Your Classical North India Tour begins with your arrival at the Delhi International Airport. At the airport, you will be received by a India Incoming representative and he will escort you to the hotel and help you with the check-in formalities. The tour starts from the Capital City- Delhi, the metropolis with an ideal combination of the ancient and the contemporary era. Delhi has two visible parts: New Delhi, the city created by the British, as the royal capital of India in 1911.) The Old Delhi which was considered as the Muslim capital of India between the 17th and the 19th century. There are at least eight cities on the location of modern Delhi among which Indraprastha is one of the first recognized settlements, highlighted in the epic Mahabharata over 3000 years ago. Nevertheless, Delhi has always been one of the major cities in the northern region of the subcontinent. Overnight stay in hotel.

After breakfast, the tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. This tour includes the following places:

Red Fort: The 17th-century fortress of the Mughals is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The term Red Fort is taken from a Hindi word Lal, which means red and Quila which means fort. The structure of the Red Fort is very uneven and it is placed in an octet shape along the Yamuna River. This fort is delimited by a wall of about 2.4 km in perimeter and is constructed of red sandstone. In 1638, Shah Jahan started building this huge fort and it was completed in 1648.

Jama Masjid: Jama Masjid is one of the country’s major mosques where hundreds and thousands of Muslims offer their prayers even today. Jama Masjid was constructed by Shah Jahan as an architectural extravaganza in 1658. The wonders of construction in Jama Masjid are seen in the long stretches of stairs and the hefty courtyard.

Chandni Chowk (Silver Street): Chandni Chowk is well-known for its flamboyant streets with the famous shopping spots of Old Delhi. It also has the country’s best known extensive market for textiles, electronic goods, and watches.

Raj Ghat: An elementary square platform of black marble on the banks of Yamuna River, symbolizes the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination in 1948. A dedicatory ritual takes place each Friday, in his memory.

India Gate: India Gate is free-standing, 42-metre-high arch. It was built in 1931 and was formerly called the All-India War Memorial in the memory of the 90,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died in World War I. The names of the warriors are engraved all along the walls of the arch. The eternal flame was lit here to honor the Amar Jawan (Immortal Soldier), in 1971.

Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House): Rashtrapati Bhavan is the authorized residence of the President of the country. It was designed by Lutyens and was the official residence of the Viceroy when the British ruled India.

Humayun’s Tomb: Nine years after the death of Humayun, Haji Begum (widow of Humayun) built this tomb in 1565-66 in his memory. The garden tomb is one of the world heritage sites inscribed by UNESCO and is said to be the motivation behind the 'wonder of the world' Taj Mahal.

Qutub Minar: This outstanding building in the Southern part of the capital was built by the Muslim King; Qutab–ud–din Aibak in 1199 A.D. The Minar (tower) is 72.5 meters tall and its base is a mosque. Overnight stay at hotel.

After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel, and drive to start your trip to Jaipur, the Pink city, the drive takes a twirl to Jaipur, the third destination that forms India’s Classical North India.

Jaipur It is the capital of Rajasthan, and is known as the “Pink City” because of the pink-tinted constructions in the old city. Recently the walled city of Jaipur has joined the elite list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is situated on a dry lake bed, bordered by barren hills vanquished by forts and broken walls. The city was found in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, who wanted to be in the good books of the then ruling Mughals. He positioned the city with rectangular blocks according to early Hindu architecture. It is a great city for shopping.

On arrival at the Jaipur hotel, you will be completed the check-in formalities.

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After breakfast, you will be picked up by the guide from the hotel and will be taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Jaipur and Amber. Sightseeing in Jaipur includes.

Amber Fort: The Amber Fort is located 11 km away from Jaipur. Amber was once the ancient capital of Jaipur. The Fort is an excellent illustration of Rajput architecture, impressively situated on a hillside facing a lake, which reflects its walkways and walls

Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds): Constructed by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahal is one of the Jaipur’s main landmarks; the front of the Mahal has pink windows and latticework screens. This mahal was initially constructed for the ladies of the imperial household to watch the ordinary life and parades of the city.

City Palace: The City Palace is still the dwelling of the former royalty H.H Bhawani Singh Ji of Jaipur. This Palace still has an extensive collection of art, carpets and old weapons.

Jantar Mantar (Observatory): It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728. Jantar Mantar appears to be an inquisitive collection of sculptures but in fact each construction has a detailed purpose such as measuring the positions of stars, altitudes and azimuths, and calculating eclipses. The most striking instrument is the sundial which is 27-meter-tall gnomon. The shadow this casts moves up to 4 meters an hour.

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After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel, you will be completed the check-out formalities. You will then start your trip to Jaipur, the Pink city, the next stop on your Classical North India, en route stopping at Fatehpur Sikri, for a guided tour of this ancient capital.

Fatehpur Sikri: Another world heritage site in Agra, Fatehpur Sikri is the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar roughly 35 kms outside Agra. This city was built in the 16th century and was abandoned for 12 years due to the paucity of water. The entire city is still intact, and a sight of this city is worth remembering. The Buland Darwaza is the main entrance to this city. It is 54 m tall. This gate was constructed in the honor of Akbar’s victory in Gujarat.

On arrival at the Agra hotel, you will be completed the check-in formalities.

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After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel,

Visit Taj Mahal: Emperor Shah Jahan constructed the Taj Mahal in the memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal who died during the birth of their child in 1631. This white-marble mausoleum is one of the most beautiful structures in the world and is granted the title of one of the 'wonders of the world'. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is also known as the 'icon of eternal love'. Without a doubt, it is the most recognized and most visited landmark in India.

Agra Fort : The center of governance of the Mughal Empire, this historical monument is one of the world heritage sites in India. Emperor Akbar started the construction of this huge red sandstone Agra Fort on the bank of Yamuna River in 1565. It was mainly constructed for the soldiers until his grandson, Shah Jahan, added more opulent accommodations.

You will be completed the check-out formalities. You will drive to Delhi airport for board flight to Varanasi.

Varanasi is one of the oldest cities of the world that is still inhabited. It was the heart of Hinduism birth. You can find many temples along the banks of the holy river, Ganges.

On arrival at the Varanasi Airport. At the airport, you will be received by a India Incoming representative and he will assist you to the hotel and help you with the check-in formalities.

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The trip starts very early in the morning even before your breakfast.

Early morning Ganges cruise on a boat is another iconic tourist attraction here for two main reasons. The first reason is the Ghats that you find along your route. Each ghat has a specialty. For instance, ManikarnikaGhat is a spot to find Hindu cremation ceremonies. Moreover, you can find many people taking holy bath or performing rituals along the sides of the river. The second reason is the aesthetically pleasing river during a foggy morning.

After the cruise, you will be taken on a sightseeing tour that covers important temples like Annapurna temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple, Bharat Mata temple, Kashi Vishwanath temple, Manas Mandir, BHU and others. Later, you will be escorted back to your hotel for breakfast and brief rest.

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After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel, you will be completed the check-out formalities. You will transfer to Varanasi railway station for board train to Khajuraho.

On arrival at the Kahjuraho hotel, you will be completed the check-in formalities.

Afternoon and get ready to leave for the local sightseeing tour of Khajuraho. In our day tour, we will be visiting the legendary temples including Chitragupta Temple, Devi Jagdamba Temple and Adinath Temple that are supposed to be constructed in the 9th and 10th century A.D by Chandela rulers. These temples are famous for their unique and ancient engravings.

After witnessing some of the major wonders of Chandela rulers.

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In the morning after breakfast, we will spend our rest of the day in Khajuraho and explore some of its other major attractions such as Kalinjar Fort, Ajaigarh Fort, Vaman Temple and Parsvanth Temple. Overnight stay at hotel

After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel, you will be completed the check-out formalities. You will drive to Orchha.

On arrival at the Orchha hotel, you will be completed the check-in formalities.

Orchha fort complex is a must visit attraction of town with a number of palaces within it portraying the stories of wonderful past. It is the only place in country where Lord Rama is worshipped as a king and not as a god.

Phool Bagh is a stunning garden in Orchha that represents the rich artistic sense of the royal rulers of the Bundelkhand dynasty. It also reflects the natural wonder of the place during the bygone era.

Orchha and get ready to leave for the local sightseeing tour. Our day tour to Orchha will include a visit to Phool Bagh, Orchha fort complex, Laxminarayan Temple and Raja Ram Temple. All these are the major attraction of the place and can leave you with a mesmerizing experience.

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After breakfast, you will be picked up by the guide from the hotel and will be taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Orchha. Sightseeing in Orchha includes:

During your free time, you can either rest in hotel and take pleasure of its modern amenities or explore other interesting places of Orchha such as Orchha Sanctuary, Sunder Mahal, Chaturbhuj Temple, Raj Mahal and Chattris.

Sunder Mahal is a gorgeous palace in Orchha which now serves as a major pilgrimage centre for Muslims. This palace belongs to a Hindu king named Prince Dhurbhajan and his Muslim lover.

Raj Mahal is one of the famous palaces of Orchha that grab attention of visitors from around the world. It was initially built by Rudra Pratap Singh in the 16th century and completed by his successors.

Chattris are basically the tombs of Maharajas which have been positioned on prominent platforms and supported by pillars.

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After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel, you will be met by our representative and will be assisted with check-out formalities and drive to Jhansi railway station for board train to Delhi.

On arrival at the Delhi railway station hotel, you will again be received by our representative and will then be assisted with check-in formalities.

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After a relaxing breakfast at the hotel, you will be met by our representative and will be assisted with the check-out formalities. You will then start your drive to Delhi's International Airport in time for your flight back home.