This is an epic journey through Northern India’s many attractions and highlights. An internal flight and a train journey mean that greater distances can be covered to reach some of the more distant treasures. With highlights like the Golden Temple, the Taj Mahal and the erotic temples of Khajuraho you will not be disappointed.
Highlights
* Visit the Taj Mahal
* Lakeside relaxation
* Ride an elephant at Amber Fort
* Explore the Golden Temple
Day 1: Delhi
Arrive in the busy and bustling city of Delhi, be prepared for a riot of noise, vibrancy, hustle and bustle which will awaken every sense in your body.
Overnight at hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2: Delhi
A full day exploring the busy city of Delhi. There is much to see and take in while you explore this crazy mixture of old and new, with bustling bazaars, ancient monuments and modern buildings. You will see the Red Fort the largest mosque in Asia and the Ghandi memorial site.
Overnight at hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 3: Fly Delhi to Udaipur
Take a flight today to Udaipur. Time to relax on arrival and take a boat trip on the lake.
Overnight at hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 4: Udaipur
Today you take in the treasure of the Lakeside city of Udaipur with its lavish gardens, temples, shrines and magnificent city palace. Relax in the evening beside the lake.
Overnight at hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 5: Uadipur to Pushkar
You take a long drive today to reach Pushkar. Enroute you will visit the historical city of Ajmer to break the journey.
Overnight at hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 6: Pushkar to Jaipur
You will visit the Brahma Temple, the holy lake and the fort before heading onwards to Jaipur.
Overnight at hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 7 : Jaipur
Today you visit the Amber Fort and see the world from a whole new perspective as you ride an elephant. Later visit the City Palace and witness a perfect blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
Overnight hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 8: Jaipur to Agra
Today you drive to Agra. Enroute visiting the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri and old deserted town from the Mughal Dynasty.
Overnight at hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 9 : Agra – Gwalior
This morning you visit the wonderful Taj Mahal. The Taj is a monument to love carved in white marble. It has to be one of the world’s finest buildings. Continuing to Gwalior where there is time to relax on arrival.
Overnight at hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 10: Gwalior
You take a full city tour today including the fort, palaces and other attractions. Then drive to Khajuraho.
Overnight at hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 11 Khajuraho – Delhi
Today we visit the famous erotic temples here. Onwards you visit Orcha rich in ornate 16th century places, enroute to Jhansi railway station where you catch a train to Delhi.
Overnight at hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 12: Delhi – Amritsar
Take the train this morning where you will visit the wonderful Golden Temple which is the holiest of Sikh temples in the region. Situated in a lake it is a place of sublime beauty and peacefulness. It is here than Guru Nanak the founder of the Sikh religion studied.
Overnight at hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 13: Amritsar – Delhi
Time for some more sightseeing until you board the return train to Delhi.
Overnight at hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 14: Agra
Your India journey ends as you drive to Delhi airport and make your return flight home.
What will it cost?
From £726 per person in 3 star hotel accommodation-
Or from £897 per person in 4 star hotel accommodation-
Costs are for 2 persons sharing a room and tour arrangements as described above.
Plus approximately £450/£500 for your return airfare (London/Delhi/London) and approx £70 for domestic airfare Delhi/Udaipur.
Valid from 01 January to 01 October, subject to availability at time of booking.
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