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North India Tour Package

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Places to See : Delhi - Varanasi - Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar - Delhi
Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days

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Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival meet and greet at the Airport. The room is booked from the afternoon to ensure immediate Check-in.
New Delhi, the capital of India, sprawled over the west bank of the river Yamuna is one of the fastest growing cities in India. It is surrounded on three sides by Haryana and to the east, across the river Yamuna by Uttar Pradesh. Historically, the city has long since been the foremost in political importance with successive dynasties choosing it as their seat of power, between the 13th and the 17th centuries. Remnants of the glorious past survive as important monuments in different parts of the city.

Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast at Hotel. full day old delhi & New Delhi sightseeing. Covering Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Chandani Chowk, Rajghat and India Gate, President House, parliament house, Lotus temple, Qutub Minar.
The myriad faces of the city are simply fascinating. In some places it remains a garden city, tree lined and with beautiful parks, but in some places it can also be crowded with heavy traffic. Turbaned Sikhs, colourfully dressed Rajasthani and Gujarati women working in offices, Muslim shopkeepers along Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, Tibetans and Ladakhis in the street stalls along Janpath and Kashmiris in the handicraft emporia around Connaught Place, all add to the cosmopolitan feel of the city.

Day 03 : Delhi - Varanasi ( by flight)
After breakfast transfer to domestic airport to fly for Varanasi. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel. afternoon visit temples and Ghat.
This ancient city of India is located on holiest river of India--Ganga. This relation is unique and has attracted thousands of pilgrims. One theory also goes that Varanasi is located on the land between the river Varuna and Assi hence the name Varanasi.
Varanasi is Not only for its temples, Ghats and Ganges Banaras has produced many exponents of art, music, literature and crafts. These people were not different from others but it was the tradition of Banaras which moulded them in the way they came out to be. Why only the luminaries, Varanasi has excelled in the art of silk weaving. The Banarasi silk sarees and brocades are cherished as collector's items across the world.

Day 04 : Varanasi
Full day sightseeing for Varanasi covering Sarnath, Kashivishnath temple and Banaras Hindu University one the oldest and largest university of North India.
About ten kms from Varanasi, is the place where lord Buddha after enlightenment gave his first sermon or as the Buddhist say set the wheel of dharma or law rolling. Today Sarnath is considered as one of the richest place to have antiques since the Ashoka period to the 12th century. Suggested reading on the Buddhist places in Uttar Pradesh.

Day 05: Varanasi - delhi - Agra
Early morning visit Ghat by Boat ride to explore the Ghats there you can witness of the daily life of the Hindu people how they are taking dips in the Ganges river, It is believed that people are cleansed physically, mentally and spiritually at Ganga Ghats. It is at the Ganga Ghats where we see life and death together. For thousands of years people have been thronging these Ghats to offer their morning prayers to the rising sun.
Back to hotel and have breakfast then transfer to airport to fly for delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi airport drive to Agra. Upon arrival check into hotel. overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Agra
Full day sightseeing of Agra city - covering Tajmahal & Agrafort.
Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world, and some Western historians have noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed. The Taj is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the visitors experience the Taj as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna river.

The Agra Fort (sometimes called the Red Fort), was built by Akbar in 1565. The red sandstone fort was renovated and converted into a palace during Shah Jahan's time, and reworked extensively with marble and pietra dura inlay. Notable buildings in the fort include the Pearl Mosque, the Diwan-e-Am and Diwan-e-Khas (halls of public and private audience), Jehangir's Palace, Khaas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal (mirrored palace), and Musamman Burj.

Day 07: Agra - Jaipur
Morning breakfast drive to Jaipur . upon arrival check in to the hotel.
Jaipur, is the largest city in Rajasthan and not only provides a stepping stone to the enchanting desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, but offers several massive forts of its own - tributes to the Rajputs who once ruled the land. It is called the "pink" city because of the color of its historical buildings built by Maharajah Jai Singh. Inside the historical area, city regulations require that all buildings be painted pink so that the character is maintained.

Day 08 : Jaipur
Full day city tour covering Hawa Mahal, Amber fort , City Palace & observatory.

Amber Fort. The Amber fort greets one with regal architecture (and elephants giving rides to tourists!) derived from Hindu and Muslim styles. There are two main halls 'Diwan-e-Aam' (hall for commons) and 'Diwan-e-khaas' (hall for dignitaries). Inside the fort are two palaces wherethe king used to stay, one for summer and one for winter. The winter palace is called the 'Sheesh Mahal' (house of glass). There's a 'Kaali' temple inside the fort. One cannot wear leather and enter this temple. Beware of monkeys at this fort. There are a lot of handloom shops at the bottom of the fort but the prices are high and the quality may not be very good.

Jaigarh Fort. The Jaigarh Fort holds the world's largest cannon (Jaivan), and offers stunning views. This was the fort to be used by the kings in the situation of an attack by the neigbouring kingdom. Very close to the Amber Fort and Nahrgarh fort you must not miss this and offers excellent views

Day 09: Jaipur - Srinagar ( by flight)
In the morning transfer to airport to catch the flight for Srinagar. On arrival at Srinagar, you will be met by our representative at the airport and transfer you to Deluxe Houseboat. Visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love). In the evening Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with which is often compared to Venice. You will get a view of some very interesting places around the Lake. Overnight at Houseboat.

Day 10: Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar
Full day tour of Gulmarg which is one of the most beautiful summer resorts in the valley. It is also popular for its golf course (in summer), the highest in the world and skiing during the winter season. Enjoy the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains. One can have Gondola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg In the evening
Return to House boat. Overnight at the house boat.

Day 11: Srinagar - Delhi - Departure
In the morning shikara ride, after brunch transfer to Airport. To fly for delhi. Upon arrival go to Janpath market to visit local shop. In the evening farewell dinner will be specially for you there we have exchange the idea about our tour.Indian Dinner will be followed by folk dances of different states of India. After dinner transfer to Airport for your onward journey.



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