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Jewels of North India


  • Taj Mahal, Agra, India
  • Indian woman

Jewels of North India

 India

13 days from $3154pp return flights
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Your journey starts in magnetic capital city Delhi! Explore historically rich cities of Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaipur, Agra, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.

At a Glance

  • Visit Taj Mahal
  • Explore Colourful Bazaar
  • Experience the castle & havilies
  • Enjoy Pink City of Jaipur
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Your journey starts in the magnetic capital city of Delhi! Explore the historically rich cities of Mandawa and Bikaner. Discover the charming pink city of Jaipur and visit the famous Taj Mahal in Agra, one of the seven wonders of the world. In Rajasthan, the mighty Jodhpur Fort, the golden city of Jaisalmer, and the Thar Desert are ready to welcome you. 

The short itinerary

Day 1 : DEPARTURE NEW YORK
Day 2 : ARRIVE DELHI
Day 3 : DELHI SIGHTSEEING
Day 4 : DELHI – MANDAWA (270 KM / 06 HRS)
Day 5 : MANDAWA – BIKANER (180 KM / 04 HRS)
Day 6 : BIKANER – JAISALMER (370 KM / 5 HRS)
Day 7 : JAISALMER
Day 8 : JAISALMER – JODHPUR (280 KM / 5 HRS)
Day 9 : JODHPUR – JAIPUR (370 KM / 07 HRS)
Day 10 : JAIPUR
Day 11 : JAIPUR - FATHEPUR SIKRI – AGRA (240 KM / 04 HRS )
Day 12 : AGRA – DELHI (210 KM / 04 HRS )
Day 13 : DEPART DELHI

Day 1 : DEPARTURE NEW YORK

Today you will board on an overnight plane to New Delhi, the capital city of India.

You can fly from a choice of various local airports at extra costs. The easily overlooked details can have a major effect on your holiday. One of the ways we aim to plan your holiday as carefree as possible is to offer flights from local airports. With a more extensive selection of departures, set off on your holiday at a time that suits you best. Find out where you can fly from during stage 4 of the online booking process.

Day 2 : ARRIVE DELHI

Today you will arrive at Delhi’s International Airport. Following customs, immigration formalities and baggage collection, a LUMLE representative will meet you as you exit the arrivals terminal building and transfer you to your hotel.

Perhaps there is no other capital city in the world so steeped in history and legend as the Indian capital Delhi. It was the magnet, which drew the Mongols, Turks, Persians, Afghans, Mughals and the British, all of whom contributed to its glorious but turbulent past. The fascination with Delhi was such that even though it was abandoned many times, its rulers returned to it, again and again, rebuilding it at least seven times. Today, the twin cities of Old and New Delhi still intrigue Indians and tourists alike as the cultural and political capital of the largest democracy in the world.

Overnight is in Delhi.

Day 3 : DELHI SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, go out on a sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting highlights of Old & New Delhi. Start the tour by visiting the largest monument of Old Delhi, the imposing Red Fort (Closed on Mondays). Very near the fort is the 17th-century Jama Masjid (‘Friday Mosque’), the largest mosque in India. Walk through the famous bazaars of Chandni Chowk to experience the hustle and bustle of a crowded oriental bazaar. Also visit Raj Ghat, the Mahatma Gandhi memorial, a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation.

In New Delhi, visit the India Gate, the memorial of the First World War and the road that leads from there to the President House, flanked by the houses of Parliament, the Secretariat building followed by the Humayun’s Tomb, also known as the forerunner of the Taj Mahal. End your tour, before your return to the hotel, by visiting Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret of its kind in the world.

Overnight is in Delhi.

Day 4 : DELHI – MANDAWA (270 KM / 06 HRS)

After breakfast proceed to Mandawa by surface. One of the rural places in India. Upon arrival on your own you may choose to walk through streets of the city allowing you to see amazing Havelis and mansions.

Overnight is in Mandawa.

Day 5 : MANDAWA – BIKANER (180 KM / 04 HRS)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by surface to the Bikaner Desert Kingdom - a major centre of trade during the 16th century. Later in the afternoon visit the Junagarh Fort, with its attractive decorated interiors. End your day with an interesting Tuk-Tuk ride from the ancient city bazaar.

Overnight is in Bikaner.

Day 6 : BIKANER – JAISALMER (370 KM / 5 HRS)

Breakfast at the hotel. On your journey to Jaisalmer enter the Thar Desert by road. Historically it was an important trading centre for many centuries and now one of the few forts that are still inhabited. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel and rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own.

Overnight is in Jaisalmer.

Day 7 : JAISALMER

After breakfast at the hotel proceed for the sightseeing of the golden city of Jaisalmer. Today you will visit the magical Gadisar Lake and the magnificent Golden Fort. Walk through the narrow streets of the city, to visit the famous palatial houses characteristic of the city such as Nathmal and Patwon. In the afternoon, take an excursion to Sam to see the dunes in the beautiful sunset light.

Overnight stay is in Jaisalmer.

Day 8 : JAISALMER – JODHPUR (280 KM / 5 HRS)

Morning after breakfast you will continue your journey to Jodhpur know as blue city of India. Today you will visit impressive Mehrangarh Fort and Jawant Thada an imposing marble cenotaph.

Overnight stay is in Jodhpur.

Day 9 : JODHPUR – JAIPUR (370 KM / 07 HRS)

After breakfast transfer by surface to Jaipur the pink city of India. Upon arrival you are free to explore the city on your own.

Jaipur – the capital of Rajasthan province is known for its arts and crafts, jewelry, hand-painted fabrics and stone sculptures; it is one of North India’s finest examples of a planned city embodying the best of Rajput and Mughal architecture.

Overnight stay is in Jaipur.

Day 10 : JAIPUR

After breakfast, visit Amber Fort. High above the city, the towers and domes of the Amber Fort are reminiscent of scenes from some fairy tale. The palace itself is within the enormous fort complex and is replete with halls, gardens, pavilions, and temples. The Hall of Mirrors is not to be missed where one lit matchstick can illuminate the entire room.

Later proceed to visit the City Palace Museum where you can see an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is resplendent with its collection of robes of royal princes, carpets, an armory of old weapons, miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions, Also visit the awe inspiring Jantar Mantar (an accurate observatory built in 1726 AD).

Your tour also included is a photo visit at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) – a five storied wonder with a spectacular pyramidal facade and overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes, and spires.

Later walk through the colorful markets of Jaipur.

Overnight is in Jaipur

Day 11 : JAIPUR - FATHEPUR SIKRI – AGRA (240 KM / 04 HRS )

Today after breakfast, you will drive to Agra en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri – the deserted red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. Ponder the mysterious desertion of this capital city that was dramatically abandoned a few years after it was built. It was a veritable fairy tale city and its ‘ruins’ are still in a pristine condition. It is not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur.

Agra came into the limelight during the rule of the Afghan King Sikandar Lodhi – who had made it the capital of his empire. Later in 1526 A.D., the Mughal Emperor Babar took upon himself the task for rendering Agra, a unique character, and beauty of its own. The next few hundred years of Agra witnessed the rise of the pomp and pageantry of three great Mughal monarchs – Emperor Akbar, Jehangir, and Shahjahan. In modern times, the city of Agra is a thriving carpet industry where you can also find leather workers, sandstone and marble sculptors, some of whom claim to be direct descendants of the craftsmen who had helped build the Taj Mahal.

Visit the Taj Mahal, monument remains closed on all Fridays. Taj Mahal was built by an emperor in memory of his beloved queen. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1631 and is believed to have taken 18 years to complete, with over 20,000 craftsmen working around the clock. The design and construction are said to be that of the legendary architect, Ustad Ahamad Lahori. What makes the Taj Mahal unique is its perfect proportions, distinct femininity, the medium of construction and ornamentation. Its marble exterior reflects rose and golden tints at sunrise and sunset, while it is dazzling white during the day. It is impossible to visualize the Taj Mahal in any surrounding others than its paradoxical garden. Paradise, in Islam, is visualized as a lush garden where running streams flow.

Overnight is in Agra.

Day 12 : AGRA – DELHI (210 KM / 04 HRS )

Early morning after breakfast drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi transfer to the hotel and relax for rest of the day.

Overnight is in Delhi.

Day 13 : DEPART DELHI

In time drop you to Delhi airport, where you’ll catch your flight to your next destination.

What's included

  • Return economy flights from NEW YORK
  • Accommodations on twin sharing basis at above mentioned hotels or similar
  • Daily buffet breakfast at the hotels mentioned
  • All transfers, excursions and sightseeing tours will be by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lumle representative for assistance on all arrival and departure transfers
  • English speaking local guides as per the itinerary
  • Rickshaw Ride in Delhi
  • Tuk-Tuk Ride in Bikaner
  • Sam Dune Excursion 
  • Jeep Ride at Amer
  • Entrances as per the itinerary once to each monument
  • All currently applicable taxes on hotel & transport
  • Govt. service tax

What's not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Meals other than specified in the price inclusions column
  • Anything not specified in the price inclusions column
  • Any WIFI at Hotels
  • Portages at hotel, railway station & airport
  • Expenses of personal nature, laundry, tips, wifi etc.
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Mon, 25 Nov, 24 Sat, 7 Dec, 24 $2649 GUARANTEED Book Now
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If you wish to travel on any other date than dates above or have any other queries please call our office at 1-888-214-4856 or email to sales@lumle.com

A private departures on any day all around the year can be arranged for this trek/tour, for more details and dates E-mail sales@lumle.com

AVAILABILITY OPTIONS

OPENED: This date is available and open for bookings.
LIMITED: There are very limited number of available places on this departure. Immediate booking.
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CLOSED: This date is currently unavailable. Please contact us, if you are interested in travelling on this date.

Your Program Duration = 13 Days
All the Prices are in USD ($) Per Person.

Your Hotels

Delhi : Park Plaza Delhi CBD Shadara
Mandawa : Hotel Radhika Haveli Mandawa (Heritage property)
Bikaner : Vesta Bikaner Palace
Jaisalmer : Golden Haveli (Heritage property)
Jodhpur : Park Plaza
Jaipur : Ramada By Wyndham Jaipur
Agra : Royale Regent

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Delhi : Old and New Delhi come to life during visits to the Jama Masjid, Qutab Minar and the grandiose colonial district.

Mandawa: Famous as the ”Open Art Gallery” as a whole. Historic buildings and Havelis will amaze you.

Bikaner : Explore the desert kingdom which used to be the major trading centre during the 16th century.

Jaisalmer : Know as the golden city used to be important trading centre for many centuries and now one of the few forts are still inhabited.

Jodhpur : Enjoy the ‘blue city’ as you visit Mehrangarh Fort and acquaint yourself with fascinating tales of valour and honour of the royals.

Jaipur : Admire amazing Amber Fort, visit the dazzling City Palace and see the romantic Palace of the Winds.

Agra : Behold the love poem written in stone that is the Taj Mahal and explore the capital of love.

Extra nights : Why not add extra nights at the end and explore the city on your own at your own pace or relax before finally heading back home? You may add additional nights in Delhi available at £80 per person per night on twin sharing. 

Group holiday : We travel in a small group size from 2 – 20 pax and all our departures are guaranteed to depart, regardless of group size. The offer is based on a minimum of 02 passengers traveling together.

Flights : Your round-trip flight is included in your holiday package. The flight will have 1 stopover and 1-6 hours layover (however, in some tours, there are likely to be touchdowns or 2 stopovers with slightly longer layovers. We will contact you with flight details before issuing the flight ticket. If your flight transits through the USA or Canada, an ESTA (for the USA) or an eTA (for Canada) is mandatory before traveling. More information can be found at the below link.

ESTAhttps://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/.

eTAhttps://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html.

Airport : Your holiday package includes the return flight from the airport outlined in the itinerary. However, you can fly from a choice of various local airports at extra costs. The easily overlooked details can have a major effect on your holiday. One of the ways we aim to plan your holiday as carefree as possible is to offer flights from local airports. With a more extensive selection of departures, set off on your holiday at a time that suits you best. Find out where you can fly from during stage 4 of the online booking process.

Upgrade your journey : This holiday is perfect for families, friends, and couples who want to travel privately. Enhance your holiday experience by upgrading the tour with a private vehicle and a private guide for sightseeing throughout. Private journey throughout the tour is available at £399 per person on twin sharing.

Availability: Departures are available until November 2025.

Please note important information

  • As per the customs clearance rule of the government of India, if your flight stops at another city in India before arriving in Delhi, please confirm at the departure desk in the UK/Ireland whether you should pick up your suitcase and pass customs control at the airport where the connection is made.
  • Please note flight that stops in Mumbai you will need to pick up your luggage. Keep in mind that normally this whole process takes approximately 60 minutes.
  • The sequence of your itinerary may differ depending on your arrival day at the destination.
  • During your travel, the vehicle will not be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips.
  • We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee an internet connection.
  • Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
  • In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons, or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
  • Tips in India are subject to the decision of the client based on the level of satisfaction with the service provided and the experience in general. Taking into account that they are not obligatory; they are usually expected.
  • Triple room: the third bed will be a rollaway bed or mattress.
  • There is a supplement to access your hotel room before regular check-in hours. Please note that if you arrive on an early flight, you may not have access to your hotel room until check-in, which is 3 pm. Late check out incur extra costs and check out at most of the hotels is 1200 noon.
  • Hotel early check-out, early check-in, late check-in, late check out and connecting or adjoining rooms are all subject to availability not guaranteed and may cost extra
  • In many hotels in India, the triple rooms are double rooms with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room. Please note that hotel classification is as per Indian standards.
  • No refunds for unused services. Splitting the package is not allowed.
  • Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible changes of hotels and/or itinerary

What do I need to bring?

  • Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in India.
  • Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings.
  • Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house.
  • Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

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Travel Info

    • Flight time 18 hours Delhi (via Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Zurich and Helsinki)
    • Timezone GMT+5 1/2 hours
    • Recommended airlines Etihad, Emirates, United, Finnair, Swiss, American and Air India
    • Best season Oct-Mar
    • Visa US citizens need a tourist visa. The information provided herewith at the current time can be subject to change at concise notice. It's your responsibility to ensure you meet entry requirements before you travel.
    • Capital Delhi

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