The capital of India, former capital of several empires in ancient times and one of the oldest continuously inhabited regions in the world. Here we see the largest mosque in India, the war memorial at India Gate, the Red Fort and Humayan's Tomb and take the opportunity to embark on rickshaw rides into the more remote areas to see the Old World lifestyles of locals.
Heading away from the capital, we make route for Varanasi on the banks of the Ganges, a city that has acted as the religious capital of the Hindu faith since its very foundation; with more than 2,000 temples and shrines, mazes of ancient alleyways, domes and towers, Varanasi makes for a fascinating tour destination for cultural exploration. In the "Pink City" of Jaipur - so named for its painted buildings - we come across a diverse array of architectural style as we view palaces and temples and those booking on the February/March will have the chance to attend the colorful Elephant Festival.
Travelers booking in November need not fret at missing out on this magical event; participating in the Pushkar Camel Fair will be more than compensation! Whenever you book, we'll also be exploring the country's largest city, Mumbai, and get our fill of natural and historic wonder in the Ajanta Caves.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Day 2: Delhi, City Tour
Day 3: Varanasi and Sarnath
Day 4: Varanasi - Khajuraho
Day 5: Khajuraho - Jhansi - Agra
Day 6: Agra. The Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
Day 7: Agra - Jaipur (Elephant Festival, March)
Day 8: Jaipur - Amber - Jaipur
Day 9: Jaipur - Jodhpur OR Pushkar
Day 10: Pushkar or Jaisalmer
Day 11: Jaisalmer (OR Pushkar - Jodhpur)
Day 12: Jodhpur OR Luni
Day 13: Jodhpur / Luni - Udaipur
Day 14: Udaipur, Area Tour
Day 15: Udaipur - Mumbai: City Tour - Aurangabad
Day 16: Aurangabad, Ajanta Caves
Day 17: Aurangabad, Ellora Caves - Mumbai
Day 18: Mumbai - Goa
Day 19: Goa, City Tour
Day 20: Goa - Mumbai - Depart.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Breakfast and dinner daily (hotels and local restaurants).
- All transport, sightseeing and entrance fees for sites noted as 'visited' in the detailed itinerary.
- Gratuities for local guides, drivers, restaurant staff, porters.
- Airport transfers for land / air customers arriving / departing on tour dates.
Tour Excludes:
- Tour Leader gratuity, lunches, drinks, personal items (phone, laundry, etc), departure taxes, domestic and international air taxes (if applicable).
- Airport transfers for early / late arrivals / departures or Land
Notes: Only customers. Optional trip cancellation insurance. Our post-reservation trip notes offer further guidance on optional meal costs, shopping, and locally paid departure taxes.
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