Forts, Tigers & Holy Ganges

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This private journey in North India will take you through the state of Rajasthan, land of Maharajas and Maharanis and their Majestic Forts and Palaces along with UNESCO World Heritage sites including masjetic Taj Mahal. We will also take you to the former hunting grounds of Maharajas of Jaipur to stop Royal Bengal Tiger. Continue further to 
to Lucknow,...

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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Boat ride in Lake Pichola, Udaipur.
    • Stay in Deogarh Mahal, an old fort converted into a hotel.
    • 3 Jeep safaris to Ranthambore National Park.
    • Experience The Taj Mahal, widely considered to be one of the greatest architectural masterpieces in the world and is listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of World.
    • Explore UNESCO World heritage sites with the help of knowledgeable local guides.
    • Witness the impeccable handwork on fabric, marble and gems during this sumptuous journey.
    • Interaction with local families to learn about use of Indian spices and Indian cooking.
    • One Yoga session
    • City of Lucknow
    • Travel in Indian trains.

What's this trip about?

    This private journey in North India will take you through the state of Rajasthan, land of Maharajas and Maharanis and their Majestic Forts and Palaces along with UNESCO World Heritage sites including masjetic Taj Mahal. We will also take you to the former hunting grounds of Maharajas of Jaipur to stop Royal Bengal Tiger. Continue further to 
    to Lucknow, the city of Nawabs and Varanasi, the holiest city of India, the destination for millions of pilgrims each year who come to bathe in the River Ganges and say farewell to their loved ones. You will also visit Sarnath where Buddha Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon..

    To bring you more closer to India and its local people, you will travel in Indian trains, also we will take you to the local family to interact and learn about the use of Indian spices in Indian cooking; we will introduce you to the century old Yoga practice..

    Please note: 
    *This price is per person price based on a minimum 2 persons travelling together and sharing 1 double / twin bedded room. If you wish to stay in 2 rooms on single occupancy, there will be an extra cost. In case, travelling as a family or more than 2 persons, let us know to send you a revised price offer.
    * These prices are not valid during peak period 20 December to 10 January and also during Dev Deepawali festival in Varanasi.
    *If your travel dates are between May to 1st half of September, please let us know. We will be happy to offer you discount.   

    Please feel free to let us know: 
    *Incase you wish to use lower category hotels with good comfort to reduce the travel cost. 
    *If you wish to combine this tour with other parts of India or with one of our other tours featuring other region of India. 


Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityDelhi
End CityDelhi

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Game Drive
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Kid-friendly Activities
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Short Cruise
  • Swimming
  • Trains & Rail
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 2

Trip includes

    • 14 Nights’ accommodation on twin sharing basis at the hotels mentioned above or similar hotels.
    • Meal Plan– Breakfast Only (Starting with Breakfast on Day 02 till Breakfast on Day 15).
    • Family dinner with cooking demonstration in Jaipur.
    • Meal Plan in Ranthambore – Full board (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner, meals on fixed menu basis).
    • Services of English-Speaking Local guides (During sightseeing only).
    • Services of English-Speaking Naturalist for Jungle Safari in Ranthambore National Park.
    • Transport services using Air conditioned Vehicle (For 02 Pax - Toyota Innova Car).
    • Entrance fees (Single Entry) to visit all monuments mentioned in program.
    • Common boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur (subject to operation).
    • Rural train ride during stay in Deogarh.
    • 03 Jeep safaris (on sharing basis in a shared jeep) to visit Ranthambore National Park (6 persons maximum in one jeep).
    • 1-hour yoga class with private yoga practitioner in Varanasi.
    • Train fare in AC Chair Car for Lucknow / Delhi sector on Day 08.
    • Boat ride in Varanasi (subject to water level, boat operation).
    • Airfare in Economy class for Delhi/Udaipur + Varanasi / Delhi. Free check-in baggage limit in flight is 15 Kg per person and free cabin baggage limit is 07 Kg per person. Extra luggage will be charged directly by airlines from guests at the time of check-in at airlines counter at airport.
    • Responsible Travel commitment (per person): 1 Stainless steel water bottle (to help in reducing plastic).
    • 500 INR contribution to an NGO.
    • 1 Tote bag per person from WWF India.
    • Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes, and porterage at airports only (wherever applicable).
    • Airport representative for assistance at airport on arrival and departure transfers only.
    • All currently applicable taxes (5% GST, subject to change).

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Arrive in Delhi and meet your representative at the airport. Transfer to hotel (check-in time 14h00).

Day 02: Delhi
• Jama Masjid 
• Rickshaw ride tour
• Gurdwara (Sikh temple)
• Orientation tour of New Delhi 
• Humayun’s tomb 
• Qutab Minar (if interested, as it will involve a bit of traveling) 

Morning proceed to Old Delhi where you will start your explora...
Day 03: Delhi / Udaipur (by flight – 13:05 / 14:25 hrs)
• Boat ride on Lake Pichola with view of City Palace and Lake Palace

Transfer to airport to connect flight to Udaipur, known for its artificial water bodies hence also known as The City of Lakes. This city is located around waters of Lake Pichola,...
Day 04: Udaipur
• Visit City Palace & Crystal Gallery 
• Sahlion ki bari
• Painting boutique

Morning visit City Palace Complex by first visiting City Palace, known for its architecture, mosaic, mirror and miniature painting work. Inside the Palace you w...
Day 05: Udaipur / Deogarh (by road – approx. 3hrs drive)
• Rural Rail, meter gauge local train

Morning drive to Deogarh for overnight stay at Deogarh Mahal, residence of Deogarh family members but now converted into a heritage hotel with modern facilities. The imposing edifice of Deogarh Mahal dates bac...
Day 06: Deogarh / Jaipur (by road – approx. 5h30)
• Possibility to stop stop enroute at Pushkar to visit Holy lake & visit temple dedicated to Lord Brahma (will involve additional 1h30 drive time + visiting time at Pushkar) 
• Visit local family

Morning drive to Jaipur, an enthralling prol...
Day 07: Jaipur
• Old City Rickshaw tour with Pink City Rickshaw Company
• Hawa Mahal, Jaipur’s most photographed building 
• Visit beautiful City Palace 
• 18th century astronomical observatory – the Jantar Mantar 
• Excursion to 16th century Amber Fort

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Day 08: Jaipur / Ranthambore (by road – approx. 4 hrs drive)
• Drive to Ranthambore National Park. 
• Afternoon shared jeep safari to National Park

Morning drive to Ranthambore National Park which was once the royal Maharaja’s hunting grounds. Today this national park has abundant wildlife and protected tigers.

Afternoon first game drive in shared jeep.

Day 09: Ranthambore
• Morning and afternoon shared jeep safari to National Park

Ranthambhore National Park, covering an area of 1334 sq km, is known for its Bengal tigers. The park's deciduous forests are characteristic examples of the type of jungle found in Central...
Day 10: Ranthambore / Agra (by road approx.. 6 hrs drive)
• Visit of Chand Baori (stepwell) 
• UNESCO World Heritage site of Fatehpur Sikri

Morning drive to Agra with enroute stop at Abhaneri to visit Chand Baori, a stepwell, built during the 8th and 9th centuries and has 3,500 narrow steps arranged i...
Day 11: Agra
• Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage site 
• Agra Fort, UNESCO World Heritage site

Morning visit The Taj Mahal, an enormous mausoleum complex commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the remains of his beloved wife. Construc...
Day 12: Agra / Lucknow (by road – approx. 5 hrs drive)
• La Martiniere 
• Lucknow Residency 
• Asafi (Bara) Imambara 
• Clock Tower

Morning drive to Lucknow, a historically important city and which for centuries was at the heart of the North Indian culture. Also known as a home of the Nawabs ...
Day 13: Lucknow / Varanasi (by train – 07:00 am / 13:30 pm)
• Travel to Varanasi, one of the holiest cities
• Experience travel in Indian train 
• Evening Aarti (prayer) ceremony on the ghats

Morning transfer to railway station to connect train to Varanasi, one of the holiest cities in India and the ...
Day 14: Varanasi
• Sunrise boat ride on the Holy Ganges 
• Visit Varanasi

Early morning, take a boat ride on the River Ganges to enjoy the sunrise and enjoy the sights of the Varanasi temples and buildings from the river, you get the best views Varanasi. It is ...
Day 15: Varanasi / Delhi (by flight)
• Morning 1-hour yoga class with private yoga practitioner 
• Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon

Morning introduction to Yoga, a 5,000-year-old Indian knowledge. For everyone it has different meaning. For some, it is a way of life...
Day 16: Delhi / Fly back

Dates & Availability

Price From $3,925
Price per day$245
Last Updated: 11/15/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Stay in single occupancy. Please check with us about single supplement.
    • Expense of personal nature like laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, etc.
    • Any kind of tips during the tour.
    • Any meal not mentioned above.
    • Any insurance cover or airport taxes.
    • Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
    • Indian Visa
    • Travel Insurance (we strongly recommend to buy travel insurance)
    • International airfare / flight tickets
    • Any other services not mentioned above in cost includes section.

Accommodation

To give you Rural India experience, we have included stay in Deogarh Mahal which is heritage property converted into a hotel. In Varanasi, to experience the holy city in best possible way, it is suggested to stay as close as possible to the river Ganges. We have included hotel which is located on the bank of river Ganges. It is a basic hotel but offers descent comfort. 

Transportation & Flights

We will provide Air conditoned Toyota Innova for transport services. For Jungle safari, we will provide open jeeps.,
Guides
We will provide English local guides for sightseeing in different cities and English speaking naturalist during jungle safari.
Cancellation policy
Full cancellation charge if cancelled within 30 days of arrival in India. If cancelled before 30 days of arrival in India, there may be cancellation charge from certain hotels, airlines and other activities. Besides this, there may be admistration fee. 
Travel Insurance
We would strongly recommend you carry travel insurance with you.
Visa requirements
  • A Passport must be valid for six months beyond the date of visa application to obtain a visa. Tourist visa required: To travel to India, you need a Visa. Travelers must enter either on a paper visa or an e-tourist visa. e-visa.
  • To know the list of countries eligible for e-visa and to apply e-visa (e-tourist visa) and visa fee, please refer to official website - https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Meals Included
  • Meal Plan– Breakfast Only (Starting with Breakfast on Day 02 till Breakfast on Day 15).
  • Family dinner with a cooking demonstration in Jaipur.
  • Meal Plan in Ranthambore – Full board (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner, meals on fixed menu basis).
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
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