Overview
India – An Epic Journey with Fascinating Places & Experiences
Tour Highlights
- Trip accompanied by a fulltime English-speaking Tour Director.
- Take a rickshaw and stroll through little-known corners of Delhi.
- Hands painted with henna by a local henna painter in Delhi.
- Lunch at one of the most luxurious restaurants at Hotel Imperial in Delhi.
- Be a volunteer at community kitchen in Gurudwara Bangala Sahib Delhi.
- Hi- tea at Amarvilas with the beautiful view of Taj.
- Discover the stunning Taj Mahal and the magnificent Red Fort.
- Enjoy Jeep ride on the way up to the magnificent Amer fort.
- Blessing ceremony at 200-year-old temple at The Oberoi Rajvilas Jaipur.
- Enjoy Exclusive boat ride on Lake Pichola.
- Watch Bollywood musical show at the Kingdom of Dreams with English translator in Gurgaon.
- Complimentary in-house Yoga session at all resorts.
- Wi-Fi connectivity at all hotels during the stay.
- Wi-Fi enabled vehicle for the entire tour.
Itinerary
The tour shall take you to the Old Delhi where you shall visit the Jama Masjid, Shah Jahan’s last architectural extravagance, the Jama Masjid towers over Old Delhi and is India’s largest mosque. The massive courtyard of the Jama Masjid can hold up to twenty-five thousand worshippers and houses many interesting relics, including an ancient copy of the Quran inscribed on deerskin as well as the relics of Prophet Muhammad, such as a red hair from his beard, his sandals and his footprint imprinted on a marble slab.
The Red Fort- A UNESCO World Heritage Site; a massive red sandstone fort that is octagonal in design with the walls covered with beautiful flower decorations and calligraphy. It is a proof of the glory of the flourishing Mughal Empire in Delhi.
After the visits, return to the hotel and rest of the evening is free to relax at your hotel.
Visit Qutub Minar. World’s highest building made of bricks of about 73 meters of height. The Qutub Minar was built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1193 as a part of a celebration of Muslim dominance in Delhi after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu ruler.
Later, drive past India Gate, – it is war memorial dedicated to the troops of British India, who died in the wars of 1914 and 1919. It is located eastern end if the Rajpath – a formerly known as the Kingsway is about 138 feet in height. You will also drive pass through the Government Building lining the Janpath area on your way to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a famous Sikh Temple is one of the most prominent Sikh Gurudwara, or Sikh house of worship inside its complex.
Have a mesmerizing lunch at a South East Asian cuisine restaurant ‘Spice Routes’ – one of the top-rated restaurants of India.
After visits & lunch, return to the hotel and rest of the evening is free to relax at the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Agra. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel.
Rest of the day is free to relax at the hotel.
Hi-tea at the hotel with the view of the beautiful Taj. After having tea, rest of the evening is free to enjoy the
Stay 2 nights at the Trident Agra Hotel or similar.
Early morning; visit The Monument of Love – Taj Mahal (Taj Mahal Remains Closed on Every Friday). Enjoy battery car ride from the hotel till the gate of Taj Mahal – it is the monument which story of love – Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his deceased wife Mumtaz, it is emblematic of the emperor’s deep love for his wife and the grief he experienced at her passing. The architect of the Taj Mahal was Ustad Ahmed Lahauri and the design is a representative of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles of architecture. It took 21 years for the Taj Mahal to be constructed (from 1632 to 1652) with over 20,000 labourers working night and day.
Upon arrival, check in to the hotel.
Stay 2 nights at the Trident Jaipur hotel or similar
After breakfast, commence drive to Amer Fort, Amer is a town with an area of 4 square Kms located 11 Kms from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur. This magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, built from pale yellow and pink sandstone, and white marble, and is divided into four main sections, each with its own courtyard. The fort has a very rich history which will make it an interesting place to visit. At Amer Fort, enjoy a Jeep ride while going up the fort.
Visit the magnificent City Palace; which is a series of palaces and other buildings, built in the 18th century with a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. The palace complex has several buildings, various courtyards, galleries, restaurants, and offices of the Museum Trust.
Rest of the time is free at the hotel to relax and enjoy in-house amenities or you can also enjoy the Spa & massage with the therapeutic oils which will help you to rejuvenate yourself. (On direct payment basis. For appointment kindly call the hotel spa)
Stay 2 nights at the Trident Udaipur hotel or similar
After breakfast, start your day with the visit of Jagdish Temple, later walk through the alleyways and see the people living their time here.
You will see homes of Merchants, Warrior Communities, and Priest communities etc., Craftsmen making a bronze base for steel utensils, Spice Market, Sreenath Ji (Lord Krishna Temple), Wholesale Vegetable Market and Bridal Wear Market.
Visit Maharana’s City Palace you will be Surmounted by balconies, towers and cupolas towering over the lake, the imposing City Palace is Rajasthan’s largest palace, with a facade 244m long and 30.4m high. Construction was begun in 1599 by Maharana Udai Singh II, the city’s founder, and it later became a conglomeration of structures (including 11 separate smaller palaces) built and extended by various Maharanas, though it still manages to retain a surprising uniformity of design.
Later in the afternoon enjoy an Exclusive boat ride on Lake Pichola and visit to the Jag Mandir.
After visiting the city, return to your hotel.
Return to hotel. Overnight stay at Trident Gurugram hotel or similar.
After breakfast, you will be provided in time assisted departure transfer to Delhi International airport to connect the flight for onwards journey.
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Complete transportation by an Aircon MUV / Aircon Deluxe Tempo Traveller as per the case, all sectors drives, all airports, transfer, hotel transfers and sightseeing details as per the above program.
- In Delhi, arrival - departure transfer + City tour as mentioned in the itinerary is included.
- Vehicle for all intercity transfers, sightseeing and en route visits as indicated in detailed program from Delhi / Agra on Day 4 till drop at Udaipur airport on Day 10 is included.
- Services of fulltime Accompany English Speaking Tour Director from Delhi sightseeing on Day 02 till drop at Delhi hotel on Day 10 is included. (The Tour Director Price includes his hotel accommodation, transportation, meals, air fare and escorting charges during the whole tour. He stays at different hotels other than the clients)
- One-time monument entrance fees during the sightseeing as per the above program are included.
- Take a rickshaw and stroll through little-known corners of Delhi.
- Lunch at one of the most luxurious restaurants at Hotel Imperial in Delhi.
- Hands painted with henna by a local henna painter in Delhi.
- Be a volunteer at community kitchen in Gurudwara Bangala Sahib Delhi.
- Hi- tea at Amarvilas with the beautiful view of Taj.
- Discover the stunning Taj Mahal and the magnificent Red Fort.
- Enjoy Jeep ride on the way up to the magnificent Amer fort.
- Blessing ceremony at 200-year-old temple at The Oberoi Rajvilas Jaipur.
- Enjoy Exclusive boat ride on Lake Pichola.
- Watch Bollywood musical show at the Kingdom of Dreams with English translator in Gurgaon.
- Complimentary in-house Yoga session at all resorts.
- Wi-Fi connectivity at all hotels during the stay.
Excludes
- International Air fares
- Internal Airfares ( can be arranged at the time of booking the tour)
- Visa fees
- Any expenses of personal nature such as drinks, tele / fax calls, laundry etc.
- Any tips to hotel staff, tour director, drivers etc.
- Any meals apart from the ones mentioned above.
- Any visa fee or airport taxes.
- Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as train – flight delays / cancellation / rescheduling, etc and any other situations related to roadblocks, accidents, medical evacuation and natural calamities.
- Any video / camera fees.
- Any expenses apart from the ones above.