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North India Highlights 13 Days
This itinerary can be done in reverse. If you start in Bombay you can add an extension to Kathmandu after Varanasi. If you start in Delhi, you can add an extension to South India

Delhi - Day 1
Arrival in Delhi Transfer to Hotel

Delhi - Day 2
Breakfast at hotel; rest. Afternoon: Sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi, including Red Fort, Gates of India and riksha ride in Old Delhi market.

Delhi - Varanasi - Day 3
Morning flight to Varanasi. After hotel check-in, Visit Sarnath, the spiritual centre of Buddhism

Varanasi - Khajuraho - Day 4
Early morning boat ride in the River Ganges to witness the religious ceremonies of the Hindus. Afterwards, walking tour of ghats & temples, including Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple (Monkey Temple), The Sacred Bull, The Well of Knowledge, Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple) and brocade, saree shops and bazaars along the narrow winding lanes. Return to hotel for breakfast. Fly to Khajuraho, IC 408 dep 1310, arr 1355. After check-in visit the Eastern group of temples and the old village of Khajuraho.

Khajuraho - Agra - Day 5
After breakfast, visit the visit the Western group of temples and then the Eastern group and the old village of Khajuraho. At the movment there is no flight on this sector. Drive to Jhansi (170 Km) to board Shatabdi Exp Train to Agra dep.1805, arr 2035. Met at train station and transfer to hotel. (The flight for this sector was cancelled til further notice.)

Agra - Jaipur - Day 6
Optional sunrise visit to the Taj (additional cost). Return to hotel for breakfast. Depart by car for Jaipur, enroute visit Fatephur Sikri.

Jaipur - Day 7
Morning excursion to Amber Fort and ride on elephant uphill to the Fort entrance. Afternoon: tour Palace of Winds, City Palace and Jantar Mantar Observatory.

Jaipur - Udaipur * - Day 8
Early morning depart by air for Udaipur, CD 491 0640 / 0745 Hrs. After check-in, city tour including The Royal Palace, Jagdish Temple, Eklingji Temple, Sahelion Ki Bari (The Ladies' Garden) and bazaars. Afternoon: boat ride on Lake Picola. * If you are interested in seeing the temples in Rankapur, add a second day in Udaipur and request price quote.

Udaipur - Mumbai (Bombay) - Day 9
IC7491 dep 805, arr 1020 Transfer to hotel. Afternoon: city tour including Marine Drive, Crawford Market, Malabar Hill, Hanging Gardens, the Jain Temple and Gandhi Museum.

Mumbai (Bombay) - Day 10
Morning: relax/independent. Afternoon: ferry to explore Elephanta Caves, carved between 450 and 750 A.D.; including a visit to the Mahadeva Trimurti and the Ardhanareshvara sculptures, famous iconographical representations of Lord Shiva.

Bombay-Aurangabad - Day 11
IC 887, Dep. 1540, Arr.1625. Visit Bibi Ka Maqbarah, grave-mosque, built in 1679 by Aurangzeb Alamgir the I, the last of the great rulers of the Timurid Dynasty. .

Ajanta - Day 12
Full day excursion to Ajanta , visit of the Buddhist and Brahmanical caves 200 B.C. to 650 A.D.

Ellora - Day 13
Full Day excusion to Ellora--Visit of the Buddhist, Jain and Brahmanical caves VIIth to X century. Visit the most extraordinary free standing monolithic temple (there are only two of these in India), the Kailashanatha Temple, with unique carvings of the Ramayana and Vishnupurana. Fly to Bombay IC 887 (dep 1730, arr 1815 hrs).

Price per person, based on 2 people double occupancy. This private tour can be expanded & modified; we can customize according to your preferences and interests. Please call to discuss and thenw e will price the tour based on your dates, your hotel preferences and any modifications you would like.

• Deluxe Hotels
  
  • Delhi: Imperial, deluxe rooms
  • Varanasi: Taj Ganges
  • Khajuraho: Taj Chandela
  • Agra: Sheraton Mughal
  • Jaipur: Rambagh, superior rooms
  • Udaipur: Lake Palace
  • Aurangabad: Taj Residency
  • Bombay: Taj Mahal , new wing

• First Class:
  
  • Delhi: Taj Ambasador
  • Varanasi: Taj Ganges
  • Khajuraho: Jass Oberoi
  • Agra: Trident
  • Jaipur:Samode H aveli
  • Udaipur: Trident
  • Aurangabad: Ajanta Ambassador
  • Bombay: Ambassador

• Modest: upon request

Plus Airfares: (subject to change)
DEL / VNS / HJR / AGR; JAI / UDR / BOM/IXU: Discover India Air Pass $620 + IXU/BOM $85

Package Includes:

• Accomodations as listed or similar
• Breakfasts at hotels
• Airport transfers
• Land transport by private ac car
• Professional English speaking guides for sightseeing
• Entrance fees to attractions
• Still camera fees
• porterage
  

• Airport departure taxes
• Insurance
• Tips
• Any expenses of a personal nature such as phone, laundry, drinks
  
  
  

  
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