First time in India?
Tour level
Easy
Tour Type
Cultural Tour
- Ideal for the first visit
Overview
You will see
- Visit Taj Mahal
- Will you take a Safari and will get to spot tigers and you can observe many other animals
- A ride on elephants to Amber Fort
- You gonna have time to stroll through the bazaars of the old city of Jaipur.
- You will attend the evening Aarti (prayer ceremony) in Varanasi
- Visit the majestic forts of India
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Arrival Delhi
On arrival at international airport of Delhi, you will be received by our representative and transfer to hotel.
Remark: Our representative will await you at the exit gate holding a placard with your name on it.
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Sightseeing of Delhi and drive to Sariska National Park
After delicious breakfast, we head towards Red Fort and visit it from outside. Red Fort derives its name from red sandstone used in construction of its fortified wall. Every year, 15th August, India celebrates Independence Day from this venue.
From there, we will move to Jama Masjid, largest mosque in India and can accommodate nearly 25,000 worshippers at a time in its courtyard.
The most unique way to explore the crowded market of Chandni Chowk is by Rikshaw ride. This ride of half an hour takes you for a ride through the sights of old Delhi and pass through narrow lanes of Chandini Chowk.
Afternoon, we head towards Sariska National Park, located 200 km from Delhi and covers approximately 800 km². This reserve integrated into the Tiger Project saw the species disappear in 2005. Tigers from Ranthambore National Park were then transferred there. A mixture of cliffs, hills and arid forests, it is pleasant to walk there on the lookout for big cats and other animals.
Night in Hotel.
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Sariska National Park
Two Safaris will be organized in Sariska National Park.
Morning safari starts at 06:30hrs and ends at 10:00hrs whereas afternoon safari starts at 14:30hrs and ends at 18:00hrs.
During safaris, you will get to spot tigers and you can observe many other animals:
Antelopes, sambars (deer), chitals (fallow deer), rhesus monkeys, langurs (monkey family), hyenas, Nilgais, wild boars and many birds (peacocks, sand grouse, gray partridges, -golden, etc.)
Night in Hotel.
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Sariska National Park – Jaipur (100kms/3hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Road to Jaipur, the “pink city”, capital of Rajasthan, founded in the 18th century. It is one of the most colorful and picturesque cities in India.
You can have lunch in the city then in the afternoon, visit the interior of the city palace, protected by two statues of elephants, then the astronomical observatory designed by Jai Singh II in 1728. You will then pass by the famous Palace of the Winds, with its red façade, and the “pink city”, a residential and business district.
Installation at the hotel.
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Jaipur Sightseeing
After breakfast, we start the visit of Pink city with Amber fort, classified as a World Heritage Site in 2013 by Unesco. You have option of climbing the fort by Jeep/ by walking.
Visit of the princely buildings. Inside, you will discover the famous temple of Jagmandir, a hall filled with mirrors, the Jai Mahal and the temple of Kali. Throughout the climb, you will enjoy a spectacular view of the entire region.
In afternoon, you have leisure time to stroll through the bazaars of the old city of Jaipur.
Bollywood film session in Raj mandir cinema. Watching a film in this cinema offers you an extraordinary experience and ambiance will mesmerize you during the show.
Interior design of this cinema is unique and blend of modern and traditional construction.
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Jaipur –Bharatpur (185kms/4hrs)
After breakfast, we head towards Bharatpur. It owes its fame to Keoladeo National Bird Park. Bharatpur was previously a duck shooting station of the Maharaja. In the afternoon, we visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Keoladeo National Park, with its 375 species, is one of the best waterfowl sanctuaries in the world. In winter, there are many migratory birds from the northern hemisphere, including the rare Siberian crane.
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Bharatpur – Agra via Fatehpur Sikri (60kms/1-2hrs) and overnight train-Varanasi
After breakfast, drive towards Agra enroute visiting Fatahpur Sikri, imperial capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1584 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a remarkable testimony to 16th century Indian architecture. Visit of the interior of the citadel.
After the visit, we continue the drive to Agra.
Afternoon, visit Fort Rouge. Classified by Unesco as a “world heritage”, it is here that the history of the Mughal Empire is written in stone. Built on an eminence dominating the Yamunâ river, this fort with an impressive aspect reflecting all its power, contains many Palaces with refined decorations.
Then, we visit Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world! It really symbolizes the story of a great love. Its charm is magical, the rectangular basin lined with cypresses, retains the image of the monument.
Evening, you will be transferred to railway station to board the overnight train to Varanasi.
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Varanasi Sightseeing
Arrival in the morning at station, you will be received by our representative and transfer to hotel.
In afternoon, we head towards Sarnath. It is one of the four most important Buddhist pilgrimage destinations in the world. It is here that Buddha gave his first sermon.
After the visit, return to Varanasi and attend the evening Aarti (prayer ceremony). This ceremony is performed daily in the evening by a group of priests at the Dashashwamedh ghat.
Night in Hotel.
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Varanasi Sightseeing and afternoon flight to Delhi
Early morning, we leave for boat ride. This ride covers few spot near the Ghats like visiting ‘Akhaada’ (traditional wrestling ground), watching cremations rituals. Then, we return to hotel for breakfast.
In afternoon, we visit temples like Bharat Mata temple, Kashi Vishwanath temple, Annapurna temple, Sankat Mochan temple and Manas Mandir.
Towards evening, you will be transferred to airport of Varanasi. fly to Delhi.
On arrival, you will be received by our representative and transfer to hotel.
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Departure from Delhi
Today, our representative will escort you to international airport of Delhi for onboarding the return flight.