Colors of India
Overview
Highlights
- Visit the incredible TajMahal
- Visit the Raj Ghat - cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, Ashoka Pillar
- Embark on a cruise on the Ganges
- Visit the principal Eastern group of temples, which reflect the simplicity inherent in Jainism
- Visit the Western group of temples containing the largest and loveliest temples, including Kandariya Mahadev Temple
- Explore Agra Fort,
- Visit the mountain fortress of Amber
- Enjoy a tour of Jaipur City
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Trip includes
- 10 nights accommodations at the hotels mentioned in the itinerary.
- 10 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 9 dinners
- All transfers and sightseeing's by AC Vehicle exactly as mentioned in the itinerary
- Accompanying English-speaking guide.
- Entrance fees to the monuments mentioned in the itinerary.
- Boat ride on the Ganges
- Evening Aarti Ceremony in Varanasi
- Visit to a music school in Varanasi
- Yoga session
- Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal
- Elephant ride at Amber fort
- Home Hosted dinner
Itinerary
Depart US today on your overnight fight to Delhi. United’s nonstop flight 82, departs Newark at 8:50 pm.
Connecting flights available from other cities.
Arrive at 9:20 pm today in India's capital city of Delhi. You are greeted with a traditional Indian welcome and escorted to the hotel to relax. ITC MAURYA (Executive Club Room). Rooms will be available from 1400hrs. early check-in is subject to availability.
Note: Transfers from other flights are available at additional cost.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning your attention focuses on Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of royal Shahjehanabad. The great Red Fort was the opulent residence of Shah Jehan, builder of the Taj Mahal and the magnificent Moti Masjid (Pearl...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: THE GATEWAY VARANASI (Standard Room).
Today fly to Varanasi (India's holiest city), located on the sacred Ganges River. Upon arrival, you are met andtransferred to the hotel. Tonight visit the Ghats to see the e...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Early this morning embark on a cruise on the Ganges. Witness a stunning sight as a multitude of devotees swarm the river and pay obeisance to the rising sun. Later continue on a walking tour of the historic city where spiritualism pe...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: RADISSON (Deluxe Room)
Fly to Khajuraho, capital of the 9th to 13th century Chandela Dynasty. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to the hotel. This afternoon visit the principal Eastern group of temples, which reflect the simplicity inherent in Jainism.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
After breakfast visit the Western group of temples containing the largest and loveliest temples, including KandariyaMahadev (representing Chandela art at its best). In the afternoon attend yoga classes. In the evening sound and light show at the temples.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: ITC MUGHAL (Mughal Chambers)
After breakfast, drive to Jhansi to board the train to Agra (2 hours 15 minutes), en route visiting Orcha, a medieval city frozen in time and space. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Visit the TajMahal early this morning as the rays of the rising sun bathe the marble with a divine glow. The morningis free for shopping. In the afternoon explore Agra Fort, seat of the Mughal dynasty in the 16th century. Fina...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: ITC RAJPUTANA (Executive Club Room).
After breakfast depart for Jaipur. Enroute, visit the abandoned and nearly intact Mughal city of FatehpurSikri, once ruled by emperor Akbar. This ghost town is remarkably wel...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning visit the mountain fortress of Amber, riding royally atop regally painted and decorated elephants. (There is alternate transport for those that wish) Later, enjoy a tour of Jaipur City, visiting HawaMahal or the "...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
This morning is at leisure to pursue independent activities. This afternoon drive back to Delhi where you have rooms to rest and change for a few hours at RADISSON BLU PLAZA. Late in the evening you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight home filled with colorful memories of India. United’s nonstop flight 83 departs at 11:35 pm
Flight arrives at 4:40 am
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Accommodation
Hotel:
City Hotel Room category
Delhi ITC Maurya, Delhi Exec Club
Varanasi The Gateway, Varanasi Standard
Khajuraho Radisson, Khajuraho Deluxe
Agra ITC Mughal, Agra Mughal Chamber
Jaipur ITC Rajputana, Jaipur Executive Club
Delhi Radisson Blu Plaza Superior (W & C)
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