Heritage North India Tour
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Duration : 19 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Gwalior - Agra - Jaipur - Chhatrasagar - Deogarh - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur – Delhi
Day : 01 Arrival at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the evening. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
Overnight at Delhi.
Day : 02 Delhi
After breakfast explore the old and new Delhi. Visit the Red fort as well as the Jama Masjid with our guide. Do the rickshaw ride in the old city of Delhi.
After lunch visit the India Gate, President hall, Qutab Minar and the diplomatic enclave (Embassy Area).
Overnight at Delhi
Day : 03 Delhi – Varanasi
Morning transfer to airport for the flight to Varanasi. On arrival check in the hotel. Afternoon on leisure. Excursion of Sarnath, the place where first prayer of Lord Buddha took place.
Visit the Bathing Ghats of Varanasi, Kashi Vishwanath Temple and other attractions of Varanasi. Afternoon visit to Sarnath – attractions include - Buddhist Stupas, monasteries and temples.
Overnight at hotel.
Day : 4 Varanasi – Khajuraho
Afternoon transfer to airport for the flight to Khajuraho. On arrival check in the hotel. The temples are divided into three groups Eastern, Western, and Southern.
In the afternoon proceed for the Western group of temples. Visit the western group of temples. Kandariya Mahadeo is the most celebrated of all temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and famous for erotic sculpture on its walls.
Day : 5 Khajuraho
After breakfast visit the Khajuraho, Eastren group of temple and southern temple.
Overnight at hotel.
Day: 6 Khajuraho – Orcha – Gwalior
After breakfast drive to Gwalior (280 Km 5hrs by road), en-route visit the orcha, now a small hamlet in the state of Madhya Pradesh but once the capital of the formidable Bundela kings in medieval times. Attractions include Raj Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, Rai Parveen Mahal, Ram Raja Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, and Laxmi Narayan Temple.
After visiting the Orcha, drive again to Gwaliaor - a former royal city and capital of Scindia Dynasty. Visit Gwalior Fort considered as one of the mightiest in Indian history. There are marvelous palaces and temples inside the fort like Manmandir Palace, Sas Bahu Temple, Teli ka Mandir, and Suraj Kund. Also visit Jaivilas Palace and museum plus newly built Sun Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day : 7 Gwalior - Agra
After leisurely breakfast drive to Agra (260 Km 4hrs by road). First do the sightseeing of Gwalior city and then proceed to Agra.
A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
Overnight at hotel.
Day : 8 Agra
After Lunch proceed to visit Taj. Enjoy battery van ride to the Taj.
Visit Taj mahal, Agra Fort and other travel attractions. Visit Itmadullah’s Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father (The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).
Overnight at Agra.
Day : 9 Agra – Jaipur
After breakfast drive to beautiful Pink City – Jaipur (280 Km 5hrs by road).
Stop at 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. Also visit the Buland Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Reach and check in at hotel.
Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Day: 10 Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing of the city. Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
Also visit – City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal. Visit a rug factory and see the ladies at the intricate work or a gem factory and see the gem cutting and polishing process.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Day : 11 Jaipur - Chhatrasagar
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed to Nimaj (240 Km 4hrs by road). (Chhatrasagar)
Overnight will be at the camp.
Day : 12 Chhatrasagar - Deogarh – Udaipur
Start for Udaipur (230 Km 4hrs by road) after breakfast. En-route you visit the Deogarh Mahal and have your lunch there. Reach and check in at hotel.
Udaipur is a 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.
Relax in the evening. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day : 13 Udaipur
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace. Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local folk Museum.
Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - the other island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.
Overnight at Udaipur.
Day : 14 Udaipur - Jodhpur
Proceed in the morning after a leisurely breakfast and reach Jodhpur (by road 270 Km 5hrs).
En-route, visit the RANAKPUR TEMPLES, dating back to the 15th century. Visit two more Jain temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures.
Relax in the hotel and visit the museum of UMAID BHAWAN PALACE. Overnight at Jodhpur.
Day : 15 Jodhpur
Breakfast will be at hotel. In the morning go for a village safari in the jeep and have a rare glimpse into the rich culture and true essence of India. Abundant wildlife (game) and memorable moments of the great desert landscape fascinates one while driving along the countryside.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - visit the 15th century Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada Memorial and other attractions in the city.
Relax in the evening or proceed for shopping. Overnight will be in Jodhpur.
Day : 16 Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Proceed for Jaisalmer (300 km/5hrs by road). Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day : 17 Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. Visit the Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank. Also visit Barabagh Hill.
In the afternoon, proceed to the Sam Sand Dunes. View the sunset from the dunes. Stay overnight at the Swiss Tent Camp.
Proceed for Jaisalmer. Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight will be at Jaisalmer.
Day : 18 Jaisalmer – Jodhpur
After a relaxed breakfast drive back to Jodhpur. Reach and relax. In the evening do the shopping around the clock tower and stay overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day : 19 Jodhpur – Delhi
Breakfast will be in the hotel. Proceed to the airport to take the flight to Delhi.
Reach and check in at a hotel for the day. Enjoy the day in the hotel relaxing or do some last minute shopping. Late evening check out as per flight timing and proceed to the airport for flight home.
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