Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi, India. They will help you transfer to your hotel and check in at the hotel, where you are free to relax.
Day 02: Delhi
You will be picked up from your hotel to travel on a full-day tour of Old & New Delhi.
In Old Delhi you will see the Red Fort, an impressive sandstone monument built in red sandstone by the Emperor Shah Jahan, the Jama Masjid - one of the largest mosques in India; enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk - a historic market street; also see Raj Ghat - the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, Humayun's Tomb and the Qutab Minar.
In New Delhi you will see Rashtrapati Bhawan - the President's mansion, Parliament House, India Gate, The Bahai (Lotus) Temple and shopping arcades in New Delhi.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 03: Delhi - Alwar
In the morning, after breakfast, we travel from Delhi to Alwar in Rajasthan, India, by road. The distance of approximately 170 km is covered in 4 hours.
Arrive in Alwar at noon. Check into your hotel and relax. In the evening you can go shopping or explore the city of Alwar, known for its fort, palaces and museum, where with many exquisite Rajput artifacts are displayed.
Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 04 : Alwar - Jaipur
In the morning, after breakfast, we travel from Alwar to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, India, by road. The distance of approximately 120 km is covered in 2 hours.
Arrive in Jaipur at noon. Check into your hotel and relax. In the evening you can go shopping or explore the city of Jaipur.
Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 05 : Jaipur
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. We then proceed to Amber Fort for a day's excursion. At the foot of the hill leading to Amber Fort, you will climb onto an elephant and enter the fort in royal style on elephant back. Inside Amber Fort, you will see palaces, gardens, historic weapons and
a grand view of the lake and the city of Jaipur.
Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 06 : Jaipur - Agra
After breakfast, we travel from Jaipur to Agra, by road. The distance of approximately 221 km, is covered in around 5 hours.
Arrive in Agra at noon and check into the hotel.
Visit Fatehpur Sikri en-route. This city was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar as his ideal city. It was however abandoned after his death and the city's beautiful buildings stand as a reminder of an Emperor's dream.
In the evening you can enjoy the ambience of the city of Agra. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.
Day 07 : Agra - Khajuraho
After breakfast we will drive to the Taj Ganges parking place. From there we will take the battery operated bus to the world famous Taj Mahal. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died in 1631. This marble mausoleum is situated near the river Yamuna and contains the tombs of both Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. It is regarded as a monument to everlasting love.
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Khajuraho. Arrive in Khajuraho and transfer to the hotel. Explore Khajuraho and return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 08 : Khajuraho - Varanasi
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for a guided tour of the famous temples of Khajuraho. We will see the Eastern Group of Temples. This group of temples built by the Chandella rulers of central India between 950 and 1050 A.D. They are known worldwide for their sculptural excellence, which includes erotic carvings. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Varanasi. Check in at the hotel in Varanasi.
Day 09 : Varanasi
Morning, drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions.
Day 10 : Varanasi - Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed for sightseeing of Sarnath. An important Buddhist pilgrimage destination, this is the site where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after gaining enlightenment. Explore the sights of Sarnath and proceed to the airport to travel to Delhi, to conclude your North India tour package.
Tour Highlights:
- Visit to Old & New Delhi.
- Rickshaw Ride in Old Delhi.
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort.
- Visit to Rug Factory.
- Visit to Marble Factory.
- Sightseeing of the world famous erotic temples of Khajuraho.
- Morning sunrise boat cruise on the Ganges.
