India Heritage Tour
India Heritage Tour
Duration: 18 Nights / 19 DaysDestination Covered: Delhi – Agra – Varanasi – Khajuraho – Orchha – Gwalior – Shivpuri – Ujjain – Mandu – Bhopal – Sanchi – Pachmarhi – Jabalpur – Mumbai
Overview
The Medieval Heritage Tour is planned to let you explore the most aesthetic architecture, splendid natural scenery and the renowned pilgrimage sites found in India. On your expedition to India experience the country for its rich cultural heritage and its modern lifestyle. During the tour, we trail through various cities that have kept intact the great architectures and monuments of the medieval times.Trip Highlights
- Visit the major tourist attractions of Delhi covering Birla Mandir, Qutub Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Red Fort, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Humanyun Tomb, and the President’s House
- Guided tour ofVaranasi covering Bharat Mata temple, Tulsi Manas temple and the Alamgir temple
- Explore major tourist hotspots of Orchhafor their fine frescoes and mural paintings.
- Explorative tour to Shivpuri major tourist attractions like Chhatri, Panihar, Bhadaiya Kund, Madhav Vilas Palace and the George Castle
- Guided tour to major tourist attractions of Jabalpur including Madan Mahal, Sangram Sagar lake, Rani Durgavati museum and Marble Rocks.
- Sightseeing tour of Agra covering places like Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb
- Explore Taj Mahal & Excursion to Sarnath
- Visit the major tourist attractions of Gwalior covering Gwalior Fort, Saas-Bahu temples and the Archaeological Museum.
- Guided tour to major tourist attraction of Mandu covering Alamgir, Bhangi, Rampol Darwaza, Jehangir Gate and Tarapur Gate
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Itinerary Details
Day 1: Arrive at Delhi
After arrival at the Delhi airport, you will be received by our representative, who’ll arrange the transfer for you to one of our listed hotels. Check-in at the hotel. After taking some rest, embark on a city tour of Delhi. The major tourist attractions of Delhi include Birla Mandir, Qutub Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Red Fort, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Humanyun Tomb, and the President’s House. In the evening you have the option to explore the pulsating nightlife of Delhi. Enjoy a comfortable night stay at the hotel.
After arrival at the Delhi airport, you will be received by our representative, who’ll arrange the transfer for you to one of our listed hotels. Check-in at the hotel. After taking some rest, embark on a city tour of Delhi. The major tourist attractions of Delhi include Birla Mandir, Qutub Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Red Fort, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Humanyun Tomb, and the President’s House. In the evening you have the option to explore the pulsating nightlife of Delhi. Enjoy a comfortable night stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi - Agra
Post breakfast, proceed to Agra. Upon reaching Agra, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After rest and relaxing for a while, head to sightseeing tour of Agra covering places like Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb and Taj Mahal that has left tourist spellbound by its beauty. The Taj Mahal was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Return to the hotel in the evening for an overnight stay.
Post breakfast, proceed to Agra. Upon reaching Agra, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After rest and relaxing for a while, head to sightseeing tour of Agra covering places like Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb and Taj Mahal that has left tourist spellbound by its beauty. The Taj Mahal was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Return to the hotel in the evening for an overnight stay.
Day 3: Agra – Varanasi by Train.
In the morning after breakfast,embark on a sightseeing tour of Agra covering major tourist attractions like the Agra fort, Jama Masjid, Guru Ka Tal, and the Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb. Also take an excursion to Fatehpur Sikri, famous for its medieval period monuments. The major tourist attractions of Fatehpur Sikri include Salim Chisti's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Panch Mahal etc. In the evening return to the hotel for dinner. After dinner transfer to Agra railway station to board an overnight train to Varanasi.
In the morning after breakfast,embark on a sightseeing tour of Agra covering major tourist attractions like the Agra fort, Jama Masjid, Guru Ka Tal, and the Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb. Also take an excursion to Fatehpur Sikri, famous for its medieval period monuments. The major tourist attractions of Fatehpur Sikri include Salim Chisti's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Panch Mahal etc. In the evening return to the hotel for dinner. After dinner transfer to Agra railway station to board an overnight train to Varanasi.
Day 4: Varanasi
On arrival, check-in at one of our listed hotels. In the afternoon take an excursion to Sarnath, the buried Buddhist city. At Sarnath Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment. Later in the day visit the Stupas, the Buddhist temple and the Museum. After lunch, set off to enjoy a city tour of Varanasi covering Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple and the Alamgir temple. In the evening you have the option of exploring Banaras Hindu University for its Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb. Enjoy a comfortable night stay at the hotel.
On arrival, check-in at one of our listed hotels. In the afternoon take an excursion to Sarnath, the buried Buddhist city. At Sarnath Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment. Later in the day visit the Stupas, the Buddhist temple and the Museum. After lunch, set off to enjoy a city tour of Varanasi covering Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple and the Alamgir temple. In the evening you have the option of exploring Banaras Hindu University for its Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb. Enjoy a comfortable night stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Varanasi - Khajuraho
Enjoy boat ride at river Ganges during dawn. Return to the hotel for breakfast, before leaving for Khajuraho. On reaching Khajuraho, check-in at one of our listed hotels. Take some rest before embarking on a guided tour of Khajuraho. Start with the visit to group of famous Chandela dynasty temples. These temples are known worldwide for their spectacular erotic sculptures and carvings. The Western Group of temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu includes Kandariya Mahadeva temple, Matangeshwar temple, Lakshmana temple, and the Varaha temple. Spend overnight at the hotel.
Enjoy boat ride at river Ganges during dawn. Return to the hotel for breakfast, before leaving for Khajuraho. On reaching Khajuraho, check-in at one of our listed hotels. Take some rest before embarking on a guided tour of Khajuraho. Start with the visit to group of famous Chandela dynasty temples. These temples are known worldwide for their spectacular erotic sculptures and carvings. The Western Group of temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu includes Kandariya Mahadeva temple, Matangeshwar temple, Lakshmana temple, and the Varaha temple. Spend overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Khajuraho - Orchha - Gwalior
Next morning after breakfast, leave for Gwalior. Stop midway at Orchha to visit Jehangiri Mahal, Raj Mahal and the Laxminarayan temple, famous for their fine frescoes and mural paintings. After the visit, resume drive to Gwalior. Upon reaching Gwalior, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After resting and relaxing for a while, step out to visit the major tourist attractions of Gwalior covering Gwalior Fort, Saas-Bahu temples and the Archaeological Museum. Retire for the night in the hotel.
Next morning after breakfast, leave for Gwalior. Stop midway at Orchha to visit Jehangiri Mahal, Raj Mahal and the Laxminarayan temple, famous for their fine frescoes and mural paintings. After the visit, resume drive to Gwalior. Upon reaching Gwalior, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After resting and relaxing for a while, step out to visit the major tourist attractions of Gwalior covering Gwalior Fort, Saas-Bahu temples and the Archaeological Museum. Retire for the night in the hotel.
Day 7: Gwalior - Shivpuri
Next morning after breakfast, proceed to a sightseeing tour of Gwalior. The major tourist attractions of Gwalior scheduled for the day cover Memorial of Tansen, Suraj Kund, and Gujari Mahal. Later in the day visit Scindia Museum and the newly built sun temple located on the outskirts of Gwalior city. In the evening drive straight to Shivpuri. On arrival, check-in at one of our listed hotels for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
Next morning after breakfast, proceed to a sightseeing tour of Gwalior. The major tourist attractions of Gwalior scheduled for the day cover Memorial of Tansen, Suraj Kund, and Gujari Mahal. Later in the day visit Scindia Museum and the newly built sun temple located on the outskirts of Gwalior city. In the evening drive straight to Shivpuri. On arrival, check-in at one of our listed hotels for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 8: Shivpuri
Post breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Shivpuri. The major tourist attractions scheduled for the day cover Chhatri, Panihar, Bhadaiya Kund, Madhav Vilas Palace and the George Castle. Return to the hotel for lunch. After lunch, proceed to enjoy jeep/ elephant safari at Madhav National Park. It was a famous hunting spot for the Gwalior royal family as well as the British. Some of the animals inhabiting this park are the four-horned antelope, blue-bull, chinkara, tiger, leopard and chital. Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Post breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Shivpuri. The major tourist attractions scheduled for the day cover Chhatri, Panihar, Bhadaiya Kund, Madhav Vilas Palace and the George Castle. Return to the hotel for lunch. After lunch, proceed to enjoy jeep/ elephant safari at Madhav National Park. It was a famous hunting spot for the Gwalior royal family as well as the British. Some of the animals inhabiting this park are the four-horned antelope, blue-bull, chinkara, tiger, leopard and chital. Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9: Shivpuri - Ujjain
In the morning after breakfast, leave for Ujjain. Ujjain is one among the seven sacred cities of the Hindus. Upon reaching Ujjain, get accommodated at one of our listed hotels. The major tourist attractions of Ujjain include Bhartrihari caves, Kaliadeh Palace, Gomti Kund and the Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir. Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
In the morning after breakfast, leave for Ujjain. Ujjain is one among the seven sacred cities of the Hindus. Upon reaching Ujjain, get accommodated at one of our listed hotels. The major tourist attractions of Ujjain include Bhartrihari caves, Kaliadeh Palace, Gomti Kund and the Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir. Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Ujjain
Post breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Ujjain. The major tourist attractions to visit include Mahakaleshwar temple, Navagraha Mandir and the Patal Bhairav temple. The Mahakaleshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. Attend Bhasm Aarti, an important ritual of this temple and a symbolic representation of death and life. In the evening return to the hotel for a sumptuous dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Post breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Ujjain. The major tourist attractions to visit include Mahakaleshwar temple, Navagraha Mandir and the Patal Bhairav temple. The Mahakaleshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. Attend Bhasm Aarti, an important ritual of this temple and a symbolic representation of death and life. In the evening return to the hotel for a sumptuous dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11: Ujjain – Mandu
In the morning after breakfast, drive towards Mandu. On reaching Mandu, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After straitening your backs, set out to visit the Tomb of Mandu, a great example of Afghan architecture. The other attractions of Mandu include canals, old baths and crafted pavilions. Later in day visit the Alamgir, Bhangi, Rampol Darwaza, Jehangir Gate and Tarapur Gate. After the visit return to the hotel for overnight stay.
In the morning after breakfast, drive towards Mandu. On reaching Mandu, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After straitening your backs, set out to visit the Tomb of Mandu, a great example of Afghan architecture. The other attractions of Mandu include canals, old baths and crafted pavilions. Later in day visit the Alamgir, Bhangi, Rampol Darwaza, Jehangir Gate and Tarapur Gate. After the visit return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 12: Mandu
Next morning after breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Mandu. The major tourist attractions of Mandu include Ashrafi Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Jahaz Mahal and the Baz Bahadur's Palace. In the evening visit the Roopmati's Pavilion. This pavilion is a major tourist attraction and offers many scenic views. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Next morning after breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Mandu. The major tourist attractions of Mandu include Ashrafi Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Jahaz Mahal and the Baz Bahadur's Palace. In the evening visit the Roopmati's Pavilion. This pavilion is a major tourist attraction and offers many scenic views. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13: Mandu – Bhopal
Post breakfast, leave for Bhopal. Bhopal is known as the City of Lakes for its various natural as well as artificial lakes. As you reach Bhopal, get accommodated at one of our listed hotels. After resting and relaxing for a while in your hotel room, set out on a sightseeing tour of Bhopal. The major tourist attractions of Bhopal include Upper Lake, Shahpura lake, Kalika Mandir, Sair Sapata and the Van Vihar National Park. The Upper Lake is the largest artificial lake in Asia. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Post breakfast, leave for Bhopal. Bhopal is known as the City of Lakes for its various natural as well as artificial lakes. As you reach Bhopal, get accommodated at one of our listed hotels. After resting and relaxing for a while in your hotel room, set out on a sightseeing tour of Bhopal. The major tourist attractions of Bhopal include Upper Lake, Shahpura lake, Kalika Mandir, Sair Sapata and the Van Vihar National Park. The Upper Lake is the largest artificial lake in Asia. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 14: Bhopal – Sanchi – Bhopal/span>
Post breakfast, leave for Sanchi. As you reach Sanchi, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After resting and relaxing for a while, set off to visit Sanchi stupas. These Stupas are the most magnificent structures of ancient India. Later in the day, visit the major attractions of Sanchi covering Ashoka Pillar, Buddhist Vihar, Sanchi Museum and the Gupta Temple. In the evening drive back to Bhopal for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Post breakfast, leave for Sanchi. As you reach Sanchi, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After resting and relaxing for a while, set off to visit Sanchi stupas. These Stupas are the most magnificent structures of ancient India. Later in the day, visit the major attractions of Sanchi covering Ashoka Pillar, Buddhist Vihar, Sanchi Museum and the Gupta Temple. In the evening drive back to Bhopal for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 15: Bhopal – Pachmarhi
In the morning after breakfast leave Pachmarhi. Along the way visit the Bhimbetka caves. The paintings in over 500 caves depict the life of the pre-historic dwellers, featuring vivid and panoramic detailing. After the visit, continue your drive to Pachmarhi. On reaching Pachmarhi, check-in at one of our listed hotels. Spend the rest of the day relaxing in your hotel room. In the evening take a leisurely walk to explore the local area of Pachmarhi. Retire for the night in the hotel.
In the morning after breakfast leave Pachmarhi. Along the way visit the Bhimbetka caves. The paintings in over 500 caves depict the life of the pre-historic dwellers, featuring vivid and panoramic detailing. After the visit, continue your drive to Pachmarhi. On reaching Pachmarhi, check-in at one of our listed hotels. Spend the rest of the day relaxing in your hotel room. In the evening take a leisurely walk to explore the local area of Pachmarhi. Retire for the night in the hotel.
Day 16: Pachmarhi
Post breakfast, move out to explore Pachmarhi. It is a popular tourist retreat, being surrounded by beautiful forests, breathtaking waterfalls and serene pools. Later in the day visit the Rajat Pratap waterfall. In the evening proceed to Dhupgarh, the highest point in the Satpura range to witness the mesmerizing sunset. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay
Post breakfast, move out to explore Pachmarhi. It is a popular tourist retreat, being surrounded by beautiful forests, breathtaking waterfalls and serene pools. Later in the day visit the Rajat Pratap waterfall. In the evening proceed to Dhupgarh, the highest point in the Satpura range to witness the mesmerizing sunset. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay
Day 17: Pachmarhi - Jabalpur
In the morning after breakfast, drive to Jabalpur. As you reach Jabalpur, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After straitening your backs, leave for a sightseeing tour of Jabalpur. The major tourist attractions of Jabalpur include Madan Mahal, Sangram Sagar Lake, Rani Durgavati museum and Marble Rocks. Spend the evening as to your liking. Enjoy an overnight stay in the hotel.
In the morning after breakfast, drive to Jabalpur. As you reach Jabalpur, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After straitening your backs, leave for a sightseeing tour of Jabalpur. The major tourist attractions of Jabalpur include Madan Mahal, Sangram Sagar Lake, Rani Durgavati museum and Marble Rocks. Spend the evening as to your liking. Enjoy an overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 18: Jabalpur - Mumbai
In the morning after breakfast, in time transfer to Jabalpur railway station to board an overnight train to Mumbai.
In the morning after breakfast, in time transfer to Jabalpur railway station to board an overnight train to Mumbai.
Day 19: Mumbai
After breakfast embark on a guided tour to Mumbai major tourist destinations like Prince of Wales Museum, Marine Drive, Parliament House and Jain Temple. In the evening after dinner, transfer to the Mumbai airport to board a flight for onward destination.
After breakfast embark on a guided tour to Mumbai major tourist destinations like Prince of Wales Museum, Marine Drive, Parliament House and Jain Temple. In the evening after dinner, transfer to the Mumbai airport to board a flight for onward destination.
