15N/16D

New Delhi-Jaipur-Agra-Gwalior-Orchha-Bhopal-Mandu-Mumbai

Welcome in India. In the evening, witness the sound and light show at the Red Fort.

Daylong sightseeing tour of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad) and Lutyen's Delhi (New Delhi). The evening is free to shop around Connaught Place.

Drive to Jaipur with a lunch break at Neemarana Fort Palace on the way. In the evening walk through the Pink City to shop in its colorful bazaaras.

Daylong sightseeing tour of the City Palace Complex and Amber Fort. Visit to a local farmhouse for authentic Rajasthani dinner.

In the morning take a walking tour of some of the interesting streets and squares of the Pink City to catch a glimpse of the daily routine of its people, this includes attending the prayer service at Sri Govind Devji temple. You have the option of taking a day tour to Sanganer town (to visit the block printing factories) or to have lunch at the Samode Palace. Watch the sunset over Jaipur from the imposing Nahargarh fort.

On the way to Agra visit the well-preserved capital of Akbar- Fatehpur Sikri. At Agra visit the unsurpassed Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Board the morning train to Gwalior. Visit Tansen's tomb, Jai Vilas Palace and the massive Gwalior fort. The sound and light show in the evening at Man Mandir Palace of the fort is highly recommended.

Drive to Shivpuri National Park in the dense deciduous forest to watch the wildlife. Drive further towards Jhansi to reach Orchha. A virgin picturesque site located on the banks of the Betwa River. The place has beautiful palaces and chambers.

Visit the Fort, Raj Mahal Palace, Raj Praveen Mahal Palace, Jehangir Palace and the Royal Chhattries (cenotaphs). Visit the Raja Ram temple, the only temple where Lord Ram is worshipped as a King.

Transfer to Jhansi station to board the train to Bhopal. After arrival visit the impressive Bharat Bhawan and Birla temple.

Day excursion to Sanchi, to see the Buddhist Stupa, Vidisha, an ancient trading town that is now deserted and Udaigiri caves that contain remnants of rich art of the Gupta period. OR Day excursion to Bhojpur to visit the impressive Shiva temple and to Bhimbhetka to see the pre-historic paintings.

Take the flight to Indore and on arrival transfer to your hotel in Mandu and you can spend the rest of the day relaxing.

A tour around Mandu a place of historic monuments made legendary in the love story of Rani Roopmati and Baz Bahadur.

Excursion to Maheshwar, a prosperous ancient holy city located on the beautiful banks of the Narmada River. Visit the Ghats on the river to watch the interesting rituals being performed. Then visit the palace of Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar of Indore. Return to the hotel by evening.

In the morning transfer to Indore airport for the flight to Mumbai. Visit the important attraction in the city, which include Dhobi Ghat, Crawford market, Marine drive and the old mansions of Colaba area.

You are free to explore the city till the time of departure. Transfer to airport for departure flight.