Meaningful India

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Sky Vacations is proud to introduce its flagship program ‘Meaningful India’, the first in a series of culturally immersive experiences.  The program combines traditional sightseeing highlights such as the Taj Mahal, colorful bazaars of Old Delhi and Hawa Mahal in Jaipur with special moments that bring travelers up close and personal to aspects of Indian life ...
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • 11 nights hotel accommodation
    • A guided tour of Old Delhi visiting iconic streets like Chandni Chowk, historical sites and colorful bazaars
    • Hop on to a cycle rickshaw and ride through the rugged-rustic lanes of Old Delhi
    • Visit the Taj Mahal in its full glory along with Agra Fort
    • A visit to Mukti Ashram, India’s first center caring for rescued child laborers providing housing, education and life skills
    • Tour of Barefoot College that works towards elevating and improving the lives of the rural community
    • A peek in to the lives of the Bisnois (world’s first environmentalists), who are known for their conservation and preservation of the environment among many others
    • Soak in the old town of Udaipur and admire the artists painting the famous miniatures depicting the Mughal glory on a walking tour
    • Visit to Sadhna, an NGO established in 1988 to provide alternative incomes for women in Udaipur’s rural, tribal and urban centers
    • Learn the Indian art tradition of Rangoli in which patterns are created on the floor or the ground using materials such as colored rice, dry flour, sand or flower petals.

What's this trip about?

    Sky Vacations is proud to introduce its flagship program ‘Meaningful India’, the first in a series of culturally immersive experiences.  The program combines traditional sightseeing highlights such as the Taj Mahal, colorful bazaars of Old Delhi and Hawa Mahal in Jaipur with special moments that bring travelers up close and personal to aspects of Indian life and culture. Ideal for many types of travelers including families, the essence of ‘Meaningful India’ gently leads one to self-discovery while traveling, offering new insights in to the local culture at a grassroots level.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDelhi
End CityDelhi

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly

Destinations

  • Asia
  • India

Attractions

  • Agra
  • Delhi
  • Fatehpur Sikri
  • Jaipur
  • Udaipur

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature

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Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Delhi

Upon arrival at Delhi airport, you will be met by your Sky Vacations ambassador who will assist with with your transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore, unwind and rejuvenate.

Day 02 Delhi

This morning after breakfast proceed for a guided tour of Old Delhi. Hop on to a cycle rickshaw and ride through the rugged-rustic lanes of Old Delhi. The tours take you through some iconic streets like Chandni Chowk and other important landmarks of Old Delhi includin...

Day 03 Delhi / Agra

After breakfast its time to head to the medieval city of Agra located on the banks of the Yamuna River, founded by Sultan Sikandar Lodi in 1506. During the Mughal reign, began the golden age in Agra. It remained the capital of the Mughal Empire under Emperor Akbar, Ja...

Day 04 Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Abhaneri / Jaipur

Post breakfast check out and proceed to Jaipur. Enroute, stop at Fatehpur Sikri – the Ghost Capital of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The fortress is a UNESCO world heritage site and built entirely of red sandstone, except the tomb of the Saint Salim Chisti, which in stunn...

Day 05 Jaipur

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of Jaipur, Stop for a photo visit of the honeycomb designed Hawa Mahal also known as the “Palace of Winds”. Built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, this is one of the major landmarks of Jaipur. It is an integral par...

Day 06 Jaipur / Rohet

This morning after breakfast at your hotel, its time to head to Rohetgarh, enroute visit Tilonia, a small village in the desert regions of Rajasthan, India, is home of the Barefoot College. Since 1972, the College has worked to improve the lives of the rural poor by a...

Day 07 Rohet

After breakfast, it’s time to explore an unknown side of India by taking a rural day drive seeing the unspoilt, simple, and pure rural countryside in its full glory. You traverse barren landscapes and witness colourful communities with varied wildlife and avian life. ...

Day 08 Rohet / Ranakpur / Udaipur

This morning post breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Udaipur. Enroute visit Ranakpur, renowned for some marvellously carved Jain temples in marble, created in the 15th century AD during the reign of Rana Kumbha. Later we continue our drive to Udaipur. Arrive ...

Day 9 Udaipur

This day proceed for tour of Udaipur visiting City Palace, built in 1725, is actually a conglomerate of eleven palaces overlooking the sprawling Lake Pichola. Next visit The Crystal Gallery, one the most lustrous attractions for tourist showcasing the rare and preciou...

Day 10 Udaipur

This morning we drive 30 mins to visit Sadhana. The three hour tour includes the Delwara Heritage and Community Walk and a visit to the Sadhna facility for a guided stitching and block printing workshop.

Sadhna was established in 1988 to provide alternative inc...

Day 11 Udaipur / Delhi

This morning it’s time for some fun in the old town with a short tuk tuk ride. Later you will be transferred to the airport to board flight to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi airport you will be met upon and transferred the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 Depart Delhi

It’s time to say goodbye to India. Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,395
Price per day$200
Last Updated: 4/12/2024

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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.

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  • 11 Breakfast, 2 Dinner, 2 Lunch
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