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Best of North India
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Arrive at Delhi Airport where you will be met by our representative who’ll escort you to the hotel. In the evening you can take some time out to explore the pulsating nightlife of Delhi.
Go on a city tour of Delhi, visiting Birla Mandir, Qutab Minar, Red Fort, India Gate, the Jama Masjid, Humanyun Tomb, and the President’s House (Rashtrapati Bhawan). Head to the Red Fort in the evening to watch the impressive light and sound show.
After breakfast, head to Jaipur. Start your visit with the City Palace. The palace is renowned for its sprawling gardens and beautiful courtyards symbolising the rich Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. Spend the rest of the day exploring the other major tourist attractions of Jaipur including the Jal Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Central Museum, Royal Observatory and Birla Mandir. Relax in the evening or venture out on your own to see the colourful night life of Jaipur
Head out for Amber Fort, on an elephant. Spend the afternoon visiting the City Palace along with the Royal Observatory and Hawa Mahal.
Head out for Agra by road and enroute stop at Fathepur Sikri and explore Salim Chisti’s Tomb, Jama Masjid, Panch Mahal. Round up the day with a visit to the Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb that offers visitors interesting insight into Mughal architecture. Also, go and see another architectural wonder- The Red Fort, and relive Mughal royalty.
Start your day with a visit to the Taj Mahal, a manmade wonder; you will be awestruck by its majestic and magnificent architecture. This alluring white marble monument with intricate designs never fails to mesmerize any visitor. Go to the Pearl Mosque and the tomb of Itamad-ud-Daula built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father.
Head to Jhansi and start the sightseeing with the Jhansi Fort and The Government Museum. The museum has a fine display of weapons, statues and dresses used during the Chandela dynasty. It also has a picture gallery of the Gupta period. After visiting Jhansi, head out for Khajuraho.
Enjoy a guided tour of Khajuraho. Start with a visit to the Chandela dynasty temples. These temples are renowned for the spectacular erotic sculptures and carvings. The Western Group of temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu include the Kandariya Mahadeva temple, the Matangeshwar temple, the Lakshmana temple, and the Varaha temple.
Head out for Varanasi and have an excursion to Sarnath, the buried Buddhist city.
Take a boat ride in the holy river Ganges as you visit the bathing ghats. Pay homage to the ancient Stupa, the Buddhist temple and the Museum. After lunch, head out for a city tour of Varanasi covering Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple and the Alamgir temple. In the evening you can either visit the Banaras Hindu University, which houses the Art Gallery or the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb.
Take a flight back to Delhi. Spend the day exploring Delhi or relaxing on your hotel.
Transfer to the Delhi airport to board a flight for your onward journey.