Grand Tour of Northern India

Resort:Grand Tour of Northern India
Operator: Cox and Kings
Destination: India
Price From: £2795.00

Overview

Explore the diverse cultural influences
that have created the fascinating
heritage of northern India. This tour
encompasses the holy city of Varanasi,
the resplendent Taj Mahal, Jodhpurs
blue-washed houses, and the beautiful
lakes and palaces of Udaipur. Also go
in search of the elusive Royal Bengal
tiger in Panna National Park, a reserve
noted for its increased number of tiger
sightings.

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Delhi

(N)

Day 2: New Delhi

Transfer to the LaLit for 2 nights. This afternoon,
visit Humayuns tomb and take an evening stroll
in the Mughal gardens of the Sunder Nursery. (N)

Day 3: Old Delhi

Tour Old Delhi by rickshaw. Stop for lunch in
Connaught Place before heading to the centre
of Lutyens Delhi to see the Presidents Palace
and India Gate. Visit the medieval Haus Khas
district for dinner with its array of restaurants
and quirky shops. (B)

Day 4: Fly to Varanasi

Morning flight to Varanasi. Stay at the Taj
Ganges for 1 night. Afternoon walking tour of
the northern bazaars and hidden alleys. This
evening, witness the Ganga aarti ceremony
from a boat on the Ganges. (B)

Day 5: Khajuraho

Fly to Khajuraho for 2 nights at the Radisson.
Explore Khajurahos majestic temples with
their exquisite carvings. (B)

Day 6: Khajuraho

Full-day tour to Panna National Park, which
has a growing tiger population. The park is also
home to leopards, sloth bears and nilgais. (B)

Day 7: Orchha Agra

Travel by road to Orchha, visiting its beautiful
palaces and shrines, before taking the
Gatimaan Express from Jhansi to Agra for a
2-night stay at the Trident Agra. (B)

Day 8: Agra

Early visit to the Taj Mahal for sunrise. After
breakfast, visit Agra Fort and the tomb
of Itmad-ud-Daulah. Lunch at a rooftop
restaurant overlooking the Taj Mahal.
Afternoon at leisure. (B, L)

Day 9: Jaipur

Drive to Jaipur and stay at the Trident Jaipur for 2 nights. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri to
marvel at the ancient citadel. (B)

Day 10: Jaipur

Morning tour of Amber Fort. Afternoon visit
to City Palace and Jantar Mantar observatory.
Evening walk through the local bazaars to enjoy
the culinary delights with a local expert. (B)

Day 11: Jodhpur Rohet

Full-day drive to Rohet, via Jodhpur. Enjoy
lunch at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the
fort before a walk in Sadar Bazaar. Visit the
magnificent Mehrangarh Fort. Continue to
Rohet and stay at Rohet Garh for 2 nights. (B, D)

Day 12: Bishnoi tribal villages

Morning at leisure. After lunch, take a 4×4
safari to visit the Bishnoi tribal villages. (B, D)

Day 13: Ranakpur Udaipur

Drive to the lake city of Udaipur, visiting the
exquisite Jain temples at Ranakpur en route.
Arrive at the Trident Udaipur for a 2-night stay.
(B)

Day 14: Udaipur

Morning city tour. Afternoon at leisure. Evening
Bagore-ki-Haveli cultural show. (B)

Day 15: Fly to Delhi

Transfer to the airport and fly to Delhi.
Overnight at the Pride Plaza. (B)

Day 16: Fly home

(B)

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