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Highlights of Northern India (October Onwards)

14 days
From New Delhi to Delhi
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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

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

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting with Tour Leader
    • Afternoon city tour of Old Delhi
    • Metro travel to Old Delhi
    • Walk through Chandni Chowk Bazaar
    • Visit to Sheesh Ganj Sikh Temple
    • Street food sampling including aloo chaat, paneer tikka, parathas, and rotis

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Indira Gandhi International Airport
    Landmarks
    Chandni Chowk Bazaar
    Sheesh Ganj Sikh Temple
    Old Delhi
  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 Building
    Rashtrapati Bhawan
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  3. Day 3

    Jaipur

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Amber Fort
    • Tour of Sheesh Mahal

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to bazaars for shopping
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    Sheesh Mahal
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Jaipur to Pushkar

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Hawa Mahal
    • Tour of City Palace
    • Visit to Jantar Mantar observatory
    Landmarks
    Hawa Mahal
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
    Pushkar Lake
  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 Brahma's Temple
    • Evening prayers on Pushkar Lake banks

    Optional Activities

    • Wandering through bazaars
    • Relaxing 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
    • Wildlife viewing opportunity (tigers, sloth bear, langur, striped hyenas, marsh crocodiles, pythons, Ganga soft-shelled turtles, and bird species)
    Landmarks
    Ranthambore National Park
  7. Day 7

    Ranthambore to Chambal Valley

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

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive in Ranthambore National Park
    Landmarks
    Ranthambore National Park
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  8. Day 8

    River Chambal - Bateshwar

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided motor boat safari on River Chambal to spot soft-shell turtles, gharials, and sarus cranes
    • Explore 40 Hindu temples at Bateshwar
    • Visit small market at Bateshwar
    • Watch people bathing and washing clothes in the river
    Landmarks
    River Chambal
    Bateshwar Temples
  9. Day 9

    Chambal Valley to Agra

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

    Included Activities

    • Village and nature walk from lodge
    • Visit to Fatehpur Sikri abandoned city
    • Tour of Panch Mahal
    • Tour of Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience)
    Landmarks
    Fatehpur Sikri
    Panch Mahal
    Diwan-i-Khas
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  10. Day 10

    Agra

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel after Taj Mahal visit)
    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
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Agra Fort
    Itimad-ud-Daulah
  11. Day 11

    Agra to Varanasi

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

    Included Activities

    • Day train to Varanasi
    • Afternoon orientation walk through city streets
    • Evening aarti ceremony on the ghats
    Landmarks
    Ganges River Ghats
  12. Day 12

    Varanasi

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

    Included Activities

    • Morning boat ride on the Ganges
    • Visit to Sarnath
    • Exploration of Sarnath monasteries and stupas
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
    Sarnath
  13. Day 13

    Varanasi to New Delhi

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

    Included Activities

    • Train journey back to New Delhi

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute shopping
    • Exploring Delhi
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  14. Day 14

    New Delhi

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    March 21st, 2023
    Seeing the tiger, sloth bear, the Taj and Varanasi
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  • A
    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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    Traveled in October 2023
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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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  • A
    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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