Essential India with the Ganges

Welcome to India! Upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, you are greeted by our representative. Transferred to hotel where our representative helps you check in and briefs you about the following tours. Have some free time on your own to adjust to the new time zone.

Things to do for today: Jama Masjid , Qutub Minar , Chandni Chowk , Humayun's Tomb , Gandhi Smriti , Laxminarayan Temple

This morning, your private driver picks you up at your hotel lobby and start your private tour of the capital today. Pay a visit to Old Delhi to see Jama Masjid and then a unique glance at local life by rickshaw.

Pass by Red Fort before driving to New Delhi for Qutub Minar, the tallest minaret in the world made up of bricks. Continue to Humayun Tomb, which is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal.

Drive along the city landmark of India Gate, President's House, Parliament House & Government Secretariat Buildings and stop for photo opportunity there. Pay a visit to Ghandi Smriti where the Father of India spent the last days of his life and was assassinated.

Finish today with an insight into the local religion at a colorful Hindu Temple - Laxmi Narayan Temple. After the tour, your private driver will escort you to your hotel.

Things to do for today: Mehtab Bagh

After breakfast and hotel checkout, head to Agra by private A/C vehicle (4-5 hours) with your private driver. Stopover for coffee break or photo opportunities are at your request any time en-route. Upon arrival visit Mehtab Bagh which is also called Moonlight Garden, where you could enjoy a preview of Taj Mahal.

Things to do for today: Taj Mahal , Taj Mahal at Sunrise , Agra Fort , Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah

Rise early for a visit to the Taj Mahal in all its glory as the sun is rising, which is the best time to see this world-famous manmade wonder. Return to your hotel for breakfast and freshen-up. Afternoon visit Agra Fort and end your day at Itmad-ud-daulah (Baby Taj).

Things to do for today: Fatehpur Sikri

After hotel checkout, head west to Jaipur (approx. 5 hours) stopping en route to visit Fatehpur Sikri, the former royal city and capital of Emperor of Akbar, boasting one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendor at its height. Upon arrival, check in to your Jaipur hotel and rest of the day is at your leisure.

Things to do for today: Amber Fort , Sheesh Mahal , Nahargarh Fort , Hawa Mahal , City Palace , Jantar Mantar

Today you have a full day private tour of Amer Fort and Jaipur city. The morning journey starts with a jeep ride ascend to the entrance of Hillside Amer fort, located in Amer, a town 11 km away from Jaipur city. Inside also visit the fabulous Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors).

After the visit return to Jaipur city and on the way visit Nahargarh Fort where you can overlook the Jaipur City. Stop at the city landmark: the pink Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) for picture opportunity. Then you will be taken to Maharaja City Palace, a royal palace with seven storey as well as Jantar Mantar, the observatory. This wonderful observatory is attracted by mathematician as well as astronomers of whole world.

Things to do for today: Aarti Ceremony

After breakfast drive to airport to board flight to Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi, and our representative will greet you at airport and help you settle down at hotel. Evening witness the thousand-year-old Aarti Ceremony during which worshippers pray near the water by the light of candles and lanterns.

Things to do for today: Sunrise boat cruise on the Ganges River , Banaras Hindu University , Bharat Mata Temple , Sarnath (The Deer Park)

Wake up earlier for a sunrise boat cruise on the Ganges River, vivid picture of devoted Hindus bathe in the river offering the prayers against morning sunlight make the journey quite rewarding.

Return to the hotel for breakfast followed by a brief city tour to Banaras Hindu University and Bharat Mata Temple which is dedicated to Mother India. Drive pass by the Golden Temple (entrance fee to be paid on spot if you want to take a visit inside the temple). Afternoon continues your adventure to Sarnath(The Deer Park ) where the Buddha preached his first sermon and Sarnath Museum (closed on Friday).

Enjoy a free morning. Afternoon our rep will meet you at hotel lobby then escort you to airport for the flight to Delhi.

On arrival at Delhi, rest of the time is at leisure and you may take advantage of this time for last minute gift shopping before our representative escorts you to the international airport for your return flight.