dominates the city and is its most magnificent monument, the 9th century Teli ka Mandir, the 11th century Sas Bahu ka Mandir and the Jiwaji Rao Scindia museum. Continue the tour visiting the Tomb of Tansen - Akbar's foremost court musician followed by the memorials of the earliest freedom fighters Tatya Tope and finally the newly constructed Sun Temple.

In the evening enjoy the Sound & Light show (entry on direct payment basis) at Gwalior Fort where the history of Gwalior and its warriors is narrated. 

Stay overnight at hotel.

 Day 05: Gwalior - Khajuraho
 In the morning you will drive to Khajuraho and on arrival check-in into hotel.

Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculpture. The name Khajuraho is derived from the Hindi word khajur meaning date palm. The capital of the Chandela Kings, Khajuraho is famous for its magnificent temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and the Jain Tirthankaras. And temple are influenced by tantrism, in eroticism becomes a theme of philosophical interest and the aim is submlimation of sexual relationship in the sexual act or "Maithun", women being regarded as the incarnation of the divine energy or "Shakti". Itis also possible thatthe Khajuraho were influenced by "Kama Sutra".

Later temple visit of Khajuraho

Visiting western and eastern group of Temples form Chandela Dynasty, The most important are the Chaunset Yogini Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, The Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu, Vishvanath and Nandi Temples, Lakshmana Temple, Visha Temple of Shiva, which is the largest & most typical of temples. Visit the Eastern group of temples that consist of the Parasvanath Temple - the only Jain Temple surviving at Khajuraho and have excellent sculptures on the outer walls of the Sanctum, the Javeri Temple dedicated to Vishnu.
Stay overnight at your hotel. 

Day 06: Khajuraho - Orchha
In the morning you will drive to Orchha and on arrival check-in into hotel.

 Orchha's grandeur has been captured in stone, frozen in time & a rich legacy to the ages. For, on this medieval city, the hand of time has rested lightly: the palaces and the temples built by its Bundela rulers in the 16th and 17th century retain much of their pristine glory. Jahangir Mahal, a tiered palace crowned by graceful chhatris has a spectacular view of soaring temple spires & cenotaphs
Stay overnight at your hotel. 

Day 07: Orchha - Bhopal
In the morning you will drive to Bhopal and on arrival check-in into hotel.

Bhopal was originally a Hindu state rule by raja Bhoj after whose name this city is named. There was an Afghan soldier Dost Mohammad, who founded the city in A.D. 1723. the effect of the mughal architecture became quite  evident on the city. The most famous amongst these striking and remarkable masjids is the taj ul masjid, which is the largest mosque in the entire country.

After freshening -up in hotel leave for a city sightseeing tour

Visit to Bharat Bhawan Museum, Laxmi Narayan Temple is also known as the Birla Mandir and is located to the south of the Lower Lake on the Arera Hills.  and Taj-ul-Masjid flaunts being one of the largest in India.  And Moti Masjid, is identical in style to the Jama Masjid of Delhi.

Return to the hotel for overnight stay. 

Day 08: Bhopal - Morning you will tour Bhimbetka and Sanchi (68 Kms/01 Hrs)

 Excursion to Bhimbetka & Sanchi and drive back to Bhopal. In Bhimbetka about 700 rock shelters belonging to the neolithic age, have been discovered. Over 500 caves have paintings of pre-historic man.68 kms from Bhopal, Sanchi has the distinction of having the finest specimens of almost all Buddhist architectural forms, Stupa, Chaitya, Temples and Monasteries dating from 3rd century BC. Visit the Stupas with circular domes and railings around them; Ashoka Pillar, Gupta temple built in the 4th century and the Great Bowl carved of one piece of stone. The museum displays number of sculptures found in the area.

Stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 09: Bhopal – Ujjain - Indore 

Drive to Indore enroute visiting Ujjain.

Ujjain is one of the holiest and oldest cities of India & was an important place, during the reign of Ashoka, in spreading Buddhism. Famous for its Jyotirlinga shrine at Onkareshwar, it is one of the seven sacred cities of India. Once in 12 years, the mammoth KUMBH MELA festival is held here. The ancient shrine of Mahakala is among its attraction.

 Arrive Indore and check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 10: In Indore (Excursion to Mandu)
Mandu, with its natural defenses, was originally the fort capital Parmar rulers of Malwa before end of the 13th, it came under the sway of the Sultans of Malwa, and during this period the place came to be known as 'Sahibabad', which means 'City of Joy'. Each of Mandu's structures is an architectural grandeur some are outstanding like the massive Jami Masjid and Hoshang Shah's tomb, which provided inspiration to the master builders of the Taj Mahal centuries later.

Morning proceed for city sightseeing tour.

Visit to Jahaz Mahal (Ship Palace) build by Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Khilji next the south of Jahaz Mahal Taveli Mahal and Hindola Mahal (Swing Palace) Champa Baoli, an elaborately constructed step-well, the place was so named as its waters were believed to smell like the 'Champa' flower.
Stay overnight at hotel. 

Day 11: Indore – Jalgaon
In the morning you will drive to Jalgaon and on arrival check-in into hotel for overnight Stay .

Day 12: Jalgaon – Aurangabad – Ellora -Aurangabad 
In the morning you will drive to Aurangabad and on arrival check-in into hotel.
Afternoon tour of Ellora Caves.

Ellora Caves (29 kms) encompasses 34 rock cut shrines representing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain art dating from the 4th to 9th century A.D. The most remarkable among them is the Kailash Temple, meant to be a replica of Lord Shiva's celestial abode - Kailash is the best example of rock cut architecture & an engineering marvel.
Stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 13: In Aurangabad
Today we take the full day for excursion of Ajanta Caves.

Ajanta Caves dated from the 2nd century BC. Discovered in 1819 by a group of British army officers, these startling achievements took around 600 years to create. Carved with little more than a hammer and chisel, Ajanta, once the retreat of Buddhist monastic orders features several 'chaityas' (chapels) and 'viharas' (monasteries). The exquisite wall and ceiling paintings, panels and sculptures of Buddha's life are famous throughout the world as the earliest and finest examples of Buddhist pictorial art.

Stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 14: Aurangabad – Mumbai
Morning we take the half day tour of Aurangabad

The city Aurangabad was named after Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, meaning "Built by the Throne". In 1681, the city became the residence of Aurangzeb, who used the city as a base for his campaigns to conquer the last remaining Deccan sultanates until his death in 1707 AD. The city is most famous for its historical monuments and Rock cut caves, dating from 200 BC to 650 AD. consist mainly of Buddhist caves Temples and Monasteries. As well as Aurangabad is a major silk and cotton textile production center. ‘

Afternoon we take the sightseeing tour of the historic city of Aurangabad.

Your Aurangabad tour will include visits to Paithan Darwaza, Jalna Darwaza, Mecca Darwaza, Delhi Darwaza, Shivaji Museum and also visit Bibi-ka –Maqbara; which was built around 1657-1661, by the last of the six great Mughal Emperors Aurangazeb, for his wife Rabia Durrani. 

Later on time Departure transfer to the airport for flight to Mumbai and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.

Mumbai is an industrial metropolis as well as the textile and film capital of the country. It was once a cluster of 7 islands. Bombay was ceded to the Portugese by the local ruler in the 16th Century.  Later, it was acquired by the English when it was given as a dowry to King Charles II when he married a Portuguese princess.  Today cosmopolitan Bombay is a commercial nerve centre apart from being one of India’s busiest ports.

Day 15: In Mumbai

Morning we take a half-day excursion to the Elephanta Caves.

Elephanta is a 3 kms long elongated island, consisting of two hills separated by a valley.  See Shiva in his three-headed aspect: as Creator (facing right), Protector (the crowned face at the center), and Destroyer (facing left, with serpents for hair). Also visit to Shiva bringing the Ganges River down to Earth.

Afternoon take the Half day tour Mumbai.

Visit the Juhu Beach, Gateway of India, Victoria Terminus, Prince of Wales Museum, Drive past the “Towers of Silence”, Kamla Nehru Park and Hanging Gardens situated on the slope of Malabar Hill offering a panoramic view of Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach. Drive through local animated Crawford market.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 16: Mumbai Depart
In time departure transfer to the airport for flight to your onward destination.