Morning drive to Mudki, located 20 miles south-east of Ferozepur was the first battlefield between Lord Hardinge and the Sikhs, it was the first Anglo-Sikh war in 1845. From here we drive to Sobraon village where another Anglo – Sikh clash took place. Later we move to Sikh holy city – Amritsar for exploration of Golden temple and night stay.

After breakfast, we will explore the Golden temple, the architecture is a blend of the Hindu and Muslim styles. We will also visit Jalianwala bagh, noted for its most notorious massacre under British rule. Rest of the day free for personal activities. In the evening board an express train to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel.

In the morning we drive to and visit Deeg Fortress, Palace and Museum (closed on Friday), it was the capital of Jat Rulers in the 18th century. From here we drive to Agra, en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri deserted city of Akbar and few kilometers short of Agra a brief halt at Sasia, there is no monument, even the name does not exist. In the evening arrive Agra and check in at the hotel.

This morning we will visit greatest Love monument – the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort; built by Akbar the Great, In 1857, thousand plus British took shelter for four months in this fort. Afternoon at leisure to relax or further sightseeing, options are to visit war cemetery (subject to permission) or explore another Mughal master piece, The tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah.

We leave after an early breakfast and drive to Orcha, en-route, we briefly explore Gwalior Fort one of the most amazing in the world. From here we will drive on to Jhansi and explore Jhansi Fort, Built by Raja Bir Singh in 17th Century on a hilltop, it houses a museum of sculpture collection which provides insight into the history of Bundelkhand. Later we visit Jokan Bagh, where on 8th June 1857 The British officers agree to leave the town fort under a promise of safe passage by the rebels but just outside Jhansi, in the Jokan bagh one of the rebel leaders ordered their death. In the evening we drive to Orcha a medieval township with beautiful temple complex and Jehangir Mahal Palace. Arrive and check in at the hotel.

After a breakfast Orientation tour of Orcha and return to Jhansi, before moving onto Kanpur, we will explore more historical sites in Jhansi. Later in the morning, we head eastwards for Kanpur, a day long journey passing through fascinating country, with rebel towns on the banks of River Yamuna. This whole region was part of Bundelkhand where the Rani of Jhansi and Tatya Tope held sway for many months. We are scheduled to Arrive Kanpur in the late afternoon and check-in pre- booked hotel for two nights

After breakfast, we begin our explorations including All Saints Memorial Church, Satichaura Ghat, Bibigarh well etc. evening we head towards Lucknow, the route goes through the small towns and villages whereby Havelock and his troops had to fight their way, against great odds in July and August 1857. We plan to be in Lucknow by late evening and check in at our hotel.

After breakfast, we plan to visit Secunderbagh, stubbornly defended by the mutineers. 2,000 of them died here. Pass through Prince of Wales Zoological Gardens and visit state Museum, La Martiniere’s College and other historical sites. Whole afternoon will be spent at 37-acre Residency site, well preserved by the State Government. Great Immambara, the ruins of Machi Bhawan or Fish house and Kaisarbagh area. Evening fly to Mumbai, arrive and transfer to the hotel.

After breakfast fly to Aurangabad, arrive and transfer to the hotel. Later we visit Bibi ka Makbara, (1679), the rather sad imitation of the Taj Mahal, Ellora Caves, dating from 6th to 8th century AD, hewn out of the hillside from living rock.

After breakfast, we drive to Assaye, the battlefield of 23rd Sep. 1803. It was one of the decisive battles of the second Anglo – Maratha War. Shells are still found in the fields here. Later we drive on to Akola for night stay.

In the morning we drive to Argaun for a brief visit of the battlefield, there is no monument or anything to see, A Small piece of ground unutilized surrounded by fields. From here we continue our journey to Chikaldhara, arrive in the afternoon, check – in at hotel, after lunch, we will explore the Gawilghur fort, during 1803, in the Second Maratha War, Colonel Arthur Wellesley, captured the Gawilgarh fort from the Marathas.

Morning depart and drive to Nagpur airport and fly to Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and transfer to international airport for homeward flight.

Fly back home.