An introduction to the splendours and majesty of north India, this wide-ranging tour has been designed to reveal the highlights of this fascinating and enigmatic region. From the bustling capital of Delhi, travel through the Mughal capital of Agra and the extraordinary temples of Khajuraho with their ancient erotic carvings before ending this journey in Varanasi, where you can witness colorful evening prayer ceremonies on the banks of the sacred Ganges.
Duration :- 15 Days /14 Nights
Destination :-DELHI / shekhawati / bikaner / jaisalmer (2nts) / JODHPUR / udaipur (2nts) /jaipur (2nts) / AGRA (2nts)
 Day 1: Europe / Delhi
Arrive Delhi in the night. Transfer to hotel & Overnight.
Day 2: Delhi / Shekhawati (250 Km)
Morning breakfast. Depart for Shekhawati which is renowned for its splendid painted "Havelis" or mansions. Arrive and check-in at hotel Afternoon, leave for the visit of Nawalgarh town. Later visit the Castle of Mandawa and onto Fatehpur completing the tour of Shekhawati’s grand Havelis with their lively frescoes, cataloguing the life, habits/fashions of the Marwari community. Overnight at hotel
Day 3: Shekhawati / Samode / Jaipur
Morning breakfast. Morning enjoy a short camel ride to see the enamoring attractions of beautiful town. Later drive towards Jaipur. The journey goes through typical villages where one have the occasion to see the work of potters, blacksmiths, jewellers and many other things related to everyday life of a common man. Stop in one such village and meets with these craftsman. Arrive Jaipur and check-in at hotel. Later in the evening leave for the visit of “Laxmi Narayan Mandir”, a Hindu temple made out of white marble.Return to hotel & overnight.
Day 4: Jaipur
Morning breakfast. Drive to the ancient capital of Amber, laying 11 km. away from Jaipur. Enroute, stop for photography the Jaipur's most acclaimed landmark, the tapering Hawa Mahal, or "Palace of Winds" Upon arrival at Amber ascend to the Palace Fortress on elegantly caparisoned elephants, in the traditional way. Return back to Jaipur. Visit a factory to see the famous block printing work being done since centuries in Jaipur. Afternoon, visit the City Palace Later in the evening enjoy the rikshaw ride through the colorful bazaars of Jaipur Return to hotel and overnight.
Day 5: Jaipur / Ranthambore (136 Km)
Morning breakfast. Leave for Ranthambore Arrive and check-in at hotel. Buffet Lunch. Afternoon visit the sanctuary in a canter escorted by a well experienced naturalist. Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary is 400 sq kms of dry deciduous forest and has a good population of tiger and their prey species Wildlife includes blue bull, black buck, spotted deer or cheetal, wild boar, a large variety of bird species and, if very lucky, the rarely seen leopard.Return to hotel.Time free for relax. Dinner & Overnight
Day 6: Ranthambore / Swai Madhopur / Bharatpur (Train) / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra
Early morning after tea/ coffee leave for the jungle for re-visit of the Park in canter. After visit return to back to hotel. Breakfast. Time free for relax. Later transfer to Swai Madhopur Railway Station to connect train for Bharatpur. Arrive Bharatpur and proceed for visit Fatehpur Sikri the abandoned city built in red sandstone by Akbar. Visit the Halls of Public and Private Audiences, the Tower of Victory. The Panch Mahal, a five-storied pavilion, stands on the western line of the courtyard which was the Persian wind tower for ladies of the harem. Also visit the Tomb of Salim Chisti, which is laced with mother-of-pearl. Continue towards Agra. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Overnight.
Day 7: Agra
Morning breakfast. Visit the incomparable Taj Mahal, which is a fine example of the fusion of many architectural styles. Afternoon discover the strong & magnificent Red Fort - built by the three generations of Mughal Emperors. Evening time free for shopping or walk in the colorful bazaars of Agra. Return back to hotel & Overnight
 Day 8: Agra / Gwalior / Orchha
Morning breakfast. Depart for Gwalior - the pearl of Hindustan.Arrive and leave for the visit of magnificent Gwalior Fort made of sandstone, Visit the Man Mandir a six-towered palace and the 19th century Jai Vilas Palace. This Palace is famous for its ornate chandeliers & crystal. Continue towards Orchha.. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Later visit the famous palace of Bir Singh Deo, the ruler of Orchha and temples built in the 16th and 17th centuries. Later in the evening stroll along the banks of River Betwa. Overnight.
Day 9: Orchha / Khajuraho
Morning breakfast. Leave towards Khajuraho the ancient capital of the Chandela Kings. Arrive & check in the hotel. Khajuraho is known for its magnificent temples which are among the most creative examples of the indian architecture. The popular theme is woman: Reflective, Playful Amorous. The carving also depict Griffins, Nymphs, Beasts, Demons in revolt, Gods in cosmic evolution, fear, doubt, jealousy, ardent love and consummate passion. Visit the western group of temples. Return to hotel. Overnight.
Day 10: Khajuraho / Varanasi (Flight IC 805, 14h00/14h40)
Morning breakfast. Visit the temples dedicated to Jainism with beautiful sculptures.Later viist the villages to witness the daily life of local people.Afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges. Upon arrival transfer to hotel & check-in.Time free fro relax. Later in the evening, board on the rikshaw and leave for the Ghats of Ganges to see the devout Hindus performing the “Puja" with lighted lamps. Return to hotel & overnight
Day 11: Varanasi
Morning tea/coffee. Early morning enjoy boat ride in river Ganges. Return to hotel. After breakfast leave for the visit to Bharat Mata relief map of India. Drive through the Benares Hindu University, one of the oldest universities of India. Also visit the temple dedicated to Goddess Durga. Return to hotel. Afternoon keave for Sarnath, the place where Buddha preached his first sermon and thus began one of the greatest relegion of the world. Visit the Dhamekh Stupa, Ashoka Pillar and the Mulagandha Kuti Vihar which houses the life-size golden image of Buddha. Return Back to Varanasi & overnight.
Day 12: Varanasi / Allahabad (135 Km)
Morning breakfast. Leave for Allhabad the confluence to important rivers: the Ganges & the Yamuna which is also known as the Sangam. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Later visit the Allahabad Fort, which stands sentinel on the eastern bank of the Yamuna. There are three gateways into the fort, which is surrounded by a 7-metre wall.
In the evening time free for independent activities. Overnight.
Day 13: Allahabad / Lucknow
Morning tea / coffee. Early morning enjoy boat ride in the Sangam. From here one gets full impact of this impressive structure of the fort from boats on the river. Return back to hotel. After breakfast depart for Lucknow the old capital of the nawabs of Awadh where culture, courtesy and courtly lifestyle reigned supreme. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Afternoon leave for the most important site: the Bara Imambara built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784 for providing employment to his subjects during a spell of famine. Also visit the Hussainabad Imambara or Chhota Imambara built in 1837 by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah, also known as the Palace of Lights because of its decorations during special festivals. Return back to hotel & overnight
Day 14:Lucknow / Delhi (Flight 9W726, 17h15/18h15)
Morning breakfast. Board on the Tongas to visit the La Martiniere School, built as a country house by a French soldier, Major-General Claude Martin. The school also has an interesting chapel and a collection of old photographs. Later visit the British Residency, built between 1780 and 1800. The main building is surrounded by extensive lawns overlooks the River Gomti. Return back to hotel. Afternoon time free for shopping. Later transfer to airport to board on the flight to connect your flight back to Delhi. Later in the evening, transfer to International airport.
Day 15: Delhi / Europe
Board on you flight to connect for onward destination. |
