GARDENS OF NORTH INDIA TOUR               Book It                

DURATION:  14 DAYS/13 NIGHTS    

LOCATIONS VISITED:  DELHI - SRINAGAR - AGRA - JAIPUR - JODHPUR -
JAISALMER - BIKANER - DELHI

ITINERARY

DAY 1:  DELHI
Arrive Delhi.  You  are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.  Overnight is in Delhi.

DAY 2:  DELHI
After breakfast you will embark on a comprehensive tour of Old and New Delhi.  You will
visit the beautiful Lodhi Garden, the Buddha Jayanti Park, and the gardens surrounding
Humayun's Tomb.  Overnight is in Delhi.

DAY 3:  DELHI - SRINAGAR
This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your short flight to Srinagar.  Upon
arrival you will be met and transferred to either your hotel or houseboat.  The day is free to
explore the city or to go on a shikara boat ride around Dal Lake.  Overnight is in your
accommodation in Srinagar.

DAY 4:  SRINAGAR
This morning you will awaken early to witness the colorful floating market where everything
from flowers to vegetables are sold on boats.  After breakfast, you will visit Pari Mahal or
The Palace of Fairies with its ancient gardens from which you have breathtaking views of
the city and Dal Lake.  The afternoon is free to explore the bustling markets for exquisite
Kashmiri handicrafts.  Overnight is in your accommodation in Srinagar.

DAY 5:  SRINAGAR
A full day is dedicated to wandering around Srinagar's famous moghul gardens.  You will
visit Nishat Bagh (the Garden of Spring), Shalimar Bagh (The Garden of Love), and
Chasma Shahi (The Royal Fountains).  Overnight is in your accommodation in Srinagar.

DAY 6:  SRINAGAR - DELHI
Today you will catch a morning flight back to Delhi where you will stay for the night.

DAY 7:  DELHI - AGRA
This morning you will be driven to Agra en route visiting Mathura, the birthplace of Lord
Krishna, and the deserted city of Sikandra.  When you arrive in Agra you will check into
your hotel  Later you have the option of seeing the Taj Mahal as the sun sets.  Overnight is
in Agra.

DAY 8:  AGRA - JAIPUR
If you didn't see the Taj Mahal last night you can see it this morning.  You also have time to
see Agra's gardens:  Mehtab Bagh, Aalsi Bagh, Ram Bagh, and Dayal Bagh.  Later you
will be driven to the Pink City of Jaipur.  Overnight is in your hotel in Jaipur.

DAY 9:  JAIPUR
Jaipur has its share of beautiful gardens.  See Amber Fort and Garden, Vidyadhar
Garden, and Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh which was created to rejuvenate the Queen and royal
ladies.  Overnight is in your hotel in Jaipur.

DAY 10:  JAIPUR - JODHPUR
This morning you will be taken to the Blue City of Jodhpur.  After checking into your hotel
you have the day free to see the Mandore Garden as well as Meherangarh Fort, Umaid
Bhawan Palace,  and Chamunda Devi Temple.  Overnight is in your hotel in Jodhpur.

DAY 11:  JODHPUR - JAISALMER
After breakfast you will be taken to Jaisalmer which is home to Bada Bagh or " Big
Garden."   Other sights to see are Jaisalmer Fort, several Jain and Hindu temples and
Jaisalmer's finely sculpted sandstone havelis.  Overnight is in your hotel in Jaisalmer.

DAY 12:  JAISALMER - BIKANER
Today you will be transported to Bikaner.  After you arrive in the afternoon you can see
Junagarh Fort and Garden, go on camel safari, or shop in the various markets.  Overnight
is in your hotel in Bikaner.

DAY 13:  BIKANER - DELHI
Today you leave for Delhi en route stopping to admire the havelis of Shekhawati and
Fatehpur Sikri.  When you arrive you will check into your hotel for the night.

DAY 14:  DELHI
You will be taken to the station or airport for your onward journey.  Tour ends.

TOUR INCLUSIONS:
All accommodations on a room only basis.

Driver and air conditioned car from beginning of tour to the end.

All sightseeing as indicated.

Plane Tickets:  Delhi - Srinagar; Srinagar - Delhi
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