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Heart & Soul of India

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
18 days and 17 nights
India (New Delhi, Varanasi, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Agra)
India (New Delhi)

Description

Witness 5,000 years of spectacular history and a colorful kaleidoscope of cultures, religions and landscapes. From the spectacle of Mughal monuments in Delhi, visit the sacred city of Varanasi and the River Ganges. Fly onward to the flourishing commercial city of Mumbai, and move on for a taste of the life of the Maharajas at the forts and palaces of Udaipur, Jodhpur & Jaipur. Finally reach the Imperial city of Agra to see the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal.
Witness 5,000 years of spectacular history and a colorful kaleidoscope of cultures, religions and landscapes. From the spectacle of Mughal monuments in Delhi, visit the sacred city of Varanasi and the River Ganges. Fly onward to the flourishing commercial city of Mumbai, and move on for a taste of the life of the Maharajas at the forts and palaces of Udaipur, Jodhpur & Jaipur. Finally reach the Imperial city of Agra to see the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal.

Category

 
3 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 5 Stars
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Program

Day 1:
Arrive Delhi
On arrival at IGI airport assistance & transfer to hotel. Rest time free to relax.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Delhi
Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 3:
Delhi - Varanasi
Transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi. Arrival transfer to hotel. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 4:
Varanasi
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit. Visit Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple & Sarnath Temple complex.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 5:
Varanasi - Mumbai
Transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai. Arrival transfer to hotel. Rest time for personal activities.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 6:
Mumbai
Morning excursion to Elephant caves (Monday closed). Later city tour visiting CST, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan & Dhobhi Ghat.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 7:
Mumbai - Aurangabad
Transfer to airport to board flight for Aurangabad. Arrival transfer to hotel. Visit Bibi ka Maqbara, Panchakki & Aurangabad Caves.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 8:
Aurangabad
Full day excursion to Ajanta which house 30 rock-cut cave from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE. Drive back to Aurangabad.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 9:
Aurangabad - Mumbai
Excursion to visit Ellora Caves, Grishneshwar Temple & Daulatabad Fort. Transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai. Arrival transfer to hotel, check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 10:
Mumbai - Udaipur
Transfer to airport to board flight for Udaipur. Arrival transfer to hotel. Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 11:
Udaipur
Visit City Palace, few havelis, temples, royal gardens & markets. Evening watch Dharohar folk dance show.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 12:
Udaipur - Jodhpur (265kms)
Drive to Jodhpur enroute visit either Ranakpur Jain Temple. Arrive Jodhpur check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 13:
Jodhpur
Visit Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace & Museum, Mandore Temples, Gardens & Cenotaphs.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 14:
Jodhpur - Jaipur (330kms)
Drive to Jaipur enroute visit Pushkar lake & temples. Arrive Jaipur check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 15:
Jaipur
Visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla temple & local market.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 16:
Jaipur - Agra (245kms)
Drive to Jaipur enroute visit Abhaneri step wells & Fatehpur Sikri Fort & Palace complex. Arrive Agra check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 17:
Agra - Delhi (204kms)
Sunrise visit Taj Mahal, Agra & Baby Taj. Drive to Delhi check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 18:
Delhi - Departure
Departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: B.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 17 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Delhi - Varanasi - Mumbai - Aurangabad - Mumbai - Udaipur flight
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4 StarsNew Delhi   New Delhi - Delhi Airport or your hotel in the city
2 4 StarsNew Delhi
3 4 StarsVaranasi
4 4 StarsVaranasi
5 4 StarsMumbai
6 4 StarsMumbai
7 4 StarsAurangabad
8 4 StarsAurangabad
9 4 StarsAurangabad
10 4 StarsMumbai
11 4 StarsUdaipur
12 4 StarsJodhpur
13 4 StarsJodhpur
14 4 StarsJaipur
15 4 StarsJaipur
16 4 StarsAgra
17 4 StarsNew Delhi
18   New Delhi

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 star hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
New DelhiMadhuban Hotel/ Emarald Hotel or similarThe Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket or similarLe Meridien/ The Claridges or similar
VaranasiMeraden Grand/ Amaya Hotel or similarRivatas by Ideal/ Palace On Ganges or similarRamada JHV/ Radisson Hotel or similar
MumbaiHotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil or similarSun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel or similarTrident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central or similar
Aurangabad7 Apple Hotel Aurangabad / Ginger Aurangabad or similarAmbassador Ajanta / VITS Hotel or similarWelcomHotel Rama International/ Lemon Tree Hotel or similar
UdaipurLake Pichola Hotel/ Jaiwana Haveli or similarHotel Lakend/ Amet Haveli or similarAurika, Udaipur - Luxury by Lemon Tree Hotels/ Trident Udaipur or similar
JodhpurDevi Bhawan/ Pal Haveli or similarThe Ummed/ Ranbanka Place or similarWelcome Hotel/ Ajit Bhawan or similar
JaipurRedfox Hotel/ Park Ocean or similarHoliday Inn Jaipur City Centre/ Lemon Tree Premier or similarITC Rajputana/ Trident Hotel or similar
AgraHoward Plaza the Fern/ Amar Hotel or similarRadisson Hotel/ Holiday Inn or similarCourtyard by Marriott/ Trident Hotel or similar