Item: Highlights of northern India Tour
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Highlights of northern India Tour

Old & New Delhi sightseeing
Amber Fort excursion in Jaipur
City Palace in Jaipur
Sand dunes of Khimsar
Jaisalmer Fort
Sunset trip to the sand dunes of Sam and camel ride
Mehrangarh Fort and Clock Tower in Jodhpur
Jain temples of Ranakpur
City Palace and Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens in Udaipur
Fort Tarargh and Naval Sagar Lake in Bundi
Jungle safari in Ranthambore
Animals galore at Baratpur
Visit the impressive Taj Mahal and the Fort in Agra
Indian treasure of Ochha
Beautiful temples at Khajuraho
Holy river Ganges in Varanasi

Enjoy this Highlights of northern India Tour because it will take you to all the major sightseeing places of northern India!
On one hand you will go on a jungle safari and on the other hand you will explore the desert.
At the same time you can enjoy all the lovely cities of India!

Please feel free to make an enquiry for this trip (at the bottom of this page or at the ‘contact us‘ page) to inform us about your travel plans so we can start building your dream holiday at a reasonable price!

A total car package price for this tour starts at an approximate price of*:

1599$ only, up to 2 persons in a Toyota Etios (only 36.35$ per day, per person)
2899$ only, up to 6 persons in a Toyota Crysta (only 21.96$ per day, per person)
4999$ only, up to 12 persons in a Tempo Traveller (only 18.93$ per day, per person)
8899$ only, up to 21 persons in a Tata Motor Coach (only 19.26$ per day, per person)

*This approximate price is based on: car, driver, cost of fuel, 250km limit per day

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Start your tour by visiting Old & New Delhi
Explore the beautiful Amber Palace in Jaipur, along with the City Palace
Enjoy the serenity of the Khimsar Sand Dunes
Drive to the ‘Golden City’ Jaisalmer with its sand dunes and impressive fortress with women in beautiful saris
During a camel ride through the Thar desert, you will experience the nomadic life
In Jodhpur you can wander between the indigo blue houses and visit the imposing Maharajah palaces
You will also be able to visit the unique Bishnoi tribe
Explore the beautiful Jain temples of Ranakpur
The romantic city of Udaipur, with its three lakes, beautiful palaces and gardens, looks like a real fairy tale
The beautiful city of Bundi will impress you with its location and Fort Tarargh
Folow the path of the tiger during a jungle safari at Ranthambore
Spot a lot of birds in Keoladeo Ghana National Park at Bharatpur
Enjoy the beautiful sight of the most romantic world wonder: the Taj Mahal in Agra
Explore the excellent architecture of Orchha
Visit the erotic temples at Khajuraho
Finish your tour by taking a boat ride on the holy river Ganges at Varanasi

During this wonderful individual tour of India you will have a private driver and English speaking guides on some locations.

Day 1 :

Arrive in Delhi

Arrive in Delhi, India's bustling capital city, where you are greeted and escorted to your hotel. Overnight stay in your hotel

Day 2 :

Old & New Delhi sightseeing

After a leisurely morning, embark on your combined city tour of Old and New Delhi. Your visit includes stops at the Red Fort, Raj Ghat (a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi), Ashoka Pillar and the mile-long Chandni Chowk bazaar, Rajpat, the capital's widest avenue for a view of the Parliament House, the President's House and India Gate. Later visit Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar and Birla Temple, a colourful and modern Hindu Temple Overnight stay in your hotel.

Day 3 :

Delhi - Jaipur

After a capital breakfast, you'll be driven to Jaipur to be checked into your hotel. Your afternoon sightseeing includes The City Palace, Jantar Mantar - Jai Singh's observatory and Hawa Mahal or 'The Palace of Winds'

Day 4 :

Jaipur

Today it seems like you are transported back in time: you experience riding royally atop painted and elegantry draped elephants to the mountain fortress of Amber, a superbe example of Rajput architecture with its complex of ornate apartments and palaces. You will be provided a free guide to tell you all about this beautiful fort. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight stay in your hotel.

Day 5 :

Jaipur - Khimsar

After a tasteful breakfast, it will be time to drive to the Khimsar Sand Dunes. Beautifully set near the lake, The Welcomeheritage Khimsar Sand Dunes Village is situated at the heart of a sixty-acre oasis; a mere 6 km away from the Welcomheritage Khimsar Fort. It's only accessible by either Jeep or camel and once you are there, all that is evident to the naked eye is rolling sand dunes. The location of its remote and rural village by the lake is very peaceful. You hear nothing but the sound of the sifting sands wafting over the desert winds, occasionally interrupted by the ducks, gees and wild birds that flock to the water. Overnight stay in your hotel

Day 6 :

Khimsar - Jaisalmer

After a breakfast in total serenity, you'll be driven away to Jaisalmer, nicknamed the golden city. In the afternoon you'll enjoy a guided visit of Fort Jaisalmer, Salim Singh Ki Haveli and Patwon Ki Haveli. Overnight stay in your hotel

Day 7 :

Jaisalmer

Today it's finally time for you to get on your camel, to lope your way across the Thar Desert to the Sand Dunes of Sam by sunset. Overnight stay in your camp tents

Day 8 :

Jaisalmer - Jodhpur

After breakfast there will be a drive to Jodhpur, where you check into your comfy hotel

Day 9 :

Jodhpur

Today this city demands a full-day guided sightseeing tour. Some highlights will be: The Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada and the majestic Mehrangarh Fort Overnight stay in your hotel

Day 10 :

Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur

After a lovely breakfast you'll be driven to Udaipur, via a necessary stop at Ranakpur. Overnight stay in your hotel in Udaipur

Day 11 :

Udaipur

Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel and then start exploring the lovely city of Udaipur. Your visit includes The City Palace, Sahelion-Ki-Bari, or the Garden of the Maidens of Honour, and also the Gulab Niwas Garden. In the evening enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Lake Pichola Overnight stay in your hotel

Day 12 :

Udaipur - Bundi

After breakfast it's onward to Bundi and your hotel. You'll make a visit to the countryside on your way here. Your afternoon will be occupied with seeing all the sights Bundi has to offer, including Fort Tarargh, Rani Ji Ki Baori and Navel Sagar Lake Overnight stay in your hotel

Day 13 :

Bundi - Ranthambore

Another hotel will be checked in today: this one in Ranthambore. This evening will be at your leisure, so either explore Ranthambore's natural flora & fauna or just relax. Overnight stay in your hotel

Day 14 :

Ranthambore

You'll be up early today in order to make the most of a jungle safari to view the park's wildlife from which you'll return to the resort to have breakfast. After breakfast you can choose to relax by the pool, visit the town and temple of Sawai Madhopur or visit Fort Ranthambore After lunch enjoy a jungle safari to track those hidden tigers, returning to the resort by 5 p.m. Overnight stay in your resort

Day 15 :

Ranthambore - Bharatpur

Breakfast will be followed by a drive to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park) Go along on a rickshaw ride and enjoy spotting birds with a guide. Some species you will see are cranes, hawks, pelicans, geese, shanks, ducks, eagles, warblers, stints, wagtails, buntings, wheatears, flycatchers, larks and pipits. Overnight stay in your hotel

Day 16 :

Bharatpur - Agra

After a fabulous breakfast, it's time to take the tour to Agra, taking a break at Fatehpur Sikri, the 16th century abandoned and nearly intact Mughal city, once ruled by Emperor Akbar. This ghost town is remarkably well preserved and presents a perfect synthesis of Muslim, Hindu and Jain architecture. Overnight stay in your hotel in Agra

Day 17 :

Agra

Early in the morning you will finally whitness the impressive Taj Mahal. A guide will inform you about all the facts of this site and show you the best spots for a perfect photo. After breakfast you will visit the Agra Fort, built in red sandstone by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The rest of the day is at your leisure Overnight stay in your hotel

Day 18 :

Agra - Orchha

After a great morning breakfast, you'll take a long drive to Orchha where you visit the next Indian treasure. The sleepy 16th century town of Orchha, which is prominent for its world class Mural Paintings, is beautifully set in the forest along the banks of the Betwa River, with the ochre spires of the cenotaphs, temples and ramparts of the Jehangir Mahal Fort Palace rising above the landscape.

Day 19 :

Orchha - Khajuraho

This morning you leave early for your next stop: Khajuraho. This city was once the capital of a powerful dynasty of Hindu kings called the Chandelas. All 85 temples of Khajuraho, famous for their erotic sculptures, were built by these excitable rulers.

Day 20 :

Khajuraho - Varanasi

Today we leave early for Varanasi where you check into your hotel.

Day 21 :

Varanasi

Today you'll find out that taking a dawn boat ride on the hole river Ganges, is worth all the trouble, as you'll get to watch a glorious sunrise and experience the religious activity at the bathing ghats and temples on the sacred river's banks. In the evening get on board a rickshaw for a colorful ride through the old city, only to return to the Ganges in time to watch the Evening Aarti ceremony. Overnight stay in your hotel

Day 22 :

Varanasi - Delhi

Get up early for the long drive back to Delhi.

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