Splendours of the North Tour Package

Delhi (2 nights)

International arrival

Delhi:

Mystifying perpetuity - Imposing past and vivacious present! India's capital Delhi, a creation of over 5000 yrs history, houses two World Heritage sites and the finest museums. Shops offer conventional and modern handicrafts. Its superfluity of fine dining restaurants and a throbbing nightlife add gusto to this historical city.

Activities:

Visit the lofty Red Fort, Humayuns Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chandini Chowk, Visit the lofty Red Fort, Humayuns Tomb, Jama Masjid, Chandini Chowk, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Laxminarayan Temple; ISKCON Temple, the Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat; Parliament Street, Parliament Museum, India Gate, Bangla Sahib; explore Delhi in a metro journey. Explore the Lodhi Gardens; the National Museum; experience cultural and ethnic diversity at the ‘Dilli Haat’.

Varanasi (2 nights)

Flight from Delhi to Varanasi

Varanasi:

The Pious city - older than history, older than legend! Situated on the banks of the river Ganges, this is the oldest living city with some of the most ancient and revered temples in the world; where scholars come to learn the ancient knowledge and debate on the nature of God. It is a melting pot...where both death and life come together.

Activities:

Enjoy morning and evening boat rides on the Ganges; participate in an enthralling Ganga Aarti; go on a tour of the various temples and ghats; visit the ancient seat of wisdom Sarnath and the Bharath Kala Bhawan. Visit a nearby hamlet for glimpses into life in a village.

Khajuraho (2 nights)

Flight from Varanasi to Khajuraho

Khajuraho:

Colors of earthy human emotion! A UNESCO World Heritage site, legend has it that the Moon God fell in love with a mortal woman. To atone for this sin, their offspring constructed the Khajuraho temples. Sensual and erotic carvings give credibility to the theory...Khajuraho's erotica were meant to test devotees!

Activities:

Visit to the stunning stone temple complexes, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; enjoy the educational sound and light shows and the impressive Raneh Falls.

Orchha (1 nights)

Drive from Khajuraho to Orchha (170km, 4hrs)

Orchha:

The kingdom of ‘nowhere’! Situated on the banks of the river Betwa, this former capital of the Bundelas now a small village, is set among a wonderful complex of wellpreserved palaces and temples. Its picturebook setting with spires and domes breaking the skyline give it an air of peaceful beauty.

Activities:

Visit the Raj Mandir, Jahangir Palace and Ram Raja Temple. ITB Special Activities, Take a day trip to the legendary land of brave warriors - Jhansi.

Gwalior (1 nights)

Drive from Orchha to Jhansi and take train to Gwalior (120 kms, 2 hrs)

Gwalior:

At 76 miles south of Agra is situated the city of Gwalior in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Bearing a strong historical legacy, Gwalior is one of the finest tourist destinations in India. The various tourist attractions in Gwalior are hugely responsible for the huge influx of tourists. Tourist Attractions in Gwalior a historical town bearing witness to several significant historical incidents, the city of Gwalior offers numerous tourist sites for the travelers. These tourist attractions in Gwalior see several footfalls of numerous tourists from far and wide all through the year.

Activities:

Gwalior Fort, Man Mandir Palace, Gujari Mahal and Archaeological Museum, Sas-Bahu Temples, Suraj Kund, Memorial of Tansen, Tomb of Mohammad Ghaus, Teli-ka-Mandir, Kala Vithika, Surya Mandir.

Agra (1 nights)

Train from Gwalior to Agra (123 kms, 2 hrs)

Agra:

Unravel the absolute allure of white marble! Chapters of history are disclosed slowly to reveal an astonishing tapestry of life, for hiding behind the warmth and clamor is a stunning monument carved in cool white marble...the speculate that is called the Taj Mahal; a World Heritage site, an architectural miracle and an edifice to undying love.

Activities:

Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset, the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, the Agra Fort, the Akbar Mausoleum in Sikandra and Fatehpur Sikri. Enjoy a decorated Tonga ride through the mythical city.

Jaipur (2 nights)

Drive from Agra to Jaipur (250km, 5hrs)

Jaipur:

The ‘ceaseless Pink city' enclosed within hills, this ‘rose pink' city founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II is Rajasthan's capital. The whole city was painted pink by Man Singh when the Prince of Wales and later Edward VII, visited Jaipur in 1876. Today, every home is obliged by law to maintain this pretense.

Activities:

Explore the Amber Fort; Govind Devji Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, Lakshmi Narayan and Ganesh Temples; Albert Hall; City Palace, Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal) and the world’s largest stone observatory – Jantar Mantar. Visit the amazing Jaigarh and Nahargarh Forts; Raj Mandir Cinema.

Udaipur (2 nights)

Drive from Jaipur to Udaipur (405 kms, 8 hrs)

Udaipur:

The inimitable Lake city! Unlike its desert counterparts, Udaipur is situated in the forested hilly region of the Aravalli Ranges; in complete contrast to the arid deserts of Marwar in the northwest. Tucked away in the midst of hills, the city is an impregnable citadel, with an impressive royal lineage stretching back 26 generations. A do-or-die attitude and a fierce sense of independence characterize Udaipur.

Activities:

Visit the City Palace complex; be mesmerized by the stunning architecture of the Jagdish temple; go boating on Lake Picchola, Haldighati. Enjoy day excursions to Ranakpur’s famous Jain Temple and the visually stunning Kumbalgarh Fort; visit the Eklingji Temple, Nagda; the Kala Mandir and Shilgram, center for rural arts and crafts.