 Northern
India has a remarkable diversity of
cultural influences and historical attractions
including some of the world's most famous
tourist sights: Agra and the Taj Mahal,
the holy Ganges at Varanasi, the pink
city of Jaipur, and the Golden Temple
at Amritsar. Avoid the temptation of heading
straight for these familiar names as you'll
miss a host of lesser-known delights in
between.
Delhi
is the main entry point for visitors to
Northern India and it's also the focal
point of the region's land routes. Old
Delhi is a fascinating monument to seven
centuries of Muslim influence while New
Delhi is a spacious and elegant government
center.
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Places of interest include "Shahzahanabad",
the old capital of the Mughal emperors, Redfort,
Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb and Qutab Minar.
Heading west through the desert state of Rajasthan
is a justifiably popular route. The cities of
Jodhpur, Jaipur, Udaipur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer
are packed with astounding forts and palaces
rich with history - while the small village
of Pushkar with its holy lake is a haven of
peace where you can recover from all your travel
weariness.
Varanasi, the eternal city, offers attractions
of another kind. Thousands of Hindus make pilgrimages
to purify themselves in the holy waters of the
Ganges by bathing from the steps or "Ghats"
along the banks there. Many Hindu temples add
to the sightseeing delight.
North India Extension Packages
Rarasthan and The Taj Mahal
14 nights/15 days
2 nights Delhi, 2 nights Agra, 2 nights Jaipur,
1 night Mandawa, 1 night Bikaner, 2 nights Jaisalmer,
I night Jodhpur, I night Mt. Abu, 2 nights Udaipur
and fly to Kathmandu from Delhi.
This extensive package covers the most interesting
places in the Indian state of Rajasthan, the
state famous for Hindu Rajput kings of the bygone
era, builders of famous palaces and monuments.
Places like Jaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur
and Udaipur are straight out of the Far Pavilions.
We combine the Rajasthan visit with the magnificent
Taj Mahal and the historical nights of Delhi.
Classic North India Tour
9 nights/10 days
2 nights Delhi, 2 nights Jaipur, 2 nights
Agra, 1 night Khajuraho, 2 nights Varanasi,
then fly to Kathmandu.
The historical monuments of Delhi, the Taj Mahal,
the palaces of Jaipur and the erotic temple
carvings of Khajuraho combine to offer visitors
the classic North Indian trip.
Golden Triangle Tour
6 nights/7 days
2 nights Delhi, 2 nights Agra, 2 nights Jaipur,
then fly to Kathmandu from Delhi.
The quickest way to experience the splendour
of the Mughal Empire and the Hindu state of
Rajasthan is to join this tour and visit the
most important touristic places of North India:
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
