Gems of Central India

Depart from UK an overnight flight to Delhi.

Our company representative will escort you to your hotel in Delhi. Check-in at your hotel and relax. Enjoy the day at your leisure, indulging in activities of your choice like shopping sightseeing.

Morning train to Agra. Later visit the elegant Fort and the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by the Mughal King Shah Jahan in loving memory of his queen. One night stay in Agra.

A short train journey to Gwalior, dating from the 8th century and dominated by a massive hilltop fort overlooking the city. Within the Fort is the 9th century Teli Ka Mandir (Temple), the 15th century palace of Raja Man Singh, and a museum. Overnight stay in Gwalior.

A short train journey to Jhansi and drive to Khajuraho. Afternoon visit the famous Chandela rock cut temples built between 950 and 1050 A.D and frequently depicting erotic themes. Captain T S Burt discovered these temples in 1838. One night stay.

Drive to the medieval city of Orcha, situated on the banks of the Betwa River. Founded by Bundela rulers in 16th century, the palaces and the temples built by its rulers retain much of their pristine perfection. Afternoon city tour. Overnight stay in Orcha.

Morning drive to Jhansi and train to Bhopal. The present city was built in the 18th century on the ruins of the 11th century city named Bhojapal. Afternoon city tour visiting the beautiful palaces and mosques. Stay for two nights.

Full day tour visiting Sanchi, an important seat of Buddhism. Also visit Bhimbetka, where over 500 caves have paintings of prehistoric man.

After breakfast drive to Indore for lunch. Continue on to Mandu and Dhar for a 2 nights stay.

Explore the ancient city of Mandu, an architectural gem. Mandu was once one of the largest fortified cities of the world and was also know as the city of joy.

Morning drive to Indore. Built by Rani (Queen) Ahillyabai, one of the greatest queens of Indian history. Afternoon city tour includes a visit to the famous Kanch (glass) Mandir. One night stay.

A long but interesting drive to Aurangabad, the take off point for visiting the great art treasures of Ajanta and Ellora. Two night stay.

A full day excursion to visit the Ajanta caves dating back to 200 B.C and A.D 600. The caves contain remarkable murals paintings and some excellent sculptures.

Morning visit to the famous Ellora caves stretching about 2 kms from north to south. The cave temples (34) were carved out of the hill with hand tools and date back to the 9th century. Afternoon flight to Mumbai, transfer to your hotel for one night.

Transfer to the International airport in Mumbai towards your onward journey to UK with sweet memories.