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Highlights of Northern India

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    Start point
    8/20, Block 8, WEA, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi 110005, India (Treebo Citi International, Hotel Reception, 13:30)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Regent Grand), Hotel (The Regent Grand (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting at hotel
    • Walking tour of Old Delhi
    • Visit to Sheesh Ganj Sikh Temple
    • Street food sampling at Chandni Chowk Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Chandni Chowk Bazaar
    Sheesh Ganj Sikh Temple
  2. Day 2

    Delhi to Jaipur

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mandawa Haveli), Hotel (Mandawa Haveli (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • City tour of New Delhi
    • Visit to Qutab Minar
    • Visit to Humayun's Tomb
    • Drive past India Gate
    • Drive past Parliament buildings
    • Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan
    Landmarks
    Qutab Minar
    Humayun's Tomb
    India Gate
    Parliament of India
    Rashtrapati Bhawan
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  3. Day 3

    Jaipur

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mandawa Haveli), Hotel (Mandawa Haveli (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Amber Fort
    • Exploration of Sheesh Mahal (mirrored halls)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to local bazaars - marble statues, antique textiles, traditional print blocks, local musical instruments
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    Maotha Lake
    Sheesh Mahal
  4. Day 4

    Jaipur to Pushkar

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Master Paradise), Hotel (Hotel Master Paradise (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
    • Exploration of City Palace
    • Visit to Jantar Mantar observatory
    Landmarks
    Hawa Mahal
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
    Pushkar Lake
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  5. Day 5

    Pushkar

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Master Paradise (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise hike to Savitri Temple
    • Evening visit to Brahma Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Pushkar bazaars
    • Relax by Pushkar Lake
    • Witness evening prayers at Brahma Temple
    Landmarks
    Savitri Temple
    Brahma Temple
    Pushkar Lake
  6. Day 6

    Pushkar to Ranthambore

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Raj Palace Resort), Hotel (Raj Palace Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon game drive in Ranthambore National Park
    Landmarks
    Ranthambore National Park
  7. Day 7

    Ranthambore to Chambal

    Accommodation
    Lodge (Mela Kothi-Chambal Safari Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Morning game drive in Ranthambore National Park
    Landmarks
    Ranthambore National Park
    Chambal Sanctuary
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  8. Day 8

    Chambal

    Accommodation
    Lodge (Mela Kothi-Chambal Safari Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • River boat safari on Chambal River
    • Visit to Bateshwar temples
    • Exploration of Bateshwar market
    Landmarks
    River Chambal
    Bateshwar Temples
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  9. Day 9

    Chambal to Agra

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Amar (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Village and nature walk
    • Visit to abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri
    Landmarks
    Fatehpur Sikri
    Panch Mahal
    Diwan-i-Khas
  10. Day 10

    Agra

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Amar (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
    • Visit to Agra Fort
    • Visit to Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Agra Fort
    Itimad-ud-Daulah
  11. Day 11

    Lucknow to Varanasi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Silk City (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Morning train to Varanasi
    • Afternoon orientation walk through Varanasi's streets
    • Evening aarti ceremony at the ghats
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
    Varanasi Ghats
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  12. Day 12

    Varanasi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Silk City (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Morning boat ride on River Ganges
    • Visit to Sarnath Buddhist temples
    Landmarks
    River Ganges
    Sarnath
  13. Day 13

    Varanasi to Delhi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Regent Grand (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Day train to Delhi

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute shopping in Delhi
    • Explore Delhi
  14. Day 14

    Delhi

    End point
    8/20, Block 8, WEA, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi 110005, India (Treebo Citi International, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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    March 21st, 2023
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    Seeing the tiger, sloth bear, the Taj and Varanasi
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    March 23rd, 2023
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    We had hoped to spot Tigers, Sloth Bear on our travels and were so lucky to view both Also the Taj Mahal was...
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    March 24th, 2023
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    Seeing the Tag Mahal, and tiger at Rathanbore nation park. being amongst the people in Dehli and Varanasi, and...
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    March 27th, 2023
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    Chambral nature reserve, Taj and Rathanbore (even though sadly didnt see a tiger).
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    March 20th, 2023
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    Although the palaces etc were fabulous, actually walking along the streets and along the River Ganges amongst real...
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    November 7th, 2023
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    All time spent sightseeing and meeting the locals. Indu the guide was amazing. He made sure everyone was happy and...
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    November 8th, 2023
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    Varanasi was the best ,as was the national parks and agra
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    November 10th, 2023
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    Guide was fantastic real knowledgeable and friendly man. Taj Mahal and tigers will stay with me
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    December 4th, 2023
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    Taj Mahal
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  • A
    November 22nd, 2023
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    Varanasi for me was once in a life time and I would include the sunrise trip as std (currently an option )
    Traveled in November 2023
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