Package for North India

Estd. 1990

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Duration

10 Nights / 11 Days

Places Covered

Delhi - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Jaipur - Agra - Varanasi - Delhi

Overview

Package for North India

Visit India and explore the highlights of the northern India on this North India tour packages from Delhi to Varanasi. Discover the 'Pink City' Jaipur, witness the Mughal splendours of Delhi and Agra, and soak up the ambience of holy Varanasi. Enjoy this highlights tour of northern India, which has been designed to reveal the highlights of this captivating and enigmatic region. Start by exploring the regal capital city Delhi followed by the desert city Jaisalmer, then Jodhpur. Continue your journey by exploring the lake city Udaipur then pink city Jaipur, whose mesmerizing history is told in innumerable fables and evidenced by its towering forts and dramatic scenery. Explore the spiritual city Varanasi and Ganges Ghats on this highlights tour of north India.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Delhi

Begin your tour
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "Package For North India Tour". On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel.Rest of the day at leisure.
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.
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Day 2 Delhi

This morning after a leisurely breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Delhi.
Combined city tour of New & 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.
Optional: Dances of India or explore the market & shop for special bargains!
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Day 3 Delhi - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer

Today early morning transfer to the Delhi airport to catch flight for Jodhpur.
Reach and proceed to Jaisalmer by surface.
Jaisalmer - Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city.
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Day 4 Jaisalmer

After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies.
Visit the JAISALMER FORT - The oldest living Fort in the world. (This is the highlight of the tour)
See the Patwaon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank. Also visit Barabagh Hill.
In the afternoon, proceed to the SAM SAND DUNES for visiting the typical Rajasthani Desert Village. View the sunset from the dunes, as the sky is set on fire. Return to the village for dinner amidst Rajasthani musicians playing haunting tunes.
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Day 5 Jaisalmer - Jodhpur

This morning after breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival at Jodhpur check into your hotel.
Jodhpur : Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.
Upon arrival at Jodhpur check into your hotel.
Later visit the museum of UMAID BHAWAN PALACE.
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Day 6 Jodhpur - Udaipur (By flight)

After breakfast transfer to the Jodhpur airport to catch flight for Udaipur.
Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the LAKE PICHOLA is an enticing sight.
Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.
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Day 7 Udaipur - Jaipur (By flight)

Today after breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local folk Museum.
In time transfer to the Udaipur airport to catch flgith for Jaipur.
Upon arrival at Jaipur check into your hotel.
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Day 8 Jaipur

After breakfast proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. Elephant ride ascent to the fort
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.
Proceed for sight-seeing of the city.
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. It is a 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.
Later visit a rug factory and see the ladies at the intricate work or a gem factory and see the gem cutting and polishing process.
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Day 9 Jaipur -Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

This morning after breakfast drive to Agra enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri.
FATEHPUR SIKRI - 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 it's grandeur.
Also visit the Buland Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Upon arrival at Agra check int your hotel.
AGRA - Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
Relax in the evening. Proceed for sightseeing to the AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
Visit Itmadullah's Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father (The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).
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Day 10 Agra - Varanasi (By flight)

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Agra.
TAJ MAHAL - Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.
Later transfer to the Agra airport to catch flight for Varanasi.
VARANASI - 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.
Upon arrival at Varanasi check into your hotel.
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Day 11 Varanasi - Delhi (By flight)

In the early morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges. See the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple while returning to the hotel.
Return for breakfast to the hotel. Later proceed for city tour of Varanasi including the Gyanvapi Mosque and Benaras Hindu University.
In time transfer to the Varanasi airport to catch flight for Delhi.
On arrival transfer to the airport/railway station to board the flight/train for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Package For North India Tour" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.

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