Classic India

Tour Type:
Private Escorted Tours
Start:
Delhi
Duration:
16 Days
End:
Jaipur
Departs:
Daily

Starting From

NZ$ 5718
Per Person Sharing Twin/Double Room ENQUIRE NOW

This extraordinary tour is packed with memorable experiences, culture and history as you go beyond the Golden Triangle. Explore the local bazaar Stay in comfortable accommodations, visit major landmarks with a local guide who’ll fill you in on their histories and a host of tours and excursions that will bring your surroundings thrillingly to life, this is India at its finest.

Itinerary

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DAY 1

On arrival at the airport, meet your Tour Executive who will assist with the transfer to the hotel for two nights stay in Delhi.

DAY 2

Enjoy breakfast and start a guided tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit the Jama Masjid and enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride past the several busy bazaars. Visit Qutub Minar a World Heritage site, this is the tallest brick minaret in the world.

DAY 3

After an early breakfast, transfer to board the flight to Indore then travel to Maheshwar, situated on the banks of the sacred Narmada River. Stay two nights in Maheshwar.

DAY 4

Enjoy full day city tour. Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Baz Bahadura’s Palace are some of the worth visiting sights at Mandu. Thereafter continue your journey to Maheshwar, known for its distinctive hand-woven sarees called Maheshwari. Evening enjoy a boat ride before returning to your hotel.

DAY 5

After leisurely breakfast travel to Bhopal and the remaining day is free to relax or explore the local bazaar. Stay two nights in Bhopa

DAY 6

Take a full-day excursion to Sanchi, Udaigiri and Vidisha to see its 3rd century BC to the 12th century AD stupas, monasteries and some remarkable antiquates that throw light on the considerable architectural development of the period

DAY 7

After breakfast checkout and visit Bhimbetka where over 500 caves depict the life of the pre-historic cavedwellers. Evening board overnight train for Umaria.

DAY 8

On arrival at Umariya Railway Station, you will be met, assisted and transferred to Bandhavgarh. Rest of the day is free to relax or explore town. Stay two nights in Bandhavgarh

DAY 9

Enjoy a morning and afternoon Jeep safari in well known Tiger Reserve with an estimated area of 400sq km. Spot various wildlife species of animals, birds and reptiles and if lucky, see a Royal Bengal Tiger.

DAY 10

Travel to Khajuraho, afternoon visit Khajuraho temples a UNESCO World Heritage site. The timeless temples we see today have unity of structure. The temples are clustered in groups in the west, east and south.

DAY 11

Travel to Gwalior, en-route visit the Orchha Palace and Fort. Evening free to relax or go shopping, Gwalior is famous for its Chanderi, Maheshwari Silks and Handicraft. Stay for two nights in Gwalior.

DAY 12

Morning enjoy city sightseeing tour and visit Jai Vilas Palace and afternoon explore the Kasera Oil market popular for handcrafted utensil and sarafa bazaar to experience the buzz of the local market.

DAY 13

Travel to Agra, later visit the impressive 16th century Agra Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stay overnight in Agra

DAY 14

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 travel to Jaipur, the pink city of India, after a brief rest get ready for Hi-Tea at the Rambagh Palace. Stay two nights in Jaipur

DAY 15

Start sightseeing tour with an excursion to the majestic Amber Fort, Photo Stop at Hawa Mahal and later visit the City Palace Museum. Late afternoon women will have Heena painting and men will learn the art of Rajasthani Turban tying. Evening is free to explore and indulge in shopping at the colourful bazaars of Jaipur

DAY 16

After breakfast tour concludes with a direct transfer to Jaipur airport to board your onward flight home.

Inclusion


15 Nights accommodation

1 Night onboard train in air conditions sleeper class

Travel, transfer and sightseeing by air-conditioned vehicle with driver

Sightseeing as specified

2 Wildlife safari by jeep

Meals as specified

Hi-Tea at Palace

Local English Speaking guide

Entrance fees

Rickshaw ride in Delhi

Jeep ride at Jaipur

Economy class airfare Delhi-Indore

Bottled water while travelling

All current collectable taxes

Exclusion


Any International or Domestic Airfare

Airport taxes and Visa fee

Early check-in or late check-out

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 

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