Itinerary
Days
1-2 Delhi Days 3-4 Jaipur Days
5-6 Agra Days 7-8 Varanasi
Day 9 Depart
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Heart
of India
9 days
 Days
1-2: Arrive Delhi and transfer to your hotel.
On Day 2 your morning sightseeing of Old Delhi includes Jama Masjid
(Shah Jahan’s great mosque) & Chandni Chowk. In the
afternoon continue to New Delhi to visit the mighty Qutb Minar,
the unique lotus shaped Bahai Temple, India Gate and the Sikh
Temple at Bangla Sahib. In the evening enjoy dance & a traditional
Kashmiri dinner.
Days
3-4:
In Jaipur soak up the atmosphere as you stay in the ex-summer
home of the Thakurs of Bissau, decorated with artifacts of pre-independence
days. Afternoon visit Pink City which includes Hawa Mahal : the
palace of winds (Photo-stop), Jantar Mantar : the observatory
on stone and the City Palace Museum which contains the original
collection of the Maharajas of Jaipur. On Day 4 take a morning
excursion to Amber Fort - Palace of the Kuchchawa rulers, traditionally
approached on elephant back.
Days 5-6: Morning
drive to Agra, stopping en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri, a city
built in red sandstone by Emperor Akbar to commemorate the birth
of his son. Dawn is the best time to visit India’s most
iconic monument - the Taj Mahal, regarded as one of the Wonders
of the World, built by Emperor Shahjahan in pure white marble
in memory of his beloved Mumtaz Mahal. Late afternoon transfer
to the station for the overnight train to Varanasi.
Days 7-8: On arrival
there is time to freshen up in the hotel before visiting one of
the most sacred sites of Buddhism – Sarnath, where the Buddha
gave his first sermon and which has long been a center of Buddhist
art and teaching. Known as the City of Light, founded by Shiva,
Varanasi is India’s most sacred city and literally thousands
gather daily to bathe in the waters of the holy mother Ganges
– a dawn boat ride is the best way to watch the city come
to life. In the evening discover something of traditional Indian
music by the main ghat.
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Tour
Costs
PRIVATE
DEPARTURES
2 people - USD 2160 p/p
3 people - USD 2070 p/p
4 people - USD 1970 p/p
5 people - USD 1820 p/p
6 people - USD 1780 p/p
single supplement:
USD 507p/p |
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Delhi
The symbol
of old India and new - ancient forts and tombs, memories of
the colonial era and modern office blocks - mosques and temples,
bazaars and designer stores. |
| Jaipur
The"Pink City" of the "Palace
of the Winds" and bazaars filled with jewelry and textiles.
Working camels still roam the streets. |
Agra
Emperor Akbar's magnificent Red Fort dominates central Agra
whilst the Taj Mahal justifies its role as the most emotive
icon of India. |
Fatepur
Sikri
Emperor Akbar's deseerted palace complexis one
of India's architectural masterpieces. |
Varanasi
A mystical world of tradition and ritual - the
heart of the Hindi faith. |
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| Included
in the Tour Cost:
• Transportation
• Accommodation as mentioned
• Meals as per itinerary (8 breakfasts, 1 dinner)
• English speaking guides
• sightseeing as indicated including entry fees
• Airport transfers
Not included in the Tour Cost:
• Flights & airport taxes
• Drinks
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Meals other than specified
• Visa & passport fees
• Airport taxes
• Personal expenses
• Tips & gratuities
• Personal travel insurance
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Costs arising from events outside the control of Asian Footsteps
or its agents - including the delay or extension of a trip due to
weather, equipment failure, illness, or other causes beyond our
control. No refunds can be made for any unused services or accommodation
on the trip.
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