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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
    • Afternoon city tour of Old Delhi
    • Visit to Sheesh Ganj Sikh Temple
    • Walking tour of Chandni Chowk Bazaar
    • Street food tasting including aloo chaat and paneer tikka
    Landmarks
    Sheesh Ganj Sikh Temple
    Chandni Chowk Bazaar
  2. Day 2

    New Delhi to Jaipur

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

    Included Activities

    • 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
    • Viewing of Sheesh Mahal (mirrored halls)

    Optional Activities

    • Bazaar shopping for marble statues, antique textiles, traditional print blocks, and local musical instruments
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    Sheesh Mahal
    Maotha Lake
  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
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  5. Day 5

    Pushkar

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Master Paradise (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise hike to Savitri Temple
    • Visit to Brahma's Temple
    • Evening prayers at Pushkar Lake banks

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon exploration of bazaars
    • Relaxation by Pushkar Lake
    Landmarks
    Savitri Temple
    Brahma Temple
    Pushkar Lake
  6. Day 6

    Ranthambore National Park

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

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon game drive in Ranthambore National Park in shared 6-seater 4x4 jeeps
    Landmarks
    Ranthambore National Park
  7. Day 7

    Ranthambore to Agra

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Amar), Hotel (Hotel Amar (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Tiger safari in Ranthambore
    • Visit to Fatehpur Sikri abandoned city
    • Exploration of Panch Mahal
    • Visit to Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience)
    Landmarks
    Fatehpur Sikri
    Panch Mahal
    Diwan-i-Khas
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  8. Day 8

    Agra

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Amar), 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
  9. Day 9

    Agra to Chambal Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Mela Kothi-Chambal Safari Lodge), Lodge (Mela Kothi-Chambal Safari Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Nature walk in lodge grounds and Chambal Valley
    Landmarks
    Chambal Sanctuary
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  10. Day 10

    Chambal River

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

    Included Activities

    • Boat safari on the River Chambal to spot soft-shell turtles, gharials, and sarus cranes
    • Visit temples at Bateshwar - collection of 40 Hindu temples on the banks of the River Chambal
    • Explore small market at Bateshwar
    • Watch people bathing and washing clothes in the river

    Optional Activities

    • Camel Safari to Fort Ater - 2,900 Rs per person
    • Jeep Safari to Sarus Crane Wetlands - 2,900 Rs per person
    • Jeep Safari to spot Blackbuck - 2,900 Rs per person
    • Etawah and Quila Pratap village tour - 2,900 Rs per person
    Landmarks
    River Chambal
    Bateshwar Temples
    Chambal Sanctuary
  11. Day 11

    Chambal to Varanasi

    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train (Overnight train from Agra to Varanasi), Sleeper Train (Overnight train from Agra to Varanasi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Overnight train journey to Varanasi in second class air-conditioned sleepers

    Optional Activities

    • River safari on free morning at Chambal
    • Camel Safari to Fort Ater - 2,900 Rs per person
    • Jeep Safari to Sarus Crane Wetlands - 2,900 Rs per person
    • Jeep Safari to spot Blackbuck - 2,900 Rs per person
    • Etawah and Quila Pratap village tour - 2,900 Rs per person
    Landmarks
    Chambal Sanctuary
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  12. Day 12

    Varanasi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Silk City), Hotel (Hotel Silk City (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hotel transfer from train station
    • Visit to Buddhist temples and monasteries at Sarnath
    • Visit to stupas at Sarnath
    • Orientation walk through Varanasi streets
    • Evening aarti ceremony at the ghats of River Ganges
    Landmarks
    Sarnath
    River Ganges
  13. Day 13

    Varanasi

    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train (Overnight Train from Varanasi to Delhi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Morning boat tour on the Ganges
    • Overnight sleeper train journey back to Delhi

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of streets, bazaars and temples along the Ganges
    Landmarks
    River Ganges
  14. Day 14

    Arrival in Delhi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Regent Grand), Hotel (The Regent Grand (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Delhi
  15. Day 15

    Departure from Delhi

    End point
    8/20, Block 8, WEA, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi 110005, India (Treebo Citi International, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Indira Gandhi International Airport
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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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    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 )
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