India is a land of rich culture and traditions, and India Mistica package aims at offering you a glimpse of just the same. Starting from a Jaipur tour, a city that is an epitome of architectural splendour, you will proceed to other historic cities like Fatehpur Sikri and Agra. The true essence of the journey lies in its religious stopovers, including the Jain pilgrimage centre Orchha, much-acclaimed Khajuraho, Buddhism hub Sarnath and last but not. Read more

After breakfast you will drive from Delhi to head for a Jaipur tour (approx 265 Kms / 06 hrs). Rajasthan’s kingdoms are an enduring legacy to India’s history. A land endowed with invincible forts, magnificent palaces ad waves of sand dunes and serene lakes. No other region in the country assembles the many paradoxes of India, as does the desert land of Rajasthan. By far it is the most colourful region in India. Upon arrival proceed to check in at your hotel and later in evening at leisure to explore colourful market Overnight stay at hotel Read more

After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive just outside Jaipur to the ancient capital of Amber to see the fabulous Amber Fort. Maharaja Mansingh, Mughal Emperor Akbar’s most successful General, started the construction of Amber Fort in the 17th century. Before the City Palace was constructed in Jaipur, Amber was the seat of power. The fort is surrounded by fortified battlements and overlooks the Moat Lake. Continue the Jaipur tour as an elephant (or Jeep) will spare you the trouble of reaching up to the fortress (Elephant ride is subject to availability) once on top, stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Many of the rooms have delightful wall paintings, with precious stones and mirrors inlaid in the walls. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single lamplight is reflected in the many mirrors, lighting up the room. While driving back to your hotel you will stop and see the `Palace of Winds’, otherwise known as Hawa Mahal. It is really an elaborate facade behind which the ladies of the court used to watch the daily goings on in the street below. It is extremely intricate in its pink sandstone carving. The cool wind blows through its facade of windows and latticed screens through which the queens of the court once viewed the streets of the city. Afternoon you will embark on a full Jaipur tour. Among the highlights to be seen while touring Jaipur include the City Palace, which is an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative art and carved doorways. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts, armoury, costumes, carpets and miniature paintings. Next on the Jaipur tour, walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur, built in 1726 and is one of the five such astronomical wonders built by Sawai Jai Singh and makes accurate predictions even to this day. Overnight stay at hotel. Read more

After an unforgetable experience in the Jaipur tour, enjoy the breakfast at hotel and drive to Agra (approx 240 Kms/ 5 Hrs) en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city, built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. It was abandoned soon after it was built when the local wells went dry and it remains today in much the same condition that it was over 300 years ago. Later continue drive to Agra for the Taj Mahal tour. Agra in terms of ambiance is still associated with its Mughal period. The Mughals besides being great rulers were also great builders and they preserved their best architectural wonders for Agra & its neighbourhood. It has many wonderful monuments and the Taj Mahal, the greatest of them all, is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture at its best. The massive but elegant Agra Fort, the delicate artistry of Itimad-ud-daulah’s tomb, the magnificent Taj and Akbar’s deserted capital, Fatehpur Sikri, are each unique and outstanding. Upon arrival proceed to check-in at the hotel and later in evening visit to local bazaar. Overnight stay at hotel Read more

Breakfast at hotel and full day visit of Agra city included Agra Fort and a Taj Mahal tour. Taj Mahal (closed on Friday) - The Taj Mahal is everything that has been said about it and more. Taking 22 years and 20,000 men to build, the white marble was quarried 200 miles away and was transported to the site by a fleet of 1000 elephants. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in mid-17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world. Though the Taj appears to be amazingly perfect from almost any angle, it is the close-up marble inlay work, which is really astounding. On the Taj Mahal tour you will have ample time to view and be mesmerized by this outstanding piece of architecture. Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture. Agra Fort - the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. This was the seat of Mughal rule and administration and the present structure owes its origins to Akbar who erected the walls and gates and the first buildings on the eastern banks of Yamuna River. Shah Jehan added the impressive quarters and the mosque while Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts. Visit its Hall of Public Audience and its Royal Pavilions. Overnight stay at hotel. Read more

After the Taj Mahal tour adventure, take an early breakfast and then you will be transferred to railway station to board train for Jhansi (Train AT 0817/ 1045 HRS) Upon arrival at Jhansi railway station and drive to Khajuraho (approx 170 Kms/ 04 Hrs), en route visit to Orchha, beautiful medieval town, was once the capital of Bundela Kings. Built along the banks of the river Betwa, through a rugged century side, it still retains the captivating air of a bygone era. Amongst the various imposing edificies, of particular interest are the Jehangiri Mahal, built by Raja Bir Singh Deo to commemorate the visit of the Moghul Emperor Jahangir, the Raj Mahal and the Laxmi Narayan temple, both noted for their fine frescoes and mural paintings Continue drive to Khajuraho. Khajuraho is known the world over for its temples, architecture and sculpture. The construction of these Temples are thousand-year old took a little over two centuries, in terms of architecture of these temples, they form the high peak of the north Indian 'nagara' style. Upon arrival check in at hotel Overnight stay at hotel Read more

Breakfast at hotel and proceed to visit famous erotic temples of Khajuraho, which represent some of the finest examples of temple architecture in Northern India. The remote location of Khajuraho meant that the temples were unharmed by Muslim invaders and as a result, the intricately fine carvings are in very good condition and are said to represent life in heaven. They were built during the mighty Chandela dynasty; the majority was constructed in a sudden burst of creative and religious energy, between the mid-10th and 11th centuries. After ruling for about 500 years the Chandela dynasty fell to the might of Islam and consequently the religious centre of Khajuraho was abandoned. The temples remain as a reminder of a society that believed in the full enjoyment of life, with all the senses being a path to nirvana. Of the eighty-five original temples only 22 remain, but many are in very good condition. You visit the Kandariya Mahadeva, the Chatrabhuj, Parswanath & Ghantai Temples, each remarkable for its design and architecture. In time transfer to Khajuraho airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport and transfer to hotel for check – in at hotel. In evening witness AARTI ceremony at the Ghats and enjoy the Rickshaw ride. Overnight stay at hotel ***** Please be informed that currently only Air India operating for Khajuraho / Varanasi sector and that too operates only thrice in a week (MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY) Read more

Early morning you will visit to the Ghats witnessing the Hindu pilgrims perform the rituals and following the centuries old tradition and belief that by dying in Varanasi or by immersing the mortal remains in the holy Ganges, it clears one from the birth circle and you are incarnated to human life in the next birth. You would be taking a boat cruise on the river Ganges around all the Ghats and stopping at the important ones. After sunrise, you will visit Kashi-Vishwanath Temple, the most sacred of shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, the patron deity of Varanasi. Reconstructed in the 18th century, its gold plating on the 'shikaras' was a gift of the one-eyed Sikh king, Maharaja Ranjit Singh; Bharat Mata Mandir, inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi is a unique temple dedicated to Mother India. It houses a relief map of India carved out of marble; and some other important temples. Later, you will be taken to an excursion tour of Sarnath, visit the buried Buddhist city of Sarnath, north-east of Varanasi – it is as holy to the Buddhists as Varanasi is to the Hindus. Having achieved enlightenment as Bodhgaya, Budhha came to Sarnath to preach his message of the way to niravana. Later, Ashoka, the great Buddhist emperor erected magnificent stupas and monasteries at Sarnath. What is visible today are the ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and one can visit a fine museum, which houses an excellent collection of Buddhist art and sculpture. Overnight stay at hotel Read more

After breakfast, you will be at leisure (Standard Check-out time is 1200 Hrs). Later in time transfer to Varanasi airport to board the flight for Delhi Upon arrival at Delhi airport, transfer to hotel for check – in at hotel Overnight stay at hotel

Breakfast at hotel and in time transfer to Delhi airport to board the flight for onward journey