North India is known for its unique terrain- the mighty Himalaya Mountains act as a natural defense barrier for the country. Despite this natural fortification, the northern states have always been open to diverse cultures. This multi-ethnic nature is evident as you traverse the north; Cherish Holidays North India Tour Packages gives you a close-hand experience of this unique character.
Visits to heritage sites, each with a story, making you love history like never before. The art of the temples adorned with sculptures of gods and goddesses effortlessly blend into the geometric Mughal structures.
The Taj Mahal is not all that the North India Tour Packages offer, local stories and hidden structures of the regions is something you can discover too.
North India invites you to come and blend in…Cherish Holidays North India Tour packages helps you do so
ARRIVE DELHI BY FLIGHT
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Delhi – The capital of the country, and one of India’s fastest growing cities, has spread far beyond the “seven cities”, created between the 13th and the 17th centuries. It has sprawled over the west bank of the river Yamuna, straddling the river. Remants of the glorious past survive cheek-by-jowl with soaring skyscrapers, posh residential colonies and bustling commercial complexes. Delhi has some of the finest museums in the country. Its boutiques and shopping arcades offer access to a wealth of traditional and contemporary crafts, from all over the country.
Afternoon proceed for half day sightseeing of New & Old Delhi visiting – Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana – the cremation sited of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, Jama Masjid, one of the longest mosque in India and Chandni Chowk, shopping center of Delhi.
New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar built by Qutub – ud – Din Aibek in 1199. India Gate (War Memorial Arch). Lakshminarayan Temple – a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past Presidential House, Parliament House, and Government Secretariat Buildings.
DELHI – AGRA BY SURFACE (204 KMS)
After breakfast drive to Agra and check-in at the hotel.
Agra – Agra is globally renown as the city of the Taj Mahal. But this royal Mughal city has, in addition to the legendary Taj, many monuments that epitomize the high point of Mughal architecture. In the Mugal period, in the 16th and 17th centuries, Agra was the capital of India. It was here that the founder of the dynasty, Babar, laid out the first formal Persion garden on the banks of the river Yamuna. Here, Akbar, his grandson raised the towering ramparts of the great Red Fort. Within its walls Jehangir built rose-red palaces, courts and gardens, and Shahajahan embellished it with marble mosques, palaces and pavilions of gem-inlaid white marble.
Afternoon proceed for sightseeing Taj Mahal - One of the most photographed tourist attractions in the world, Taj Mahal is the attraction that pulls the tourists from all over the world. The Taj Mahal is entirely made of white marble and its walls are decorated with exquisite pietra dura (stone inlay) work. It is said that different types of precious and semi-precious stones were used in the intricate inlay work done on the interiors. This magnificent monument is set around a Charbagh or 'four garden' plan, which is split by watercourses-a reflection of the Persian style.
Agra Fort - Built by Emperor Akbar on the west bank of the river Yamuna and beautified with palaces and gardens by Jehangir, Agra Fort today dominates the center of the city. The crescent-shaped fort with its 20-metre high, 2.4-km outer walls contains a maze of buildings that form a small city within a city. One can enter the fort only through the Amar Singh Gate. The public access is limited to the southern part of the fort, which includes nearly all the buildings of tourist interest. The Diwan-i-Aam (hall of public audience) and Diwan-i-Khas (hall of private audience) were built by Shahjahan for receiving audiences.
Jehangir's Palace built by Akbar was the largest private residence in the fort. Close to Diwan-i-Khas, stands an octagonal tower known as Musamman Burj. It was here that Shahjahan breathed his last after seven years of imprisonment. Other places to see within the fort include the Khas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal (the mirror palace) and the Anguri Bagh (the Grape Garden).
Overnight at the hotel.
AGRA – JAIPUR BY SURFACE (234 KMS)
After breakfast drive to Jaipur and enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri Thirty-nine kilometres from Agra stands Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone city of yesteryears. The city was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in AD 1564 in honour of the Muslim saint Sheikh Salim Chisthi. Fatehpur Sikri was intended to be the capital city but the shortage of water and unrest in the north-west made Akbar abandon it after 14 years . One of the major attractions of this city is the marble tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisthi. Other places of interest include Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Jodha Bai’s Palace and Birbal Bhavan.
On arrival in Jaipur check-in at the hotel.
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan is wonderful tourist attraction in Rajasthan. The Pink City of Jaipur has a number of architectural wonders that attract tourists from all over the country and abroad. Most of the foreign tourists, who come to India, also tour this city of majestic forts and beautiful havelis. Jaipur lies in the state of Rajasthan and is about 258 kms form Delhi, the capitalo of India. Jaipur Hub takes you on a tour of various tourist attractions in and around Jaipur.
Overnight at the hotel.
JAIPUR
After breakfast proceed for excursion to Amer Fort - At a short distance of 11 kms. from Jaipur, the Amer Fort complex stands amidst wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway.
One of the finest examples of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of the Kachhawah rulers. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh and additions were made later by Sawai Jai Singh.
Within the palace are the Diwan-e-Aam or the "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-e-Khas or the "Hall of Private Audience" and the Sukh Niwas where a cool breeze blows across channels of water for the purpose of air-conditioning.
Here are the private chambers of the queens with windows having latticed screens so that the ladies could watch the proceedings of the royal court in privacy. There is also the Jai Mandir or the "Temple of Vicotry", with its famed Sheesh Mahal, the scintillating "Hall of Mirrors".
Afternoon visiting City Palace and Jantar Mantar (Observatory).
The City Palace is now converted into a museum, except a small portion that is still used by the royal family of Jaipur. Built in the fortified campus style, the palace covers almost one-seventh part of the city. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion that is devoted to the arms and ammunition used by the royal family in the past. Other important attractions are the Textile and Costume Museum, Art Gallery, Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, and Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Am.
Drive past Hawa Mahal - Strange though it may seem, this most famous landmark of Jaipur is not actually a palace but a series of sandstone screens. This pink structure was constructed so that the ladies of the palace could watch the royal processions without being seen by any outsider. This sandstone edifice was named Palace of Winds after the many brass wind vanes that adorned it until 1960s. Later visit the unique Jantar Mantar (Observatory) - situated in the heart of the city where time has been accurately measured since the 17th century.
Overnight at the hotel.
JAIPUR – DELHI BY SURFACE (258 KMS)
After breakfast drive to Delhi and check-in at the hotel.
DEPART DELHI
In time transfer to Airport / Railway station to connect flight / train for onward destination
Check-in & check-out time is 12 Noon at all hotels.
ARRIVE DELHI. DELHI – AGRA BY SURFACE (204 KMS)
Meeting and assistance on arrival and drive to Agra and check-in at the hotel.
Agra – Agra is globally renown as the city of the Taj Mahal. But this royal Mughal city has, in addition to the legendary Taj, many monuments that epitomize the high point of Mughal architecture. In the Mugal period, in the 16th and 17th centuries, Agra was the capital of India. It was here that the founder of the dynasty, Babar, laid out the first formal Persion garden on the banks of the river Yamuna. Here, Akbar, his grandson raised the towering ramparts of the great Red Fort. Within its walls Jehangir built rose-red palaces, courts and gardens, and Shahajahan embellished it with marble mosques, palaces and pavilions of gem-inlaid white marble.
Overnight at the hotel.
AGRA –DELHI BY SURFACE (204 KMS)
Early morning visiting Taj Mahal. The Taj looks extremely enchanting at sunrise when it changes its colour from a Light Pink to White.
Taj Mahal - One of the most photographed tourist attractions in the world, Taj Mahal is the attraction that pulls the tourists from all over the world. The Taj Mahal is entirely made of white marble and its walls are decorated with exquisite pietra dura (stone inlay) work. It is said that different types of precious and semi-precious stones were used in the intricate inlay work done on the interiors. This magnificent monument is set around a Charbagh or 'four garden' plan, which is split by watercourses-a reflection of the Persian style.
Agra Fort - Built by Emperor Akbar on the west bank of the river Yamuna and beautified with palaces and gardens by Jehangir, Agra Fort today dominates the center of the city. The crescent-shaped fort with its 20-metre high, 2.4-km outer walls contains a maze of buildings that form a small city within a city. One can enter the fort only through the Amar Singh Gate. The public access is limited to the southern part of the fort, which includes nearly all the buildings of tourist interest. The Diwan-i-Aam (hall of public audience) and Diwan-i-Khas (hall of private audience) were built by Shahjahan for receiving audiences.
Jehangir's Palace built by Akbar was the largest private residence in the fort. Close to Diwan-i-Khas, stands an octagonal tower known as Musamman Burj. It was here that Shahjahan breathed his last after seven years of imprisonment. Other places to see within the fort include the Khas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal (the mirror palace) and the Anguri Bagh (the Grape Garden).
Afternoon dirve to Delhi and check-in at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
DEPART DELHI
After breakfast proceed for half day sightseeing of New & Old Delhi visiting – Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana – the cremation sited of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, Jama Masjid, one of the longest mosque in India and Chandni Chowk, shopping center of Delhi.
New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar built by Qutub – ud – Din Aibek in 1199. India Gate (War Memorial Arch). Lakshminarayan Temple – a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past Presidential House, Parliament House, and Government Secretariat Buildings.
In time transfer to the Airport to board flight for onward destination.
Check-in & check-out time is 12 Noon at all hotels.
ARRIVE DELHI BY FLIGHT
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Delhi – The capital of the country, and one of India’s fastest growing cities, has spread far beyond the “seven cities”, created between the 13th and the 17th centuries. It has sprawled over the west bank of the river Yamuna, straddling the river. Remants of the glorious past survive cheek-by-jowl with soaring skyscrapers, posh residential colonies and bustling commercial complexes. Delhi has some of the finest museums in the country. Its boutiques and shopping arcades offer access to a wealth of traditional and contemporary crafts, from all over the country.
Overnight at the hotel.
DELHI – AGRA BY SURFACE (204 KMS)
After breakfast proceed for half day sightseeing of New & Old Delhi visiting – Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana – the cremation sited of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, Jama Masjid, one of the longest mosque in India and Chandni Chowk, shopping center of Delhi.
New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar built by Qutub – ud – Din Aibek in 1199. India Gate (War Memorial Arch). Lakshminarayan Temple – a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past Presidential House, Parliament House, and Government Secretariat Buildings.
Afternoon drive to Agra and check-in at the hotel.
Agra – Agra is globally renown as the city of the Taj Mahal. But this royal Mughal city has, in addition to the legendary Taj, many monuments that epitomize the high point of Mughal architecture. In the Mugal period, in the 16th and 17th centuries, Agra was the capital of India. It was here that the founder of the dynasty, Babar, laid out the first formal Persion garden on the banks of the river Yamuna. Here, Akbar, his grandson raised the towering ramparts of the great Red Fort. Within its walls Jehangir built rose-red palaces, courts and gardens, and Shahajahan embellished it with marble mosques, palaces and pavilions of gem-inlaid white marble.
Overnight at the hotel.
AGRA – JAIPUR BY SURFACE (234 KMS)
Early morning visiting Taj Mahal. The Taj looks extremely enchanting at sunrise when it changes its colour from a Light Pink to White.
Taj Mahal - One of the most photographed tourist attractions in the world, Taj Mahal is the attraction that pulls the tourists from all over the world. The Taj Mahal is entirely made of white marble and its walls are decorated with exquisite pietra dura (stone inlay) work. It is said that different types of precious and semi-precious stones were used in the intricate inlay work done on the interiors. This magnificent monument is set around a Charbagh or 'four garden' plan, which is split by watercourses-a reflection of the Persian style.
Agra Fort - Built by Emperor Akbar on the west bank of the river Yamuna and beautified with palaces and gardens by Jehangir, Agra Fort today dominates the center of the city. The crescent-shaped fort with its 20-metre high, 2.4-km outer walls contains a maze of buildings that form a small city within a city. One can enter the fort only through the Amar Singh Gate. The public access is limited to the southern part of the fort, which includes nearly all the buildings of tourist interest. The Diwan-i-Aam (hall of public audience) and Diwan-i-Khas (hall of private audience) were built by Shahjahan for receiving audiences.
Jehangir's Palace built by Akbar was the largest private residence in the fort. Close to Diwan-i-Khas, stands an octagonal tower known as Musamman Burj. It was here that Shahjahan breathed his last after seven years of imprisonment. Other places to see within the fort include the Khas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal (the mirror palace) and the Anguri Bagh (the Grape Garden).
Afternoon dirve to Jaipur and enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri Thirty-nine kilometres from Agra stands Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone city of yesteryears. The city was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in AD 1564 in honour of the Muslim saint Sheikh Salim Chisthi. Fatehpur Sikri was intended to be the capital city but the shortage of water and unrest in the north-west made Akbar abandon it after 14 years . One of the major attractions of this city is the marble tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisthi. Other places of interest include Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Jodha Bai’s Palace and Birbal Bhavan.
On arrival in Jaipur check-in at the hotel.
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan is wonderful tourist attraction in Rajasthan. The Pink City of Jaipur has a number of architectural wonders that attract tourists from all over the country and abroad. Most of the foreign tourists, who come to India, also tour this city of majestic forts and beautiful havelis. Jaipur lies in the state of Rajasthan and is about 258 kms form Delhi, the capitalo of India. Jaipur Hub takes you on a tour of various tourist attractions in and around Jaipur.
Overnight at the hotel.
JAIPUR
After breakfast excursion to Amer Fort - At a short distance of 11 kms. from Jaipur, the Amer Fort complex stands amidst wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway.
One of the finest examples of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of the Kachhawah rulers. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh and additions were made later by Sawai Jai Singh.
Within the palace are the Diwan-e-Aam or the "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-e-Khas or the "Hall of Private Audience" and the Sukh Niwas where a cool breeze blows across channels of water for the purpose of air-conditioning.
Here are the private chambers of the queens with windows having latticed screens so that the ladies could watch the proceedings of the royal court in privacy. There is also the Jai Mandir or the "Temple of Vicotry", with its famed Sheesh Mahal, the scintillating "Hall of Mirrors".
Afternoon visiting City Palace and Jantar Mantar (Observatory).
The City Palace is now converted into a museum, except a small portion that is still used by the royal family of Jaipur. Built in the fortified campus style, the palace covers almost one-seventh part of the city. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion that is devoted to the arms and ammunition used by the royal family in the past. Other important attractions are the Textile and Costume Museum, Art Gallery, Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, and Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Am.
Drive past Hawa Mahal - Strange though it may seem, this most famous landmark of Jaipur is not actually a palace but a series of sandstone screens. This pink structure was constructed so that the ladies of the palace could watch the royal processions without being seen by any outsider. This sandstone edifice was named Palace of Winds after the many brass wind vanes that adorned it until 1960s. Later visit the unique Jantar Mantar (Observatory) - situated in the heart of the city where time has been accurately measured since the 17th century.
Overnight at the hotel.
JAIPUR – PUSHKAR BY SURFACE (149 KMS).
After breakfast drive to Pushkar and check-in at the hotel.
Pushkar - Despite having a distinct touristy flavour these days, Pushkar is still a bewitching little town. It is right on the edge of the desert and is only 11 Kms from Ajmer but separated from it by Nag Pahar, the Snake mountain. This traveler – friendly town clings to the side of the small Pushkar Lake with its many bathing ghats and temples.
In the afternoon half day excursion proceeding to Pushkar & Ajmer.
Later visiting to Ajmer.
Ajmer – South West of Jaipur, Ajmer is an oasis wrapped in the green hills. It is one of India’s most important Muslim pilgrimage centers.
Visiting the fascinating shrine of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti, which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims.
Overnight at the hotel.
In the afternoon visiting Lord Bhrama Temple - Pushkar is famous for the Lord Bhrahma Temple, lying to its west with a picturesque lake. Every November, Pushkar comes alive with the vibrancy and colour of the famous camel fair, also called as Pushkar Fair and the full moon festivities at the Ghats.
PUSHKAR – JODHPUR BY SURFACE ( 216 KMS)
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur and check-in at the hotel.
Jodhpur – Nestling within the depths of the Thar Desert, is the stronghold of the Rathore Clan – Jodhpur, once the capital of the former princely state of Marwar, the second largest city of Rajasthan, after Jaipur. The town was once known as Marwar, which means ‘Land of Death’, probably, referring to the harsh desert climate. It is an island of marble palaces, cordoned off the desert by an immense wall, with eight gates facing different directions.
Afternoon visiting Umaid Bhawan Palace – This immense palace known as Chittar Palace because of the local chittar sandstone used, the palace built in 20th century under the famine. It was built in a time of peace and is quite western in its design. It was built as famine relief project which employment to people for 16 years. It has its own theatre, eight dining rooms, and a banquet hall which seats three hundred people. A Ball Room had been built, catering to the Westernized royal lifestyle. Much of the interior of the palace is in the art deco style. In fact, it is said to be one of the finest surviving examples of art deco in the world. Deep within the palace is an indoor swimming pool, with a mosaic of zodiac symbols. The palace now runs as a hotel, though, a part of it has been retained as a museum and part as royal residence.
Government Museum – This museum has a rich collection of weapons, textiles, miniature portraits, sculptures, antique weapons, local crafts and images of Jain Titthankaras. It is situated in the middle of the Umaid public gardens.
Also visiting the Mehrangrah Fort – situated on a low sandstone Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. This fort is one of the largest fort in India, the fort is situated at an altitude of about 125 metres and is spread over an area of 5 sq km, with seven gates. It has been a witness to the splendour of bygone era. The beauty and the grandeur of numerous palaces in the fort narrate a saga of hard sandstones yelding to the chiseis of skilled Jodhpur sculptures. Meharangrah literally means “Majestic Fort”. Jaswant Thada – which is a white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant II in 1899. A story goes that Maharaja Jaswant succumbed to injuries in this place while fighting the Mughal king Jahangir.
Overnight at the hotel.
JODHPUR - UDAIPUR BY SURFACE (259 KMS)
After breakfast drive to Udaipur and check-in at the hotel.
Udaipur, There is no place in India which appeals more to the imagination of poets and painters, travellers and writers, than Udaipur, the lovely lake side capital of Mewar. The city's inherent romance and beauty, and its remarkable past, bristling with episodes of heroism and splendour, continue to enthrall the visitor. Udaipur, the City of Dawn, looms up like a vision in white.Surrounded by hills and mountains, and set on the edge of three lakes, which give on to a fertile plain, it is bewitching in all its details - narrow streets lined by vivid coloured stalls, gardens, temples and palaces - every feature mirrored in the placid blue waters of lake Pichhola.
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
UDAIPUR
After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing of Udaipur visiting the City Palace, Completely white and majestic, the City Palace stands on a hill surrounded by crenellated walls. Its main entrance is through the triple arched gate, the Tripolia, built in 1725. The Suraj Gokhada, the Balcony of the Sun, where the Suryavanshi Maharanas of Mewar, presented themselves in times of trouble to the people to restore their confidence, is another fascinating monument Jagdish Temple, Built in 1651 A.D., by Maharaja Jagat Singh I, it is the largest and most splendid temple in Udaipur. Drive around Fateh Sagar is a beautiful lake, overlooked by a number of hills on the three sides and the Pratap Memorial on the north was built by Maharana Fateh Singh.
In the middle of the lake is Nehru Park-a lovely garden island with a boat shaped café accessible by an enjoyable boat ride. Saheliyon-ki-Bari (Queen resort for her friends) is a small ornamental garden was a popular relaxing spot where royal ladies came for a stroll and hence the name. The garden has many fountains in its four delightful pools, chiseled kiosks and marble elephants. Bharatiya Lok Kala Musuem has interesting collection exhibited by this Indian folk arts museum includes folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments, folk deities and paintings and the high point of the exhibits puppets.
Overnight at the hotel.
DEPART UDAIPUR
In time transfer to the Airport to board flight for onward destination.
End of the programme. Check-in & check-out time is 12 Noon at all hotels.
