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Grand Tour of Northern India
15 Days / 13 Nights from £1,845 Escorted Group or Private Journey · Three Diverse Regions · Comprehensive Tour · Direct Jet Airways Flights Explore the rich heritage and diverse cultural influences of northern India. This tour encompasses the holy city of Varanasi, the intricately carved temples at Khajuraho, the iconic Taj Mahal, Jodhpur's blue-washed houses and bustling market, and the beautiful lakes and palaces of Udaipur.
Imperial architecture. Continue to the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and the Qutb Minar tower. Afternoon at leisure. (B) Day 4 To Varanasi: Morning flight to Varanasi. Stay at the Radisson / Taj Ganges for 1 night. Afternoon tour of Sarnath, the site of Buddha's first sermon. (B) Day 5 To Khajuraho: Early morning boat ride on the River Ganges. Afternoon flight to Khajuraho. Stay at the Jass / Taj Chandela for 2 nights. (B) Day 6 Khajuraho: Morning visit to the Chandela temples. Afternoon at leisure. (B) Day 7 To Agra: Morning drive to the village of Orchha, the former capital of the Bundela dynasty. After lunch, continue to Jhansi and take the train to Agra. Transfer to the Trident-Hilton / Taj View for 2 nights. (B) Day 8 Agra: Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal. After breakfast, visit the massive Agra Fort and the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursion to Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra (payable locally). (B) Day 9 To Jaipur: Drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted 16th century red sandstone city, built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and abandoned just 15 years later. Continue to Jaipur and stay at Le Meridien / Trident Hilton Hotel for 2 nights. (B) Day 10 Jaipur: Morning tour of the Fort Palace of Amber. Afternoon visit to the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory. (B) Day 11 To Jodhpur / Luni: Full day drive to Luni via Jodhpur. Visit the magnificent Meherangarh Fort and the imposing Jaswant Thada at Jodhpur before arriving at Fort Chanwa in the evening for a stay of 2 nights (B, D) Day 12 Luni: Morning at leisure. After lunch, take a jeep safari to visit the Bishnoi tribal villages. (B, D) Day 13 To Udaipur: Drive south to the lake city of Udaipur, visiting the exquisite Jain temples at Ranakpur en route. Arrive at the Trident-Hilton / Laxmi Vilas Palace in the late afternoon for a stay of 2 nights. (B) Day 14 Udaipur: Morning tour of the City Palace and the Jagdish Temple. Afternoon at leisure in Udaipur. (B) Day 15 To London: Transfer to the airport and fly to Delhi to connect with the Jet Airways flight to London. (N) Private Journeys: In addition to the Escorted Groups, this itinerary may be taken at any time as a Private Journey, subject to availability. Please refer to page 8 for more information about Private Journeys. Extensions: Please see pages 22-23 for suggested extension itineraries.
Day 1 To Delhi: Fly from London to Delhi with Jet Airways. (N) Day 2 Delhi: Transfer to The Grand (or similar) for 2 nights. Morning at leisure. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi, including the Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque and Raj Ghat. (N) Day 3 Delhi: Morning tour of New Delhi, including India Gate and the Viceregal Residence, both fine examples of British
Lake Pichola, Udaipur
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