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Glory Tour
Northern Glory Tour
Duration: 18 Days / 17 Nights
Destinations Covered: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Mumbai - Udaipur
- Ranakpur - Jodhpur - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Khajuraho
- Varanasi - New Delhi.
Day 01: Mumbai
Arrive to a warm welcome in Mumbai. Thereafter, a Taj Hub representative
will escort you to your hotel. Relax for the remaining part
of the day and brace yourself for the exciting India - Northern
Glory with us.
Day 02: Mumbai
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before driving to the Gateway of
India. This grand monument was built to welcome the Royal family
of England in 1914. Thereafter, take a ferry to the Elephanta
Caves in the Arabian Sea. After your return, enjoy an afternoon
tour around Mumbai and its various attractions. Visit the Prince
Charles museum, tower of silence, hanging garden and the Municipal
Building. Return to the Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03: Mumbai - Aurangabad
After an early morning breakfast, drive to the Mumbai Central
Railway station to board the Tapovan Express to Aurangabad.
You will arrive at 1330 hours in Aurangabad. Thereafter, a Taj
Hub representative will facilitate your transfer to a hotel.
Speaking of Aurangabad, the city was built by the General of
Aurangzeb and was earlier known as Deccan. Rich in history,
Aurangabad boasts of many attractions like Bibi Ka Makbara &
Daulatabad Fort. Enjoy a sightseeing tour around the city before
returning for an overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04: Aurangabad
On day 4 of the India - Northern Glory tour, embark on a trip
to the Ellora & Ajanta Hindu, Buddhist & Jain sculpture
caves. Return for overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05: Aurangabad - Mumbai
Explore the city of Aurangabad before transferring to the railway
station to board a train to Mumbai. On arrival transfer to the
hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 06: Mumbai - Udaipur
As part of the India - Northern Glory tour, transfer to the
Mumbai domestic airport and board a flight to Udaipur. On arrival,
check in at a hotel and rest awhile. Thereafter, enjoy a sightseeing
tour around Udaipur, also known as the "city of lakes".
This beautiful city was built by Maharana Udai Singh in 1559
AD and is situated at a height of 577 meters above sea level.
Visit many of Udaipur's attractions like the City palace, Sahelion
Ki Bari, Maharana Pratap Museum and the Fateh Sagar Lake. You
will also be able to enjoy an afternoon boat cruise on Lake
Pichola. Later visit the Jag Mandir Island and the Meera Kala
Mandir as part of your India - Northern Glory tour with Taj
Hub. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 07: Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur
Right after breakfast, embark on a 285 km long journey to Jodhpur.
Stop to visit the 15th century Ranakpur Jain temple on the way.
Built in pure white marble, the temple is adorned by 1444 exquisitely
carved pillars. However, none of the pillars match the other.
Enjoy a sumptuous lunch in Ranakpur before continuing with your
journey to Jodhpur. Check in at a hotel for overnight stay in
Jodhpur.
Day 08: Jodhpur
Enjoy a detailed sightseeing tour around Jodhpur after breakfast.
Founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 AD, the city boasts of many interesting
attractions like the Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and the
Sadar Market Clock Tower. Visit the Mandore garden in the evening
and Visit a collection of royal cenotaphs, built in while marble,
lies very close to the fort. Built in 1899, the cenotaph also
houses portraits of rulers of Jodhpur. Return to the hotel for
overnight stay.
Day 09: Jodhpur - Jaipur
On day 9 of the India - Northern Glory tour, drive to the "pink
city" of Jaipur. Founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in
1727 AD, Jaipur boasts of being the first planned city of India.
Check into a hotel on arrival and then set out to explore the
city and its colorful bazaars. Return for an overnight stay
at the hotel.
Day 10: Jaipur
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Jaipur on day 10 of the India
- Northern Glory tour. Visit the Hawa Mahal (palace of winds)
before setting out to explore the grand Amer Fort. An elephant
ride up the steep entrance of the fort is truly the highlight
of the trip. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch before setting out to visit
the City Palace Museum, Jantar Mantar and the local markets.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 11: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Leave for Agra, which is located at a distance of 235 km away
from Jaipur. Stop to explore Fatehpur Sikri, the grand Mughal
capital founded by Akbar in 1569 AD. But unfortunately this
magnificent city was abandoned due to scarcity of drinking water.
Thereafter, continue your drive to Agra and check into a hotel
on arrival.
Day 12: Agra
On day 12 of the India - Northern Glory tour, visit the Agra
Fort, a grand military structure built by the Mughals. You will
then proceed towards the ethereal Taj Mahal, which was built
by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz
Mahal. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Agra.
Day 13: Agra - Khajuraho
Board a flight to Khajuraho after breakfast. On arrival in Khajuraho,
check into a hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 14: Khajuraho
On day 14 of the India - Northern Glory tour, visit the Eastern
& Western group of temples that were built on sensuous themes
in the ancient period. These temples are probably one of the
best examples of Indian art and architecture. Return to the
hotel for overnight stay.
Day 15: Khajuraho - Varanasi
Board a flight to Varanasi in the morning. Check in at a hotel
on arrival and rest awhile. The holy city of Varanasi is one
of the oldest cities in the world and has been considered to
be a excellent center learning for over 2000 years. Visit the
Kashi or Banaras Hindu University followed by a visit to the
Bharatmata temple. You will also be able to watch the evening
Arthi outside the Kashi Vishwanath temple. Return to the hotel
for an overnight stay.
Day 16: Varanasi - New Delhi
Early in the morning, enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges and see
the morning sun rising over the horizon. You can also watch
thousands of people congregating at the ghats to offer their
morning prayers. Return to the hotel for breakfast and then
drive to the city of Sarnath where the Buddha first preached
his first sermon around 24 centuries ago. In the afternoon,
you will transfer to airport to board a flight to New Delhi.
On arrival transfer to a hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 17: Old & New Delhi
As part of the India - Northern Glory tour, enjoy a sightseeing
tour around New and Old Delhi after breakfast. Visit the Jama
Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, Rajghat, Birla Temple, Parliament
House, Presidential House, India Gate and the Qutub Minar. You
will also be a part of the special dinner organized by Taj Hub,
complete with cultural performances. Return to the hotel for
an overnight stay.
Day 18: Delhi
On the final day of the India - Northern Glory tour, spend a
leisurely morning before driving to the Indira Gandhi International
airport to board a flight back home.
Taj Hub offers online bookings for its specially designed tour
packages. For details, please fill up the form given below.
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