Medieval Heritage Tour
Arrive in New Delhi. Our tour guide will accompany you to the hotel. Check in and rest. Overnight in New Delhi.
After breakfast visit local landmarks, including India Gate, Parliament House and Laxmi Narayan Temple. In the afternoon we will explore old Delhi and visit Rajghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Asia, and the Red Fort. In the evening enjoy the Sound and Light Show that takes place at the Red Fort. Overnight in New Delhi.
After a fruitful breakfast a private car will drive us to Agra to visit the world-famous Taj Mahal. Enjoy a tour of the mausoleum and UNESCO World Heritage site, followed by a visit of the Agra Fort. Check into the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast a private car will drive us to the city of Gwalior. We will visit the Jai Vilas Palace and admire the large baccarat chandeliers and a superb collection of antique furniture. We will also visit the magnificent Gwalior Fort, the Archeological Museum and the Man Mandir Palace. After a full day of touring, we will go to the hotel for check-in and overnight stay.
After breakfast we will transfer to Orchha, check into the hotel. This medieval city has been captured in stone and frozen in time leaving behind a rich historical legacy. We will visit the Orchha Fort Complex, Chaturbhuj Temple and the Chhatris. Overnight in Orchha.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and we will drive to Khajuraho. On arrival check into the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast visit Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stunning temples adorned with erotic sculptures built between 950 and 1050 AD. Overnight stay in Khajuraho.
After breakfast transfer to Khajuraho Airport and board the flight to Varanasi, the City of Light. Our tour guide will meet you at the airport and check into the hotel.
In the afternoon we will visit the Vishwanath Temple, the Bharat Mata Temple and the Archaeological Museum. In the evening enjoy Ganga Aarti, a ceremony performed by young priests at sunset. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast enjoy a boat cruise through the Holy River Ganges. Head back to the hotel, check out and transfer to the airport in time to board the flight to Delhi. Arrive in Delhi and catch your connecting flight back home.
Rock Heritage Tour
Land in Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, the country’s financial and commercial centre. Meet your tour guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Explore nearby areas on your own or rest. Overnight in Mumbai.
After breakfast we will visit iconic landmarks such as the Gateway of India, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the Taj Mahal Palace hotel, and the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum. After lunch we will visit the Elephanta Caves, an impressive labyrinth or rock-cut temples. Overnight in Mumbai.
Optional: Take an extra day to visit Bollywood and see the world’s second largest film industry up close.
After breakfast transfer to the airport and catch the flight to Aurangabad. Meet your tour guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
We will drive to Ellora Caves and admire the intricate rock-carving works of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monks on a 2 km escarpment, dating back to 600 – 1000 CE. Back in the city we will visit Bibi ka Maqbara Mausoleum that resembles the Taj Mahal in Agra. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast visit the Ajanta Caves that along with Ellora Caves, form one of the most famous cave structures in the world. Drive to Burhanpur and check into the hotel for overnight stay.
After lunch we will spend the day visiting local sites such as the Jama Masjid, Shahi Qila, Darga-E-Hakimi, Gurudwara Badi Sangat Badshahi Dus and Kundi Bhandara. Overnight at Burhanpur.
After breakfast we will drive to Maheshwar and check into the hotel. Visit the Maheshwar Fort and enjoy a boat ride along the Narmada River. Overnight in Maheshwar.
After breakfast we will take a day excursion to Mandu, a city best known for the Afghan-inspired architectural marvels. By the end of the day return to Maheshwar for overnight stay.
After breakfast we will drive to Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh region. Check into the hotel at arrival. Rest or explore the area at your own pace. Overnight at the hotel.
In the morning after breakfast visit the Bhojpur Temple. Follow with the Bhimbetka Caves that show early traces of human presence in the Indian Subcontinent.
In the afternoon we will return to Bhopal and visit local attractions: Taj-UI-Masajid, Gohar Mahal, and the Shaukat Mahal. Spend the night in Bhopal.
After breakfast we will drive to Sanchi to visit the Buddhist Stupas and the Udaygiri Caves. By the end of our visit we will drive back to Bhopal for overnight stay.
After breakfast transfer to the airport, catch a flight to Mumbai where you will connect to your flight home.
Temple Seeking Tour
Land in Bangalore and enjoy India’s most livable city, known by its pleasant weather, lakes and parks. Your tour guide will meet you at the airport. Transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest or explore nearby areas. Overnight in Bangalore.
After breakfast spend the morning exploring the city on your own. After lunch transfer to the airport and fly to Chennai. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
After breakfast we will explore the city by visiting the Kapaleeswara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Ashtalakshmi Temple, and the Government Museum. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Chennai.
In the morning we will drive to Kanchipuram and visit famous southern temples: Ekambeshwara Temple, Varadaraja Temple and Kailasanatha Temple. After visiting a silk weaving factory we will drive to Mahabalipuram. Check into the hotel and spend the evening free at leisure. Overnight stay.
After breakfast visit the Shore Temple, one of the oldest stone temples in South India, the Five Rathas which are a set of rock temples, and the Arjuna’s Penance. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
After breakfast we will proceed to Tanjore, the former capital of the Chola. We will visit Brihadeshwara Temple, Thanjavur Palace and Saraswati Mahal Library. Overnight Sstay at the hotel.
After breakfast we will drive to Trichy to visit the majestic RockFort Temple located on the summit of a 3 million-year-old rock. The temple can be reached by climbing 344 steps. We will pass by the Kallanai Dam and make our way back to Tanjore. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Tanjore.
After breakfast drive to Madurai. Here we will visit the Madurai Meenakshi Temple and the Nayak Palace. Watch the evening Aarti ceremonies at the Meenaskshi Temple. Overnight in Madurai.
After breakfast we will drive to Rameswaram and visit the majestic Ramanathaswamy Temple. Located on an island in the Gulf of Mannar and built in the 17th century, this temple is known for its corridors of 1200 granite pillars. Return to Madurai for overnight stay.
After breakfast transfer to Madurai Airport and catch your connecting flight.
