Destinations :Delhi- Shekhawati-Jaipur Ranthambhore National park- Agra- Orchha- Khajuraho -Varanasi

Durations : 16 Nights/17 Days

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DAY 01 : DEPART NORTH AMERICA - Board Singapore Airlines flight for the first segment of your Incredible North India tour.

DAY 02 : En-route - Relax and enjoy the in flight service aboard your flight. Cross international dateline and loose a day.

DAY 03 : ARRIVE DELHI - Arrive in Delhi, India's bustling capital city. You will be greeted with a traditional Indian welcome and escorted to the hotel. New Delhi reflects the legacy the British left behind. The division between New and Old Delhi is the segregation between the capitals of the British and the Mughals respectively. JAYPEE VASANT HOTEL

DAY 04 : OLD & NEW DELHI TOUR - Drive along Rajpath, New Delhi's broadest avenue, to see the India Gate, Parliament House & President's Palace. Visit the colorful and modern Birla Mandir; continue to Qutab Minar & Red Fort, a fortified palace built by Shah Jahan, with its Pearl Mosque and audience halls; Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial; Ashoka Pillar and the mile-long Chandni Chowk Bazaar. This evening enjoy a presentation of Indian dances and music followed by Dinner. BD

DAY 05 : NAWALGARH/SHEKHAWATI - Travel overland to Mandawa offering an opportunity to see the countryside. En route, stop at villages to learn about rural life in India. Roop Niwas Palace is an architectural marvel displaying a harmony between Rajput & European architecture. Owned and operated by the descendents of the royal family with a chance to meet them and see the rich collection of traditional ceremonial costumes and precious arms with jade handles. This evening take a walking tour of the town bazaar or relax by the swimming pool. ROOP NIWAS PALACE. BL

DAY 06 : SHEKHAWATI - FRESCOE PAINTINGS - Often called the 'open air art gallery of Rajasthan' the land of Shekha's owes its name to Rao Shekha who ruled this area for 43 years. The earliest surviving examples of the Shekhawati Frescoes date back to 1750. Majority of the frescoes have been executed on the Haveli's (Mansions), cenotaphs, walls, forts and temples. Tour includes Chokhani, Saraf & Ladia Haveli's. Later visit local villages of Dundlod, Nawalgarh & Mukandgarh to see more examples of frescoes & village life in Rajasthan. Take advantage of optional tour: Camel ride on the sand dunes. BL

DAY 07 : NAWALGARH/JAIPUR - Travel overland to Jaipur, owing its name, foundations and careful planning, to the great warrior, astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Afternoon tour the City Palace, once the formal residence of the royal family, built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Continue to Jantar Mantar, the largest of Jai Singh's remarkable observatories. Its complex instruments, whose setting and shapes are scientifically designed, represent the high points of medieval Indian astronomy. HOLIDAY INN HOTEL BL

DAY 08 : AMBER FORT EXCURSION - Visit the ancient capital of Amber, ascending the Palace Fortress on the back of a gaily-caparisoned elephant. Tour the intricate chambers and hallways of the palace. En route to Amber, photograph the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) built in 1799 AD. Afternoon at leisure to explore this shopper’s paradise. This evening Dinner is at a traditional Rajasthani Haveli (mansion) where you will meet with resident Rajput family and learn about their customs and life. BD

DAY 09 : RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK - Continue on your exciting journey through the countryside to Ranthambhore National Park. The Park is an outstanding example of Project Tiger's efforts for conservation in the country. This afternoon embark on your first game drive to sight the big elusive cats. NAHARGARH FORT. BD

DAY 10 : RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK - Ranthambhore is one of the few preserves where tigers are often seen in daylight. You will take a jeep ride in the morning in search of wildlife. Spend the afternoon exploring the imposing Ranthambore Fort, lake or take an optional evening game safari in park. BL

DAY 11 : RANTHAMBHORE/ BHARATPUR/ FATEHPUR SIKRI/AGRA - Take an optional morning game drive before Breakfast. Experience the great Indian railways on your journey this morning to Bharatpur. Continue overland to Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital frozen in time, constructed by Akbar the Great around 1570. Continue to Agra where no other historical monument has evoked as much awareness and admiration, as the magnificent Taj Mahal. THE JAYPEE PALACE HOTEL BL

DAY 12 : AGRA - Visit the Taj Mahal, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace). Continue to Agra Fort built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. Your afternoon is at leisure to explore the city or utilize your day pass to revisit Taj Mahal by sunset etc. Take advantage on an optional: Discourse on Indian history and culture by an historian. BL

DAY 13 : AGRA/JHANSI/ORCHHA/KHAJURAHO - Board an express train this morning to Jhansi. Drive to Orchha, once the capital of the formidable Bundela kings who ruled over a large tract between the Ganga and Narmada rivers in medieval times. Visit the fort complex consisting of palaces, temples, cenotaphs, and memorials. Raj Mahal or King’s Palace was built by King Madhukar Shah, a contemporary of Emperor Akbar. Jahangir Mahal was built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo in 1606 to commemorate the visit of Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Chaturbhuj and Laxmi Narayan temples are some of the other important religious attractions in Orchha. After lunch continue to Khajuraho, India's unique gift to the world. Of the original 85 temples, 22 survive, enthralling visitors from all over the world. THE HOLIDAY INN. BL

DAY 14 : KHAJURAHO - This morning visit the western group of temples, containing the largest and loveliest temples, including Kandariya Mahadev, representing Chandela art at its best with intricately carved erotic figures, representing life in heaven. Also visit the principal eastern group of temples this afternoon. The temples are noted for their exquisitely carved sculptures. Your afternoon and evening is free to take advantage of optional tours- Sound & Light show at Temples & Tour of Raney Falls. BD

DAY 15 : KHAJURAHO/VARANASI - After a morning at leisure a short flight brings you to Varanasi, a city that cannot be described but only experienced. This religious city is crowded with temples, and its labyrinth of streets with their throngs of people is exciting and enticing. This afternoon's tour includes an excursion to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon, after enlightenment. Here he revealed the eight-fold path, the Buddhist doctrine. Visit the museum and many stupas, ruins and Mulagandhakuti Vihara, containing relics found during the early excavations. THE RADISSON HOTEL. BD

DAY 16 : VARANASI/ DELHI - An early morning boat ride on the Holy River Ganges presents an incredible scene to witness the multitudes of Hindus absolving them selves of sin. This afternoon, fly to Delhi. Enjoy a farewell dinner before boarding your late evening flight. BD

DAY 17 : ARRIVE HOME - Arrive home, bringing with you the timeless mystery and beauty of India.