Overview
North India Highlights
The North India Highlights Tour is an unforgettable journey through India’s rich history, royal heritage, vibrant culture, and spiritual traditions. Covering Delhi – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer – Udaipur – Jaipur – Agra – Varanasi – Delhi, this tour brings together majestic forts, grand palaces, colourful markets, golden desert landscapes, magnificent Mughal architecture, and the sacred atmosphere of the Ganges. Begin your journey in Delhi, exploring its fascinating blend of historic monuments and modern city life, before heading to the royal land of Rajasthan.
Discover the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort and blue-painted streets of Jodhpur, followed by the golden charm of Jaisalmer, where the famous Golden Fort, desert dunes, and traditional Rajasthani culture create an unforgettable experience. Continue to Udaipur, the romantic City of Lakes, known for its beautiful lakes, palaces, and picturesque surroundings. The journey then takes you to Jaipur, the iconic Pink City, where Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and vibrant bazaars showcase Rajasthan’s royal legacy.
From Jaipur, travel to Agra to witness the breathtaking Taj Mahal and explore the impressive Agra Fort. The final highlight is Varanasi, one of India’s oldest and most sacred cities, where you can experience an early-morning boat ride on the holy Ganges, explore the ancient ghats and temples, and witness the mesmerizing evening Ganga Aarti. Ending in Delhi, this North India Highlights Tour offers a perfect combination of royal Rajasthan, historic wonders, desert experiences, architectural masterpieces, and deep spiritual traditions—making it an incredible introduction to the diverse beauty and heritage of North India.
Itinerary
* Arrive into Delhi
* Welcome to 'North India Highlights!
* On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by our representative to your hotel.
* Rest of the day at leisure.
* Overnight: Hotel
* Combined city tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
* Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi.
* Optional: Dances of India or explore the market & shop for special bargains!
* Overnight: Hotel
* On arrival at Jodhpur Airport, you will be met and transferred to hotel in Jaisalmer by our representative.
* Relax for rest of the day.
* Overnight: Hotel
* It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Its temple, fort and palaces are all built of yellow stone.The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies.
* Visit the JAISALMER FORT - The oldest living Fort in the world, Patwaon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank.
* Also visit Barabagh Hill.
* Overnight: Hotel
* Upon arrival at Udaipur check into your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
* Overnight: Hotel
* Upon arrival at Udaipur check into your hotel.
* Rest of the day at leisure.
* Overnight: Hotel
* Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
* Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local folk Museum.
* Later drive to Jaipur.
* Upon arrival at Jaipur, check into your hotel.
* Overnight: Hotel
* Amber Fort - The ancient capital of the state until 1727 when Jai Singh decided to move from his hillside fortress at Amber to new site on the plains. The construction of this fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar’s army. The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside and overlooking a lake which reflects its terraces and ramparts.
* Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jal Mahal & temple of Kali. Ascend on elephant back, the hill, on which the fort is situated.Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur.
* Visit the Jantar Mantar the observatory built by Jai Singh in 1728; the City Palace which is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. It also has a museum with an extensive collection of art, carpets, paintings, enamel ware and weapons dating back to the 15th century.
* Overnight: Hotel
* Fatehpur Sikri: built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Mughals, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory.
* Upon arrival at Agra check into your hotel.
* Overnight: Hotel
* City tour of Agra Visit Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you will visit a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers an excellent range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop.
* Evening transfer to railway station to catch overnight train for Varanasi.
* Overnight: Train
* Later proceed on a City tour of Varanasi
* Visit the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in Marble, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Banaras Hindu University, which has an art gallery and the mosque of Moghul Emperor Aurangazeb, built on the site of an ancient Hindu Temple. A walk through the old centre ("golden" temple, ghats...), Bharat mata temple, Kashi Viswanath temple.
* Overnight: Hotel
* Early morning boat excursion on the holy river Ganges to see the bathing ghats and cremation site.
* Watching people bathing and worshipping at the ghats is one of the most extraordinary experiences of a visit to India.
* Visit Sarnath. Later in the evening transfer to airport to catch flight for Delhi.
* Arrive Delhi Railway station and board the flight for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of 'North India Highlights'.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions | Exclusions |
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Accommodation as pe itinerary | Airfare / Train |
Daily Breakfast | Lunch & Dinner |
Sightseeing as per the itinerary. | Boat ride on River Ganges. |
Private AC Vehicle for Transfers & Sightseeing. | adventure Activities & Personal Expenses. |
Pickup & Drop from Delhi | Anything Not Mentioned Under Inclusions. |
Driver Allowance, Toll Tax & Parking. | Guide Charges. |
All Applicable Hotel Taxes. |
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Policy
- Neelam Holidays Journeys shall not be responsible for any delays or alterations in the program or indirectly incurred expenses in cases such as natural hazards, accidents, breakdown of machinery, weather conditions, landslides, political closure, or any untoward incidents.
- We do not provide any insurance policy to cover the expenditure on sickness or accidents or losses incurred due to theft or other reasons.
- Numerous factors such as weather and road conditions the physical ability of participants etc. may bring alteration in the itinerary. We reserve the right to make necessary changes in the schedule in the interest of safety, comfort, and general well-being!