North India Highlights

Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destination : Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Agra - Varanasi.

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Day 01 Delhi - Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur this morning. The capital of the state of Rajasthan is popularly known as the 'pink city' as the buildings in its old, walled city are all constructed in pink-colored sandstone. Jaipur owes its name, its foundation and its careful planning to the great warrior-astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II (1699-1744). He laid out the city with its surrounding walls and six rectangular blocks by principles of town planning set out in an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. In 1728 he constructed the remarkable observatory, which is still one of Jaipur's central attractions. It is worthwhile spending any leisure time wandering through the bazaars. Jaipur is well known for its beautiful carpets, enamelled ornaments, precious and semi-precious stones, brass ornaments and many other arts and crafts.

Day 02 Jaipur
This morning, you will drive 11 kms in the outskirts of the city to visit Amber fort, the ancient capital of the state until 1728. Visit the Kali temple, the hall of victory or Jai Mahal and Jagmandir. You can have the unique experience of traveling on elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. In the afternoon visit the Observatory, the Palace of Winds and the City Palace and museum. The museum has an interesting textile section, which contains dresses and costumes of the former Maharajas and Maharanis of Jaipur. Late evening, return to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 03 Jaipur
The day is at leisure and free for independent activities. Overnight at the hotel

Day 04 Jaipur - Ranthambore
Morning drive to Ranthambore National Park, where you will spend two nights. Ranthambore offers beautiful hilly scenery with varied vegetation, lakes, and rivers as well as maybe the best opportunity in India for encountering the Royal Bengal Tiger. Once the Maharaja of Jaipur’s private tiger reserve, Ranthambore came under the Project Tiger conservation scheme in 1972. Approximately 40 tigers currently roam Ranthambore. Although the best season for tiger viewing is November through April, a tiger sighting cannot be guaranteed. Twice-daily game drives may also expose you to leopards, spotted deer, wild boar, sambar, sloth bear, caracal, jackal, crocodile, hyena, and diverse birdlife. You’ll also visit the well-preserved Ranthambore Fort, built in the 10th century

Day 05 In Ranthambore
Early morning safari into the park, which is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country. Spread over an area of 392 sq. km, the park is characterized by dry deciduous forests sprawling over the Aravalli and Vindhyan ranges. If you fortunate enough, you can also see the tiger strolling in the jungle or near any of the three lakes namely, The Padam talab, Raj Bagh talab or Milak talab. The park also houses some of the rare species of desert creature like the sambhar, chital, nilgai, chinkara, langur, wild boar and peafowl. After the visit, return to your accommodation for a late breakfast. You car is at disposal hence you may like to spend the afternoon visiting the nearby temples and sites. Also visit the Ranthambore fort built by the Chauhan rulers in the 10th century and is regarded as one of the oldest forts of Rajasthan. Due to its strategic location, the fort was ideal to keep the enemy at bay. The fort is also related to the historical legend of the royal women performing Jauhar (self immolation) when the Muslim invader Ala-ud-din Khilji laid siege on this fort in 1303. The fort is characterized by temples, tanks, massive gates and huge walls. You will have another opportunity in the afternoon for tiger spotting during your second safari of the day.

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Day 06 Agra
On your way to Agra, you will stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a special destination. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Fatehpur Sikri remains in perfect condition to this day. The city was constructed during the rein of Akbar, the greatest of the Mughal emperors, and it was at Fatehpur Sikri where the Emperor spent the richest and most productive years of his 49 year rein. You will take a short tour of this Sikri, where Islamic, Hindu, and Jain influences are all evident in the architecture. Then take a short drive to Agra where, time-permitting, you will be able to visit the Taj before sunset for outstanding photographic opportunities

Day 07 Agra - Varanasi
Our journey today takes us by air to Varanasi –one of the holiest places in India. Hindu pilgrims come to bathe in the waters of the Ganges, a ritual which washes away all sins. The city, also known as Benares, is an auspicious place to die, since it is thought that expiring here ensures release from the cycle of rebirth. It has been a centre of learning and civilization for over 2000 years. Mark Twain noted that ‘Benares is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together’. From Varanasi we also visit Sarnath, one of Buddhism’s major centres in India. The Buddha came to this hamlet to preach his message of the ‘middle way’ to nirvana after he achieved enlightenment at Bodhgaya. Later, the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka erected magnificent stupas and monasteries here. We visit the Sarnath Museum which is a treasure trove of Buddhist sculptures, inscriptions and pottery. On our second day in Varanasi we wake early for a boat cruise on the Ganges River to witness the sunrise. At first light the Hindu pilgrims come to bathe in the sacred Ganga, facing the rising sun. We also witness an evening cultural show of music and dance at one of the ghats

Day 08 In Varanasi
Early in the morning, enjoy the boat ride on the River Ganges. The most important facet of this holy city, the river and the ghats lining its southern bank in the city. From dawn to dusk, the ghats are thronged by thousands of devotees, who perform their holy rituals in the hope of attaining salvation, the “Nirvana” Also visit temples like Kashi Vishwanath temple - dedicated to Lord Shiva; Bharat Mata Mandir - dedicated to Mother India; Durga temple – dedicated to Goddess Durga; Alamgir mosque – originally a temple dedicated to Vishnu but now an odd mixture of Hindu and Muslim architectural styles

Day 09 Varanasi – Delhi
Morning is at leisure and free for independent activities. Later In time transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi. You will be met at the airport and then transferred to YOUR PLACE OF STAY

Day 10 Depart – Delhi
In time transfer to the International airport to board flight for onward destination.

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