North India Highlights
Trip Details
- Duration: 10 day(s) days
- Visited Areas: India
Discover the Pink City of Jaipur, witness the Mughal splendours of Delhi and Agra, and soak up the ambience of holy Varanasi. This wonderful introduction to the magic of India includes lavish palaces, vibrant bazaars, Kama Sutra temple carvings, Bollywood ballads and the incomparable Taj Mahal. Packed with highlights and hidden gems, take time to discover the beating heart of India.
Itinerary
Day 1 Delhi
Travel by this city's modern metro system to Old Delhi to see India's largest mosque and explore timeless bazaars and scented spice markets.
Days 2-3 Jaipur
Visit Jaipur and experience the irresistible charms of the 'Pink City'. Climb to the hilltop Amber Fort before visiting magical Hawa Mahal, or 'Palace of the Winds'. The building's ornate architecture provides a sublime backdrop to a sunset. Enjoy some free time to admire the kaleidoscopic colours of Jaipur's bustling bazaars and perhaps explore the impressive City Palace - a vast complex of courtyards, gardens and buildings. End the day with a flamboyant Bollywood blockbuster experience.
Day 4 Agra
Described as a 'teardrop on the face of eternity', the story of the gleaming Taj Mahal is as tragic as it is beautiful. The building's exquisite marble inlay work produces a mesmerising shimmering effect that is truly breathtaking to behold. Visit the enormous Red Fort that looms over the city from high on the banks of the Yamuna River.
Day 5 Orchha
Nestled on the banks of the emerald Betwa River, charming Orchha is the perfect spot to learn the art of Indian cooking at a culinary class. Take a tour of the town's temples and palaces, where the superb architecture is a legacy of raja rule. Pay a visit to a sustainable papermaking plant where local tribal women use recycled clothing and wood pulp to create their products.
Day 6 Khajuraho
Tucked away in the remote plains of central India, Khajuraho's temples depict epic battles, Hindu legends and the Kama Sutra on their delicately carved exteriors. In the evening, there is a chance to enjoy a traditional dance performance.
Days 7-8 Varanasi
One of India's most sacred cities, Varanasi is awash with temples and shrines. Witness devotions of faith along the banks of the Ganges and experience the magic of a sunset candle flower ceremony.
Days 9-10 Delhi
Haggle with locals in Varanasi's colourful bazaars before a flight back to the capital. Back in Delhi, perhaps unwind in the grounds surrounding Humayun's Tomb or head to bustling Connaught Place for some shopping. There is much to do and see in this amazing city so why not spend some extra time discovering its hidden treasures.