Best of North India


Duration

17 Nights / 18 Days


Destinations

Delhi – Shekhawati – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Pushkar – Jaipur – Agra – Orchha – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi

As the name suggests the program covers all the important places of North India. The program starts with the Delhi, the capital on India and continues to palaces and forts of Rajasthan. This journey takes you through the monuments of Love Taj Mahal and erotic temples of Khajuraho. The program ends at the city of spirituality – Varanasi.

Detailed Tour Itinerary

Day 01 : Delhi Arrival

Upon arrival at Delhi international airport, our company representative will meet & assist you with traditional welcome and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Rest of the day free & easy for own activities Overnight at Delhi hotel.

India Gate, Delhi

India Gate, Delhi

Day 02 : Delhi – Full day tour

Proceed for a full day guided tour in Delhi starting with Old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat - the memorial of Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid - the biggest mosque in India. Enjoy rickshaw ride at Chandini chowk. Later drive past through Red Fort – A red stone fort built by Mughal emperor Shahjahan.

Afternoon continue the tour of Delhi visiting the New Delhi; Start the tour with a stop at India Gate – a war memorial built in the memory of thousands of British India army killed during First World. Continue the tour driving past Presidents house and Parliament house. Visit to Humayun's Tomb - a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Qutub Minar a 73 meter tall tower built in the year 1192AD.
Overnight at Delhi hotel

Day 03 : Delhi – Mandawa (260 kms. / 05 hours drive)

Post breakfast; drive to Mandawa; the princely state of Shekhawati. Upon arrival; check-in to the hotel and evening proceed for a guided tour visiting Gulab Rai Haveli, Goenka Double Haveli and Bansidhar Newatia Haveli.
Overnight at Manadwa hotel

Day 04 : Mandawa – Bikaner (188 Kms. / 04 hours drive)

Post breakfast drive to Bikaner; the desert city of Rajasthan. Upon arrival; check-in to the hotel and later proceed for a guided tour in Bikaner visiting Junagarh Fort, Lallgarh Palace and Karni Mata Temple to experience the rare sight of rats being worshiped in thousands of numbers and if time permits camel breeding farm.
Overnight at Bikaner hotel.

Day 05 : Bikaner – Jaisalmer (333 Kms. / 05 hours drive)

Post breakfast; drive to Jaisalmer also known as "The Golden City". Upon arrival; check-in to the hotel and evening free at leisure to explore this beautiful city surrounded by the mountain range and Jaisalmer fort.
Overnight at Jaisalmer hotel

Day 06 : Jaisalmer – Full day tour

Post breakfast; proceed for a guided tour in Jaisalmer visiting Jaisalmer Fort the largest living fort, Patwon Ki Haveli &other havelis. Evening; proceed for an excursion to Sam to take the Camel ride on the Sand Dunes of Sam while the sun is setting down.
Overnight at Jaisalmer hotel

Day 07 : Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (285 Kms. / 05 hours drive)

Post breakfast; check-out from the hotel and drive to Jodhpur; yet another beautiful city in Rajasthan state. Jodhpur; founded by the Rajput chief Rao Jodha in 1459. Upon arrival; check-in to the hotel and rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight at Jodhpur hotel.

Day 08 : Jodhpur – Udaipur via Ranakpur (260 kms. / 05 hours drive)

Post breakfast; leave for a half day guided tour in Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort, Fort Museum and Jaswant Thada. Afternoon; drive to Udaipur; also known as the "City of Lakes". En-route visit to Ranakpur Jain Temples. Upon arrival in Udaipur; check-in to the hotel.
Overnight at Udaipur hotel.

Day 09 : Udaipur

Proceed for a guided tour of Udaipur – the city of lakes, forts and magnificent hotels. The tour starts with the visit to City Palace, a palace complex build over a period of 400 years.. Also visit Sahelion ki Bari, a garden designed for Royal ladies to spend their leisure time. and Jagdish Temple; the Indo-Aryan Temple and one of the famous temples in Udaipur. the temples had over 500 years of history.

As Udaipur is known as city of lakes, one must enjoy the beauty of lakes with a relaxing boat ride at Lake Pichola an artificial lake.
Overnight at Udaipur hotel.

Chittorgarh Fort

Chittorgarh Fort, Chittorgarh

Day 10 : Udaipur – Pushkar via Chittaurgarh (327 Kms. / 06 hours)

Post breakfast drive to Pushkar; the holy Hindu city known for its Lake and Lord Brahma's Temple.En-route visit to Chittorgarh. Here we will visit Chittorgarh Fort, the largest fort in Asia. Further continue to Pushkar. Upon arrival; check-in to the hotel and evening free at leisure for own activities.
Overnight at Pushkar hotel.

Day 11 : Pushkar – Jaipur (180 kms. / 03 hours drive)

Morning post breakfast; proceed for a half day guided tour visiting Lord Brahma's Temple and Holy Pushkar Lake. Afternoon; drive to Jaipur; the capital city of Rajasthan State and also known as the "Pink City". Upon arrival Jaipur; check-in to the hotel and rest of the day free & easy for own activities.

Optional: Optional tour can be arranged for Samode Village Excursion or Chokhi Dhani Village Excursion.
Overnight at Jaipur hotel.

Day 12 : Jaipur

Leave for an excursion to Amber Fort – a huge fort complex located on a hilltop. Enjoy the Elephant ride to ascend the Amber fort. The fort consists of Diwan - e – Aam , Diwan – e – Khas, Sheesh Mahal and Suck Niwas. After visiting Amber fort, visit to a traditional Rajasthani Handicraft & handloom factory to see the craftsmen performing.

Afternoon; visit to City Palace – the royal palace for the Maharaja of Jaipur. The palace houses a great museum and Jantar Mantar – a astronomical observatory built in 1734 AD. It has the world's largest Sundial. Before returning your hotel; a short stop in front Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) for photo shoot. Overnight at Jaipur hotel

Day 13 : Jaipur – Agra via Fathehpur Sikri (240 kms. / 05 hours drive)

Post breakfast; check-out from the hotel and drive to Agra; the city of Taj Mahal. On the way stop at Fatehpur Sikri to visit Buland Darwaza, Diwan-e-aam and Diwane-e-Khas. Further continue to Agra.

Upon arrival in Agra; check-in to the hotel and later Proceed for the city tour of Agra. Visit the one of the seven wonders of world, The famous Taj Mahal …. The grace of perfection of proportions and grandeur of geometrical patterns of well-appointed gardens enhancing the poise of the whole complex together add magnificence to the delicacy of this adorable monument of love, dedication and purity, 'The Taj'!

Continue to visit another UNESCO heritage monument, the famous Agra fort. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It is one of the most important and robustly built strongholds of the Mughals, embellished with number of richly decorated buildings encompassing the imposing Mughal style of art and architecture.
Overnight at Agra hotel

Day 14 : Agra – Jhansi (By Shatabdi Train at 0811/1045 hrs)

Jhansi – Khajuraho via Orchha (165 kms. / 04 hours' drive)

Post breakfast; check-out from the hotel and transfer to Agra railway station to board the train to Jhansi.

Once reaching Jhansi; meet & assist by our company driver and drive to Khajuraho. En-route visit to Orchha; the historical town. Here you will visit Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Ram –Raja Mandir and laxmi Narayan Temple.

Further continue your drive to Khajuraho. Upon arrival; check-in to the hotel and evening enjoy the sound & light show.
Overnight at Khajuraho hotel

Khajuraho Temple

Khajuraho Temple

Day 15 : Khajuraho – Varanasi (By Flight)

Post breakfast; proceed for a guided tour to visit Khajuraho Group of Temples famous of its erotic art.

Afternoon; transfer Khajuraho airport to board the flight to Varanasi, the oldest city in India.

Upon arrival in Varanasi, transfer to the hotel for check-in and evening free at leisure for won activities and explore the oldest living city of India.
Overnight at Varanasi hotel

Day 16 : Varanasi – Full day tour

Early in the morning before breakfast; enjoy the boat ride on Holy River Ganges at sunrise. Later return back to the hotel to have your breakfast. Further leave for an excursion to Sarnath; where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna.

Afternoon return back to Varanasi and visit various ancient Temples in the city.

Evening; witness the Aarti ceremony (lighting lamps) at holy river Ganges bank.
Overnight at Varanasi hotel

Day 17 : Varanasi – Delhi (By Flight)

Post breakfast; check-out from the hotel and transfer to Varanasi airport to board the flight to Delhi.

Upon arrival in Delhi; transfer to the hotel for check-in. Evening; free & easy for own activities and last-minute shopping.
Overnight at Delhi hotel.

Day 18 : Delhi – Departure

Post breakfast; day free for own activities. Later transfer to Delhi International airport to board the flight to onward journey.