8 Day GT + Varanasi Tour

Package Overview

International or Domestic Airfare (Internal flights cost approx. $100 each)
Video Camera fees
Personal Expenses (tips, porterage, phone, internet, beverages)
Travel insurance, Visa etc.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Delhi NCR

  Arrive Delhi in the afternoon or evening/night, depending on flight schedules (Standard check-in time is at 2 pm). You're greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

• Day 2 : Delhi NCR

  Start your journey of Incredible India with a visit to the Old walled city in the morning. Drive pass the 17th century imposing Red Fort, take a traditional cycle rickshaw ride in the back streets of Chandni Chowk selling an extraordinary variety of items like., dress material, spices, jewellery & perfumes and mouth-watering food delicacies (parts of bazaar is closed on Sundays). From here you visit the India’s largest mosque, Jama Masjid. In complete contrast to the noise and crowds of Old Delhi, is Raj Ghat, a simple and stunning memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
  
  Afternoon: Explore New Delhi, which is a blend of ancient & pre-independence India. Visit the exquisite Humayun’s Tomb, built in 1570 is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. Sightseeing will also include drive past the Lodhi Garden, Safdarjung's tomb, the elegant government buildings designed in blend of Indian and European styles - the India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Presidential Palace.

  • Hotspots : India Gate

• Day 3 : Delhi NCR / Varanasi

  Check out from your hotel after breakfast and transfer to the airport to board your flight.
  
  Arrive Varanasi in the early afternoon and transfer to your hotel.
  
  Afternoon: Explore India’s most sacred city for Hindu’s, which is the oldest living city in the world. During the visit to the Old city you will share space with Cows, Scooters etc. and walk through the narrow alleys where every street corner has roadside shrine or temple and vendors selling garlands, incense sticks and other items used in worship.
  
  Evening: Enjoy a boat ride on the river Ganges to witness Oil lamp Aarti (prayer) performed by the priest on the banks of the river.

• Day 4 : Varanasi / Agra

  Early morning: The best way to experience the life in Varanasi is to tour the Ganges in a country boat at sunrise as early morning life in this city revolves around the Ghats (River front). You will see Pilgrims, yogis and mystics flock to the ghats, to take a cleansing dip in India's holiest river, practice yoga, meditate, or washing clothes and vessels. Return to your hotel after the tour to relax & pack.
  
  Check out from your hotel after breakfast and transfer to the airport.
  
  Important: Varanasi to Agra direct flight only operates thrice a week on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays. All other days, one hour flight back to Delhi and drive approx. 4 hours to Agra.
  
  Arrive Agra in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel.
  
  Late Afternoon/Evening: Visit the fabled Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal was built in the year 1652 AD by Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22,000 skilled craftsmen 22 years to create this spectacular white marble mausoleum. You will stay at Taj Mahal until sunset to see the white marble reflect the nuances of the changing light from the sun.
  
  Please note the Taj Mahal is closed for public viewing every Friday. In case this day is a Friday, then Agra sightseeing will be re-arranged at no extra charge so that you visit Taj Mahal on Saturday morning.

• Day 5 : Agra

  Morning: Visit Agra Fort, it’s first red sandstone fort of North India was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in the year 1565. Its royal audience halls, immense stone courtyards, marble mosque and the private royal chambers give us a glimpse of the grandeur and talent for combining defensive architecture with beauty and design of the Mughal Empire.
  
  From here drive to Itmad-ud-Daulah, regarded as an imminent precursor of the Taj Mahal. This memorial was built in the year 1628 by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir's gueen as a memorial to her father. Like the Taj it has amzingly intricate 'Pietra Dura' inlay and lattice marble screens.
  
  Afternoon: You’re at leisure to enjoy your hotel. You have option (no extra charge) to visit Emperor Akbar’s tomb at Sikandra. In the tradition of all Mughal emperors, the tomb was begun by Akbar but completed by his son Jehangir. Woven into the Mughal garden tomb format, are Akbar’s ideas of Din-I-Ilahi, a universal religion combining beliefs from Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. The stone was quarried from near Fatehpur Sikri and the great gateway has magnificently bold polychrome inlay in geometric and floral patterns. The four minarets crowning its corners are an innovation in tombs, later seen at the Taj Mahal. The calligraphy on the monument is exceptional

  • Hotspots : Itmad-Ud-Daulah, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri

• Day 6 : Agra / Jaipur

  Early Morning: You're at leisure at your hotel with option (no extra charge) to visit the Mughal garden of Mehtab Bagh, which is located across from the Taj Mahal on the other side of the Yamuna River. Enjoy a walk and view the Taj Mahal from across the river.
  
  Check out from your hotel after breakfast and proceed on the drive to Jaipur.
  
  On the way, stop at Fathepur Sikri, the deserted city. This one of the world's most perfect ghost cities and a marvel of design and construction. It was conceived and bult by Emperor Akbar, one of the most enlightened rulers of his time. Built in 1571, it is a synthesis of the flourishing styles of the Persian courts and the prevailing Hindu Islamic trends. Today its pristine red sandstone buildings are as perfect as when they were first chiseled. The masterpiece of this remarkable monument is the Jewel House of the Diwan I Khas. Architecturally extraordinary, the four doorways lead into a single storey room where a huge central pillar carved to baroque richness, supports a seat reached by mid air walkways. After the tour, continue your journey to Jaipur.
  
  Arrive Jaipur in the evening and check in to your hotel.

  • Hotspots : Taj Mahal, Mughal Garden

• Day 7 : Jaipur

  Morning: A visit to the Amber Fort. Its forbidding exterior belying a bejeweled interior whose richness reflects the sumptuous styles of the surrounding Mughal courts. An Elephant ride takes you up to the fort and Jeep/Car brings you down the fort (Both ways Jeep/Car ride option available).
  
  From here visit the City Palace, a series of open courtyards, simple stables and buildings leading to the richly decorated royal rooms. The museum within the palace house a fabulous collection of textiles, carpets, manuscripts and costumes from the personal collection of the royal family; Hawa Mahal, also known as the ‘Palace of Winds’ and the fascinating Jantar Mantar Observatory is an astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century.

  • Hotspots : Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, City Palace

• Day 8 : Jaipur / Delhi NCR

  After leisurely breakfast, proceed on drive back to Delhi.
  
  Note: You have option to travel by air from Jaipur to Delhi (flight cost extra). If you prefer air travel on this sector then let us know at time of booking, otherwise we will book standard road travel service.
  
  Arrive Delhi. Your vehicle and driver are at your disposal until your evening departure transfer to the airport. You can visit Dilli Haat, a contemporary art and crafts market that offers a wonderful collection of Indian handicrafts.
  
  Evening: You are transferred to the international airport to board your flight to onward destination.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers

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Exclusions

• International or Domestic Airfare (Internal flights cost approx. $100 each)
• Video Camera fees
• Personal Expenses (tips, porterage, phone, internet, beverages)
• Travel insurance, Visa etc.

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Package Start From

• New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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