Extensive North India Tour
 Duration
: 17 Nights / 18 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Srinagar -
Gulmarg - Kargil - Leh - Alchi - Jammu - Amritsar - Delhi -
Jaipur - Agra - Delhi
 Day
01 : Arrive Delhi
Begin your tour.
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's ' Extensive North India Tour'! On arrival
in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative
to your hotel.
Later proceed on a Combined city tour of New Delhi & Old
Delhi
Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a
modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial
Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama
Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti
Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal
Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old
Delhi.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 02: Delhi - Srinagar
This morning after breakfast transfer to airport to catch
the flight for Srinagar. On arrival transfer to Deluxe Houseboat.
Evening Boat trip to floating gardens.
Overnight :A/C Deluxe Houseboat.
Day 03: Srinagar
This morning after a leisurly breakfast we will proceed
for sightseeing.
Visit Dal Lake, the Mughal Gardens and other lakeside sites,
including the famous Hazratbal mosque, Shankracharya Temple
atop the hill called Takhte Sulemani, Hari Pabat fort, built
by an Afghan governor of Kashmir in the 18th century, the
temple of goddess Sharika.
Overnight :A/C Deluxe Houseboat
 Day
04: Srinagar-Gulmarg-Srinagar
This morning you will proceed for a full day excursion
to Gulmarg, Meadow of Flowers ( 56 kms /2 hrs)
The journey to Gulmarg is half the enchantment of reaching
there - roads bordered by rigid avenues of poplar give over
to flat expanses of rice fields interspersed with picturesque
villages. Depending on the season, nature's colours could
be the translucent green of spring, summers rich emerald,
or autumns golden hues, when scarlet chillies festoon windows
of village homes. After Tangmarg, the climb to Gulmarg begins
through fir-covered hillsides. At one point, known simply
as View Point, travelers generally stop their vehicles for
a few minutes and look out a spectacle of snow-covered mountains,
almost within touching distance
After visiting Gulmarg drive back to Srinagar.
Overnight :A/C Deluxe Houseboat
Day 05: Srinagar - Kargil
This morning after breakfast we will proceed for Kargil
and the way passing through the Kargil, the valleys of Suru,
Drass Wakha and Bodkarbo lie midway between the alpine valleys
of Kashmir, and the fertile reaches of the Indus valley of
Ladakh.
The region is politically part of India, ethnically part of
Baltistan and geographically and integral part of Ladakh.
Geographically, there is little doubt that one has crossed
the Himalayan watershed. The steep barren hills now stretch
to the snow line. As the snows melt, the waters flow freely
down into the heavily irrigated valleys. Here Tibetan-style
settlements thrive. Whitewashed mud and stone houses contrast
with deep-green barley fields.
Overnight :Hotel
Day
06: Kargil - Leh
After brakfast drive to Leh - on arrival check in at hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight :Hotel
 Day
07: Leh
Day at leisure, so you could get used to altitude, evening
- visit to Market and Leh Palace.
Overnight:Hotel
Day 08: Around Leh
After breakfast Full day Sightseeing Of Shey, Thiksey,
& Hemis. Shey was the old Capital and the home of the
kings of Ladakh before the new capital became established
in Leh the palace sits in a strategic position on a spur jutting
out into the indus valley. The main temple contains a large
Buddha Statue sculpted by nepalese craftmen. Thiksey, this
large gompa is an impressive sight, situated on top of a craggy
hill while the rest of the complex sprawls down beneath. It
was founded in the 15th century by Gelukpa Monks. Hemis is
famous Gompa in this area, around 35 Km from Leh
Overnight :Hotel
Day 09: Leh - Alchi
This morning drive to Alchi. On arrival check in at hotel.
Afternoon - sightseeing tour of Alchi and surrounding areas.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 10: Alchi - Leh
Morning at leisure. - afternoon drive to Leh. On arrival
check in at hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight :Hotel
 Day
11: Leh- Jammu
This morning after breakfast transfer to airport to catch
the flight for Jammu.
Upon arrival at Jammu check into your hotel.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 12:Jammu - Amritsar
After breakfast drive to Amritsar, on arrival in Amritsar
check in at hotel.
Later proceed on a city tour of Amritsar.
Visit Golden Temple -It is the most sacred temple for Sikhs.
It is a symbol of the magnificence and strength of the Sikh
people all over the world. In the evolution of the Darbar
Sahib, is entwined the history and ideology of Sikhism. In
its architecture are included, symbols associated with other
places of worship. This is an example of the spirit of tolerance
and acceptance that the Sikh philosophy propounds.
Also visit Jallianwala Bagh- Martyrs’ Memmorial built
in the shape of eternal flame of liberty is situated on the
outskirts of Golden Temple. Here about 1500 and 2000 persons
who were attending a peaceful meeting during the freedom movement
fell under the bullets of the British General Dyer on 13 April
1919 and the city of Amritsar.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 13: Amritsar - Delhi
This morning transfer to railway station to catch train
for Delhi. On arrival check in at hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 14: Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur : The capital city of
the state of Rajasthan also know as Pink City owes its name,
its foundation and planning to the great warrior astronomer
Maharaja Jai Singh II. The city of Jaipur has broad avenues.
The city sits on a dry lake bed in a wild and somewhat arid
landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by fortresses
and crenellated walls.
Upon arrival, check-in at Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 15 Jaipur
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort enroute witness
the façade of Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds which
was built in 1799. Amber Fort - The ancient capital of the
state until 1727 when Jai Singh decided to move from his hillside
fortress at Amber to new site on the plains. The construction
of this fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander
of Akbar’s army. The fort is a superb example of Rajput
architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside and overlooking
a lake which reflects its terraces and ramparts. Visit the
Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors,
Jal Mahal & temple of Kali. Ascend on elephant back, the
hill, on which the fort is situated.Afternoon, city tour of
Jaipur. Visit the Jantar Mantar the observatory built by Jai
Singh in 1728; the City Palace which is a blend of Rajasthani
and Mughal architecture. It also has a museum with an extensive
collection of art, carpets, paintings, enamel ware and weapons
dating back to the 15th century.
Overnight :Hotel
 Day
16 Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Morning, breakfsat, drive to Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned
Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in
1569, was the old capital of the Mughals, which was abandoned
after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful
buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti,
Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved
in its original glory.
Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and check
in at hotel.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 17: Agra- Delhi
After breakfast proceed on a city tour of Agra.
City tour of Agra
Visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday), Red fort & Tomb of
Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you will visit a marble gallery - the
flagship store in Agra which offers an excellant range of
white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles,
truly a one stop shop. Afternoon, drive to Delhi and check
into your hotel.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 18: Delhi
This morning after breakfast transfer to airport to catch
flight for your onward destinations with sweet and unforgettable
memories of " Extensive North India tour" escorted
by Vardhman Vacations.
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