SPLENDORS OF NORTH & CENTRAL INDIA 10 Nights / 11 Days Delhi
The Capital City of India
SPLENDORS OF NORTH & CENTRAL INDIA 10 Nights / 11 Days The Holy Ganges
Varanasi
SPLENDORS OF NORTH & CENTRAL INDIA 10 Nights / 11 Days Khajuraho Temples
Central India
SPLENDORS OF NORTH & CENTRAL INDIA 10 Nights / 11 Days Panna National Park
Central India
SPLENDORS OF NORTH & CENTRAL INDIA 10 Nights / 11 Days Taj Mahal
Agra
SPLENDORS OF NORTH & CENTRAL INDIA 10 Nights / 11 Days Amer Fort
Jaipur
Delhi – Varanasi – Khajuraho – Panna National Park – Orchha – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi

Overview of the Luxury Journey :

Splendors of North & Central India : 10 Nights / 11 Days

Vivid experiences on this luxury travel include visits to some of the most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites, sensuality on the walls of temples and faiths and beliefs of Hinduism. ­

During this private & exclusive journey of 11 days, you shall explore and experience Delhi (the capital of India) is an amalgamation of old and new, Agra is the city of world famous Taj Mahal and Jaipur or Pink City (the capital of Rajasthan) is known for its regal splendor of palaces and forts. Khajuraho is a place that breathes sensuality, where each stone speaks of ancient dust throbs with passion. Experience Hinduism in its authenticity in Varanasi, the sacred city where rivers are worshipped as mother and cremation at the banks relieves from cycle of birth and death. This journey will also take you to lesser known Panna National Park in central India which has vivid flora & fauna in abundance along with high possibility of spotting a Royal Bengal tiger. On this journey, expertly navigate the colorful and often chaotic scenes of India in replete style with private touring and stays at top luxury hotels.

This itinerary is an example. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or we shall be glad glad to customize an itinerary with your specific preferences.  

Highlights of the Luxury Journey : Splendors of North & Central India

  • Your own personal guide & Private vehicle at your complete disposal
  • Free Wi-fi connectivity and un-limited bottled mineral water through-out the journey
  • Rickshaw ride through the narrow alleys in Chandni Chowk – Old Delhi
  • Gourmet dinner at Bhukhara Restaurant famous for North-western frontier cuisines
  • A unique experience showcasing the very essence of Hinduism – Subah E Benaras
  • Private boat rides with musicians in concert exclusively for you
  • A special puja – Yanjna
  • Exclusive & private jeep safari in Panna National Park
  • Temples of Khajuraho
  • Heritage walk with the views of Taj Mahal
  • Hi-Tea at Skydeck restaurant with the views of Taj Mahal at Sun-set.
  • Wildlife safaris in an exclusive & private jeep with your own naturalist
  • Glimpse of ancient step-well of Abhaneri.
  • Elephant ride to Amber Fort.
  • Explore local bazar with an expert of Rajasthani culture.
  • Tying of Turban at City Palace in Jaipur
  • Cooking Class
  • Comfort of a VIP Lounge at the airport

Know More About Your Luxury Journey : Splendors of North & Central India

Day 1

Arrive at New Delhi International Airport

Arrive Delhi International airport. Your Tour Experience Manager shall meet you upon arrival for further transfer to your hotel. After a short relax and briefing of your whole luxury journey.

Delhi is a delight for all travelers as offers so many different experiences. We have listed a few highlights which you should experience. However, we shall be glad to customize your visits in Delhi as per your specific preferences of experiences listed in detail in the featured cities at the end of this webpage.

If time permits, your first introduction to Delhi shall start with a walk in Connaught Place and visiting a Sikh Temple.

Welcome to India

Sikh Temple

Culinary Experiences in Delhi

Overnight at your luxury hotel in Delhi.

Day 2

Delhi

After breakfast in the hotel, meet with your personal guide and after a small briefing of the day, proceed for a full day tour of Old & New Delhi. Below are some of the important highlights of the day. You can experience all or just let us know to customize your day as per your specific preference.

Humayun's Tumb

Jama Mosque & Old Delhi

Akshardham Temple

President's House

India Gate & Parliamentary Buildings

Artesian & Markets of Delhi

Lotus Temple

Overnight at your luxury hotel in Delhi.

Important : Lotus Temple & Akshardham Temple remain closed for visitors on every Monday.

Day 3

Delhi to Varanasi  (Flight/1.5 Hours)

After breakfast, We will take you to domestic terminal of airport in Delhi for an afternoon flight of around 1.5 hours to The Sacred City of Varanasi. Before the flight, visit another architectural marvel in Delhi – The Qutub Minar , tallest minaret in Asia.

Arrive Varanasi Airport. Your Tour Experience Manager shall meet you upon arrival for further transfer to your hotel. After a short relax and briefing of your whole luxury journey to Varanasi, you will start exploring this sacred city.

“Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together” – Mark Twain

Varanasi is a delight for all travelers as offers so many different experiences. We have listed a few highlights which you should experience. However, we shall be glad to customize your visits in Varanasi as per your specific preferences of experiences listed in detail in the featured cities at the end of this webpage.

Qutub Minar

Evening Aarti(Puja)

Evening Boat Ride in Ganges

Culinary Experiences in Varanasi

Overnight at your luxury hotel in Varanasi. Though there is no dress code to visit the ghats. However, keeping in mind that Varanasi is a spiritual city where lot of Hindu pilgrims come to offer their prayers, it is recommended to wear dress which covers the arm & knee, for both ladies & gentleman.

Day 4

Varanasi

Day starts a bit early with a mesmerizing experience of Subah-E-Benaras (mornings of Varanasi) followed by morning boat ride with a music concert on the boat. Before you return to your hotel for breakfast, learn the Hindu way for wellbeing when you perform special puja & rituals of Yajna with a priest or Brahmin at the banks of holy river.

Below are some of the important highlights of the day. You can experience all or just let us know to customize your day as per your specific preference.

Subah-E-Benaras

Yajna-Hindu way for wellbeing

Sarnath - The Buddhist City

Spirituality on the ghats on Varanasi

Overnight at your luxury hotel.

Day 5

Varanasi – Khajuraho – Panna National Park (Flight /1.5 Hours + 1 hour by road)

Today, before you continue your onward travel to Khajuraho, be blessed by a darshan of Kashi Vishwanath Temple and experience the chaotic winding lanes of Varanasi.

After breakfast at your hotel in Varanasi, We will take you to airport for a short flight to the city of erotic temples of Khajuraho in Central India and to nearby Panna National Park.

Arrive Khajuraho and drive for about an hour to your luxury jungle lodge in Panna National Park in Central India.

Panna National Park

Pashan Garh - A Taj Safari Lodge

Overnight at your luxury jungle lodge – Pashan Garh.

Day 6

Panna National Park – Khajuraho ( 55 Kms/1 hour)

Wake-up early and be ready to head out on a wildlife safari in your private Jeep with a naturalist to sight the big cat – Royal Bengal Tiger and possible close encounters with many more wildlife in natural space.

Return to your jungle lodge and after a leisurely breakfast, drive for about an hour to Khajuraho – The City of Erotic Temples.

Jeep Safari in Panna National Park

Western Group of Khajuraho Temples

Sound & Light Show

Overnight at your luxury hotel in Ranthambore.

Day 7

Khajuraho – Orchha – Jhansi – Agra (175 Kms/4 hours + Train for 2.5 hours)

Post your breakfast at your 5 star hotel in Khajuraho, check-out and continue your travel to your dream destination – Agra. However, before leaving Khajuraho, visit Eastern Group of Temples in Khajuraho dedicated to another religion which was born in India-Jainism. Continue your journey by road travel of about 3.5 Hours to Jhansi en-route visiting medieval small town of Orchha. Orchha Fort is a blend of Bundelkhand and Mughal architecture. Numerous cenotaphs dot the vicinity of the fort and the Betwa river. Elsewhere about the town there is an unusual variety of temples and tombs, including the Chaturbhuj temple, which is built on a vast platform of stone. After late lunch in Orchha, transfer to Jhansi railway station to experience a train journey by the fastest train in India – Gatiman Express to Agra.

Arrive Agra late in evening and transfer to your luxury hotel.

Eastern Group of Khajuraho Temples

Orchha

A Train Journey in India

Overnight at your luxury hotel in Agra.

Important to remember : Though there is no dress code to visit Taj Mahal, however we recommend that you prepare your Indian dress like Sari for women and Kurta-Payzama for gentlemen to visit the most photographed monument – Taj Mahal.

Day 8

Agra

Wake-up early to visit the most beautiful and architectural marvel in white marble – Taj Mahal at sunrise.

Below are some of the important highlights of the day. You can experience all or just spend your time in enjoying some of the below sites. Your private guide shall assist you to make a suitable collection of experiences.

Important : Taj Mahal remains closed for visitors on every Friday.

Taj Mahal - The Highlight of the Tour

Agra Fort

Taj Mahal at Sun set from Mehtab Bagh

Culinary Experiences In Agra

Overnight at your luxury hotel.

Day 9

Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Abhaneri – Jaipur (260 Kms /07 Hours)

After breakfast, drive to Jaipur with en-route stop at Fatehpur Sikri.

Later , drive to Pink City Jaipur en-route visiting centuries old step well Chand Baori at small village of Abhaneri.

Arrive Jaipur or Pink City which is this royal city. Check-in at hotel. Arrive Jaipur and check-in hotel.

Fatehpur Sikri - The Deserted City

Chand Baori at Abhaneri

Culinary Experiences In Jaipur

Overnight at your luxury hotel.

Day 10

Jaipur

After breakfast at your hotel, explore one of the most colourful cities of India – Jaipur which is also famous for the grandeur of its palaces & forts. Below are some of the important highlights of the day. You can experience all or just spend your time in enjoying some of the below sites. Your private guide shall assist you to make a suitable collection of experiences.

Amber Fort

City Palace

Observatory

Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds

Patrika Gate

Albert Museum

Bazars of Jaipur

Cooking Class in Jaipur

Overnight at your luxury hotel.

Day 11

Jaipur – Delhi to onward journey

After breakfast, visit Galtaji also known as Monkey temple built in 15th century before driving to New Delhi International Airport for your onward flight to home. Enjoy our hospitality at a VIP lounge at airport where you can have shower, beverages and food before a long flight to home.

Alternatively, you can either take one of our recommended extensions tours or continue to some other destinations of your choice.

Galta Ji

VIP Lounge at airport

Post your luxury journey – Splendors of North & Central India, You can have various options for an extension tour of couple of days more.  Jaipur is well connected by domestic flights from many other tourist destinations in India. You can terminate your main journey in Jaipur and can continue to explore India more. Some of the options are :
Option : 1 – Three nights extension tour to Rishikesh – The Yoga Capital of India
Option : 2 – Two nights extension tour to Udaipur – The Romantic City of India
Option : 3 – Two nights extension tour to Jaisalmer – The Sun City of India
Option : 4 – Two nights extension tour to Amritsar – The Spiritual city of Sikhism
Here are the details of possible itineraries for each option of extension tour :

Special moments are best lived at this iconic modern palace hotel ” The Leela Palace” in the capital city of India. Hotel has various options to make your special occasion , a memorable one.

Day 1

Arrive at New Delhi International Airport

Arrive Delhi International airport. Our representative shall meet you upon arrival for further transfer to your hotel.

If time permit, after relax at the hotel, We shall be glad to do a small briefing of your luxury journey followed by an orientation tour visiting :

“Popup of Gurudwara ” with image and name.

Overnight at your Luxury Hotel.

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