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| 14 Days Hidden Treasures of North India |
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ESCORTED WITH MINIMUM 8 AND MAXIMUM 16 PASSENGERS.
LOCALLY HOSTED IF LESS THAN 8 OR MAKE IT A WORLDVIEW 'PRIVATELY GUIDED' TOUR
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Explore amazing architectural masterpieces of North India, the genius of Mughal architecture at Taj Mahal, exquisite palaces and abandoned forts in Rajasthan. Scout for Wild Tiger stripes in Ranthambore National Park and witness Hindu rituals at Holy River Ganges. A connoisseur's collection of visual and performing arts with behind the scenes access to artists at work and private art collections. Chance to visit many colorful villages and sample the foods of different regions.
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Day 1
ARRIVE DELHI
Late night arrival in Delhi, capital of India. Its history goes back 2000 years.
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Day 2
DELHI (BD)
Tour New Delhi visiting 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. Drive through old Delhi and visit Raj Ghat, a memorial to the great Mahatma Gandhi. |
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Day 3
DELHI- UDAIPUR (BD)
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. THE TRIDENT |
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Day 4
UDAIPUR (BL)
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- DEOGARH (BLD)
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.
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Day 6
DEOGARH- JAIPUR (BD)
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 7
JAIPUR (B)
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. |
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Day 8
JAIPUR - RANTHAMBORE (BLD)
Drive today to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Afternoon nature drive by park vehicle. DEVVILAS
Day 9
RANTHAMBORE- BHARATPUR- AGRA (BL)
Morning nature drive by park vehicle. A short train ride to Bharatpur and drive to Agra visiting en route Fatehpur Sikri, the once fabled Mughal capital that now lies quietly but wonderfully preserved. THE TRIDENT
Day 10
AGRA (BD)
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 (BL)
A short train ride to Jhansi and then drive to Khajuraho visiting en route palaces and temples of Orchha. JASS RADISSON
Day 12
KHAJURAHO (BD)
Tour the magnificent Khajuraho temples, known for their symmetry and design, and also for their intricate and erotic carvings.
Day 13
KHAJURAHO - VARANASI (BD)
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. THE RADISSON |
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Day 14
VARANASI - DELHI - HOMEBOUND (B)
FEarly 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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