Bhopal To Delhi Ancient Monuments & Mughal Architecture

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Bhopal

Stop At: Bhopal, Bhopal, Bhopal District, Madhya Pradesh
On arrival at Bhopal airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel.

Later city tour of Bhopal. Visit historic mosques Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid & Taj ul Masajid and the arts center in Bharat Bhawan. Evening boat ride in Upper Lake.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Bhopal - Bhimbetka & Bhojpur (45kms/ 1hrs approx one way)

Stop At: Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, Bhimbetka, Bhopal India
Breakfast at hotel, excursion to visit Bhimbetka (UNESCO World Heritage Site) & Bhojpur.
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site dating back to the Paleolithic age. They exhibit the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent, and show a gimps into the beginning of the South Asian during the Stone Age. Some of the shelters were inhabited by the homo erectus more than 100,000 years ago. Some of the stone age rock paintings found among the Bhimbetka rock shelters are roughly 30,000 years old. Next proceed to Bhojpur and see its famous temple that is dedicated to Shiva. The temple houses one of the largest lingas in India and it's crafted out a single rock.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Bhopal, Bhopal, Bhopal District, Madhya Pradesh
On return city tour of Bhopal. You will visit two historic mosques - Jama Masjid and Moti Masjid, as well as Taj ul Masajid and the arts center in Bharat Bhawan. This unique all-day adventure highlights one of the nation's most stunning cities and is not to be missed.

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Bhopal excursion to Sanchi & Udayagiri (50kms/ 1hrs approx)

Stop At: Sanchi, Sanchi, Raisen District, Madhya Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Budhist Stupas at Sanchi & Udayagiri Caves.

Sanchi is a serene hill crowned by a group of stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars dating from 3rd century BC to 12th century AD. Sanchi is an ancient place of pilgrimage for Buddhists and its uniqueness lies in the fact that Buddha is not represented through figures, but through symbols. Udayagiri Caves are early Hindu ritual site, they were extensively carved and reworked under the command of Chandragupta II, Emperor of the Gupta Empire, in the late 4th and 5th century AD. Udayagiri has a series of rock-shelters and petroglyphs, ruined buildings, inscriptions, water systems, fortifications and habitation mounds, all of which have been only partially excavated.

After sightseeing drive back to Bhopal.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Bhopal - Agra (Satabdi Train 1515/ 2111hrs)

Stop At: Bhoj Wetland, Near Upper & Lower Lake, Bhopal India
Breakfast at hotel, visit the Bhoj Wetland consists of two lakes located in the city of Bhopal. The two lakes are the Bhojtal and the Lower Lake manmade reservoir. A total of more than 20,000 birds are observed annually. Bhoj Wetland was recognized as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention of 1971 in 2002. The Upper Lake acts as the lifeline of the city supplying 40% of its potable water. White storks, black-necked storks, bar-headed geese, spoonbills, etc., that have been rare sightings in the past, have started appearing. A recent phenomenon is the gathering of 100-120 sarus cranes in the lake. The largest bird of India, the sarus crane (Grus antigone) is known for its size, majestic flight and lifetime pairing.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Later transfer to Bhopal railway station to board train for Agra. On arrival at Agra railway station assistance and transfer to hotel.
Duration: 4 days

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Agra - Delhi (210kms/ 4hrs approx)

Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Sunrise visit Taj Mahal an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the bank of the Yamuna river commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal, it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself.
Return to your hotel for breakfast then visit Agra Fort the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb a Mughal mausoleum commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Afternoon drive to Delhi, check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel

Day 6: Delhi

Stop At: Old Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Delhi. Visit landmark of Old Delhi which include Red Fort the residence of the Mughal emperor for nearly 200 years until 1857. Jama Masjid one of the largest mosques in the world, built by Shah Jahan. Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewelry and vivid saris, while the narrow side streets are crowded with tiny shops selling essential oils, stationery and traditional Indian sweets. Raj Gath the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
In New Delhi visit Humayun Tomb the first garden-tomb in Indian subcontinent and an early example of Mughal architecture commissioned by Humayun's first wife Empress Bega Begum in 1569-70. Qutab Minar a 73-meters tall minaret that forms part of the Qutub complex a fine examples of Afghan architecture. Lotus Temple a Bahai House of Worship notable for its flower-like shape open to all, regardless of religion. Drive through VVIP areas passing President House, Parliament & India Gate etc.

Rest time free and easy to relax and personal activities.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel

Day 7: Delhi - Departure (flight)

Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Duration: 2 hours

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