North India Highlights Tour

North India Highlights Tour

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North India Highlights Tour

24 Days Starting and ending in New Delhi

Visiting: New Delhi, Varanasi, Umaria, Bandhavgarh National Park, Khajuraho, Chanderi, Orchha, Agra, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Osian, Jodhpur

Tour operator:

GT India Tours

Tour code:

24NIHT

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

1-80

Special diets catered:

Meat, Halal, Jain, Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher

Tour operated in:
English , French , German , Spanish

This tour is no longer available

Tour Overview

Take an exciting journey to the best destinations of North India, starting with the visit of Delhi where you'll uncover the most significant monuments then continue to the Holy city Varanasi, then you'll continue to Bandhavgarh National Park and begin your search for the elusive tiger. Later you will visit the Agra to make your journey memorable with an visit of Taj Mahal. After that your journey move to colorful state of Rajasthan. During the visit to Rajasthan we will show you the religious city of Pushkar, the beautiful blue city of Jodphur and the romantic Udaipur, often know as the 'City of Lakes', enjoy your camel ride in Jaisalmer. Ending your tour in the energetic capital of Delhi.

Highlights

  • Humayun's Tomb, India's largest mosque Jama Masjid and India Gate, Qutub Minar, Red Fort. Take a Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi.

  • Sunrise boat ride along the Ganges River and explore its many temples. Varanasi.

  • Bandhavgarh NP - home of the elusive Bengal tiger and exotic Indian wildlife.

  • Visit the stone carved temples, famous for their erotic sculptures depicting the Kama Sutra. Khajuraho.

  • Guided city tour of Agra with sunrise visit Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh.

  • Hop on a rickshaw for a ride around this UNESCO-listed site in Bharatpur, famous for its impressive diversity of bird species, Keoladeo Ghana National Park.

  • The Pink City of Rajasthan - The Amber Fort, regal City Palace with Elephant / Jeep ride at Amber, Jaipur.

  • Guided sightseeing tour to Bikaner, Osian, Jodhpur, and enjoy an life time experience camel ride in Jaisalmer.

Places You'll See

Varanasi

Bandhavgarh

Khajuraho

Agra

Jaipur

Jaisalmer

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival At New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, Our representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 : At New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to New Delhi and Old Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at Delhi local city restaurant later proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive pass to Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market and huge market for clothes.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : New Delhi - Varanasi (By Flight)
Location: Varanasi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later our representative will assist you to transfer for New Delhi airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, our representative will assist you for transfer to your hotel. After lunch proceed for guided tour to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhist pilgrims, visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa. Optional if time permits experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening which is performed at the banks of the Ghat.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : Varanasi - Umaria (By Night Train)
Location: Umaria
Accommodation: Overnight at Train
Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning boat ride at River Ganges and later drive back to your hotel and enjoy the breakfast. Later proceed for guided tour to Varanasi, visit Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan Temple are the four famous temples in Varanasi. Later evening transfer to Varanasi railway station to board the train for Umaria.
Overnight at Train.

Day 5 : Arrival At Umaria - Bandhavgarh (35 Kms / 1 Hrs)
Location: Bandhavgarh National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Upon arrival at Umaria railway station, our representative will meet you and later drive to Bandhavgarh. Upon arrival at Bandhavgarh check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later afternoon proceed for jungle safari to Bandhavgarh. Once the former hunting grounds of the Maharaja of Rewa, the park is quite famous for its tiger population.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 : At Bandhavgarh National Park
Location: Bandhavgarh National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Early morning before breakfast drive to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve - This biodiverse park is known for its large population of royal Bengal tigers and other animals include white tigers, leopards and deer. The mix of tropical forest, Sal trees and grassland is home to scores of bird species, including eagles. After refresh yourself, later drive back to the afternoon jeep safari into the Bandhavgarh National Park / Game drive. You can also capture some amazing wildlife photographs.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 : Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho (240 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)
Location: Khajuraho
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Khajuraho. Upon arrival at Khajuraho check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 : At Khajuraho
Location: Khajuraho
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Khajuraho, visit the world famous Khajuraho Temples. These temples were built by the Chandelas between 950 AD & 1050 AD. The important ones are Chaunset Yogini Temple dedicated to the Goddess Kali, the Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta or Bharatjis Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu, Vishvanatha & Nandi Temples, Lakshmana Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 : Khajuraho - Chanderi (226 Kms / 6:30 Hrs)
Location: Chanderi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive Chanderi. Chanderi is located in extremely healthy climate in the valley of the ancient Betwa River in Madhya Pradesh. Upon arrival at Chanderi check-in to your hotel for night stay. In the evening visit to the local villages.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : Chanderi - Orchha (155 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)
Location: Orchha
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for half day guided tour to Chanderi, Chanderi is a large number of monuments list in a small area more than 375 historic monuments can be seen in Chanderi, but some are very famous & antique visit Babur's Mosque, Khuni Darwaza, Badal and Singpur Mahal, Jageshwari Temple, Kati Ghati Gate, Shahzadi ka Rouza, Parmeshwar Tank etc. These are the best places to explore the beautiful history of Chanderi. Later after finish your sightseeing tour to Chanderi, later drive to Orchha. Upon arrival at Orchha check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : At Orchha
Location: Orchha
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Orchha, visit Jahangir Fort, Rai Praveen Ka Mahal, Riverside Cenotaphs, Ram Raja Temple. Here fort located on island of Betwa River. All these monuments are of Bundela dynasty.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 : Orchha - Jhansi (17 Kms / 30 Mins) - Agra (By Train)
Location: Agra
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Jhansi. Upon arrival at Jhansi, visit Jhansi Fort, Government Museum & Rani Mahal. Later afternoon transfer to Jhansi railway station to board the train for Agra. Upon arrival at Agra railway station, our representative will meet you and later transfer to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13 : At Agra
Location: Agra
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning before breakfast Sunrise visit the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. After finishing your guided tour to Taj Mahal, later get back to your hotel for breakfast and refresh, later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bharatpur (55 Kms / 1:30 Hrs)
Location: Bharatpur
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Bharatpur en-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the oldest deserted town built by Mughal Kingdom in 1571 and built by red stone, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas and Panch Mahal. After finish your sightseeing tour at Fatehpur Sikri, later drive to Bharatpur. Upon arrival at Bharatpur check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15 : Bharatpur - Jaipur (183 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today early morning visit Bharatpur “Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary ” after finish your trip to Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary later back to your hotel for your breakfast. After breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 16 : At Jaipur
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour of Jaipur, visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride / Jeep ride (Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits), visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar and drive pass to Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and Birla Temple. After finishing your sightseeing tour, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 17 : Jaipur - Mandawa (170 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Location: Mandawa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Mandawa. Upon arrival at Mandawa check-in to your hotel for night stay. Relax at the hotel, later proceed for half day guided tour of Mandawa, visit various havelis (palaces) of Mandawa.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 18 : Mandawa - Bikaner (190 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Location: Bikaner
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today after morning breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Bikaner. Upon arrival at Bikaner check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for half day guided city tour to Bikaner visit Lalgarh Palace, Junagarh Fort, Bhandasar Jain Temple. If times permits you can also visit Karni Mata Temple which is 30 Kms far from Bikaner.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 19 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330 Kms / 7 Hrs)
Location: Jaisalmer
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival at Jaisalmer “the city of Sands” check-in to your camp for night stay. In the evening enjoy camel ride and cultural activities in dunes with traditional Rajasthani dance performances.
Overnight at Camp.

Day 20 : At Jaisalmer
Location: Jaisalmer
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at Camp, later check out and proceed for Jaisalmer city. Upon arrival at city and check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later proceed for full day guided tour to Jaislamer, visit Jailsamer fort, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Thar Heritage Museum, Gadisar Lake, Silk Route Art Gallery & various temples. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 21 : Jaisalmer - Osian (235 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)
Location: Osian
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and dive to Osian. Upon arrival at Osian check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself at hotel, later proceed for guided tour to Osian, visit the local temples and markets. In the evening time visit Osian sunset point to get best view of photography also enjoy the best panoramic view of golden sands.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 22 : Osian - Jodhpur (72 Kms / 2 Hrs)
Location: Jodhpur
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Jodhpur the famous Blue City of Rajasthan. Upon arrival at Jodhpur check-in to your hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself at hotel, later proceed for guided tour to Jodhpur, visit massive Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace (Now converted into the luxury hotel), Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Clock Tower, Mandore Temple and Mandore Gardens and Balsamand Lake.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 23 : Jodhpur - New Delhi (By Flight)
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Jodhpur airport to board the flight for New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, our representative will meet you and transfer to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 24 : Departure From New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight to your home.

What's Included

  • Meals

    23 Breakfast & 3 Dinner at Hotel

  • 22 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis

    3 Star Accommodation.

  • 1 Night accommodation at Overnight Train

  • Assistance during arrival and departure

  • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle

  • English speaking guide at New Delhi, Sarnath, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Orchha, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur

  • Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi

  • Visit most significant Buddhist pilgrimage Sarnath

  • Morning boat ride and Evening Ganges aarti in Varanasi

  • 3 Jungle Safari at Bandhavgarh National Park with Professional Naturalist

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What's Not Included

  • Visas fee (if applicable)

  • Monument entry fees

  • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)

  • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature

  • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

Check out our Q&As

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    100% Departure if there is single traveller.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    3 Star

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Healthy

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Tips always optional.

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Yes

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    INR is local currency.

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

    Absolutely. Every traveller is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

  • What is the maximum group size?

    10

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    Only for foreign national traveller.

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Company Instant Book

    Yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes

  • How many people will be on my trip?

    GTIndia Tours provide private and group tour it's completely depend on you which category you are choose. if you are choosing a group tour there is maximum 40 guests.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    We select our hotels for their quality, impeccable service and comfort, with the majority of them having air-conditioning. Few hotels don't have air conditioning due to the colder climate.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We strongly recommend that all guests have a travel insurance policy to ensure your peace of mind before and while travelling. It's important that you protect yourself in case of trip cancellations, an interruption for any reason, baggage delays or loss of baggage and medical expenses.

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    GTIndia Tours is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2011. So far, GTIndia Tours work hard to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • What if I have special dietary requirements?

    We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at time of booking. Unfortunately, we’re unable to supply meals in accordance with strict religious requirements. We can’t provide salt-free, Kosher, Halal, requests for specific dietary supplements such as soya milk, and high protein or low-carb meals.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

Book with Confidence

  • Free Date Changes

    GT India Tours allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

  • Low Deposit

    GT India Tours requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 80 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of gt india tours charges.

    Up to 80 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 79 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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