9 Days Best of India with Ganges

Day 1Arrival Delhi

Meals: No Meal
Accommodation: In Delhi

Welcome to India!! Upon arrival at Delhi airport, you are greeted by our representative. Transferred to hotel where our representative helps you check in and briefs you about the following tours. The rest of the day is at leisure in which you can partake in the activities of your interest. Overnight Delhi.
 

India Gate
 

Day 2Delhi

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: In Delhi

After breakfast head to Old Delhi, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1639 AD. You will visit the Raj Ghat where the father of our nation Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Your next stop will be - Jama Masjid, one of the iconic, historic, and largest mosques in India - built by Shah Jahan. From here you will be driven past the iconic Red Fort, the standing testimony to the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal emperors. Your next stop will be at Chandni Chowk, a very popular and busy market in Old Delhi to the next stop. A rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk could be quite interesting as this part of the city is quite crowded and it is full of shops. After this, we will head to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib which is one of the prominent Sikh houses of worship. Next, we will move forward to Humayun’s tomb, yet another UNESCO world heritage site. Your next stop will be at Qutub Minar, touted as India’s largest Minaret. Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built in 1192 by Turk ruler Qutub-Ud-Din Aibak.  Your next stop is India Gate, built-in memory of the Unknown Soldier. You will be driven past the Parliament House, President’s House, and other Government Secretarial Buildings. The evening is at leisure in which you can partake in the activities of your interest. 


 Jama Masjid
 

Day 3Delhi  Jaipur

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: In Jaipur

After breakfast, head to Jaipur by private A/C car (approx. 6 hrs), a stopover for a coffee break, or photo opportunities are at your request any time en-route. On arrival check-in at the hotel, the afternoon is free for your rest. 
 

Day 4Jaipur

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: In Jaipur

After breakfast, the Jaipur journey starts from Amer fort also known as Amer Palace, the earlier capital of Jaipur. This magnificent fort was constructed in red sandstone and marble by Raja Man Singh and is divided into four sections each with a courtyard. The main entrance gate is Surajpol having fascinating architecture. Near the Ganesh Gate, there is a temple dedicated to the Goddess Sila Devi. The Diwan-e-Aam - hall of public audience, Diwan-e-Khas - hall of private audience, Sheesh Mahal - the palace of mirrors and Sukh Niwas are quite beautiful. At the Sukh Niwas, a pleasant climate is created by winds that blow over a water cascade. You could ascend the fort on an elephant or in a jeep (on a direct payment basis).

Later you will be taken to Maharaja City Palace, a royal palace with seven stories as well as Jantar Mantar, the observatory. This wonderful observatory attracts mathematicians as well as astronomers from the whole world. City palace is the perfect blend of all three excellent styles (Mughal, Rajput, and European). Another palace, Hawa Mahal is popular all over the world for its magnificent architecture. You will be taken through the business centers of Jaipur. End your tour with a visit to Birla Temple. The temple was built in 1988 by the famous B.M. Birla Foundation is part of one of India's most famous business families. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Narayan), the preserver, and his consort Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and good fortune. The rest of the day is at leisure in which you can partake in the activities of your interest. 
 

Maharaja City Palace
 

Day 5Jaipur   Agra

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: In Agra

After breakfast, you will be transferred from Jaipur to Agra &  en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri which was built in the 16th century by Emperor Akbar. Fatehpur Sikri holds exceptional testimony to Mughal civilization and is one of the well-known UNESCO World heritage sites of India and has various historical monuments. Stop over for a coffee break and photo stops on your request. On arrival check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure in which you can partake in the activities of your interest. 
 

Fatehpur Sikri
 

Day 6Agra

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: In Agra

After an early breakfast proceed to visit the Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday), one of the wonders of the world. This beautiful building is elegantly built with white marble by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between the years 1631 to 1648 and it was built in the memory of his favorite beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Next, proceed to visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its architectural structure and was built in the 16th century during the Mughal Empire. This place comprises several fairy-tale palaces like Khas Mahal and Jahangir Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure in which you can partake in the activities of your interest. 
 

Taj Mahal
 

Day 7Agra Delhi   Varanasi

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: In Varanasi

After breakfast at the hotel drive to Delhi and straight transfer to the airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to the hotel. The afternoon is at leisure. In the evening you will witness the 1, 000-year-old Aarti Ceremony, during which worshipers pray by the water by the light of candles and lanterns.
 

Day 8Varanasi

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: In Varanasi

Wake up earlier for a sunrise boat cruise on the Ganges River, vivid pictures of devoted Hindus bathing in the river offering prayers against morning sunlight make the journey quite rewarding.  Return to the hotel for breakfast followed by a brief city tour to Banaras Hindu University, Golden Temple, and Bharat Mata Temple which is dedicated to Mother India.  The afternoon continues your adventure to Sarnath (The Deer Park) where the Buddha preached his first sermon and Sarnath Museum.
 

Ganges River Boat Trip
 

Day 9Varanasi  Delhi, Departure

Meals: Breakfast

In time transfer to airport to board the flight for Delhi, arrive Delhi and self-transfer to International departure terminal at same airport to board the flight for onwards journey.

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