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Day: 01 Arrival Delhi
On arrival, you will be met by our representative & transferred to hotel. Apart from being the Capital of world's largest democracy, Delhi is a fascinating city with pleasant contradictions. Evening free to stroll down the city streets. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day: 02 Delhi jaipur( 260 Kms)
Late morning tour to the city covering the 13th century Qutab Minar and the 4th century Iron Pillar nearby. Then visit India Gate, a memorial for those who laid down their lives in the World War I. See the official residence of the president of India, Rashtrapathi Bhawan, Parliament House and other government buildings. Afternoon visit to Red Fort, built by Shahjahan in red sandstone, on the banks of Yamuna River. The fort has within itself Diwan - i - Am - the pillared Hall of Public Audience, Diwan-i-Khas - the Hall of Private Audience and the Pearl Mosque. Visit the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque and the famous bazaars of Chandni Chowk. Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Jaipur. Check in to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel. Jaipur was founded by Raja jai Singh II, the 18th century Rajput king. Known as the Pink City, it is replete with magnificent palaces, forts and gardens.

Day: 03 Jaipur
After taking leisurely breakfast visit the Amber Fort and Palace and have a joy ride on an elephant. Set on a hill, Amber Fort was the capital of the princely state of Jaipur until 1728. The fort houses Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors), and several beautiful marble palaces. Visit the famous Hawa Mahal, or "Palace of Winds". Afternoon tour to Jaigarh and Nagargarh Forts. Also take a trip to the Jantar Mantar, one of the five observatories built by Raja Jai Singh II. Overnight stay at the hotel

Day: 04 Jaipur Agra( 260 kms)
Morning depart for Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. Often referred to as "India's Pompeii", city of Fatehpur Sikri served as the capital of the Mughal empire from 1570 to 1586. Built by Akbar, the city was abandoned due to scarcity of water. The finest monuments within city area are the Diwan - i - Am, Diwan - i - Khas, Panch Mahal, Birbal's Palace, Buland Darwaza and the tomb of famous Sufi Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti. Buland Darwaza was built in 1575 to commemorate the exploits of Akbar in Gujarat. After reaching Agra transfer to the hotel and check in at the hotel. Evening visit to relish the wonderful sight of Taj Mahal at sunset. Overnight stay in Agra.

Day: 05 Agra
Morning visit to Sikandra, the tomb of Akbar. Also take an excursion to Itamad-Ud-Daula's tomb, precursor to the Taj Mahal. The tomb was built by Empress Noor Jahan, wife of Jehangir in memory of her father, Ghias-ud-din Beg, in 1622-25. Take a trip to the Agra Fort. Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day: 06 Agra Khajuraho viaOrcha
Morning depart by train to Jhansi. Assistance at railway station and transfer to Khajuraho via Orchha. Located on the banks of Betwa River set against the verdant hills and greenery, Orchha was the capital of the powerful Bundela kingdom. The place is unique in the sense that it has been successful in retaining its medieval charm. Overnight stay at Khajuraho.

Day: 07 Khajuraho
now a World Heritage Site, is a quiet place in Madhya Pradesh, is. The place has the proudest privilege of being home to the gorgeous temples, built by the Chandella rulers in the 10th century. That theses temples are wonderful feats of architecture is unquestioned. The eroticism of these temples has caught the world's attention. Visit the southern and eastern groups of temples. Parsvanath temple, of the eastern group, is the largest Jain temple. Kandariya Mahadev Temple of the Western Group, dedicated to Shiva, is the crowning glory of all the temples at Khajuraho. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day: 08 Khajuraho Varanasi
Morning proceed to the airport to take a flight to Varanasi. Check in to the hotel. Afternoon visit to Sarnath, where the Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. The event is known as the turning of the Wheel of Law in Buddhism. Also visit Choukhandi and Dhamek Stupas, ruins of 10th-century monasteries; Mahabodhi Society Temple and a Tibetan Temple. Have a glimpse at the rich collection of sculptures comprising numerous Buddha and Bodhisattva images. Ashokan pillar recording the visit of emperor Ashoka to Sarnath is an absolute must-see. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day: 09 Varanasi Lukhnow
A dawn visit to India's holiest river the Ganga. Enjoy boat ride on the river enjoying the serene sunrise. Walk past bathing ghats and see burning ghats where the Hindus cremate their dead. Now embark on the city tour, where you will visit Bharat Mata Temple, Benaras Hindu University and Vishwanath Temple. Evening transfer to the railway station to catch train to Lucknow. Overnight stay at the hotel

Day: 10 Lukhnow Kolkata
Morning sightseeing tour of Lucknow, the city of Nawabs, covering Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara and Shah Najaf Imambara. Visit the Residency, formerly the residence of the British officials. Also take a trip to Rumi Darwaza, Jama Masjid and Husainabad Picture Gallery. In the evening transfer to the airport to catcha flight to Calcutta (Kolkata). After raching Calcutta, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day: 11 Kolkata
After taking breakfast proceed on a full day sightseeing tour of the Calcutta city. Visit the imposing Victoria Memorial and the gothic St Paul's Cathedral and the eclectic Indian Museum. Proceed further north to find BBD Bagh, formerly called Dalhousie Square Drive past the Writers' Building and other office building. Howrah Bridge, Eden Gardens, Kali Ghat Temple, Ram Krishna Mission and Mother Teresa's Missionary of Charity are Calcutta's must-sees. Evening free to shop around. Overnight stay at hotel in Kolkata

Day: 12 Kolkata Bhubaneshwar
The morning is free at leisure until we transfer to the airport for a flight to Bhubaneshwar. Transfer to the hotel for overnight stay. Known as the "temple metropolis of India", Bhubaneshwar is the capital of the Indian state of Orissa. Home to the world-renowned Lingraj Temple it is one of the most planned cities in India.

Day: 13 Bhubaneshwar Embark
early morning on a full day sightseeing of the city by visiting Lingraja, Parasurameshwara, Mukteshwara and Brahmeshwar Temples. Afternoon trip to Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, one of the earliest specimens of cave architecture of India. Excavated in the 2nd - 1st century B.C by the famous Jaina king of Kalinga, Kharavela, these caves were the rain resorts of Jaina monks. Relish the lovely sunset on the small hill. Overnight stay at hotel in Bhubaneshwar.

Day: 14 Bhubaneshwar - Puri
Via Dhauli & Pipli After taking breakfast proceed to Puri en route the small villages of Pipli and Dhauli. Dhauli is the place where the Emperor Asoka renounced bloodshed and embraced Buddhism. Visit the Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda) and see the Rock Edicts excavated by the emperor Ashoka. The sculpted elephant atop the edict is representative of Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism after his Kalinga victory in 261 BC. Proceed towards to the colorful village of Pipili to see Orissan Handicrafts. After reaching Puri, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day: 15 Puri Konark Delhi
Leave before the sunrise to visit the Sun Temple at Konark. Visit the seashore where all the pilgrims are there to pray to Sun God after sunrise visit to the temple. After visiting depart for Bhubaneshwar to connect flight to Delhi. Upon arrival transfer will be provided from domestic to international airport to connect flight back home