Explore North India and Ganges

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival, Delhi

  Welcome to India! Upon arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, you will meet our representative and be escorted to your hotel. After a short introduction about the following tour, the rest of the day is yours to recover from the flight journey.

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• Day 2: Delhi

  Explore the capital city from Old Delhi to New Delhi. You will first visit the Jama Masjid whose interior has incredibly intricate tiles. Ride a rickshaw through the bustling Chandni Chowk, a large wholesale market, for an insight into Indians' daily life.

  Learn about the story of the Father of India at Gandhi Smriti and then move on to visit the Qutub Minar in New Delhi. Later, go for the Humayun's Tomb, the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent. After passing by some city landmarks like the India Gate, you will finish the day at the colorful Laxmi Narayan Temple.

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• Day 3: Delhi - Varanasi

  Fly to Varanasi in the morning. Upon your arrival, be picked up and transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is at your leisure. You can rest in the hotel or explore this city on your own. In the evening, go out and witness the 1,000-year-old Aarti Ceremony on the banks of the Ganges River, seeing worshipers pray by the light of candles and lanterns.

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• Day 4: Varanasi

  Get up early for a boat ride on the sacred Ganges River with chances to see Hindus devoutly bathing by the holy river at sunrise. Return to the hotel for breakfast and then set out for a brief city walking tour, visiting the Banaras Hindu University, the Golden Temple, and the Bharat Mata Temple.

  In the afternoon, head for the Deer Park in Sarnath, a major Buddhist pilgrimage site located 10 km northeast of Varanasi. The tour also includes the Sarnath Museum.

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• Day 5: Varanasi - Delhi - Agra

  A morning flight will take you to Delhi, then you will be transferred to Agra directly by private vehicle. The driving time will last around 4 hours. Upon arrival, spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

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• Day 6: Agra

  Depart from your hotel for the spectacular Taj Mahal in the early morning. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India.

  Return to the hotel for breakfast and visit the Agra Fort in the afternoon. Built from red sandstone, this massive fortress was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty. After that, visit a local family and enjoy an authentic Indian dinner with the host.

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• Day 7: Agra - Jaipur

  Drive about 5 hours west to Jaipur. On the way, you will stop for a visit to the Fatehpur Sikri, the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585 but was abandoned as soon as it was finished. Followed by a photo stop at the fabulous Abhaneri Step Well.

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• Day 8: Jaipur

  Take a jeep up to the hillside Amber Fort. The fort features a royal palace constructed from white marble and red sandstone. Enter it, you will marvel at its stunning architecture and understand its history with the help of the guide. The Sheesh Mahal with the hall encrusted with innumerable pieces of the mirror should be one of the highlights inside the fort.

  Drive back downtown and stop at the façade of the pink Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of Winds, for photo opportunities. Finish the day at the nearby City Palace and the Jantar Mantar.

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• Day 9: Jaipur - Pushkar

  After breakfast, take a 3 hours' drive to Pushkar, a holy town lying by the beautiful Pushkar Lake. After arrival, visit the Brahma Temple, the only standing Hindu temple in India dedicated to Lord Brahma.

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• Day 10: Pushkar - Jodhpur

  Drive around 4 hours to Jodhpur. As soon as you arrive, check into your hotel and then set out for a jeep safari to the rural Bishnoi Village. The village safari will allow you to explore the rich ethnic lifestyle of the real Rajasthan.

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• Day 11: Jodhpur

  Pay a visit to the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, a fine testimony to India's splendid past. At an extra cost, you can even take a Flying Box to enjoy the fantastic view of the fort from the air. Later, explore the Jaswant Thada, more commonly known as the Taj Mahal of Mewar. Walk through the interesting alleys to the Clock Tower in the afternoon. The tower is surrounded by the local markets, and you can take some time here looking for souvenirs.

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• Day 12: Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur

  Check out of the hotel and proceed to the small village of Ranakpur, where the famous Ranakpur Jain Temple stands. There are 1,444 marble pillars carved in exquisite detail supporting the temple. Ramble around with an audio guide and enjoy its beauty. After the tour, drive approximately 4 hours to reach Udaipur.

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• Day 13: Udaipur

  Take a morning stroll through the local bazaars and then head for the Jagdish Temple, whose style of architecture is quite similar to Indo-Aryan designs. Move on to the City Palace, and then get on a shared boat ride on Lake Pichola for about 1 hour. Continue to tour the Garden of the Maids of Honour and the Folk Art Museum. Enjoy a fascinating sunset view at the Sajjan Garh Palace, also known as the Monsoon Palace.

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• Day 14: Udaipur - Delhi, Departure

  Enjoy the morning at leisure until leaving for the airport. Board your flight back to Delhi, from where you can connect your home-bound flight.

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