Explore the rich culture and heritage of Northern India with India Tara Tours!
India is a haven to multi linguistic, multi cultural, multi ethnic and multi religious people; quality which makes it unique and the most sought after travel destination for people all over the world. The Northern India is predominantly the Hindi (the national language) speaking population of India. India Tara Tours’ North India tour packages cover various exciting locations in terms of scenic beauty, culture, heritage, people, food, shopping, adventure, wildlife and so much more. We offer trips to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Manali, Shimla, Gwaliar, Khajuraho and many more places in north India which are top notch tourist destinations in India, famous for their own unique features.
India Tara Tours’ North India tour packages include arrival at the cultural and country capital of India, Delhi. Delhi streets are always buzzing with people from all walks of life. It is adorned with various ancient monuments from the Mughal and British colonial ages in India which are famous all over the world for their beautiful stone work designs and architectural brilliance. The main attractions you will get to see at Delhi include the great Red Fort, the largest Islamic mosque in India “Jama Masjid”, the hustling and bustling streets of chandni chowk where you can buy anything you can imagine, Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation site “Raj Ghat”, “India Gate” the memorial to soldiers of world war, Indian President’s house “Rashtrapati Bhavan”, politician’s favorite Parliament house or sansad bhavan, the majestic Qutub minar, and the tomb of Mughal emperor Humayun. Eat at the Lodi gardens and relish some local Punjabi delicacies which leave you salivating for more. Visit Agra to see the Taj Mahal, one of the “Seven Wonders of the World” which is within hours distance from Delhi.
The most sought after destination in India among tourists from inside and outside the country is the sand covered Rajasthan where India still holds its ancient heritage. Visit the various palaces like Naila Bagh Palace, Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Chandra Palace and Fatehpur Sikri spread across the city and dive into their serenity, beauty and luxury of ancient maharajas and queens. Appreciate the intricate designs carved on stones and their magnificent architecture which holds time still. Hit the local markets where you can find beautiful Rajasthan handicrafts, colorful clothing and jewellery. Savor the local Jain and Rajput cuisines prepared with rich ghee, the Indian aromatic butter. Visit the wildlife sanctuaries or take a camel ride to exploit your wild side.
Our North India tour packages also include visit to the great Himalayas at Shimla and Manali, the holy Ganges at Varanasi, the erotic and rebellious Khajuraho and historically important Gwalior. So, Next time wish to visit India, Travel with India Tara Tours!
Day 01: Arrival / Delhi
Late night arrival. Meeting and assistance upon arrival as our representatives welcome you and escort you to your car. Whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would introduce the tour to you and hand over the documents to you. Welcome to India, or as we say 'atithi devo bhava' (the guest is an incarnation of God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!
Day 02: Delhi
Your morning activity begins with the historical part of the city also known as Old Delhi starting with `Shah Jehanabad' which has some dramatic remnants of the Mughal Empire in the imposing Red Fort and Jama Masjid India's largest mosque, built by Emperor Shah Jehan, creator of the Taj Mahal. You ride rickshaws through its principal street, Chandni Chowk, originally renowned throughout the Asia with its tree-lined canal flowing down its center. These days it's a bustling jumble of shops, temples, mosques and craftsmen's workshops of goldsmiths, silversmiths, silk traders and embroiderers. Explore the hustling and bustling of Old Delhi and streets of Chandni Chowk sitting in a cycle rickshaw. Culminate the Old Delhi tour with a photo stop at Raj Ghat the site of Mahatma Gandhi's cremation. Built on the banks of the Yamuna River, is a simple memorial that marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948.
A pretty park has been created around the memorial. Continue on to Explore New Delhi drive through the boulevards of New Delhi and pass India Gate which is a memorial built to the 85000 soldiers who died in World War I and the Afghan battles of 1919. At the other end of Rajpath stands the official residence of India's president, the Rashtrapati Bhavan, a complex of buildings that mix Mughal and Western architectural styles. Prior to independence, this was the home of India's last viceroy, Lord Mountbatten. Close by is Sansad Bhavan, the large though less imposing parliament building. Lunch will be arranged at 'The Lodi' located next to Lodi Garden. After lunch proceed to visit Qutab Minar, a tower of victory begun by the Slave Dynasty's founder, Qutb-ud-din-Aybak, in A.D. 1193 and completed by Feroz Shah Tughlaq in 1368. At its base is India's first mosque, the Might of Islam Mosque, built on the foundation of a Hindu temple. It was completed in A.D. 1300. Like the nearly contemporary slave, or Marmeluke, rulers of Egypt, slave kings of Delhi were anything but servile. The term simply indicates that they had once been held captives. In a court awash with intrigue and opportunity, India's Turkish conquistadors regarded a slave's loyalty as more dependable than that of their own kin. Purchased, rapidly promoted, eventually freed, and forever trusted, the erstwhile slave of a royal patron was ideally placed to act as either power broker or pretender. His elevated status was equally proclaimed with monuments. The Qutb Mosque boasts a tower of victory that doubles as India's, and perhaps Islam's, most massive minaret. As the afternoon sun recedes, visit the Tomb of the second Mughal Emperor Humayun, which was commissioned by his senior wife Haji Begum, in the 16th century. This is an early example of Mughal architecture. The design elements of this tomb – a squat building lighted by high arched entrances topped by a protuberant dome and surrounded by formal gardens, were to be refined over the years to the magnificence of the Taj Mahal.
Day 3: Delhi / Departure
Transfer to the International airport for your onward flight back home.