The Heart of India 14 days

North India is one of those places that captivates and awakens all your senses. For many travelers, a trip to North India is synonymous with Rajasthan, the Maharaja palaces with their delicate architecture, the Rajput fortresses, the bright colors of the houses, saris and markets…

But a stay in North India is also the extraordinary Taj Mahal and the mystical city of Vanarasi (Benares), the wonders of Gujarat, the wildlife of Madhya Pradesh in central India. I invite you to take a complete tour of North India and combine your trip to Rajasthan with unusual experiences. Discover wildlife during a safari in Bandhavgarh Park or observe ancestral rites in Varanasi. Return to the origins of Buddhism and retrace the major stages of Buddha’s life. So many experiences that I am happy to share with you from our local agency in North India . Tailor-made trip, group trip or individual tour, take inspiration from our itinerary suggestions to create the tailor-made trip to North India that suits you.

Day 01

Arrival Amritsar

Amritsar airport transfer to the hotel. Night stay in Amritsar. Fairfield by Marriott Amritsar

Day 02

Amritsar Local

Tour of Golden Temples complex, the most important shrine of the Sikhs, Jallian Walah Bagh and the Ram Bagh Gardens. Evening visit to the India/Pakistan border at Wagah to see the spectacular joint retreat ceremony by the security forces of India Pakistan. Night stay in Amritsar. Fairfield by Marriott Amritsar

Day 03

Amritsar

Day Free (Relax & Shopping ) Night stay in Amritsar. Fairfield by Marriott Amritsar

Day 04

Amritsar – Delhi (by flight)

Delhi flight Meet on arrival and transfer to hotel. Night stay In Delhi Hotel The Connaught, New Delhi – IHCL SeleQtions

Day 05

Delhi

Proceed for full day City tour of Old and New Delhi.

Old Delhi built by the Emperor Shahjahan is a bustling city of crowded bazaars and winding alleys teeming with life. Visit the Red Fort (from outside), Jama Masjid Mosque, Chandni Chowk bazaar.

New Delhi, designed by British architects Lutyens and Herbert Baker, with wide avenues, landscape gardens & stately monuments. Also visit India Gate, Humayun’s tomb, Birla temple, Qutab Minar and drive pass President’s Palace and the diplomatic enclave. Night stay In Delhi Hotel The Connaught, New Delhi – IHCL SeleQtions

Day 06

Delhi – Agra

Depart by road or train to Agra, Stay in Agra for one night. After freshening up visit Agra City including Agra Fort and the world famous monument of India ‘The Taj Mahal’ and Kalakriti Show. Night stay In Agra. Courtyard by Marriott Agra

Day 07

Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Ranthambore

Today you will depart by road to Ranthambore visiting Fatehpur Sikri en-route, a journey about five hours. Stay in Ranthambore for two nights.

Fatehpur Sikri-built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, which was the old capital of the Moguls and was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces, which are still preserved in their original glory, credit of which goes to Lord Curzon. Night stay in Ranthambore. Tiger Den Hotel stay.

Day 08

Ranthambore

01 Morning and 01 Evening visit sharing Jeep/canter Safari at Ranthambore National Park, The Safari in the Ranthambore National Park is the most famous wildlife safari in the world for the exclusive tiger sighting. No any wildlife destination in India provides such an excellent opportunity of tiger sighting in their natural habitat as like Ranthambore. Night stay in Ranthambore. Tiger Den Hotel stay.

Day 09

Ranthambore – Jaipur

After breakfast you will depart by road to Jaipur, a journey about four hours. Stay in Jaipur for three nights.

Jaipur is the state capital of Rajasthan and owes its name, planning and foundation to the Maharaja Jai Singh II. In 1727, Jai Singh decided to move from his hillside fortress at Amber to the plains, and thus Jaipur was conceived. It is also known as the “Pink City”, derived from the pink painted sandstone from which the buildings in the old walled city are constructed. Night stay in Jaipur. Hotel Sarovar Premiere, Jaipur

Day 10

Jaipur Sightseeing

Morning sightseeing tour of Amber Fort. Afternoon tour of Jaipur city. Amber Fort, Seven miles outside the city in the rugged hills that surround Jaipur is the magnificent Amber Fort. This Rajput Fortress/Palace was constructed from 1592 by Raja Man Singh II and is a superb example of Rajput architecture.

A city tour takes you through the bazaars to the City Palace complex which includes the Hawa Mahal, Palace of the Winds, built in 1799. The five-story building looks out over the main street and was originally for the ladies of the royal household to watch life and processions of the city. Jai Singh built the Jantar Mantar Observatory still equipped with the ancient instruments including a very accurate 90-foot sundial, in 1728. Night stay in Jaipur. Hotel Sarovar Premiere, Jaipur

Day 11

Jaipur

Day free at leisure. Night stay in Jaipur. Hotel Sarovar Premiere, Jaipur

Day 12

Mumbai

Jaipur – Mumbai (By Mumbai. Assistance on arrival at Mumbai airport transferred to hotel. Night stay in Mumbai. Sun-n-Sand Hotel Mumbai.

Day 13

Mumbai Sightseeing

city tour of Mumbai includes a visit to the Prince of Wales Museum, the Gateway of India and Dhobi Ghat. Drive along the Marine Drive, famous as the Queen’s necklace, Crawford Market and pass by the ’Towers of Silence’ of the Parsis, who settled in Bombay in 1670. Also visit Hanging Gardens.Night stay in Mumbai. Sun-n-Sand Hotel Mumbai.

Day 14

Return Flight

Mumbai Airport Departure

14 days • From €2650/Person