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Explore rich cultural heritage and glorious past of India with this Historical India Tour Package brought to you by IndiaTravelTours.Net. This tour offers you wonderful opportunity to visit high aesthetic Indian heritage monuments in fascinating tourist destinations like Delhi, Agra, Khajuraho, Gwalior, Orchha, Bhopal, Aurangabad and Mumbai. Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate & Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi; Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri & Itmad-Ud-Daullah in Agra; and Ajanta & Ellora Caves near Aurangabad are highlights of this Historical India Tour Package designed by IndiaTravelTours.Net.

Duration : 14 Nights & 15 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Agra - Gwalior - Khajuraho - Orchha - Bhopal - Jalgaon - Ajanta - Aurangabad - Mumbai

Day 01 : Arrival - Delhi
Welcome to New Delhi, the capital city of India. Upon arrival at New Delhi International Airport, a representative from IndiaTravelTours.Net greets you and then transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax at hotel. Enjoy welcome dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, embark on your first day of historical India tour and explore heritage and popular tourist attractions of Old Delhi and New Delhi. Worth visit historical monuments in Delhi are Qutub Minar (the longest brick minaret in the world), Jama Masjid (the largest mosque in India), Red Fort (one of the most opulent mughal citadels in India built by emperor Shah Jahan), Humayun’s Tomb (the first garden tomb of India), India Gate (an imposing war memorial), Old Fort a.k.a Purani Quila, Safdarjang’s Tomb, Rajghat (the final resting place of Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi), etc. Other attractions in Delhi are Lotus Temple (one of seven wonders of India), Akshardham Temple (the largest Hindu temple in the world), Digambar Jain Temple, Chandani Chowk, Birla Temple, ISKON Temple, Lodhi Gardens, Buddha Jayanti Park, etc. In the evening enjoy Sound & Light Show at Red Fort. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. In the morning hour visit the terrific Akshardham Temple (world’s largest Hindu Temple Complex) and explore its attractions. After lunch leave for Agra by road. Agra is a beautiful and historical city located in the state of Uttar Pradesh alongside the Yamuna River. On arrival in Agra (the city of Taj Mahal), IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 04 : Agra
In the morning, enjoy battery van ride to the magnificent Taj Mahal. See the exceptional beauty of beautiful Taj Mahal at sunrise. Taj Mahal is one of the most visited historical monuments in India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Monument and also one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is the ultimate symbol of love built by mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the remembrance of his most beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Return back to hotel for breakfast. Later visit the splendid Agra Red Fort, built by mughal emperor Akbar. Also visit to the beautiful tomb monument - the Itmad-Ud-Daullah. This beautiful monument was built by mughal empress Noor Jahan in the memory of his father. The interiors of the Itmad-Ud-Daullah are considered as more beautiful than of the Taj Mahal. It is also known as the Baby Taj or the Little Taj or the Draft of the Taj Mahal. In the evening, explore colorful & bustling local bazaars of Agra City. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 05 : Agra - Excursion to Fatehpur Sikri and Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to Fatehpur Sikri - A UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the outskirts of Agra City. At Fatehpur Sikri, you will visit historical monuments like Panch Mahal, Birbal Mahal, Buland Darwaza (the largest gateway in the world), and ruins of ancient & historical monuments. Later, drive to Bharatpur to enjoy birding and world famous Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary also known as the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. In time return to Agra and check-in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 06 : Agra - Gwalior
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Travel by train to Gwalior - a famous city of Madhya Pradesh, India. Explore Gwalior’s attractions like ancient & historical fort and many Hindu temples. Gwalior Palace and Man Singh Palace are worth visit attractions of Gwalior. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 07 : Gwalior - Khajuraho
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to highly acclaimed aesthetic temple town of Khajuraho in the state of Madhya Pradesh. On the way visit the Govind Mahal at Datia. On arrival in Khajuraho, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 08 : Khajuraho
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed on full day sightseeing tours of architecturally beautiful temples of Khajuraho. Khajuraho Group of Temples has been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore temples and see exquisite sculptures. There are many erotic sculptures on the walls of Khajuraho temples. You will have wonderful opportunity to see many erotic sculptures depicting sensual & erotic scenes of love making couples. Enjoy rickshaw rides and walks through the rural lanes. In the evening enjoy Sound & Light Show on the premises of Khajuraho Temple Complex. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 09 : Khajuraho - Orchha
Take your breakfast at the hotel. Later drive to famous Panna National Park. Then leave for Orchha in Madhya Pradesh. Later visit Rajput Palaces and temples of late 16th and early 17th century. Check-in at your pre-booked hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 10 : Orchha - Bhopal
In the morning you will be transferred to Jhansi Railway Station to board train for Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. On arrival in Bhopal, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Visit to Museum of Man, Jama Masjid in the late afternoon to see a few examples of modern architecture. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 11 : Bhopal - Jalgaon
In the morning take excursion to world famous Sanchi Stupa and Buddhist Caves at Vidisha by road. In time you will be transferred to Railway Station to board train for Jalgaon. Dinner and overnight will be onboard the train.

Day 12 : Jalgaon - Ajanta - Aurangabad
Arrive this morning in Jalgaon and then drive to Ajanta located near Aurangabad City in the state of Maharashtra. Visit the world famous 6th century Buddhist excavations and frescoes of Ajanta Caves. Ajanta Caves are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, in the afternoon drive to Aurangabad, Maharashtra. On arrival in Aurangabad, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 13 : Aurangabad - Ellora - Aurangabad - Mumbai
Take your breakfast at the hotel. Later, visit the world famous Ellora Caves - UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Aurangabad and visit the famous Bibi-Ka-Makabara. In the late afternoon, you will be transferred to Aurangabad Airport to board flight to Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra and the financial capital of India. On arrival in Mumbai, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 14 : Mumbai
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for Mumbai sightseeing tour. Major tourist attractions in Mumbai are Victoria Terminus, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Kamala Nehru Park, Juhu Beach, Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Flora Fountain, Film City, Siddhi Vinayak Temple, Maha Laxmi Temple, Dhobi Ghat, Haji Ali Mosque, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 15 : Mumbai - Departure
Take your breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for half-day sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Thereafter, finish your last minute shopping. Relax. Enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by IndiaTravelTours.Net. In time you will be transferred to Mumbai International Airport to board flight for your home/onward destination. Historical India Tour ends.

Enjoy The 7 Wonders of India

Mr. Craig Taylor & Family, From Canada

We would like to thank you for making our last trip to India so thriving and enjoyable. As photographers our needs are many and detailed, but your office staff, guides and drivers worked very well to meet our constant demands.