Embark on the North India advantage tour with Shantanu Cultural Trails to explore popular destinations of Rajasthan and North India. On this tour, you will have a wonderful opportunity to see some of the best historical monuments and cultural sites in northern India. The North India advantage tour will cover popular destinations like Delhi, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Udaipur, Agra, and Varanasi.
Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destinations: Delhi – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Jaipur – Agra – Varanasi – Delhi
Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi International Airport, a Shantanu Cultural Trails representative will meet and take you to the pre-booked hotel. Get freshen up and relax later get ready to enjoy the dances of India. And in the evening enjoy the busy markets nearby the hotel. Afterward, return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 02: In Delhi
Have hearty breakfast and then proceed to a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi like Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Chandani Chowk, Jantar Mantar, India Gate, Parliament House, Roman Catholic Church, Purana Qila, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Humayun’s Tomb, Cathedral Church, Birla Mandir, Lotus Temple, Jama Masjid, etc. In the evening, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 03: Delhi – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer
Early morning after having breakfast, you will be transferred to Delhi Airport to board a flight for Jodhpur in Rajasthan. On arrival in Jodhpur, a representative from Shantanu Cultural Trails will receive and drive you to Jaisalmer, a beautiful city located in the desert of the Rajasthan. On arrival in Jaisalmer, check in at the hotel. Freshen up and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 04: In Jaisalmer
Take a yummy breakfast and then move onward for full-day enjoyment by visiting various places. Places to visit are Gadi Sagar Lake, Golden Fort, Golden Haveli, etc. After having fun at various places back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 05: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur
Have a delicious breakfast and then proceed to Jodhpur, on arrival check in at the hotel and relax. Later in the evening visit the most popular place Umaid Bhawan Palace. And in the late evening, back to the hotel, have dinner, and stay overnight.
Day 06: Jodhpur – Udaipur
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Later, drive towards Udaipur, en route, stopping at Ranakpur to visit the beautiful carved Jain temple. Reach Udaipur and check in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 07: Udaipur – Jaipur
Have your breakfast and then proceed for a Udaipur city tour. Major attractions to visit in the city include City Palace, Lake Palace, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir, etc. In the afternoon, drive to Jaipur, the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. On arrival in Jaipur, check in to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 08: Jaipur Sightseeing
In the early morning, enjoy an elephant ride to visit the Amer Fort situated atop a hill on the outskirt of the city. Return to the hotel, en route, visiting the Jal Mahal. Have your breakfast and then embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Sightseeing in Jaipur includes City Palace, Govind Devji Temple, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, Jantar Mantar Observatory (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and Birla Mandir. Explore local markets in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 09: Jaipur – Agra
Have your breakfast and then drive towards Agra, a historical city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Check in to the hotel on arrival in Agra. Freshen up and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 10: Agra – Varanasi
In the early morning, visit the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful and most visited monuments in the world. This spectacular monument was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the loving memory of his most darling wife, Mumtaz Mahal. You will marvel at the beauty of the Taj for sure. After exploring the Taj Mahal complex, return to the hotel for breakfast. Thereafter, visit the Agra Fort. It is also a Mughal monument. This majestic fort was built by Mughal emperor Akbar. There are numerous spectacular structures within the fort complex. The Agra Fort is also known as the Red Fort of Agra.
Later in the afternoon, drive to Varanasi–a holy city located on the banks of the River Ganga in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Check in to the hotel on arrival in Varanasi. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 11: Varanasi – Delhi – Departure
In the early morning, visit the Daswamedh Ghat and have a boat ride on the holy river Ganges. And attend the pooja ceremony. Then return to the hotel for breakfast. Afterward, a Shantanu Cultural Trails representative will transfer you to the airport to take a flight to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi airport, catch flight for onward journey with sweet memories.
