The Charms of Northern India Tours by Delighted Journey
Delighted Journey presents you with a trip that combines the most outstanding cities in the country. A trip that shows you the charms of Northern India Tours. Thanks to the comments of some of our most loyal customers, we have created this circuit.
In the trip of Northern India Tours
On this trip of by Northern India we can go from Udaipur to Varanasi. A total of 1,100 km that we fill with visits, excitement, discovery and adventure A trip Northern India Tours at your own pace, visiting what you want and at the pace you need.
One of the things that most worries our customers is the state of the roads. Indian roads can be almost Western or nothing to see depending on the section and the route. In this case, the roads that connect the main cities in the North are among the best in the country. Although, to be honest, in the country it is normal to take 6 hours to do a 300 kilometer stretch. You have to get used to it, be patient and enjoy the road, which is also part of the trip.
The truth is that this private trip Northern India Tours is very complete, which is why we really like to recommend it. It has a good combination of flights and the visits are very interesting, we did not miss anything outstanding to see on the route.
In any case, it is a tailor-made trip Northern India Tours, so we can extend the route with another town near Amritsar, or go on to Nepal and continue visiting Kathmandu and perhaps also Pokhara.
Day 1: Arrival in Udaipur & Visit the City
Upon arrival at Udaipur airport meet to our representative and transfer to your pre-booked hotel. After a relax breakfast commence Udaipur sightseeing, Udaipur is a beautiful land surrounded by several lakes, located at the foot of the lush Aravallis mountains. It is also a fascinating mix of sights, sounds and experiences and a source of inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers. Overnight at Udaipur.
Check-in time: 14H00
Day 2: Udaipur
After breakfast we will visit the City Palace, an immense labyrinth of attached and superimposed palaces, built by successive maharajas. We will also visit the Jagdish Temple, Sahelion ki Bari (Garden of the Maidens) and in the afternoon, we will enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Return to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Udaipur.
Day 3: Udaipur – Pushkar (280Kms – 5 Hrs)
After an early breakfast drive to Pushkar “The Holy City”. Pushkar, a pilgrimage centre surrounded by lakes and full of temples and ghats, where the faithful devotees come & wash their sins. The sacred lake of Pushkar, surrounded by temples, is one of the most venerated places for Hinduism. Pilgrims come from all over the country to purify themselves in its waters at the place where Lord Brahma killed a demon that was ravaging the region. Arrival in Pushkar and rest of the day free. Overnight at Pushkar.
Day 4: Pushkar – Jaipur (150 Km – 3 Hs)
Before breakfast in the morning we will visit the Lord Brahma’s temple, said to be the only one temple of Lord Brahma in the world. It is said of Pushkar that no Hindu pilgrim can be considered complete if he has not taken a bath in the sacred waters of this city. After the visit, departure by road to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Jaipur was built in 1728 by order of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.
This city is known as the Pink City because most of the buildings were colored of pink. In the city of Jaipur, Hindu, Jain and Mughal architectural styles are combined. Arrival in Jaipur and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free and On arrival at Jaipur check in hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur
After breakfast, today we will spend the morning visiting the Amber Fort. As soon as we leave the gates of Jaipur, we will ride on elephant back or jeep to the fort. After visiting the complex, we will go through the gates of Jaipur again to visit the city palace, a perfect combination of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Then we will see the Hawa Mahal, known as the Palace of the Winds and which stands out for its façade of 593 windows. From there, the women of the royal family watched the daily life of the city.
We continue with a visit to the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory, built as part of a network of five observatories, of which only those in Delhi, Jaipur and Varanasi can be visited. The purpose of these observatories was to determine the coordinates of the planets and stars. Return to the hotel and rest of the afternoon free.
Day 6: Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (260 km – 5 hours)
Breakfast and departure in the morning towards Agra, making a stop en route to visit Fatehpur Sikri, known as the ghost city. After the visit, we continue by road towards Agra. Arrival in Agra, a city located on the banks of the Yamuna River that was the capital of the Mughal Empire between 1556 and 1658. Agra is world famous for housing the most famous marble mausoleum in the world. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Agra
Breakfast at the hotel and visit to the Taj Mahal. A monument to love, that is how the Taj Mahal is defined, impressive for the beauty of its white marble architecture. Shah Jahan ordered its construction as an expression of the love he felt for his beautiful wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The work of the Persian architect Ustad Isa, it took 22 years to build and has become one of the wonders of the world.
We will also see the Red Fort, built in red stone by the famous Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565. Inside the fort is the Pearl Mosque. We continue with Itmad-Ud-Daulah, the tomb belonging to Nur Jahan’s father who was also a vizier in King Jehangir’s palace. The carvings and design inside the tomb are a fine example of Mughal architecture.
Day 8: Agra – Gwalior (Train) – Orchha (120 Km – 3 Hrs)
Breakfast and transfer to the station to depart by train to Gwalior. Arrival and reception by our correspondent at the station. Gwalior stands out for the extraordinary strategic location of its Fort that has dominated the city for centuries. After visiting the Fort, we will continue our journey by road to Orchha, a palatial and fortified city founded in 1501 by the Bundela dynasty. Rest of the afternoon free and overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Orchha – Khajuraho (170 Kms / 4 Hrs)
After breakfast visit the Orchha Palace, Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal and the Ram Raja temple. Afterwards, departure by road to Khajuraho, the city that houses the largest group of Hindu temples in the country, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1986. This religious complex was built between the 9th and 10th centuries and is notable for its erotic sculptures. Rest of the afternoon free and overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Khajuraho – Varanasi (By Flight)
Breakfast at hotel. Afterwards, we will visit the famous erotic temples of Khajuraho. Then, at the indicated time, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Varanasi. Arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Known as Varanasi or Benarés, it is located on the banks of the Ganges River. Since its foundation, it is the most sacred city in India and impresses with the waves of pilgrims who purify themselves in the waters of the Ganges and the funeral piles that float on the river.
On the banks of the Ganges, on the steps located on the banks of the river, known as Ghats, there are pyres 24 hours a day, without interruption. At dusk we will enjoy the Aarti Ceremony at the Ghats. Overnight at Varanasi.
Day 11: Varanasi
Early in the morning we will head to the area of the Ghats, which extend for 4 km and attract about 60,000 people a day, as it is the best time of the day, when the river is illuminated by a soft light and the pilgrims come to pray to the rising sun. We will take a boat ride on the Ganges River. Back at the hotel, we will visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the mosque of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, the Bharat Mata Temple, famous for its large relief map of India engraved in marble and finally the Durga Temple, which dates back to the 18th century and is commonly known as the Monkey Temple.
Then, in the afternoon, we will drive to Sarnath, located 11 kilometers from Varanasi. Sarnath is a sacred place since it was where Buddha preached his first sermon. After visiting the site, we will return to Varanasi and stay.
Day 14: Varanasi – Delhi (flight)
Breakfast at the hotel and free time until transfer to the airport to take a flight to Delhi. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Check-in hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13: Delhi
After breafkast commence Delhi Sightseeing – Jama Mosque, the most important in the city, which was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. We will then continue with a rickshaw ride through the Chandani Chowk Market until we reach the Red Fort, built in 1648 by Shah Jahan. In the New Delhi area we will continue the visit with the Raj Ghat, memorial to the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi. Then we will go to the India Gate, built in 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the First World War and the Afghan Wars.
The names of these soldiers are carved on its walls. Further on is the President’s House, which we will see from the outside. We will continue the visits Humayun’s Tomb, a heritage of Mughal and the first example of Mughal architecture in India. Finally we will visit the Qutub Minaret, built in 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aybak. It is the tallest in the world at 72 m and an important example of Indo-Islamic architecture. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Delhi – Amritsar (Train)
Transfer to the railway station to depart by train to Amritsar. Arrival, assistance by our representative and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon for personal activities or visit Golden Temple during light. Overnight at Amritsar.
Day 15: Amritsar
Breakfast at hotel, later visit the city starting with the “Golden Temple”, the most sacred of the Sikh religion. Built in the 14th century by Guru Ramdas, the Golden Temple is also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib. It has four doors and arches magnificently decorated. The walls of the temple are plated in gold and the upper dome of the temple is made of solid gold. We will also visit “Jallianwala Bagh”. In the afternoon, excursion to the Wagah border, between India and Pakistan, where the changing of the guard ceremony is held every afternoon. Afterwards, return to the hotel. Accommodation.
Day 16: Amritsar – Departure back to home
After breakfast transfer to the airport to depart on the return flight.
Check-out: 11H00
This is our detail itinerary of Northern India Tours by Delighted Journey