Special Occasions In North India

Assistance on arrival at Indira Gandhi International airport

Arrive Delhi, the Political Capital of India. Delhi is history, and the monuments are tablets on which the history is written. Every conqueror did his best to possess Delhi and make it his capital. It is not a single city but a combination of eight cities that have been established here from as early as 900 BC to 1930 when the British completed the construction of New Delhi as the capital of Imperial India. It is therefore not surprising that the monuments of Delhi successfully mirror the development of the architectural styles in the country. On arrival, once you have completed the Immigration formalities and collected your baggage, please proceed to the arrival lounge where you will be welcomed by the TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS executive holding a placard who will assist you with a transfer.

Full day city tour visiting Jama masjid, Qutub minar, Gandhi memorial museum with rickshaw ride in Old Delhi

Today proceed for full day city tour beginning with Old Delhi with drive pass to Red Fort to Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India built in red sandstone. Between the mosque and Chandni Chowk is a narrow shop-lined street along which you will be transported by cycle rickshaws on your most exhilarating journey of the tour. Thereafter visit The National Gandhi Museum or Gandhi Memorial Museum, it showcasing the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi. The museum was relocated several times before moving to Raj Ghat, New Delhi in 1961. Conclude your day with a visit to Qutub Minar; being one of the most important landmarks of Delhi, with calligraphy decorated interiors as well as inscriptions of verses of the Holy Quran.

Travel to Alsisar

Assistance on departure at hotel and travel to Alsisar, located in Shekhawati region an 18th-century caravan trade route now known as an open art gallery. Within this heritage, land raises a magnificent and breathtaking 17th-century battle-hardened Alsisar Mahal.

Check in at your hotel

On arrival check in at your accommodation with rest of the day at leisure.

Heritage walk of Alsisar

Enjoy heritage walk to discover the heritage of Alsisar with its magnificent Havelis and cenotaphs. Remaining day free to enjoy the grandeur of the Palace.

Travel to Jaipur

Check out from your accommodation and travel to Jaipur. The first planned city of India is a treasure-trove of culture, art and history, famous for its color, lifestyle and Rajasthani cuisine. It is a city exuding royal heritage and extravagant richness.

Assistance on arrival, afternoon experience textile factory and a visit to a Jewellery shop

Assistance on arrival and check in at hotel, later visit a renowned jewellery shop to witness how precious stones are cut, as well as a textile factory producing unique block printing famous to this region. Evening free to relax.

Full day city tour visiting Amber fort with Jeep ride, en-route photo stop at Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal; also visit to City Palace museum and Jantar Mantar

Morning tour of Jaipur starts with a drive to Amber fort. En-route photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace). The fort complex built of red sandstone and marble boasts of various edifices of prominence like the diwan-i-Aam, Sheesh Mahal, Shila Devi Temple and ‘Ganesh Pol’ gate that leads to private palaces of the royal. The fort presents a beautiful blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Next photo stop at Jal Mahal, built in the mid of the lake. Visit City Palace which boasts to have some of the priceless handwritten Hindu scriptures, miniature delicate paintings, preserved painted ceilings and the elephant saddles, also registered in the Guinness Book of Records to contain the biggest silver objects in the world. The day ends with a visit to Jantar Mantar; the famed observatory is a complex of astronomical instruments chiselled out of stone which provides fairly accurate information to the day.

Travel to Ranthambhore

Morning assistance on departure and travel to Ranthambhore, one of the biggest and most renowned National Parks in Northern India. The park is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of South-eastern Rajasthan. It is considered as one of the famous and former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur, today the Ranthambhore National Park terrain is a major wildlife tourist attraction which harbours various species of mammals, predators, reptiles and avian wildlife.

Assistance on arrival and check in at Hotel

On arrival at Ranthambhore, assistance for check-in at hotel followed by briefing regarding safari timings and Do's and Don'ts during your stay at wildlife destination. Rest of the day free for relaxation. Ranthambhore is one of the biggest and most renowned National Parks in Northern India.

Morning and afternoon shared jeep safari

Wake up early in the morning and prepare for the first game drive; kindly check with the reception in case there is any change in time. Enjoy travelling through the national park in a shared jeep in your dedicated zone. The park is spread over an area of 1,334 sq km, majorly famous for its tigers, providing one of the best locations in India to see the majestic predators in their natural habitat, together with many other reptiles, birds and wild animals. Return to your accommodation after morning safari. Later enjoy another game drive through the National Park in the afternoon, get your chance to explore the diverse wilderness and spot more wildlife.

Travel to Kalakho

Today we travel to enjoy the joyful and worthy blend of ancient traditions and know more about the integral life of the Indian villages as you travel to Kalakho. During this drive you will witness the vibrant villages of Rajasthan, and be surprised by the views of the clay- plastered walls, thatched roofs, old leafy peepal trees, native customs and ceremonies.

Check in at your hotel, heena painting session

On arrival check in at your accommodation, later get a Heena Tattoo from the village ladies with rest of the day free to explore.

Visit a village followed by Jugad ride

Morning, enjoy a farm-fresh breakfast and visit authentic Rajasthani village by Juggad ride, the way locals do and to get an insight in real rural India. Afternoon free to relax or enjoy participating in various activities organised by the palace.

Travel to Agra

Travel to Agra; the home to India's most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. A poem of white marble, the Taj is described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love. The city provides avid glimpses of Mughal architecture. Formerly the capital of the Mughal Empire, the culture and heritage still exists in the bylanes of the city alluring travelers from far ends of the globe.

Assistance on arrival and check in at hotel

Assistance on arrival and check in at hotel. Day free for your own activity.

Full day city tour visiting Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itimad-Ud-Daulah and Marble Workshop

Early morning visit India’s most iconic landmark, the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The epitome of love, standing majestically on the banks of the river Yamuna, was built in the 17th century by the Mughul Emperor Shah Jahan in loving memory of his queen. Made with pure white marble, ornated with semi-precious stones and built around a beautiful four gardens plan, it is universally admired as the greatest achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture. Next visit Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar, made with red sandstone, exhibits a fascinating mixture of Islamic and Hindu styles of artistry. Thereafter visit Itimad-Ud-Daulah Tomb, nicknamed the Baby Taj, said to have a strong influence behind the design of Taj Mahal. On way back, visit Marble factory to witness artisans creating beautiful marble handicrafts whose ancestors had worked during the construction of the Taj.

Travel to Delhi

Morning assistance on departure and travel to Delhi.

Direct departure to airport

Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be assisted by TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS executive for a direct transfer to the airport to board flight for onward journey.