North East India
Day 1 - Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi airport, you will be met with India Personal Tours representative who will be holding a placard displaying your name on it. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Ahmedabad.
Day 3 - Delhi - Agra [4h]
After breakfast drive to Agra. Arrive and check into your hotel. Later visit of Agra Fort and Mehtab Garden. You can also take an evening stroll in the food street of Agra.
Day 5 - Gwalior & Orchha [3h]
After breakfast drive to Orchha. On the way visit of Veer Singh Palace in Datia [also known as Datia palace]. It is a palace where no one lived ! It is only made out of stone and bricks without any use of wood or iron. Continue drive towards Orchha. Arrive and check into your hotel. Later visit of Orchha Palace and temples.
Day 7 - Khajuraho
Visit of Eastern and Western group of temples. In the evening you can watch sound and light show in temple complex.
Day 9 - Sanchi & Udaigiri caves
Excursion to Sanchi and Udagiri caves.
Sanchi is synonymous with Buddhist Stupas - hemispherical structures typically containing relics of the Buddha or his followers. The Stupas of Sanchi were constructed on the orders of Emperor Ashoka to preserve and spread the Buddhist philosophy. The numerous stupas, temples, monasteries and an Ashokan pillar have been the focus of interest and awe for global audiences as well. In fact, UNESCO has given the status of 'World Heritage Site' to the Mahastupa. Return to hotel in the evening.
Day 11 - Bhopal & Indore
Drive to Indore. Arrive and check into your hotel. Later visit of Rajwada which is an elaborate 18th century royal residence. In the late evening we will visit Sarafa bazar which is known as Indore's street food night market.
The cheerful and chaotic festivity on the streets of Sarafa is mesmerising.
The street, that otherwise is largely an area for selling jewellery, converts into a fully pedestrian one with people from Indore and tourists in equal numbers visiting it at night.
Day 13 - Indore & Burhanpu
After breakfast drive to Burhanpur. Burhanpur was once the cultural capital of the Mughals. Its architectural gems have inspired the Taj Mahal
and other iconic monuments. One of the finest examples of Burhanpur’s secular spirit can be seen at the Jama Masjid, which has a beautifully carved mihrab (niche) with inscriptions in both Arabic and Sanskrit.
The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan is said to have spent a lot of time in Burhanpur. He was the one who added the famous hamam (royal bath) to the Shahi Qila, so that his wife, Begum Mumtaz Mahal could enjoy luxurious baths. Mumtaz Mahal is said to have died in this palace during childbirth. In his grief, Shah Jahan wanted to build the Taj Mahal in Burhanpur but due to the lack of marble, it had to be built in Agra.
Today, Burhanpur is famous for three things—kela (banana), kapda (cloth), aur kapaas (cotton). Later visit of ASIRGARH FORT: DOORWAY TO THE DECCAN. Steeped in legends, a strategically located hilltop fort coveted by generations of rulers. Asirgarh was one of the seven unconquered forts of India. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 15 - Ellora caves & Mumbai
Morning visit of Ellora caves and Daultabad Fort. In the evening transfer to the airport. Fly to Mumbai. On arrival, our local driver will meet and transfer you to hotel.
Day 12 - Mumbai & Depart
As per your flight schedule, we will transfer you to the airport. Fly back home.
Day 2 - Delhi
In Delhi, we can plan your sightseeing as per your interests and desire. Driver and tour guide will be totally flexible to take you to places of interests desired by you. We recommend you to enjoy a half day walking tour of Old Delhi which will give you an authentic experience to witness cultural and architectural aspects of Old Delhi. A cycle Rickshaw ride is also highly recommended. The second half of the day you can dedicate to visit Qutab Minar, India Gate, Humayun's tomb, drive past President house and Parliament building.
Day 4 - Agra & Gwalior [2h]
Sunrise visit of Tajmahal. [in Dec and Jan due to heavy fog you may not get a good sunrise view] Return to hotel for breakfast and shower. Drive to Gwalior. Arrive and visit of Gwalior fort and Tansen tomb. If you like you can also visit Scindia Museum. Evening stroll in Maharaj Bada and Sarafa Bazaar and its food street.
Day 6: Orchha & Khajuraho [4h]
Drive to Khajuraho. Arrive and visit of Eastern group of temples. In the evening enjoy sound and light show. Overnight at hotel in Khajuraho.
Day 8 - Khajuraho, Jhansi & Bhopal [4h]
Drive to Jhansi station. Arrive and take the express train to Bhopal.
On arrival, our local driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight.
Day 10 - Bhojpur & Bhimbetka
After breakfast excursion to Bhojpur and Bhimbetka. Lunch with is near Bhimbetka in MP tourism restaurant.
Bhojpur: Founded by Parmar king of Dhar in the 11th century. Due to reason unknown, the temple was not completed and the earthen ramp used to raise it to some level still stands.
Bhimbetka rock shelters: It is an archaeological site that spans the prehistoric palaeolithic and Mesolithic periods, as well as the historic period.
Within massive sandstone outcrops, above the comparatively dense forest, are five clusters of natural rock shelters, displaying paintings that appear to date from the Mesolithic Period right through to the historical period.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 12 - Indore & Mandu
After breakfast drive to Mandu.
Mandu: Is a city existing since the 6th century. This abandoned city from the Mughal era is spread over a 2,000 feet high hilltop and surrounded by a 45 kilometre stretch of wall.
The city of Mandu is adorned with spell-binding Afghan architecture surrounded by baobab trees, native to Africa. The grand palaces are still alive with royal romance while the gateways (darwazas) speak of a history of imperial conquests. A walk through Mandu will leave you awe-struck, the way you used to be listening to stories from grandparents. Visit of Royal enclave consisting of various palaces and mosques. Also, visit Rupmati pavilion with a fascinating history of Bajbahdur and queen Rupmati. Drive back to Indore. Overnight.
Day 14 - Burhanpur, Ajanta Caves & Aurangabad
At 7:30 am drive to Ajanta caves [120 km/2 h]. Visit of Buddhist caves. Later in the afternoon drive to Aurangabad. Arrive and check into your hotel. Overnight in Aurangabad.
Day 16 - Mumbai
As per your interests we can arrange sightseeing in Mumbai. We recommend half day city orientation tour and half day slum tour to Dharavi slums.
Mumbai half day local sightseeing will include: Gateway of India, Colaba, Marine drive, CST terminus
All of our sample tours can be customised to suit your personal preferences,
or request your own personal tour of India.