North India & The Ganges

On arrival at the New Delhi airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city's bustling streets or wander its wide tree-lined boulevards to get your first taste of India. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Today, proceed for a full-day sightseeing of Delhi. The National Capital of India, Delhi has been in existence since the 6th century BC. Start your sightseeing from the Rajghat, the memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Later, visit the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. Later, enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi. Afterwards, drive past President House, and India Gate in Edwin Lutyen's Delhi. Thereafter, visit Humayun's Tomb, built in 1562, commissioned by Humayun's wife Hamida Banu Begum. Later in the evening visit the Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to New Delhi Airport to board a flight to Amritsar. Upon arrival at Amritsar airport, our local representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later in the afternoon visit Indo-Pak Wagha Border to watch Flag Retreat Ceremony, after that drive back to the hotel for night stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, visit Golden Temple - central religious place of the Sikhs, and a symbol of human brotherhood and equality. Also visit Jallianwala Bagh, Durgiana Temple, and Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum - a summer palace turned into museum, is a lovely building which archives the Royal Heritage of Maharaja Ranjit Singh such as arms and armour, outstanding paintings and century old coins and manuscripts. Later in the afternoon, we'll leave for Dharamshala passing through beautiful landscapes of the mighty Himalayas. Upon arrival at Dharamshala, check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.

In the morning visit Mcleod Ganj, the famous Tibetan monastery & a seat of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Later in the afternoon, we'll leave for Chandigarh. If time permits visit Sukhna Lake, Rose Garden, and Rock Garden. Overnight stay at the hotel in Chandigarh.

Today morning, we'll transfer you to Chandigarh airport to board a flight to Varanasi via New Delhi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, our local representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel in Varanasi. Rest and relax at the hotel, later explore the city of Varanasi, visit various ghats, sacred temples and the local market of Varanasi. Later in the evening attend Aarti on the bank of River Ganges. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Early in the morning, enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges, followed by a visit to Akhara and see the traditional form of martial arts practiced there. Morning city tour of Varanasi, this includes a walk through the various sacred Ghats. Visit the sacred shrine of Kashi- Vishwanath (also known as the Golden Temple), and Bharat Mata Mandir, a simple temple dedicated to 'Mother India'. Later proceed to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhists, visit the Dhamekha Stupa, the Archeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa. In the evening attend aarti on the bank of River Ganges in Varanasi. Overnight stay at the hotel.

In the morning around 6.00 AM, we will assist you to board a super fast Vande Bharat train from Varanasi railway station to New Delhi. Breakfast on-board. Upon arrival at New Delhi railway station, our representative will be there to greet you and transfer you to your hotel in New Delhi. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in New Delhi.

After breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to New Delhi airport to board a flight for Khajuraho. Upon arrival at Khajuraho airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later visit UNESCO World Heritage Site - The Western Group of Temples. Here Kandariya Mahadev temple is the most popular and beautiful massive structure. It is a magnificent peace of artistic sculptural work. Khajuraho temples are more popular for erotic sculptured images but on your visit you will realize that such images are approx. 15% of all images and other images are Hindu gods, goddess, nymphs. After sightseeing at the Western Group of Temples, we will drive to Eastern group of temples and after that you may drive to see Raneh Water-fall, located about 20 km from Khajuraho. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Orchha. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel, later head out to explore Orchha - the capital of the mighty Bundela Rajput kings. Start your sightseeing with a visit at Jehangir Mahal, later visit the Raj Mahal, Phool Bagh, Dinman Hardaul's Palace and Sunder Mahal. Also visit the highly preserved temples of Orchha. The two main temples at Orchha are 'The Ram Raja Temple' and 'The Chaturbhuj Temple'. Overnight stay at the hotel.

In the morning, our representative will transfer you to Jhansi railway station to board an express train to Agra (JHS 07:35 AM - AGC 10:10 AM - 02:35 Hours Journey). Upon arrival at Agra railway station, our local representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, and Agra Fort. Evening is free for shopping of handicrafts as souvenirs from the market of Agra. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Early morning before sunrise our tour guide will pick you from your hotel and take you for a guided tour of the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. Later return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jaipur. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Akbar in the late 16th century. After sightseeing at Fatehpur Sikri, proceed to Jaipur for overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day guided tour of Jaipur. Start you sightseeing with the iconic attraction of Rajasthan "Amber Fort and Palace", A UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Raja Man Singh in 1592 in red sandstone and marble. The magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, divided into several sections. It stands on top of an easily scalable mountain, which is situated right next to the beautiful Maota Lake. The fort's majestic appearance and its geographical advantages make it a special place to visit. After Amber Fort, visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace), City Palace, Jantar Mantar, The Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds), Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to New Delhi. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

In the morning as per your flight timing, our representative will transfer you to the New Delhi airport to board the flight to your home or onward destination.

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On arrival at New Delhi Airport, India, our local representative will be there at the airport holding a placard of your name for identification. We shall also provide you list of emergency 24 hours contact numbers for any emergency.

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