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Best of North India Tour

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Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi

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Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Overnight stay at the luxurious Imperial Hotel

On arrival at the international airport in Delhi, our representative will escort you to the hotel. After a traditional Indian welcome at the reception, check in and relax for the day. Enjoy the various hotel facilities and treat yourself to an authentic Indian dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi
Overnight stay at the luxurious Imperial Hotel

In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi. Drive through the Rajpath and sightsee the Parliament, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and Diplomatic Enclave. Later, take a rickshaw ride to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, Chandi Chowk markets, Red Fort, and Rajghat. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 3: Delhi - Jaipur
Overnight stay at Rajvilas

Drive to Jaipur (6-hour journey, 260 km), after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival in the Pink City, check in at the hotel and relax for the day. Explore the colorful ancient markets of the city in the evening or enjoy the hotel facilities. The majestic forts and palaces aligned on the massive city walls are never to far from sight. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 4: Jaipur
Overnight stay at Rajvilas

In the morning, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Visit Amber Fort (the former capital of Jaipur that can be approached by treks or elephant rides), City Palace (famous for its Mughal-Rajasthani architectural blend, Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum), Jantar Mantar Observatory (the finest of the 5 astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh II), Hawa Mahal (five-storied pink sandstone Palace of Winds'), Birla Temple (white marble Vishnu temple), Jaigarh Fort (famous of the largest cannon-wheel) and Nahargarh Fort (now a heritage hotel). Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 5: Jaipur - Agra
Overnight stay at Amarvilas

Drive to Agra (6-hour journey, 221 km) after breakfast at the hotel. En route, detour for Fatehpur Sikri, a ruined fort city established by Akbar and take a heritage walk to the palaces, mosques, pavilions, tombs, and Buland Darwaza (the largest gateway in the world).On arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel and relax for the day. Later in the evening, explore the colorful markets of the city and shop for souvenirs and eat out or return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Agra.

Day 6: Agra
Overnight stay at Amarvilas

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Agra, a city famous for its Mughal architecture and monuments that mark the pinnacle of eternal love. Visit Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah, Akbar's Tomb and Taj Mahal by twilight on a battery van ride. Visit to the Taj Mahal in the moonlight can be arranged on request. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Agra.

Day 7: Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho
Overnight stay at Taj Chandela

After an early morning breakfast at the hotel, board the train to Jhansi (Bhopal Shatabadi Express). On arrival, drive to the medieval city of Orchha 12 km away. Once there, it is time for nature appreciation and sightseeing. Orchha, a city founded by Bundela rulers, has many 16th and 17th century palaces and temples that bespeak of its glorious past. After lunch, drive further to Khajuraho famous as a World Heritage Site. On arrival in Khajuraho, check in at the hotel and go on a stroll to the nearby temples and adjoining village. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Khajuraho.

Day 8: Khajuraho - Varanasi
Overnight stay at Taj Ganges

After breakfast at the hotel, go on a guided sightseeing tour of the 1000 year old Chandela temples in the Western Group. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and transfer to the Khajuraho airport to board the Jet Airways flight to Varanasi. On arrival, check in at the hotel and proceed on a brief excursion to Sarnath (5 km from Varanasi) and check out the ruins of a major Buddhist monastery and the Museum that has preserved the remains of Buddhist art and sculpture excavated from the site. Later, attend the evening aarti on the ghats (banks) of Ganga and return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 9: Varanasi
Overnight stay at Taj Ganges

Go on an early morning boat ride on the Ganges that starts from Daswamedh Ghat (the oldest cremation grounds in India) to catch the people bathing and praying to the sun rising in the sky. After breakfast, walk through the ancient streets of this holy town and buy souvenirs and curios from the shops. Post lunch proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of Varanasi. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque, Benaras Hindu University besides other prominent temples, mosques, and museums. Later in the evening, visit a carpet industry that has become the hallmark of Varanasi in recent years. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 10: Varanasi - Delhi

After breakfast at the hotel, the day is free for you to relax amidst the many recreational activities provided at the hotel or walk along the banks of the holy river. Return to the hotel to check out and transfer to airport. Board the Jet Airways flight scheduled for the evening for a short journey to Delhi. On arrival, board the connecting flight heading back home or to your onward destination.

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