Grand Tour Of North India (FI-051)

India....rich, varied, royal & mystic. There are more ways than one to describe the Indian Sub continent that has Traditions older than most of the civilizations & Culture richer than the gold mines.

This tour encompasses for you're the modern face of India with the Capital City of New Delhi still protecting the head spinning exotic flavour of the old world in the charms of the old City, the Royal Rulers & their legacies of forts and Palaces that are symbolic of a glorious past to the Town of Khajuraho where Tantra & Kamasutra are'nt taboos but just the way of life and then to the holy city of Benaras, where the beliefs instills life into the dead !!

The Grand Tour of North India weaves for you the essence of India & unfolds the mystic !!

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival a warm welcome by our staff at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
After Breakfast at hotel you proceed with your personal guide for a tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Lal Qila, Jama Masjid and the narrow busy lanes of Chandni Chowk. Then drive past Safdarjang's Tomb on the way to Qutab Minar, the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings, India Gate, Sikh Temple, Birla Temple and Connaught Place, New Delhi's main shopping area. Also visit Humayun's Tomb. In the evening we host you a welcome dinner at one of the finest restaurants in town.

Day 03 : Delhi - Udaipur
Early Morning transfer to the domestic airport to connect to the flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival check in at the Hotel. Restof the day free for individual activities.

Day 04 : Udaipur
After a relaxed breakfast begin with the morning tour of Udaipur city including, Sahelion Ki Bari, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, Jagdish Temple. Later in the evening you take a boat ride in Lake Pichola and thereafter drive back to the hotel. In the evening your dinner venue is the famous Bagor Ki Haveli, on the banks of Lake Pichola,

Day 05 : Udaipur - Jodhpur
After breakfast drive to Ranakpur. Lunch and visit the famous Ranakpur Jain temples. After visit continue driving to Jodhpur. Rest of the day free for individual activities.

Day 06 : Jodhpur
After breakfast visit the wonderful Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. In the afternoon jeep safari to Bishnoi village to witness the opium ceremony, life of locals, potters house and wildlife. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 Jodhpur : Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. On arrival, check in at hotel. Evening we take you on a tour of Laxmi Narayan temple built in white marble, a heritage walk or a rickshaw ride through the illuminated bazaars of Jaipur. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 08 : Jaipur
After breakfast, excursion to Amber, the old capital of Jaipur rulers. Enjoy elephant ride over there. Afternoon sight seeing tour of Jaipur including City Palace, Jantar Mantar & Hawa Mahal.Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 : Jaipur - Samode
After a refreshing and leisurely late breakfast drive to Samode. Nestled in the Aravalli hills it is a great treat to nature lovers. We host you a lunch there followed by a visit to the durbar hall……truly charming, with it's windows and mirror embedded walls and ceiling it reflects a true mirror of the life of the Royals. Return to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for Individual activities.

Day 10 : Jaipur - Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, a 16th century deserted capital of the Mughals. We arrive at Agra late afternoon and check in at the Hotel.

Day 11 : Agra
Morning visit the great monument by sun rise. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later in the day your guide takes you to the other breath taking sites from the mughal era, including the Agra fort and itmad-ud-daulah, commonly known as baby Taj.