Heart & Soul of India
Heart & Soul of India
Heart & Soul of India
18 Days Starting and ending in Delhi, India
Visiting: New Delhi, Varanasi, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Ajanta, Ellora, Udaipur, Ranakpur Jain Temple, Jodhpur, Pushkar, Jaipur, Abhaneri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AGORA157
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Physical rating:
Low, MODERATE
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegans, Vegetarians, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Tour operated in:
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$3114 (USD)
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Tour Overview
Experience the Heart & Soul of India on this private tour. Begin in Delhi with a city tour of both old and new Delhi before flying to the holy city of Varanasi for a boat ride along the Ganges and visits to Banaras and Sarnath. Explore Mumbai's Elephanta Caves and enjoy a city tour before heading to Aurangabad to visit the Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur, discover Jodhpur's Mandore, visit Jaipur's Amber Fort and Pink City bazaars, witness the Taj Mahal at sunrise in Agra before returning to Delhi.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Arrive DelhiOn arrival at IGI airport assistance and transfer to hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
DelhiBreakfast at hotel, city tour of Delhi. Visit Old Delhi which include Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market. Enjoy Cycle Rickshaw ride. After lunch visit New Delhi which includes Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb, Lotus Temple. Drive thru VVIP areas which includes President House, Parliament house, India Gate & War Memorial within India Gate.Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Varanasi
Location: Varanasi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Delhi - Varanasi (flight)Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi one of India's oldest and holiest cities.Evening boat ride to witness the the magical Aarti Ceremony performed at Dasashwamedh Ghat.Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Varanasi
Location: Varanasi
Meals Included: Breakfast
VaranasiEarly morning boat ride and Ghat visit along the Ganges and catch the scene of devotees bathing and praying in the sacred water. Breakfast at hotel. City tour of Varanasi visit World famous Benaras Hindu University, The Ramnagar Fort Palace. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath one of the three holiest sites for Buddhists where the Buddha delivered his first sermon in 528 BC. There are many temples here, representing the many cultures where Buddhism is the dominant religious philosophy.Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 : Mumbai
Location: Mumbai
Meals Included: Breakfast
Varanasi - Mumbai (flight)Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai the commercial capital of India. On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel. Rest time free for personal activities relax, you can take a walk to have a glance of the city, visiting local markets and restaurants.Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 : Mumbai
Location: Mumbai
Meals Included: Breakfast
MumbaiBreakfast at hotel. Drive thru Marine Drive one of the most beautifully laid boulevards in the city. Parliament House, the Maharashtra State Assembly (view from outside), Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), formerly Victoria Terminus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (view from outside). Visit Dhobhi Ghat to see the city's famous open-air laundry in action, Prince of Wales Museum (Monday closed), a heritage museum comprises of a number of ancient artifacts, Mani Bhawan, also known as Gandhi Museum, here Gandhi laid the foundation for many independence movements. Mount Mary Church, an ancient church, built in 1640 and then rebuilt in 1761, The Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount is also an important religious place in Mumbai. In the evening, visit Iskcon Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, the architectural splendour of the ISKCON Temple is adorned with murals and sculptures.Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 : Mumbai
Location: Mumbai, Aurangabad
Meals Included: Breakfast
Mumbai – Aurangabad (flight)Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to board the flight for Aurangabad. On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel.Later visit Bibi ka Maqbara Built by Azam Shah in 1678, a son's loving tribute to his mother. Also visit Panchakki - which literally means 'Water Mill'. It receives water from an underground channel, with its source being 6 km away in the mountains.
Overnight at hotel
Day 8 : Aurangabad
Location: Ajanta, Aurangabad
Meals Included: Breakfast
Aurangabad – Ajanta (105kms/ 2 hrs approx one way)Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion to Ajanta Caves (Monday closed). The Buddhist Caves of Ajanta were discovered by the British officers in 1819 while tiger hunting. The Caves at Ajanta are older than those at Ellora, which date from about 200 B.C to 650 A.D. Thirty beautiful Buddhist Caves with mesmerizing sculptures and paintings depicting Buddha's life as well the lives of the Buddha in his previous births. Five of these Caves are Chaityas (Place of worship) while the other twenty-five are Viharas (monasteries). Ajanta Caves are divided in two categories based on two schools of Buddhist thought - Hinayana Caves and Mahayana Caves.Evening back to hotel in Aurangabad for overnight stay.
Day 9 : Mumbai
Location: Ellora, Aurangabad, Mumbai
Meals Included: Breakfast
Aurangabad – Ellora (36kms/ 1 hrs approx one way) / Mumbai (flight)Breakfast at hotel, excursion to visit Ellora, a UNESCO World heritage sites (Tuesday closed). It houses 34 monasteries and temples with some exclusive uninterrupted sequence of monuments that date back from 600 to 1000 AD. Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana. On way back visit Daulatabad Fort one of the most powerful forts of the medieval Deccan.After sightseeing transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai. On arrival at Mumbai airport assistance and transfer to hotel.Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Udaipur
Location: Udaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast
Mumbai - Udaipur (flight)Breakfast at hotel transfe to airport to board flight for Udaipur. On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel. Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by folk dance show "Dharohar" at Bagore ki Haveli.Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Udaipur
Location: Udaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast
UdaipurBreakfast at hotel full day city tour of Udaipur, visiting Fort, Palaces, Havelis, Gardens, Temples. Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola.Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Jodhpur
Location: Ranakpur Jain Temple, Jodhpur
Meals Included: Breakfast
Udaipur - Jodhpur (265kms/ 5hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Jodhpur. En route visit either Ranakpur Jain Temple or Kumbhalgarh Fort as per your interest. Continue drive to Jodhpur, check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax and personal activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 : Jodhpur
Location: Jodhpur
Meals Included: Breakfast
JodhpurBreakfast at hotel full day city tour visiting the attraction like Mehrangarh fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace visiting area & Museum. Later excursion to visit Mandore temples, Chhatris & gardens.Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 : Jaipur
Location: Pushkar, Jaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast
Jodhpur - Pushkar - Jaipur (330km/ 6hr approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Jaipur via visiting Pushkar. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest time free mnd easy to relax and visit the local market with your driver. As per your interest wrap up your day by watching Bollywood movie at the opulent Rajmandir Cinema. Overnight at hotel Taj Rambagh Palace or The Oberoi Rajvilas Palace.Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 : Jaipur
Location: Jaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast
JaipurBreakfast at hotel. Visit the majestic Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort. Enjoy Jeep ride at Amber Fort. Later visit the city monuments including City Palace, Observatory, Palace of Winds, Albert Hall Museum and Birla Temple.Overnight at hotel.
Day 16 : Agra
Location: Abhaneri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
Meals Included: Breakfast
Jaipur - Abhaneri - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (245kms/ 5hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Agra enroute visit Abhaneri a small village popular for the amazing step wells and Hindu Temple. Further drive and visit Fatehpur Sikri the 16th century ghost town. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening watch live show Mohabbat the Taj.Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 : Agra
Location: Agra, New Delhi
Agra - Delhi (204kms/ 4hrs approx)Sunrise visit Taj Mahal followed by breakfast at hotel. Later visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb.Afternoon drive to Delhi check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.Overnight at hotel.
Day 18 : New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Delhi - Departure (flight)Breakfast at hotel as per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
What's Included
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Government taxes.
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Breakfast
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17 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
4-Star hotels
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Deluxe Air-conditioned private vehicle with English speaking chauffeur as per tour program.
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Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary
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English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city).
What's Not Included
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Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
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Delhi - Varanasi - Mumbai - Aurangabad - Mumbai - Udaipur flight fare approx INR 25500 per person.
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Camera charges at monuments
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Meals other than mentioned in inclusions.
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Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
Check out our Q&As
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No. You have to apply for Indian Visa yourself. TOURIST VISA is mandatory for Foreign Nationals to travel India.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes. Please check same on your international ticket
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD, EURO, GBP, JPY, CNY, RMB, SGD, CAD, AUD are accepted at most of the tourist shops. These currencies can easily be changed into local currency INR from money changer at the airport, in cities, and at hotels.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We conduct our business fairly, with honesty, integrity and transparency. We deliver what we promise, and only promise what we can deliver.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Less than 10 person group only driver will be your companion. We use local government licenced tour guide in each cities for sightseeing tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We do not operate tour on sharing
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We are completely flexible in changing the travel dates, until we dont have to bourne any penalty levied by hotels/airline.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
5 Yeas
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, you will support NGO and schooling for kids in villages.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We operate private tour/activity only for your group. Hence if you missed to join and tour departed, we can coordinate and you can join the tour from the nearest point.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Iitnerary and confirmation vouchers
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Face masks provided for travelers. Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff. Gear/equipment sanitized between use. Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized. Regular temperature checks for staff. Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Free Date Changes
Agora Voyages allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 30 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Agora Voyages allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform agora voyages, 30 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Agora Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 15 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of agora voyages charges.
Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Standard Operating Protocol issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI
Face masks provided for travelers.
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff.
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized.
Regular temperature checks for staff.
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons.
Gear/equipment sanitized between use.
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