5-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour with Khajuraho Kamasutra Temples

Itinerary

Day 1: New Delhi - Jaipur (4/5 Hrs Drive)

Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
Begin with pick-up at 8am from your desired place in Delhi, Gurugram (Gurgaon) or Noida. Take a half-day city tour of Delhi. Visit the 11th Qutub Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) - that gives the complex its name is an unmissable, soaring Afghan-style victory tower and minaret, erected by sultan Qutb-ud-din in 1193 to proclaim his supremacy over the vanquished Hindu rulers of Qila Rai Pithora.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Humayun's Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Humayun's Tomb (Unesco World Heritage site) - is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi. The arched facade is inlaid with bands of white marble and red sandstone, and the building follows strict rules of Islamic geometry, with an emphasis on the number eight.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lotus Temple, Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019 India
Lotus Temple (Closed on Monday) - Designed for tranquil worship, It is shaped like a lotus flower, with 27 delicate-looking white-marble petals. The temple was created to bring faiths together; visitors are invited to pray or meditate silently according to their own beliefs.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: India Gate, Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
This imposing 42m-high stone memorial arch was designed by Lutyens in 1921. It pays tribute to around 90,000 Indian army soldiers who died in WWI, the Northwest Frontier operations and the 1919 Anglo-Afghan War.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Parliament House, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
This circular, colonnaded building, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, was where the 1947 handover of power from Britain to the newly independent India took place, and parliament still meets here.

Pass By: Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajpath, New Delhi 110004 India
Rashtrapati Bhavan or President House is an official residence of the President of India.Formerly home to the British Viceroy, the President’s House has 340 rooms, with 2.5km of corridors, and it's fascinating to take a peek inside.

After that you will be taken to the 'Pink City' of Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check into your hotel.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Jaipur: 5 star - Hilton or similar / 4 star - Four Points by Sheraton or similar

Day 2: Jaipur - Agra (4/5 Hrs Drive)

Stop At: Amber Fort, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
The magnificent, formidable, honey-hued fort of Amber (pronounced 'amer'), an ethereal example of Rajput architecture, rises from a rocky mountainside about 11km northeast of Jaipur, and is the city’s must-see sight. It comprises an extensive palace complex, built from pale yellow and pink sandstone, and white marble, and is divided into four main sections, each with its own courtyard.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
Photo Stop at Jal Mahal (Water Palace) - Near the cenotaphs of the maharanis of Jaipur and beautifully situated in the watery expanse of Man Sagar, is this dreamlike palace.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, Jaipur 302002 India
Photo Stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - Jaipur’s most distinctive landmark is an extraordinary pink-painted delicately honeycombed hive that rises a dizzying five storeys. It was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
The City Palace is the residence of the royal family. A complex of courtyards, gardens and buildings. There are palace buildings from different eras, some dating from the early 20th century. It is a striking blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
Jantar Mantar Observatory (a Unesco World Heritage Site) - is a collection of curving geometric buildings that are carefully calibrated to monitor the movement of the stars and planets.

Later be driven to the City of Taj Mahal, Agra. Upon arrival check inn to the hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Agra: 5 star - Jaypee Palace or similar / 4 star - Sarovar Crystal Premier or similar

Day 3: Agra sightseeing

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Agra 282001 India
At sunrise visit Taj Mahal (a Unesco World Heritage Site) - widely considered the most beautiful building in the world. Built by Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child in 1631.

Later back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Afternoon visit Agra Fort (a Unesco World Heritage Site) - is a historical fort along the bank of the Yamuna River in the city of Agra. Walking through courtyard after courtyard of this palatial red-sandstone and marble fortress, your amazement grows as the scale of what was built here begins to sink in.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mehtab Bagh, Nagla Devjit Etmadpur, Agra India
Evening proceed to a Photo Tour of Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh — the moonlit garden — believed to have been designed by Shah Jahan to view the Taj on moonlit nights, far away from the maddening crowd, The garden complex is situated on the left bank of Yamuna opposite to TajMahal. Here you can witness the sunset over the Taj Mahal.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Agra: 5 star - Jaypee Palace or similar / 4 star - Sarovar Crystal Premier or similar

Day 4: Agra - Jhansi (By Train) & Drive Khajuraho (4 Hrs Drive)

Stop At: Orchha Fort, Orchha India
After breakfast, check out and board train to Jhansi (0800/1045), and upon arrival, be met by your guide and driven to Khajuraho. En route, you'll visit the historic village of Orchha.
Duration: 5 hours

Pass By: Khajuraho Temples, Khajuraho India
After Orchha sightseeing continue drive to Khajuraho. Upon arrival check inn to the hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Khajuraho: 5 star - Radisson Jass Hotel or similar / 4 star - Ramada By Wyndham or similar

Day 5: Fly Khajuraho - To Your Onward Destination

Stop At: Khajuraho Temples, Khajuraho India
After breakfast we visit the exquisite 10th century temples of Khajuraho (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). The Khajuraho temples are one of the seven wonders of India, second only to the incredible Taj Mahal. The Khajuraho temples mainly in the limelight because of the incredible erotic art and carvings. The temples have become synonymous with love and erotica.

In the afternoon, check out from your hotel and be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.