Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
Destination Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Sonmarg
Day 01 : Arrive in Delhi and Sightseeing
Fly from your country to New Delhi, you will be greeted & assisted upon arrival. You will be met by North India Tours representative, holding a play card with your name on it at the exit. Transfer to hotel, relax, refresh and proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing.
Indraprastha of the Pandavas, during the Mahabharata, is now heart of India where the past and the present blend so smoothly on the threshold of an exciting future. Old Delhi (Shah Jahanabad, 7th city) was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan during 17th century. New Delhi, a British-built capital, is now a national capital fulfilling a destiny that determined history would always be written in this. Today, across the capital, this remnant presents a mute testimony to the rise and fall of scores of kingdoms. Visit leisurely Red Fort, Jama Masjid and 400 years old Chandni Chowk.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 : Delhi - Varanasi
Have breakfast in the hotel and proceed for Delhi airport to board flight for Varanasi. Arrive in Varanasi. You will be received by North India Tours representative who will assist you to transfer to the designated hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Proceed to visit splendid and magnanimous Sarnath, famous temples and Ganges Worship Ceremony at the ghat of river Ganges.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 03 Delhi - Jaipur
After early morning breakfast in the hotel, proceed to Jaipur in the state of Rajasthan, India. Jaipur is famous by the name of Pink City or Gulabi Nagar and is the capital city of Rajasthan. The sprinkling beauty, the edifices, big havelis and stupendous sky-touching forts of Jaipur attract the tourists immensely. This is the only city in the world which has been divided from the point of view of astrology. Jaipur has been laid according to the conventional nine-grid pattern that astrologers believe to be lucky and which has been recommended in the ancient Indian treatise on architecture. Its nine rectangular sectors represent nine levels of universe. A boundary wall with eight gates surrounds the city.
On arrival in Jaipur, check in at the designated hotel, refresh a bit & proceed to visit Birla Temple (built in pure white marble and dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi) and Albert Hall (a museum that houses marvellous pieces of sculptures, paintings with a specialty of collections from natural history).
Overnight stay in Jaipur hotel.
Day 04 : Jaipur Sightseeing
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on Jaipur city tour. Take an excursion to Amber Fort. Enjoy elephant ride ascent to the fort. Also visit Jal Mahal, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and local market.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05 : Jaipur - Agra
After early morning breakfast in the hotel, proceed to Agra in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Agra is a vivid reminder of the opulence of the Mughal Empire. En route visit the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri famous for Buland Darwaja.
Overnight stay in Agra hotel.
Day 06 : Agra sightseeing
In the very early morning, proceed to visit Taj Mahal when it looks most beautiful.
At late evening, arrive to Agra railway station to board the train for Varanasi.
Day 07 : Delhi - Srinagar (By Air)
After early morning breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Delhi airport to board flight for Srinagar. Arrive at Srinagar. North India Tours representative will meet you and give transfer to deluxe houseboat at Dal Lake. Have lake-ride by Shikara to visit Floating Gardens, Lotus Gardens, Char Chinar, Kaboter Khana (Pigeon Palace).
Have dinner and overnight stay in the houseboat.
Day 08 : Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar
Have early morning breakfast and proceed for full day return-trip to Gulmarg, one of the most beautiful summer-winter resorts in the valley. You can have a Gondola ride (Cable Car) from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg to have a real view of natural beauty in summer and full snow view in winter. You can have a pony ride in the open fields to seven springs and to a lake, which remains frozen until June.
Overnight stay will be in the houseboat.
Day 09 : Srinagar - Sonamarg - Srinagar
Have early morning breakfast and proceed for full day return-trip to Sonamarg (Meadows of Gold) which has sheer scenic splendour. Sonamarg's importance lies in the fact that it is the last halt on the Kashmir side for the drive from Srinagar to Leh. You will be fascinated to see snowy mountains against the backdrop of azure sky.
Overnight stay will be in the houseboat.
Day 10 : Srinagar - Delhi - Departure
After early morning breakfast at the houseboat, proceed to Srinagar airport to board the flight for New Delhi. Upon arrival, North India Tours give you transfer to New Delhi International Airport to board the flight for your onward destination.
