Overview
Tour Name:- Essence of North India
Duration: 08 Nights & 09 Days
9 Days from Delhi to Jaipur
Destinations Covered: Delhi, Agra, Bharatpur, Ranthambore, Jaipur
Package Details
| Tour Highlights | |
| Delhi | Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, India Gate, President's House, Humayun's Tomb & Qutub Minar Optional Sound & Light Show at Red Fort with dinner at Chor Bazaar |
| Agra | Taj Mahal, Agra Fort |
| Bharatpur | Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary |
| Ranthambore | Ranthambore National Park |
| Jaipur | Elephant ride to Amber Fort Palace, City Palace, Jantar Mantar (Observatory) & Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) Optional Cultural evening at Chokhi Dhani |
Package Itinerary
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
Arrive by International flight, after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in. After your check-in, take the rest of your day at leisure or explore the city on your own.
Overnight Hotel - Delhi
Day 02 - Delhi
Full Day Tour
Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, visiting the great Jama Masjid, which is the principal mosque of Old Delhi. It was built in 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and is the largest mosque in India. Later we take a rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort.
In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. Further we drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India.
We will also visit Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is a 240 11 feet tall tapering tower with a diameter measuring 47 feet.
Overnight Hotel - Delhi (B)
Day 03 - Delhi - Agra
After breakfast we drive to Agra (Distance: 240Km). On arriving in Agra, check-in to the hotel. Later in afternoon, we visit The Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. We will also visit the Agra Fort, whose mighty red sandstone walls enclose the beautiful white marble pearl mosque and the palaces, halls, courtyards and fountains of his sons and successors, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. We also spend evening visiting the bazaar where the local artisans do the famous fine marble inlay work.
Overnight Hotel - Agra (B)
Day 04 - Agra – Bharatpur
Early morning during sunrise leaving this city, we further drive to Bharatpur (Distance: 57.7Km). Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Enjoy a ride to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Nesting indigenous water birds as well as migratory water birds and waterside birds, this sanctuary is also inhabited by Sambar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar. It is a famous avifauna sanctuary that hosts thousands of birds, especially during the winter season. Over 230 species of birds are known to be resident. It is also a major tourist centre with scores of ornithologists arriving here in the hibernal season.
Overnight Hotel - Bharatpur
Day 05 - Bharatpur - Ranthambore
After breakfast, we drive from Bharatpur to Ranthambore National Park (Distance: 220Km appx). Upon arrival check-in to the hotel. This day we enjoy two drives into Ranthambore National Park. The first drive will be in the morning and second in the afternoon. Ranthambhore is one of the largest national parks in northern India. It is situated in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan. It is one of India’s famous tiger reserves under Project Tiger. Other major wild animals include leopard, nilgai, wild boar, sambar, striped hyena, sloth bear, southern plains gray langur, rhesus macaque and chital. The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of trees, plants, birds and reptiles, as well as one of the largest banyan trees in India. Later, after both drives relax at the hotel.
Overnight Hotel - Ranthambore (B)
Day 06 - Ranthambore
The Ranthambore National park is very extensive covering a 275 km² core area. 392 km² including buffer zone, which is impossible to explore in one day. So today again enjoy two drives into Ranthambore National Park in the morning and afternoon.
Overnight Hotel – Ranthambore (B)
Day 07 - Ranthambore - Jaipur
Morning after breakfast we drive towards Jaipur (Distance: 160km appx). Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City, is the colorful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich cultural heritage and colorful past, it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. In addition to its role as the provincial capital, educational, and administrative centre, the economy of Jaipur is fuelled by tourism, gemstone cutting, the manufacture of jewelry and luxury textiles, and information technology. In the evening, explore the colorful bazaars and gardens of Jaipur.
Overnight Hotel – Jaipur (B)
Day 08 - Jaipur
Jaipur full-day sightseeing.
We drive to the ancient capital of Amber. Known for its Amber Fort, Amber was the ancient capital of Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries. Take an elephant ride to reach the fort situated on the hill, an overwhelming experience. Later, we proceed to the City Palace, a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture. Further we visit Jantar Mantar (Solar Observatory), an astronomical treasure house, with solar devices that give accurate predictions till date. We also visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied structure of pink sandstone. It was built in the year 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down the busy street market without being seen by the world through its 953 stone Jharokas (mini windows).
Overnight Hotel – Jaipur (B)
Day 09 - Leave for Jaipur Airport
After breakfast, your transfer will take you to the Jaipur airport for your departure to Mumbai.
