8-Day Khajuraho Kamasutra Temple Tour with Jaipur and Agra from Delhi

8-Day Khajuraho Kamasutra Temple Tour with Jaipur and Agra from Delhi

This private, 8-day tour will take you on a tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India and the final construction of Shah Jahan. Visit Jaipur and tour the hilltop fortress at Amber. Experience Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and  one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the Kamasutra Temple.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi (No Meal)

Pass By: Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India
Arrive at New Delhi Airport and transfer to your hotel by private vehicle in New Delhi

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Golden Tulip or similar

Overnight at a 5* Hotels: La Meridian or similar

Day 2: Full Day Delhi City Tour (B)

Pass By: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
9am We leave for a sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi.

In Old Delhi where we visit Jama Masjid, this immense mosque is both the largest in India and the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. The highlight of the tour is an exhilarating bicycle rickshaw ride through the bustling and colourful streets of the fabled shooping bazaar, Chandni Chowk (Silver Street).

We drive past Red Fort citadel and reach Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January, 1948.

After lunch New Delhi Sightseeing.

In New Delhi visit the 12th century 230- feet high Qutab Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site gracefully handcarved for its entire height of 234ft.

Later we visit Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (At your own expense) an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style, contact sidered to be the precursor of the Taj Mahal.India Gate (memorial to the Indian army soldiers who died in the world war I), the Rashtrapati Bhavan(formerly the viceroy’s residence) and the Parliament House - The Parliament House is 173 m in diameter, has a colonaded verandah and the roof of the outer circle is supported by 247 pillars.

You can wander around this awe-inspiring structure before leaping in with a prior permission from the Government of India.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Golden Tulip or similar

Overnight at a 5* Hotels: La Meridian or similar

Day 3: Delhi to 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur (B)

Pass By: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
9am Pickup from your hotel and four hours drive to the pink city of Jaipur, founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II.

Lunch Break, Lunch will be provided at one of the best Local AC Restaurant.

Evening take a shopping tour in Jaipur with your guide who can help you find precious gemstones, silver jewelry, bangles, clothes, blue pottery, and textiles.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Lemon Tree or similar

Overnight at a 5* Hotels: The Hilton or similar


Day 4: Full Day Jaipur City Tour (B)

Pass By: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Meet your guide at your Jaipur hotel to be picked up in Jaipur at approximately 8am.

Begin the tour by visiting the Amber Fort, The Amber Fort is situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City and is beautifully reflected in the lake below. Inside the fort, you will encounter the world-renowned Jai Mandir temple with its dazzling Sheesh Mahal hall of mirrors. The walls and the ceiling of the Mahal are covered with a beautiful array of mirrors, which reflect any streak of light, illuminating the entire room.

Continue the tour by making a photo stop at Jal Mahal around 11am. This Rajput style "Water Palace" sits in the center of the Man Sarobar lake. The lake is often dry during the summer, but the winter monsoons frequently turn it into a beautiful lake filled with water hyacinths.

Next, you will visit the Hawa Mahal, another Rajput landmark also known as the Palace of the Winds, for more photo opportunities. The five story Hawa Mahal was built in 1799A.D. along the main street of the old city. It is a pink sandstone masterpiece with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows.

After taking a short break to enjoy lunch at a popular local restaurant, you will visit the City Palace which is located in the heart of the old city. Once the royal residence of the King of Jaipur, the palace was built using a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. It features carved arches, intricately crafted columns and two carved marble elephants that guard the entrance.

Later in the day, enjoy an afternoon of shopping in Jaipur where you will find an enticing variety of goods. Some of the most popular items include precious gemstones, silver jewelry, bangles, clothes, blue pottery, and textiles.

The tour will conclude around 6pm when you are transferred back to your Jaipur hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Lemon Tree or similar

Overnight at a 5* Hotels: The Hilton or similar


Day 5: Jaipur to 4-Hrs drive to Agra (B)

Pass By: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
8am You will make the 4-hour drive to the home town of the Taj Mahal Agra.

En-route, stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri (own expense) which has been described as “the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town”. Built by Akbar in the late 16th century, it was abandoned after only 14 years and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Ramada or similar

Overnight at a 5* Hotels: The Hilton or similar


Day 6: Full Day Agra City Tour (B)

Pass By: Tdi Mall, Taj Mahal Road, Agra 282001 India
9am Pickup from Hotel in Agra and visit of world famous – Taj Mahal (A Unesco World Heritage Site). (Taj Mahal remain closed on every Friday).

11:30am Visit - Agra Fort (A Unesco World Heritage Site), Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, this huge fort is made of red sandstone. The maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.

Lunch Break, Lunch will be provided at Local Restaurant.

Evening leave the Taj Mahal around noon and cross the river to visit the Mehtab Bagh (The Moonlight Garden), a beautiful green space that serves as the perfect complement to this famous landmark. The site’s 3,200 square-foot (300 square-meter) park is perfectly aligned with its companion landmark on the opposite river bank, along with a striking reflection of the Taj in the shimmering waters of the Yamuna.

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Evening enjoy shopping in Agra is known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and softstone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra's major handicraft products besides inlay work are: leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Ramada or similar

Overnight at a 5* Hotels: The Hilton or similar

Day 7: Agra to 7-Hrs drive to Khajuraho (B, L)

Pass By: Tdi Mall, Taj Mahal Road, Agra 282001 India
7am After an early breakfast, 7-8 hours drive to the legendary temples of Khajuraho, built in the 9th and the 10th century are an incomparable experience. They are known for their nagara-style architecture and erotic carved exterior. They were built to honor 2 religions, Jainism and Hinduism.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotels: Ramada or similar

Overnight at a 5* Hotels: The Radisson Blu or similar


Day 8: Khajuraho City Tour and 3-Hrs drive to Orchha and Jhansi (B,L)

Pass By: Yoga In Khajuraho, Opp Shiv Sagar Lake, Khajuraho 471606 India
Have breakfast, then at 7am, visit the western group of temples including Kandariya Mahadeva Temple. This is arguably one of the largest and most typical temples as opposed to the Chaunsath Yogini temple, the earliest temple of the group that has survived.

After lunch 3-Hrs drive to Janshi and visit the village of Orchha. Visit observe the 14 memorials as well as well-preserved palaces and temples. Enjoy a buffet lunch at 1pm before heading to Orchha Fort, a complex located on an island on River Betwa.

At 5pm, drive to the Jhansi Railway Station to board the train back to New Delhi. Dinner will be served on board before your 11:30pm arrival.

Meet your driver to be transferred to your New Delhi hotel or the airport.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.