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Duration: 17 Days/ 16 Nights

Essence of India

Duration: 17 Days/ 16 Nights

This 17 days tour itinerary gives you the real essence of North India, Start your journey from imperial Delhi to city of Ganges Varanasi, enjoy the beauty of Taj Mahal & you can even spot a tiger in Ranthambhore followed by colourful cities of Rajasthan and in the end visit our Bollywood capital Mumbai.

Tour Highlights

  • Cycle Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi.
  • Witness Ganga Aarti on the banks of ganga river.
  • Boat cruise on River Ganga.
  • Visit Taj Mahal for the sunrise tour.
  • Sight a tiger in Ranthambore.
  • Jeep / Elephant ride in Amber Fort.
  • Enjoy boat cruise on Lake Pichola

Destinations:

Delhi Varanasi Agra Ranthmabhore Jaipur Jodhpur Udaipur Mumbai

Itinerary
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As you arrive Delhi, you will meet our travel executive after collecting your luggage & passing customs at arrival hall who will assist you with your transfer to hotel.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Delhi.
Meals Included
  • No Meals

Have delicious breakfast at your hotel. Today get excited for a full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid – the largest mosque in India. Enjoy an adventourous Cycle Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi. VisitHumayun's Tomb,Qutab Minar, Raj Ghatand drive through the Lutyens Delhi, India Gate (The war memorial), President's Palace & Parliament House. Evening is at leisure; you can explore the city on your own.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Delhi.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

After a delectable breakfast, depart Delhi airport in time to connect flight to Varanasi. Later in the evening you will be taken to the Bank’s of river Ganges to witness “Ganga Aarti” (Fire ceremony) during sunset.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stat in Varanasi.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Early morningenjoy the boat cruise on River Ganga witness the daily routine of Sadhu’sand to see the cremation ghats. While walking down visit the Durga Temple, Vishwanath Temple& Monkey temple. Later in afternoon you can visit Sarnath – the Buddhist City.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Enjoy a lip-smacking breakfast in hotel. Thentransfer to Varanasi airport in time to connect flight to Agra. Rest of the day is free to relax you can even rejuvenate yourself with a spa session at your hotel.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Agra.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Early in the morning you will visit Taj Mahalfor the sunrise tour. Return to hotel for a delicious breakfast. Later in the afternoon visit the majestic 16th century Agra Fort. You can explore the local markets in evening.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Agra.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

After a scrumptious breakfast depart for Ranthambhore en route visiting Fatehpur-Sikri.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Ranthambhore.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

As dawn breaks, enjoy game drive in Ranthmabhore National Park with chance to see tigers, sloth bears, leopards, and a myriad of other wildlife. Later in afternoon, you can go for a safari that offers even more opportunities to observe these animals in their natural habitat.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Ranthambhore.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Enjoy a delicious breakfast in morning and then depart for Jaipur and check in at hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax, or you can explore the city on your own.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Relish a scrumptious breakfast in morning and then depart for Amber fort - situated atop the Aravali hills, it is the ancient capital of Jaipur and a marvelous example of Rajput architecture. We move up to the fort on Elephant's back and come down in Jeep. In the afternoon you can take a city tour by visiting famous attractions like City Palace,Hawa Mahal also knows as Palace on Winds& Jantar Mantar – a stone astronomical observatory. Evening is free to relax.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

After a delicious breakfast, depart for Jodhpur enroute visiting Pushkar – famous for the annual Pushkar Fair - cattle and religiousfair.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

After breakfast enjoy a guided tour which includes visit to the magnificentMehrangarh Fort - one of the largest Forts in India and majestic Jaswant Thada - white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II in year 1899. Later you can visit the Bustling market of Jodhpur.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Early in the morning, after having breakfast Depart for romantic city of Udaipur en route visiting Ranakpur – famous for its beautiful Jain’s temple. Rest of the day is at leisure you explore the city on your own.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Depart for a full day sightseeing tour of Udaipur- also known as city of lakes visiting marvelous City Palace & Sahelionki Bariwhich was laid for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied as part of her dowry for a princess to Udaipur. In the late afternoon, enjoy boat cruise on Lake Picholaand visit the Jag Mandir Palace.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Depart for Udaipur airport in time to connect flight to Mumbaialso known as the “Bollywood Capital”. On arrival you will be met be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure, you can explore the city on your own.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Mumbai.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

After breakfast depart for half day excursion by motor launch to ElephantaIsland - 9 kms on the sea. These 7th century rock cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are situated on top of a hill on the Island. Afternoon half day city tour in which you will visitPrince of Wales Museum – a legacy of the British Empire, Mani Bhawan – a small museum depicting scenes from Mahatama Gandhi’s life and Gateway of India. Also,you can take a small walk at Marine Drive, you will see the hugeDhobi Ghat(laundry place), hanging gardens, Crawford Market, Victoria Terminus and the Parsee towers of Silence.
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Mumbai.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast

After a scrumptious breakfast depart for transfer to Mumbai International airport in time to connect your onward flight to next destination.

HOTEL COST

CityPremier IPremier IILuxuryComfort
Winter US$ 14,527US$ 13,342 US$ 5,881 US$ 4,530
SummerUS$ 8,256US$ 8,217 US$ 4,708 US$ 3,801
Delhi Oberoi DelhiTaj Mahal Hotel The Lalit The Suryaa
Varanasi Brij Rama PalaceBrij Rama Palace Radisson Hotel HHI
Agra Oberoi AmarvilasITC Mughal Trident Grande Merdure
Ranthambore Oberoi VanyavilasTaj Sawamimadhopur Lodge Nahargarh Treehouse Anuranga
Jaipur Oberoi RajvilasTaj Rambagh Palace Trident Shahpura House
Jodhpur The RaasTaj Umaid Bhawan Palace Ajit Bhawan Park Plaza
Udaipur Oberi UdaivilasTaj Lake Palace Trident Lakend
Mumbai The OberoiTaj Mahal Palace & Tower Trident Nariman Point Fariyas hotel
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Inclusions

  • Share twin accommodation as specified;
  • Transfers & sightseeing by Air Conditioned vehicle
  • Meal as specified in itinerary;
  • Services of English speaking local guides
  • Entrance tickets to the monuments
  • 2 Jeep ride in Ranthambhore
  • Elephant ride in Jaipur
  • Boat in Udaipur (Seat in a boat basis)
  • Boat in Mumbai for Elephant excursion (seat in boat basis)
  • Present applicable taxes as on 1st January. 2025

Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Domestic Airfare
  • Visa fee & Insurance
  • Items of personal nature i.e. laundry, telephone, camera fee, drinks & tips etc.

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