Essence of India
Delhi,India
Duration
10 Days 9 Nights TripTour Code
TP2278Description
The Essence of India is a perfect choice for these travellers who would like to see the most significant places for Indian culture as well as admire the beauty of architecture and find out something more about Indian traditions and customs. The tour includes sightseeing of the cities and towns like the capital of India – Delhi, Agra – the place of Taj Mahal, “pink” city of Rajasthan Jaipur and many other interesting places such as typical Hindu town Orcchha and the town of Kamasutra temples Khajuraho. One of the most important places for Hinduism in India which you are going to see on this tour is a city situated on Ganges river Varanasi, which is perceived as the oldest and the most stunning city in the world. The tour is full of attractions and emotional moments which stay long in your memory and bring you closer to the spirituality of India.
Highlights
- AC transport with English-speaking driver
- Taj Mahal sightseeing
- Spiritual City of Varanasi
- Amazing temples and forts
- Jaipur the Pink City
- Kamasutra temples in Khajuraho
- Ganges boar ride
- Ganges boat ride
- Climb the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
- Go on a wildlife safari in Yala National Park
- Tea plantations
- Village tour with attractions
- Explore Old Delhi by rickshaw
- Visit the majestic Jama Masjid
- Discover the Pink City of Jaipur
- Ganges river boat ride
Included
- 3 - star accommodation in hotels with AC, private bathroom and breakfast Varanasi - Delhi flight (15 kg main luggage, 7 kg hand luggage), there are luggage limits, 15 kg - the main luggage, 7 kg - hand luggage English sepaking guide in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Orccha, Khajuraho, Varanasi Breakfast in the hotels Boat ride in Varanasi (morning and evening) Rickskaw ride in Delhi Transport by AC comfortable car. All the transfers are provided as well as pick up and drop off in Delhi.
Not Included
- - meals (except breakfast) - entry admissions to the monuments (80 USD) - tips for the driver (7/10 USD a day) - tips for the hotel staff and the guides - personal expenditures, massage or ayurvedic treatments
Itinerary
Day 1
- After pick up from the central location in Delhi you will be dropped off to your hotel for rest and refreshing.
- After that you can start your Delhi sightseeing tour which will be the first clash with India and a really enormous and busy city.
- The driver will show you the Old Delhi and you will be taken for a memorable and exciting rickshaw ride Chandi Chowk in narrow street of Old Delhi.
- You will be shown places like Kinari bazar – a wedding market where you will be able to see a visual kaleidoscope of colours.
- Next stop will be Jama Masjid (the biggest 400-year-old mosque in India).
- The Rickshaw will take you to the aromatic and really exotic spice market Khari Baoli and stop to take a picture of the Red Fort.
- Later on, visit the cremation place of Mahatma Gandhi.
- After that you will be taken for sightseeing of a few important landmarks in New Delhi such as: India Gate and nearby Raj path where are situated The Parliament house and the Secretariat buildings.
- Next place which is absolutely must is a famous Sikh temple called Gurudwara Bangla Sahib where you can see stunning marble temple complex as well as the kitchen where food is prepared by hundreds of volunteers for the people in need in the name of idea of unity.
- Even 40 thousand people are fed every single day.
- At the end you will be taken to New Delhi centre for a walk and maybe shopping to see the contrast between the Old and New part of the city.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
- After breakfast travel to the pink city - Jaipur.
- Check in the hotel and start sightseeing with the guide.
- First do the sightseeing of the Royal Palace.
- After that do the sightseeing of Hawa Mahal - a characteristic pink wall with more than 1000 small windows and do the shopping at the local market.
- Cooking classes are organised in the evening.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
- After breakfast visit the magnificent fort situated in Amber town near Jaipur.
- Later on stop at the Jal Mahal and take a picture of the beautiful palace on water.
- Next, visit a place where tombs of the Kings of Jaipur can be admired - Gaitor tombs.
- After that you will be taken to the complex of Monkey temples - Galta Gi situated on the picturesque hills.
- Overnight at the hotel.
- Additional attractions can be added on your request; hot balloon ride or rickshaw ride.
Day 4
- After breakfast journey to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri, which is Heritage UNESCO palace and sacral complex.
- Agra is a home for one of the seven wonders in the world the symbol of eternal love The Taj Mahal.
- The monument was built by the emperor Shahjahan in loving memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
- It is located on the banks of Yamuna and brings a huge tourism to Agra.
- Later on, travel to Agra, where you will meet the guide and do local sightseeing of Agra.
- First, you will do sightseeing of the monument on UNESCO list - Agra Fort which is one of the most wonderful forts in India.
- Overnight at the hotel.
- Note - Please note that sightseeing of Taj Mahal depends on the date of arrival.
- Taj Mahal is closed on Friday, so in this case we show The Taj Mahal one day before or late at the sunset or the sunrise.
Day 5
- Visit the symbol of love Taj Mahal with the guide at dawn.
- After breakfast drive to the small Hindu town Orchha.
- Once a princely state, Orchha lies in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh.
- The town of Orchha was founded in 15th century AD and in today's world it is renowned for its numerous temples, palaces and forts.
- Highly popular amongst them are the Jehangir Mahal of Orchha (Classic Mughal architecture), Raj Mahal and Laxmi Narayan temple (mural paintings).
- Overnight at the hotel.
- Note - Please note that sightseeing of Taj Mahal depends on the date of arrival.
- Taj mahal is closed on Friday, so in this case we show The Taj Mahal one day before at the sunset and Agra Fort after breakfast next day ( the order of sightseeing is changed).
Day 6
- After breakfast travel to Khajuraho which is famous for eastern and western group of temples, Khajuraho is known for its cluster of Hindu and Jain temples.
- Under this, you would be visiting Laxmi & Varha temples, Kandariya Mahadev temple and Devi Jagdambi temple.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7
- After early breakfast travel to Varanasi which is the most significant city for Hinduism.
- Check in the hotel and refresh.
- In the evening enjoy a boat cruise on Ganga river watching "Arti" - a spectacular ceremony of offering fire to the Gods.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8
- After breakfast, leave for Sarnath (6 km away).
- Sarnath in the northeast of Varanasi is where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.
- A highly sacred Buddhist religious place, Sarnath lies at the confluence of two rivers-Ganga and Gomati.
- Popular attractions here are Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum and Chaukhandi Stupa.Post that return back to Varanasi.
- In Varanasi, you would be visiting Alamgir mosque, Dashashwamedh ghat and Bharat Mata temple.
- Overnight stay at Varanasi.
Day 9
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- After breakfast you will be dropped to the airport, flight from Varanasi to Delhi.
- Pick up from the airport in Delhi.
- Transfer to the hotel.
- Last shopping in Delhi.
- Overnight in Delhi.
Day 10
- Transfer to the airport in Delhi.
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