CLASSICAL INDIA TOUR
CLASSICAL INDIA TOUR
This 11-night tour takes you on a journey to all the highlights of northern India, as featured in The Golden Triangle tour, as well as to the fabulous Ranthambore National Park in search of tigers.
Ranthambore park covers 410 sq km and runs from the easternmost spur of the Aravalis to the Vindhya Range. It has both the old forest and the wildlife sanctuary, also known as Sawai Madhopur, after the town, which is home to some Jain temples with gilded paintings.
You will also visit Khajuraho, famous for groups of Hindu and Jain temples. These temples are a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their beautiful and erotic rock carvings.
Your last port of call is Varanasi, regarded as the spiritual capital of India. The city draws pilgrims who bathe in the River Ganges' sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along its winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the 'Golden Temple,' dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva.
Day 1 Delhi
Met at the arrival lounge of New Delhi international airport and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight : Hilton Baani Square, Gurgaon
Overnight : Hilton Baani Square, Gurgaon
Day 2 Delhi
Today you will visit Old Delhi and New
Delhi. Visit Chandni Chowk, Jama Mosque,
drive past Red Fort. Visit the spice market
and take a rickshaw ride. Make a photo
stop at India Gate, drive past Government
buildings, Visit Agrasen Ki Baoli Stepwell
and The Bangla Sahib Sikh Temple.
Overnight : Hilton Baani Square, Gurgaon
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight : Hilton Baani Square, Gurgaon
Meals : Breakfast
Day 3 Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur, en route stop at the
magnificent Samode Palace for lunch. As
you drive through the old part of town, you
will witness a way of life unlike any other.
See how the city blooms during the day in
a kaleidoscope of colour and sound.
Overnight : Le Meridien Jaipur
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight : Le Meridien Jaipur
Meals : Breakfast
Day 4 Jaipur
Enjoy a trip to Amber Fort, a marvellous
example of Rajput architecture. Visit a local
school, interact with children and perhaps do
some charitable work (see page 12). Visit
City Palace, a complex of exquisite palaces,
gardens and courtyards, decorative art and
carved doorways, make a photo stop at
'Palace of Winds'. You may wish to wander
about a local market famous for cotton.
Overnight : Le Meridien Jaipur
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight : Le Meridien Jaipur
Meals : Breakfast
Day 5 Ranthambore
Drive to Ranthambore and visit Castle
Kanota where the movie Best Exotic
Marigold Hotel was filmed. Visit Hotel
museum and continue to Ranthambore.
Overnight : Ranthambhore Regency
Meals : Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight : Ranthambhore Regency
Meals : Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6 Ranthambore
Morning and afternoon game drives in
Ranthambore National Park.
Overnight : Ranthambhore Regency
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight : Ranthambhore Regency
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7 Agra
Drive to Agra. Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra
Fort. Optional visit to see Mohabbat E Taj
show.
Overnight: Crystal Sarovar Premier or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight: Crystal Sarovar Premier or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Day 8 Jhansi - Khajuraho
Transfer to railway station to board train
for Jhansi. Drive to Khajuraho. Visit the
Eastern and Western group of temples in
Khajuraho - The UNESCO World Heritage
site.
Overnight : Ramada Khajuraho
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight : Ramada Khajuraho
Meals : Breakfast
Day 9 Varanasi
Morning at leisure. Flight to Varanasi. In
the evening, visit the Ghats of Ganges and
witness the magnificent Arti ceremony.
Overnight : Rivatas Varanasi
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight : Rivatas Varanasi
Meals : Breakfast
Day 10 Varanasi
Early morning boat ride on the River Ganges.
Visit temples and other city attractions. Visit
Sarnath.
Overnight : Rivatas Varanasi
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight : Rivatas Varanasi
Meals : Breakfast
Day 11 Delhi
Day 12 Depart
Transfer to Delhi International Airport for
your onward travel arrangements.
Note: The Red Fort is closed on Mondays and
the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
This private tour can be tailor-made to your own
specifications with a choice of alternative
accommodation, and duration.
