Arrive at Delhi International Airport Terminal 3. We will arrange a special VIP jet-bridge greeting for you at Delhi Airport (Subject to airport security provisions). Our representative will escort you to the hotel and assist with check-in.
“Meet and assist” on arrival and transfer to The Claridges Hotel. Hotel check-in is at 1400 hours. We’ll visit Chandni Chowk. Planned out in blocks with wide roads, residential areas, and bazaars, Chandni Chowk is now considered Asia’s busiest street. Literally translated as
‘Silver Street,’ this bustling market area of Old Delhi is renowned for its wide array of silver and gold jewellery and related products.
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Heritage walking tour of Old Delhi with a guide followed by a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi, including a short cycle rickshaw ride through narrow lanes of Old Delhi. Your guide will introduce you to this vibrant part of the city on a 02-hour walking tour, taking you through the narrow streets and lanes of the neighbourhood, narrating anecdotes, and recollecting stories explaining how people lived in this area.
Old Delhi – visit the Jama Masjid, built in 1650; one of the largest mosques in India. Tour the Red Fort, also built by Shah Jahan, and finally, visit Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his assassination in 1948. More quirky sites include the Jain Hospital for Birds and the food alleys selling mouth-watering samosas, pakoras, and parathas.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Sightseeing tour of New Delhi, including a visit to Gandhi Smriti.
Driving through the city, with its wide tree-lined avenues, discover India Gate, the Diplomatic Enclave, the Central Secretariat, and the President’s House. Visit Humayun’s Tomb, aptly called the predecessor of the Taj Mahal because of its ornate Mughal style of architecture, later perfected in the Taj Mahal. Finally, see the 12th-century Qutub Minar, considered one of the most perfect towers in the world, measuring 72m high. Continue to Connaught Place, New Delhi’s main shopping area and central hub.
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Heritage walking tour of Old Delhi with a guide followed by a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi, including a short cycle rickshaw ride through narrow lanes of Old Delhi.
Your guide will introduce you to this vibrant part of the city on a 02-hour walking tour, taking you through the narrow streets and lanes of the neighbourhood, narrating anecdotes, and recollecting stories explaining how people lived in this area.
Old Delhi – visit the Jama Masjid, built in 1650; one of the largest mosques in India. Tour the Red Fort, also built by Shah Jahan, and finally, visit Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his assassination in 1948. More quirky sites include the Jain Hospital for Birds and the food alleys selling mouth-watering samosas, pakoras, and parathas.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Sightseeing tour of New Delhi, including a visit to Gandhi Smriti.
Driving through the city, with its wide tree-lined avenues, discover India Gate, the Diplomatic Enclave, the Central Secretariat, and the President’s House. Visit Humayun’s Tomb, aptly called the predecessor of the Taj Mahal because of its ornate Mughal style of architecture, later perfected in the Taj Mahal. Finally, see the 12th-century Qutub Minar, considered one of the most perfect towers in the world, measuring 72m high. Continue to Connaught Place, New Delhi’s main shopping area and central hub. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer to Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station to board the train Train Gatimaan Express for Delhi – Agra (0810 / 0950). On arrival, visit the Taj Mahal.
Note: Entry inside the Taj Mahal is only through tokens valid for a maximum of 3 hours. A visit beyond the stipulated time attracts a penalty to be paid at the time of exit.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer by road to Gwalior (Approximately 02 hours and 30 minutes drive). On arrival, check-in at Taj Usha Kiran Palace Hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure with car and driver at disposal (No Guide). Overnight at the hotel.

Early in the morning, we will go for the QXP sunrise experience at Morena temple.
Sightseeing tour of Gwalior
Visit the Jai Vilas Palace. Jai Vilas Palace, home of the current Maharaja, houses the Scindia Museum, and hanging from the ceiling of the Durbar Hall, which is approached by a crystal staircase, are two of the most giant chandeliers in the world, each weighing 3.5 tons. The archaeological museum at Gujari Mahal houses a collection of sculptures, terracotta, coins, and paintings. (Closed on Monday) In the old town are the Tomb of Gaus Mohammad and the Mausoleum of Tansen, a famous court singer of Emperor Akbar.
Rest of the day at leisure with car and driver at disposal (No Guide). Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer by road to Orchha (Approximately 02 hours and 30 minutes drive). On arrival, a sightseeing tour of the riverside Temples of Orchha.
The palaces and the temples built in the 16th and 17th centuries still retain much of their pristine perfection. Jahangir Mahal, the most impressive of the three palaces, was built for the Mughal Emperor, synthesising Muslim and Hindu architectural styles. Within the Raj Mahal Palace, there are beautiful religious and secular paintings.
The Ram Raja Temple in the town centre is the only palace-turned-temple in India where Lord Rama is worshipped as a king. The imposing Chaturbhuj Temple dominates the town, and the 15 Royal Chhatris beside the river house the tombs of the former rulers. Lunch at Orchha Resorts.
After lunch, transfer by road to Khajuraho (Approximately 03 hours and 30 minutes drive). On arrival, check-in at The Lalit Temple View Hotel. In the evening, we will visit the western group of temples to witness the “Sound and Light Show.” The light and sound show reminds the life and times of the great Chandela Kings and marks out the story of the exclusive temples from the 10th Century to the present day. The 50-minute fascinating show is held every evening.
Overnight at the hotel.

Morning sightseeing tour of Eastern and Western Group of temples. An abundance of date palms (Khajura) in the area may have led to the name of Khajuraho’s famous temple town and World Heritage site. The complex was discovered by British Army engineers in 1839 and had been lost for centuries. Out of the original 85 temples, the 20 that survive are amongst the best in India and were built by the Chandela kings between 950 AD and 1050 AD. The exquisite carvings and erotic sculptures on these magnificent temples reflect an opulent lifestyle free of any inhibitions.
The most important temples are the Chaunset Yogini Temple, the Mahadev Temple, and the Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple, with its lovely 11-headed image of Vishnu. The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, which is the largest, is dedicated to Shiva.
Transfer to Khajuraho Railway Station to board the train. Train Mahamana Express for Khajuraho – Bhopal (1630 / 2305).
On arrival, transfer to Jehan Numa Palace Hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Morning excursion to Sanchi (approximately 01 hour and 30 minutes drive each way).
The Great Stupa, one of the largest in India at 16m high and 37m in diameter, was originally lime plastered, and the brilliant white walls would have reflected the bright sunlight to great effect. The Gateways of Sanchi are considered the finest of all the Buddhist Toranas; the Stone carved beams appear as if they pass through the upright pillars. Sanchi was included on the World Heritage list in 1989.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Bhopal. The sights to visit include the Upper and Lower Lakes, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Birla Museum, Kilol Park, Moti Masjid (based on the main mosque in Delhi), and Sadar Manzil, the Hall of Public Audience of the former rulers of Bhopal. The Taj-ul-Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India that was completed in 1971, is also worth seeing. Museums include the State Archaeological Museum and the Tribal Habitat Museum of Man. Finally, the Shamla Hills afford a beautiful view of the city at sunset. Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer by road to Satpura en-route visits Bhimbetka (approximately 06 hours and 30 minutes drive including stop).
Bhimbetka – In 1957, VS Wankaner discovered South Asia’s largest collection of prehistoric paintings and archaeological finds. Within dense vegetation 46 km south of Bhopal, Wankaner discovered more than 1,000 rock shelters from the early to the late Stone Ages. Adorning the walls of the caves are paintings that depict everyday life. Scenes of hunting, dancing, horse and elephant riding, animal fighting, honey collecting, and the decorating of animal bodies can be seen in many of the caves of Bhimbetka.
On arrival, check-in at Reni Pani Jungle Lodge. Overnight at the lodge.

Early morning and afternoon game viewings at Satpura National Park by shared jeep (mobile phones are prohibited inside the park; authorities will confiscate the phones).
Satpura National Park is in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh in India. Its name is derived from the Satpura range. It covers an area of 524 km (202 sq m). Satpura National Park and the adjoining Bori and Pachmarhi wildlife sanctuaries provide 1,427 km (551 sq m) of the unique central Indian highland ecosystem. It has a Dhoopgarh peak as high as 1,350 metres (4,430 ft) and the almost level plains of Churna. Satpura National Park is very rich in biodiversity.
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the lodge.

Transfer by road to Bhopal Airport (approximately 04 hours and 30 minutes drive) to board an Air India flight.
Flight AI 634 for Bhopal – Mumbai (1700 / 1830)
On arrival, transfer to ITC Maratha Hotel for dinner (Dinner on direct payment; No room reserved). Later transfer to Mumbai International Airport Terminal 2 to board a flight for the onward destination.

In-time transfer to Mumbai International Airport to board a flight for the onward destination (Flight booked directly and details to be advised).