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| 13 Days Art and Culture of North India |
| 'PRIVATELY GUIDED' TOUR- TRAVEL ANY DAY |
Featuring Delhi, Udaipur, Rohet, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Agra- Taj Mahal, Khajuraho and Varanasi
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A comprehensive North India tour which provides a rich, cultural experience rather than just a tour. Folklore, native arts, traditional ceremony and a prodigious variety of dress and manners combine to create an experience unlike any other. Admire the masterpieces of architecture, the ornate palaces and the art in temples. See unique craftsmanship and meet the diverse friendly people of India from all facets of life.
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Day 1 ARRIVE DELHI
Late night arrival in Delhi, capital of India. Its history goes back 2000 years.
Day 2
DELHI (B)
New Delhi tour visits the impressive Qutab Minar, a 234-ft sandstone tower and Humayun's tomb. |
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See the Government buildings and presidential palace along the broad and majestic Rajpath. Tour Old Delhi to see the Red Fort, a symbol of Mughal power. On return, visit Raj Ghat, a memorial to the great Mahatma Gandhi.
Day 3 DELHI- UDAIPUR (B)
Fly to Udaipur. The city of Udaipur stands in a valley amid green hills on the banks of the wide, steel blue Lake Pichola. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Pichola including visit to the Jagmandir Palace.
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Day 4
UDAIPUR (B)
Tour of Udaipur, visiting the vast and exquisite City Palace of the Maharana. Amber, jade and colored glass gives the palace a sparkling, yet ethereal quality. See the Fateh Sagar Lake and visit the Jagdish Temple.
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Day 5 UDAIPUR- ROHET (B)
On our drive to Deogarh, visit the beautiful Jain temple of Ranakpur. Built in white marble it has exquisite intricate carvings. Deogarh is a small town surrounded by colorful villages. Participate in a Village Safari by jeeps. Experience first-hand the true rural life of India not often seen by tourists.
Day 6
ROHET- JODHPUR (B)
Short drive to Jodhpur. . Jodhpur stands on a range of sandstone hills. Dominating the view is a massive fortress. Within the walls are royal palaces with priceless jewels and a striking collection of artifacts. Tour of the Meherangarh Fort and Jodhpur city. Visit the colorful downtown clock tower market.
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Day 7
JODHPUR - JAIPUR (B)
Fly to Jaipur. Drive to Jaipur. Surrounded on all sides by rugged hills and crowned with forts, Jaipur is aptly called the Pink City of India.
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Day 8 JAIPUR (BD)
This morning visit Amber Fort with a thrilling elephant ride. Inside, the fort find lavish courtyards, beautifully decorated halls and the Chamber of Mirrors. Afternoon tour Jaipur city visiting the Royal Observatory and Palace Museum. See the ornate and elaborate Palace of Winds, the Hawa Mahal, a striking landmark of Jaipur. Later explore the exotic 'bazaars' of Jaipur.
Day 9
JAIPUR - AGRA (B)
Drive today to Agra visiting en route Fatehpur Sikri, the once fabled Mughal capital that now lies quietly but wonderfully preserved.
Day 10 AGRA (B)
Visit the Taj Mahal built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648 AD in memory of his Queen. It took the world's best craftsmen and over 20,000 workers almost 20 years to build this dream. Also visit the Agra Fort and sample the arts of the region.
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Day 11 |
AGRA - ORCHHA - KHAJURAHO (B)
A short train ride to Jhansi and then drive to Khajuraho visiting en route palaces and temples of Orchha. |
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Day 12 |
 KHAJURAHO - VARANASI (B)
Tour the magnificent Khajuraho temples, known for their symmetry and design, and also for their intricate and erotic carvings. Fly to Varanasi. With its array of shrines, temples and palaces, rising in several tiers from the River Ganges water's edge, Varanasi is the holiest city for Hindus. Tour Sarnath, the site where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon. Evening witness the prayer ceremonies at the ghats. |
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VARANASI - DELHI - HOMEBOUND (B)
Early morning boat ride on the Ganges River. Thousands of devout Hindus descend to the holy waters of the Ganges for purification. Fly to Delhi. Later transfer to the airport to connect homebound flight. |
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