Classical Indian Impression

Duration : 16 Night and 15 Days

Destinations covered : Delhi Varanasi - Khajuraho - Orcha - Agra – Fathehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Pushkar - Ajmer - Udaipur - Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora) - Mumbai.

Day 01 : Delhi

Welcome to India! Holidays Points staff will drive you to a pre booked hotel accommodation during day one of your Classical Indian Impression tour.

Day 02 : Delhi

After breakfast, proceed to sightseeing of Old and New Delhi landmarks like Qutab Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, Parliament and President House, Birla Mandir and Lotus Temple. Enjoy rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi

Day 03 - 04 : Varanasi

Enjoy early morning boat ride in river Ganges and witness religious ceremonies of Hindus. Visit bathing Ghats, Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple (also known as Monkey Temple) and the Well of Knowledge. Shop for classical musical instruments in local bazaars. Afterwards, catch flight to Khajuraho.

Day 05 : Khajuraho- Orcha- Agra

After breakfast, visit 8th century western group of splendid temples. Drive through Bindachal Mountain to Orcha. Visit cenotrophs of the ancient rulers of Orcha. Drive to Jhansi in late afternoon and board train to Agra.

Day 06 : Agra

Mingle with the commoners and the spirituals. Walk to Savitri Temple and enjoy camel ride.

Day 07 : Agra-Gatehpur Sikri- Abhaniri- Jaipur

Proceed to Fatehpur Sikri after breakfast. Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of erstwhile Mogul Empire. Afterwards, proceed to 1000 years old Abhaniri step well. Finally proceed to the “Pink City” Jaipur and walk through the narrow streets of its local bazaars. Enjoy Bhartnatyam dance. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Jaipur - Amber- Jaipur

Proceed for an excursion to Amber Fort on an elephant after breakfast. Enjoy sightseeing of the Old City of Jaipur in the afternoon. Visit City Palace, Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Wind) and Jantar Mantar observatory. Enjoy rickshaw ride in narrow lanes of Choti Chopad. Shop for carpets, gems, classical music instruments and jewelry. .

Day 09 : Jaipur- Pushkar

Proceed to the holy city of Pushkar after breakfast. It has a temple dedicated exclusively for the Brahma temple Hindu deity. On full moon day of November, lakhs of people take bath in the holy waters of Pushkar Lake. Overnight at hotel in Pushkar.

Day 10 : Pushkar- Udaipur

Drive towards the deeper parts of Aravali Mountain range. Visit Durgah of Sufi Saint Salim Chisti. Proceed to Udaipur.

Day 11 : Udaipur

The City Palace in Udaipur is famous for its Peacock courtyard, Ruby Palace, Miniature Painting Gallery and Ladies’ Apartments. Proceed to 16th century Jagdish Temple. Enjoy boat ride in Lake Pichola at sunset. Visit Jag Mandir and return to your hotel.

Day 12 : Udaipur- Mumbai

Board morning flight to Mumbai. In the evening, visit Marine Drive, Hanging Gardens, Crawford Market and Jain Temple. Enjoy Bharatnatyam dance. View and shop classical musical instruments.

Day 13 : Mumbai- Aurangabad

Proceed to Gateway of India after breakfast during thirteenth day of your classical Indian impression tour. Ferry to explore world famous Elephanta Caves. Arrive at Aurangabad at evening. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 : Aurangabad- Ajanta- Aurangabad

Proceed to Gateway of India after breakfast during thirteenth day of your classical Indian impression tour. Ferry to explore world famous Elephanta Caves. Arrive at Aurangabad at evening. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 : Aurangabad-Ellora- Mumbai

Visit Bibi Ka Maqburah after breakfast. Take excursion to Ellora Buddhist, Jain and Hindu caves. Visit Kailashnath Temple. Catch flight back to Mumbai in the evening.