Day 01 Arrive - Delhi
Arrive: Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, the guests will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

  Day 02 Delhi - Pathankot - Dharamshala
Morning at leisure for own activities. Evening transfer to the railway station for train to Pathankot. Overnight on board.

Day 03 Arrive Pathankot - Dharamshala
Arrive Pathankot. Upon arrival in Pathankot, the guests will be met and transferred to Dharamshala (90 kms). Check into the hotel. Dharamshala - the hill resort, once very popular with the British, is today the residence and headquaters of His Holiness the 'Dalai Lama' who set up his government in exile at Mcleodgunj. The town rises in levels up the hill from 1250m to 2000m with the dramatic peaks of the Dauladhar rising above. Visit the Tashijong monastery - with a commanding view of the Kangra valley, this monastery is one of the several built after the Dalai Lama settled here. Tashijong also promotes arts like carpet weaving, tankha painting & block printing, and runs a school for young Tibetan children. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 Dharamshala - Amritsar
Morning drive to Amritsar (200 Kms). Upon arrival in Amritsar, check into the hotel. Afternoon visit Indo-Pak Wagah Border to watch the "Beating the Retreat" ceremony. A visit to the border is an interesting experience especially at Sunset, when the retreat ceremony takes place with the Border Security Force on the Indian Side and the Sutlej Rangers on the Pakistan side putting up a well coordinated and spectacular display. The Flags of the two nations are ceremoniously retrieved and lights are switched on marking the end of the day. Amidst thunderous applause today this point is the only land route open to approach Pakistan and central Asia. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Amritsar - Delhi
Morning sightseeing tour of Amritsar: Golden Temple: During Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign the lower half of the temple was decorated with marble while the entire upper half was inlaid with copper covered over by gold plate : hence its new name, the Golden Temple. Free kitchen and recitation of the divine word never cease here. Its four gates invite everyone from all directions. Jallianwala Bagh: Martyrs' Memorial built in the shape of eternal flame of liberty is situated on the outskirts of Golden Temple. Here, about 1500 to 2000 persons who were attending a peaceful meeting during the freedom movement fell under the bullets of the British General Dyer, on April 13, 1919. The British Queen Elizabeth II and her husband laid a wreath at the Memorial on 14 Oct.' 1997. Overnight at hotel Afternoon transfer to the railway station for train to Delhi. Upon arrival, the guests will be met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

  Day 06 Delhi - Agra
Morning drive to Agra (203 km). Upon arrival in Agra, check into the hotel. Afternoon visit Taj Mahal -This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child. (Taj Mahal is closed for tourist on Friday). Overnight at hotel.

  Day 07 Agra - Gwalior
Morning drive to Gwalior (120 kms). Upon arrival in Gwalior, check into your hotel. Afternoon Sightseeing tour of Gwalior.Tour includes the enormous 19th century Jai Vilas Palace - this Palace is famous for its ornate chandeliers & crystal. A few of the rooms have been converted into a museum filled with the Scindia dynasty memorabilia. Visit the huge Gwalior Fort - where a sun temple is believed to have been constructed within the area of the fort. Visit Man Mandir, which is a six-towered palace and forms the eastern wall of the fort. The fort has monuments dating back to 8th century AD onwards and is one of the largest forts in India. Also visit Gujri Mahal, a turreted palace of stone now houses the archaeological museum. Gwalior also offers the Tomb of Muhammad Ghaus, a saint worshipped by the Mughals & the Tomb of the famous musician Tansen. Overnight at hotel.

  Day 08 Gwalior - Orchha
Morning drive to Orchha (124 kms) en route visiting Datia. Upon arrival in Orchha check-in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Orchha, overlooked by the modern era, this beautiful medieval town, was once the capital of Bundela Kings. Built along the banks of the river Betwa, flowing through a rugged country century side, it still retains the captivating air of a bygone era. Amongst the various imposing edifices, of particular interest are the Jehangiri Mahal, built by Raja Bir Singh Deo to commemorate the visit of Moghul Emperor Jehangir, the Raj Mahal and the Laxmi narayan temple, both noted for their fine Frescoes and Mural paintings. Overnight at hotel.

  Day 09 Orchha - Khajuraho
Morning drive to Khajuraho (150 kms) and upon arrival, check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit the Eastern group of temples which consists of 3 Hindu and 3 Jain temples, their proximity attests to the religious tolerance of the times in general and of the Chandela rulers in particular. Overnight at hotel.

  Day 10 Khajuraho
Morning visit the most important and fascinating western group of temples. The temples of Khajuraho have been declared a 'world heritage' site by UNESCO in order to preserve the rich legacy of architecture, bequeathed to future generations by the Kings of the Chandela dynasty. These temples are famous for their intricate sculptures and erotic carvings that are one of the outstanding achievements of Indian art. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

  Day 11 Khajuraho - Varanasi
This morning transfer to the airport to connect flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi, met and transfer to the hotel. Evening proceed to the "ghats", a long stone stepped embankment built on the riverbank. Here, watch the evening "aarti" ceremony, a deeply moving spectacle where devotees release leaf borne lamps on to the water at sunset. Overnight at hotel.

  Day 12 Varanasi
Early morning take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. Visit some of the many Hindu temples that line the river Ganges. Stroll along the narrow lanes and bazaars full of shops selling, among other things, the world famous Benaras Silks. Afternoon visit Sarnath - 5 miles out of Varanasi - one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC. Here you will witness the ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and then visit a fine Museum which houses an excellent collection of Buddhist art and sculptures found at the site. (Sarnath museum is closed on Friday). Overnight at hotel.

  Day 13 Varanasi - Bodhgaya
Morning drive to Bodhgaya (243 km). Upon arrival in Bodhgaya – check into the hotel Bodhgaya -The Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodhgaya, under the Bodhi tree. The tree from the original sapling still stands in the temple premises. It is the most important Buddhist pilgrimage centre as Buddha was born here. Visit the magnificent Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya is an architectural amalgamation of many centuries, cultures and many heritages’ that came to pay their homage here. The temple definitely has architecture of the Gupta period and later ages, inscriptions describing visits of pilgrims from Sri Lanka, Myanmar and China between 7th and 10th century AD. It is perhaps still the same temple Hieun Tsang visited in the 7th century. Overnight at hotel.

  Day 14 Bodhgaya - Gaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna
Morning excursion to Gaya (11 kms) - is one of the most important pilgrimage centre for the Hindus. It is believed that a Hindu will reach heaven if his last rites are offered under the celebrated ‘Akshayabat ’ or immortal banyan tree, standing in the yard of Vishnupad temple. Believed to be built on the footsteps of Vishnu, the grand temple was renovated by Ahalyabai, queen of Indore. Continue drive to Patna (181 kms) enroute visit Rajgir & Nalanda Rajgir, known earlier as 'Rajagriha' or Girivaraja, nestles in the rocky hills that witnessed the teachings of both Buddha and Mahavira. It lies 15 km south of Nalanda, and was the ancient capital of the Magadha kings. The Buddha frequented Rajagriha, seeking the solitude and tranquility of the Jivkamaravana monastery, preaching and meditating at the Griddhakuta hill (Hill of vultures). It was at this hill, that he converted one of his celebrated followers, the Mauryan king Bimbisara, to Buddhism. After the Buddha reached 'parinirvana', his followers held the first Buddhist council at the Saptaparni cave. It was here, that His teachings were penned down for the very first time. An important pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Jains, Rajgir is also known as Panchpahari with shrines on five hills. Today, Rajgir is a picturesque and serene place, visited by pilgrims from all over the globe. It has also gained recognition as a health resort, thanks to the famous hot springs. There after visit Hot Spring, King Bumbisara Jail and the Cave. The site of Nalanda was one of the greatest monastic universities of the ancient world. Established in the 5th century B.C. it remained a live center of learning till the 12th century A.D. when it was destroyed by the invader Bakhtiar Khilji. Lord Mahavira and the Buddha both taught here for years. Hsuan Tsang. the Chinese traveler studied here in the 7th century A.D. and there is a monument in his memory. He was one amongst many of those from East and Southeast Asia who came here to study logic, meta-physics, medicine, prose composition and rhetoric. Excavations have revealed nine levels of occupation. Spread over 15 hectares stand the ruins of six temples, eleven monasteries, the Sariputra Stupa built by Asoka to honor the Buddha's first disciple, Ananda, and scattered chaityas or prayer halls. Upon arrival in Patna – check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

  Day 15 Patna - Delhi - Onward Destination
Morning transfer to the airport for flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Later in the evening you will be transferred to the International airport for your flight to onward destination.

  Day 16 Delhi - Onward Destination
Depart Delhi.