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Ancient Caves, Forts, Taj & Temples Expedition

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2 weeks
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2 weeks

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Embark on a captivating journey with our "Ancient Caves, Forts, Taj & Temples Expedition" tour, delving into the rich tapestry of India's cultural and historical wonders. Begin your exploration in the vibrant city of Mumbai, where the bustling markets and iconic landmarks set the stage for an unforgettable adventure. Traverse to Aurangabad to marvel at the rock-cut wonders of Ellora and Ajanta Caves, showcasing ancient Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain artistry. Fly to Delhi and then to the Pink City of Jaipur, where the majestic forts and palaces narrate tales of royal grandeur. Witness the eternal beauty of the Taj Mahal at sunrise in Agra and continue your journey to Orchha, Khajuraho, and Varanasi, each brimming with architectural marvels and spiritual resonance. Conclude your odyssey in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai or the historic charm of Delhi, enriched with memories of a diverse and enchanting India.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Day 1

Mumbai

Accommodations

Overnight at hotel.

1

Mumbai

On arrival at Mumbai airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel (hotels check in time 1200hr afternoon, early check in subject to rooms availability). Rest time free for personal activities relax.

Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Mumbai

Accommodations

Overnight at hotel.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Elephanta Caves

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.

2 hours • Admission Included
2

Gateway Of India

Later Mumbai city tour. Visit the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (museum). Marine Drive which runs along the shoreline, starting at Nariman Point and up to Malabar Hill. Hanging Gardens laid out in 1881 these formally laid out gardens have a notable collection of hedges shaped like animals.

2 hours • Admission Included
Day 3

Mumbai - Aurangabad (flight)

Accommodations

Overnight at hotel.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for Aurangabad.

Admission Not Applicable
2

Bibi Ka Maqbara

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.

2 hours • Admission Included
Day 4

Aurangabad - Ajanta - Aurangabad (104kms/ 2hrs approx one way)

Accommodations

Evening back to hotel in Aurangabad for overnight stay.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Ajanta Caves

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.

4 hours • Admission Included
Day 5

Aurangabad - Delhi (flight)

Accommodations

Overnight at hotel.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Ellora Caves

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.

1 hour • Admission Included
2

Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

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).

1 hour • Admission Included
3

Daulatabad Fort

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.

1 hour • Admission Included
4

New 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.

Admission Not Applicable
Day 6

Delhi – Jaipur (265kms/ 5hrs approx)

Accommodations

Overnight at hotel.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Red Fort

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.

4 hours • Admission Included
2

Qutub Minar

Sightseeing of New Delhi which includes Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb, Lotus Temple & VVIP areas President House, Parliament & India Gate.

3 hours • Admission Included
3

Jaipur

Later afternoon drive to Jaipur check in & overnight at hotel.

Admission Not Applicable
Day 7

Jaipur

Accommodations

Overnight at hotel.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Amber Palace

Breakfast at hotel. Visit the majestic Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort. Enjoy Jeep ride at Amber Fort.

2 hours • Admission Included
2

Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Breeze

Later city tour visiting City Palace, Observatory, Palace of Winds, Albert Hall Museum and Birla Temple.

2 hours • Admission Included
3

Jaipur

Evening visit the colorful bazaars. As per your interest wrap up your day by watching Bollywood movie at the opulent Rajmandir Cinema.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 8

Jaipur – Agra (245kms/ 5hrs approx)

Accommodations

Overnight at hotel.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Fatehpur Sikri

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 9

Agra – Orchha (220kms/ 5hrs approx)

Accommodations

Overnight at hotel.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Agra Fort

Sunrise visit Taj Mahal. Breakfast at hotel visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb.

4 hours • Admission Included
2

Gwalior Fort

Drive to Orchha enroute visit Gwalior Fort.Continue drive to Orchha check in & overnight at hotel.

2 hours • Admission Included
Day 10

Orchha – Khajuraho (178kms/ 4hrs approx)

Accommodations

Overnight at hotel.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Orchha Fort

Breakfast at hotel. Visit wonderful Orchha Fort, Temples and graceful Chhatris.

1 hour • Admission Included
2

Khajuraho

Afternoon drive to Khajuraho check in at hotel. Evening light & sound show.

Admission Not Applicable
Day 11

Khajuraho – Varanasi (Flight 9W-2424, 1405 / 1455hrs)

Accommodations

Overnight at hotel.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Khajuraho Temples

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.

1 hour • Admission Included
2

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 12

Varanasi

Accommodations

Overnight at hotel.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Dasaswamedh Ghat

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.

1 hour • Admission Included
2

Ramnagar Fort

City tour of Varanasi visit World famous Benaras Hindu Universit, The Ramnagar Fort Palace & Many Temples.

2 hours • Admission Included
3

Sarnath

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.

1 hour • Admission Included
Day 13

Varanasi – Mumbai or Delhi (Flight)

Accommodations

Overnight at hotel.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Mumbai

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.

Admission Not Applicable
Day 14

Mumbai or Delhi – Departure

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

New Delhi

Breakfast at hotel. As per your flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for your onward destination.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Tour Price Without Hotels

Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. Pickup included

Price with 5 star hotels

Stay in 5 star hotels: + Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. Pickup included

Price with 4 star hotels

Stay in 4 star hotels: + Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. Pickup included

Price with 3 star hotels

Stay in 3 star hotels: + Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. Pickup included

What‘s Included

Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.

13 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.

Government taxes.

Bottled drinking water in the car.

Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.

English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program

Assistance on arrival at the airport.

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.

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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