Essence of India with Varanasi with domestic flight

5.0 (19 reviews) New Delhi, India
Duration11 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

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.

Options

Car with a personal driver

Duration: 11 days
Maruti Suzuki 6 + 1: bottled water
English-speaking driver
Pickup included

3 star accommodation

3 star hotels
Duration: 11 days
breakfast
Maruti Suzuki 6+1: car with a personal English-speaking driver
attractions : rickshaw ride, boatride in Varanasi, domestic flight Varanasi Delhi
Pickup included

What's included

  • Flight from Varanasi to Delhi (luggage limit: 15 kg main luggage, 7 kg hand luggage)
  • Ricksaw ride in Delhi
  • Bottled water
  • Pick up and drop off in Delhi
  • Accommodation in 3 star hotels as per itinerary (Ac, private bathroom)
  • Breakfast
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Parking Fees
  • Boat ride in Varanasi (morning and evening)
  • Transport by AC comfortable private vehicle
  • Local guides in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Orccha, Khajuraho, Varanasi
  • lunch and dinner
  • Gratuities
  • Tickets to all monuments

What to expect

Day 1: Delhi
  1. Swaminarayan Akshardham
    2h
    Day 1: Company representatives will pick you up from the hotel or another central location in Delhi. After fresh up enjoy local sightseeing of places like modern Hindu temple Akshardham.
  2. Jama Masjid
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit The Old Delhi travelling by rickshaw and stop for sightseeing of the Jama Masjid and the other monuments. Ride through the busy market of Old Delhi
  3. Red Fort
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Stop at The Red Fort to take a picture with a possibility of sightseeing
  4. Raj Ghat
    30m
    Visit the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi
  5. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
    1h
    Visit one of the most popular Sikh temples in Delhi as well as the canteen where the meals are prepared for thousends of people every day..
Day 2: New delhi
  1. India Gate
    1h
    After breakfast enjoy sightseeing of New Delhi. Visit places like The India Gate and Diplomatic District where you can see The Parliament House, Secretarial Buildings.
  2. Lotus Temple
    2h
    Visit the temple of all the believes and faithes in the shape of Lotus flower
  3. Humayun's Tomb
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the famous Mugal tomb on Unesco site. Admire unique architectre of the monument
  4. Qutub Minar
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    See the biggest brick minaret in India on Unesco site as well as the complex of mosques
Day 3: Jaipur
  1. Monkey Temple
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    On the way to Jaipur do sightseeing of a beautiful complex od the temples where lots of monkey live
Day 4: Jaipur
  1. Amber Palace
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    After breakfast meet the guide and do local sightseeing of the city. Visit places like Amber fort - a magnificent fort palace situated among hills
  2. Jal Mahal
    30m
    Stop for a picture at The Water palace.
  3. Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Breeze
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Stop for the picture at the Palace of wind - a characteristic wall with more than 1000 tiiny windows with the possibility of sightseeing the place from inside.
  4. The City Palace
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Vist the City palace complex - the museum and royal exhibitions.
  5. Royal Gaitor Tumbas
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit beautiful tombs of the royal family situated among the hills in a very quiet place.
Day 5: Agra
  1. 2h · Admission ticket not included
    On the way to Agra do sightseeing of the palace complex in an abandoned city Fatehpur Sikri.
  2. Agra Fort
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Afte breakfast do sightseeing with a professional guide of a beaautiful fort in Agra.
Day 6: Agra
  1. Taj Mahal
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the symbol of love Taj Mahal with a guide at the sunrise. After that come back to the hotel for breakfast.
  2. 2h · Admission ticket not included
    After breakfast drive to the small Hindu town Orchha and do the local sightseeing of the town which is famous for temples and beautiful medival palaces.
Day 7: Khajuraho
  1. 3h
    Visit the Rama temple and a palace where you can admire the town view. Spend some leisure time in the town.
Day 8: Khajuraho
  1. Khajuraho Temples
    5h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the western and eastern complex of the temples which are on UNESCO site.
Day 9: Varanasi
  1. Ganga Aarti
    2h
    Watch a spectacular ceremony of giving fite to the gods - Aarti at Ganges river.
Day 10: Varanasi
  1. Varanasi Boat Booking
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy a morning boatride at Ganges river and observe the famous ghats, temples and cremations.
  2. Sarnath
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Leave for Sarnath (6 km away). Sarnath in the northeast of Varanasi is where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Popular attractions here are Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum and Chaukhandi StupIn Varanasi.
  3. Alamgir Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit a famous Varanasi mosque
Day 11: Varanasi
  1. 4h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport in Varanasi. Flight from Varanasi to Delhi. Pick up from the airport in Delhi and drop off to the hotel or another location in Delhi.

    Limit for the main luggage is 15 kg, hand luggage 7 kg.

    1 kg extra costs 5 USD.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

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Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Dress properly to the temples and mosques (arms and legs must be covered)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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