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Best of North India
12 Nights / 13 Days
Delhi
Jaipur Agra
Pushkar
Ranthambore
Udaipur Orchha Khajuraho
DAY 1 DELHI Namaste! We are warmly
welcomed at the airport and transferred to
our hotel. The remainder of the day is free to
relax.
Overnight: Sheraton New Delhi (2 nights)
DAY 2 DELHI Our exploration of Delhi
starts with the famous Red Fort complex*,
named for its massive enclosing walls of red
sandstone. Next take a rickshaw ride through
the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk bazaar
and see the Jama Masjid, India's largest
mosque. Later experience New Delhi, visiting
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dinner at a famous Indian restaurant. (B, D)
DAY 3 DELHI • VARANASI (Flight)
Short flight to Varanasi. Visit Bharat Mata
Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir
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and Banaras Hindu University. Evening
witness the spectacular Aarti ceremony on
the Ghats by the River Ganges. Overnight:
The Gateway Hotel (1 night) (B, D)
Varanasi
DAY 4 VARANASI • KHAJURAHO (Flight)
Sunrise cruise on the Ganges to observe the
morning rituals of the Hindu pilgrims on the
riverbanks. Then visit the ancient Buddhist
site of Sarnath. Afterwards transfer to airport many buildings in the old city made of pink
in time for flight to Khajuraho. Here visit the sandstone. In the evening, enjoy a Rajasthan
famous 11th century temples of Khajuraho*.
Evening is free. Overnight: Mint Bundela
Resort (1 night) (B, D)
DAY 5 KHAJURAHO • ORCHHA (Drive)
• AGRA (Train) Visit the medieval fortress-
city of Orchha, then head to Jhansi to board
our luxury train to Agra, where we transfer to
our hotel. Overnight: Trident/The Gateway
Hotel (2 nights) (B, D)
welcome
DAY 6 AGRA A stunning sunrise visit to
the Taj Mahal* allows us to see the morning
light reflect off this immense marble
mausoleum, built between 1631 and 1648 by
the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory
of his favourite wife. Next visit Agra Fort*.
This powerful fortress of red sandstone
encompasses the imperial city of the Mughal
rulers. Later explore Fatehpur Sikri* and the
Salim Chisty mausoleum. (B, D)
IMPORTANT NOTE: On nights with a Full
Moon, the Taj Mahal's pure white marble
shimmers silver in the moonlight and the site
is open to visitors. When available, we can
arrange an optional tour to enjoy this very
special occasion.
DAY 7 AGRA • RANTHAMBORE (Drive)
Explore Rajasthan on our way to
Ranthambore, the former hunting ground of
the Maharajas of Jaipur. Afternoon we board
our safari vehicles for our first jungle safari to
track the Royal Bengal tigers.
Overnight: Tiger Den Resort (1 night) (B, L, D)
DAY 8 RANTHAMBORE • JAIPUR (Drive)
An exciting morning game safari before we
embark on a scenic drive to Jaipur, the rose
pink capital of Rajasthan, named for the
Cultural Dance performance with dinner.
Overnight: Trident Hotel (2 nights) (B, D)
DAY 9 JAIPUR Experience Amber Palace*
with its lovely hilltop views, followed by visits
to the Palace of Winds, the Jantar Mantar*
astronomical observatory, the City Palace of
Jaipur and the colourful bazaar. (B, D)
DAY 10 JAIPUR • PUSHKAR (Drive)
Explore the enchanting pilgrimage town of
Pushkar. Here we visit the historical Lord
Brahma Temple and the bathing Ghats around
its holy lake. Evening is free to shop in the
local bazaar. Overnight: The Green House
Resort (1 night) (B, D)
DAY 11 PUSHKAR • UDAIPUR (Drive)
After breakfast, embark on a journey through
the villages of rural Rajasthan to Udaipur.
Evening free.
Overnight Trident Hotel (2 nights) (B, D)
DAY 12 UDAIPUR Visit the City Palace,
Jagdish Temple, Fateh Sagar Lake and
Saheliyon Ki Bari (The Garden of Maids),
followed by sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola to
visit the Jagmandir Gardens, as well as admire
the beauty of the city and the famous Lake
Palace in the middle of the lake. (B, D)
DAY 13 UDAIPUR • DEPART DELHI After
an incredible tour of the Best of North India,