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Experience the best of India with an enchanting and delightful travel experience with our highly qualified tour guide. Explore the ancient city of 17th century Delhi, climb aboard a bicycle rickshaw, and visit the world’s best-known symbol of love – the unrivaled Taj Mahal. Visit one of the hidden secrets of India. The largest stepwells in the world were built over a thousand years ago in the rural village of Abhaneri, delight in the colorful pink city of Jaipur atop a private jeep ri
de to the Amber fort.
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Tour Highlights
- Explore the imperial city of New Delhi created by the British Raj
- Rickshaw adventure through the back lanes of Old Delhi including the ancient spice market
- Visit the most prominent Sikh Gurdwara which is a house of worship in Delhi
- Visit The Taj Mahal…the world’s best-known symbol of love
- Visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO world heritage site with imposing walls of red sandstone
- Abhaneri-the largest stepwells in the world which were built over a thousand years ago
- Explore the local village to experience the day-to-day beauty of rural India where you will meet local families
- Explore the majestic Amber Fort Palace in Jaipur built in 1592
- Visit the City Palace, one of the homes of the current Maharaja of Jaipur
- Enjoy an authentic dining experience with cultural Rajasthani traditional dance and music
Itinerary
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Day 1:
Depart Canada
Depart Canada for India. Your international flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment.
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Day 2:
Arrival In New Delhi, India
Welcome to Delhi, a city that bridges two different worlds. Old Delhi, once the capital of Islamic India, is a labyrinth of narrow lanes lined with crumbling havelis and formidable mosques. In contrast, the imperial city of New Delhi created by the British Raj is composed of spacious, tree-lined avenues and imposing government buildings. On your arrival at Indira Gandhi international airport, you will meet our representative who will transfer you to your hotel.
Accommodation: The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel DelhiThe Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi
1 CBD Maharaj Surajmal Road Near Yamuna Sports Complex, Vishwas Nagar Extension, Delhi, 110032, Indiahttps://www.theleela.com/en_us/hotels-in-delhi/the-leela-ambience-convention-hotel-delhi/+91 11 7172 1234The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel features 480 luxurious guest rooms and suites which are elegant, well-appointed and equipped with the latest in technology. The hotel also offers 70,000 sq. ft. of multi-purpose meeting and banqueting space, including a pillar-less ballroom of 24,497 sq. ft. with pre-function areas in excess of 25,000 sq. ft. making it one of the largest luxury convention hotels in India.
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Day 3:
Explore Old & New Delhi
After breakfast, you will start your morning tour by visiting 17th-century Old Delhi. Visit the Jama Mosque, the royal mosque built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in 1656. You will take a bicycle rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk, the spine of Old Delhi that houses the spice market and jeweler’s lane, and then drive past Red Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Proceed to visit the house of Mahatma Gandhi a place where Mr. Gandhi’s epic Life ended on 30 January 1948. Mahatma Gandhi had lived in this house from 9 September 1947 to 30 January 1948. Thus, the hallowed house treasures many memories of the last 144 days of his life. The House was acquired by the Government of India in 1971 and was converted into a National Memorial of the Father of the Nation and was opened to the public on August 15, 1973. The preserves include the room where Mahatma Gandhi lived and the prayer ground where he held a mass congregation every evening. It was here where the assassin’s bullets felled Gandhi.
Later, you will visit a Sikh temple. The Sikh temple you will visit is Gurdwara Bangla Sahib which is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwara, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi. This incredible temple is known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, and, also notable is the beautiful pool inside its complex, known as the “Sarovar”.
Later in the evening enjoy your welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerAccommodation: The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel DelhiThe Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi
1 CBD Maharaj Surajmal Road Near Yamuna Sports Complex, Vishwas Nagar Extension, Delhi, 110032, Indiahttps://www.theleela.com/en_us/hotels-in-delhi/the-leela-ambience-convention-hotel-delhi/+91 11 7172 1234The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel features 480 luxurious guest rooms and suites which are elegant, well-appointed and equipped with the latest in technology. The hotel also offers 70,000 sq. ft. of multi-purpose meeting and banqueting space, including a pillar-less ballroom of 24,497 sq. ft. with pre-function areas in excess of 25,000 sq. ft. making it one of the largest luxury convention hotels in India.
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Day 4:
Delhi – Agra (205 Km / 4 Hours)
After breakfast, you will leave for Agra, a city with a white grandeur legacy. Agra is home to one of the world’s most recognized monuments, the incredible Taj Mahal. Arrive and check-in at your hotel.
Your afternoon is free for your own time and personal activities.Optional live show performance for those who would like to watch a fantastic 75-minute live show. In the early evening, you will enjoy a live play that depicts the saga of love and a memorable journey into history. This fascinating drama portrays the Mughal era in the 16th century. It is a series of plays depicting the true and immortal love of Shahjahan for Mumtaz Mahal, his beautiful wife; the lavish lifestyle of the Mughal era; and the hardship of the artisans who worked for 22 years to create a most breathtaking work of craftsmanship. Overnight stay at the hotel
The live performance is optional at the cost of CAD $55.00 per person
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerAccommodation: Courtyard by Marriott AgraCourtyard by Marriott Agra
Taj Nagri Rd, Basai Khurd, T.Y.C. Phase-II, Basai, Uttar Pradesh 282001, Indiahttp://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/agrcy-courtyard-agra/+91 562 662 7777Enjoy 5-star service at the Courtyard Marriott Agra. Set on the famed Fatehabad Road, just minutes from jewels of India like the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, our luxury hotel offers easy access to all points of interest. Enjoy spacious, elegant rooms and suites with contemporary decor, resort-like amenities, plush pillowtop bedding and high-speed internet. Take a dip in our pool or break a sweat in the state-of-the-art fitness center. When you’re ready to unwind, visit Unora Spa for an Indian or international massage and beauty treatments. Dine at one of our four restaurants – MoMo Cafe, Anise, Onyx and MoMo 2 Go – for innovative cuisine. If you’re in Agra for commerce, we offer our business center, 24,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor venues, culinary experts and high-tech equipment. Our ‘City of Love’ location is ideal for vacations, weddings, getaways and even for business. Convenient to Agra Cantt Railway Station, our 5-star hotel welcomes you with traditional Indian hospitality in a modern setting.
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Day 5:
Visit Taj Mahal
This is an exciting day! Despite the early morning start which is at sunrise, you visit one of the most incredible monuments ever built in the world, The Taj Mahal. This monument of love which was built between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the most highly revered masterpieces in the world.
After breakfast, visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO world heritage site with imposing walls of red sandstone. The fort is almost two miles long and contains palaces, audience halls, and mosques.
In the afternoon you will visit an amazing marble factory to experience the creation of fine inlaid stonework and translucent marble native to the region. The craftsmen of Agra are, even today, renowned for the exquisite marble-inlay work that has made Agra’s monuments famous.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerAccommodation: Courtyard by Marriott AgraCourtyard by Marriott Agra
Taj Nagri Rd, Basai Khurd, T.Y.C. Phase-II, Basai, Uttar Pradesh 282001, Indiahttp://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/agrcy-courtyard-agra/+91 562 662 7777Enjoy 5-star service at the Courtyard Marriott Agra. Set on the famed Fatehabad Road, just minutes from jewels of India like the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, our luxury hotel offers easy access to all points of interest. Enjoy spacious, elegant rooms and suites with contemporary decor, resort-like amenities, plush pillowtop bedding and high-speed internet. Take a dip in our pool or break a sweat in the state-of-the-art fitness center. When you’re ready to unwind, visit Unora Spa for an Indian or international massage and beauty treatments. Dine at one of our four restaurants – MoMo Cafe, Anise, Onyx and MoMo 2 Go – for innovative cuisine. If you’re in Agra for commerce, we offer our business center, 24,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor venues, culinary experts and high-tech equipment. Our ‘City of Love’ location is ideal for vacations, weddings, getaways and even for business. Convenient to Agra Cantt Railway Station, our 5-star hotel welcomes you with traditional Indian hospitality in a modern setting.
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Day 6:
Agra – Bharatpur
After breakfast leave for Bharatpur known as the Keoladeo National Park, also famous for the 18th-century Lohagarh Fort.
Bharatpur National Park is a famous avifauna sanctuary and a bird-watching paradise listed among UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. The 29 km reserve is locally known as Ghana and is a mosaic of dry grasslands, woodlands, woodland swamps, and wetlands. These diverse habitats are home to 366 bird species, 379 floral species, 50 species of fish, 13 species of snakes, 5 species of lizards, 7 amphibian species,7 turtle species, and a variety of other invertebrates. Every year thousands of migratory waterfowl visit the park for winter breeding.
The sanctuary is one of the richest bird areas in the world. It is a human-made establishment known for nesting its resident birds and visiting migratory birds including water birds. What is interesting to note is that this place was once the waterfowl hunting ground for the royalty and the British, but was converted into an asylum for birds and other wildlife as well in the year 1971. You can take a Jeep Ride or Rickshaw Safari to spot exotic birds and a few animals that inhabit the jungle as well. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is easily a bird lover’s paradise, and photographers will find this place to be delightful as well
Upon arrival check-in at the hotel.
Later in the afternoon, you will visit a local village by jeep to experience the day-to-day beauty of rural India You will have the opportunity to chat with the locals who will barely be able to suppress their delight and surprise at sitting next to a foreigner from far-away lands.
The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy and relax as you please
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Regenta Resort BharatpurRegenta Resort Bharatpur
Regenta Resort, Patpara Mohalla, Bharatpur, Rajasthan 321001, Indiahttps://www.royalorchidhotels.com/regenta-resort-bharatpur+91 74120 84120Rajasthan is a state steeped in history and culture, and Bharatpur, a district in Rajasthan, truly embodies all of it. Located in the historic town of Bharatpur, Regenta Resort Bharatpur offers a glimpse into the state’s rich regal past with a modern touch. Situated in the heart of the city, the resort offers 49 well-fitted rooms and suites overlooking the sprawling lawn or the city. Rooms at the resort range from premium room to the grand presidential suites. The culinary team at Pinxx, the in house restaurant, offers Indian, Chinese and continental cuisine that strikes the palate and leaves an everlasting impression. A swimming pool, spa, indoor activities and a fitness centre are some of the other recreational facilities provided at the resort. The resort also houses 2 banquet halls big enough for corporate conclaves, retreats, product launches, seminars, birthdays, family get-togethers and receptions. Bharatpur is also an emerging hub for destination weddings and Regenta Resort Bharatpur is today the most preferred resort for destination weddings. Keoladeo National Park, designated a world heritage site by UNESCO and home to some of the most endangered birds, is just a short drive from the property. Other prominent tourist sites such as Lohagarh Fort and Deeg Fort are within a radius of 10 – 15 Kms from the Resort.
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Day 7:
Bharatpur- Jaipur (20 Km / 30 Min drive approx.)
Early morning enjoy a Bicycle rickshaw ride in the National park. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast proceeds to Jaipur with a stop en route to visit the Abhaneri stepwell.
Abhaneri is the Chand Baori. The massive step well-built to conserve rainwater is 20 m deep with 13 levels and is considered the deepest and largest stepwell in India. Marvelous carvings on the steps transform into pieces of excellent architecture. The stepwell stands as an amazing display of ancient engineering and the geometric step pattern gives a fascinating insight into this architectural masterpiece.
Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Trident Hotel JaipurTrident Hotel Jaipur
Amber Fort Road, Opposite, Jal Mahal, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, Indiahttps://www.tridenthotels.com/hotels-in-jaipur+91 141 267 0101Resplendent in the hues of its magnificent past, Jaipur is one of the most vibrant, 5-star destinations in India. The capital and the largest city of Rajasthan, it was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727. Folklore has it that in 1876, the city was painted a luxury, warm pink colour to welcome the Prince of Wales (King Edward VII). Since then, the ‘pink city’, as it is lovingly called, has retained its rosy blush, which has charmed travelers from around the world.
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Day 8:
Explore Jaipur
In the morning, enjoy an excursion to the majestic Amber Fort Palace by Jeep which was built in 1593. Enjoy the architecture, lattice screens, and paintings that appear to be colored with jewel dust. Later, drive through the old city where you will make a photo stop at the Palace of Winds. Your tour also includes a visit to the City Palace, the home of the current Maharaja of Jaipur, and its museum. This is the perfect time to shop for exclusive gems that Jaipur is famous for and see some fascinating block printing fabrics.
Later enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Optional Cooking for those who would like to spend an enjoyable, educational and social evening at a house that belongs to a well-known Rajput family. Learn some great cooking techniques about Rajasthani Indian Cuisine in coordination with your in-house chefs which takes approximately 2 hours. You’ll be taken to their kitchen where the cooking demonstration will commence. You will be shown how each dish is made as your hosts describe the incredible ingredients of fresh organic foods cooked to perfection with the region’s foods, leaving you with a complete experience that you can try when you are home, a truly authentic Indian cooking experience.
Optional CAD $125.00 per person (Limited guests – subject to availability)
Meals: Breakfast, LunchAccommodation: Trident Hotel JaipurTrident Hotel Jaipur
Amber Fort Road, Opposite, Jal Mahal, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, Indiahttps://www.tridenthotels.com/hotels-in-jaipur+91 141 267 0101Resplendent in the hues of its magnificent past, Jaipur is one of the most vibrant, 5-star destinations in India. The capital and the largest city of Rajasthan, it was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727. Folklore has it that in 1876, the city was painted a luxury, warm pink colour to welcome the Prince of Wales (King Edward VII). Since then, the ‘pink city’, as it is lovingly called, has retained its rosy blush, which has charmed travelers from around the world.
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Day 9:
Jaipur – Delhi (250 Km, approx. 5 hrs drive)
After breakfast drive from Jaipur to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. Dinner at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerAccommodation: Pride Plaza Hotel Aerocity, New DelhiPride Plaza Hotel Aerocity, New Delhi
Asset 5A, Hospitality District, Aerocity, Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, Indiahttp://www.pridehotel.com/delhi/new-delhi-aerocity/+91 11 6600 7700Located in close proximity to Delhi and Gurgaon, Pride Plaza Hotel Aerocity, New Delhi is the first luxury hotel in the capital by the Pride Group of Hotels.
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Day 10:
Delhi
In time you are transferred to the international airport to board your flight home.
Extend your trip to Varanasi, formerly known as Kashi, the oldest living city in India & home to one of the world’s most time-honored and mysterious cultures. Experience TRUE India in a way only a select few have the opportunity to do.
Starting from CAD 999 pp. With Roundtrip local airfares.
What’s included
- International roundtrip airfare
- Accommodation in well-reviewed 4-star hotels
- 14 meals consisting of breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Escorted transfers (airport to the hotel, hotel to the airport
- Unlimited bottled water during sightseeing tours
- Traditional cultural program dinner in Jaipur
- Entrance fees to all the monuments
- All sightseeing tours on an air-conditioned deluxe coach
- Highly qualified English-speaking tour director (for min 6 people)
What’s excluded
- Gratuities, personal expenses, laundry, bar bills, phone bills, etc.
- Any other sightseeing excursions other than what is mentioned in the program will be at an extra cost to you.
- Services other than in our inclusion.
- India tourist visa
- Taxes $173
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Prices include Roundtrip Airfare from - to India.
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