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DAY 10 & 11 - Khajuraho - Varanasi
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for the flight to Varanasi.
Varanasi is probably one of the most ancient living cities in the world. From time immemorial it has been a great religious centre for Hindus and one of their most sacred places of pilgrimage, being visited by millions of people every year. Even today, the city has about 1,500 temples, the most important and famous of them being the Vishwanatha Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and check in. Evening at leisure. After breakfast the next day, half day day sightseeing tour of the city visiting Vishwanath Temple, Bharatmata Mandir, Birla Temple, etc. In the afternoon, travel to Sarnath - famous Buddhist pilgrimage where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Dinner and overnight at Varanasi.
DAY 12 - Varanasi - Moradabad
In the early morning, experience a boat ride on the holy River Ganges. After breakfast, checkout and transfer to the railway station to board the train to Moradabad. Overnight on board (dinner not included).
DAY 13 & 14 - Moradabad - Jim Corbett National Park
Early morning arrival at Moradabad. Drive to Jim Corbett National Park- India's first National Park, named after the famous hunter turned naturalist and conservationist. India's most successful programme for the protection of the national animal - the tiger. Spot a tiger, wild elephant, varieties of deer, sambhar, wild boar, leopard and bird life: green barbet, kingfisher, Indian pied hornbill, blossom-headed parakeet, grey tit, etc. Upon arrival, check in and breakfast at the Forest Rest House (inside the [ark). Late afternoon Jeep Safari. In the evening, watch a movie and slide show of Indian wild life. Early the next morning, set off on a two-hour elephant safari. Breakfast at Forest Rest House. The afternoon will be spent on a tower specially build to experience wild life. In the evening, go on a Jeep Safari. Dinner and overnight at Forest Rest House.
DAY 15 & 16 - Corbett National Park - Haridwar
After breakfast, check out and drive to Haridwar. Haridwar is probably the holiest city, which stands on the banks of the sacred Rver Ganges, at the point where the Ganges emerges from the Himalayas into the northern plains. Upon arrival, check in. In the evening, visit Har-Ki-Pauri and enjoy the sight of Aarti (evening prayer) being performed. After breakfast the next day, Mausa Devi, Bharat Matha Mandir and Pawan Dham are just a few of the temples we will visit. In the afternoon, take an excursion to Rishikesh. According to Hindu Mythology Sage Raibhya Rishi did a penance to please God who appeared as Hrishikesh. That was how the holy town of Rishikesh, situated on the banks of the Ganges, got its name. Visit Laxman Jhoola, a suspension bridge across the Ganges, Triveni Ghat where evening Aarti to Holy Ganges is performed and Ram Jhoola. Dinner and overnight at Haridwar.
DAY 17 - Haridwar - Delhi
After breakfast, check out and drive back to Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi, check in at the hotel. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Delhi.
DAY 18 - Departure
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the International Airport where you will be farewelled before leaving on your onward journey.
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After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Agra. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital city built by Emperor Akbar in 1569. The city was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces nearby. Then drive to Agra. On arrival, check-in. The rest of the evening is at leisure to explore the local market. After breakfast the next day, full day sightseeing tour of Agra visiting the world famous Taj Mahal, built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630. Legend says the tomb was built for his ,Queen Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their fourteenth child. Then visit Agra Fort, Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Dinner and overnight at Agra.