Transport

All transfers and sightseeing by an air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type • 1 person Air-conditioned medium car such as Tata Indigo or similar • 2-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or simila

Others

Warm Welcome by Our representative Airport / Railway Station Covering ultimate travel destinations in India Accommodation in standard category of rooms at all hotels Accommodation in hotels on Bed and Breakfast basis. Complimentary Mineral water bottle during your tour is provided in the car. Services of Local English Speaking Guide for sightseeing as per the itinerary Air-conditioned transports per itinerary. Battery Van on one side at UNESCO World Heritage Site, Taj Mahal Local contacts at our associate offices throughout India. 24X7 local support.All currently applicable taxes for hotels and transport

Meals

Daily breakfast at restaurant of the hotel.

Guide

•Professional English Speaking Tour Guides in each cities we aim to support local guides who have specialized and comprehensive knowledge of the regions you visit. We provide English speaking local guides at each destination of your trip, the chosen local guide will strike a great balance between knowledgeable storytelling, humor, and giving you sufficient space and personal time to enjoy the awe-inspiring sites. He will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues. If you were interested in diving deeper into the local culture at a specific site, you can count on your assigned local speaking guide

Accommodation

•Accommodation in 5 and 4,3 Star Hotels. • Check-in Time : Throughout the trip, we request all our hotels prepare rooms in time as per your arrival time, especially if you are reaching the hotel prior to normal check-in time. (In India, normal check-in is at 12:00 hrs, check-out is at 11:00 hrs). This may not be always possible to manage early check-in for you; in that case you won’t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, you can store your luggage and explore the new destination. • Pre/Post Accommodation : if you’ve purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights. We will try our best to provide you same room for entire stay. Internet : Depending on the areas in which you travel, you may have limited access to the Internet. Hoteliers often charge for the connection (hourly or daily). • The style of accommodation indicated is a guideline. On rare occasions, if the suggested hotels are not available due to high demand, we will book similar alternate hotels for you

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Flights

The domestic flight tickets are not included in the package cost. Once you tell us the dates of your travel, we will advise you the exact flight fare. International flight tickets have to be booked on your own, once you book your flight tickets, please share with us your schedule so that we can arrange your smooth pick-up and drop off from airport to hotel on your arrival day and hotel to the airport on the departure day Passports and Visas : All travelers listed on the Participant Information form must be in possession of a valid passport and all relevant visas. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have valid travel documentation, including but not limited to passports and visas, which meet the requirements of immigration and other Government authorities at every destination. If your itinerary includes travel to any other country besides India, please check on visa requirements for each country that you will visit. Any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be your sole responsibility.

Others

•Any airfare (International or Domestic) •Monument entry fees •Any mandatory Gala Dinner on Christmas and New Year Eve •Any item of personal nature viz. Laundry •Charges, telephone bills, drinks, shopping, etc •Any items that is not mentioned under Inclusions

Insurance

Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price. You can organize travel insurance with your preferred insurance company. We recommend World Nomads, a company recommended by Lonely Planet.

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Day 1 Day 1: New Delhi Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: New Delhi Arrival

Upon arrival at Delhi International Airport, our driver will meet you and transfer you to the hotel in Delhi. Day free at leisure. Delhi: Delhi has been the national capital of India for more than 100 years and is an idyllic symbol of the magnificent past and thriving present of India. This city fascinates its visitors with its blend of various nationalities, diverse culture and traditions, heritage of the bygone eras as old as 4th century and modernization of lifestyle and culture - all at once. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.
Day 2 Day 2: New Delhi Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: New Delhi Sightseeing

After breakfast, proceed for Delhi sightseeing tour with first visit to the Jama Masjid - the largest Mosque in India. Visit Chandni Chowk the oldest, biggest bazaar of Old Delhi, explore the narrow alleys, colorful markets and local shoppers. A

and enjoy a rickshaw ride till Red Fort. Here our driver will meet you, drive past Red Fort (a 17th century historical fort in Delhi) and reach Rajghat, a memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. An eternal flame burns on one side of this memorial. Visit the Humayun Tomb, the first garden-style tomb of India. The main highlight of this tomb inspired by Persian architecture is the four garden squares with water passage channels surrounding the tomb. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan, residence of the President of India and India Gate, an archway built in honor of the soldiers who died in World War I. Visit Qutub Minar built by Qutab-ud-din Aibak in 1193 to mark the beginning of Muslim rule in India. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.
Day 3 Day 3: New Delhi - Jaipur (250Km - 5 Hours)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: New Delhi - Jaipur (250Km - 5 Hours)

After leisurely breakfast we drive to Pink city Jaipur by road, passing through rural villages, Aravalli hills and agricultural land. Upon arrival in Jaipur check in to the hotel. Rest of the day is completely yours.
Day 4 Day 4: Jaipur Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Jaipur Sightseeing

Today you go out all day on an excursion, back to Amer fort 11 kms outside of Jaipur the former medieval capital, built by Raja Man Singh the commander of Rajput Akbar army in 1592. This landmark is a splendid representation of Rajput architecture. Enjoy your drive up to the fort passing through some of the oldest house and temple of the old city.

After that thrilling ride youll steady your feet and be awestruck by the marvellous sight before you, marble palaces, mosaics, paintings, mirror works, carvings, mural walls and engravings. When touring Amber fort dont forget to visit 17 century Sheesh mahal (Hall of Mirrors), a chamber decorated with an array of mirrors on the walls and ceiling. The zenana courtyard, is a place you must see. It is a private womens residence designed with one corridor but different rooms so that the Maharaja (King) could visit the wife or concubines of his choice, at his pleasure without the others knowing.

After visiting Amer fort, return to the city en route stop for the picture at Jal mahal (Water Palace), is a five story high palace located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. The four floor stay under the water it is only the fifth floor which is visible.

Your next visit is the glorious City Palace; when you visit you get a feel for the wealth of Jaipurs royal family one of the richest in India. for a beautiful display of intricate craftsmanship see the superb peacock gate which shows off spectacular and bright peacock images at the entrance that will make you go WOW !Visit one of the best museums in India with an art gallery and exhibits of royal costumes and medieval Indian armaments. Admire an exclusive collection of regal costumes and marvellous shawls like the pashmina. In the middle of the place complex stands a pink and white marble paved gallery where the Maharaja conferred with their ministers called the Diwan-I-Khas (Hall of private audience). It is here that you will find what are considered to be the biggest silver object on earth; these are two mammoth silver vessels 1.6 m tall.

Afterwards you visit Jantar mantar a gigantic solar observatory with a brilliant display of Indian architecture that shows the scientific expertise that existed in medieval India. It is made up of some 14 most important geometric devices which track the location of stars, measure time, predict eclipses, as well as earths orbit around the sun. It will be a surprise to you when you see that these instruments which the ancient people made of stone can carry out the same measurements of time and the suns movements as our modern day technology.

Drive past Hawa mahal (Wind Palace) was built so that the royal ladies could view the Royal processions without anyone seeing them. If you have ever seen a giant beehive than that gives you an idea of the look of this five storey building. The Hawa mahal is beautifully decorated with lattice work, has some 953 tiny windows (Jharokhas)

Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 5 Day 5: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (250Km - 6 Hours)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (250Km - 6 Hours)

After breakfast, you will drive to Agra on the way visit Fatehpur Sikri he abandoned city of the Mughal Empire. The city boasts some of the magnificent monuments built during the Mughal Era, which include the Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza and Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chisti. You have time to explore the corners of Fatehpur Sikri before continuing your way to Agra Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: Agra Sightseeing And Dive To New Delhi (200Km -4 Hours)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Agra Sightseeing And Dive To New Delhi (200Km -4 Hours)

Today we wake up early to visit Taj Mahal at Sunrise. Return to the hotel for hot breakfast. Later wevisit Agra fort. Enjoy your drive through the express highway to Delhi. Evening will be at your leisure.

Please note:

During winter Sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal depend on the weather and subject to change according to the visibility

Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 7 Day 7: New Delhi - Varanasi By Flight
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: New Delhi - Varanasi By Flight

In the morning transfer to Delhi airport to catch flight to Varanasi. Our represenative will meet you upon arrival at the Varanasi airport. Transfer to hotel.

Afternoon is free to take some rest.

Varanasi A city of Light , it is said to be one of the oldest inhabited and most exciting cities in theworld, which has been standing the test of time for over 5,ooo years.

Durga Temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga, is one of the popular temples, which is also known asthe monkey temple. Constructed during 18th century by a Bengali Maharani, the temple possessesNorth Indian or Nagara style of architecture.

Visit Dassawamedh Ghat is one of the prominent ghats, situated on the banks of river Ganges. Theghat is visited by Hindu devotees in large number due to the religious significance of ten sacrificed horses. It is believed that ten horses were sacrificed by Lord Brahma to allow Lord Shiva return fromthe period of banishment. Assi Ghat is the southernmost Ghat in Varanasi, situated at the assemblage of Ganges and Assirivers. The ghat is a sacred place as pilgrims offer prayers to a huge shivalingam placed under apeepal tree after bathing in the river.

In the Evening we will visit the Ghats of Varanasi and witness the Ganges prayer. The prayer of 45minutes is a real spectacle. This is a religious ritual worshiping Ganga Maiya (Holy Mother Ganga,).

The sound of hand pumped harmonium, tabla and bells with the fragrance of incense makesenvironment so amazing. The magical content of Prayer cannot be easily explained but it can easilyexperience.

Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 8 Day 8: Varanasi - New Delhi By Flight
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Varanasi - New Delhi By Flight

We will wake up early for Boat ride at sunrise is one of the experiences not to be missed when invaranasi . It gives a glimpse of morning life along the Ghats and stunning views sun rising fromeastern horizon.

After breakfast, you will be transfered to airport fly to New Delhi. on arrival checked into hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: New Delhi Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: New Delhi Departure

After breakfast, you will be transfered to airport for your home

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Luxury India Golden Triangle Tour With Varanasi 9 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Luxury India Golden Triangle Tour With Varanasi 9 Days

Day 1: New Delhi Arrival

Day 2: New Delhi Sightseeing

Day 3: New Delhi - Jaipur (250Km - 5 Hours)

Day 4: Jaipur Sightseeing

Day 5: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (250Km - 6 Hours)

Day 6: Agra Sightseeing And Dive To New Delhi (200Km -4 Hours)

Day 7: New Delhi - Varanasi By Flight

Day 8: Varanasi - New Delhi By Flight

Day 9: New Delhi Departure

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