Signature North India Tour Package

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Travel Duration: 13 Nights & 14 Days
Covered Destinations: Delhi, Udaipur, Rawalanarlai, Jodhpur, Pushkar, Jaipur, Ranthambhore, Agra, Delhi, Home.
Tour Type: Personalized Tour with the Private Assistance

Detailed Travel Plan:

Day 01: Delhi

Upon arrival, you will be received by our Company representatives at the international airport in Delhi late in the evening. You will be escorted to your hotel. After you reach there, just relax for the day.

DELHI, which was once the capital of kingdoms and empires, has now become a busy metropolis. It flaunts a fantastic fusion of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the potpourri of the culture of an ancient land. It is indeed a window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi – Udaipur
Flight: 9W-3317 Dep: 11:40 Arr: 13:20

After breakfast, you will be transferred by our company representative to the airport for the flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival, you will be taken to the hotel.

The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS. Udaipur, painted white, reflecting as if the theme of love and romance, has always been the inspiration for many poets, painters and writers.

The city is dotted with many palaces, lakes, temples and gardens. It is a pleasure to walk through the narrow lanes dotted with stalls and experience the flavor of its heroic past of valor and chivalry. A reflection of all these sites in the placid waters of the LAKE PICHOLA makes for an enticing sight.

Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.

Relax in the evening.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Udaipur.

Day 3: Udaipur

Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur. You will first take a look of the City Palace. The rooms decorated with mirrored walls and ivory doors look marvellous. The coloured glass windows and inlaid marble balconies are simply the feast for the eyes. Do visit its Peacock Courtyard.

Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local folk Museum.

Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From boat, when you take a full view of the city, you will fall in love with it. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace - the other island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Udaipur.

Day 04: Udaipur – Rawalanarlai
By surface: 110 Km 2 Hrs.

After breakfast, you will be driven to Rawalanarai. On the way, you will visit the Kumbhalgarh fort. After visiting the fort, drive to Rankapur.

RANAKPUR TEMPLES are 15th century old. These temples boast of 200 pillars, none of which are alike and support its 29 halls. The Temple abounds with intricate friezes and sculptures. Also take in 2 more Jain temples and the Temple of the Sun God. Latter one is known for its erotic sculptures.

Rawalanarlai:- This 17th century fortress which became an enchanting hunting lodge was gifted by Maharaja Umaid Singhji of Jodhpur to his younger brother Maharaj Ajit Singhji. Two decades later, Maharaj Swaroop Singh, his son, together with his wife Rani Ushadevi under took the project to restore this exotic villa to its true origins. The villa was subsequently transformed into the heritage hotel. It has well etched out pillars, murals and covered varandah.

Rawla Narlai, situated in Rajasthan midway between Jodhpur and Udaipur, is a 17th century "villa" with 26 exquisite rooms renovated over the last decade.

Rawla Narlai is now a heritage hotel. It is nestled in the centre of a typical Rajasthan village where activity and colours dominate. The Rawla (fortress) however is an oasis of serenity and offers a splendid view of a gigantic [350 ft high] single rock of granite dotted with caves and temples, crowned by a statue of a white elephant - proud guardian to the open desert on one side and the crumbling Aravali hills on the other.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day 05: Rawalanarlai – Jodhpur
By surface: 140 Km 3 Hrs,

After breakfast, you will be driven to Jodhpur. Reach and get transferred to the Hotel.

Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. It has once served as the capital to the Marwar state. It was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 meters above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Jodhpur.

Day 06: Jodhpur

In the morning, you will venture out for village safari to explore the charm of BISHNOI VILLAGES. Bask in the rich culture and true essence of India. Check the rich wildlife (game only) and desert landscape. After finishing the village safari, drive to Jaisalmer.

In the afternoon, you will be visiting Mehrangarh Fort (1459 AD) built by Rao Jodha, who considered themselves as the descendents of Lord Rama. In this palace, you can see miniature paintings and a cradle room. After this, you will pay a visit to the Jaswant Thada Memorial.

Relax in the hotel and visit the museum of UMAID BHAWAN PALACE.

Day 07: Jodhpur – Pushkar
By surface: 190 Km 3 Hrs,

After breakfast at the hotel, Proceed for drive to Pushkar, On arrival in Pushkar, Our Company representative will receive and assist you in check-in to the hotel. Relax.

PUSHKAR - Amongst the grandeur of Rajasthan, discover a unique gem - Pushkar. According to mythological data, Lord Brahma, who is the creator of the world, while looking for an abode on earth, has performed the spiritual VEDIC YAGNA in the city of Pushkar. It is thus the site of the only Brahma Temple in the world. Pushkar is widely acclaimed for Pushkar Fair. Many people take part in this fair to buy and sell cattle of breeds from across the world. The mausoleum of Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti at Ajmer is another pilgrimage site. A city of Pilgrimage from time immemorial with over 500 temples and Ghats, Pushkar begets a legacy of timeless architectural heritage. Pushkar is visited for its peaceful and spiritual ambiance. The Pushkar fair is amongst the largest cattle fairs in the world and amongst the oldest cities in India, with references in mythology and the Mahabharat. Pushkar is dotted with 52 bathing Ghats. Each of the ghats is linked to the lunar calendar, close to the lake. Each Ghat has its own miraculous qualities and powers of healing and this city of temples has over 500 temples built over different eras with varied architectural styles. Pushkar features a varied terrain in Rajasthan of sand, rock and hills. It is located close to many heritage properties. The place is also noted for the celebrations of different fairs and festivals - especially on the new and full moon days.

Visit the mausoleum, Anasagar and Akbar's Palace.

Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 08: Pushkar – Jaipur
By surface: 180 Km 3 Hrs,

After breakfast, you will be driven to Jaipur.

You will reach here in the afternoon and will be transferred to the Hotel.

JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. It has become a busy metropolis today but with that it has also beautifully managed to retain its traditional charm and character. It is popularly known as the Pink City, because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur is an ideal destination to visit forts, palaces, temples and gardens.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day 09: Jaipur

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.

AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. The rich interiors of this fort palace reflect the true Hindu and Mughal architectural patterns and are in complete contrast with the forbidding exteriors.

Proceed for sightseeing of the city.

CITY PALACE - relish the fusion of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture. The City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. The main attractions of the palace are Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.

JANTAR MANTAR - This is the biggest and the best conserved of the five observatories that were erected by Jai Singh II in disticnt parts of the country. This observatory with outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.

HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure. Use of plastered pink sandstone that is beset with fine trelliswork adds to its charm. The balconies are also beautiful. The palace has 953 niches and windows. It was built by Pratap Singh in 1799 as a royal grandstand for the palace women.

Visit a rug factory and see the ladies at the intricate work or a gem factory and see the gem cutting and polishing process.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day 10: Jaipur – Ranthambhore
By surface: 180 Km 3 Hrs,

After breakfast, you will be driven to Ranthambhore. Reach and relax in the hotel. You can relax or watch some slides on the tiger. In the Afternoon, you will go for the safari.

Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, at the junction of the Aravalis and the Vindhyas, is a unique example of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely 14 kilometers from Sawai Madhopur. Ranthambhore is one of the best places in the world to spot tiger in their natural habitat. The Ranthambhore National Park has had more Tiger sightings than any other National Park in the country. It has come to be known as "The land of the Tiger", where most of the documented footage of this majestic beast has been recorded.

It covers a highly varied topography that ranges from gentle to steep slopes; from flat topped hills of the Vindhyas to the conical hillocks and sharp ridges of the Aravalis, from wide and flat valleys to narrow rocky gorges. The National Park is surrounded by the rivers Chambal and Banas.

Ranthambhore forest is of tropical dry deciduous forest type. It has also been categorized as the Dhok climax forest as Dhok (Anogeissus pendulla) are found nearly everywhere. Dhok is an extremely hardy tree, capable of withstanding prolonged droughts. The leaves of this tree are good fodder and they are browsed by herbivores, and form a significant part of their diet. Even the dry, fallen leaves, eaten by them, are rich source of nutrition.

Palas or Cheela or the Flame of the Forest (Butea monosperms) blooms magnificently around mid-April. During the period, Kachida and Anatpura provide an amazing view, like a forest on fire. Around Kamaldhar massive Gum trees (Sterculia urens) with smooth white trunk stand out conspicuously. Similarly, Gurjan (Lannea coromandelica) with greyish trunks at the banks of the lakes and soft wood Salar (Boswellia serrata) dotted atop hills are noticeable.

You will also get to see the fruits of Ber (Zizyphus spp.) and ‘crocodile bark’ Tendu (Diospuyros melanoxylon) which make for a favourite food of the Sloth Bears.

The lakes abound with aquatic vegetation including duck weeds, lilies and lotus. The Park is inhabited by tigers, leopards, caracals, hyenas, sloth bears, wild boars, crocodiles and others. Besides, there are over 300 species of birds, from the majestic Crested Serpent Eagle to the exotic Golden Oriole.

Tiger, at the apex of the food chain, lord over the kingdom in a subtle way. Solitary by nature, it operates in stealth. Therefore tiger sightings, frequent as they are, are always a matter of chance. However, even evidences of tiger's activities are very exciting.

Ranthambhore also has Leopard (Panthera pardus), Caracal (Felis caracal), Leopard Cat (Felis bengalensis), Fishing Cat (Felis viverrina) and the Jungle Cat (Felis chaus). You can also see Sloth Bear, Striped Hyena, Wolf, Wild dog (or Dhole), Jackal, Indian Fox, Palm Civet, Small Indian Civet, Common Indian Mongoose, Small Indian Mongoose, Ratel (or Honey Badger), Marsh Crocodile and the Indian Python. There are two species of Antlers, namely the Spotted Deer (or Chital) and the Sambhar Deer, and, two kinds of Antelopes, namely the Indian Gazelle (or Chinkara) and the Bluebull (or Neelgai). You can spot the Black Buck (another kind of antelope), which is rarely found in the National Park, in Devpura area, in the outskirts of the park.

Overnight stay will be at the resort.

Day 11: Ranthambhore

Enjoy a full day game viewing in the park. (Two safaris)

Overnight stay will be at the resort.

Day 12: Ranthambore – Bharatpur – Agra
By Train: Kota Jan Shatabadi Dep: 06:30 Arr: 08:45

After breakfast, our company representative will escort you to the Railway station for the train to Bharatpur. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Agra. En-route, you will visit the deserted red Sandstone City of Fatehpur Sikri. It was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. You will also pay a visit to the Bulund Darwaza. It is the biggest gateway in the world.

AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today, you will get to see here contrasting edifices made of red sandstone and white marble. Narrow galleys and old buggies will impress you. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce you to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.

Check in at the hotel and leave for the sightseeing tour.

Enjoy battery van ride to the Taj.

TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. It was constructed by Shah Jahan. It is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from design and perfect symmetry, the Taj is admired for its domes, carved screens and the inlay work. You will move on to the AGRA FORT now. It was built by the noted Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. It is red sandstone architecture. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.

Visit Itmadullah Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father (The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).

Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Agra.

Day 13: Agra – Delhi
By surface: 220 Km 4 Hrs,

After breakfast, you will be driven to Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon, you will leave for the sightseeing tour of New Delhi.

NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, and the President Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.

Return to the Hotel. Reach aou relax. After lunch, you will set out for the sightseeing tour of New Delhi.

Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Day 14: Delhi – Home

After breakfast, you will set off the tour of Delhi. Proceed for a full day tour of Old and New Delhi.

OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi means visits to the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.

Have a fun Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.

Late in the evening, you will go for the DANCES OF INDIA SHOW. After the show, you will go for a FAREWELL DINNER. After the dinner, you will be transferred by our company representative to the International airport to catch the flight back Home.

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