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Highlights of Northern India: Delhi, Varanasi & Agra
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Survey Northern India’s splendors as you travel between royal tombs and elegant temples.
The graceful bulbs of the Taj Mahal. The old, ornate walls of the Khajuraho temples. The flickering candlelight of the Ganga Aarti, Varanasi’s daily ceremony honoring the holy Ganges River. Northern India’s arresting monuments and heritage richly reward travelers who make the journey—and as you make your way from the buzz of Delhi to the peace of the Panna Tiger Reserve, you’ll find your heart growing fuller with each stop. With an extension to Mumbai waiting in the wings, this itinerary shows you India’s many marvelous faces. Which will be your favorite?
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what’s included and what’s not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- Train tickets and Bus transportation
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Accommodation at hotel
- Train tickets and Bus transportation
- Professional tour guide
- Transfers between destinations
- Entrance fees to museums
- Custom itinerary
Day-by-day itinerary
Itinerary
Overnight Flight1 night
Day 1: Travel day
Board your overnight flight to Delhi today.
Delhi | 2 nights
Day 2: Arrival in Delhi
Welcome to India! After arriving in Delhi, make the short transfer to your hotel with your groupmates. You’ll touch down later in the evening, so use the rest of your day to settle into your room, grab a bite to eat at your hotel, catch up on sleep, and look forward to the rest of your journey.
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Old Delhi
Finish shaking off that jet lag during a leisurely morning spent in the comfort of your hotel. Then, meet up with your Tour Director and set out for Old Delhi. Built on the order of Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal Emperor, this walled city was dubbed Shahjahanabad upon its completion in 1648 and served as the capital of Mughal India for over 200 years. Wind through its narrow lanes on a guided sightseeing tour and bask in its highlights.
- See the black marble pedestal and eternal flame of Raj Ghat, an enduring tribute to Mahatma Gandhi built on the site of his cremation. Then, visit a nearby museum dedicated to the “Father of the Nation,” filled with photographs and books documenting his life.
- Tour the exterior of Jama Masjid, the former imperial mosque of the Mughals. Immediately recognizable by its twin sandstone minarets and three onion-like domes, this immense marble structure is one of Delhi’s most iconic sites. Enjoy a reverent moment with your thoughts as you take in its courtyard.
Wrap up your first full day in India with an included welcome dinner, served with beer or wine at a local restaurant.