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Highlights of Northern India (Pushkar Festival)

14 days
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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
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    New 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 (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon city tour of Old Delhi
    • Visit to Sheesh Ganj Sikh Temple
    • Walk around Chandni Chowk Bazaar
    • Street food tasting including aloo chaat, paneer tikka, parathas and rotis
    Landmarks
    Sheesh Ganj Sikh Temple
    Chandni Chowk Bazaar
    Indira Gandhi International Airport
  2. Day 2

    New Delhi to Jaipur

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    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 Building
    Rashtrapati Bhawan
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  3. Day 3

    Jaipur

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Jaipur to Pushkar

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Hawa Mahal
    • Exploration of City Palace
    • Visit to Jantar Mantar
    Landmarks
    Hawa Mahal
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
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  5. Day 5

    Pushkar

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

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise hike to Savitri Temple
    • Visit to Pushkar Camel Fair
    • Visit to Brahma Temple and evening prayers
    Landmarks
    Savitri Temple
    Pushkar Camel Fair
    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 jeep
    Landmarks
    Ranthambore National Park
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  7. Day 7

    Ranthambore to Chambal Valley

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

    Included Activities

    • Nature walk from lodge grounds
    Landmarks
    Chambal Valley
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  8. Day 8

    Chambal River - Bateshwar

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

    Included Activities

    • Motor boat safari on River Chambal to spot soft-shell turtles, gharials, and sarus cranes
    • Visit to 40 Hindu temples at Bateshwar
    • Exploration of local market at Bateshwar
    • Time to 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
  9. Day 9

    Chambal Valley to Agra

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

    Included Activities

    • Village and nature walk
    • Visit to Fatehpur Sikri

    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
    Fatehpur Sikri
    Panch Mahal
    Diwan-i-Khas
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  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
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Agra Fort
    Itimad-ud-Daulah
  11. Day 11

    Agra to Varanasi

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

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to Varanasi
    • Afternoon orientation walk
    • Evening aarti ceremony on the ghats
    Landmarks
    River Ganges
    Varanasi Ghats
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  12. Day 12

    Varanasi

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

    Included Activities

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

    Varanasi to New Delhi

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

    Included Activities

    • Train journey back to New Delhi

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute shopping in Delhi
    • Exploration of Delhi
  14. Day 14

    Departure from New Delhi

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

    Optional Activities

    • Hotel transfer to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
    Landmarks
    Indira Gandhi International Airport

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    March 21st, 2023
    Seeing the tiger, sloth bear, the Taj and Varanasi
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    March 23rd, 2023
    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
    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
    Chambral nature reserve, Taj and Rathanbore (even though sadly didnt see a tiger).
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    March 20th, 2023
    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
    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
    Varanasi was the best ,as was the national parks and agra
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    November 10th, 2023
    Guide was fantastic real knowledgeable and friendly man. Taj Mahal and tigers will stay with me
    Traveled in October 2023
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    December 4th, 2023
    Taj Mahal
    Traveled in October 2023
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  • A
    November 22nd, 2023
    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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