Incredible Taj Mahal with Orchha

Itinerary

Day 1: New Delhi - Gwalior (By Train)

Stop At: Jahangir Mahal, Bhadbhada Road, Orchha 472246 India
Jahangir Mahal is a massive stronghold of architectural richness built in the 17th century by the ruler of Orchha- Madhya Pradesh Vir Singh Deo for the one day visit of his friend, 'Mughal emperor Jahangir'. The four storey masterpiece has numerous rooms with arched courtyards and windows while a steep climb to the top floor offers a rewarding view of the countryside.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh 472246, India
An unconventional blend of a fort and a temple moulds, Laxmi Temple in Orchha is an imposing sight to behold. Built for Lakshmiji, the Goddess of wealth, inner chambers were built for pilgrims but strangely there is no idol of the Goddess in the temple. The canon slots on its roof are another curious feature.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Raj Mahal The Palace, Near Chandra Shekhar Azad Park, Orchha Jhansi Rd, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh 472246, India
The aristocratic residence of the erstwhile kings of Orchha, Raj Mahal palace is a fine example of the Bundela Rajput style of architecture completed in 16th century. The palace's interior is widely admired for its historical magnificence, especially Diwan-e-Khas for its motifs, fine detailing and the murals.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Betwa River, Orchha India
River Betwa is an integral part of Orchha. Also known as Vetravati, the river has found ample mention in the epic Mahabharata. The great Orchha cenotaphs magnificently rest on the banks of this shimmering Yamuna tributary.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chaturbhuj Temple, Near Laxminarayan Temple, Orchha 472246 India
Constructed to enshrine lord Ram but later dedicated to the four armed deity lord Vishnu, Chaturbhuj Temple is the most imposing structure in Orchha with incredible legends. It is highly unusual among Hindu temples with marvellously carved ceilings & pillars, numerous windows, and very spacious cross-shaped foundation.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Best Heritage hotel in Orchha City

Day 2: Orchha - Agra (Taj Mahal) via Gwalior Fort by Road

Stop At: Gwalior Fort, Gwalior India
Gwalior Fort is a hill fort near Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, central India. The fort has existed at least since the 10th century, and the inscriptions and monuments found within what is now the fort campus indicate that it may have existed as early as the beginning of the 6th century. The fort has been controlled by a number of different rulers in its history.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Before capture by the British, the last Indian rulers to have occupied it were the Marathas.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Itmad-ud-Daula, Moti Bagh, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282006, India
Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the "Baby Taj", the tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Night stay in 4 star hotel in Agra

Day 3: Agra - Delhi by Road

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Agra 282001 India
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan, the builder.
Duration: 2 hours

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