Delhi to Kolkata - 15 Days
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Overview
Highlights
- Agra – Discover Agra Fort and enjoy a tour of the iconic Taj Mahal which remains an enduring symbol of love
- Kolkata – Take a guided tour of the cultural capital of India and see highlights including the Victoria Memorial and Marble Palace
- Delhi – Ride on a rickshaw through the Chandni Chowk Baazar then discover highlights including Jama Masjid and the India Gate Monument
- Bodh Gaya – Visit the UNESCO-listed Mahabodhi Temple, where Buddha finally gained enlightenment
- Jaipur – Explore impressive Amber Fort and see highlights of the Pink City including the City Palace and Jantar Mantar
- Varanasi – Cruise down the holy Ganges and watch the ancient religious tradition of ritual cleansing
- Lucknow - Gaze at the incredible Islamic and British Raj style architecture and discover the royal splendor of this incredible city
- Keoladeo Ghana National Park – Enjoy a bicycle rickshaw ride around the biodiverse wetland reserve
- Fatehpur Sikri – Stroll around ghostly Mughal City, abandoned more than 400 years ago
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Trip includes
- Breakfast daily and 2 dinners
- 14 nights 3-4 star and heritage hotels
- Guided sightseeing - Delhi, Jaipur, Chand Baori Step Well, Agra, Lucknow and Varanasi
- Bicycle rickshaw ride in Keoladeo Ghana National Park
- Sunrise boat cruise on the holy River Ganges in Varanasi
- Rickshaw ride in Delhi
- 1 train journey: Bodh Gaya to Kolkata
- Escorted by an English-speaking Indian tour guide (for groups of 6 or more)
- Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sites
- Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 15
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
Itinerary
Saturday. Namaste! Welcome to India. On arrival at the airport you’ll be transferred to our hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore at leisure. Perhaps visit Akshardham, the largest Hindu temple in the world, before meeting our guide and group for a welcome meeting in the hotel lobby at 18:00.
We embark on a full day of sightseeing in India’s capital. In Old Delhi we visit Humayun’s Tomb and Jama Masjid - India’s largest and oldest mosque. Continue to Raj Ghat and enjoy an exhilarating tuk-tuk ride around Chandni Chowk bazaar. In New Delhi we see the ceremonial Rajpath and the famous India Gate monument. After our busy day of sightseeing we enjoy a Namaste dinner in the hotel.
Delhi - Jaipur. Today we drive to the UNESCO-listed Pink City of Jaipur and enjoy a tour of the pretty City Palace. Continue to the Jantar Mantar space observatory, home to the world’s largest stone sundial. On day 4 there’s an early start if you wish to join ou...
Jaipur - Abhaneri - Bharatpur. Say goodbye to Jaipur today as we travel to the rural village of Abhaneri, home to the famous Chand Baori step well. Marvel at this incredible site, where 13 stories stretch down to the waters edge. The well famously featured in the bloc...
Bharatpur - Agra. This morning we visit the eerie 16th century city of Fatehpur Sikri, which was abandoned more than 400 years ago but remains well-preserved. Our day continues with a visit to the impressive Agra Fort and India’s most recognisable site - the Taj Mahal...
Agra – Lucknow. This morning we depart for Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. Boasting beautiful British Raj-era architecture as well as fantastic examples of Islamic art and design, Lucknow is an enigmatic city steeped in history. This afternoon we’ll tour t...
Today we further explore the city of Lucknow, heading first for La Martiniere college. The college was established in 1845 from instructions in the will of Major General Claude Martin, who left a large endowment for its construction and upkeep. Today, it educates upwa...
Lucknow – Varanassi. Today we drive from Lucknow to Varanasi, one of the oldest and holiest cities on Earth. The city is also an important Hindu pilgrimage site, set on the banks of the River Ganges.
Rise early this morning as we enjoy a sunrise boat ride on the holy Ganges River. Watch the ancient religious tradition of ritual cleansing that takes place on the riverside ghats (steps), then enjoy a guided tour of the city. At sunset you may wish to revisit the ghats for the evening pilgrimage, which is different to the dawn ritual.
Varanasi - Bodh Gaya. Leaving Varanasi this morning, we drive to the important Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage village of Bodh Gaya. The rest of the day is free to explore as you please. Perhaps visit the Great Buddha Statue, which will tower over you at 82ft tall.
Enjoy a guided tour of Bodh Gaya today as we visit the Niranjana River and the Sujata Temple. We also explore one of the most visited places in the Buddhist religion, the UNESCO-listed Mahabodhi Temple. This impressive temple is famously the site where Buddha attained...
Bodh Gaya - Kolkata. This morning we take the train to the cultural capital of India - Kolkata. The afternoon is free to relax or explore at leisure. You may wish to visit Science City or admire the European architecture of St Paul’s Cathedral - the first cathedral built in India under British rule.
Enjoy a guided tour of Kolkata today and take in highlights including the Indian Museum, St John’s Church and the Victoria Memorial. This beautiful building was built in dedication to the memory of Queen Victoria and now serves as a museum and the home of several gall...
Saturday. Our Indian adventure ends today with a departure transfer to the airport.
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