Available Travel Dates:
- 01 October 2019
- 14 October 2019
- 01 November 2019
- 14 November 2019
- 01 December 2019
- 14 January 2020
- 01 February 2020
- 14 February 2020
- 01 March 2020
- 14 March 2020
- 01 April 2020
- 14 April 2020
- 01 May 2020
- 14 May 2020
- 01 June 2020
- 14 June 2020
Inclusions:
- 14 nights Bed & Breakfast accommodation (twin-share)
- Boat ride in Varanasi
- Jeep/elephant ride in Jaipur
- Two sharing Jeep safaris - Ranthambore National Park
- Domestic internal flight (Delhi - Varanasi - Delhi)
- Two Rickshaw rides in Old Delhi & Varanasi
- English speaking tour guide in each city
Exclusions:
- Entrance tickets to monuments
- Gratuity (recommended)
- Food and beverages not mentioned in itinerary
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Accommodation:
- Delhi - Hotel Crowne Plaza Rohini (or similar)
- Agra - Hotel Crystal Sarovar Agra (or similar)
- Jaipur - Hotel Lemon Tree Premier (or similar)
- Varanasi - Hotel The Amaya (or similar)
- Pushkar - Hotel Brahma Horizon (or similar)
- Ranthambore - Regenta Resort Vanaya Mahal Ranthambhore (or similar)
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport you’ll be met by a representative and transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Old Delhi City Tour with Rickshaw Ride
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi by experiencing the Delhi Metro train. Visit Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, and the Spice Market. Stop for lunch then head to Red Fort, Delhi’s most famous monument, standing as a powerful reminder of the Mughal emperors who ruled India. Later, return to your hotel on the Delhi Metro Train. Stay overnight at hotel in Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi / Jaipur - 268 km/5.5 hrs Drive
After breakfast, proceed to Jaipur. After arriving, have lunch and then start a sightseeing tour. Visit City Palace, Jantar, Mantar and the Albert Hall Museum. Later, return to hotel and stay overnight at hotel in Jaipur.
Day 4: Jaipur Tour
Early morning after breakfast, proceed to a sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Direct sunlight on the HawaMahal is one of the most amazing sights to see from outside - stop there for photos. Later drive to Amer Fort and experience the Jeep ride/elephant ride from the old town to reach the Courtyard of Amer Fort. On the way back, visit JalMahal. After sightseeing, stop for lunch, then visit the unique block printing art of Jaipur. Later return to hotel, and stay overnight at hotel in Jaipur.
Day 5: Jaipur / Pushkar - 150 km/2hr45min Drive
After breakfast, proceed to Pushkar. On arrival check in to your hotel. Later visit Pushkar Market, which offers a variety of items, including Rajasthani costumes and puppets, embroidered fabrics, souvenirs, bangles and beads, decorative pieces and accessories and many more handcrafted items.
Day 6: Pushkar
After breakfast go for a camel ride (two-hour round trip). Later proceed to sightseeing tour of Pushkar, where you’ll visit Brahama Temple, Pushkar Lake, and the Savitri Temple. Later return to hotel, and stay overnight.
Day 7: Pushkar / Ranthambore - 300km / 6hrs Drive
After breakfast, you are free to visit the local area. In the afternoon travel to Ranthambore. On arrival at Ranthambore check in at the hotel, and stay overnight.
Day 8: Ranthambore Jeep Safari Excursion
Early morning drive to the Ranthambore Jungle with the naturalist by the Sharing Jeep Safari to spot tigers and wildlife. The safari lasts for three hours. Return to the hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon drive for your second jungle safari to Ranthambore National Park with the naturalist. Later return to hotel, and stay overnight.
Day 9: Ranthambore / Agra - 275km / 6hrs Drive
After breakfast, proceed to Agra. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri, a perfect blend of Indian, Islamic and Persian architecture, built using red sandstone. Later proceed to Agra. Check in to hotel, and stay overnight.
Day 10: Agra / Delhi
Early morning sunrise at TajMahal. The TajMahal, the white marble beauty, was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, MumtazMahal. The monument stands proof for the brilliance of Mughal architecture. (*TajMahal is closed on every Friday) Later return to hotel for breakfast, then visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah. Later drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi check in to the hotel, and stay overnight.
Day 11: Delhi / Varanasi (By Flight)
After breakfast, transfer to the Delhi airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi airport meet and greet with tour representative, and later transfer to the hotel in Varanasi. In the afternoon start a sightseeing tour of Varanasi, and experience the old town by Rickshaw ride. Visit Annapoorna Devi Temple, AssiGhat, Bharat Mata Temple, DashaswamedhGhat, and an evening visit to Ganges Aarti Ceremony. Later drive back to the hotel, and stay overnight.
Day 12: Varanasi (Boat ride Sunrise on Ganges) & Buddhist Temple Sarnath Excursion
Sunrise at the Ganges with a boat ride, and later return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast visit Banaras Hindu University, Sarnath Buddhist Temple, Sarnath Museum, and the Pillars of Ashoka. Your evening is free to visit local markets and stay overnight at your hotel in Varanasi.
Day 13: Varanasi-Delhi (By Flight)
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi Airport meet and greet your representative, and later transfer to the hotel, and stay overnight.
Day 14: New Delhi Sightseeing
After breakfast start the sightseeing tour of New Delhi. Visit Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, India Gate, and Laxmi Narayan Temple. Later return to hotel for a farewell dinner for all group members. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Delhi Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight to your onward destination.
