The Splendours of North India 13 nts / 14 days
Upon arrival in Delhi International Airport you are met by our Executive and transferred to your pre booked Hotel.Afternoon visit to the New Delhi visiting Qutab Minar – which is the tallest brick minaret in the world, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate – a war memorial which was built to salute the brave Indian soldiers of the British Army who lost their lives in World War 1, Rastrapati Bhawan or the President’s House and the Parliament Street where you can see various government buildings.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Delhi.
Morning city tour of Old Delhi visiting Red Fort, Raj Ghat the cremation place of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid and the Chandni Chowk.Later you are transferred to Delhi Railway Station to board Overnight Train for Varanasi.
Overnight stay in the Train.
Upon arrival in Varanasi Railway Station you are met by our Representative and transferred to your pre booked Hotel. Later proceed to the village of Sarnath on the outskirts of town. It was in this Deer Park that the Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Visit the Park and Museum. Sarnath was made centre of Buddhist worship by the emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. We will visit the Main Shrine and Ashoka’s Pillar. In the Archaeological Museum we will see the beautifully carved capital from the pillar along with many other priceless Buddhist artifacts.Then we will proceed for a city tour visiting Bharat Mata Temple, Vishweshwara Temple and Benares Hindu University is the largest residential university in Asia.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Varanasi.
Early this morning get ready for a dawn boat ride on the River Ganges. After the boat ride walk through the fascinating narrow twisting lanes of the city to watch the performance of various Hindu rituals by the pilgrims.After the boat trip on the Ganges we return back to the hotel.Later you are transferred to Varanasi Airport to board Flight for Khajuraho. Khajuraho is famous for the temple city of central India, is famous throughout the world for its exquisitely carved temples in stones.Upon arrival in Khajuraho Airport you are met and transferred to your pre booked Hotel.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Khajuraho.
Morning city tour of the spectacular ninth to thirteenth century Temples of Khajuraho, built by Chandela kings, the temples are exquisitely carved with graceful statues. These fascinating temples of Khajuraho are India’s unique gift of love to the world and they represent a highly matured civilization.Later you leave by Private Vehicle for Orchha, founded in the 1501 AD as a town situated on the Betwa River Upon arrival in Orchha check in at your pre booked Hotel.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Orchha.
Jhansi – Agra (By Train).Morning city tour of Orchha visiting Temples and Forts built by the Bundela Kings later you are transferred by Private Vehicle for Jhansi. Upon arrival in Jhansi you are transferred to Jhansi Railway Station to board Train for Agra, the Mughal City.Upon arrival at Agra Railway Station you are met by our Representative and transferred to your pre booked Hotel.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Agra.
Very early morning visit the Famous Taj Mahal at Sunrise a fine example of the Mughal Architectural Styles is one of the seven Wonders of the Modern World. Built in 1652 by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal was built in white marble which took 22 Years to build by 20,000 skilled artisans. The Building’s stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking.(Every Friday Taj Mahal is closed).After viewing Taj Mahal we return to hotel for breakfast.After breakfast proceed for city tour of Agra visiting Agra Fort – built near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century Mughal monument. Agra Fort was also the headquarters for the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Itmad-Ud-Daulah a beautiful tomb built of red sandstone in the memory of architect of the Taj Mahal and Visit to the Local Markets.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Agra.
After breakfast leave by Private for Jaipur, the Pink City. Enroute visit to Fatehpursikri which isa world heritage sight and was built by Akbar. It boasts of several palaces, Masjid’s and large halls which denote typical Mughal architecture. Upon arrival in Jaipur check in at your pre booked HotelEvening visit to Colourful Market in Jaipur, The market has lot of shops selling the traditional clothes and puppets of Rajasthani culture. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Jaipur.
Today morning we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super example of Rajput(medieval Hindu) style Architecture. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors in the Fort. A slow Elephant ride up to the Entrances of the FortAfternoon – tour of City Palace and Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture, the complex has a variety of courtyards, gardens and buildings.The Palace of Winds – Also known as Hawa Mahal, a five-storied structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main Street of the old city. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the Royal household to watch everyday life.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Jaipur.
After breakfast leave by Private Vehicle for Nimaj. Upon arrival in Nimaj check in at your prebooked Hotel.Afternoon visit Nimaj and surrounding villages.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Nimaj.
After breakfast leave by Private Vehicle for Rohetgarh. Enroute visit to Jodhpur visiting Majestic Mehrangarh Fort which is the most majestic and one of the largest forts in India, below the fort, visit the Jaswant Thada, a graceful marble cenotaph built in 1899 in memory of Maharajah Jaswant Singh II and Mandore. Upon arrival in Rohetgarh check in at your pre booked Hotel.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Rohetgarh.
After breakfast leave by Private Vehicle for Udaipur. Udaipur is a beautiful city in Rajasthan famous for its lakes and palaces which was considered as a symbol of Royalty for the past centuries. Udaipur is known as the ‘Venice of the East’. The city is built on three interconnected lakes the Fateh Sagar Lake, the Pichola Lake and the Swaroop Sagar Lake. Enroute visit to Ranakpur visiting Jain Temples. Upon arrival in Udaipur Check in at your pre booked HotelIn the evening Boat Ride on Lake Pichola in Common Boat.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Udaipur.
This morning we’ll visit the towering City Palace, the largest in Rajasthan, and the Saheliyn ki Bari (Garden of the Maidens) which was laid for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry. From here we visit the superb Jagdish temple noted for its elephant – carvings. This temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath and is at a great height which can be approached by a long flight of stairs.Afternoon visit to Nagada and Eklingi.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Udaipur.
Today you are transferred to Udaipur Airport to board Flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival in Mumbai Airport you are met by our Representative and transferred from Mumbai Domestic to International Airport to board flight for your onward journey.