North India Adventure

Start and end in New Delhi - An in-depth 24 day tour to know the history and culture in North India - including accommodation, breakfast and expert guides

New Delhi, India

Duration
24 Days 23 Nights

Max Group Size
10

Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Included

Fitness Level
Low

Languages
English

Meals
Included

What's Included

22 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis
1 Night accommodation at Overnight Train
Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At
Daily breakfast at hotel
All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
Local English speaking guide at New Delhi, Sarnath, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Orchha, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur
Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi
Visit most significant Buddhist pilgrimage Sarnath
Morning boat ride and Evening Ganges aarti in Varanasi
3 Jungle Safari at Bandhavgarh National Park with Professional Naturalist
Enjoy light and sound show in Khajuraho
Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal and Tonga ride in Agra
Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
Rickshaw ride at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Elephant / Jeep ride in Jaipur at Amber Fort
Enjoy a camel ride in desert of Jaisalmer
Train tickets from Varanasi to Umaria
Train tickets from Jhansi to Agra
One mineral water bottle per person per day
All currently applicable taxes including GST

Dining Inclusions

23 Breakfast at Hotel
3 Dinner at Hotel

What's excluded

Visas Fee (if applicable)
Monument entry fees
Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)
Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

What to Expect

Day 1 : Arrival at New Delhi
Day 2 : At New Delhi
Day 3 : New Delhi - Varanasi (By Flight)
Day 4 : Varanasi - Umaria (By Night Train)
Day 5 : Arrival at Umaria - Bandhavgarh (35 Kms / 1 Hrs)
Day 6 : At Bandhavgarh National Park
Day 7 : Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho (240 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)
Day 8 : At Khajuraho
Day 9 : Khajuraho - Chanderi (226 Kms / 6:30 Hrs)
Day 10 : Chanderi - Orchha (155 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)
Day 11 : At Orchha
Day 12 : Orchha - Jhansi (17 Kms / 30 Mins) - Agra (By Train)
Day 13 : At Agra
Day 14 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bharatpur (55 Kms / 1:30 Hrs)
Day 15 : Bharatpur - Jaipur (183 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Day 16 : At Jaipur
Day 17 : Jaipur - Mandawa (170 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Day 18 : Mandawa - Bikaner (190 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Day 19 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330 Kms / 7 Hrs)
Day 20 : At Jaisalmer
Day 21 : Jaisalmer - Osian (235 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)
Day 22 : Osian - Jodhpur (72 Kms / 2 Hrs)
Day 23 : Jodhpur - New Delhi (By Flight)
Day 24 : Departure from New Delhi

Itinerary

Start Point:

New Delhi Airport

End Point:

New Delhi Airport

> Day 1 - Arrival at New Delhi (New Delhi)

On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, Our Holidays At representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 2 - At New Delhi (New Delhi)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to New Delhi and Old Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at Delhi local city restaurant later proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive pass to Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market and huge market for clothes.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 3 - New Delhi - Varanasi (By Flight) (Varanasi)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later our representative will assist you to transfer for New Delhi airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, our representative will assist you for transfer to your hotel.

After lunch proceed for guided tour to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhist pilgrims, visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa.

Optional if time permits experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening which is performed at the banks of the Ghat.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 4 - Varanasi - Umaria (By Night Train) (Umaria)

Early morning boat ride at River Ganges and later drive back to your hotel and enjoy the breakfast. Later proceed for guided tour to Varanasi, visit Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan Temple are the four famous temples in Varanasi. Later evening transfer to Varanasi railway station to board the train for Umaria.
Overnight at Train.

> Day 5 - Arrival at Umaria - Bandhavgarh (35 Kms / 1 Hrs) (Bandhavgarh)

Upon arrival at Umaria railway station, our representative will meet you and later drive to Bandhavgarh. Upon arrival at Bandhavgarh check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Later afternoon proceed for jungle safari to Bandhavgarh. Once the former hunting grounds of the Maharaja of Rewa, the park is quite famous for its tiger population.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 6 - At Bandhavgarh (Bandhavgarh)

Early morning before breakfast drive to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve - This biodiverse park is known for its large population of royal Bengal tigers and other animals include white tigers, leopards and deer. The mix of tropical forest, Sal trees and grassland is home to scores of bird species, including eagles.

After refresh yourself, later drive back to the afternoon jeep safari into the Bandhavgarh National Park / Game drive. You can also capture some amazing wildlife photographs.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 7 - Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho (240 Kms / 5:30 Hrs) (Khajuraho)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Khajuraho. Upon arrival at Khajuraho check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 8 - At Khajuraho (Khajuraho)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Khajuraho, visit the world famous Khajuraho Temples. These temples were built by the Chandelas between 950 AD & 1050 AD. The important ones are Chaunset Yogini Temple dedicated to the Goddess Kali, the Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta or Bharatjis Temple with a lovely image of 11 headed Vishnu, Vishvanatha & Nandi Temples, Lakshmana Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 9 - Khajuraho - Chanderi (226 Kms / 6:30 Hrs) (Chanderi)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive Chanderi. Chanderi is located in extremely healthy climate in the valley of the ancient Betwa River in Madhya Pradesh. Upon arrival at Chanderi check-in to your hotel for night stay. In the evening visit to the local villages.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 10 - Chanderi - Orchha (155 Kms / 2:30 Hrs) (Orchha)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for half day guided tour to Chanderi, Chanderi is a large number of monuments list in a small area more than 375 historic monuments can be seen in Chanderi, but some are very famous & antique visit Babur's Mosque, Khuni Darwaza, Badal and Singpur Mahal, Jageshwari Temple, Kati Ghati Gate, Shahzadi ka Rouza, Parmeshwar Tank etc. These are the best places to explore the beautiful history of Chanderi.

Later after finish your sightseeing tour to Chanderi, later drive to Orchha. Upon arrival at Orchha check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 11 - At Orchha (Orchha)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Orchha, visit Jahangir Fort, Rai Praveen Ka Mahal, Riverside Cenotaphs, Ram Raja Temple. Here fort located on island of Betwa River. All these monuments are of Bundela dynasty.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 12 - Orchha - Jhansi (17 Kms / 30 Mins) - Agra (By Train) (Agra)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Jhansi. Upon arrival at Jhansi, visit Jhansi Fort, Government Museum & Rani Mahal. Later afternoon transfer to Jhansi railway station to board the train for Agra.

Upon arrival at Agra railway station, our representative will meet you and later transfer to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 13 - At Agra (Agra)

Early morning before breakfast Sunrise visit the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh.

After finishing your guided tour to Taj Mahal, later get back to your hotel for breakfast and refresh, later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 14 - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bharatpur (55 Kms / 1:30 Hrs) (Bharatpur)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Bharatpur en-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the oldest deserted town built by Mughal Kingdom in 1571 and built by red stone, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas and Panch Mahal.

After finish your sightseeing tour at Fatehpur Sikri, later drive to Bharatpur. Upon arrival at Bharatpur check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 15 - Bharatpur - Jaipur (183 Kms / 3:30 Hrs) (Jaipur, Inidia)

Today early morning visit Bharatpur “Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary ” after finish your trip to Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary later back to your hotel for your breakfast.

After breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 16 - At Jaipur (Jaipur, Inidia)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour of Jaipur, visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride / Jeep ride (Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits), visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar and drive pass to Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and Birla Temple.

After finishing your sightseeing tour, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 17 - Jaipur - Mandawa (170 Kms / 3:30 Hrs) (Mandawa)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Mandawa. Upon arrival at Mandawa check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Relax at the hotel, later proceed for half day guided tour of Mandawa, visit various havelis (palaces) of Mandawa.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 18 - Mandawa - Bikaner (190 Kms / 4 Hrs) (Bikaner)

Today after morning breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Bikaner. Upon arrival at Bikaner check-in to your hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for half day guided city tour to Bikaner visit Lalgarh Palace, Junagarh Fort, Bhandasar Jain Temple. If times permits you can also visit Karni Mata Temple which is 30 Kms far from Bikaner.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 19 - Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330 Kms / 7 Hrs) (Jaisalmer)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival at Jaisalmer “the city of Sands” check-in to your camp for night stay.

In the evening enjoy camel ride and cultural activities in dunes with traditional Rajasthani dance performances.
Overnight at Camp.

> Day 20 - At Jaisalmer (Jaisalmer)

Today morning after breakfast at Camp, later check out and proceed for Jaisalmer city. Upon arrival at city and check-in to your hotel for night stay.

Later proceed for full day guided tour to Jaislamer, visit Jailsamer fort, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Thar Heritage Museum, Gadisar Lake, Silk Route Art Gallery & various temples. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 21 - Jaisalmer - Osian (235 Kms / 4:30 Hrs) (Osian)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and dive to Osian. Upon arrival at Osian check-in to your hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself at hotel, later proceed for guided tour to Osian, visit the local temples and markets. In the evening time visit Osian sunset point to get best view of photography also enjoy the best panoramic view of golden sands.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 22 - Osian - Jodhpur (72 Kms / 2 Hrs) (Jodhpur)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Jodhpur the famous Blue City of Rajasthan. Upon arrival at Jodhpur check-in to your hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself at hotel, later proceed for guided tour to Jodhpur, visit massive Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace (Now converted into the luxury hotel), Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Clock Tower, Mandore Temple and Mandore Gardens and Balsamand Lake.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 23 - Jodhpur - New Delhi (By Flight) (New Delhi)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Jodhpur airport to board the flight for New Delhi.

Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, our representative will meet you and transfer to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

> Day 24 - Departure from New Delhi (New Delhi)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight to your home.

Policies

Cancellation Policy:

If you Cancel your Holiday
You or any member of your party may cancel their travel arrangements at any time. Written notification or an e-mail to that effect from the person who made the booking must be received at our office. The cancellation charges applicable are as per the published cancellation policy below:

Cancellation charges per person

80 days or more before date of departure: 25% of total cost
79 - 60 days before date of departure: 50% of total cost
59 - 31 days before date of departure: 75% of total cost
30 - 1 days before date of departure: 100% of total cost

If we change or cancel your holiday

We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements.
Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date.
We also reserve the right under any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements by assigning reasons to you.
If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements due to reasons beyond our control (e.g. bad weather):We shall first try to offer alternative dates for the tour if the tour hasn’t already commenced.
If the tour has already commenced, then we shall refund the booking price/fee charged to you on a pro-rata basis depending on the portion of the tour utilized by you.
In all circumstances, however, our liability shall be limited to refunding to you the price we charged as tour fees.

If you want to change your holiday plan
After confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way (e.g. your chosen departure date or accommodation), we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by you.