Wonders of North India

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival in Delhi

  You arrive in Delhi, the capital of India, and will be transferred to your hotel by car with a driver. As you cross the city, take a look at the majestic Delhi created by Lutyens. You will see one of its iconic monuments that dominates the city: the India Gate. You may also catch a glimpse of the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the President's residence) and enjoy the green spaces, the wide avenues, as well as the colorful street shops of Janpat.

• day 2

  DELHI

  Treat yourself to a whole day of sightseeing in Delhi. Soak up the charm of Old Delhi by visiting one of its great mosques, the Jama Masjid, as well as the majestic Red Fort. Stroll through the Chandni Chowk bazaar (the old commercial center) and feel the pulse of the old city. Head to New Delhi and visit the medieval monuments such as Qutub Minar, the Lotus Temple, or Humayun's Tomb.

• day 3

  DELHI / AMBER / JAIPUR

  Drive through Rajasthan to head towards the Amber Fort. Amber was once the feudal capital of the region, until Maharaja Jai Singh II founded Jaipur in 1727. You will go up to Amber Fort by Jeep. Head to Jaipur where you will check in at the hotel.

• day 4

  JAIPUR

  You will start your day in the Pink City with a visit to the City Palace, the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), and the Jantar Mantar Observatory. Stroll through the lively bazaars to discover the colorful and intricate art and crafts of Rajasthan. Visit the hill and gorges of Galta, located near Jaipur and known for their beautiful temples and water reservoirs.

• day 5

  JAIPUR / FATEHPUR SIKRI / AGRA

  Drive to Agra and visit the ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri on the way, once a Mughal capital. Visit the Red Fort in Agra as well as the mausoleum of Itmad-ud-Daulah, both beautiful achievements created by man. Begin your evening with a walk along the banks of the Yamuna River, while admiring the sunset behind the Taj Mahal – the glory of Mughal India.

• day 6

  TAJ MAHAL / GWALIOR

  At dawn, visit the pure Taj Mahal and then head to Gwalior, in Madhya Pradesh. Visit the breathtaking fort, which includes Jain, Hindu, and Sikh temples (Surya Temple, Teli ka Mandir, Saas Bahu, Gurudwara). Take a trip to the city's majestic palaces (Man Mandir Palace and Gujri Mahal).

• day 7

  DATIA SONAGIRI / ORCHHA

  Drive to Orchha and visit, on the way, the hill of Sonagiri, covered with temples, as well as the elegant Govind Palace in Datia.

• day 8

  ORCHHA

  Formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Bundelkhand, Orchha is today a pleasant small town, located on the serene bank of the Betwa river. A trip to Orchha is incomplete without a visit to the Jehangir Mahal and the Raj Mahal, symbols of royalty in all its splendor, as well as to the temples of Raja Ram, Chhatturbhuj, and Laxmi Mandir. In the evening, take a walk along the river to admire the funerary chhatris (umbrellas).

• day 9

  ORCHHA / KHAJURAHO

  Head to Khajuraho, a small village known worldwide for its temples adorned with erotic sculptures. Admire this unique architecture and the statues that were finely carved a thousand years ago. 2 nights in Khajuraho.

• day 10

  KHAJURAHO / VARANASI

  Take the flight to Varanasi, the holiest place for Hindu pilgrims. Stroll through the old city, a labyrinth of narrow alleys leading to the sacred ghats, and absolutely do not miss the "Ganga Aarti" ceremony that takes place at sunset.

• day 11

  Varanasi and Sarnath

  Start your day with a boat ride on the Ganges, the sacred river of India. You will be able to see pilgrims bathing in the river. Continue your visit of this temple city by going from one temple to another: the golden temple of Vishwanath, the Durga temple, the Tulsi Manas temple. Visit the sanctuary of Sarnath, where Buddha first taught Buddhism after his enlightenment.

• day 12

  VARANASI / DELHI

  Take a flight to New Delhi. In the evening, you will be taken to the international airport to take the return flight to your country.