Discover the ancient tales and spirituality of northern India
Discover the sensational history and architecture of northern India on this remarkable, unforgettable 8-day guided city walking tour. The Highlights of Northern India Tour is a jaw-dropping excursion into some of India’s most notable cities and to world-famous monuments.
You'll visit the Taj Mahal, the sculptures carved into the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO Heritage Site, the ancient town of Varanasi, and the pink-flushed Jaipur. You'll also spend time exploring the collection of attractions scattered across New and Old Delhi. The Highlights of Northern India Tour is the perfect way to catch the highlights of unforgettable India.
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Highlights of Northern India Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Delhi
Meet and greet a tour representative upon arrival at the airport. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in India’s energetic capital city! Tomorrow you will get to explore New and Old Delhi.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Delhi
Meals: None
Day 2 Sightseeing around New and Old Delhi
Enjoy a chilled-out morning before meeting your local guide for a sightseeing tour around New and Old Delhi. You’ll visit a plethora of places, including Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Bahai’s Temple, and more!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Delhi
Meals: None
Day 3 Fly to Varanasi
Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. This historic city, known as the spiritual capital of India, was built in the 11th century. It gets some of its mystical, surreal beauty from its location along the banks of the river Ganges. Check out Asi Ghat, Durga Temple, and the Golden Temple while you’re here.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Varanasi
Meals: None
Day 4 Fly to Khajuraho
Wake up with the sunrise and enjoy a soothing boat ride along the river Ganges. Admire the thousands of people flocking to the river to worship the Sun God as you float along. Back at the hotel, have breakfast before heading to the airport for your flight to Khajuraho. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Khajuraho
Meals: None
Day 5 Tour Khajuraho
Before you take a train to Jhansi and transfer to Agra, marvel at the carvings etched into the 10th-century Khajuraho Temples. You’ll get to view the Western and Eastern Group of Temples! Then, transfer to the train station and begin your journey to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Agra
Meals: None
Day 6 Visit the Taj Mahal
Wake up as the sun rises and visit one of the most spectacular buildings in the world: the Taj Mahal. Return to the hotel for breakfast before exploring the Agra Fort, set on the Yamuna River. After, begin your journey to Jaipur. Stop at the ancient Fatehpur Sikri, where red sandstone buildings soar across the centre. Finally, you’ll reach the famed Pink City. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Jaipur
Meals: None
Day 7 Sightseeing around Jaipur
Embark on a sightseeing tour around Jaipur today. Check out Hawa Mahal (Palace Of Winds), City Palace, and Jantar Mantar before travelling 11 km to Amber Fort, a stunning piece of history set along the lake.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Jaipur
Meals: None
Day 8 Head to Delhi and depart
Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before driving to the international airport in Delhi.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: None
Highlights of Northern India Tour Price and Dates
This guided tour in Northern India is always run as a private tour for your group only. Please note that the prices might increase during public holidays.
Prices below are per person:
- Guided Groups of 2-5: from $1,040 USD per person
Accommodation on the Highlights of Northern India Tour
This tour will have you staying in 3-4 star hotels that offer modern necessities to keep you comfortable. Do note that rooms are double occupancy, but you can often upgrade to single occupancy for an additional fee. Single travellers are also required to pay a supplement.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may be swapped for other similar accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Park Inn by Radisson in Delhi ★★★★
This hotel seamlessly blends business with comfort. It offers a pool, gym, conference facilities, a swim-up bar, rooftop bar, and WiFi!
The Amayaa in Varanasi ★★★★
This boutique hotel comes equipped with WiFi, a pool, gym, spa, sauna, and an on-site restaurant.
Ramada Hotel in Khajuraho ★★★★
Set amid lush greenery, the Ramada offers stunning scenery and amazing amenities, including a pool, WiFi, gym, game room, and a night club!
Howard Plaza - The Fern in Agra ★★★★
Bask in total leisure at this hotel! Take advantage of their WiFi, gym, pool, free breakfast, rooftop bar, massage services, and swim-up bar.
Alsisar Haveli in Jaipur ★★★
This charming hotel offers great places to relax, like a pool, spa, rooftop terrace, and bar and lounge!
What’s included in the Highlights of Northern India Tour?
Meals
No meals are included on this tour.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 7 nights is included on this tour.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for yourself and your luggage is included throughout the tour. The train ride is included, but the domestic flights are not. You should budget around 295 USD (depending on availability) for these flights.
Also Included
- Guide
- Entrance fees where applicable
Not included
- Flights to and from Delhi
- Domestic flights during the tour
- Tour guide gratuity
- Personal necessities such as drinks during mealtimes and laundry
Optional Extras
- Upgrades to single occupancy
- Additional nights before or after the tour
Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Highlights of India Tour
Trans India Holidays was founded nearly 30 years ago in New Dehli, India. They grew their team from four dedicated travellers to 100 energetic guides and trip planners.
Trans India strives to provide the best possible value for client’s money, continually searching for ways they can upgrade their service and experiences.
Offering a range of tour styles, Trans India operates cultural, religious, adventure, wildlife, culinary, family-friendly, and sporting tours.
Looking after each little detail from the perfect hotel room to booking your tee time for you, Trans India knows how to make a holiday in India as unforgettable as possible.
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Rajiv has been working as a guide since 1996, and fell in love with sharing the ancient cultural and social roots of India with travellers. Rajiv believes that the diversity of India’s different regions in terms of food, language, and culture makes travelling the country an experience like no other. Rajiv runs all kinds of tours, but especially enjoys trekking tours. He’s climbed mountains up to 8,000 feet in -10 degrees with groups and considers those to be his greatest achievements as a guide.
- Q: What is your favourite trip to lead?
- A: I enjoy giving people walking tours of the city, because that’s the best way to give a vivid introduction to the country and also because there is an element of surprise on the streets. It cannot be controlled or planned, and I immensely enjoy presenting that world to them.
- Q: What is one experience anybody visiting your country should have?
- A: Learning to cook traditional Indian food.
- Q: What is one local dish or drink that visitors absolutely have to try?
- A: Masala Dosa, it’s very tasty.
- Q: What is the best part about guiding?
- A: Providing them with more than they expected and noticing and taking care of any discomforts the guests might experience. Sometimes the guests don’t say it, so as a guide you have to be very attentive to that.