13Days Best of North India 

Price from NZD 3754 / AUD 3379 per person on twin sharing basis + Domestic flights from NZD 637 / AUD 573 per person

Delhi – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Jaipur – Agra – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi

Discover authentic, diverse and beautiful North India – From the vibrant Delhi to Holy Varanasi. You will visit Delhi, Jaipur and Agra with the cultural sights of Varanasi and Khajuraho, and unlock the hidden gems of Jodhpur and the romantic city of Udaipur. This two-week tour offers a colourful and vibrant insight into the best of North India and explores towns and cities that are full of atmosphere and character.

Tour Highlights: Chandni Chowk, Boat ride on Lake Pichola, Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, Khajuraho Temple

Day 01: Delhi

Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel.

Day 02: Delhi (B)

Morning tour of Old Delhi visiting Jama Mosque, Red Fort and take a rickshaw ride through fabled Chandni Chowk. Afternoon visit to New Delhi visiting Humayun’s tomb, drive past Government Buildings, Connaught Place, Presidents House and India Gate.

Day 03: Delhi – Udaipur (B)

Transfer to Delhi airport to connect flight to Udaipur and transfer to your Hotel. In the afternoon, proceed for a boat ride on Lake Pichola.

Day 04: Udaipur (B)

Morning city tour takes you to the City Palace, a fusion of Medieval European and Chinese architecture, Jagdish Temple and Sahelion Ki Bari – the garden of maidens. The afternoon is at leisure.

Day 05: Udaipur – Jodhpur (B)

Drive to Jodhpur en route visiting Ranakpur Temples. Jodhpur is the city on the edge of the Thar Desert. The afternoon is at leisure.

Day 06: Jodhpur – Jaipur (B)

Morning tour of Jodhpur. The tour highlights include Meherangarh – one of the most impressive and formidable in Rajasthan and Jaswant Thada, the Royal Cenotaphs. Later you drive to Jaipur.

Day 07: Jaipur (B)

Today visit the hilltop Amber Fort with its picturesque Sheesh Mahal. The afternoon city tour takes in Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), the Observatory-Jantar Mantar and City Palace.

Day 08: Jaipur – Agra (B)

Leave for Agra en route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the mysterious fortified ‘ghost city’. The afternoon is at leisure.

Day 09: Agra (B)

This morning you will visit the beautiful Taj Mahal, a monument of love followed by Agra Fort. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 10: Agra – Orcha – Khajuraho (B)

Transfer to Agra railway station to connect train to Jhansi and transfer to Khajuraho en-route visiting Orcha, located at the bank of river Betwa, visit old temples and palaces.

Day 11: Khajuraho - Varanasi (B)

Morning tour of Khajuraho’s which has three groups of World Heritage-listed temples. Transfer to Khajuraho airport to connect flight to Varanasi. Evening witness Aarti on the Ganges, the sacred “light ceremony”, on the riverbanks of Mother Ganges.

Day 12: Varanasi (B)

Early morning boat ride on the Ganges followed by Temple tour. Return to the hotel and visit Sarnath temple.

Day 13: Varanasi – Delhi (B)

Transfer to Varanasi airport to connect flight to Delhi. Connect onward flight or extend stay in India by choosing from various add on tours we offer.

Included: Accommodation for 12 nights, private car/driver for a round-trip, sightseeing as indicated, local guides and entrance fees