16 Days North India Discovery

Travel across main North India region on our North India Discovery tour. See the diversity of this amazing land, where food, customs, traditions, dress and language changes every 100 km. Discover the best of North India, an unforgettable journey which takes you from the timeless city of Delhi with its centuries old monuments and colonial touch of New Delhi, visit romantic Lake city of India – Udaipur known for its picturesque lakes and palaces, visit heritage village of Sardargarh, see the blue city of India – Jodhpur known for its massive Mehrangarh Fort, then to Pink city called Jaipur known for its magnificent Amber Fort, visit Samode village to get a feel of old times, see the most photographed building in the world – words cannot describe the beauty of Taj Mahal in Agra and finally end your journey with visit to eternal and ancient city of Varanasi.

Delhi – Udaipur – Sardargarh – Jodhpur – Jaipur – Samode – Agra – Delhi – Varanasi – Delhi 

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Day 01: Delhi

Arrive at Delhi and transfer to your Hotel

Day 02: Delhi (B)

Today enjoy full day sightseeing of Delhi. we first start with Old Delhi where we will visit Jama Mosque, a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk and drive past Red Fort. Later visit Raj Ghat to pay homage to Father of the Indian Nation – Mahatma Gandhi.

In the afternoon, we proceed on a tour of New Delhi visiting the Connaught Place, Qutub Minar and Humayun’s tomb, also known as the forerunner to the Taj Mahal.

Day 03: Delhi – Udaipur (B)

Today take flight from Delhi to Udaipur.

This evening, enjoy one hour boat ride on Lake Pichola. A romantic and serene city, Udaipur nestles in the scenic valley of Aravali hills, surrounded by three lakes – Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar and Udai Sagar.

Day 04: Udaipur (B)

This morning enjoy a city tour of Udaipur, visiting the City Palace (one of the largest palaces in Rajasthan, which is now a museum, royal residence and luxury hotel) and Jagdish Temple.

City Palace: Located on the shore of Lake Pichola, the 300 year old City Palace & Museum’s walls tower 30m and stretch 250m across. The whole complex comprises of 11 palaces built by successive Maharanas, making it by far the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Noteworthy buildings here are the 17th century Mor (Peacock) Chowk with its large peacock mosaics, the mirror-encrusted Moti Mahal, the glass and porcelain figures of Manak (Ruby) Mahal, which has a central garden; the collection of miniatures featuring Krishna legends in Krishna Vilas, the Zenana Mahal (Palace of the Queens), and the Chinese and Dutch ceramics of Chini Mahal.

Afternoon will be free

Day 05: Udaipur – Sardargarh (B)

Today you will be transferred to Sardargarh, one of the magnificent forts of Rajasthan, is an extravagant creation by men of a bygone era. Placed amidst the mountains and deep forests of Chuppun, Sardar Singh, one of the most powerful Dhodhias, built the Sardargarh Fort from 1738 to 1743. You can see the ramparts of the Sardargarh like a great ship anchored at outer sea, much before you get close to the gigantic walls soaring high above the village of Lawah.

Day 06: Sardargarh – Jodhpur (B)

This morning drive to Jodhpurr. On arrival, please check-in at your Hotel

Afternoon will be free

Day 07: Jodhpur (B)

In the morning, proceed for half day city tour of Jodhpur visiting Meharangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. The awe inspiring “Mehrangarh Fort” takes pride of place as the first destination on any visitor’s list. From the outside its wide, high walls and sheer cliffs appear unassailable, imposing and austere, but once inside you discover several lavishly decorated palaces with intricate carved ‘jalis’ and panels that take your breath away.

Also visit “Jaswant Thada”, a few meters below the fort is the site of the white marble royal cenotaph of Jaswant Singh II and four of his successors. The Mahamandir, dedicated to Lord Shiva is an architectural wonder built in 1812 with 84 intricately carved pillars. As it was outside the city walls it was given its own protective fortifications, a sign of those turbulent times.

Afternoon will be free

Day 08: Jodhpur – Jaipur (B)

This morning we drive to Jaipur. On arrival, please check-in at your Hotel

Afternoon will be free

Day 09: Jaipur (B)

This morning we will visit Amber Fort. Perched on a hill 11 Km from Jaipur and nestling among the Aravali Hills is the historic fort-palace.

Afternoon set out on a half day city tour visiting Hawa Mahal (photo-stop), the Observatory-Jantar Mantar and City Palace.

Day 10: Jaipur – Samode (B)

This morning leave Jaipur for a short drive to Samode. Samode is a place of great interest for people who appreciate culture and local arts. The village or town is famous for its magnificent havelis, mansions and handicrafts and a great place to see the rural life and flavors of Rajasthan.

Afternoon will be free to explore village on your own

Day 11: Samode – Agra (B)

This morning we depart to Agra via visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the mysterious ghost city founded by the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great in the late 16th century and capital of the Mughal Empire from 1581 to 1595.

Thereafter we continue our drive to Agra.

Day 12: Agra (B)

This morning, visit the famous wonder Taj Mahal. We walk into the inner chambers of this renowned Monument to Love and seek out several vantage points to see the magnificent play of light. It is truly worthy of its status as one of the world wonders.

Later, visit the sprawling Agra Fort on the bank of the Yamuna River.

Afternoon will be free

Day 13: Agra – Delhi – Varanasi (B)

Today we drive to Delhi Airport for your flight to Varanasi.

In the evening witness the Aarti ceremony on the Ganges. As the day comes to a close, we’ll ride by rickshaw through the bustling streets to the bathing ghats located alongside the sacred River Ganges. People flock in large numbers every day to bathe and worship in the temples built beside the riverbank. Feel the timelessness of Varanasi as the sun sets and as the temple priests perform aarti, the sacred light ceremony, on the banks of Mother Ganga

Day 14: Varanasi (B)

Early morning we take you to the banks of river Ganges where we board a boat to see the morning ablutions of the Hindus from the safety of our boat. The “boat ride” will also give you a spectacular view of a sunrise on the River Ganges. Return to the hotel for breakfast.

Late morning, enjoy the city tour; we visit the largest and oldest university in north India – Benaras Hindu University. The temple “Bharat Mata Temple” is dedicated to Mother India. It was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1936 so that the citizens could respect Mother India in statue form sculpted in marble.

In the afternoon you will be taken for the visit of Sarnath. At the ancient Buddhist learning center of Sarnath, where Gautam Buddha preached his first sermon to his disciples as portrayed in Bernardo Bertolucci’s film “Little Buddha.”

Day 15: Varanasi – Delhi (B)

Today take flight from Varanasi to Delhi.

Day 16: Delhi (B)

Today transfer to Delhi International Airport

 

Included: Accommodation in Hotels, meals as shown above, transportation using Air-conditioned private vehicle, tours & sightseeing, local English speaking guides, entrance fees and all taxes.

Excludes: International/Domestic flights, Visa, Insurance,Meals not included above, beverages during meals included in program, gratuities and any expense of personal nature.

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