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Grand Tour Of North India (FI-051)
offered by supplier M16463 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 15
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 25
people
Destination(s):
India
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 825 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 825 US Dollar (USD)
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This tour encompasses for you're the modern face of India with the Capital City of New Delhi still protecting the head spinning exotic flavour of the old world in the charms of the old City, the Royal Rulers & their legacies of forts and Palaces that are symbolic of a glorious past to the Town of Khajuraho where Tantra & Kamasutra are'nt taboos but just the way of life and then to the holy city of Benaras, where the beliefs instills life into the dead !! The Grand Tour of North India weaves for you the essence of India & unfolds the mystic !!
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Delhi. On arrival a warm welcome by our staff at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi. After Breakfast at hotel you proceed with your personal guide for a tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Lal Qila, Jama Masjid and the narrow busy lanes of Chandni Chowk. Then drive past Safdarjang's Tomb on the way to Qutab Minar, the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings, India Gate, Sikh Temple, Birla Temple and Connaught Place, New Delhi's main shopping area. Also visit Humayun's Tomb. In the evening we host you a welcome dinner at one of the finest restaurants in town.
Day 3: Delhi - Udaipur. Early Morning transfer to the domestic airport to connect to the flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival check in at the Hotel. Restof the day free for individual activities.
Day 4: Udaipur. After a relaxed breakfast begin with the morning tour of Udaipur city including, Sahelion Ki Bari, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, Jagdish Temple. Later in the evening you take a boat ride in Lake Pichola and thereafter drive back to the hotel. In the evening your dinner venue is the famous Bagor Ki Haveli, on the banks of Lake Pichola,
Day 5: Udaipur - Jodhpur. After breakfast drive to Ranakpur. Lunch and visit the famous Ranakpur Jain temples. After visit continue driving to Jodhpur. Rest of the day free for individual activities.
Day 6: Jodhpur. After breakfast visit the wonderful Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. In the afternoon jeep safari to Bishnoi village to witness the opium ceremony, life of locals, potters house and wildlife. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 Jodhpur: Jaipur. After breakfast drive to Jaipur. On arrival, check in at hotel. Evening we take you on a tour of Laxmi Narayan temple built in white marble, a heritage walk or a rickshaw ride through the illuminated bazaars of Jaipur. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 8: Jaipur. After breakfast, excursion to Amber, the old capital of Jaipur rulers. Enjoy elephant ride over there. Afternoon sight seeing tour of Jaipur including City Palace, Jantar Mantar & Hawa Mahal.Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Jaipur - Samode. After a refreshing and leisurely late breakfast drive to Samode. Nestled in the Aravalli hills it is a great treat to nature lovers. We host you a lunch there followed by a visit to the durbar hall……truly charming, with it's windows and mirror embedded walls and ceiling it reflects a true mirror of the life of the Royals. Return to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for Individual activities.
Day 10: Jaipur - Agra. After breakfast drive to Agra. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, a 16th century deserted capital of the Mughals. We arrive at Agra late afternoon and check in at the Hotel.
Day 11: Agra. Morning visit the great monument by sun rise. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later in the day your guide takes you to the other breath taking sites from the mughal era, including the Agra fort and itmad-ud-daulah, commonly known as baby Taj.
Day 12: Agra - Khajuraho. After breakfast board the early morning luxury train Shatabdi Express till Jhansi. Assistance on arrival and further drive to Khajuraho stopping at Orchha for Lunch. Evening enjoy a dance performance at the kandharia auditorium. Overnight at Khajuraho.
Day 13: Khajuraho - Varanasi. Morning visit the enchanting temples of Khajuraho with sculptures that draw their inspiration from the ancient art of Kamasutra. In the afternoon drive to airport for flight to Varanasi. Evening enjoy a rickshaw ride in the downtown area and then head to the ghats of river Ganges for a boat ride and witness the Ganga Aarti. Overnight at Varanasi.
Day 14: Varanasi. Your day starts by a sunrise visit at river Ganges followed by a walk through the narrow lanes of the city to feel the life & culture of the holiest city of the country. Return back to the hotel for breakfast. After lunch in the afternoon visit to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples expounding the principles of Buddhism. Return back to Varanasi for overnight stay.
Day 15: Varanasi - Delhi. After a relaxed breakfast drive to airport to board flight to Delhi. On arrival transfer to a hotel for wash & change. Later transfer to international airport to board onward flight back home.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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