Tour Overview
- Reference22345
- TypeCultural Tours, Family Friendly, Golden Traingle, Historical Tour
- Available From05/10/2023
- Available To02/01/2026
- LocationDelhi / Rajasthan / North India
- Departure CityDelhi
- End CityDelhi
- Durations 9 days 8 nights
- LanguagesEnglish
Tour Description
Specially designed for first time travelers to India, Classical India tour takes you through the hubs of Indian culture and heritage. Covering some of the most famous and exotic destinations of the country, the trip is designed to give you a complete traveling experience in terms of shopping, dining, sightseeing and entertainment while giving you an in depth tour of Indian history and culture. In addition to the classic Delhi, Agra and Jaipur that comprise the golden triangle of India, the tour combines the spiritual attractions of the famous Hindu pilgrimage city of Varanasi and the world famous heritage site of the erotic temples of Khajuraho in the mix to give you the perfect experience. On a whole, this trip promises to take you on a walk through some of the most visited and most famous attractions that make India one of the most visited destinations in the world.
Tour Highlights
- 07 nights’ accommodation on mention hotels or similar. 01 night on board in train.
- Assistance on arrival departures.
- Meal Plan - Buffet Breakfast at Hotels Restaurants
- All transfers and sightseeing by AC transportation, driven by friendly chauffer.
- Services of English speaking local guide during the city tour of Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi.
- Rickshaw Ride in Old Delhi to explore Hustle Bustle Market of Chandni Chowk.
- Electronic Van ride in Agra to reach near Taj Mahal.
- Elephant Ride in Jaipur to climb Amer fort.
- Evening Aarti on the bank of River Ganges.
- Boat Ride in River Ganges Varanasi.
- Exclusive shopping tours in local markets to get a feel of real Indian art and culture.
- All applicable Taxes.
Know before you go
|
City |
Standard |
Nights |
|
Delhi |
Hotel Justa Panchsheel |
2 |
|
Jaipur |
Hotel Park Ocean |
2 |
|
Agra |
Hotel Howard Plaza - The Ferns |
1 |
|
Varanasi |
Hotel Amaya |
1 |
EXCLUSIONS: -
- Any air fare.
- Any Lunch/Dinner not specified in the Itinerary
- Any Monument Entrance Fees
- Medical and insurance of any kind.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay/cancellation/hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities
- Personal nature Expenses i.e. Telephone Calls, Laundry, Soft / Hard Drinks, Meals, Tipping etc.
- Camera Fee at Monument
Tour Includes
- Audio guide
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Pick-up and drop off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Special activities
- Transport by air-conditioned
Tour Program
Day 01 – 10 Mar : Arrive Delhi
Meeting and assistance on arrival at the airport, our representative will meet to welcome and escort you by a private chauffeur driven car and transfer to hotel. Delhi, capital city of the Federal Republic of India. It is one of India's fastest growing cities. It has sprawled over the West Bank of the river Yamuna, straddling the river. Delhi blends an historic past and a vibrant present. Delhi has some of the Ǿnest museums in the country. New Delhi was proclaimed the capital of India by the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) & is tree- lined & spacious. Legend has it that the Pandavas, the august heroes of the epic Mahabharata, originally founded Delhi, then called Indraprastha, around 1200 B.C. Present day Delhi is built around the ruins of seven ancient cities. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 – 11 Mar :At New Delhi
Morning after breakfast, proceed to Old Delhi & experience rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk, explore the narrow alleys & colorful markets & local shoppers. Visit the nearby "Jama mosque," which is one of the largest ancient mosque complex of Asia. Then drive past Red Fort built in the year 1648 by Shah Jehan. Visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. After Lunch at a Local restaurant. Later, you will be taken to New Delhi which includes Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. Further we drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. President's House, the ofǾcial residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931, Qutub Minar. After complete your sightseeing, transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03 – 12 Mar : Delhi - Jaipur
After breakast depart by surface to Jaipur, on arrival check in at Hotel. Jaipur Widely known as the Pink City. This city is color washed pink to welcome Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria of England who visited India in 1883 A.D. The city was founded in 1727 A.D by one of the greatest ruler Jai Singh II. Jaipur is surrounded by hills on three sides, crowned by formidable forts and majestic palaces, mansions and gardens. Jaipur is the only city in the world, which is sub-divided in to nine rectangular sectors symbolizing nine divisions of PUSHKAR universe. Jaipur is the Ǿrst planned city designed in accordance with Shilpa Shastra - epochal treatise of Hindu architecture. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 – 13 Mar : In Jaipur
Today after breakfast explore the Pink City with an excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, enjoy the experience of ride on elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing tour of City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum. Jantar Mantar is the largest of the Ǿve observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen, all monuments are located in the vicinity of City Palace Complex of Jaipur. Afternoon is kept free to visit the famous Markets of Textiles, Gems, Carpets, and handicrafts. Jaipur is an ideal place for buying souvenirs. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 – 14 Mar : Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra
Morning after breakfast drive towards Agra. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, (37 kms from Agra), Old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty –Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone in honor of Saint Salim Chisti who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust stability combined with originality. Later proceed towards Agra. Agra - beautifully situated on the banks of river Yamuna. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors from the year 1526 to 1628, remains major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri, all three are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Upon arrival check in to hotel & relax for a while. Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 06 – 15 Mar : Agra – Delhi - Varanasi
Morning after breakfast proceed for the sightseeing tour of Agra visiting Agra Fort, designed and built by Akbar in 1565 A.D., built with barricaded wall of red sand stone; it houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous palaces including the Jahangir Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am, Macchhi Bhawan, Nagina Masjid, Meena Bazar, Moti Masjid, Sheesh Mahal, Musamman Burj where from Taj Mahal is visible in all its beauty from one side of the fort. Rest of day is free for Shopping in local market of Agra. Later visit one of most beautiful among the seven wonders of the world: Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal, the architectural modern day wonder of the world; this monument is a Ǿne example of the fusion of many architectural styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Taj, endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world. Afternoon depart by surface to Delhi railway station to board Overnight train for Varanasi. Overnight on Board.
Day 07 – 16 Mar : Arrive Varanasi
On arrival at railway station meet & transfer to hotel. Later short trip to Sarnath, a popular Buddhist religious site. One of the four most important sacred sites of Buddhism, it has the deer park where Gautama Buddha Ǿrst taught the 'Dharma' after attaining enlightenment. Back to Varanasi, at afternoon for city tour including Alamgir Mosque, also known as Beni Madhav Ka Darera, Dasaswamedh Ghat, popular for evening Ganga Aarti, and the Bharat Mata Temple- positioned in the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith campus. The evening is scheduled for the mesmerizing ceremony of Ganga Aarti, a lifetime opportunity. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 – 17 Mar : Varanasi – Delhi - Depart
Morning after breakfast, check-out from hotel & transfer to Varanasi airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival meet & transfer to hotel Just. Overnight at hotel.
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