Golden Triangle  with Gwalior and Khajuraho

Golden Triangle  with Gwalior and Khajuraho

Golden Triangle with Khajuraho tour, a package of 09 nights and 10 days is going to be an amazing tour that will offer you a chance to explore the fascinating art and sculptures in Khajuraho. The tour covers Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Khajuraho, offering the visitors a chance to see monuments constructed by the Mughals and Rajput era.

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL DELHI

Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Garlanding On arrival meeting and assistance by Special Holidays representative, welcome and escort you by private transport and then transfer to Hotel and assist with check-in Hotel.



No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT THE 3-STAR HOTEL.

Day 2: DELHI - MANDAWA

Pass By: Mandawa, Mandawa, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan
After breakfast depart by surface to Mandawa, On arrival check-in at Hotel.
This beautiful little town, widely known for its forts and Havelis -- magnificent merchant mansions of the 18th and 19th centuries featuring astounding architecture.

Stop At: Singhasan Haveli Mandawa, Mandawa Rd, Mandawa, Rajasthan 333704, India
Drive around Mandawa and visit the various Havelis decorated with bright murals and well-preserved paintings depicting traditional religious subjects and scenes from life of the inhabitants of Mandawa centuries ago. You’ll take walking tours of Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, Goenka Double Haveli, Murmuria Haveli, Jhunjhunwala Haveli, Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli and Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, each with its own unique traits but also sharing traditional opulence that's characteristic of 18th-century India.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT THE 3-STAR HOTEL.

Day 3: MANDAWA - JAIPUR

Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
After breakfast depart by surface to Jaipur, On arrival check-in at Hotel.
The picturesque capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is color washed pink-the color associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. This Beautiful city along with Agra and Delhi form what is known as the Golden Triangle of Indian tourist circuit. Jaipur is a city where royalty still lives in the grandeur of its palaces, where fighting for the honour of the clan has never been a need but a way of life, and where treating guests as gods has been a tradition from time immemorial. There is a timeless appeal to Jaipur's colorful bazaars where one can shop for Rajasthani handlooms and trinkets. Beautifully laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvelous heritage hotels, once the residence of Maharajas are worth admiration. Not to mention the ambling camels and cheerful people in multi-hued costumes that make your trip to the pink city a memorable one. Overnight at Hotel.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT THE 3-STAR HOTEL.

Day 4: JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING

Stop At: Amber Fort, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
After Breakfast, Visit Amber Fort situated on the top of the hill. Amber Fort is located in Amer. It was built by Raja Man Singh I. It is known for its artistic elements. The Maota Lake located in front of the monument acts as a source of water for the fort.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
The City Palace of Jaipur was constructed in 1721 and originally was the administrative and ceremonial seat of Maharaja of Jaipur. Many religious and cultural events of that time took place in the palace. It now consists of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
Jantar Mantar is a UNESCO World Heritage site built-in 1734. It is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. The instruments allow the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Hawa Mahal also is known as The Palace of Winds is made with the red and pink sandstones which makes it distinguished from the surroundings. The architecture of the Mahal attracts numerous tourists. The palace is a five-story pyramidal shaped monument and was built by Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT THE 3-STAR HOTEL.

Day 5: JAIPUR - AGRA

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
After breakfast departs by surface to Agra, On arrival check-in at the hotel. Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage site that has been declared as the New 7 wonders of the world. It was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved begum Mumtaz. Yamuna river gives a breathtaking background and the green gardens add on to the beauty of the monument.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Next visit Agra fort. See the Fort's different apartments and enjoy its magnificent architecture. Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site which is a historical fort in the city of Agra. It was originally the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. This fort contains various other sites that make one aware of the magnificent history of India.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT THE 3-STAR HOTEL.

Day 6: AGRA - GWALIOR

Stop At: Gwalior, Gwalior, Gwalior District, Madhya Pradesh
After breakfast depart by surface to Gwalior, On arrival check-in at Hotel.
Afternoon city tour visiting the Massive Gwalior Fort, Gujari Mahal, Sarod Ghar, and Man Mandir PalaceJai Vilas Palace and Museum, Ghaus Mohammed's Tomb, Tansen’s Tomb and Kala Vithika. Overnight at Hotel.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT THE 3-STAR HOTEL.

Day 7: GWALIOR - KHAJURAHO (Enroute visit Jhansi)

Pass By: Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh 471606, India
After breakfast departs by surface to Khajuraho, (en-route visit Jhansi) Arrive into Khajuraho late in the Evening and check-in at the Hotel.
KHAJURAHO - In the temple architecture of India, the Khajuraho complex remains unique. One thousand years ago, under the generous and artistic patronage of the Chandela Rajput kings of Central India, 85 temples, magnificent in form and richly carved, came upon one site, near the village of Khajuraho. The amazingly short span of 100 years, from 950 AD - 1050 AD, saw the completion of all the temples, in an inspired burst of creativity. Today, of the original 85, only 22 have survived the ravages of time; these remain as a collective paean to life, to joy and to creativity; to the ultimate fusion of man with his creator. Overnight at Hotel.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT THE 3-STAR HOTEL.

Day 8: KHAJURAHO SIGHTSEEING

Stop At: Khajuraho, Khajuraho, Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh
After breakfast, the City tour visiting the Western Group, situated opposite the Government of India Tourist Office, has 14 temples. The Chaunsath Yogini, Lalguan Mahadev, Parvati, Varaha, Matangesvara, Lakshmana, Vishvanath and Nandi, Chitragupta, Devi Jagdamba and Kandariya Mahadeo temples belong to this group. The Eastern Group, 2.4 km from the Tourist Office, consists of seven temples (four Jain and three Hindu). The Parsvanath, Adinath, Shantinath, and Ghantai temples belong to the Jains while the Vamana, Javari, and Brahma are Hindu temples. Overnight at hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT THE 3-STAR HOTEL.

Day 9: KHAJURAHO - JHANSI (By car) JHANSI - DELHI (By train)

Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After breakfast departs for Jhansi (172kms, time is taken approx. 4 hrs) by surface, On arrival transfer to the railway station to board the train for Delhi - Shatabdi Express (1750/2230 Hrs.). On arrival in Delhi transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: OVERNIGHT AT THE 3-STAR HOTEL.

Day 10: DEPART DELHI

Pass By: I.G.I. Airport Terminal 2, Delhi, 110037, India
In time transfer to the airport to board flight for your onward destination.

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