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This tour is specially designed for women with bit different activities and experience yet ensuring must see and do of the area is covered. It takes you to the cities rich in history and monumental splendour of India. View the ancient and modern attractions of Delhi, the world-famous Taj Mahal in Agra, the forts and palaces of Jaipur. Unique brassware, handicrafts, leather, silver, marble, carpets, paintings and textiles are India's trademark. It's a fun way to meet the locals and certainly expect to bargain your way into winning a purchase.
Destinations selected for this tour are famous for their unique culture and mouth-watering cuisines, not to mention the variety in shopping. Delhi is a great introduction to an imperial past and shopping paradise. Varanasi is famous for being one of the oldest living cities in the world, housing great culture and strikingly beautiful Varanasi silk. We make our way to Agra to see the perfect marble monument that tells the story of unconditional love, the Taj Mahal. We'll explore a bazaar for marble handicrafts in Agra before travelling to Jaipur, the colourful city of Rajasthan, famous for grand palaces, colourful bazaars selling textiles, and high-quality gold, silver and diamond jewellery.
We enjoy a Royal stay at Deogarh Palace where every room of the Palace tells the story of its glorious past. Jodhpur will mesmerise you with its charm and delight you with its well-preserved Mehrangarh Fort, one of the largest spice and Jodhpuri textile markets. Before concluding the tour, we fly to Mumbai to enjoy the Bollywood buzz.
| Starts | Ends | Twin Price (NZ$) | Solo Price (NZ$) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ||||
| 18-Mar | 03-Apr | 5321 | 6974 | Closed |
| 19-Apr | 04-May | 4458 | 5652 | Closed |
| 20-Sep | 05-Oct | 4560 | 5818 | Available |
| 25-Oct | 09-Nov | 5305 | 7008 | Available |
| 15-Nov | 30-Nov | 4962 | 6549 | Available |
| 2025 | ||||
| 17-Jan | 01-Feb | 4962 | 6549 | Available |
| 15-Feb | 02-Mar | 4962 | 6549 | Available |
| 07-Mar | 23-Mar | 5511 | 7308 | Available |
| 18-Apr | 03-May | 4618 | 5930 | Available |
Itinerary
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On arrival at the airport, meet your tour manager who will assist you to transfer to the hotel for two nights stay in Delhi.
Enjoy breakfast and an introduction to the tour by the Tour Manager before, starting full day sightseeing of Delhi. Visit the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride past the several busy bazaars and Asia’s largest spice market which has existed since the 17th-century. Finally, visit Qutub Minar a World Heritage site, this is the tallest brick minaret in the world, which was completed in the 14th century with beautiful terra cotta embellishments and balconies. Evening free to explore local bazaar or shopping centre.
An early morning start for a heritage walk and sunrise boat ride on the Ganges to witness the perpetual movement of the pilgrims on the steps. After breakfast enjoy a city tour and then take an excursion to Sarnath where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon at the deer park after his enlightenment. Later we explore the silk weaving village observing the art of silk weaving and shop for beautiful souvenirs.
After breakfast, we board a flight to Delhi and travel to Agra, home to India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a lasting tribute to his beloved wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Completed in 1652, skilled artisans from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy worked for 17 years with some 20,000 labourers to construct this magnificent edifice. Evening free to relax or enjoy various optional activities. Stay two nights in Agra.
An early start to visit the Taj Mahal, the world’s greatest monument of love and devotion with its superb craftsmanship of semi-precious stones inlaid in the marble. After breakfast visit the impressive 16th century Agra Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Conclude the day with a visit to a marble inlay workshop to see artisans creating a masterpiece in marble and precious gemstones.
Travel to Jaipur the pink city of India. After a brief rest get ready for a Hi-Tea at the Rambagh Palace, Savour the best teas of the world with an exquisite array of exotic canapés and pastries while watching the resident peacocks strut in the gardens. The rest of the evening is free to explore and indulge in shopping at the colourful bazaars of Jaipur. Stay three nights in Jaipur.
Start a full-day sightseeing tour with an excursion to the majestic Amber Fort, constructed from yellow and pink sandstone and gleaming white marble. Back in the city, photo Stop at Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds and visit City Palace Museum. Afternoon Heena painting, learn to tie saree and get ready for a group photograph.
Have your leisurely breakfast and after breakfast morning is free to book a Spa/ Ayurveda message (On a direct payment basis). Those who want to go to shopping, Jaipur’s exotic markets are full of all kinds of great gifts to take home, like jewellery, blue pottery, handicrafts, carpets and textiles.
Today travel to the southwest across Rajasthan, the land dotted with historic palaces and Havelis, to arrive this afternoon at the Deogarh Mahal heritage hotel, former home to Mewar rulers. Upon arrival, join a local guide for a fascinating jeep safari through the surrounding countryside and walk through the local village. Dinner will be served at the hotel. Enjoy two nights stay at Deogarh Mahal.
Morning enjoy an experience into the Aravalli Hills by local Meter gauge train on 1930’s British Track. You’ll travel with the locals, enjoying cups of tea at station stops, experience some rugged desert scenery before re-joining your car and driver for the return trip to Deogarh. Afternoon join a walking tour and explore the village.
Today you will experience the feeling of travelling back in time with a journey to Jodhpur, while you catch a glimpse of the splendour and magnificence of this ancient desert city built on the edge of the Thar Desert. Afternoon free to explore the city’s colourful bazaars and stay two nights in Jodhpur.
After breakfast tour finishes with transfer to Mumbai airport to board your onward flight.
Inclusion
15 Nights deluxe accommodation
Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle
Group assistance and transfers
Sightseeing as specified
Meals as specified
Accompanied Tour Manager (minimum 07 people)
Local English-speaking guide
Monument entrance fees
Train fare in AC Class
Airfare Varanasi-Delhi and Jodhpur-Mumbai in economy class
Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi
Boat ride on River Ganges
Jeep ride at Amber Fort
Heena hand painting
High Tea at Jaipur
Short adventure ride on the local train Village
Tour Bottled water while travelling
All current collectable taxes
Exclusion
Any International or Domestic Airfare
Airport taxes and Visa fee
Early check-in or late checkout
Meals other than specified above
Tips & Gratuities
Travel & Medical Insurance
Camera and video permits
Expenses incurred due to flight/train cancellation or delay
Any expense of a personal nature, like drinks, laundry, telephone calls, mini bar, etc
Any optional excursion or tour, any other expense not mentioned in the prices include column
