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Duration: 20 nights/21 days Destinations Covered: Delhi - Ajmer - Pushkar - Nathdwara -
Udaipur - Ranakpur - Mount Abu - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Jaipur
- Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Vrindavan - Mathura - Agra - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Delhi - Amritsar
- Delhi - Sarnath - Varanasi
DAY 01 - DELHI
A North India Temple Tours representative will guide you after your
arrival in Delhi and take you to a renowned hotel in the city wherein
you can just relax and prepare yourself for the long voyage ahead.
02 - DELHI - AJMER - PUSHKAR
Early next morning, you are scheduled to board a train to Ajmer. You
will be served breakfast in the train itself. Post your arrival in Ajmer,
you will drive for 11 kilometers to reach the religious city of Pushkar,
a Hindu pilgrim center. Pushkar is world-renowned for its cattle festival
or Pushkar festival held during the months of October and November.
Drive to Ajmer to visit the durgah of Khwaja Muin-ud-Din Chisti. Also
visit Akbar's Palace that changed the face of India. It was the place
where Jahangirgave permission to Sir Thomas Roe of trade to East India
Company.
03 - AJMER - UDAIPUR
We leave for Udaipur, the most romantic city of Rajasthan. Halt to visit
temples of Eklingji and Nathdwara. There are around 108 temples within the
walls of Eklingji. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. After lunch,
visit the Sahelion ki Bari. Enjoy a romantic sunset cruise on the picturesque
Pichhola Lake. Overnight at Udaipur.
04 - UDAIPUR
Today on your North India Temple tour, visit the City Palace of Udaipur.
On your Udaipur sightseeing tour, visit the Peacock Square and one of
the finest miniature painting schools. Here you can see brilliant miniature
paintings of famous painters. After lunch, travel the Jagdish Temple
devoted to Lord Vishnu. After your sightseeing tour of the most romantic
city of Rajasthan, return to the hotel for overnight stay.
05 - UDAIPUR - MOUNT ABU
Today we drive to Mount Abu en route Ranakpur. It is an important pilgrim
site for Jain. Travel to the Jain temple complex of Ranakpur that has
29 bastions and 1444 pillars. No two pillars are alike in design. Reach
Mount Abu where you will visit the Delwara Jain temples belonging to
the 11th century. Visit the Nakki Lake and watch a beautiful sunset
over the lake. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
06 - MOUNT ABU - JODHPUR
We leave for Jodhpur. Stroll through the spice market. Visit the Mandore
gardens and have a glance at several cenotaphs. Visit the Umaid Bhawan
Palace in Jodhpur as you continue with your sightseeing trip. Return
to the hotel and spend rest of the time at leisure. Overnight in the
hotel of Jodhpur.
07 - JODHPUR - JAISALMER
Travel Mehrangarh Fort Museum on your day 7 of tours to North India
Temples with Taj Hub. Have a glance at an exotic collection of armory
and paintings. Enjoy a mesmerizing view of the city from the fort. After
lunch, embark you for desert journey to reach Pokaran. Travel the fortress
built in the 15th century. Stroll through the colorful bazaar of the
village. Depart for Jaisalmer. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Watch a breathtaking sunset view over the desert. Overnight in the hotel
of Jaisalmer.
08 - JAISALMER
In the morning, you will travel to the Jain temples located within the
Sonar Kila. Also see the Citadel's palace where you can have a glimpse
at the royal collection of artifacts and weapons. Take a tour to Patwaon
ki Haveli that showcases exquisite latticed work. Visit the picturesque
Gadisar Lake. Jaisalmer tour in Rajasthan is incomplete without a visit
to Sam dunes. From Sam or Khuri village, you may ride a camel to experience
camel safari. See the nocturnal shades of the sun while enjoying desert
safari. Enjoy gala dinner in the village and admire folk performances
of villagers. Drive back to Jaisalmer.
09 - JAISALMER - BIKANER
Depart from the golden city. Upon arrival at Bikaner, visit the Junagarh
Fort. See the royal collection of antiques, costumes, paintings and
Jewellery that date belonging to the 16th century. Also travel the camel
breeding farm. In the evening, you will see the Durga Temple and the
Laxmi mandir to hear the chants of aarti. Overnight in the hotel of
Bikaner.
10 - BIKANER - JAIPUR
Leave Bikaner for Jaipur, the Pink City of the country. Halt at Samode
and visit the palace of the Maharaja and local bazaar. Upon arrival
at Jaipur, check in at the hotel. Overnight at Jaipur.
11 - JAIPUR
In morning, travel to the Amber/Amer Fort. Take an elephant ride to
reach the fort. Visit the 17th century Shish Mahal that showcases a
fine example of Islamic and Hindu style. After lunch visit the Jantar
Mantar, which was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in 1727. This capital
city is one of the most favored tourist destinations in Rajasthan. You
will witness the royal past during your Jaipur tour. Travel to the City
palace and see the fine collection of authentic artifacts, armory and
paintings at the museum. Flip back the pages of royal era and have a
peek into the royal life of Maharajas of the yesteryear.
12 - JAIPUR - AGRA
After breakfast depart from Jaipur to reach Agra en route Fatehpur Sikri.
This beautiful city was established by Akbar in the mid 16th century.
Travel to the Jodhabai's Palace at this UNO's World Heritage Site. After
sightseeing, reach Agra. Check in at the hotel and spend rest of the
day at leisure.
13 - AGRA
On day 13 of your tour to North India Temples, you will see the most
beautiful symbol of love, Taj Mahal. Built by Shah Jahan for his loving
wife Mumtaz Mahal, Taj Mahal Agra took 22 years for completion. Thousands
of people from across the globe travel to India to see the beauty of
Taj Mahal. Characterized by domes, carved screens and intricate craftsmanship,
a visit to India is incomplete without a visit to the Taj Mahal Agra.
Visit the Agra Fort, also known as the Red Fort, built by Akbar. After
having lunch, see Itmad ud Daulah and the tomb of Akbar the Great.
14 - AGRA - VRINDAVAN - MATHURA - AGRA
An excursion from Agra to Mathura and Vrindavan will allow you to feel
the spiritual bliss. Mathura is the birthplace of Lord Krishna. See
the Krishna Janambhoomi Temple. Also visit the mosque constructed by
Aurangzeb and the government museum. After your Mathura tour, travel
to Vrindavan to see the evening aarti in the ISCON temple. Drive back
to Agra.
15 - AGRA - VARANASI
On day 15 of your North India Temple tours, you will leave Agra for
Varanasi. Catch a flight to Varanasi. Once you set your foot in this
sacred city, travel to Sarnath and also visit the museum that houses
antiques of the 3rd century. Also see the remnants of an ancient seat
of education in Sarnath.
16 - VARANASI - HARIDWAR
On day 16 of your North India Temple tour with Taj Hub, you will board
a boat early in the morning. See the morning ablutions here on the banks
of the holy river Ganges. Your boat journey will starts from Dashashwamedh
Ghat to Manikarnika Ghat. Visit the Gyanvyapi Kund, the mosque and the
Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Also travel the Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
Also visit the Vishwanath temple here. You will be transferred to the
hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure. You will leave Varanasi to
reach HARIDWAR by overnight train.
17 - HARIDWAR - RISHIKESH
In the morning, take a tour of this beautiful temple town. Visit Har
ki Pauri, the venue for Mahakumbh Mela that held after every 12 years.
Visit the beautiful and holy temples located close to the site along
the banks of the Ganga. Leave HARIDWAR for Rishikesh. Have a glance at
the Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Travel to the ashram on the banks of
the Ganges. After your holy tour, check in at the hotel.
18 - RISHIKESH - DELHI
Depart from Rishikesh in the morning to reach the national capital,
Delhi, for lunch. After lunch, take a sightseeing tour of Delhi. Travel
to the Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb. On your Delhi tour, visit the
Rashtrapati Bhawan and the India Gate. Stroll through the narrow lanes
of the old city. For shopping, there is no better place then the Chandni
Chowk. The old walled city will introduce you to the real India. Also
visit Rajghat and the Birla Mandir. Overnight at the hotel in Delhi.
19 - DELHI - AMRITSAR
Depart for Amritsar early in the morning. On arrival, you will be taken
to the hotel where you can relax. Visit the famous Golden Temple. It
is an important pilgrim site for the Sikhs. Also visit the Jalianwallah
Bagh and roll back the pages of history when unarmed Indians were cruelly
slaughtered by the British during freedom struggle. Spend rest of the
day in leisure.
20 - AMRITSAR - DELHI
On day 20 of North India Temple tour with Taj Hub, you will be transferred
to the railway station to catch a train to Delhi. Upon arrival, you
will be taken to the hotel. Enjoy Light and Sound show at the Purana
Quila i.e. Old Fort. After a gala dinner, you will be transferred to
the airport to catch a flight to your desired destination.
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