This is a 11 day North India tour taking in almost all the
highlights of Northern India. The trip begins in Delhi,
Indias capital, goes on to Varanasi, famous for its Hindu
temples and the Ganges, then on to Khajuraho, also famous
for its erotic temples, on to Agra, the home of the Taj
Mahal, and then into Rajasthans two top most tourist
destinations of Jaipur and Udaipur. This North India tour
package includes comprehensive sightseeing in each
destination, while also giving you some time at leisure, to
soak in the sights and sounds of India at your own pace.
Day 01: - Arrive Delhi, India
Arrive at Delhi International Airport.
Delhi - A bustling metropolis and a city of 14 million
inhabitants, is also India's capital. A near perfect blend
of the ancient and the modern, Delhi, 
consisting two parts
Old & New Delhi, is a city with something for everyone. From
Forts and monuments that are almost 500 years old, to modern
shopping malls, nightclubs and golf courses, Delhi truly is
India�s crown jewel.
Upon clearing Customs and Immigration, you are met by our
representative who will present you with a welcome pack
including all necessary documentation and arrange for your
transfer to your hotel for check-in. No activity is
scheduled today, since most of the International flights
arrive into India close to midnight only. Overnight in
Delhi.
Day 02: In Delhi
This morning you are collected from your hotel for full
day tour of Old and New Delhi.
The tour of the 17th-century old city includes the great
mosque of Jama Masjid, The main street of Old Delhi is the
colorful shopping bazaar known as Chandni Chowk (Moonlit
Street). Drive past Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma
Gandhi.
The tour of New Delhi includes the Humayun's Tomb, the
precursor of the Taj Mahal. Drive down the spectacular
Rajpath (the Kingsway,) passing the India Gate (the
memorial built to commemorate the unknown soldiers) the
President's House, and the House of Parliament. Enjoy a
brief respite from the otherwise bustling city at Birla
Mandir, a modern and colourful Hindu temple.
Evening at leisure to perhaps venture out and discover the
city or its many restaurants on your own. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Varanasi
This morning you will be met by our representative and
escorted from your hotel to the Delhi airport in time for
your flight to Varanasi.
Varanasi - One of the holiest cities in India, Varanasi is
one of the most important pilgrimage sites and also a major
tourist attraction. It has been the religious capital of
Hinduism since time immemorial. Situated on the banks of the
sacred Ganges, Varanasi has been a center of learning and
civilization for more than 2,000 years. Written records of
the Skanda Purana and the Mahabharata mention its existence
as long as 3,000 years ago. It is probably the oldest living
city in India, and one of the world's most ancient. Varanasi
has been a great cultural centre, especially in the fields
of music, learning and the craft of silk weaving.
Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to your hotel
for check-in etc. Early afternoon, you are collected from
your hotel for a half-day tour of Varanasi. The tour of this
ancient city includes The Bharat Mata Temple, which has a
big relief map of India in marble, the Benares Hindu
University with its art gallery, and the Mosque of Mughal
Emperor Aurangazeb built on the side of an ancient Hindu
temple, bathing ghats, The Kashivishwanath temple, The
Durgakund.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Varanasi – Khajuraho
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on the holy river The
Ganges.
Said to be the highlight of any North India tour, the
incredible scene you witness at the ghats, where multitudes
of devotees come to the river to pay 
homage to the Sun God.
The riverfront, as seen from a boat at sunrise, is a
spiritually uplifting sight. Hinduism, deep and mystical, is
everywhere: in a decorated doorway; in a glimpse of a
glittering temple; in the sound of a sacred bell; in the
chant of the priests; and in the fragrance of flower
oblations.
Return to the hotel for a leisurely breakfast, and early
afternoon, met by our representative and escorted from your
Hotel to the Varanasi airport in time for your flight to
Khajuraho.
Khajuraho - Famous for its temples that are India's unique
gift to the world, representing, as they do, a paean to
life, to love, to joy, perfect in execution and sublime in
expression. Life, in every form and mood, has been captured
in stone, testifying not only to the craftsman's artistry
but also to the extraordinary breadth of vision of the
Chandela Rajputs under whose rule the temples were conceived
and constructed in the short span of a hundred yeas, from
950-1050 AD, in a truly inspired burst of creativity.
Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to your hotel
for check-in etc. Evening at leisure and overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Khajuraho – Jhansi – Agra
This morning your are collected from your hotel for
half-day City tour of Khajuraho visiting eastern & western
group of temples.
Afternoon drive from Khajuraho to Jhansi (172kms/3½ hrs.)
nearest railway station of Khajuraho, and aboard the
Shatabdi Express train to Agra (1750/2000hrs).
Agra - "The city of the Taj", is ofcourse the highlight of
any North India tour, it was once the capital of the Mughal
Empire and even today it seems to linger in the past. The
Mughal Emperors endowed the city with some of the finest
structures in the world, including the Taj Mahal, the Agra
Fort, Sikandra, Itimad-ud-Daulah and Fatehpur Sikri.
Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to your hotel
for check-in etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Agra
This morning you are collected for half day city tour of
Agra visiting The Taj Mahal - a poem, a feeling of love, in
white marble, is a fine example of the
fusion of many
architectural styles. It has been described as the most
extravagant monument ever built for love. Your tour also
includes a visit to the Red Sandstone Agra Fort, seat of the
Mughal dynasty in the 16th century, lies on the bend of the
River Yamuna, almost in the heart of town. Akbar built it as
his citadel over the years of 1565-1573.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Agra – Jaipur
This morning you drive to Jaipur (250 kms/05 hrs.),
visiting Fatehpur Sikri en-route – often called the ghost
city , built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve
as the capital of his vast empire, Fatehpur Sikri was
mysteriously abandoned 13 years later. Later continue your
drive to the Pink City of Rajasthan - Jaipur
Jaipur - Jaipur is an exuberance of colour, dance, and
song with the traditional arts and crafts. It's one of
India's most well planned cities, with wide, straight
avenues, roads, streets and lanes in a grid system. The
great warrior/astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II carefully
planned Jaipur's foundation. Laid out in the 18th century,
its design followed specifications from an epochal Hindu
treatise on architecture.
This "Pink City," so called because its buildings are
painted in the tones of an autumnal sunset, intersperses the
play of red and pink with white borders and motifs. The
royal family's residence at Amber is only 11 km away. The
palaces and forts of yesteryear, once witness to royal
processions, now shine amid the splendor of modern
monuments, juxtaposition accepted quite naturally into the
lifestyles of an amazing people.
Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in to your hotel and rest of
the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Jaipur
This morning, you are collected from your hotel for a
city tour of Jaipur.
Visit the Hawa Mahal or "Palace of Winds, one of the
major landmarks of Jaipur, although it is actually little
more than a facade. The five-story building was originally
built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch
the everyday life and processions of the city.
The City Palace, located in the heart of the old city, is
a large complex of courtyards, buildings, and gardens, and
also houses an interesting museum.
Adjacent to the City Palace is Jantar Mantar, the ancient
astronomical observatory built by Raja Jai Singh, whose
passion for astronomy was even more notable than his prowess
as a warrior.
Your tour also includes a visit to the Amber fort,
situated on the outskirts of the city. Here; you are
transported back in time today, riding like royalty atop
elegantly draped and painted elephants into the high
mountain fortress. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the
State until 1728 and inside the fort, you visit the
Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glittering with mirrors,
Jai Mahal and the Temple of Kali.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Jaipur - Udaipur
This morning you will be met by our representative and
escorted from your hotel to the Jaipur airport in time for
your flight to Udaipur.
Udaipur - The enchanting lake city was once the lakeside
capital of Mewar. Romantic, wistful, and serene, Udaipur was
built around shimmering blue lakes that reflect the green
hills of the Aravali Ranges. Maharana Udai Singh founded
Udaipur in 1599, and this extraordinarily beautiful city has
come to be celebrated for its association with Queen Padmini
and Meera Bai, royal princesses who are linked with the
fortunes of the Sisodia family. Developed scientifically,
the old city was surrounded by fortified bastions with entry
through 11 gates. Ruins of the ancient fortifications are
still in evidence, and the more recently built palaces can
still be visited. Udaipur was also the location where the
Hollywood, James Bond blockbuster Octopussy was filmed.
Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to your hotel
for check-in etc.
Afternoon, you are collected from your hotel for half-day
tour of Udaipur.
The tour includes a visit to the City Palace, the largest
palace complex in Rajasthan, with its scalloped arches,
fretted balconies, and cupolas. The main part of the palace
is now preserved as a museum. Saheliyon-Ki-Bari or Garden
of the Maids of Honor is a small ornamental garden with
fountains, kiosks, marble elephants, and delightful lotus
pools.
Jagdish Temple is an Indo-Aryan temple dedicated to Lord
Vishnu. It has a black stone image of Vishnu as Jagannath,
Lord of the Universe.
The day ends with a sunset boat ride on the shimmering
waters of the Lake Pichola ,within which seemingly floats
The Lake Palace hotel considered one of the most beautiful
palaces in the world, arising out of the Turquoise Waters of
the Lake Pichola like an elegant fantasy in white marble.
This is another thing that you will surely remember as one
of the highlights of your North India tour.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Udaipur – Delhi
Morning at leisure in Udaipur, after which you will be
met by our representative and escorted from your Hotel to
the Udaipur airport in time for your flight to Delhi.
Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to your hotel
for check-in etc. The evening is at leisure to either relax,
or explore the city on your own, or perhaps indulge in some
last minute shopping. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Depart Delhi
Met by our representative and escorted from your hotel to
the Delhi airport in time for your flight home.
