Highlights of North India 08 Days

North India Tour
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Highlights of North India tour is also known as “golden triangle”. This classic journey takes you to some of India's most prominent sightseeing spots. You learn to know more about the tradition and history and discover the architectural treasures. You will visit, the modern Indian capital New Delhi, where each corner of city is connect with latest technology Metros, the mystical ghats of Varanassi, the holiest city of India . Erotic temples, the ancient teaching of Kama Sutra in Khajuraho, “A poem in marble” the Taj Mahal in Agra, The maharaja palaces in Jaipur- a pink city, we end our fascinating journey into a colourful world.
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Short Itinerary |
| Day 01: Arrive New Delhi. Day 02: New Delhi sightseeing. Day 03: Delhi-Agra. Day 04: Agra sightseeing. Day 05: Jaipur via Fatepur sikri. Day 06: Jaipur. Day 07: New Delhi. Day 08: Departure. |
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Trip Cost > |
$3975/P
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International Flights > |
$1450/Person
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Regional Flights > |
N/A |
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Travel Innsurance > |
From $250/P |
Cost Includes:
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Cost Excludes:
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| - All airport transfers. - Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis. - Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. - Private vehicles. - Local English Speaking Tour Escort/guide. - All sightseeing with entry fees. - All applicable govt. taxes. |
- All flights. - All applicable airport taxes. - Special entry fees for camera / video camera. - Laundry, telephone calls, drinks, etc. - Tips. - Travel and Personal Insurance. - Passport and Visas. - All other services different from above mentioned. |
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| New Delhi | Imperial Hotel | 03 |
| Jaipur | Raj Vilas | 02 |
| Agra | Amar Vilas | 02 |
North India Tour IT
DAY 01: Arrive New Delhi.Our representatives will receive you at the airport with warm welcome, and drive you to your hotel. Rest of the day, you could spend relaxing at the hotel, and preparing yourself for all the memorable places you will be visiting in next few days.
DAY 02: New Delhi Sightseeing Tours.
After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed to a full day sightseeing tour of the following locations.
India Gate: India Gate of New Delhi, the war memorial arch, was built by the British in the honor of the unknown martyrs, who lost their lives in the First World War and Second Afghan War. Originally known as All India War Memorial, it has the names of the soldiers who died in the wars inscribed on its walls. Since 1971, there is the eternal soldier's flame burning under it, known as 'Amar Jawaan Jyoti'. It is the ceremonial boulevard of the Indian republic that boasts of ornamental parks, pools and gardens alongside. It is here that the much-awaited event of Republic Day Parade takes place on 26th January every year.
Presidential Residence of India: Also known as President's House, the building holds a prominent position in New Delhi. Designed by the British architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens, this classical building uses colors and details peculiar to Indian architecture. It was in 1950 that President started living in this ceremonial building and the formally known 'Viceroy's House' was renamed as 'Rashtrapati Bhavan.' It has 340 decorated rooms and a floor area of 200,000 square feet. It presents a spectacular blend of Mughal and European architectural styles. Qutab Minar: ‘The victory tower’ whose foundation was laid in 1199 A.D., and is undoubtedly one of the finest stone towers in India, and one of the most important landmarks of Delhi. The tower tapers from a base of 14.32 m to 2.75 m at its top, and was taken 20 years to complete. Built in red sandstone, this tower sports the inscriptions of verses of Holy Quran and some intricate carvings.
Lotus Temple: The 40 m high Lotus Temple is one of the most beautiful temples in India built in the shape of a half-opened Lotus flower. Completed in 1986, this pure white marble temple is also known as Taj of Modern India. Surrounded by carefully manicured lawns, it has been constructed using marble, cement, sand and dolomite. The temple structure has 27 giant white marble petals and nine pools, indicative of the nine unifying spiritual paths of the ‘Baha'i faith’, which believes in oneness of all religions and mankind. The faith emphasizes on ‘prayer’, which is described as 'Conversation with God,' and ‘meditation’, which is described as 'Key for opening the doors of mysteries'. The temple represents the broad views and scientific ideas of Baha`i faith and signifies the purity and the universality of the Lord. A perfect silence is maintained in the main hall of prayer, to allow the devotees to meditate and pray peacefully.
Red Fort: It is one of the most spectacular pieces of Mughal Architecture, built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648. It has walls extending up to 2 kms in length with the height varying from 18 meters on the river side to 33 meters on the city side. The Fort sports all the obvious trappings befitting a vital center of Mughal governance - halls of public and private audiences, domed and arched marble palaces, plush private apartments, a mosque, and elaborately designed gardens. Even today, the Fort is an eloquent reminder of the glory of the Mughal era, and its magnificence simply leaves one awestruck. It is still a calm haven of peace, which helps one to break away, from noisy and busy life outside the walls of the Fort.
DAY 03: New Delhi – Agra by Bus.
After a breakfast at hotel, we pack our belongings on coach, and ride the bus to Agra. After arriving Agra, we take the rest of the day for our leisurely activities in the hotel, mostly relaxing and recollecting the memorable experiences, and preparing for more exciting moments to come.
DAY 04: Agra Sightseeing Tours.
After a good meal at hotel, we set out to begin our sightseeing of Agra.
Taj Mahal: Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world, and some Western historians have noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed. It is also inducted into UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. It is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is irresistible particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon. Taj Mahal was built by a Muslim Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his dear wife and Queen Mumtaz Mahal. It is an "elegy in marble" or some say an expression of a "dream." Taj Mahal (meaning Crown Palace) is also a Mausoleum housing the grave of Queen Mumtaz Mahal at the lower chamber. The grave of Emperor Shah Jahan was added to it later. Taj Mahal was constructed over a period of twenty-two years employing twenty thousand workers. The architectural design uses the interlocking arabesque concept, in which each element stands on its own, and perfectly integrates with the main structure. It uses the principles of self-replicating geometry and the symmetry of architectural elements.
Agra Fort: The fort is built alongside the Yamuna river and stretches almost 2.5 km consisting of wall built in red sandstone. The wall has 2 gates – ‘the Delhi Gate’ and ‘the Amar Singh Gate’. You can only enter the fort via the Amar Singh Gate. Inside the fort, there are many buildings of historical importance, and many sites of architectural beauty, such as Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience), Royal Pavilions containing beautiful mosques, palaces, and Bazaar. Several of the buildings are made of pure marble with beautiful carvings. To cool off the rooms in the marble pavilions, the walls were hollow and filled with running water. From the balconies in the pavilions, you have a nice view of the Yamuna river and Taj Mahal. As the story goes, the emperor Shah Jahan, who built the Taj, was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb in the Agra Fort, where he had a view of the building erected for his deceased wife.
DAY 05: Agra – Jaipur by Bus (Duration: 5.5 hours).
We depart Jaipur on our coach bus, and head to Jaipur enjoying the landscapes as we take a ride of 5 and half hours long. Upon reaching Jaipur, we check into our hotel, and relax for the rest of the day.
DAY 06: Jaipur Sightseeing.
Right after meal, we set out to sightseeing Jaipur by visiting following locations.
Amber Fort: The Fort is located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur. The exterior of the Fort is not in the least like its interiors. The outside is very imposing and rugged looking, whereas the inside is a comforting and warm interior influenced by both Hindu and Muslim style of ornamentation. On the walls, are paintings depicting various hunting scenes, and the walls are covered with intricate carving, mosaic and minute mirror work that make the halls look very majestic and imperial. The fort is built with white marble and red sandstone, and looks even more attractive because of the Maota Lake in the foreground.
Hawa Mahal: The Hawa Mahal, which adjoins the famous City Palace wall, has become one of the major landmarks of Jaipur. The palace is a five-storied building with arched roof is shaped like a pyramid. As one looks at this building, one realizes that the rear side of the building is comparatively very plain and lacks much of ornamentation. One is rather surprised at the contrast, since in the front of the Mahal, there is intricate carving and much attention has been paid to minute details, while the backside of it is more a mass of pillars and passages. Since the Hawa Mahal was built at a time, when women of the royal families were restricted from the coming out to the public. This does explain why Hawa Mahal has such tiny windows and many screened balconies. The royal ladies could look below at the people and many other processions in the streets without showing themselves and thus enjoy a sense of freedom.
City Palace : Jaipur city is known for its many palaces and forts, and one of these major landmarks of the 'pink city' is the City Palace Complex. The architecture of the City Palace is a synthesis of Rajasthani and Mughal styles of architecture. The Complex comprises of many structures, courtyards, gardens and buildings. There are many splendid small palaces and halls in the complex, and also has a famous temple called the Shri Govind Temple and a museum inside called the City Palace Museum. Here is a splendid gateway, which leads to the Diwan-I-Khas (Hall of Private audience). It is an open hall, where there are two silver vessels on display, which are in the Guinness book of World Records!
Jantar Mantar: The Jaipur observatory was built in 1728. There is actually a fascinating story in relation to the construction of the Observatory. According to the story, King Sawai Jai Singh II sent his envoys to various parts of the world. The emissaries came back with manuals and astronomical tables and tons of data on the advances made in the fields of astronomy. La Hire's "Tables" was one of these manuals, and impressed by it, Sawai Jai Sing II ordered the observatory to be constructed according to the data available in this manual. Amazingly, after Jantar Mantar was built, it was discovered that the Observatory was more accurate than the Table itself. So when you are in Jaipur, do not miss the opportunity to check out the biggest stone observatory in the world, which is still in a running condition and stands witness to the wisdom of the former age.
DAY 07: Jaipur – New Delhi.
After our usual hearty breakfast around 9am in the hotel, we drive to New Delhi, where we will be spending our rest of the day doing shopping and other leisurely activities.
DAY 08: Departure.
We thank you for being with us on your incredible journey, and drive you to the airport for your safe trip back home.
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Trip Info
- Arrival Info:
Our representative will be arriving at the airport you will be landing. Please look for a board with your name or South Asian Holidays. Upon welcome greetings, you will be transfered to hotel. - Hotel Info:
Hotel we book are carefully selected and located in the city center unless you requested different hotel by name and category. - Guide Info:
We carefully select our guides who knows the route well and lead several group for the same trip you booked.





