Central India Train Tour

Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Gwalior, Khajuraho, Varanasi

Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Transfer to hotel. Overnight Delhi.

Day 02 Delhi
After breakfast city tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi covering Birla Temple, India gate, Parliament area, Government buildings, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar, Gandhi memorial, Jama Masjid. Overnight Delhi.

Day 03 Delhi / Jaipur
Morning transfer to New Delhi railway-station to catch the train for Jaipur. Arrive & transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur covering Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Royal Observatory & Bazaar. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Jaipur / Agra
Morning visit Amber Fort. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Ascend the Fort on Elephant back. Later transfer to railway-station to catch the train for Agra. Late evening arrive Agra. Transfer to hotel. Overnight Agra.

Day 05 Agra
After breakfast, half Day city tour visiting Taj Mahal, Red fort, Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb. Check-out at 1200 hrs. Evening free or visit Taj Mahal at sunset (optional). Overnight at Agra.

Day 06 Agra / Gwalior
After breakfast, transfer to railway-station to catch the train for Gwalior. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit the Man Mandir, Gujari Mahal (an archaeological museum), The fort, Temples of Sas-Bahu, Teli Ka Mandir, Jai Vilas Palace, Tomb of Gaus Mohammad and the Mausoleum of Tansen. Overnight at Gwalior.

Day 07 Gwalior / Jhansi / Khajuraho
After breakfast, transfer to railway-station to catch the train for Jhansi. Arrive Jhansi & drive to Khajuraho. Afternoon visit the world famous Khajuraho temples were built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050 AD. Overnight at Khajuraho.

Day 08 Varanasi
After breakfast, free at leisure till you transfered to airport for flight to Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel. Rest of the Day at leisure. Evening visit to Sarnath, the principle centre of Buddhism. It was here around 530 B.C that Buddha preached his 1st sermon after gaining enlightenment. Also visit Dhamekh and Dharmarajika stupas. Overnight Varanasi.

Day 09 Varanasi
Early morning boat ride on river Ganges to see the beautiful sunrise at Ganges. After breakfast visit Evening transfer to railway-station for overnight journey to New Delhi.

Day 10 Delhi
Morning arrive New Delhi & transfer hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight Delhi.

Day 11 Delhi / onward destination
Morning transfer to airport for flight back to home.