After an early breakfast, board Express train to Gwalior, a princely state, in an hour and a half we arrive Gwalior station and transfer to hotel. After wash and change we will explore magnificent Gwalior Fort, the steep road up to the Fort is flanked by statues of Jain tirthankaras, carved into the rock face. In the surrounding of The fort there are some other monuments worth to visit such as Teli ka Mandir a 9th century edifice, Sas Bahu ka Mandir, built in 11th century and Gurudwara Data Bandhi Chhod built in the memory of Guru Hargobind Sahib, Jai Vilas Palace and Museum which still is the residence of the Royal family and a portion has been converted into a Palatial Hotel, Tansen's tomb One of the nine jewels of Akbar’s court. Late afternoon we return to the hotel, remainder of the day at leisure.

After leisurely breakfast, we drive a short distance to Kotaha Ki Sarai, where rani of Jhansi breathed last. From here we continue our journey to Jhansi and explore historic sites related to Rani of Jhansi’s heroic struggle. We will visit the Jokan Bagh British Cemetery, Jhansi Fort. In the evening, we return to our hotel in Gwalior.

Morning at leisure until we transfer to railway station (by late morning) and board train for Lucknow, We are scheduled to arrive Lucknow by late evening, and transfer to our hotel.

After breakfast we will explore the historical sites of Lucknow which include: La Martiniere College, Built and designed by French soldier turned architect- Claude Mrtin, The Kaisarbagh area, started in 1848 and was completed in 1850 by the last nawab of Avadh, Secunderbagh Garden, it derives its name from one of the begums of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, Sikander Mahal. The Residency compound one time, the official residence of the British Resident, Bara Imambara.

After a leisurely breakfast, drive a short distance to Kanpur, en-route we will visit General Havelok’s Tomb. On arrival at Kanpur, we will check in at hotel. In the afternoon, we will explore Wheeler's Entrenchment inside the Cantonment area, All Soul’s Memorial Church, built in 1857. Outside the church, there is an enclosed pavement marking the graves of over 70 officers and men captured and executed on 1 July 1857.

Full day in Kanpur to explore the historical sites that include: Satichaura Ghat on the bank of river Ganges, Memorial Garden, with a statue by Marochetti and a screen designed by Sir Henry Yule, Bibigarh Well, where the dismembered bodies of European women and children had been thrown. If time allows we will drive a short distance to Bithur, a mini Varanasi with number of Ghats, Situated on the banks of the Ganges.

After breakfast head towards the holy city of Allahabad along the Ganges. En-route we will stop for exploration and refreshments. We arrive at Allahabad in the late afternoon and check-in at the hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure.

At sunrise, we transfer to Ghat and board a country boat to observe the morning ritual bathing on the Ganges. We return to hotel for breakfast, then set out for day long exploration of historical sites. Allahabad has seen rise and fall of numerous rulers, Mughals, Marathas, Pathans and lately the British who built their Northwest provinces Head Quarter and Canning Town, the 19th century gothic style cathedral, designed in 1870 by Sir William Emerson, is an amazing example of colonial architecture.

After breakfast, we will drive a short distance to wonderful Sitamari further down the Ganges, really a rural area. Our home for the night here is an Ashram stylishly decorated, very clean. (Non Veg and alcohol not allowed)

In the morning we drive a short distance to Chunar Fort, after exploring the fort, we plan to embark on a launch by early noon, while we will be enjoying our picnic lunch with light drinks on board, the launch will leisurely cruise down the Ganges to Varanasi. After enjoying our cruise down the gages, we plan to disembark at Asi Ghat and transfer to our hotel. Late in the evening we will come back to river bank and witness the Arti ceremony.

After breakfast, we will explore the city including various Ghats and Temples. In the afternoon, we will drive a short distance to Sarnath, where Buddha preached his first sermon in a deer park. After dinner, we board a night sleeper train to Calcutta.

In the morning we arrive Howrah Station and drive a short distance to the historic Tollygunge Club for breakfast and home next 4 days. During our stay, we explore the historical city of East India Company. Today we will explore the Victoria Memorial with its collections of paintings and family portraits of notable figures from the East India Company, 1847 Cathedrals. In the evening we will take a boat ride along the Hughli waterfront. Later return to Tollygunge.

Early in the morning, we will visit the flower markets, the Ghats with their backdrop of East India Company warehouses, a walking tour through the statue maker’s market, we will also explore great Raj houses and institutions, the University area, the Coffee House, Fort William (exterior views only) St. John’s Church, Zoffany’s painting and the oldest British grave, the marble Palace. Before going back to Tollygunge Club, we view the Bengali Sound and Light show at Tagore house (subject to operations).

After breakfast set out for a day long exploration of Barakpur (Barrackpore), located on the eastern bank of Ganges, where the initial revolt took place. Huge houses and buildings were constructed here to facilitate the viceroy. The viceroy’s gardens were popularly called Lot (Lat) Bagahan (Gardens), this was the first military base of East India Company with many barracks hence the site was named as barrackpore. We will spent the day exploring cantonment area with Raj memorials. In the evening we return to Tollygunge.

This morning will be spent in exploring South Park Cemetery with its extraordinary memorials and tombs, afternoon will be left free for shopping and individual activities.

Morning transfer to Calcutta International airport in time to board homeward flight.