Taj Mahal Tour With North India

Taj Mahal Tour With North India covers all major destination of Rajasthan and the North of India. So, this package comes as a bonanza for aspirants who wish to explore other destinations of India besides Taj. Here we will be transporting on motor rides only and other means of transportation are not involved. So, you get to experience India in its aboriginal form and halt wherever you wish to. Day four of Taj Mahal Tour, is particularly exciting, as you pass through three places before reaching Jaipur with short halts in each of these places. Besides, the excitement of being at Ananda in the Himalayas and the rejuvenating experience of a Spa, is gratifying. There are also some very interesting activities like Elephant Safari, Rickshaw ride and Camel Safari during the gradual unwinding of this package.

• Experience the Thrill of a Rickshaw Ride and Metro Journey in New Delhi.
• A Visit to the Fascinating Brahma Temple of Pushkar.
• Taste Camel Milk in Pushkar.
• Elephant Safari along with a Visit to the Stunning City Palace in Jaipur.
• Drive to Jaipur en-routing exciting Destinations like Kuchaman, Pachewar and Pushkar.
• Visit to the Museum at City Palace in Jaipur.
• Watching Taj Mahal in the Morning Glue of Sunrays.
• Viewing of Ganga Aarti at Haridwar.
• Visit to Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula in Rishikesh.
• A Spa Experience in the Ananda in the Himalayas.

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi  
On arrival you are given a traditional welcome and transferred to the hotel. In the hotel a welcome party follows. Taste very delicious cuisines served in the dinner of the party. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast, we take you for a full day combined city tour of Delhi. We undertake a half day city tour of New Delhi visiting Lotus Temple, Akshardham temple, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Rashtrapati Bhawan and India Gate. Later, we drive you to Chandni Chowk for a Rickshaw ride and the evening is in the Red Fort where you also get to watch a 'Light and Sound Show'. Return back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 03 : Delhi – Samode ( 264 kms / 4.3 hrs)
After breakfast, we drive you to Samode situated in the royal Indian state of Rajasthan. The Palace here is a perfect example of Rajput- Mughal architecture built over a small hillock and planned in a progression of courtyards of increasing height. The other attractions of this place are the richly decorated Durbar Hall and Sheesh Mahal. We then drive you to the Samode Palace - converted into a Heritage Hotel in 1987 and since then recognized as the fifth best hotel in the world, acknowledged by Times London. Upon arrival check into hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 : Samode – Kuchaman – Pachewar – Pushkar ( 90 kms) – Jaipur ( 140 kms / 3.5 hrs)
Morning after breakfast, we drive you to Jaipur while en routing Kuchaman, Pachewar and Pushkar. Kuchaman is located atop a steep hill along what was once an integral Central Asian trade route. Here you get to see the Kuchaman Fort- an impregnable structure. Continue to Pachewar- a silent village once ruled by the Khangarot Rajputs. In Pachewar, watch out for the villagers engaged in agricultural practices, making toys and blue pottery kiln. You also get to see the restored fort of Garh. Then continue drive to Pushkar. In Pushkar you get to see the Brahma temple- one of its kind in the world and the famous camel fair – if traveling during this season. Engage yourself in a Camel Safari and drink nutritious Camel milk. Later, we drive you to Jaipur. On arrival, check into hotel and overnight is at the hotel.

Day 05 : Jaipur  
Morning, visit the Amber Fort where an elephant takes you up to the fort and later drive past the stunning artistry of the five story facade of the Hawa Mahal. We then take you to the City Palace where there is also a museum built by Maharaja Jai Singh that houses all types of carpets, textiles, arms, paintings and manuscripts. We then drive you to Jantar Mantar and the evening is spent at the Johari bazaar where you get to buy jewelers, textiles and shoes made out of camel skin. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 06 : Jaipur – Bharatpur – Agra (186 kms / 4 hrs)
After breakfast, we drive you to Agra while en routing Bharatpur. Here, you get to see the most Spectacular Bird Sanctuary with nestling indigenous water birds and migratory birds. Indulge yourself in photography in this Bird Sanctuary. We also take you to Suraj Mahl's Palace and then later drive you to Fatehpur Sikri – constructed by Akbar in honour of Sufi Saint Salim Chisti. From here, we continue drive to Agra and on reaching we check-in to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 07 : Agra – Delhi - Haridwar (203 kms / 4 hrs) (Overnight Train)   
Morning we take you for seeing Taj bathing in the rays of the Sunrise. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Then we take you to the massive Agra Fort - constructed in commemoration of the victory of Akbar in war. After lunch, we drive you to Delhi to board train Mussorie Express for Haridwar. Overnight is in the train.

Day 08 : Arrive Haridwar – Rishikesh (30 kms / 1 hrs)
Upon arrival to Haridwar, we drive you to Rishikesh while paying visits to Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi and Har ki Pauri. Spend some time in these observing the beautiful decorations of these temples. Then, we continue to Ananda in the Himalayas. Upon arrival check into a Spa resort. Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 09 : Ananda in the Himalayas
This day is kept for relaxation and rejuvenation in the Anand Ayurvedic Spa resort. Experience the Ananda Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Program that focuses on prevention, maintenance and improvement of one's health. The routine includes a dosha specific Ayurvedic diet, therapeutic juices, stimulating and purifying therapies, daily yoga and Meditation. Here, you also get to learn techniques for proper nutrition, benefits of regular exercise and learning to cope with stress and developing motivational attitudes. Spend the whole day in Ananda and experience different Ayurvedic therapies. Overnight at the resort.

Day 10 : Ananda in the Himalayas – Delhi (203 kms / 5 hrs)
After breakfast, we drive you to Delhi. On the way visiting Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula in Rishikesh. Carry along the holy Ganga water from the fresh streams of Ganga from here as it is considered auspicious to bring water from the holy city of Rishikesh. Later, continue drive to Delhi. On arrival, we take you to the hotel for the night's stay.

Day 11 : Delhi – Onward destination
Morning after breakfast, we take you for a quick metro ride of the city. We return to the hotel for lunch and then checkout of the hotel at 1200 hrs. In time, we transfer you to the hotel to board flight to onward destination. Our services end with your departure.