Luxury India Cultural and Heritage tour provides you an opportunity to delve into the rich cultural heritage of the country. The 12 nights and 13 days tour covers Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Gwalior, Khajuraho, and Varanasi. The tour will let you explore the most highlighted attractions of these cities that evoke the history as well as the fine art of craftsmanship.
Your arrival will be greeted by the tour representative who will take you to the pre-booked luxury 5-star hotel in a chauffeur-driven car. Soon after your check-in to the hotel, a brief introduction session will be provided to you about the further plans of upcoming days. The rest of the day will be at your leisure. Overnight stay in Delhi.
The day is scheduled for the eye-catching moments with the Delhi sightseeing tour that starts just after your breakfast at the hotel. Take a well-guided city tour of some iconic places that are crowned in Delhi which is the very first destination of Golden Triangle. The enlisted monuments that you will cover in day tour are:
Jama Masjid: Constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan with a cost of one million rupees in the year 1656. The combination of marble and limestone in this building makes it one of the best monuments from the Mughal Era.
Humayun Tomb: The tomb of Akbar was built by his wife is now a UNESCO Heritage Site is one of its kind tombs that are surrounded by a garden. It was designed by Persian architects who were known as the best in this subject matter.
Red Fort: This UNESCO Heritage Site is special not just because it is the most massive fort with great walls, also it holds a very special place as every year on 15th August, and the Prime Minister hoists the national flag from this building and addresses the nation.
Akshardham Temple: The grand complex of Aksharadhma Temple is known for its amazingly beautiful Jain temple studded with the intricately carved pillar with curated gardens and step well-styled courtyard.
India Gate: The memorial place built to honor the martyrs who participated on behalf of the British Army in World War.
Lodhi Gardens: The present-day morning walk ground of locals is one of the iconic structures built by Lodhis. This place now has a scenic ambiance with a garden surrounding the medieval structures inside it.
Places to visit in Delhi can also be customized as per your choice or interest. After the day tour return back to your luxury hotel followed by your overnight stay in Delhi.
Your arrival at Jaipur will be greeted by the tour representative who will get you comfortable with a swift check-in to the hotel. The rest of the day will be at your leisure followed by an overnight stay.
Jaipur Sightseeing will have a list of extra-ordinary places that you have been waiting for. This city is beautifully adorned with forts, palaces and other attractions that reveal the glorious past of Rajputana. A brief description of places you will cover in your Jaipur Sightseeing Tour includes –
Amer Fort: One of the Hill Fort of Rajasthan is the most beautiful place to start off the day at Jaipur. This fort has remarkable interiors, as well as the panorama it offers from its rooftop, which is beyond any comparison.
Jaigarh Fort: This is the army fort of Amer where the world-famous Jaivana cannon was one the largest cannon on the wheel. It was constructed to work as the defensive shield for Amer Fort.
Jal Mahal: Situated in the middle of Man Sagar Lake, Jal Mahal is the summer retreat of the royal family of Amer. It is a five-storied building with an open garden on its rooftop. This palace was built using the Rajputana Architecture style.
Albert Hall: The museum is a good example of Indo-Saracenic architecture style which was commissioned by Maharaja Ram Singh initially and opened to the public in 1887.
Hawa Mahal: Another beautiful palace that has 953 Jharokhas (niches) situated in the walled area of the city is constructed using Red Sandstone and carved in the shape of the feather of the peacock as a dedication to Lord Krishna who used to accessorize himself with a peacock feather.
Jantar Mantar: This place has a collection of 13 architectural astronomical instruments which was the idea of Maharaja Jai Singh II who has a deep interest in this branch of science.
Afterward, the remaining day is free for you. The evening can spend as enjoying shopping in the bustling lanes of Jaipur Bazaars or getting rejuvenated by the top-class services of a 5-star hotel in Jaipur followed by your overnight stay.
The day is scheduled as your drive to Agra which is also known as the “City of Taj ” that will start just after your breakfast and check-out from the hotel. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri which is now famously known as Ghost City. The city was forsaken by Mughal after the water scarcity issue in the early 17th century since then no other kingdom came here. This place has amazing palaces and fort constructed using red sandstone with amazing Persian styled architecture. After completing the tour, proceed for Agra and check-in to the hotel after arrival. The evening hours will be at your leisure followed by an overnight stay in the hotel.
Agra was once the Mughal Capital which later gets shifted to Delhi. The world-famous Taj is a heritage attraction in the city driven from the Mughal Dynasty. After, your arrival you will kick start with sightseeing which begins with:
Taj Mahal: Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built Taj for his wife Mumtaj Mahal using the finest of the marble stone from Sikandra using around 20,000 workers around the world. This monument is situated on the banks of river Yamuna that makes it a perfect place to shot iconic sunset moments.
Agra Fort: A perfect masterpiece of fort construction style which resumed its glory during the reign of Akbar. This massive fort has four gates and every gate has its own story leading to the interior parts of the fort were skillfully decorated with floral designs painting & carvings on walls, windows, roofs, and floor amaze everyone.
Mahtab Bagh: Situated on the North side of the Taj Mahal, is a square-shaped garden which is one among the best 11 gardens built by Mughals.
Itimad-ud-Daula: This tomb is a miniature copy of the Taj which was built by Noor Jahan for her father, Mirza Ghiyas Beg. This tomb has an amazing combination of marble & red sandstone in its inlay art commissioned in various parts of the tomb.
Later at the time of sunset, you can return back to catch the awe-inspiring views of the Taj Mahal under the lit of shining stars in the dark night. Overnight stay in Agra.
Today, you will visit Gwalior after finishing up with your breakfast and check-out from the hotel. Gwalior is a small town dated back in 8th century AD and ruled over by a number of rulers including Afghans, Rajputs, Mughals, and Marathas. Upon your arrival in Gwalior, you will be transferred to your pre-booked hotel followed by your overnight stay.
The day devoted to your Gwalior sightseeing wherein you will visit the most important architectural jewels. It is widely famous for its ancient and impressive fortress, located on the outskirts of Gwalior. Also visit the Jain sculptures, temples, Teli ka Mandir and other monuments. The rest of the day is leisure you may relax in your luxury hotel in Gwalior.
Have breakfast in the morning and then check out from your hotel to proceed for Khajuraho which is the most prominent UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a small town of Madhya Pradesh which was founded by British Officer in 1838. Arrival and get transferred to your pre-booked hotel in Khajuraho. The rest of the day is leisure. Stay overnight in Khajuraho.
The breathtaking architecture of the Khajuraho Temple is known worldwide. The erotic sculpture depicting the life and its various phases are beyond one’s imagination. Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Vishnu and life stage of Lord Krishna can be covered in various layouts of the temple. The rest of the day after the tour will be at your leisure followed by an overnight stay.
Board your flight and arrive at Varanasi, the city of Lord Shiva, the world-famous Kaashi. You will be transported to your hotel where you will relax and get freshen up to explore the holy city of Varanasi. In the evening time, you will take a guided tour of the ghat for attending aarti where thousands of lit-up Diya with the scanted perfumed breeze with loud chanting of mantra is worth experiencing in a lifetime.
Varanasi is considered to be the world’s oldest city was famous with the name of Banaras. The most popular deity of this city is Lord Shiva who is worshipped in the grand Kashi Vishwanath temple. This temple is situated on the banks of River Ganga is among the twelve Jyotirlinga and is heavily visited & crowded with Hindu devotees especially on the occasion of Shivratri and in the month of Sawan (Monsoon). In Varanasi, the fun of exploring this small city gets boosted as once you get stepped into the narrow streets. You can also opt for taking a trip to the Sarnath which is located nearby to Varanasi. Here the main attraction is Ashok Pillar and Saanchi Stoopa where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon to the world. Return back to Varanasi and stay overnight at the hotel.
Have breakfast and check out from the hotel. You will be transferred back to Delhi for boarding your scheduled flight with sweet memories of the tour.Day 1: Delhi Arrival
Your arrival will be greeted by the tour representative who will take you to the pre-booked luxury 5-star hotel in a chauffeur-driven car. Soon after your check-in to the hotel, a brief introduction session will be provided to you about the further plans of upcoming days. The rest of the day will be at your leisure. Overnight stay in Delhi.