Treasures of the North : India Holiday Architects

Treasures of the North

14 days

Indicative cost incl. flights:

£2,786pp

3 star & low season

£4,516pp

5 star & high season

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Delhi (Rajasthan & The North)

Jaipur (Rajasthan & The North)

Agra (Rajasthan & The North)

Gwalior (Rajasthan & The North)

Orchha (Rajasthan & The North)

Khajuraho (Rajasthan & The North)

Varanasi (Rajasthan & The North)

Day 1

Depart London in the evening for your overnight flight to Delhi.

Day 2

This morning you will arrive into Delhi where you will be met by your private car and driver. You will be driven to your beautiful accommodation where you can spend the remainder of your day at leisure.

Day 3

Enjoy our Old and New Delhi City Tour today. Note the complete contrast in atmosphere and architecture between the two areas of the city. This evening you might like to enjoy a guided night walk through Chandi Chowk, one of India's oldest markets.

Day 4

This morning you and your driver will head to Jaipur, a journey of approximately 5 hours. Jaipur is known as the 'Pink City' and is home to fine havelis, forts and palaces. It's a wonderful introduction to Rajasthan. Later this afternoon, enjoy our Jaipur Bazaars Walking Tour where you will see the city's artisans at work.

Day 5

Today, enjoy a tour of magnificent Amber Fort and the sights of Jaipur City .

Day 6

From Jaipur head east to Agra. We recommend stopping at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was the capital of the Mughal Empire for 10 years or Keoladeo National Park, a haven of birdlife. After checking into your hotel in Agra, you will head out to see the glorious Taj Mahal sunset from Metab Bagh Gardens.

Day 7

Visit the Taj Mahal this morning to enjoy its splendour at sunrise. Afterwards your driver will take you to Gwalior, home to one of India's finest hilltop forts. This journey takes about three hours. Later this afternoon you will enjoy a tour of Gwalior.

Day 8

Drive to Orchha today, a journey of around 3.5 hours. Orchha, known as the 'hidden place', it is an architectural gem with soaring sandstone temples , derelict palaces and beautiful cenotaphs that reflect in the water. Spend the remainder of your day at leisure in this peaceful location.

Day 9

Today, enjoy our Orchha Temple Complex Visit, before continuing to Khajuraho. The ancient Hindu temples at Khajuraho are a UNESCO World Heritage site and are known for their resplendent and erotic carvings.

Day 10

Explore the Khajuraho Group of Monuments today. The remainder of your day is at leisure.

Day 11

This morning, you will take a short flight to Varanasi, the great Hindu city that stretches along the Ganges. This evening enjoy the aarti ceremony on the ghats.

Day 12

This morning, enjoy a morning boat ride on the ghats. Later, visit Sarnath or alternatively enjoy our textile and weaving tour.

Day 13

From Varanasi you will fly to Delhi. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel where you will spend your evening at leisure.

Day 14

You will be taken to the international airport in Delhi for your flight home.

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Everything we do is tailor-made; our itineraries are just suggestions to give you an idea of what is possible. Please contact us so we can tailor the perfect holiday exclusively for you.

Designed for history enthusiasts, our Treasures of the North itinerary is packed full of ancient temples, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, shimmering palaces and soaring forts. It takes in Delhi, Jaipur and Agra (otherwise known as ‘The Golden Triangle’) along with Gwalior’s formidable fort, Orchha’s unique temple complex and Khajuraho’s erotic carvings. The trip ends in Varanasi, India’s most sacred city that stretches along the Ganges. This is a magnificent journey.

2 nights Delhi – 2 nights Jaipur – 1 night Agra – 1 night Gwalior – 1 night Orchha – 1 night Khajuraho – 2 nights Varanasi – 1 night Delhi Aerocity