North India Tour
11 Nights/12 Days Tour to North India
Delhi / Jaipur / Agra / Khajuraho / Varanasi / Delhi
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi:
Company representatives will receive you on arrival
at the international airport in Delhi. Transfer to your hotel.
Relax for the day.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a
sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present.
It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A
window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be at
Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
You will be picked up from
your hotel and proceed for a full-day tour of Old & New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the
Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid
- the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort
and palace of the Moghul Empire.
Enjoy Cycle rickshaw ride from
Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive
sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb,
the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the
imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would
end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Overnight will
be at Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur: By Road 260 Kms/5 hr
Proceed to Jaipur after breakfast.
Reach by noon.
JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be
traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who
ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of
Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains
it's character and history - Beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and
modernity. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of
the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit
of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its
massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens. Roam
in the old city and explore Jaipur.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 04: Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for
morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort. AMBER
FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Man
Singh I in 1592 started the construction. It was completed by his descendent
- Jai Singh I. It's forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a
beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.
Continue city sightseeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani
architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled
city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace
Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five
observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This
observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds"
is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure of sandstone plastered
pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has
953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal
grandstand for the palace women.
Relax in the
evening. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur - Agra: By Road 221 Kms/5 hr
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Agra. Visit Fatehpur
Sikri en-route.
The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar
built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an
exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins"
are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life
must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund
Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world. Reach Agra and check in at hotel.
Badal Singh established the city of Taj in 1475. Agra finds
mention in the Mahabharat as Agraban. This city in those days was considered
to be the sister-city of Mathura, which was more prominent than Agraban.
Agra came into its own when the Lodhi Kings chose this place beside the
RIVER YAMUNA to be their capital city. Sikander Lodhi made Agra his capital
but Babar defeated the Lodhis to capture not only Agra but also laid the
foundation of the Mughal empire.
In the Mid 16th century and
earlier 17th century Agra witnessed a frenzied building activity and it was
during this time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built. The buildings
made during this era were purely in the contemporary Mughal style and of
very high quality. The same is still reflected in whatever monuments remain
in Agra. The narrow lanes of Agra filled with aroma of Mughlai cuisine, the
craftsman who are busy in crating master pieces with their skill all remind
of the Mughal royalty which this city had once experienced. Today whatever
remains, has become a major tourist attraction which has taken Agra again to
the heights of glory but this time as a major tourist destination of India.
Relax in the evening.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 06: Agra
After Breakfast we will drive to Taj Ganges
parking place. From there we will take the battery operated Bus to World
famous Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal - one of the Seven Wonders of the
World was built by Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was completed in 1651AD. Taj
Mahal - The symbol of Love was built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal (Shah
Jahan' s second Wife).
After Taj you will visit Agra Fort- which
was built by Akbar In 1525 AD.
After Agra Fort we will visit
Baby Taj - The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj. Also
visit Sikandra.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 07: Agra - Khajuraho:
Breakfast would be at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport for flight to Khajuraho. Reach and transfer to
hotel.
Situated in the heart of India, in the state of Madhya
Pradesh, Khajuraho is a fascinating village with a quaint, rural ambience
and a rich cultural heritage, honored by the world as India's unique
contribution to human civilization. The Chandela dynasty built eighty-five
temples here. Only twenty remain as embodiments of Indian architectural and
sculptural art at its most evolved state. Even ten centuries after they were
constructed, the temples of Khajuraho reflect an eternal philosophy relevant
to mankind. The temple of Khajuraho is a world heritage site and belongs not
just to India but to the world. The nearby Panna national park is a project
tiger park making the area a unique combination of outstanding cultural and
natural heritage - one of the few millennium destinations of the world.
Explore the village in the evening. Visit SHILPAGRAM.
Overnight will be at Khajuraho.
Day 08: Khajuraho
Proceed for a guided tour of the famous temples of Khajuraho.
Overnight will be at Khajuraho.
Day 09: Khajuraho -
Varanasi
Breakfast at hotel..
Transfer in time to airport
for flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi, you will be met and
transferred to hotel.
Varanasi is the World's most ancient
living city. Sunrise on the riveRfront, as seen from a boat, can be
spiritually uplifting sight. Crowded with temples, and its labyrinth of
streets, the city attracts the maximum number of tourists. The religious
capital of Hinduism, Varanasi is the carpet-manufacturing place of India. It
was previously known as Kashi - the city that illuminates. The present name
is derived from the fact that the city is at the confluence of the rivers
Varuna and Asi.
Overnight at Varanasi.
Day 10: Varanasi
Morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a
boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness
the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important
religions. (To start at 0500 hrs. for the best lifetime experience) For you
to appreciate this remarkable city, we'll transfer you to the banks of the
River Ganges before the sun rises. Board a boat with your guide and proceed
to the middle of the river, where at sunrise the sight unfolds before you.
Thousands of faithful come daily to the banks to bathe and pray while in the
background, temples and palaces rise in tiers from the water's edge. Then
return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks of "Ganga".
As shops are opening, the place now becomes a beehive of activity as the
faithful are coming and going. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple while returning
to the hotel.
Return for breakfast to the hotel. Proceed for day
guided tour of Varanasi including the Gyanvapi Mosque and Benaras Hindu
University. Overnight at Varanasi.
Day 11: Varanasi - Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing of SARNATH.
Sarnath - 5 miles out of Varanasi for a day excursion: One of the
holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon
in 590 BC. Witness the ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and
then visit a fine Museum which houses an excellent collection of Buddhist
art and sculptures found at the site.
Transfer to airport for
flight to Delhi. Reach Delhi and you will be transferred to hotel.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 12: Delhi
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Day will be free to see more of
Delhi and last minute shopping. In the evening proceed to see the DANCES OF
INDIA show.
Transfer to airport in time for flight home with
sweet memories of India.
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