North India Rail Tour
Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Jhansi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Osian - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi International airport. Our representative will be at the arrial longe to welcome you. He will assit you till check in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast Full day Delhi sightseeing tour visiting the Raj Ghat (Cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi), Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar & India Gate (War Memorial). Drive past President House & Parliament House. Later transfer to the railway station to board the train to Varanasi by Train # 2560 Shiv Ganga Express dep. 18:30 hrs. Overnight on board.
Day 03 : Varanasi
Arrive Varanasi at 07:30 hrs. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath. It was here that the Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon and set in motion the wheel of law of Buddhist faith. Evening visit river Ganga Ghat to attend the holy Aarti. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04 : Varanasi
Early Morning boat tour on River Ganges to visit Bathing Ghats, return to hotel for breakfast. City tours of Varanasi visiting various temples and noted Banaras Hindu University. Rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05 : Varanasi – Khajuraho
After breakfast transfer to Airport to connect Flight 9W # 723 dep. 12:20 hrs and arr. 13:00 hrs. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Khajuraho Temples Kandariya Mahadeo Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 06 : Khajuraho – Orchha – Jhansi – Agra
After breakfast drive to Jhansi i.e.190 Kms or 4 Hrs drive. En-route visit Orchha Temples. Upon arrival transfer to railway station to catch the train to Agra by Train # 2001 Ndls Shatabdi dep. 17:56 hrs and arr. 20:25 hrs. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07 : Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur
After breakfast city tour of Agra visiting the world famous Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula. Later drive to Jaipur, i.e. 232 kms / 05 hrs drive. En-route visiting the unique deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri still in excellent state of preservation. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnight stay in the hotel. (Taj Remains Closed on Friday)
Day 08 : Jaipur
After breakfast visit to Amber Fort - Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State. Elephant ride / Jeep Safari is provided to ascend hill on top of which the fort is situated. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur visiting the Hawa Mahal - the palace of winds, the Observatory or the Jantar Mantar. Later transfer to the railway station to board the train to Jaisalmer by Train # 4059 Jaisalmer Express dep. 23:57 hrs. Overnight on board.
Day 09 : Jaisalmer
Arrive Jaisalmer at 12:45 hrs. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening drive to Khuri Village & Sand Dunes. It is a delight fully peaceful place with mud and straw decorated houses. Further proceed for 1Km away from village, you can magnificent patches of sand dunes. You can have camel ride here. People & village life can be seen on the way to Khuri in various villages. Overnight stay in the hotel
Day 10 : Jaisalmer – Osian – Jodhpur
After breakfast sight seeing tour of Jaisalmer including the 12-15th century Jain temples, Folk Museum, Gadi -sar Tank & the colorfully painted homes known as Havelies. Later drive to Jodhpur 295 kms or 6 hrs. Enroute visit the Osian Temples. Osian which is famous for cultural heritages and ancient temples. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 11 : Jodhpur
After breakfast sightseeing tour of Jodhpur which includes visit to the Mehrangarh Fort, Mahamandir Temple, Jaswant Tada, Clock Tower and Mandore Garden. Rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 12 : Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Udaipur
Drive Jodhpur to Udaipur which is 285 kms / 06 hrs, Enroute visit to the Ranakpur temples. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13 : Udaipur – Delhi (Train)
After breakfast city tour visiting City Palace, drive around Fateh Sagar Lake, Sahelion ki bari (Queen's resort for her friends) and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk art museum).
Later transfer to the railway station to board the train to Delhi by Train # 2964 Mewar Exp dep. 18:30. Overnight on board.
Day 14 : Delhi – Out
Arrive Delhi at 06:10 hrs. Upon arrival transfer to the Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
