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Best of North India Tour |
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Tour Highlights |
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Capital city “Delhi”, City of Forts, Havelies & painted walls “ Mandawa”, Desert
city “Jaisalmer”, City of palaces & Fort “Jodhpur”, City of Lake “Udaipur”, Holy
Pushkar lake, Pink city “Jaipur” The Legendry” Taj Mahal”, Temple city “
Khjauraho” & River Ganges |
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Covered Places : Delhi- Mandawa – Bikaner- Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur
– Pushkar – Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri –Agra – Jhansi- Orchha - Khajuraho –
Varanasi – Delhi |
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Duration : 16 Nights / 17 days |
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Activities : Cycle Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi’s market, Elephant ride to
reach the top of fort in Jaipur & Camel ride at Sam dunes (Desert) in Jaisalmer,
Light & Sound show at Kahjuraho Temple & Boat ride at River Ganges
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Day 01 : Arrival Delhi |
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Arrive New Delhi, India’s Capital, where you are greeted with a traditional
Indian welcome on arrival at the airport and escorted to the hotel. After check
in at hotel our representative will explain you the travel plan and hand over
the essential travel documents to you. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 02 : Delhi |
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Morning start full day city tour. Start from Old Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat which is
Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial, followed by photo stop at Red Fort. Red Fort, built
in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of
India. Here you will enjoy Enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride. The pleasure associated
with the rickshaw ride here is ultimate. The rickshaw pullers here take you on a
ride through various routes, offering you a different experience all together.
In the afternoon you will visit New Delhi. Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern
Hindu Temple, The impressive Qutub Minar, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199 from sandstone and marble, Humayun's
Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is
a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in
India. India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and drive past the President's House,
Parliament House and Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 03 : Delhi – Mandawa (265kms) |
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MMorning drive to Mandawa. The small little beautiful town of Mandawa is in the
heart of the Shekhavati region. Known throughout for its wonderful castle and
magnificent havelis. Most of the buildings are dated from 18th century to early
20th century. visit “Open Art Gallery” Havelies & Frescoes paintings. Overnight
at hotel.
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Day 04: Mandawa - Bikaner (195kms) |
MMorning drive to Bikaner. Bikaner - The royal fortified city with a timeless
appeal. The city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. After wash
and change visit Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace The magnificent fort in red
sandstone, a fascinating juxtaposition of the Oriental style and European luxury
that leaves you truly mesmerized. Also visit Camel Breeding Farm & Research
Centre, It is situated at the distance of around 8 km from the city.It is only
one of its kinds in all over in Asia.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 05: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330kms) |
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MMorning drive to Jaisalmer. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening free.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 06: Jaisalmer |
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Morning guided sightseeing tour of The Golden City “ Jaisalmer”. It is in the
heart of the Great Indian Desert. Visit the Jaisalmer Fort - The oldest living
Fort in the world. (This is the highlight of the tour) See the
Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank.
In the afternoon, proceed to the SAM SAND DUNES for visiting the typical
Rajasthani desert village. Enjoy Camel ride and view the sunset from the dunes,
as the sky is set on fire. Evening return to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 07 : Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (295Kms)
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Morning drive to Jodhpur. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening free. Overnight
at hotel.
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Day 08 :Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Udaipur ( 280Kms) |
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Morning visit Mehrangarh Fort &Morning visit Mehrangarh Fort & Jaswant Thada.
Mehrangarh Fort - one of the largest in India, unsurpassed in beauty and
grandeur - and a perfect example of desert variant of Rajput architecture also
visit Jaswant Thada, The traditional cremation grounds of the Jodhpur royal
families. The main Jaswant Thada memorial is a 19th century royal cenotaph was
built by Maharaja Sardar Singh.
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Later drive to Udaipur. Enroute visit Rankapur Jain temples. Ranakpur Temple is
a beautiful structure carved in stone. This magnum opus of architecture
possesses around 1400 intricately carved pillars. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 09: Udaipur |
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Morning start sightseeing tour oMorning start sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Start
with City Palace. City Palace - Udaipur's fascinating City Palace is the largest
royal complex in Rajasthan with a wonderful view of the lake and the city.
Sahelion Ki Bari - The "garden of the maids of honour", Sahelion-ki-Bari was
designed and laid out early in the eighteenth century as a retreat for ladies of
the royal household to spend their time in leisure. Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir -
Is home to an attractive collection of folk dresses, puppets, ornaments, folk
musical instruments and paintings. The museum is the best place for those
interested in puppetry. Bagore ki Haveli - There is a very congenial old
building built right on the waterfront of Lake Pichola. One can enjoy boat ride
at lake Pichola (Optional) Overnight at hotel.
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Day 10: Udaipur – Pushkar (245kms) |
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Morning drive to Pushkar. On arrMorning drive to Pushkar. On arrival check in at
hotel. Pushkar is famous for Cattle fair held in month of November.It is time
for fun and frolic. Visit Brahma Temple - The only temple in the world that is
dedicated to Lord Brahma and Pushkar Lake. Rest of day free to explore market.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 11: Pushkar - Jaipur (145Kms) |
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Morning drive to Jaipur, The “Pink city”. Jaipur is the capital of the Indian
state of Rajasthan, famous for forts, palaces, lakes, sand and colorful culture.
On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of day free to walk / explore markets.
Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 12: Jaipur
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Morning start sightseeing tour oMorning start sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Start
with Amber Fort. Here you will enjoy an Elephant ride to reach the Fort situated
on the hill, an overwhelming experience. Later we visit the City Palace, a
perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture. Further we visit Jantar
Mantar (Solar Observatory), an astronomical treasure house, with solar devices
that give accurate predictions till date. We also visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of
Winds), a five-storied structure of pink sandstone. It was built in the year
1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down the busy street market unseen by
the world through its 593 stone Jharokas (mini windows). The evening is at
leisure to explore the colorful markets of the pink city. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 13: Jaipur –Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (235kms) |
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Morning drive to Agra on the way visit Fatehpur Sikri. (Ghost Capital), the
political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from the year
1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water.
Further drive to Agra. On arrival check in at hotel.
After wash & change at hotel, visit great Red fort of Agra. The elegant
buildings inside reflect an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian
architectural styles.
Evening free. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 14: Agra – Jhansi (By Train ) – Orchha – Khajuraho (165kms) |
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Morning during the sunrise time visit Monument of Love Taj Mahal, The Mughal
emperor Shah Jahan built this lovely dream in white marble as a tomb for his
wife Mumtaz Mahal, later he was also buried alongside his wife in the same tomb.
It took 20,000 workers to complete this monument in a period of 22 years.
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Later we will drop you at Jhansi railway station to board on train to Jhansi. On
arrival our representative will meet you at railway station and take you to
Khjauraho on the way you will visit Orchha. Orchha is known for is resplendent
rural attractions. Situated on the banks of River Betwa, visit Temples & Forts.
Continue drive to Khajuraho. Evening watch light and sound show at
temple.(Optional). Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 15: Khajuraho – Varanasi (By Flight) |
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Khajuraho is a fascinating village with a quaint rural ambience and a rich
cultural heritage. The monuments of Khajuraho, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site
are extremely controversial yet showcase exceptions artwork and craftsmanship.
Morning visit western & eastern group of temples.
Later transfer to airport to board on flight to Varanasi. Varanasi - situated on
the banks of the sacred Ganges, Varanasi has been a center of pilgrimage and
learning for over 2000 years and is considered to be one of the oldest surviving
cities in the world. On arrival, meeting assistance by our representative and
transfer to hotel. Evening one can see AARTI – Worship of the river goddess with
incense, camphor, flowers and earthen lamps. |
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Thousands of illuminated lamps are immersed in the waters of the holy Ganges and
the floating lamps add a divine look to the river at dusk. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 16: Varanasi
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The early morning enjoy boat ride on the river Ganges. The boat ride takes you
past the various ghats of Varanasi, offering a glimpse of the city at its
religious best, with the men getting ready for their daily prayer, the sages
lost in prayer and ritual. Afterwads return to hotel for breakfast.
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After breakfast visit temples & Banaras University ( Kashi Hindu University)
also excursion to Sarnath. Lord Buddha preached his first Sermon and which thus
making it one of the four holiest places to the Buddhist world. Evening return
to hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 17: Varanasi – Delhi ( By Flight) |
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Morning free. In the afternoon drop you at Varanasi airport to board on flight
to Delhi. On arrival bord on International flight for onward destination.
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*Tour Price |
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INR 52000 per person on double occupancy. |
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For more details please contact our tour planner.
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*Conditions Apply
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