Best of North India with Rajasthan & Chennai

Tour Itinerary

Duration: (20 Nights / 21 Days)
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Varanasi – Haridwar / Rishikesh – Delhi – Mathura – Vrindavan - Agra – Jaipur – Jaisalmer - Jodhpur – Udaipur – Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Chennai – Delhi

• DAY
  1

  Arrive Delhi (Hotel Check in Time 1200 Noon)

  

  Scheduled arrive New Delhi International Airport; meet our representative in the ‘Arrival Halls’ where hewill be standing there with the pla-card of your name. Upon meeting, he will warmly welcome with marigold flower and later accompany you till hotel to facilitate your check into your hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  2

  Delhi – Full Day City Tours

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and proceed for full day guided city tour of Delhi which is the capital city of India and is the most populous city on the planet. The city has been inhabited since 06th Century BC and through most of its history, it served as capital for many kingdom and empires. In 1639AD, The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built a new walled city named Shahjahanabad which served as the capital of Mughal Empire from 1649 until the rebellion of 1857. Shahjahanabad is today called Old Delhi. After that British East India Company chose Delhi to shift its capital from Kolkata to use it as administrative centre. A three member committee was formed to plan the construction of the city. The Key architect of the committees was Sir Edwin Lutyen who gave the shape to city which is now called New Delhi. Start the sightseeing and visit Jama Masjid, located at very busy central street of old Delhi is the largest mosque in India followed by drive past Red Fort (Closed on Monday), both built by Mughal empire shah Jahan followed by Rajghat , cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Later on visit Qutab Minar, Parliament House, India Gate and Birla Temple. Rest of time spends time at Janpath or Palika Bazaar for shopping. Back to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  3

  Delhi – Varanasi (By Flight) (Excursion of Sarnath + Ganges Aarti

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and later scheduled transfer to Delhi domestic Airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival, meet our representative who will assist you to transfer to hotel.
  
  In the afternoon visit Sarnath where lord Buddha given his first sermon after getting enlightened at Bodhgaya. Visit Dhamekh Stupa, ruins of Deer Park, Mahabodhi Manavihar& Sarnath Museum.
  
  In the evening visit the Ghat of the River Ganges to view the world famous Ganges Aarti. Back to Hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  4

  Varanasi: Boat ride with sunrise + City Tours

  

  Early morning visit the banks of the River Ganges to take boat ride with sunrise. Back to hotel for breakfast. Later proceed for half day sightseeing including Kasi Vishwanath Temple, Benaras Hindu University, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, and Bharat Mata Temple etc.
  
  Rest of time free for your own activities/shopping.
  
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• DAY
  5

  Varanasi – Delhi (By Flight) - drive to Haridwar (200Kms, 4 Hrs drive)

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and scheduled transfer to Varanasi Airport to board the flight for New Delhi. Upon arrival drive straight way to Haridwar/ Rishikesh. On reaching check into hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  6

  Haridwar/ Rishikesh – sightseeing

  

  Post breakfast in the hotel proceed for Rishikesh sightseeing located 25 kms far from Haridwar. Rishikesh; a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. Your sightseeing places include Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula Rangji Temple and Geeta Ashram. In the evening witness Ganges Aarti along the river Ganges at Har ki Pauri Ghat at Haridwar. Back to Hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  7

  Rishikesh – Delhi (225Kms, 5Hrs drive)

  

  Post breakfast in the hotel check out and enjoy half day city tour of Haridwar including Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Temple, Shanti Kunj and Har ki Puari Ghat.
  
  Continue your drive for Delhi. In the evening arrive and check into hotel.
  
  Overnight at the hotel.

• DAY
  8

  Delhi – Agra (180Kms, 4.5Hrs drive) Via Mathura/ Vrindavan Sightseeing

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and check out to depart for Agra via Mathura; the birthplace of Lord Krishna. On reaching here check into hotel. After fresh up visit the Dwarkadheesh Temple for prayers followed by Vishram Ghat, Banke Bihari Temple etc. In the afternoon proceed for Vrindavan located just 10kms away from the town of Mathura. The small town hosts Hundred of Hindu Temples dedicated to Lord Krishna and his Consort Radha. Visit Madan Mohan Temple, Garud Govind Temple, Banke Bihari Temple and Prem Mandir etc.
  
  After finishing the sightseeing continue your drive for Agra. In the evening arrive and check into hotel. Rest of time relaxes in the hotel.
  
  Overnight stay at Hotel.

• DAY
  9

  Agra – Full Day Sightseeing

  

  Post breakfast get ready to enjoy full day sightseeing and visit the monuments built during the period of Mughal Emperors. Witness the exquisiteness of Taj Mahal(closed on Friday) built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 to enshrine the mortal remains of his Queen Mumtaz followed by visit of Agra Fort & Itimad Ud Daula Fort. Later on visit the Marble Factory where you can see the local artisans making the handicraft of Marble. In the evening, we shall bring to watch the live show of Mughal Period in the Kalakriti theatre. Back to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY
  10

  Agra /Jaipur (245Kms, 5Hrs drive)

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and later depart for Jaipur; found my Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in 1727 AD. On your way you will visit the UNESCO world heritage site – Fatehpur Sikri. This deserted red sandstone city was built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. Popular highlights of this region are BulandDarwaza, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Diwan-i-Am, Panch Mahal etc. Afternoon arrive Jaipur &and check into hotel. In the evening visit the local markets for shopping. Back to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY
  11

  In Jaipur - Excursion to Amber Fort + Half City Tour

  

  After breakfast at the hotel we will take you for excursion of Amber fort to see the fabulous Amber Fort. En-route to Amber you will stop and see the `Palace of Winds’, otherwise known as Hawa Mahal. It is really an elaborate facade behind which the ladies of the court used to watch the daily goings on in the street below.
  
  Afternoon visiting the City Palace, a famous landmark that is expanded over a large area as it occupies one seventh of the city. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur. It has also been included in the world heritage lists. You will also have the opportunity to wander in the local markets where you can shop for souvenirs, traditional Rajasthani attires, skilful art craft of the region etc.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY
  12

  Jaipur / Jaisalmer (By Flight)

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and later scheduled transfer to Jaipur Airport to board the flight for Jaisalmer. On reaching, we would assist you to transfer to hotel. Post fresh up proceed for sightseeing of Jaisalmer covering Jaisalmer Fort – built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill, Sun Gate. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon–Ki-Haveli – some of the beautiful mansions with stone carving and lattice work of breath taking intricacy. Rest of time free at leisure or visit the local markets.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY
  13

  Jaisalmer/ Sam Sand Dune Village

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and spend time at leisure / own activities. Later check out and will take your Sam Sand Dune Village to stay in tented accommodation to experience the thrilling stayand enjoy camel ride in sand dune followed by Rajasthani Folk dance and Dinner.
  
  Night stay in tented accommodation.

• DAY
  14

  Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (290Kms, 6Hrs drive)

  

  Post breakfast at hotel drive to Jodhpur. In the afternoon arrive and check into hotel. Post fresh up explore the city of Jodhpur, is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan which once served as the seat of Marwar Kingdom. The City was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, a Rajput Chief of the Rathore Clan. Located in Thar Desert is also known as Sun City for the Bright and Sunny weather all round the year and is now a popular tourist destination featuring exquisite Palaces , Fort and Temple scattered in the entire city. Start the sightseeing and visit Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada and Clock Tower etc. Evening visit the local markets / village to experience the way of life of villagers. Back to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• DAY
  15

  Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Udaipur (250Kms, 5Hrs drive)

  

  Post breakfast at hotel drive to Udaipur. Enroute visit Ranakpur Jain Temples, an exceptionally beautiful excursion through the rugged, wooded hills of Rajasthan to the Jain Temples of Ranakpur in the Aravalli Valley, to see one of the best complexes of Jain religion, which is particularly noted for the grandiose scale of its architecture and the highly decorated ceilings, walls and 1444 different pillars. The priests of the temples did all the temple designing and their generations are still continuing the work. On arrival check into Hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  16

  Udaipur – Sightseeing

  

  Post breakfast at hotel start the city tour of Udaipur covering - Saheliyon–Ki–Bari – The garden for the maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish temple – dedicated to Lord Vishnu & approachable by a broad flight of steps, the shrine is a rectangular platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture, City Palace – located aside of Lake Pichola & Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum) followed by common boat ride in lake Pichola. Rest of the day free at leisure.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  17

  Udaipur – Chennai ( By Flight)

  

  Take breakfast in the hotel and spend time at leisure until scheduled transfer to Airport to board the flight for Chennai via Mumbai. Upon arrival, we would assist you to transfer to hotel.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  18

  Chennai – Sightseeing

  

  Post breakfast in the hotel explore the city of Chennai. Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, it is the 06th most populous city in India and is the major cultural, economic and educational centre. The modern city is divided into four regions; North, central, South and west. The north part of the city is primarily industrial area while south and west part of the city is mostly residential area. There are so many fascinating tourist attractions in Chennai which wait to be explored by all types of tourists. Start the sightseeing and visit St. George Fort (closed on Friday), built by the British East India Company in 1640AD, Government Museum, St. Thomas Mount, Kapaleeswar Temple (from outside) and Marina Beach. Rest of time free at leisure.
  
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY
  19

  Chennai – Pondicherry (190Kms, 4Hrs drive)

  

  Post breakfast in the hotel depart for Pondicherry is one of the union territories of India. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India which showcase the systematic town planning and well planned French styled buildings. It is quite fascinating destination due to many beaches, churches and renowned Ashram etc. Upon arrival check into hotel. After fresh up start your city tour and visit the places including the famous Aurobindo Ashram; located 10 km north of Pondicherry. The ashram promotes Aurobindo's ideas in bringing about a synthesis of Yoga and modern science, so as to unite the spirit and matter. Also visit Auroville - a unique experiment in international living and in creating a new environment where men and women of all nationalities live together in harmony. Rest of the day free at leisure.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  20

  Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram (120Kms, 4Hrs drive)

  

  After breakfast in the hotel depart for Mahabalipuram, located around 70kms south from the city of Chennai. It is an ancient historic town which flourished too much in the ancient time due to trade by sea port. The city was largely developed by the Pallava King Narshimhavarman in the 07thCentaury AD. The mandapa or pavilions and the rathas or shrines shaped as temple chariots were hewn from the granite rock face, while the famed Shore Temple, erected half a century later, was built from dressed stone. What makes Mamallapuram so culturally resonant are the influences it absorbs and disseminates. Upon arrival check into hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
  
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• DAY
  21

  Mahabalipuram – Sightseeing /Chennai Airport Departure

  

  Post breakfast in the hotel enjoy half day sightseeing including the Shore Temple includes many base reliefs, including one 100 ft. long and 45 ft. high, carved out of granite. The modern city of Mahabalipuram was established by the British Raj in 1827. Later on visit Pancha Rathas (five Chariots), Tiger Cave & Varaha Temples etc. Rest of time free and unwind yourself on the sandy beach of Mahabalipuram.
  
  Later in the evening scheduled transfer to Chennai Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
  
  Tour ends with happy Memories.