Classic North India Tour

Overview

Delhi –Jaipur – Agra – Orchha – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi

One of the must-do tours in North India is the Classic North India Tour. By visiting historical landmarks, you can learn about the history and culture of ancient India. Beginning in Delhi, this Classic North India Tour will include a full-day tour of both Old and New Delhi. We will then transport you to Jaipur, which is renowned for its forts, palaces, and vibrant markets. The tour's high point is the Taj Mahal, which is in Agra. To go to the mediaeval town of Orchha, take a train ride. This town, which is on a riverbank, is quite beautiful and has many historic structures. We must visit Khajuraho to see the spectacular erotic temples where the kama-sutra is engraved in stone on the temple walls.The holy River Ganga Aarti Ceremony is a fitting way to end your tour in Varanasi. Take a look at the Ganga Ghats, where ashes of the deceased are lowered into the Ganga after being cremated.

Tour Highlights

Detailed Itinerary for Classic North India Tour( 10 Days )

Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive at Delhi international airport and meet our company representative at the arrival hall. We will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
Delhi is the national capital of India and one of the busiest cities in India. After check-in, time free for own activities.
Overnight at Delhi hotel

Day 02 Old Delhi and New Delhi Tour
After having a full breakfast in your hotel, we will leave for a guided tour of Delhi. Today we will spend a full day in Delhi visiting Old Delhi and New Delhi.
We will start the tour from Old Delhi with a visit to Raj Ghat; the final resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. Jama Masjid; built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Further, we will drive-pass through Chandni Chowk Market; Asia's largest wholesale market, and Red Fort; a beautiful red sandstone fort built by the Mughals.
In the afternoon, we will spend time in New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar; built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak of the Slave Dynasty as a sign of Muslim domination of Delhi and as a minaret for the muezzin to call the faithful to prayer. Later in the evening, drive past India Gate, Sansad Bhavan (Parliament of India), and Rashtrapati Bhava (Presidents House).
Later return back to your hotel.
Overnight at Delhi hotel

Day 03 Delhi to Jaipur (6hour drive/260 kilometers)
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Jaipur. Jaipur is named after its founder Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II was established on 18 November 1727. Jaipur is considered the first planned city in the country. The city is also known as 'Pink City'
Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in to the hotel. In the evening drive pass through the Birla Temple and Albert Hall Museum.
Overnight at Jaipur hotel

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Day 04 Jaipur City Tour and Amber City Tour
After having breakfast, leave for Amber City; the capital of Kachhwahas for six centuries before the foundation of Jaipur City. You can enjoy a royal experience here by ascending the Amber Fort with a traditional Elephant Ride. It takes about 3 hours to visit the fort. Within the fort premises, you will see many beautiful heritage buildings.
After visiting the Fort return back to Jaipur city. On the way, we will stop at Jal Mahal for a short photo shoot.
In the afternoon we will take you to the City Palace, situated in the heart of the old city occupies about one-seventh of the Old City. Later we will visit Jantar Mantar Observatory, built in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh to study the movement of constellations and stars in the sky. Before returning to your hotel, take pictures in front of the Hawa Mahal, ‘Palace of Winds’ a five-storied semi-octagonal building having 152 windows that was built in 1799 AD by Maharaja Pratap Singh.
Overnight at Jaipur hotel

Day 05 Jaipur to Agra (5 hour drive/240 kilometers)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Agra; located at the bank of River Yamuna was known then as Akbarabād during Mughal Empire and remained the capital of the Mughal Empire under the Emperors till 1689.
Upon arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel, and visit the Agra Fort; also known as the Red Fort is a world heritage site listed by UNESCO. Later in the evening visit the Taj Mahal at Sunset. Shah Jahan built this beautiful monument in memory of his beloved wife MumtazMahal.
Overnight at Agra hotel

Day 06 Agra to Orchha (Train at 0830/1030 hrs) & drive to Khakuraho
Early in the morning, transfer to Agra train station to board the train to Jhansi. Have your breakfast in the train. Upon arrival in Jhansi, transfer to Orchha, a historical town situated on the banks of Betwa River. Here we will visit JehangirMahal and Fort Complex. You can also visitRam Raja Temple and Chaturbhuj Temple. Further continue drive to Khajuraho.
Upon arrival in Khajuraho, check-in to the hotel and later proceed to visit the very famous Khajuraho Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site for their beautiful and erotic rock carvings.
Overnight at Khauraho hotel

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Day 07` Khajuraho to Varanasi (By Domestic flight)
After breakfast, we will transfer you to Khajuraho airport to board the flight to Varanasi. Varanasi is also known as Benares or Banaras and Kashi, is a historical & religious city in India. The city is sacred to Hindus and also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Upon arrival in Varanasi, we will transfer you to your hotel and latervisit to theSarnath. Buddha gave his first sermon to his disciples after getting enlightenment. Here we will visit toDhamekhStupa, Ashoka Pillarand Sarnath Archeological Museum.
In the evening, witness the daily Aarti Ceremony (Lighting the Lamps) at the holy river Ganges bank.
Overnight at Varanasi hotel

Day 08 Varanasi Sightseeing Tour
We will start our day with an early morning sunrise boat rideon the holy river Ganges. You will be taken to different Ghats. A Ghatis a series of steps leading down to the river used by bathers and pilgrims. DasaswamedhGhat is the main Ghat. Hindus consider it is auspicious to die in Varanasi, so some Ghats are known as burning ghats, where bodies are cremated before their ashes are eased into the Ganga.
After enjoying the boat ride, return back to your hotel for breakfast.
Further continue the tour with the visit to Banaras Hindu University;a very green and peaceful campus also known as the Oxford of the East. Later visit to KaalBhairav Temple and Vishwanath Temple.
Overnight at Varanasi hotel

Day 09 Delhi/Mumbai (By Domestic flight)
After breakfast, we will transfer you to Varanasi airport to board the flight to Delhi or Mumbai (depending on your international departure flight schedule).
Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel and later day free for last minute shopping and own activities.
Overnight at Delhi/Mumbai hotel

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Day 10 Departure
After breakfast we will transfer you to international airport to board the flight to onward journey.

Classic North India Tour

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