Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi airport the representative of Max Holidays will
welcome you and transfer you to the hotel for check in and night stay.
Day 02 : Delhi sightseeing
After
breakfast a full day guided tour of Old and New Delhi (Delhi, the capital of
India comprises of conspicuously contrasting Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi
was the capital of Muslim India between the 12th and 19th centuries and one
can find mosques, monuments and forts related to Muslim history. New Delhi
is the imperial city created as India's capital by the British, intricately
planned and comprises of imposing buildings displaying various modern style
of architecture) will take you to Red Fort (Built by the builder of the Taj
Mahal - Shah Jehan, famous for its delicately carved inlaid and Royal
chambers), Raj Ghat (The creamation Ground of the father of the Nation
Mahatma Gandhi), Humayun's Tomb (Humayun's tomb is believed to have been
designed in 1565 AD by the widow of Mughal emperor Himayun. It's plan, based
on the description of Islamic paradise gardens, is known to have inspired
the Taj Mahal and many later Mughal tombs. This type of garden is known as a
charbagh and is based on a grid), Safdarjung's Tomb (Representing the last
phase of the Mughal style of architecture, Safdarjang's Tomb stands in the
centre of an extensive garden), Qutab Minar (73 meters high which tapers
from a 15 m diameter base to just 2.5 m at the top. The walls consist
intricately carved quotations from Koran and is one of the most perfect
towers of the Persian world) Drive through India Gate (The war memorial) and
President's Palace. Night stay in your hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur (257 kms / 5 hrs drive)
After breakfast drive to the pink city of Jaipur. On arrivalcheck into the
hotel. Later sightseeing of Jaipur city visiting Hawa Mahal- Palace of Winds
(This five storied building which looks out over the main street of the old
city is one of Jaipur's major landmarks. This is a stunning example of the
Rajput artistry with it's pink, semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed
sand stone windows. Originally Hawa Mahal was built to enable the ladies of
the royal families to watch the everyday life and processions of the city),
Jantar Mantar - The Observatory (The Observatory, built by Raja Jai Singh in
1728. It is an excellent example of the marvelous precision wherein each
construction has a specific purpose to measure the position of stars,
altitudes and azimuths or calculating eclipses. The most striking instrument
is the Sun Dial which is 90 feet high) and City Palace Museum (City Palace
is delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture. A
part of the palace is still the house of the former Maharaja of Jaipur).
Night stay in the hotel.
Day 04 : Excursion to Amer and Jaigarh Forts
After breakfast we drive to Amer Fort (Situated atop the Aravali hills Amer
is the ancient capital of Jaipur and a magnificent example of Rajput
architecture). We ascend to the fort on Elephant's back. Later we also visit
the Jaigarh Fort (Overlooking the Moata Lake and dating back to the 11th
century, to see the world's biggest cannon. Visit Gaitor, the royal
cremation ground to see the elegant chhatris and cenotaphs of various kings
and queens. The white marble structure of Jai Singh II, with its intricately
carved dome and supporting pillars, is the most beautiful.). Evening free to
explore the city and night stay in the hotel.
Day 05 : Jaipur - Ranthambhore ( 190 kms / 04 hrs drive)
After breakfast drive to Ranthambore (Another well known national park
under "Project Tiger" famous for its variety of animals including
). On arrival to Ranthanbore check into the Jungle Lodge. Evening jungle
activities to view Indian Tiger and other animals. Overnight in Jungle
Lodge.
Day 06 : Ranthambore - Bharatpur ( 335 kms / 07 hrs drive)
After breakfast drive to Bharatpur (Asia largest bird sanctuary known for
its variety of birds from all around the world). On arrival check into the
Jungle lodge. Evening visit to the jungle on Rikshaws (Man driven three
wheeled cycle) to view the birds in thier natural undisturbed habitat,
feeding and tenting their young. Overnight in the Jungle Lodge.
Day 07 : Bharatpur - Agra ( 60 kms / 1 ½ hrs drive)
After breakfast drive Agra. Enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri (The desert
capital of Moghuls and forbidden city built by emperor Akbar to commemorate
the birth of his son Jahangir). On arrival to Agra check into the hotel.
Afternoon guided tour of Agra visiting Agra Fort, Sikandra Fort and the
unforgettable TAJ MAHAL ( 7th wonder of the world and perhaps the most
beautiful monument ever built in the history, for love. Taj Mahal was built
by Mughal emperor Shahjah in sweet memories of his beloved Mumtaj).
Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 08 : Agra - Jhansi - Orchha - Khajuraho ( Express Train)
After breakfast transfer to the railway station to board Shatabadi express
train to Jhansi. On arrival at Jhansi visit the magnificent Orchha Fort
(Orcha lies 11 kilometres from Jhansi and although now little more than a
village, it was once the capital of Orcha state. Visit the Ramji Mandir
which a prototype of Rajput architecture. The second palace, the Raj Mandir,
was built between 1554 and 1591, which comprises of a solid single block
crowned by pavilions. The third and by far the most accomplished palace are
the Jahangir Mandir. This is a wonderful vertiginous mass of masonry,
crowned by eight elegant domes and rounded angle bastions, capped by open
pavilions. A doorway in the southern façade leads through a hall into
an open quadrangle, containing a central fountain, around, which are
disposed apartments and terraces in three-storey ranges. The Jahangir Mandir
is an architectural conception of unusual vigour and intricate
sophistication). Later drive to Khajuraho ( Khajuraho was the capital of the
flourishing Chandela Dynasty during 09th to 13th centuries. There are about
85 temples which took 100 years to built). On arrival to Khajuraho
assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon half day
guided tour to The Western Group of world famous Chandela Temples. Overnight
in the hotel.
Day 09 : Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh (240 kms / 05 hrs drive)
After breakfast half day guided tour of Eastern Group of world famous
Chandela Temples. After noon drive to Bandawgarh ( Situated in central India
Bandawgarh National Park is one of the most recently declared reserve under
"Project Tiger" and is undoubtedly one of the best reserve for
seeing Indian Tiger). Overnight in Jungle Lodge at Bandawgarh.
Day 10 : Bandavgarh
Full
day Jungle activities into the wildlife sanctuary. All meals and night stay
at the hotel.
Day 11 : Bandhavgarh - Kanha ( 325 kms / 07 hrs drive)
Early morning after breakfast jungle activities into the sanctuary by jeep
to view animals including Chital, Sambar, Muntjak (barking deer), Nilgai,
Sloth Bear, Leopard and Tiger and also the variety of birds. Afternoon drive
to Kanha National Park (Situated in the eastern part of central India Kanha
is considered to be one of the best National Park in Asia in terms of
richness and diversity of wildlife. Justly famous wildlife sanctuary, Kanha
includes animals like Indian Tiger, Gaur, Blackbuck, Barasinga, Chital, The
ever present Langur and many more) Overnight in the jungle lodge at Kanha.
Day 12 : Kanha National Park
Full day Jungle activities into the wildlife sanctuary. All meals and night
stay at the hotel.
Day 13 : Kanha - Nagpur (300 kms. / 6 hrs. drive)
After breakfast Elephant/Jeep safari into the jungle to view early morning
activities of Indian Swamp, Deer, Black buck, Indian Bison, Leopard, Tiger
and other animals. Afternoon drive to Kanpur for overnight stay.
Day 14 : Nagpur - Bombay ( Flight )
Breakfast will be in your hotel and rest of the day will be fee for leisure
and other personal activities. In the evening you will be transferred to the
airport to board flight to Bombay. On arrival at Bombay airport you will be
transferred to the hotel.
Day 15 : Bombay Sightseeing
Morning we have for you a half-day tour of Gateway of India (This symbolic
national landmark, the Marble arch of India, designed by George Wittet to
commemorate the visit of George-V and Queen Mary in 1911. It was also the
point of exit for the last British regiment to leave India). Tour to
Elephanta Caves by motor boat (These 7th century rock - cut cave temples
dedicated to Lord Shiva are situated on the top a hill on the island). Also
visit Princes of Wales Museum (Set among verdant gardens, it is a huge
complex with a bronze statue of George-V standing outside. The monument
designed in 1905- dominated by a huge tilted concrete dome, comprises of
three main sections, Art, Archaeology and Natural history. The museum
contains an excellent collection of arms, works of Lawrence, Gainsborough,
Poussin and Titan and fine examples of Indian silver and brass, jade and
tapestries. Also housed in this collection is a superb 8th century ivory
from Kashmir and finely modelled figures of the infant Jesus). Drive through
the beautiful Marine Drive and with everlasting memories of the day spend
overnight at hotel.
Day 16 : Leave Bombay
Breakfast in the hotel and transfer to the international airport to connect
your flight to onward destination.
Cities
of Rajasthan
