What Can I See in North India? How to Plan My North India Tour?
North India covers a wide area with Himalayas in its north and Thar Desert in its west. The diverse topography and climatic conditions make it unique with a variety of treasures. It has a large range of attractions from cultural heritage to natural scenery. You could see the architecture wonders, religious shrines and wildlife reserves.
The top one must-see site in North India should be the Taj Mahal in Agra. You could tour it together with Delhi - the capital city and the pink city - Jaipur. These three cities are called golden triangle cities of India, which are quite popular among first time visitors.
The best place to see the mother river of India - the Ganga River is Varanasi where has the direct flights from Delhi or Jaipur. You could join the Ganga Aarti Ceremony in the evening to experience the holy devotion of the Indians to their gods.
If you prefer to discover the history of Sikhism, you could go to the holy city of Amritsar where the largest Sikh shine - the Golden Temple locates.
You could also go to the hill stations in Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Meghalaya to admire the snow-caped Himalayas. To trace the footprints of the Bengal tigers, the Ranthambore National Park should be in your choice.
Amber Fort, Jaipur
Red Fort, Delhi
What Should I Do When Visiting Temples and Mosques in North India?
When visiting the religious sites like temples and mosques, you should dress decently. In most of the cases, you need to take off your shoes. Sometimes the leather items should be avoided too. In some places, women are required to cover their shoulders and head with scarf, and men should wear the long shirts and pants. Photography is not allowed inside some temples. So please do notice the sign of it. During our private North India tour packages, our professional tour guide will remind you of these in advance.
Do I Need to Get Some Vaccinations for North India Tours?
Most of the clients do not need any vaccination for the tour in North India. Only those coming from the Yellow Fever endemic countries are required to have Yellow Fever Vaccination. If you prefer to stay longer in North India, you are advised to take vaccination against Hepatitis B.
What Can I Eat and Drink in North India?
The tap water could not be drunk directly. You are suggested to drink the bottled water or bottled drinks, as it is purified and safe to drink. Please avoid trying some street food, as the hygiene of these food is a big concern. To ensure the tour going smoothly, we suggest you only stick to the cooked foods and some fresh fruits.