9-Day, Royal Trails of the North Escape

Tour overview:

Many travelers throughout history have begun their travels in North India and it remains an ideal place to begin your journey in India. Visits to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur conjure up a world of mystery and adventure.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Welcome to India’s capital city! Upon arrival you are welcomed with a traditional Indian greeting before being escorted to your hotel by air conditioned vehicle.

Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing

The morning will be dedicated to seeing the historic landmarks of Old Delhi covering the Red Fort(Drive-By), Raj Ghat and the mile-long Chandni Chowk bazaar. View the sights of New Delhi in the afternoon as you drive along Rajpath and see the Parliament House, the President’s House and India Gate. Pay a visit to the Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and Birla Temple. (B)

Day 3: Delhi / Agra

Drive to Agra, arrive and check in at the hotel. In Agra, visit the Agra Fort and watch the sunset over the spectacular Taj Mahal. (B)

Day 4: Delhi / Agra

Spend time at Abhaneri – a stepwell. Proceed to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, and check in at your hotel. (B)

Day 5: Amber Fort Excursion & Jaipur Sightseeing

Admire the Rajput architecture, palace complex, temples, and ornate apartments of Amber’s mountain fortress. Later, visit Hawa Mahal, City Palace and the ancient observatory on a city tour of Jaipur. (B)

Day 6: Jaipur / Jodhpur

This morning drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival check in to your hotel. (B)

Day 7: Jodhpur / Ranakpur / Udaipur

Start the day off by visiting the indestructible Mehrangarh Fort and the graceful marble cenotaph of Jaswant Thada. En route to Udaipur, stop to admire the beautifully sculpted 15th century Jain temples of Ranakpur. Lunch is served at the mango grove and private gardens of Maharani Bagh, owned by the Maharajah of Jodhpur. Upon arrival in Udaipur, check into your hotel. (BL)

Day 8: Udaipur Sightseeing

Udaipur is well known as the “City of Lakes”. A guided tour is provided with visits to the beautiful architectural wonder of City Palace, Saheliyonki Bari Garden and the folklore museum where a local presentation of string puppets can be viewed for your pleasure. (B)

Day 9: Udaipur / Mumbai (Bombay)

Take a morning flight to Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India’s most cosmopolitan city. Start off your visit in Mumbai with a city tour to the British built arch “Gateway of India,” the Hanging Gardens and Malabar Hills where Mumbai’s rich and famous live, the Prince of Wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat, Marine Drive, the Gandhi Memorial Museum and Jain Temple. A hotel room will be provided for the day for your convenience before you bid farewell to India and depart on your international flight home. (B)