North India has the unique ability to keep the footprints of its past intact, while opening a door to the present. Whether you choose a Golden Triangle Tour or one of our Rajasthan tour packages, North India is packed full of culture, adventure, history and legend and is a great place for family travel.
Those on the lookout for adventure can opt for a wildlife safari in Uttarakhand or a camel safari along the golden sand dunes. Nature buffs can take in the gigantic Himalayan snow-laden peaks which stand tall against the azure sky or the stark magnificence of the deserts of Rajasthan that contrast with the of climate of Kashmir, which, to quote the Mughal Emperor Babar, "If there is heaven on earth, this is it, this is it!" Lovers of the arts will be spoilt for choice with the Golden Quadrangle that showcases the marble poetry of the Taj Mahal, the legendary palaces of Rajasthan, the Pink City of Jaipur, the imposing Red Fort at Delhi to the rhythmic steps of the graceful Kathak dancers, the musical strains of the sitar and the resonant beats of the table.
Day - 01 Arrive - New DelhiUpon arrival at New Delhi Airport, Meet and Greet by IPR Representative and visit full day sightseeing of Delhi Qutub Minar: Qutub Minar is an excellent example of Afghan Architecture the Minar is 72.5mts high victory tower, the construction of which began in the final year of twelth century by QutubuddinAibak and was later completed by his successor. It has been given World Heritage Site status. Bahai Temple: Situated atop the Kalkaji Hill.
It is also known as "The Lotus Temple" due to its distinctive lotus shaped design in Marble. It was built in 1987 by the followers of Bahai faith. The temple signifies the purity and equality of all religions. Humayun's Tomb: Built by Humayun's widow, Queen Haji Begum in the 16th centuary, it is supposed to be the prototype of the Taj Mahal at Agra. After that drive past to Rashtrapati Bhavan & India Gate.
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Day - 02 Delhi City TourAfter breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Chandni Chowk, a famous market once visited by merchants from Turkey, China and Holland, believed to be Asia's largest spice market. After your bazaar tour, drive down to Birla Mandir, Rajghat & en-route visit Red Fort. After lunch drive to Sultan Garhi, one of the little-known attractions of Delhi, now known to be the Dargah of Sultan Ghori. Thereafter visit the 'DilliHaat', a traditional Rural Haat or village market, but one suited for more contemporary needs.Later visit to Akshardham Temple & extra cost for light n sound show. Return to the hotel.
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Day - 03 Delhi – Agra (250KM/4hrs by drive)After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and drive to Agra. Check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday)& visit Agra Fort the extravagant white mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan, in the memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Spend the afternoon exploring this unique Indo - Islamic architecture. Return to New Delhi. Upon arrival check in at hotel & Rest at leisure.
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Day - 04 Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (145KM/5hrs by drive)After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to hotel & Proceed to Jaipur. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. & Later arrival checks in at the hotel.
During the tour you will also have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds.
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Day - 05 Jaipur City TourMorning: enjoy your breakfast at the hotel; later proceed for an excursionvisit Amber Fort by Elephant Ride (at extra cost). Enjoy the sights of the Shish Mahal, Hall of public audiences and Maharaja Man Singh's Palace, Amber Palace. Then visit city tour of Jaipur- visiting Maharaja's City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of it is now converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. One of the major attractions of the museum is the portion known as Armoury Museum, housing an impressive array of weaponry- pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world, having 17 large instruments; many of them are still in working condition.
Evening enjoy ChokhiDhani with Rajasthani tradition at extra cost (If time permits)
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Day - 06 Jaipur – Delhi Departure (260KMS/6hrs by Drive)After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Jaipur Airport or drive to New Delhi Airport for your onward journey.
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