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Highlights of Northern India (Pushkar Festival)

14 days
Start and end in New Delhi
4.4
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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
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Highlights

  • Search for Bengal tigers in India's famous national park
  • Embark on a river cruise to look for gharial and turtles
  • Float on the River Ganges and watch pilgrims bathe
  • Discover Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, the Golden Triangle
  • Tick off your bucket list at the magnificent Taj Mahal
  • Explore the temples that line the banks of the Chambal

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join tour in Delhi and city tour of New Delhi
  2. Day 2 Walking tour of Old Delhi before travelling to Jaipur
  3. Day 3 Explore Amber Fort, afternoon at leisure in the Pink City - Jaipur
  4. Day 4 Visit Jaipur's City Palace, Observatory and Palace of the Winds. Travel to Pushkar
  5. Day 5 Exploring Pushkar and the Pushkar camel fair
  6. Day 6 Jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park
  7. Day 7 Safari to spot tigers before driving to Chambal Sanctuary
  8. Day 8 Search for soft-shell turtles and explore the temples at Bateshwar
  9. Day 9 Morning village and nature walk. Transfer to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri
  10. Day 10 Watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal and visit Agra Fort and Baby Taj
  11. Day 11 Morning train to Varanasi and evening watching the Aarti ceremony
  12. Day 12 Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges. Visit the Buddhist temples in Sarnath
  13. Day 13 Day train back to Delhi. Afternoon at leisure in the capital
  14. Day 14 Trip ends in Delhi
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4.4
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    March 21st, 2023
    4.3
    Seeing the tiger, sloth bear, the Taj and Varanasi
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    March 23rd, 2023
    4.8
    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
    4.5
    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
    4.2
    Chambral nature reserve, Taj and Rathanbore (even though sadly didnt see a tiger).
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  • A
    March 20th, 2023
    4.0
    Although the palaces etc were fabulous, actually walking along the streets and along the River Ganges amongst real...
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    Traveled in March 2023
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    November 7th, 2023
    4.5
    All time spent sightseeing and meeting the locals. Indu the guide was amazing. He made sure everyone was happy and...
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    Traveled in October 2023
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    November 8th, 2023
    4.5
    Varanasi was the best ,as was the national parks and agra
    Traveled in October 2023
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  • A
    November 10th, 2023
    3.8
    Guide was fantastic real knowledgeable and friendly man. Taj Mahal and tigers will stay with me
    Traveled in October 2023
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  • A
    December 4th, 2023
    4.3
    Taj Mahal
    Traveled in October 2023
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  • A
    November 22nd, 2023
    4.0
    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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