Delhi, Palaces, Ganges - 10 days

Delhi, Palaces, Ganges - 10 days

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Delhi, Palaces, Ganges - 10 days

10 Days Starting and ending in Delhi

Visiting: Delhi, Old Delhi, Agra, Karauli, Jaipur, Varanasi

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

16 + if accompanied by an adult.

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Interests:

Cultural

From: $1705 $1535 Operator discount: -$171

NB: Prices correct on 26-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Explore Delhi, both old and new. Tour the legendary Taj Mahal in Agra as well as the beautiful Pink City of Jaipur, where you'll experience the illustrious City Palace and Jantar Mantar Space Observatory. Watch locals perform mesmerizing sunrise Hindu prayer rituals in the vibrant city of Varanasi, right on the banks of the holy Ganges.

Highlights

  • The Taj Mahal – Discover the most iconic site in India and enjoy a guided tour at this extravagant symbol of love

  • Agra – Visit the lesser known but still impressive Agra Fort and explore behind its fortified walls

  • Varanasi – Sail on the holy Ganges and watch the ancient tradition of religious ritual cleansing on the riverside ghats

  • Delhi – Ride on a rickshaw around Old Delhi and see highlights of the city including Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb and the India Gate monument

  • Jaipur – Enjoy a tour of the highlights of the Pink City including the City Palace and Jantar Mantar space observatory

  • Karauli or Dholpur – Spend the night at the Maharaja’s Palace Bhanwar Vilas in Karauli or the Raj Niwas Palace in Dholpur

  • Amber Fort – Explore the famous 16th century fortress, laid out over four levels and set on shimmering Maota Lake

Places You'll See

Delhi

Jaipur

Agra

Delhi

Jaipur

Agra

Itinerary

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Day 1: Delhi

Location: Delhi

Saturday. On arrival in Delhi you are met at the airport and transferred to our hotel. The rest of today is free to explore India’s capital at leisure before meeting the group and guide at the hotel at 18:00 for a Welcome meeting.





For those able to arrive very early today or the day prior, why not get off the beaten track and explore Old Delhi with us on our optional 'Backstreets of Delhi' add-on tour. You will get to relish the taste of various street foods, from savoury to sweet. Along the way, visit Khari Baoli, the largest spice market in India and the colourful Bazar Matia Mahal, located opposite the majestic Jama Masjid Mosque. The tour will combine a mixture of metro, electric rickshaw and walking to get around.

Day 2: Old Delhi

Location: Old Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Delhi - Agra. This morning we enjoy a packed day of sightseeing in Old and New Delhi. Check out the UNESCO-listed Humayun’s Tomb and Jama Masjid - India’s oldest and largest mosque. Visit the iconic Sikh temple Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and its community kitchen feeding 25,000-30,000 people daily. We also enjoy a thrilling rickshaw ride around the Chandni Chowk bazaar and explore New Delhi. Walk down the Rajpath, formerly known as the ‘King’s Way’ and see the famous India Gate monument.





This afternoon, we will drive to Agra. After checking into the hotel, enjoy a group Namaste dinner for departures in 2024. Please note there is no dinner included for departures in 2025.





Day 3: Agra

Location: Agra

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, we'll visit the legendary Taj Mahal, India's most renowned monument. Constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a tribute to his beloved wife, this iconic white marble mausoleum is an unparalleled symbol of love and devotion, standing as one of the most extraordinary architectural masterpieces in the world. Be sure to capture this once-in-a-lifetime experience with plenty of photos!





Following our visit to the Taj Mahal, we’ll journey to the impressive Agra Fort. This massive red sandstone fortress houses some of India's most exquisite Mughal buildings, all safeguarded behind its towering fortified walls. It’s a site rich with history and grandeur, offering a fascinating glimpse into the Mughal era.



Day 4: Karauli

Location: Karauli

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Karauli or Dholpur

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Agra - Karauli/Dholpur. This morning we journey to either Karauli or Dholpur stopping for lunch en route.





In Karauli, we will stay in the beautiful Palace Bhanwar Vilas. An eclectic melding of both Oriental and Art Deco architecture, the heritage-listed hotel was built in 1938 as a family home of the Maharaja of Jaipur. In Dholpur, we will stay at the magnificent Raj Niwas Palace, which is known for its red sandstone, traditional Rajisthani architecture, and European-style ceramics. It's said that this heritage-listed hotel was built by the Maharaja to welcome HRH Albert Edward, who visited in 1876.





Spend the afternoon at your leisure exploring the grounds, perhaps check out the vintage cars or take a dip in the swimming pools. This evening, you can also opt to attend the evening Aarti (prayer).





Please note: Lunch will be included in 2024. Please note there is no lunch included for departures in 2025, instead you will have time to enjoy lunch at your own expense.

Day 5: Jaipur

Location: Jaipur

Meals Included: Breakfast

Karauli/Dholpur - Jaipur. This morning we hit the road towards the vibrant UNESCO listed Pink City of Jaipur. On arrival, we will spend the afternoon on a tour of the illustrious City Palace and the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar Space Observatory, which features 19 separate astrological instruments.

Day 6: Jaipur

Location: Jaipur

Meals Included: Breakfast

Jaipur. Early this morning why not experience an optional hot-air balloon ride (booked and paid locally, see trip notes for further information). Later, enjoy a jeep ride to Amber Fort for a guided tour and visit a cotton weaving house for an authentic demonstration of fabric dyeing.

Day 7: Varanasi

Location: Varanasi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Jaipur - Varanasi. Today you fly to Varanasi, India's holiest city. You will be transferred to the airport where you will take a flight to Varanasi. Depending on flight schedules this may be an indirect flight connecting via another city. On arrival, you will be transferred to our hotel.





Day 8: Varanasi

Location: Varanasi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Varanasi. We set off on a morning city tour. We will get to visit sites including Banaras Hindu University, Durga Mata Mandir, and Bharat Mata Mandir. There will be an optional excursion to visit the Sarnath Temple Ruins and Museum. A holy Buddhist site, Sarnath is said to be the location where Buddha held his first sermon.





Later, we enjoy an evening visit to the Ganges to see the Aarti ceremony. The Ganga Aarti is a ritual performed by use of fire, lamp and chants, on the ghats of River Ganga. We will watch as small lamps are lit with fire and oil, decorated with flowers, and floated onto the River Ganges as a ritual offering for the Indian deity, Ganga.







Please note: The visit to Sarnath will be included in all 2024 departures. From 2025, it will become an optional excursion that can be booked and paid locally.



Day 9: Varanasi

Location: Varanasi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Varanasi - Delhi. Rise and shine, for an early morning boat ride along the Ganges River, where you can watch the sunrise illuminate the ancient city. Not only will we experience breathtaking views of the Varanasi Ghats from the water, we will also get to witness locals performing Hindu puja - sunrise rituals that involve prayer, songs and ritual bathing.





Later today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight to Delhi. Once in Delhi, you will take a transfer to your hotel, where the rest of the day is at leisure.





Please note: included flight from Varanasi to Delhi varies between afternoon and evening.

Day 10: Delhi

Location: Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Monday. Our Indian adventure comes to an end today. A departure transfer is included today for departures in 2024. If you are travelling in 2025 this can be booked for an additional supplement if required.



What's Included

  • Accommodation
    3 - 4 star & heritage hotels

  • Breakfast daily and 1 dinner

  • 9 nights 3-4 star and heritage hotels

  • Guided sightseeing - Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Karauli or Dholpur and Varanasi

  • Sunrise boat cruise on the holy River Ganges in Varanasi

  • Travel by jeep to beautiful Amber Fort in Jaipur

  • Rickshaw ride in Delhi

  • 2 economy class flights: Jaipur to Varanasi and Varanasi to Delhi

  • Escorted by an English-speaking Indian tour guide (for groups of 4 or more)

  • Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sites

  • Airport arrival transfer on day 1 (For departures in 2024 a departure airport transfer is provided on day 10)

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What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa

  • Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$4-7 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture

  • Entrance Fees: USD$65-85pp, paid in local currency

Age Policy

15 + if accompanied by an adult.

Check out our Q&As

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    3 - 4 star & heritage hotels

  • What is the maximum group size?

    24

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Jenny Band  

Delhi, Palaces, Ganges - 10 days

24-Nov-2016

From the moment Sammy met me at the airport I felt in safe hands. He was professional yet easy going and friendly, well organised and calm. The group met for a briefing the next morning and then we were off. And I absolutely loved every minute of the next 13 days. We saw amazing things and people, went to astonishingly wonderful places and throughout, Sammy managed to gently herd us along without us ever feeling managed. At Varanasi we were all stuffed in pairs into tuc tucs and sent off into the pre dawn traffic mayhem of the 3 day Puja there. Sammy somehow materialised at the riverside (20mins ride away) and got us all into a boat and onto the water to see the magical sunrise. I never worked out how he did that! And it was all with implacable calm. He was funny and fun, informative and interesting, organised and efficient and brought out the best in the group. He is a brilliant ambassador for India and all its wondrousness. I Loved the entire tour and would like to nominate Sammy for an award

Jason Kendall  

Delhi, Palaces, Ganges - 10 days

04-Apr-2015

Satendra was the best tour leader I have ever had, told me so much about his country, he also shared personal info about him which he didn't have to do.

Kornelia Maraczy  

Delhi, Palaces, Ganges - 10 days

31-Oct-2016

Sam has good local knowledge and language skills. He is a good tour guide with good interpersonal communication skills. He needs to keep to scheduled sight seeings. Sam need to improve on group organizational skills, when it comes to interstate travel by air and train. While other group tourist were managed to stay as one group, our group ended up separated. Pre organized 1st class train seating was not organized / achieved, creating disappointment. His organized evening entertainments were good and appreciated as well as the boat cruise at night on the Ganges.

Bessie Ropati  

Delhi, Palaces, Ganges - 10 days

13-Jan-2016

This tour met all of my expectations our tour guide was fantastic he went out of his way to accommodate us all, very helpful and able to answer all of our questions. He was able to deal with all difficult situations and we did have some. I will be recommending this tour and will use On The Go again.

Patricia Defazio  

Delhi, Palaces, Ganges - 10 days

16-Jan-2018

I would like to say how wonderful and amazing our Tour was to India especially a big mention our tour guide Satendra Sharma, he has a wonderful kind heart, impeccable knowledge, nothing was any problem. He worked long hours to make sure our trip was memorable and he went over and beyond his job. I still think about the tour, we were lucky to have a wonderful group of people and extra lucky to have Satendra. If there is anywhere I can put a recommendation for him please advise. I had a friend Fiona Baker that did the tour back in May 2017 and also had Satendra and she advised me before I went that I was in for a amazing tour, we both would come back possibly to do a private tour with him. I have told all my friends about ON THE GO TOURS and highly recommend the high quality and pricing is very reasonable for what you receive. The only complaint about the trip was that we had to leave :-) Thank you ON THE GO TOURS and a big thank you to Satendra. I will be a return customer in the future. Kind Regards Patricia

Charlie Thurlow  

Delhi, Palaces, Ganges - 10 days

15-Nov-2015

Sammy was with the group at all times. He treated everyone with care and patience. He was so keen to share his knowledge and experiences. The whole group felt comfortable. My brother and I met Sammy on our return from Shimla (add on) at the Almondz Hotel. He was starting off with another group but came over to ask how we were and if we were comfortable. He also recommended places for us where we might have meals. He was professional at all times, even with a demanding client. I would also like to commend our guide in Varanasi. He was such a professional ,pleasant knowledgeable person. His name was Pulkit

Linton Kirk  

Delhi, Palaces, Ganges - 10 days

27-Jan-2016

We completed a hard copy feedback but in summary tour was great and I wouldn't change anything, except maybe hotel in Delhi.

Robert and Sarah McCready  

Delhi, Palaces, Ganges - 10 days

20-Oct-2016

We loved our time in India and our guide Yusuf was absolutely brilliant. We also had fantastic guides in Mumbai and Cochin. Das, our driver in Kerala was also amazing. All went smoothly with transfers and flights and we would recommend doing India again with On the Go. Thankyou so much Rachna for putting this lifetime trip together for the 6 of us. We will be in touch.

Kathleeni Langley  

Delhi, Palaces, Ganges - 10 days

01-Nov-2017

As I have said with feedback form given to me by Yusuf, it was through Yusuf, that I was not only able to enjoy ( apart from excessive heat) but feel safe. He was in control of any situation that might crop up, which left me and others feeling safe in what a trip in India represents, some interesting, though exciting challenges. I do also, thank On The Go for making these types of trips possible. For my first time out of Australia, it was a great experience. Thank you! Cheers Kathy

Michael Rozek  

Delhi, Palaces, Ganges - 10 days

02-Nov-2024

Overall tour very good. Yusuf our guide was excellent & Varanasi guide good. Major disappointment was the balloon ride which was aborted after only 20 mins due to lack of winds. Maybe should not have been commenced. OM Vilas accommodation was very poor. Sub standard facilities & very noisy.

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