The Grand Tour of India
The Grand Tour of India
The Grand Tour of India
16 Days Starting and ending in New Delhi
Visiting: New Delhi, Varanasi, Sarnath, Agra, Ranthambore National Park, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Rohat, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ranakpur
Tour operator:
Tour code:
16TGTI
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
1-90
Special diets catered:
Meat, Jain, Halal, Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Budget, Safari Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Uncover the spiritual fait's and majesty of one of the world's oldest city Varanasi. Explore the colour of vibrant Rajasthan where palaces, forts and tombs of the Kings & queens. Every corner have its own story form the sandstone to marble halls of the Amber Fort and the exquisite Taj Mahal.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive At New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, Our Holidays At representative will assist you at airport and later transfer your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 : At New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to New Delhi and Old Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at Delhi local city restaurant later proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive pass to Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market and huge market for clothes.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 : New Delhi - Varanasi (By Flight)
Location: Varanasi, Sarnath
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, Our representative will meet you and transfer to your hotel for night stay.
After lunch proceed for guided tour to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhist pilgrims, visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 : At Varanasi
Location: Varanasi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning boat ride at River Ganges and later drive back to your hotel and enjoy the breakfast. Later proceed for guided tour to Varanasi visit, Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan Temple are the four famous temples in Varanasi.
Experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening which is performed at the banks of the Ghat.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 : Varanasi - New Delhi (By Flight) - Agra (260 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Location: Agra
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Varanasi airport to board the flight for New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi airport later drive to Agra. Upon arrival at Agra check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 : At Agra
Location: Agra
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning before breakfast Sunrise visit the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh.
After finishing your guided tour to Taj Mahal, later get back to your hotel for breakfast and refresh, later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore (296 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)
Location: Ranthambore National Park, Fatehpur Sikri
Accommodation: Hotel, Resort, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Ranthambore, via en-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the oldest deserted town built by Mughal Kingdom in 1571 and built by red stone, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas and Panch Mahal. Later continue drive to Ranthambore. Upon arrival at Ranthambore check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 : At Ranthambore
Location: Ranthambore National Park
Accommodation: Hotel, Resort, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today morning before breakfast proceed for jungle safari at Ranthambore national park. It is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles. After jungle safari at national park later drive back to your hotel for lunch and refresh yourself to capture some wildlife photographs and another jungle safari at Ranthambore national park.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 : Ranthambore - Jaipur (160 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early in the morning before breakfast at hotel, get ready for the wildlife safari at Ranthambore national park which is a major tourist attraction for wildlife lovers and photographers, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast.
After lunch check out and drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 : At Jaipur
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Jaipur, visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride / Jeep ride, (Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits), visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar and drive pass to Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and Birla Temple.
After finishing your sightseeing tour of Jaipur, free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 : Jaipur - Ajmer - Rohet (320 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)
Location: Rohat, Ajmer
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast and check out form hotel later proceed for Rohet. En-route visit Ajmer Dargah Shareef “shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti” and Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra - a mosque. After your visit continue to Rohet. Upon reaching check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 : Rohet - Jodhpur - Bishnoi Village - Rohet
Location: Rohat, Jodhpur
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today after breakfast proceed for guided tour to Jodhpur, visit massive Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace (Now converted into the luxury hotel), Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Clock Tower, Mandore Temple and Mandore Gardens, Balsamand Lake.
After lunch at local city restaurant, later drive to visit the Bishnoi Villages where you might be able to spot black bucks, chinkara, blue bulls, desert foxes, hares or partridges. During September and March, sometimes you can even witness thousands of migratory demoiselle cranes near the Guda Lake. On the way, you can also see the local life-style of craftsman and shepherds, farmers. After the tour, you will be drive back to your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 : Rohet - Ranakpur - Udaipur (220 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)
Location: Udaipur, Ranakpur
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Udaipur, via en-route visit Ranakpur Jain Temples, built in 12th Century.
After finish your temples visit at Ranakpur, later continue drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival at Udaipur check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 : At Udaipur
Location: Udaipur
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Udaipur, visit City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, Fateh Sagar Lake, Ambrai Ghat, Jagdish Temple, Udaipur Ropeway, Vintage collection of classic car museum, Shilpgram and Saheliyon ki Bari. Enjoy boat ride at lake pichola.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 15 : Udaipur - New Delhi (By Flight)
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel, later transfer to Udaipur airport to board the flight for New Delhi.
Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, our representative will meet you and assist for transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 16 : Departure From New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight to your home.
What's Included
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Meals
15 Breakfast & 2 Dinner at Hotel
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15 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis
14 Overnight at Hotel
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Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At
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All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
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Local English speaking guide at Delhi, Varanasi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bishnoi Village, Ranakpur and Udaipur
Other languages guides are available on additional charges.
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Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi
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Visit to the most famous Buddhist sites at Sarnath
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Boat Cruise and Evening aarti in Varanasi
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Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal and Tonga ride in Agra
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Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
What's Not Included
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Visas Fee (if applicable)
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Monument entry fees
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International/Internal flights from start to finish of the trip
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Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
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Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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What is the tipping policy?
Tips always optional.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
INR is local currency.
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?
Absolutely. Every traveller is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Healthy
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
10
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3 Star
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
100% Departure if there is single traveller.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Only for foreign national traveller.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please speak to our sales team as soon as possible to see how we can help.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
HOLIDAYSAT has been trading since 2008.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive all the booking pack with all the pick up times.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of holidays at charges.
Up to 80 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 40 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.