Highlights of North India

• Deluxe and first-class accommodation with private facilities
• 7 Breakfasts, 1 dinner
• Arrival & departure transfers
• All sightseeing as per the itinerary
• Local English-speaking guides for sightseeing
• Entrance fee to monuments and cultural events
• Baggage handling
• Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal
• Boat ride on the Ganges River in Varanasi
• Evening aarti ceremony by rickshaw in Varanasi.
• Train fare between Agra-Jhansi

• Charges in hotels for additional services.
• Photography and video making fees at the sites.
• Personal insurance.
• Tips and gratuities.
• Joiner fee at hotel.
• Any services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Day 1 – Arrive Delhi

Welcome to India’s capital city! upon arrival you are treated to a traditional Indian greeting before being escorted to your hotel.

Day 2 – Old Delhi Sightseeing

After a morning of leisure, you will explore the many sights of Old Delhi, including the Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Ashoka Pillar and the mile-long Chandni Chowk bazaar. Welcome dinner at the hotel. (BD)

Day 3 – New Delhi Sightseeing / Jaipur

Enjoy a morning tour of New Delhi driving past the Parliament House, the President’s House and India Gate. Later visit Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and Birla Temple. In the afternoon, you will be driven to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, where you will check in at your hotel. (B)

Day 4 – Amber Fort Excursion / Jaipur Sightseeing

Visit the mountain fortress of Amber, a superb example of Rajput architecture with its complex of palaces, temples, and ornate apartments. In the afternoon you will tour Jaipur City and visit the Hawa Mahal, City Palace and the ancient observatory. (B)

Day 5 – Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra

This morning drive to Agra, en route, visiting the abandoned ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. In Agra, visit the 16th century Agra Fort and enjoy the magnificent Taj Mahal in the warm glow of sunset. (B)

Day 6 – Agra / Khajuraho

Today, board the train for Jhansi. Visit the medieval city of Orcha en route to Khajuraho. This afternoon visit the Western group of temples. Not much has changed to the appearance of the city since the 17th century. (B)

Day 7 – Khajuraho / Varanasi

Fly out to the holy city of Varanasi (Benares) after visiting the Eastern Group of Temples. Later visit Sarnath, site of Buddha’s first sermon, with its stupas and museum. In the evening proceed to the ghats in cycle rickshaws to witness the evening aarti ceremony. (BD)

Day 8 – Varanasi / Delhi

Early this morning embark on a cruise on the Ganges. Witness a stunning sight as a multitude of devotees swarm the river and pay obeisance to the rising sun. Later continue on a walking tour of the historic city where spiritualism permeates the walls around you. Fly to for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi you will be provided a souvenir of your unforgettable journey to India and transferred to the airport for your onward journey or flight home. (B)