The Essence of India is a perfect choice for those travelers who would like to see the most significant places for Indian culture as well as admire the beauty of architecture and find out something more about Indian traditions and customs. The tour includes sightseeing of cities and towns, like the capital of India – Delhi, Agra – the place of the Taj Mahal, the “pink” city of Rajasthan, Jaipur, and many other interesting places, such as the typical Hindu town of Orcchha, and the town of Kama Sutra temples Khajuraho. One of the most important places for Hinduism in India which you are going to see on this tour is a city situated on the Ganges river, Varanasi, which is perceived as the oldest and the most stunning city in the world. The tour is full of attractions and emotional moments which stay long in your memory and bring you closer to the spirituality of India.
What is included in the price:
- accommodation in 4- star hotels with breakfast
- private AC transport by car with an English-speaking driver/ guide
- boat ride in Varanasi (morning and evening)
- rikshaw ride in Delhi
- one way flight Varanasi – Delhi
- transfers (pick up and drop off in all places)
- local guides in Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi
- taxes
What isn’t included in the price:
- entry admissions to the monuments and tips
- meals (except for breakfast)
- personal expenses
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Company representatives will pick you up from the hotel or another central location in Delhi. After freshing up enjoy local sightseeing of places like modern Hindu temple Akshardham, the Old part of the city with sightseeing of the most famous monuments there- the biggest mosque in India - Jama Masjid, stop for the picture at Red fort which is on UNESCO list, the cremation place of Mahatma Gandhi - Raj ghat and Sikh temple - Guudwara. During Old Delhi trip you will enjoy rickshaw ride in the narrow streets of Old Delhi with the stop at spice market. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast enjoy sightseeing of New Delhi. Visit places like The India Gate and Diplomatic District where you can see Tha Parliament House, Secretarial Buildings. Then, you will see places like Lotus temple - the modern temple of all believes, monuments on UNESCO list - Humajun tomb and the biggest brick minaret in India Qutub Minar. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, travel to the Pink City Jaipur. Check in the hotel. Local sightseeing of Jaipur. Visit Galta Gi - monkey temple beautifully situated among the hills. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast meet the guide and do local sightseeing of the city. Visit places like Amber fort - a magnificent fort palace situated among hills , the City Palace, Jantar Mantar - Astronomic Observatory, Gaitor tombs - Royal tombs of the Jaipur Kings, Jal Mahal - the Water palace and Hawa Mahal.- the most characteristic Wall in Jaipur with 1000 small windows. Shopping at the local market. Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.
After breakfast journey to Agra. Agra is a home for one of the seven wonders in the world the symbol of eternal love-The Taj Mahal. The monument was built by the emperor Shahjahan in loving memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is located on the banks of Yamuna and brings a huge tourism to Agra. On the way you will stop in Fathepur Sikri and do sightseeing of the Royal and Sacral part of the city. After it, further journey to Agra. where you will meet the guide and do local sightseeing of Agra. First, you will do sightseeing of the monument on UNESCO list - Agra Fort which is one of the most wonderful forts in India. Overnight at the hotel
Visit the symbol of love Taj Mahal with the guide at down. After breakfast drive to the small Hindu town Orchha. You will check in the hotel and do sightseeing of some famous monuments such us a really picturesque Fort Complex as well as temples nicely situated in the town centre - Chatarbhuj tempale and Lord Ram temple. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast travel to Khajuraho. Check in the hotel and relax. Enjoy evening dance show which will bring you closer to Indian culture of music and dance or take some maasage in one of the famous ayurvedic centres. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast visit eastern and western group of temples which are significat for the city and are found on the UNESCO list. Overnight at the hotel.
After early breakfast travel to Varanasi which is the most significant city for Hinduism. Check in the hotel and refresh. In the evening enjoy a boat cruise on Ganga river watching "Arti" - a spectacular ceremony of offering fire to the Gods. Overnight at the hotel.
You will set off for a morning boat ride along the picturesque ghats with the amazing opportunity to take pictures of the sunrise on Ganges river. You will come back for breakfast to the hotel. Next you will be taken to Sarnath which is a very peacful place situated 10 km from Varanasi and is famous for both Buddist and Jain temple complex. You will see there archeological museum, Dhamek stupa, Shri Kashi Viswanath temple and temples of other religiones and from different countries.
Later on you will have time to stop at famous University of Sanskrit established in 1971. After that you will have a chance to try Indian fast food in varius locations in Varansi - see the process of cooking as well as taste it. In the evening you will be taken to the ghats again to take pictures and visit surroundings of the ghats. You will be able to eat dinner in the one of roof top restaurants in Varanasi. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport in Varanasi. Flight from Varanasi to Delhi.
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