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Northern India - From the Taj Mahal to Rajasthan

  • Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi
  • Culture & Nature
Taj Mahal , Rajasthan , Ganges River , Delhi , Agra , Varanasi , Jaisalmer , Jodhpur , Udaipur , Mumbai , Bombay, India, Asia

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Contact provider for price19 DaysYear-round
Boutique accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Asia Adventures and Study Tours 15 people max
From the early Indus Civilization to the great Mogul Empires and finally the British Raj, Northern India has shaped the course of the country’s historical and cultural evolution over the past 3500 years. It is a rich history where the palaces, temples and great cities of its ancient cultures have never failed to stir the traveller’s curiosity and imagination.

This program combines the best of Northern India’s cultural wonders and Rajasthan’s colourful people and desert palaces. You will sail down the sacred Ganges at sunrise, explore Khajuraho, with its magnificent temples and exquisitely carves sculptures, see the famed Taj Mahal as it glows at sunset; visit the historic cities of Delhi and Jaipur with their wealth of architectural wonders. Travel to Aurangabad and the UNESCO World Heritage Caves at Ajanta, considered by many to be a masterpiece of Buddhist religious art. Our journey ends in Mumbai, a bustling coastal city and the gateway to India.

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Taj Mahal , Rajasthan , Ganges River , Delhi , Agra , Varanasi , Jaisalmer , Jodhpur , Udaipur , Mumbai , Bombay, India, Asia

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  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Delhi

Early morning arrival and transfer to hotel. Day at leisure to rest after your long flight. Welcome dinner and evening briefing to learn about the wonderful events ahead.

B/D The Claridges Hotel

 

Day 2 Delhi

City tour exploring the city of two faces - the old and the new. In New Delhi visit the Secretariat Building, Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, Qutab Minar and Birla Temple. In Old Delhi visit the historic Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Gandhi’s memorial site, the marketplace of Chandni Chowk, and India’s largest mosque, Jama Masjid.

B/L/D The Claridges Hotel

 

Day 3 Delhi/Varanasi

Today you fly to Varanasi, the holy Hindu city located on the left bank of the Ganges. Visit the museum in nearby Sarnath, where relics from the magnificent stupas of Ashoka's Empire are displayed.

B/L/D The Clarks Hotel

 

Day 4 Varanasi/Khajuraho

Enjoy a glorious sunrise cruise down the sacred river of the Ganges passing the burning ghats and bathing pilgrims. Afternoon take a short flight to Khajuraho.

B/L/D Holiday Inn Khajuraho

Day 5 Khajuraho

Today you explore this "City of the Gods" where the powerful Chandela kings built eighty-five extraordinary temples to their gods, twenty-two of them remain today. You will also visit the eastern groups of temples to view the spectacular Indian art from the medieval period.

B/L/D Holiday Inn Khajuraho

 

Day 6 Khajuraho/Agra

Depart for Agra by road. Afternoon guided tour of Agra city visiting the world famous Taj Mahal built in 1630 by Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan to enshrine the mortal remains of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Visit historic Agra Fort and the city bazaar.

B/L/D Taj View Hotel

 

Day 7 Agra/Jaipur

Depart for Jaipur by road visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted one-time capital city of Emperor Akbar, en route. This nearly intact Moghul city is a masterpiece of Muslim architecture unique in India.

B/L/D Jai Mahal Hotel

 

Day 8 Jaipur

Morning guided tour of the Pink City visiting Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds), the Observatory, City Palace and colourful bazaars. Afternoon excursion to the Amber Fort where we ride on decorated elephants to reach the top of the fort. At Amber Fort, visit Jagmandir, the chamber of glittering mirrors, Jai Mahal and the Temple of Goddess Kali.

B/L/D Jai Mahal Hotel

Day 9 Jaipur/Jodhpur

Morning at leisure. Later in the day drive to Jodhpur, a resplendent city in the Thar Desert with many palaces and handicraft shops.

B/L/D Taj Hari Mahal Palace Hotel

 

Day 10 Jodhpur

Guided tour to the nearby old capital of Mandore. In the afternoon visit the famous Meharangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and Jaswant Thada.

B/L/D Taj Hari Mahal Palace Hotel

 

Day 11 Jodhpur/Jaisalmer

Today drive across the Thar Desert to Jaisalmer. Once the capital of the Bhati Rajputs, Jaisalmer was founded in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal. Visit the exquisite Jain temples and the elaborate merchants’ residences know as havelis.

B/L/D Fort Rajwafa Hotel

 

Day 12 Jaisalmer

Drive into the rolling sand dunes of the desert and experience overwhelming hospitality in a local village. Return to the city after the sunset.

B/L/D Royal Orchid Park Hotel

 

Day 13 Jaisalmer/Jodhpur

Drive to Jodhpur, located on the edge of the great Thar Desert. Among all the cities in India, this is one of the most fascinating. Enjoy its exotic lively bazaars composing a veritable photographer's dream.

B/L/D Taj Hari Mahal Hotel

 

Day 14 Jodhpur/Udaipur

Morning departure for Udaipur, an enchanting city. En route visit the famous Jain Temples of Ranakpur. Remainder of day at leisure in Udaipur, whose rugged fortresses and palaces are straight out of fairy tales.

B/L/D Shiv Niwas Palace Hotel

 

Day 15 Udaipur

Morning guided tour of Udaipur visiting the city Palace, Eklingji, a complex of 108 temples chiseled out of sandstone and marble, and the temples of Nagada.

B/L/D Shiv Niwas Palace Hotel

 

Day 16 Udaipur/Aurangabad

This morning, fly to Aurangabad and visit the Ellora Caves. These are an impressive complex of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cave temples built between the 6th and 10th centuries AD near the ancient Indian village of Ellora. It is a World Heritage Site and the most visited ancient monument in Maharashtra State.

B/L/D Taj Residency Hotel

 

Day 17 Aurangabad

Today we will take an excursion to the Ajanta Caves. These caves are a series of 29 Buddhist cave temples, some of which date from the 2nd century BC. Encompassing both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist traditions, the Ajanta Caves preserve some of the best masterpieces of Buddhist art in India. Afterwards take a city tour of Aurangabad.

B/L/D Taj Residency Hotel

 

Day 18 Aurangabad/Mumbai

Transfer to Aurangabad airport for flight to Mumbai. City sightseeing tour visiting Marine

Drive, the Gateway of India, the Hanging Gardens on Malabar hill, the Parsi Towers of Silence, and the Prince of Wales Museum. Farewell dinner.

B/L/D Taj Residency Hotel

 

Day 19 Depart Mumbai

Morning transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

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