Embark on an incredible North India tour to explore the historical monuments and cultural sites of Northern India. The incredible North India tour will cover the prominent destination of North India that including Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, and Varanasi. The tour will also cover the Khajuraho Group of Monuments in Madhya Pradesh.
Duration: 11Night/12 Days
Destinations: Delhi – Jaipur – Agra – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi
Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
Upon arrival at New Delhi International Airport, the Shantanu Cultural Trails representative greets and transfers you to the hotel. Wash, change, and relax. Enjoy welcome dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing Tour
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. You will visit today Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Rajghat, Qutub Minar, Old Fort, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, President House, Parliament House, Lotus Temple, etc. In the evening you may visit Akshardham Temple and enjoy a Sound & Light Show based on a religious theme. Have a sumptuous dinner and spent your night in luxury in the hotel.
Day 03: Delhi – Jaipur
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel drive to the charming pink city Jaipur – the capital city of Rajasthan, better known as the Land of Kings & Monuments. Upon arrival in Jaipur, the Shantanu Cultural Trails representative greets and transfers you to the hotel. Freshen up and relax. Explore colorful local bazaars in the evening. Have a sumptuous dinner and spent your night in luxury in the hotel.
Day 04: Jaipur Sightseeing Tour
Enjoy a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then proceed for a morning excursion to Amer Fort on the outskirt of Jaipur city. Amer Fort is situated atop a hill and overlooks a wonderful view of the pink city Jaipur. Enjoy an elephant ride to ascend to the fort. Continue sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace Complex, Albert Hall Museum, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, and Birla Temple. In the evening enjoy shopping and the colorful lifestyle of local people in local bustling markets. Have a sumptuous dinner and spent your night in luxury in the hotel.
Day 05: Jaipur – Agra
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and then proceed to Agra – the City of Taj Mahal. Visit Fatehpur Sikri on the way. Buland Darwaza (the largest gateway in the world) is a must-visit at Fatehpur Sikri. Upon arrival in Agra, the Shantanu Cultural Trails representative transfers you to the hotel. Relax and see the magnificence of the magnificent Taj Mahal at sunset. Have a sumptuous dinner and spent your night in luxury in the hotel.
Day 06: Agra
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a battery-operated van to the world-famous Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world / the symbol of love / UNESCO world heritage site. Later visit the splendid Agra Fort – a UNESCO world heritage site. Also, visit the Itmad-Ud-Daullah Tomb, also called the Baby Taj or Little Taj Mahal. Explore colorful local bazaars in the evening. Have a sumptuous dinner and spent your night in luxury in the hotel.
Day 07: Agra – Khajuraho
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport to catch a flight for Khajuraho – the City of Temples. Upon arrival, the Shantanu Cultural Trails representative transfers you to the hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Have a sumptuous dinner and spent your night in luxury in the hotel.
Day 08: Khajuraho
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel proceed for a guided tour of the famous temples of Khajuraho. Architecturally beautiful temples never fail to lure you. You will marvel at magnificent sculptures showing erotic scenes. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. One another attraction is the Sound & Light Show which is organized after sunset at the temple premises. Have a sumptuous dinner and spent your night in luxury in the hotel.
Day 09: Khajuraho – Varanasi
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel leave for Varanasi, an ancient town and famous pilgrimage centre. Varanasi is also called the City of Temples in northern India. It is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Upon arrival in Varanasi, the Shantanu Cultural Trails representative transfers you to the hotel. Change, wash and relax. Have a sumptuous dinner and spent your night in luxury in the hotel.
Day 10: Varanasi
In the morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the holy river Ganga. See the ghats including cremation ghats. You will have a brilliant opportunity to see the living traditions of one of the world’s olden and most important religions. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Later visit the religious shrines and temples like Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, and Gyan Vapi Mosque. Also, visit the Benaras Hindu University. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Have a sumptuous dinner and spent your night in luxury in the hotel.
Day 11: Varanasi – Delhi
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, take an excursion to Sarnath, a famous Buddhist site. Visit Buddhist Stupas and monuments. Also, visit the Sarnath Archaeological Museum. Later you will be transferred to the Varanasi Airport in time to board a flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, the Shantanu Cultural Trails representative transfers you to the hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Have a sumptuous dinner and spent your night in luxury in the hotel.
Day 12: Delhi – Departure
Take a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. Finish your last-minute shopping. Pack your things and wrap sweet memories of incredible north India tours. After a farewell dinner at the hotel, the Shantanu Cultural Trails representative assists to transfer you to the New Delhi International Airport to board the flight to your home/onward destination.
