Delhi Palaces Ganges - 12 days
Delhi Palaces Ganges - 12 days
Delhi Palaces Ganges - 12 days
12 Days Starting and ending in Delhi
Visiting: Delhi, Agra, Karauli, Dholpur, Jaipur, Varanasi
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 24
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
16 + if accompanied by an adult.
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
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$1580 (USD)
Operator discount: -$181
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Tour Overview
Explore Delhi, both old and new. Tour the legendary Taj Mahal in Agra as well as the beautiful Pink City of Jaipur. Continue on to the incredible architecture in Lucknow and the beautifully colourful city of Varanasi, right on the banks of the holy Ganges.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Location: Delhi
Meals Included: No Meals
Saturday. Welcome to India! On arrival in Delhi we are transferred from the airport to our hotel, where the rest of the day is free to relax or explore as you please. You may wish to visit Akshardham - the largest Hindu temple in the world. This evening we have a welcome meeting at 18:00 at the hotel to meet our guide the rest of the group. Something to look forward to!
Day 2 : Old Delhi
Location: Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in India’s capital. In Old Delhi we see the largest mosque in India - the impressive Jama Masjid. Continue to Humayun’s Tomb and Raj Ghat, the site of Gandhi’s cremation. We also enjoy a thrilling rickshaw ride around Chandni Chowk bazaar. Later we explore highlights of New Delhi including the ceremonial Rajpath and famous India Gate monument. This evening we enjoy our Namaste dinner.
Day 3 : Taj Mahal
Location: Delhi, Agra
Meals Included: Breakfast
Delhi - Agra. Today we travel to Agra, where we stop for lunch before taking a tour of the legendary Taj Mahal, India’s most famous site. This iconic white monument was built by the Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century in memory of his beloved wife. It is perhaps the most extravagant symbol of love the world has ever seen and has no rival. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the sunset fade over this magnificent mausoleum, so make sure you take plenty of photos!
Day 4 : Karauli Or Dholpur
Location: Karauli, Dholpur
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Agra - Karauli/Dholpur. In the morning, we will make our way to the impressive Agra Fort, which boasts some of India's finest Mughal buildings behind its fortified walls.
Continue to either Karauli or Dholpur stopping for lunch en route. In Karauli, we will stay in the beautiful Palace Bhanwar Vilas. An eclectic melding of both Oriental and Art Deco architecture, the heritage-listed hotel was built in 1938 as a family home of the Maharaja of Jaipur.
In Dholpur, we will stay at the magnificent Raj Niwas Palace, which is known for its red sandstone, traditional Rajisthani architecture, and European-style ceramics. It's said that this heritage-listed hotel was built by the Maharaja to welcome HRH Albert Edward, who visited in 1876.
Spend the afternoon at your leisure exploring the grounds, perhaps check out the vintage cars or take a dip in the swimming pools. This evening, you can also opt to attend the evening Aarti (prayer).
Day 5 : Jaipur
Location: Karauli, Jaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast
Karauli/Dholpur - Jaipur. This morning we hit the road towards the vibrant UNESCO listed Pink City of Jaipur. On arrival, we will spend the afternoon on a tour of the illustrious City Palace and the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar Space Observatory, which features 19 separate astrological instruments.
Day 6 : Jaipur Sightseeing
Location: Jaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast
Jaipur. Enjoy an unforgettable experience early this morning with an optional balloon ride over Jaipur. Sail with the wind over the surrounding region and pass above hill-top forts and regal palaces. Later, enjoy a jeep ride to Amber Fort for a guided tour and visit a cotton weaving house for an authentic demonstration of fabric dyeing.
Day 7 : Flight To Varanasi
Location: Jaipur, Varanasi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Jaipur - Varanasi. Early this morning we fly to Varanasi, India's holiest city. You will be transferred to the airport where you will take a flight to Varanasi. On arrival, you will be transferred to our hotel.
Later, we enjoy an evening visit to the Ganges to see the Aarti ceremony. The Ganga Aarti is a ritual performed by use of fire, lamp and chants, on the ghats of River Ganga. We will watch as small lamps are lit with fire and oil, decorated with flowers, and floated onto the River Ganges as a ritual offering for the Indian deity, Ganga.
Day 8 : Varanasi
Location: Varanasi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Varanasi. Rise and shine, for an early morning boat ride along the Ganges River, where you can watch the sunrise illuminate the ancient city. Not only will we experience breathtaking views of the Varanasi Ghats from the water, we will also get to witness locals performing Hindu puja - sunrise rituals that involve prayer, songs and ritual bathing.
Afterwards, we set off on a morning city tour. We will get to visit sites including Banaras Hindu University, Durga Mata Mandir, and Bharat Mata Mandir. Then we visit the Sarnath Temple Ruins and Museum. A holy Buddhist site, Sarnath is said to be the location where Buddha held his first sermon.
Day 9 : Varanasi
Location: Varanasi, Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Varanasi - Delhi. Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight to Delhi. Once in Delhi, you will take a transfer to your hotel, where the rest of the day is at leisure.
Please note: included flight from Varanasi to Delhi varies between morning and afternoon.
Day 11 : Delhi
Location: Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Monday. Our Indian adventure comes to an end today with an included transfer to the airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
3 - 4 star & heritage hotels
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Breakfast daily and 2 dinners
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11 nights 3-4 star and heritage hotels
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Guided sightseeing - Delhi, Jaipur, Chand Baori Step Well, Agra, Lucknow and Varanasi
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Sunrise boat cruise on the holy River Ganges in Varanasi
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Bicycle rickshaw ride in Keoladeo Ghana National Park
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Rickshaw ride in Delhi
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Eonomy class flight: Varanasi to Delhi
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Escorted by an English-speaking Indian tour guide (for groups of 6 or more)
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Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sites
What's Not Included
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International flights and visa
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Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$4-7 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
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Entrance Fees: USD$95-105pp, paid in local currency
Age Policy
16 + if accompanied by an adult.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3 - 4 star & heritage hotels
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What is the maximum group size?
24
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
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