Special North India Tour

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Delhi

Arrive Delhi, meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Delhi

Day 02: In Delhi

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit of Old Delhi visiting Jama Masjid, Drive Past Red fort (Closed on Monday), Raj Ghat– cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi and drive past Chandni Chowk. Enjoy a Tri-cycle Rickshaw ride for a small and interesting drive across narrow lanes of Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk, the spine of Old Delhi that houses the spice market and jeweler’s lane. The myriad lanes and by-lanes conjure up intriguing memories of Delhi's historic past. Afternoon visit of New Delhi visiting Qutab Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, and drive past Parliament House, Presidents House, Connaught Place. Overnight at the hotel in Delhi

Day 03: Fly Delhi - Udaipur

Morning in-time transfers to airport to board flight for Udaipur. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: In Udaipur

After breakfast visit the Udaipur city, famous for its lakes and palaces; View of the Royal Palace, built in 1725, which houses ornately decorated buildings as Dilkhush Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Moti Mahal and the Palace of Lord Krishna, continues to Jagdish Temple, built in 1651 and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Trinity of Hindu gods. Visit Sahelion ki Bari beautiful garden and fountain, back to Hotel around Lake Fatehsagar. Also enjoy the Boat Ride on Lake Pichola (Boat ride subject to water level in the lake). Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Drive Udaipur - Ranakpur - Udaipur

Morning depart by surface for Ranakpur, located in a valley surrounded by lush shady forest, 98 kilometers north of Udaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan, one of the largest temple complexes ornate Jain of India and one of the five great places saints of Jainism. The main temple in the complex is the Chaumukha built in 1439 has 29 marble halls supported by 1444 carved pillars, none of which is similar to the other. Visit Surya Temple and other Jain temples within walking distance from each other, Post visit drive back to Udaipur, upon arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Train Udaipur - Jaipur

Early morning transfer to Railway station to board train for Jaipur Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Evening visit Birla Temple. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: In Jaipur

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast excursion to Amber fort by Elephant/Jeep; Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster. Inside the Fort visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed Sheesh Mahal - a room with all the four walls and ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium during that period. Enroute to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds. Afternoon city tour begins with a visit to the Maharaja's City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of it converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. Built in the style of a fortified campus, the palace covers almost one-seventh in area of the city. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion known as Armoury Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. The royal families of Jaipur once used most of these weapons. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the city palace, the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition. Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 08: Drive Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra by Surface (238 Kms/05 Hrs.)

Breakfast at the hotel Later depart by surface for Agra en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. The deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, in honour of the great Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti who blessed Akbar and prophesized the birth of three sons to the heirless Emperor. Akbar used Fatehpur Sikri as his capital and the city was fully occupied for 14 years but slowly became deserted and ruined after Akbar left the city. Scarcity of water was the prime factor for the abandonment of this beautiful city. Visit the remarkably well-preserved, graceful buildings within the 'Ghost City' including the Jama Masjid, tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal Palace and other palaces that speak of the grandeur and splendour of the Mughal empire at the height of its power. Continue drive to Agra. On arrival check in at hotel Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09: In Agra

Morning breakfast at hotel. Later visit Taj Mahal which is the seventh wonder of world built by Shahjahan as a memorial to his wife Mumtaz Mahal by the banks of river Yamuna. After her untimely death, Shahjahan had her mortal remains buried in this mausoleum. And after his own demise he was placed to rest next to his beloved queen in the same mausoleum The Taj has been called the most extravagant monument ever built for the sake of love. The great monument took almost 22 years to build and was completed in 1653. Around 20,000 workers from all over the country and central Asia were recruited to translate this dream into a reality. (TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS). Post visit Lunch at hotel. Afternoon visit Agra fort Agra Fort- The foundation was laid by Emperor Akbar in 1565 and continued till the time of Shahjahan. The high red stone monument stretches for around 2.5 kms, dominating a bend in the river Yamuna northwest of the Taj Mahal. Overnight at the hotel in Agra.

Day 10: Drive Agra to Delhi & Train Delhi to Haridwar & drive to Rishikesh

Morning breakfast at hotel and dive to Delhi. On arrival transfer to railway station to board train for Haridwar. On arrival transfer to Rishikesh (45 Kms). On arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: In Rishikesh

Rishikesh - set along the right bank of the Ganga, at its confluence with the Chandrabhaga stream, Rishikesh is one of the best located pilgrimages along the Ganga. There is peace and solemnity in the atmosphere. No wonder then that saints and sages come here to commune with god. According to legend, in times long past, a sage Raibhya Rishi, did hard penance to please god. Satisfied by his devotion god appeared before the Rishi here as Hrishikesh which is how the place got its name. Today, Rishikesh is a centre of yoga and meditation. Visit Laxman Jhoola, a suspension bridge across the Ganga which spans the river along the old foot route to the holy shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath. Visit ashrams and temples at Muni-ki-reti. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: In Rishikesh

Morning on leisure afternoon drive to Haridwar. Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India's Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. The largest of several sacred ghats (bathing steps), Har Ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti (river-worshipping ceremony) in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps. Worshipers fill the city during major festivals including the annual Kanwar Mela. On arrival sightseeing of Haridwar. Evening witness Aarty ceremony at The Ganges and return back to Risikesh. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Drive Rishikesh to Haridwar & Train Haridwar to Delhi

Morning on leisure. Afternoon transfer to Haridwar to board train for Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Leave Delhi

Breakfast at the hotel Later in-time transfer international airport to board flight for onward destination. Our services ends with this drop at airport.