Sacred Journeys: India ~ Itinerary
October 18
Tuesday in Delhi am is at Leisure
pm visit Qutb Minar and Parliament and Triumphal Arch drive
* The Taj Palace
October 19
Wednesday in Delhi am visit Old Delhi, Jain Temple the "Jama Masjid" Mosque
pm Workshop with Caroline
October 20
Thursday in Jaipur am drive from Delhi to Jaipur
pm visit City Palace and tour Old City
October 21
Friday in Jaipur am visit Amber Fort with elephant ride
pm visit Nahargarh Fort for view of the city at sunset
October 22
Saturday in Agra drive from Jaipur to Agra with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, AkbarÕs deserted capital
October 23
Sunday in Agra am sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
pm visit the Agra Fort
October 24
Monday in Khajuraho am train ride from Agra to Jhansi. The train is entirely A/C with food and beverage service on board. Drive in A/C buses to Khajuraho via Orchha,an atmospheric medieval royal fortress.
pm Sound and Light show in Khajuraho temple complex
October 25
Tuesday in Varanasi am visit Khajuraho temples
fly Khajuraho - Varanasi: dep. 1:30 pm - arr. 2:10 pm
pm Workshop with Caroline
October 26
Wednesday in Varanasi am Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
pm visit Sarnath, site where the Buddha preached his first sermon
October 27
Thursday in Delhi am walk through Varanasi's old streets and/or rickshaw ride and visit one of the living temples, or at leisure and/or shopping in Varanasi
pm is fly Varanasi-Delhi:
dep. 2:40 pm - arr. 4:00 pm
October 28
Friday in Delhi Day free for shopping and/or visits to monuments or museums