Best of North India

Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Destination Covered: Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur

Day-01 : Arrive Delhi
You will be met on your arrival at Delhi International Airport and transferred to Hotel Delhi, India’s capital, and a city of over 15 million inhabitants, is where you begin your Golden Triangle with Udaipur tour. Overnight in Delhi.

Day-02 : In Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a full day sightseeing tour of Old an New Delhi visiting - The Red Fort, Friday Mosque -- Jama Masjid, The silver street of Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat, The Hindu temple -- Birla Mandir, The India Gate, The Rashtrapati Bhawan -- President's House, The tomb of Emperor Humayun, Qutab Minar and The Bahai Temple. Overnight in Delhi.

Day-03 : Delhi-Varanasi
After breakfast, transfer to airport in-time to board flight for Varanasi. Met on your arrival in Varanasi and transferred to Hotel Rivatas by Ideal. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Varanasi visiting bathing ghats, The Kashiviswanath Temple, The Durgakund, The Sankatmochan -- Shrine of Monkey God Hanuman. Overnight in Varanasi.

Day-04 : Varanasi-Khajuraho
Early morning dawn boat ride on River Ganges. After breakfast, transfer to airport in-time to board flight for Khajuraho. Met on your arrival in Khajuraho and transferred to Hotel Radisson. Overnight in Khajuraho.

Day-05 : Khajuraho - Orchha
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sightseeing tour of Khajuraho visiting Eastern and Western group of temples. Later depart for Orchha by road (180 kms/03 hrs) and check in at Hotel Raj Mahal. Overnight in Orchha.

Day-06 : Orchha - Agra
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sightseeing tour of Orchha visiting the Jahangir Mahal, Rai Praveen Mahal, The Chaturbhuj temple and The Royal Chhattris by the Betwa river. Later depart for Agra by road (240 kms /05 hrs). On your arrival in Agra check in at Hotel Jaypee Palace. Overnight in Agra.

Day-07 : In Agra
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sightseeing tour of Agra city visiting the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah and Sikandra. The visit to the Taj Mahal will long be remembered by you as the highlight of your Best of North India tour. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Agra.

Day-08 : Agra - Ranthambore
After breakfast, depart for Ranthambore by road (280 kms /06 hrs) en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Ranthambore is best known for its tiger population, and tiger sightings are common here. On your arrival in Ranthambore check in at the Dev Vilas. Overnight in Ranthambore.

Day-09 : In Ranthambore
Morning and evening jeep safaris into the Ranthambore National Park. Safaris in Ranthambore are organized in open top SUV style vehicles, and local English Speaking Naturalists are available. Sighting a Royal Bengal Tiger in the wild, is sure to be the highlight of your Best of North India tour. Overnight in Ranthambore.

Day-10 : Ranthambore - Jaipur
Early morning Jeep Safari into Ranthambore National Park, followed by transfer to Jaipur by road (195kms /3 ½ hrs). On your arrival in Jaipur check in at Hotel Alsisar Haveli. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day-11 : In Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a full day sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting – the Hawa Mahal -- The Palace of Winds, The Jantar Mantar, The City Palace and the Amber Fort. Your tour includes a ride up the Fort on an Elephant's back. The memory of the ride up the Fort on a gaily bedecked Elephant, is something that will be remembered by you as a highlight of your Best of North India tour. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day-12 : Jaipur - Delhi and Depart
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure in Jaipur until departure for Delhi by road (265 kms/05 hrs). Your Best of North India tour ends with a drop to either a hotel in New Delhi or at the International Airport in-time to board your flight home.