18 DAYS GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUR WITH CENTRAL INDIA

Overview

Tour map

1. Delhi→
2. Jaipur→
3. Agra→
4. Gwalior→
5. Jhansi→
6. Orcha→
7. Khajuraho→
8. Bandhavgarh→
9. Kanha→
10. Pachmarhi→
11. Bhopal→
12. Ujjain

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1ARRIVAL IN DELHI

   • Reach at the Delhi airport, you will be welcomed by our representative at the airport and then you will be transferred to the hotel. Have a pleasant night stay at the Delhi Hotel.
   • Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
2. 2
   Day 2DELHI

   • Have your morning breakfast and proceed towards Sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. The sightseeing of old Delhi will comprise of visiting Raj Ghat, a memorial site wherein Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and Jama Masjid which is one of the biggest mosque all over India. The sightseeing to New Delhi will comprise of Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, a drive through Rajpath, India Gate, Parliament House and many more such places. After sightseeing come back to the Delhi hotel.
   • Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
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   Day 3DELHI - JAIPUR

   • Post breakfast, leave for Jaipur by road. Upon arrival check-in at one our enlisted hotels. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and is also called the Pink City. The reason for this is that most of the monuments in Jaipur are painted pink. Later in the day explore some other major tourist attractions of Jaipur including the Monkey Temple, Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir. Evening to be spent as to your liking.
   • Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.
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   Day 4Jaipur

   • After having your breakfast in the morning, leave for exploring the various colors of this beautiful city, Jaipur. Jaipur is full of attractions that speak volumes about the glory of Rajputana kingdom. These attractions form a part of our itinerary and we start with visiting the Amber Fort which is tucked over a hill (reached via an elephant ride). Next we will be visiting the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory, splendid Hawa Mahal built on the architectural principles of a natural cooling system and splendiferous City Palace and Jal Mahal. Enjoying the local treats like shopping, food and rickshaw ride are reserved for evening.
   • Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.
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   Day 5JAIPUR – ABHANERI – FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA

   • Post breakfast, leave for Agra by road. Stop on the way to visit Abhaneri-Step well and Ftehpur Sikri. Abhaneri-Chand Baori is popular for the amazing ‘Baoris’ (step wells) and Harshat Mata Temple. Now you will start for Agra but en-route we will visit the old deserted town of the Mughal Dynasty, Fatehpur Sikri. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar. The city highlights some of the iconic structures of the Mughal era.
   • Later, drive towards Agra. On reaching Agra, check-in to the hotel. Later proceed to see sunset at Taj from Mehtab Bagh Garden. Return to the hotel in the evening.
   • Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.
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   Day 6AGRA - GWALIOR

   • You need to wake up early on this day as the tour schedule starts in the wee hours. First thing in the morning would be catching up the sight of the beautiful Taj Mahal as it glistens with the rays of the morning sun. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal is actually a mausoleum that is completely made up of white marble. It was built by the great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is a UNESCO world heritage site and is a true example of Islamic style of architecture. Later you may embark on a guided tour of Agra fort and the Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb.
   • On completion of the sightseeing, you will drive again towards Gwalior. Upon reaching Gwalior, check-in at one of our listed hotels.
   • Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Gwalior.
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   Day 7GWALIOR – JHANSI - ORCHHA

   • Next morning after breakfast, leave for Gwalior Sightseeing & visit the Gwalior fort, which is one of the largest forts in India. Seek blessing at Vishnu temple which was built long back in the 11th century.
   • Later you will start for Orchha but en-route visit the Jhansi Fort and The Government Museum. The museum showcases the weapons, statues and dresses used during the Chandela dynasty. It also features a picture gallery of the Gupta period.
   • After the visit, resume drive to Orchha. Upon reaching Orchha, check-in at one of our listed hotels.
   • Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Orchha.
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   Day 8ORCHHA - KHAJURAHO

   • On the 8th day of the tour, step out to visit the major tourist attractions of Orchha like the Jehangiri Mahal, the Raj Mahal and the Laxminarayan temple that are famous for their fine frescoes and mural paintings.
   • Later straightly drive to Khajuraho. On arrival, check in to your hotel and complete the check-in formalities. Enjoy rest of day free for own activities.
   • Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Khajuraho
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   Day 9KHAJURAHO

   • In the morning, go out to explore the erotic temples of Khajuraho. Start driving towards the group of famous Chandela dynasty temples. These temples are known worldwide for their spectacular, erotic sculptures and carvings depicting verses from the Kamasutra. The Western Group of Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu includes the Kandariya Mahadeo temple, the Matangesvara Temple , the Lakshmana Temple, and the Varaha Temple.
   • Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Khajuraho.
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    Day 10KHAJURAHO - BANDHAVGARH

    • In the morning, after breakfast, check out and get transferred to Bandhavgarh. On your arrival, check in, freshen up and take a little rest. The remaining hours of the day are to be spent at leisure. You may enjoy gradual walks in the close vicinity of the hotel.
    • Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Bandhavgarh.
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    Day 11BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK

    • In the morning, after breakfast, get ready for jeep safari in the National Park.  Bandhavgarh National Park acquired its status as a national park in 1968. The area of the park is 105 sq km and the buffer area includes the forest covers of Katni and Umaria, which together covers an area of 437 sq km. The exotic flora and fauna wins the hearts of the wildlife enthusiasts. With the high density of tigers in the park, the probability is quite high to spot one. Patience is all that is required. Beautiful birds, including both native and migratory species, could also be spotted in the park. Return to the hotel for lunch and some rest. Thereafter, you may again continue with afternoon jeep safari.
    • Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Bandhavgarh.
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    Day 12BANDHAVGARH - KANHA

    • The morning is free to be spent at leisure. You may take gradual walks in close vicinity of the hotel or take a rest. In the afternoon, post lunch, check out and drive to Kanha National Park. On your arrival, check in and get comfortable.
    • Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Kanha.
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    Day 13KANHA NATIONAL PARK

    • The day is to be spent exploring the rich flora and fauna of Kanha National Park. The total area of the park is 1945 sq km which includes the core area of 940 sq km. In 1952, it was declared as a sanctuary and thereafter, in 1955 it acquired the status of the National Park. Spot some of the conserved and threatened species in the park. There also are myriads of native and migratory birds in the park. In the afternoon, return to the hotel for lunch and take some rest. Later continue with the afternoon jeep safari in the national park.
    • Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Kanha.
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    Day 14KANHA NATIONAL PARK - PACHMARHI

    • In the morning, after breakfast, check out and get transferred to Pachmarhi. On your arrival, check in, freshen up and take a little rest. After breakfast enjoy a day exploring the natural cave temple of Jatashankar. Then visit Mahadev Temple, Gupt Mahadev Temple and the legendary Pandava Caves. Spend the day exploring these grand wonders of nature.
    • Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Pachmarhi.
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    Day 15PACHMARHI - BHOPAL

    • In the morning, after breakfast, check out and get transferred to Bhopal. On your arrival, check in, freshen up and take a little rest. Thereafter, embark on a sightseeing tour of Bhopal which includes Bharat Bhavan Museum, Birla Temple, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya and Taj-UL-Masjid.
    • Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Bhopal.
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    Day 16BHOPAL

    • Today, a full day tour of Bhimbetka and Sanchi is on the cards. Start with a trip to the massive stupas and museum of Sanchi, a famous pilgrimage destination for Buddhists. There after straight to Bhimbetka rock caves famous for its paintings and sketches dating back to the pre-historic times.
    • Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Bhopal.
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    Day 17BHOPAL – UJJAIN

    • In the morning, check out from the hotel and drive towards Ujjain. On your arrival, check in, freshen up and take a little rest. Thereafter, embark on a sightseeing tour of Ujjain which includes Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir, Kal Bhairava, Kaliadeh Palace, Navagarha Mandir, Gopal Mandir, Harsiddhi Temple and Mahakaleshwar Temple.
    • Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Ujjain.
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    Day 18DEPARTURE FROM UJJAIN

    • Post breakfast in the morning, check out of the hotel and get transferred to the Ujjain Airport/Railway Station for onwards journey. The tour ends with the sweet memories with Delightful India Holidays.

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