Overview
Heritage Circuit Semi Luxury Train Touris well designed train tour which gives you the chance to explore the three major cities of India: Varanasi, Khajuraho and Agra. Varanasi, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and also known as Kashi or Banaras. It is situated on the bank of River Gnaga. The name of Varanasi is originated from two rivers, Varuna which is still flowing is Varanasi and Assi a small stream near Assi Ghat.
Agra, which is one of the most popular tourist destination of India, located on the banks of the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh. The history of the Agra is very vast as it was the commercial centre for centuries, but city was recognised with Mughal Empire, when they made it their home. Although Agra has many magnificent Mughal era architectures, but most popular are Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, these are also the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The world heritage site of Khajuraho temples divided into Eastern and Western group of temples that will include Laxmi & Varha temples Kandariya Mahadev, Devi Jagdamba temples and more. These temples was constructed during the period of Chandela rulers have structures that glorify erotica.This train journey is a glimpse of rich cultural heritage of Incredible India which will leave you with fond memories.
Itinerary
Day 1: Saturday: Arrival at Delhi
Upon arrival at the airport, meet our tour representative who’ll assist you in smooth transfer to the hotel. On arrival, check in at the hotel. After freshen up, later, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi which include Red Fort and Chandani Chowk, Rajghat. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 2: Sunday: Delhi – Varanasi (By Heritage Circuit Semi Luxury Train) Departs at 16:00 hrsfromSafdarjung Railway Station
Today after breakfast, proceed to sightseeing in Delhi including Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate, the Parliament House. Post lunch, proceed to Delhi's Safdarjung Railway Station to board the train towards Varanasi. It departs at 16:00hrs. Have Dinner and Overnight stay on board.
Day 3: Monday: Arrive Varanasi at 08:00 hrs- Khajuraho (By Train) Departs at 22:00 hrs
Enjoy the early morning tea on-board. Upon arrival at Varanasi in the early morning, then proceed to visit Sarnath, which is located at about 10 Kilometres from Vareanasi. Here visit Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath Museum, The Ashokan Pillar, Mulgandha Kuti Vihar. Enjoy the Buffet Lunch at 03 Star hotel.Late afternoon proceed for boat ride on river Ganges to witness Evening Aarti.
After sightseeing, transfer to train station to board the train towards Khajuraho. The train will depart at 22:00 hrs. Dinner & Overnight stay on board.
Day 4: Tuesday: Arrive Khajuraho at 08:00 hrs – Agra (By Train) Departs at 23:00 hrs
Upon Arrive Khajuraho, Proceed to the hotel for freshen up (room given only for wash & change), after freshen up, have breakfast.
After breakfast morning free at leisure. Post lunch you will leave to explore the world heritage site of Khajuraho temples divided into Eastern and Western group of temples that will include Laxmi & Varha temples Kandariya Mahadev, Devi Jagdamba temples and more.These temples, built at the time of Chandela rulers have structures that glorify erotica.
After sightseeing tour of Khajuraho, then transfer to railway station to board the train towards Agra. The train departs at 23:00hrs. Dinner & Overnight stay on board.
Day 5: Wednesday: Arrive Agra at 08:00 hrs
Enjoy the breakfast on board. Upon arrival at Agra at 08:00hrs, then proceed for sightseeing of Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikriwas built during the mid of 16th century by Mughal emperor Akbar in an homage to famous Sufi Saint Salim Chisti. The meaning of Fatehpur Sikri is the city of victory. It is situated at 37 kilometres from Agra. Fatehpur Sikri , reflects the liberal religious views and interest in art, architecture and literature of Mughals emperor Akbar.
Enjoy the buffet Lunch at 03 Star hotel. Late afternoon proceed for sightseeing of renowned UNESCO world heritage site Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal described as the most magnificent and exorbitant monument ever built for love. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan which was dedicated to his beautiful wife Arjumand Bano Begum popularly known as Mumtaz Mahal.
Dinner & overnight at Hotel.
Day 6: Thursday: Agra - Delhi (By Train) Departs at 14:30 hrs, Arrival at Safdarjung at 18:00 hrs
Today after breakfast check out from the hotel. Then proceed for sightseeing of Agra Fort, a world heritage site by UNESCO. It was built by Akbar between 1565 -1573, it was established alongside the banks of River Yamuna and stretches for a length of almost 2.5 kilometres. The fort is made using beautiful pieces of red sandstone and white marble and the inner area inlaid with various semi-precious stones.
After sightseeing transfer to train station to board the train towards at 13:00 hrs. Lunch on board. Arrive at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station at evening around 1800hrs.We wish you a safe journey onwards.