Highlights Of Northern India

8 Days - from $1550

Monuments, forts and palaces of Moghul India plus tiger spotting and the enchanting Taj Mahal

Northern India conjures up memorable and colourful images including Agra, home to the most famous of India's monuments, the Taj Mahal. We visit Fatehpur Sikri and the 'Pink City' of Jaipur, home to the wonderful former Maharaja Palace and the splendid hilltop Amber Palace. Delhi is not to be missed, where monuments to the former Raj and narrow streets teeming with market stalls stand alongside the modern city. In contrast to these man-made wonders we experience the enchanting wildlife of India, made famous by Kipling's Jungle Book. Bharatpur bird sanctuary is a tranquil break from the sensory overload that can be India and Ranthambore National Park, former hunting reserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur, boasts an abundance of prey animals, monkeys and bird life - a truly wonderful spectacle, especially if you see an elusive tiger. Alternate departures include a visit to holy Varanasi - see box for details.Please note: As of 1st January 2009 all 'Highlights of Northern India' departures will include a visit to Varanasi! (please see the Trip Notes for further details). 

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Delhi. 2 Morning sightseeing in New and Old Delhi; afternoon drive to Agra. 3 Visit to the incredible Taj Mahal and Red Fort; to Fatehpur Sikri, 16th century Moghul capital; to Bharatpur. 4 Morning exploring bird sanctuary by cycle rickshaws. The park has more than 360 species of bird; to Ranthambore. 5 Morning and evening game drives in search of the tigers. 6 To Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan. 7 Visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and free time for exploring or a visit to Amber Palace. 8 End Delhi.

Mode of travel: Travel is by private bus. Air-conditioned buses are used for selected departures.
Group size: Min. 4, max. 18 (16 on Varanasi departures), plus leader and local guides.
Accommodation: 8 nights hotels.
Food: All breakfasts included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $270.00
Trip Reference: AIC
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.