Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi by international flight Meeting on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Check-in time 14:00 hour

Day 02 : Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi

Sprawling on the banks of the river Yamuna, Delhi, the capital of India, typifies the soul of the country. The city conceals within its bosom the remains of civilization that flourished over the last three thousand years. Since those legendary days, many dynasties and rulers have flourished on its regal soil. The legacy of that past survives in the many monuments left behind by the regents.

Old Delhi, constitutes of Red Fort built by Emperor Shahjehaan in 1638 AD, Jama Mosque largest mosque in India also built by Shahjehan, Raj Ghat and Shanti van-the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and drives past Chandni Chowk, the main congested shopping hub of Old Delhi.

New Delhi visit includes Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD ) Humayun's Tomb-the fine monument believed to be forerunner of Taj Mahal, India Gate, the 42 metre high arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers, drives past Parliament House, President's House, Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan Temple and The Connaught Place.

Day 03 : Delhi-Jaipur drive, 260 km
Drive to Jaipur, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free.

Day 04 : Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, set in a picturesque location. Amer is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th century by Raja Mansingh in red sandstone and white marble, the palace complex has some very interesting apartments. Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali are some of the prominent areas of interest. Elephants are provided to ascend the fort to visit the complex.

Afternoon city sightseeing tour.

Jaipur, this city was built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer 260 years ago. Visit the Maharaja's City Palace, the home of the erstwhile royal family, the Observatory, Ram Niwas Gardens, Hawa Mahal or the Palace of winds built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and drive past the old part of Jaipur city

Day 05 : Jaipur-Agra drive, 235 km
Drive to Agra visiting en-route Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri, the birth story of this beautiful city is interesting. There, in a grotto in Sikri, lived a Muslim Saint , Sheikh Salim Chishti by name. Akbar hearing of his renown, asked of the blessings of a son, and when a son was born, not only was the child named Salim, the site for a mighty and ambitious project - a city - was chosen near the residence of the saint erected in k1569. The shortage of water lead to the desertion of this city. Visit the mosque of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces.

On arrival, check-in at the hotel.

Day 06 : Agra
Visit Taj Mahal at sun-set.
Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal, the inimitable poem in white marble is the first expression of love of an Emperor Shahjehan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was completed in 1653 AD.

After breakfast, visit Agra.
Agra Fort, the imposing structure on the banks of the river Yamuna is replete with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period, including the beautiful pearl Mosque, it was designed and built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah built between 1622 AD by Empress Nur Jehan, in memory of her father, Ghias-id-Din Beg., it is considered a precursor of the Taj Mahal.

Afternoon at leisure.

Day 07 : Agra-Gwalior drive, 120 km
Drive to Gwalior, check-in at the hotel..

Afternoon sightseeing tour.
Gwalior famous for its large fort whose history goes back over 1000 years. The fort saw many battles fought for power between various dynasties which ruled Gawalior. The fort which is on a hill 3 km long is encircled by 10 metre high wall. Inside the fort there are many places worth visiting which include Jain sculptures, Teli Ka Mandir, Sas Bahu Temple, Man Singh Palace. Other than the fort, Gujari Mahal, a palace built by Mansingh for his consort, now a Museum housing the finest collection of medieval sculptures, tomb of Tansen - one of the greatest singers of the earlier times of Akbar's empire, Jai Vilas, the palace of the Scindia dynasty are worth visiting.

Day 08 : Gwalior-Orchha drive, 105 km
Drive to Orchha, check-in at the hotel.

Afternoon sightseeing tour.

Orchha had the distinction of being the capital of one of the largest and most powerful kingdoms of central India. Situated on the river Betwa, the medieval city was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Chieftain Rudra pratap.The succeeding rulers built some of the finest examples of Bundela architecture which can be seen at Orchha today, such as Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Raj Praveen Mahal, Ram Raj Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, Sunder Mahal.

Day 09 : Orchha-Khajuraho drive, 175 km
Drive to Khajuraho, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free.

Day 10 : Khajuraho
Full day visit of 10th century Khajuraho temples.

Khajuraho, once the great capital of Chandela, now a quiet town, Khajuraho temples here were built during the Chandela period from 950 to 1050 AD. Almost intriguing as the sheet beauty and the size of the temples is the question of why and how they were built here as Khajuraho is isolated, 1000 years ago as it is even today. The temples are superb examples of Indo-Aryan architecture and depict images of gods and goddesses, warriors and musicians, real and mythological animals and in great detail - women and sex. In between are the mithuna, erotic figures running through a whole Kamasutra of positions and possibilities.

Visit Lakshmi and Vraha, Lakshmana, Kandariya Mahadev, devi Jagdamba, Chitradurga, Chausath Yogini, Matangeshwara,Parsvanatha, Ghantai, Adinath and Chaturbhuja

Day 11 : Khajuraho-Sanchi-Bhopal drive, 375 km
Drive to Sanchi, visit.

Sanchi is a serene hill crowned by a group of stupas and pillars and represent the peak perfection in Buddhist art and architectural modes. Sanchi occupaied a unique position in the history of Buddhism, being originally consecrated by the Kushan rulers. Later the Emperor Ashoka south to give the enduring permanence of stone to this site by replacing the original wooden structures and railings with those of stone, architecturally perfect, and embellished with the forms and symbols expressive of Buddhist teachings. It was from here, where he bult eight stupas, that his son, Mahindra, went to Sri Lanka to propogate Buddhism. The glory that was Sanchi, seat of Buddhist kearbubg abd okace if oukgrunage frin 11 BC to 3 BC can still be experience in its complexof structure, for every form of Buddhist architecture found rich expression here. There are stupas, chaityas, temples, pillars, monasteries and four magnificent toranas or gateways.

Later drive to Bhopal, check-in at the hotel.

Day 12 : Bhopal
Full day sightseeing of Bhopal and Bhimbhetka.

Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh combines scenic beauty, historicity and modern urban planning. It is situated on the site of an 11th century city, Bhojapal, founded by Raja Bhoja. Bhopal today presents a multi-faceted profile; the old city with its teeming market places and fine old mosques and palaces still bear the aristocratic imprint of its former rulers; among them the succession of powerful Begums who ruled Bhopal from 1819 to 1926. Equally impressive is the new city with its verdant, exquisitely laid out parks and gardens, broad avenues and streamlined modern edifices.

The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka are located about 45 km south east of Bhopal. The site spread over 10 km in length and about 3 km in width has more than 700 rock shelters, of which over 400 have paintings. The earliest human activities are known from the numerous stone tools including handaxes, cleavers and also the pebble tools. However it is the rock paintings of Bhimbetka that steals the limelight. Of particular interest to the tourist are the Auditorium Rock Shelter, Zoo Rock and Boar Rock in Bhimbetka Cluster. The earliest endeavour here other than for mere run of the mill activities for survival is the engravings of small cup like depressions at the end of the Auditorium Rock Shelter, which is dated to nearly 100000 years. Near the end of this tunnel there is a cluster of painting depicting a hunter, deer, tiger cattle and stylised peacock.

Day 13 : Bhopal-Ujjain drive, 188 km
Drive to Ujjain, check-in at the hotel.

Afternoon visit Ujjain.

The early history of Ujjain is lost in the midst of antiquity. As early as the time of the Aryan settlers, Ujjain seems to have acquired importance. By the 6th century B.C. Avanti with its capital at Ujjaini, is mentioned in Buddhist literature as one of the four great powers along with Vatsa, Kosala and Magadha. Ujjain lay on the main trade route between North India and Deccan going from Mathura via Ujjain to Mahismati (Maheshwar) on the Narmada, and on to Paithan on the Godavari, western Asia and the West.

Thus began a long era of misfortune and decay and the ancient glory of Ujjayini was lost in a morass of repeated inroads of attacking hordes. The invasion of Ujjain by Iltutmish in 1234 triggered off a systematic desecration and despoiling of temples. This tide of destruction was stemmed only in the time of Baz Bahadur of Mandu. The Mughal rule heralded a new era in reconstruction. Emperor Akbar put an end to Baz Bahadur's hegemony over Malwa and had a city wall constructed for the defense of Ujjain. The Nadi Darwaza, Kaliadeh Darwaza, Sati Darwaza, Dewas Darwaza and Indore Darwaza were the various entrances to the city. In 1658 took place a battle near Ujjain in which Aurangzeb and Murad defeated Maharaj Jaswant Singh of Jodhpur, who was fighting on behalf of Prince Dara. The actual scene of the battle is Dharmatpura, renamed Fatehbad by Aurangzeb, after the victory. The cenotaph of Raja Rattan Singh of Ratlam, who fell in the battle, still stands at the site. In the reign of Mahmud Shah, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh was made the Governor of Malwa, a great scholar of astronomy, he had the observatory at Ujjain reconstructed and built several temples.

MAHAKALESHWAR: The presiding deity of time, Shiva, in all his splendour, reigns eternal in Ujjain. The temple of Mahakaleshwar, its shikhara soaring into the skies, an imposing facade against the skyline, evokes primordial awe and reverence with its majesty. The Mahakal dominates the life of the city and its people, even in the midst of the busy routine of modern preoccupations, and provides an unbreakable link with past traditions.

One of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India, the lingam at the Mahakal is believed to be swayambhu (born of itself), deriving currents of power (shakti) from within itself as against the other images and lingams which are ritually established and invested with martra-shakti. 

Day 14 : Ujjain-Mandu drive, 154 km
rive to Mandu, check-in at the hotel.

Afternoon visit Mandu.

The historic city has its earliest reference in the Sanskrit inscription of 555 AD which tells that Mandu was a fortified city even in 6th century BC. In the 10th century Mandu was founded asa fortress retreat by Raja Bhoj. It was conquered by the Muslim rulers of Delhi in 1304. He was succeeded by his son, Ghiyas-us-din in 1469 and ruled for the next 31 years. Ghiyas-ud-din was a pleasure seeker and devoted himself to women and song. He had a large harem and built the Jahaz Mahal for housing the owmen, number thousands. He was poisoned at 80, by his own son.

Day 15 : Mandu-Indore drive, 97 km
Drive to Indore, transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Onward connection.