Highlights of the Trip
Visit world famous Taj Mahal
Discover the stepwells of Abhaneri
Discover city palace, a major landmark in Jaipur.
A photo stop outside of picturesque Hawa Mahal.
Enjoy sunset from Banaras ghat and experience the spiritual Ganga arti.
Witness beautiful sunrise while enjoying the boat ride at Varanasi.
Visit Sarnath temple – The place where Budhha delivered his first sermon later proceed to visit museum and stupas.
Itinerary
ARRIVAL DELHI
On arrival at Delhi airport, you will be met by our representative who will escort you to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel and rest of the day for relax. In the evening you may explore nearby places on your own. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DELHI-SIKANDRA - AGRA
After breakfast, drive to Agra via Sikandra, the lasting place of Mughal Emperor Akbar. After visit commence your drive to Agra. On arrival, visit Agra fort a historical fort built by Mughal emperor Akbar. Evening is free to explore Agra market at your own. Overnight stay at the hotel.
AGRA - LUCKNOW
Rise early to enjoy a breath-taking morning tour of the Taj Mahal, truly one of the world's wonders. Built in the 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to express his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj took 22 years and 20,000 men to build. Afterward, return to the hotel for breakfast. *Departure from the hotel may be as early as 5:30 am. Visit time may change depending on weather conditions.
After that you will visit the spectacular red sandstone Agra Fort, surrounded by a four-square formal garden (Chahar-bagh) for glimpse for royal Mughal existence. Later, proceed to Lucknow (340 KM/4.5 Hours). On arrival at Lucknow, Check-in at the hotel. Evening free at leisure to relax.
LUCKNOW – VARANASI Train
After breakfast, proceed for tour of Lucknow - a daylong city tour visiting attractions like Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Clock Tower, Rumi Darwaza and British Official Residence. Evening board train for Varanasi (ETD 18:00 / ETA 22:10). On arrival at Varanasi airport transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
IN VARANASI
Early in the morning, drive to Daswamedh Ghat for a sunrise boat cruise on the Ganges River and catch a glimpse of devotees at the prayer. Return to hotel for breakfast followed by guided city tour of Varanasi. The city tour takes you to Banaras Hindu University, Golden Temple and Bharat Mata Temple. In afternoon, continue your adventure to Sarnath (The Deer Park) where the Buddha preached his first sermon and Sarnath Museum. In the evening, enjoy ‘Ganga Aarti Ceremony’ at the Ganges, during which worshippers pray near the water by the light of candles and lanterns. Overnight will be at Varanasi.
VARANASI- DELHI Train
After breakfast, walk with us through the city and see Banaras as Mahashamstana, the great cremation ground. We visit an ashram of a path of tantric non-dualism, well known for their black-clothed renunciants who meditate in the cremation grounds.
You will get a taste of death & rebirth while discussing philosophy as you wander through Kali temple to chai shop, eventually reaching one of the cremation grounds.
After the tour, you will be transferred to Varanasi railway station to board train for Delhi (ETD 15:00 / ETA 23:00 – un operational on Monday and Thursday)
DELHI DEPARTURE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT
After breakfast check out from hotel followed by sightseeing of New Delhi. Visit to India Gate, drive past through government buildings, Humayun’s tomb and Qutub Minar. After visit, you will be provided departure transfer to Delhi airport to connect flight for onwards journey.
- Inclusions
- Exclusions
- Payment Policy
- Cancellation Policy
- Suggested Activities
Accommodation with Buffet breakfast as per the Itinerary in respective cities.
Transportation by airconditioned car with applicable toll charges/Driver allowance as per the itinerary.
The cost is inclusive of lunch on day 4th and dinner on day 5th.
Services of local guide as per the itinerary during sightseeing tours.
Bagru printing workshop in Jaipur
Death and rebirth walk in Varanasi
Evening and morning boat rides in Varanasi
Yoga class in Varanasi
One time monument entrance fees
All applicable government taxes.
Any additional meal, supplements not mentioned in the itinerary.
Any expenses of personal nature such as mini-bar, telephones calls, room service etc. not mentioned in the itinerary.
Any camera fee etc. payable directly at the location.
Any international / domestic airfare
Tips/Porterage during the tour.
- 25% of the full booking amount is required as advance payment at the time of booking acceptance, if not within cancellation deadline.
- 50% of the full booking amount is required as advance payment at the time of booking acceptance, if booking within Two week of the start date.
- Full payment is required One week prior to the start date.
- If cancelled on or 21 Days prior to the start date, the initial deposit amount be forefeited.
- If cancelled on 20-14 Days prior to the Start date, 50% of the full amount or the Initial deposit will be forfeited, whichever is higher.
- If cancelled on 13-7 Days prior to the Start Date, 75% of the full amount or the initial deposit will be forefeited, whichever is higher.
- If Cancelled within 7 days of the Start date, 100% of the booking amount will be forefeited.
- Cycle tour of New Delhi
- In the evening go for a Mohabbat e taj show in Agra.
- Go for a tale across the river tour and explore lesser known but interesting monuments of Agra.
- Visit the Nawab (Viceroy) of Awadh and enjoy tea with him. The head of this aristocratic family will share his historical knowledge, family traditions and his view on modern Lucknow with you.
- Food tour in Lucknow
- Old Delhi walk with food tour and a rickshaw ride.
- Visit Delhi at Dawn.
