Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi – Agra – Gwalior – Jhansi – Orchha – Kanpur – Lucknow - Kolkata
By 1856 A.D., the English became the masters of the whole of India. They deprived the Indians of their political rights, annexed the Indian states and followed a policy of economic exploitation. This led to the mutiny of sepoys but soon it engulfed wide regions and people taking the shape of a national strife for freedom. This resulted in general uprising in Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jhansi, and Kolkata. This tour takes you to all these cities where you can see the ruins of the bygone eras.
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Welcome to the capital of India, New Delhi. After meet and greet you will be transferred to your hotel for night stay.
Day 02 : Delhi sightseeing tour
Morning after breakfast leave for sightseeing of Delhi. Delhi’s last mughal ruler Bhadur Shah II would lose the title of kings and his successors have to leave the Red Fort. It hurt the sentiments of Muslims and thus they revolted against the British. Visit Red Fort and other monuments as well. Qutab Minar was the creation of Qutab ud Din Aibek and the final shape was given by Iltutmish. Considered to be the tallest minaret of India. Humayun’s tomb another impressive building of Mughal time made of Red sandstone built by Akbar for his father Humayun from 1565-1580 A.D. Later visit Jama Masjid, one of the biggest mosques of India built by Shah Jehan the “enginner king” of Mughal Empire. Just in front of the Jumma mosque is moonlight square full of street hawkers. Also visit Birla temple. In evening return to hotel.
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Day 03 : Delhi – Agra 204 Km / 04 Hrs.
Have your buffet breakfast in the hotel; our driver will meet you in the hotel lobby.Drive to Agra, Scindhias the ruler of Gwalior took refugee with the English when they were ousted by rulers of Jhansi.
on arrival check in hotel where you will meet our guide who will take you for sightseeing of the city monuments. Hold your breath to see Taj Mahal which is one of the finest examples of the love and devotion shown by the King Shah Jehan for his wife Mumtaj. This masterpiece architecture took almost 22 years to build it. Later visit Agra Fort erected by Akbar the Great Mughal emperor. It took almost 08 years (1565-1573 A.D.) to be completed. The entire fort has a gigantic structure with massive walls, lofty gateways and octagonal towers. There is a moat all round the structure filled with water to ward off enemies. Conclude your tour while visiting to Itimad ud Daulah also reffered as baby Taj which is a mausoleum of Miriza Ghiayas Beg. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04 : Agra – Gwalior 100 Km / 03 Hrs
Today head to Gwalior the city of Scindhia rulers. Scindhias were loyal to the Britishers. Rani Lakshmi Bai the ruler of Jhansi and her General Tantya Tope seized Gwalior from the Scindhias who ran to Agra for shelter under the Britishers. Gwalior Fort is an imposing fort guarding the city. The entire fort complex has some of the interesting buildings like Teli ka mandir, Shahstra Bahu Temple. It also has Sikh temple. After visiting fort leave for Jai Vilas Palace, the palatial abode of Scindhia family. A part of the palace is open for the visitors which houses museum and rest is still residence of the royal family. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05 : Gwalior – Jhansi – Orchha 90 Km / 03 Hrs
Morning head to another historic destination, Jhansi. Rani Lakshmi Bai was from Jhansi who led the Central Indiawith the help of her valiant general Tantya Tope to rise against the Britisher. 
She was a true heroine with her courage and military skill she inspired her countrymen. Visit Jhansi Fort built by the Orchha rulers. Later drive to Orchha located on the bank of Betwa River. Visit Jehangir Mahal constructed by Madhukar Shah, you will really adore the beauty of its marvelous architecture. Also visit Ram Raja temple and also Lakshmi Narayan temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 : Orchha – Kanpur 235 Km / 05 Hrs
Morning enjoy your breakfast at the resort and later head to Kanpur. At Kanpur the revolt was led by Nana Sahib, the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II.Since according to doctrine of lapse he was also not the immediate heir of the Peshwa Baji Rao thus he was denied the throne so he also rose against the British government, and proclaimed himself as Peshwa after capturing the fort. After a long journey check in hotel for overnight stay.
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Day 07 : Kanpur – Lucknow 100 Km / 03 Hrs
Morning after breakfast visit Jajmau where you can see remnant of ancient fort which has been now surviving in the form of huge mound.Kanpur Memorial Church erected in the year 1875 whose construction is based on Lombardy Gothic. Also visit Jain Glass temple, later continue your drive to Lucknow where the revolt of 1857 was led by the Begum of Oudh.She organized an all out attack on British and besieged Sir Henry Lawrence in the residency. Sir Henry Lawrence was later shot dead. General Havelock came to rescue them but failed to do so and lost large number of soldiers including General Neill. At last Sir Collin Campbell reached there with more reinforcements. He defeated the rebels and recaptured Lucknow in 1858 A.D.
Day 08 : Lucknow – Kolkata (Flight)
Morning have breakfast in the hotel after that visit 17th century Imambara built by fourth Nawab of Awadh, Asaf ud Daula. 
Also see British Residency Lucknow which has been declared as the protected monument of Archaeological Survey of India. Also visit Rummi Darwaza and Moti Mahal. Later you will be driven to airport to board your flight for Kolkata.On arrival you will be transferred to your pre booked hotel.
Day 09 : Kolkata Sightseeing
Morning meet our guide in your hotel who will be taking you the sightseeing of Kolkata.The revolt of 1857 was started from Barrackpur which is near to Kolkata.Visit Victoria Memorial which was built in the memory of Queen Victoria. Another sight to be visited is Mother Teresa’ home where you can see many disabled people being taken care by nuns. Other places of interests are Belur Math and the most famous Kali temple. See the cantilever Howrah Bridge. Evening return to hotel for night stay.
Day 10 : Kolkata -Fly back home
Today you will be transferred to the international airport to take your flight back home.
Tour End
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Basic Inclusions of the package :
- Assisted transfers from airport to hotel and back
- Accommodation in hotels (as per the category selected)
- Daily Breakfast Buffet
- City tour + Drives by private car
- An English / Language speaking well mannered guide during sightseeing trips
- All currently applicable taxes
Exclusions:
- Any meal unless mentioned above, personal expenses like telephone /laundry bills etc.
- Entrance fees and still camera or video camera charges at various monuments and museums.
- Tips and gratuities to drivers, guides, and bellboys at hotels
- Departure taxes or Visa handling fees (A Visa is required to visit India)
- Any International Air fare, Airports tax and travel insurance etc. and other services not specified above.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Remarks
» All prices quoted per person in INR. on twin sharing basis. Rates subject to change without notice Rates are applicable for a minimum of two (2) persons travelling at one time.
» Rates are applicable for Indian market only.
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