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 take the tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi.

Morning proceed for sightseeing of New Delhi,  Visit Qutub Minar, One of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb, built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the mid 16th century, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal.  Drive pass by India Gate (A War memorial) and Presidency House.

Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Old Delhi, include the drive past to Red Fort, visit to Jama Masjid, Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and completed in the year 1656 AD, it is one of the largest and best-known mosques, and later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Chandani Chowk market.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur
In the morning you will proceed to Jaipur and on arrival at Jaipur, check-in onto hotel.

Rest of the day you will be free to explore the local animated market.

Stay overnight at your hotel.

In 1876 A.D. Jaipur dressed itself in pink to welcome Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria and earned the epitaph ‘PINK CITY', it is also a home of excellent handicrafts especially known for the exquisite gold jewellery enameled or inlaid with precious stones, blue pottery, carving on wood, stone & ivory, block print, tie & dye textiles, hand made paper, miniature painting etc.

Day 04: In Jaipur
In the morning we take an excursion to the Amber Fort and afternoon visit the city.

Visiting impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families. A royal elephant ride to ascend the fort (depending upon the availability else by jeep). Later stop at Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) for photography. Hawa Mahal was built in 1799, its original intention was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Jaipur - Ranthambore
In the morning you will proceed for Ranthambore and on arrival check-in into the wildlife resort.

Ranthambore Fort is a formidable fort and has been a focal point of historical developments of Rajasthan. It is surrounded the famous Ranthambore National Park which was formerly the hunting grounds for the Maharajahs of Jaipur.

Late afternoon proceed for 01st Jeep safari to Ranthambhore National Park to view the wild life & bird species.

Stay overnight at the wildlife resort.

Day 06: In Ranthambore
After tea-coffee, early morning you will proceed for 02nd Jeep safari to the park with packed breakfast, later visit The Ganesh Temple and The Ranthambore Fort is an impressive historic monument spreads over an area of 7 Km and offers spectacular views of the National Park Ranthambore.

Afternoon you will be free to take rest at hotel.

Evening proceed for 03rd Jeep safari to Ranthambhore National Park to view the wild life & bird species.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 07: In Ranthambore
In the morning you will proceed for 04th Jeep safari to Ranthambhore National Park to view the wild life & bird species.
Afternoon you will be free to take rest at hotel.

Evening proceed for 05th Jeep safari to Ranthambhore National Park to view the wild life & bird species.

Stay overnight at the wildlife resort.

Day 08: Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Agra
As per scheduled time transfer to Swai Madhopur railway station to board train for Bharatpur and on arrival at Bharatpur railway station directly drive for Keoladeo National Park.

Enjoy a day inside the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary on a cycle rickshaw. Have a picnic, lunch in the Reserve itself.

Later depart for Agra and en route visit the walled city of Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri is 40 Kms from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces.

Thereafter continue drive to Agra and on arrival check-in into hotel for overnight stay.
 
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.

Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Agra - Umaria – Bandavgarh
Afternoon you will take half day city 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.

In the morning as per scheduled you will be transferred railway station to board train to   Bandhavgarh,
Stay overnight in the train.

Day 10: In Bandhavgarh
In the morning as per scheduled arrival railway station. You will be met and transferred to the hotel.

Bandhavgarh has a very high density of tigers within the folds of its jungles. The 105 km² of park area open for tourist was reported to have 22 Tigers, a density of one tiger for every 4.77 km². There is a saying about the Park that goes: “In any other Park, You are lucky if you see a tiger. In Bandhavgarh, you are unlucky if you don't see (at least) one”. With the tiger at the apex of the food chain, it contains 37 species of mammals, more than 250 species of birds, about 70 species of butterflies, a number of reptiles. The forest, tree-covered hills, archaeological remains and a variety of wildlife make the park an enchanting place. 

Afternoon proceed for 01st Jeep safari to national Park [Elephant ride included; depending upon the availability].

Day 11: In Bandhavgarh
In the morning proceed for 02nd Jeep safari to national Park [Elephant ride included; depending upon the availability].
Stay overnight in the resort.

Day 12: In Bandhavgarh
In the morning proceed for 03rd Jeep safari to national Park [Elephant ride included; depending upon the availability].
Afternoon proceed for 04th Jeep safari to national Park [Elephant ride included; depending upon the availability].
Stay overnight in the resort.

Day 13: Bandhavgarh –Khajuraho
Enjoy wildlife safari in the morning.
Later drive to Khajuraho and on arrival Check-in into the 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. These temples were built between 950 A.D. & 1050 A.D. and represent some of the most exquisite specimens of art and architecture in medieval India. Only 22 temples of the original 85 now survive.

Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of western and eastern group of Temples.

The Khajuraho temples, constructed with spiral superstructures, adhere to a northern Indian shikhara temple style and often to a Panchayatana plan or layout. A few of the temples are dedicated to the Jain pantheon and the rest to Hindu deities - to God's Trio, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, and various Devi (Goddess) forms, such as the Devi Jagadambi temple.
Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 14: Khajuraho - Varanasi
In time departure transfer to airport to connect flight for Varanasi, and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
Rest of day you will free for independent activities.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 15: In Varanasi
In the early morning boat ride on river Ganges, witness the panoramic view of Ganga and different Ghats.
Return to hotel for freshening up.

Morning proceed for city sightseeing of Varanasi.

You will visit Kashi Vishwnath Temple, Kashi Vishwanath temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is in the holy city of Varanasi. Tulsi Manas Temple, the Tulsi Manas temple is dedicated to lord Ram. It is believed to be built at the same place where Tulsidas wrote the famous Indian epic, Ramcharitamanasa. The walls of the Tulsi Manas temple are engraved with verses and scenes from the Ramcharitammanasa. Bharat Mata Temple; the Bharat Mata temple at Varanasi is the only temple dedicated to Mother India. The Bharat Mata temple was built by Babu Shiv Prasad Gupt and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1936. 

Evening visit to Sarnaath, Sarnath (also known as Mrigadava, Migadāya, Rishipattana, and Isipatana) is the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Sarnath is located 13 kilometers north-east of Varanasi. 

In the evening take a Cycle-Rickshaw ride for visit of Ghats to witness the “Deepmala” Ceremony.

Day 16: Varanasi – Delhi
In time transfer to railway station to board train for Delhi.
Stay overnight at train.

Day 17: Arrive Delhi Departure
On arrival at Delhi’s railway station, transfer to your hotel nearby airport for day use. Late evening in time transfer to international airport to board your flight for onward journey.