Best of North India Tour

Duration:

17 Nights / 18 Days

Destination Covered:

Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Pushkar-Jodhpur-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Udaipur-Delhi-Khajuraho-Varanasi-Delhi

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
  • Nature and culture of Beyond with Sri Lanka I wanted to thank you for all your help in assisting with planning our India Beyond with Srilanka journey. We had a fantastic time in this tour package and our complaint is that our time in Sri Lanka was too short !!! we really enjoyed our holiday, once again thank you for all your help. Emir Avdic, Australia October 2014
  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
    Also a very big compliment for Shiva, our driver. He was someone we could fully rely upon
    As a summary we were extremely satisfied with the travel and the organization from Shanti Travel.
    Thank you very much for your support, give her our warm regards. Claudia Reinhardt, German, September 2014
  • Rajasthan Royal Fantastic “Very happy with the trip. Rohit Poddar, our Tour Designer was very efficient and thorough! Accommodation was great and we’d like to travel again with Crocus Travel.” Michael, UK, Rajasthan, August 2014
  • Golden Triangle India “Awesome experience! Everything was taken care of & I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations always !” Miriam, Spain, July 2014
Tour Description

Overview

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Delhi (By flight)

On arrival at Delhi Airport, our representative will greet and welcome you with our Indian tradition after your arrival. You will be escorted to your confirmed accommodation. Check into your accommodation and take rest after your long flight journey. After that our representative will show you our tour itinerary catalogue as you planned.

Overnight at Delhi

Day 02: Old Delhi and New Delhi sightseeing

Tourist Attractions: Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat, President House, Redfort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple & Qutub Minar

Have your breakfast and proceed for Delhi sightseeing by visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India. NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. In the afternoon, have your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Delhi

Day 03: Delhi - Agra (By Road 200 kms approx)                                

Tourist Attractions: Taj Mahal, Sikandra Fort, Agra fort & Itmad-ud-Daula

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Agra. It will take 4 to 5hrs approx.  On arrival you will be escorted to your accommodation. Check in and take rest. After that we will proceed for Agra sightseeing. Visit the Taj Mahal , an enduring monument to love, with a continually fulfilling beauty. Agra Fort, containing the Pearl Mosque - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Also visit Itmad-up-Dau’s tomb, built by Noorjehan in memory of her father. Take your lunch in the afternoon and continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of our tour we will return back to hotel.

Overnight at Agra

Day 04: Agra - Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (By Road 260 kms)

Tourist Attractions: Fatehpur Sikri, Bhandarej Palace & Bhangarh Village

Have your morning breakfast and then proceed to Jaipur. It will take 5 hrs approx.  En- route visit to Fatehpur Sikri. built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 to commemorate the birth of his son and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Visit the remains, it fortifications within the city including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. On arrival you will be escorted to your accommodation. Check in and take rest. After that we will proceed for Jaipur sightseeing, which is also known as Pink City. Take your lunch in the afternoon and continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of our tour we will return back to hotel.

Evening Optional Tour: - Ethnic cultural village tour of Chokhidhani. 

Overnight at Jaipur

Day 05: Jaipur

Tourist Attractions: Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Matar

Have your breakfast and then proceed for Jaipur sightseeing. Bu visiting AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use. HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies.Take lunch in the afternoon and then we will continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of our tour we will return back to hotel.

Overnight at Jaipur   

Day 06: Jaipur – Pushkar (By road 160kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Brahma Temple & Pushkar Lake

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Pushkar. En-route visit to Pushkar sightseeing. Pushkar boasts temples, though few are as ancient as you might expect at such an important pilgrimage site, since many were deserted by Aurangzeb and subsequently rebuilt. The most famous is the Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity. It will take 8 hr approx. Then explore the sightseeing of Pushkar and then continue drive to Udaipur. On reaching Udaipur check into your confirmed accommodation and take rest.

Overnight at Pushkar

Day 07: Pushkar – Jodhpur (By road 200kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Excursion Tour to Osian Jain Temple

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Jodhpur. It will take 4 hrs approx. On reaching Jodhpur, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for excursion tour to Osian Temple Tour. Explore the Jain temple and then return back to your accommodation and relax.

Overnight at Jodhpur

Day 08: Jodhpur – Jaisalmer (By road 300 kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Free for leisure at local market

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Jaisalmer. It will take 7 hrs approx. On reaching Jaisalmer, check into your confirmed accommodation and take rest. Fresh up and then we will go for Jaisalmer sightseeing if time permits or take the day free for leisure. After the end of the tour,  return back to the hotel.

Overnight at Jaisalmer

Day 09: Jaisalmer

Tourist Attractions: Rang Mahal, Rawal Kot, Gorbondh Palace

Have your breakfast and proceed for Jaisalmer sightseeing. Visit Jaisalmer Fort, over the Trikuta hill, this fort is the biggest and the most beautiful landmark of the city. The Jain temple, situated inside the fort, made between 12th and 15th century, bears testimony to Rajasthan unique artistry Visit the havelis like Patwon -ki-Haveli and alim-Singh-ki-Haveli are remarkable for their exclusive cutwork, yellow and red stone treatment and the bracket-shaped decoration of peacocks.  Take lunch in the afternoon and after that we will go for remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour return back to the hotel.

Overnight at Jaisalmer

Day 10: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (By road 300kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Free for leisure at local market

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Jodhpur. It will take 7 hrs approx. On reaching Jodhpur, check into your confirmed accommodation and take rest. Fresh up and take the day free for leisure or shopping at the local market. After the end of the tour,  return back to the hotel.

Overnight at Jodhpur

Day 11: Jodhpur – Udaipur (By road 360kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Free for leisure

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Udaipur. It will take 7-8 hrs approx. On reaching Udaipur, check into your confirmed accommodation and take rest. Fresh up and take the day free for leisure or shopping at the local market. After the end of the tour,  return back to the hotel.

Overnight at Udaipur

Day 12: Udaipur

Tourist Attractions: Palace museum, Jagdish temple, Sahelion-Ki-Bari, Museum of Folk art, City Palace & Lake Pichola

Have your morning breakfast and proceed for Udaipur sightseeing. The city is built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (Queen’s resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Take your lunch in the afternoon and after that we will continue for the remaining sightseeing. Then take some refreshment and then check out from the hotel and transfer to the railway station to board train to Delhi.

Overnight on board

Day 13: Udaipur – Delhi (By train) – Khajuraho (By flight)

In the morning you will arrive at Delhi. Fresh up in a hotel and have your breakfast and then transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule to board flight for Khajuraho. On arrival Khajuraho, check in to your accommodation and relax. Proceed for local sightseeing or take free for leisure.

Overnight at Khajuraho

Day 14: Khajuraho

Tourist Attractions: Western group of temples and Eastern group of temples, Jain group of temples

Have your breakfast and proceed for Khajuraho local sightseeing. In the afternoon, have your lunch and then return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Khajuraho

Day 15: Khajuraho – Varanasi (By flight)

Tourist Attractions: Sarnath Half day Tour, Deer Park

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and then transfer to the airport to board flight for Varanasi. On arrival Varanasi, check into your accommodation and relax. If time permits then proceed for some local sightseeing of Varanasi. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Varanasi

Day 16: Varanasi

Tourist Attractions: Morning river boating, Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Ashoka Pillar, and The Sarnath Museum

In the early morning, proceed for river boating and then back to the hotel. Have your breakfast and proceed for Varanasi local sightseeing. In the afternoon, have your lunch and then return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Varanasi

Day 17: Varanasi – Delhi (By flight)

Tourist Attractions: Akshardham Temple

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and then transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival Delhi, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for Akshardham Temple.  After the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Delhi

Day 18: Delhi Departure (By flight)

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and then transfer to Delhi airport to board flight for onward destination. We wish you for a safe journey onward. 

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Cost Includes:

1. Accommodation for 17 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.

2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.

3. Transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver for all arrivals,All arrivals, departures, sightseeing and intercity drive as per the itinerary.                                                                                                                       

4. Services of English speaking guide as per the itinerary above.

5. Services of  representative on all arrivals and departures.

6. Morning Sightseeing of Taj Mahal by sunrise, Agra.

7. Complimentary mineral water bottles during drives and sight-seeings.

8. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge

9. All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Cost does not Includes:

1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.

2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.

3. Meals other than mentioned above.

4. India visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket

5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.

6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.

7. Medical Requirements on request.

8. Service Tax as per government.

9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Where Stay

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged:-

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested:-

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged:-

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested:-

Destinations

 Deluxe  Hotel   

Premium Hotel

Luxury Hotel

Delhi

Hotel Grand Sartaj/ Similar

Hotel Royal Plaza / Similar

Hotel The Park / Similar

Agra

Hotel Siris 18 / Similar

Clark’s Shiraz / Similar

Radisson Agra / Similar

Jaipur

Hotel Maharani Palace / Similar

Fortune Park  Bella casa / Similar

Hotel Jaipur Marriott / Similar 

Pushkar

Hotel Gulab Niwas Palace / Similar

Hotel Jagat Palace / Similar

Hotel Pushkar Palace / Similar

Jodhpur

Hotel Pal Haveli / Similar

Hotel Mapple Abhay / Similar

WelcomHeritage Bal Samand Lake Palace / Similar

Jaisalmer

Deokiniwas Palace + Deluxe Camp / Similar

Hotel Jaisal Vilas + Royal Desert Camp / Similar

HRH- Gorband Palace / Similar

Jodhpur

Hotel Pal Haveli / Similar

Hotel Mapple Abhay / Similar

WelcomHeritage Bal Samand Lake Palace / Similar

Udaipur

Hotel Swaroop Vilas / Similar

Ramada Udaipur Resort & Spa / Similar 

HRH  Shiv Niwas Palace / Similar

Khajuraho

Hotel Usha Bundela / Similar

Ramada Khajuraho / Similar

Radisson Jass Hotel Khajuraho / Similar

Varanasi

Hotel Surya  / Similar

Hotel  Ramada Plaza JHV / Similar

Hotel Clarks Varanasi  / Radisson Hotel Varanasi

Delhi

Hotel Grand Sartaj/ Similar

Hotel Royal Plaza / Similar

Hotel The Park / Similar

Extra Govt. Service Tax @ 3.09 % (Applicable on total billed amount) 

Note:

01.  Group rates are available on request.

02.  Above mentioned package cost is valid on minimum Two Person Basic.

03.  High Season – Any Fair / Festival / New Year / Christmas surcharge are additional

 

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