India Heritage and Temples Explorer Trails

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi. Visit the Qutub Minar, drive past the Lotus Temple, and explore Humayun’s Tomb. Continue with a drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at a local Delhi restaurant, continue sightseeing in Old Delhi, including a visit to Raj Ghat and a drive past the Red Fort. Enjoy a short rickshaw ride through the Chandni Chowk spice market.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board your flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival, our representative will greet you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel for check-in and freshening up. Later, proceed for a guided tour to Sarnath, an important site for Buddhist pilgrims. Visit the Dhamek Stupa, Archaeological Museum, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, a peaceful and traditional monastery. After the guided tour, drive back to Varanasi. The rest of the day is free for leisure or personal activities.

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Start the day with an early morning boat ride on the River Ganges, followed by breakfast at your hotel. Later, proceed for a guided tour of Varanasi. Visit the Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath Temple, and Sankat Mochan Temple, four of the most famous temples in the city. Also explore the Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and Birla Mandir. In the evening, witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony performed at the ghats-a spiritually mesmerizing experience.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Varanasi airport to board your flight to Khajuraho. Upon arrival, our G Experiences representative will assist you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel for check-in and freshening up. Later, proceed for a guided tour of Khajuraho. Visit the Western Group of Temples, Eastern Group of Temples, and the Jain Group of Temples. In the evening, enjoy the sound and light show at the Western Group of Temples. The rest of the day is free for leisure or personal activities.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Jhansi. Upon arrival, visit Jhansi Fort, Government Museum, and Rani Mahal. In the afternoon, transfer to Jhansi railway station to board your train to Agra. Upon arrival at Agra railway station, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for leisure or personal activities.

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Start the day early with a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays) before breakfast. After your guided tour of the Taj Mahal, return to the hotel for breakfast. Later, proceed for a guided tour of Agra, including Agra Fort (exploring Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-i-Aam, and Diwan-i-Khas) and Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb. Also visit Mehtab Bagh to enjoy the sunset view of the Taj Mahal. After the tour, you can enjoy some free time for shopping or return to your hotel for rest.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Jaipur, also known as the “Pink City,” with an en-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the historic deserted city built by the Mughals in 1571 using red sandstone. Explore its famous monuments, including the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwan-i-Khas, and Panch Mahal. After completing the sightseeing tour at Fatehpur Sikri, continue your drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure or personal activities.

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After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Jaipur. Visit the Amber Fort, where you can enjoy an elephant ride or jeep ride. (Optional visits to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort can be included if time permits.) Continue to the City Palace and Jantar Mantar, and drive past Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Also visit the Birla Temple. After completing the guided tour, enjoy some free time for shopping or return to your hotel for rest.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to New Delhi. Upon arrival, proceed to the airport to board your flight to your next destination or home.