North India Highlights Family Tour
Country
India
Duration
14 Days
Price
$4595
About Destination
North India Highlights
- Explore India’s former capital to the British Raj – Kolkata
- Enjoy an evening train ride from the hustle and bustle of Howrah train station in Kolkata to Varanasi
- Witness all the splendour of the Ganges River in the Holy city of Varanasi
- Enjoy an overnight train trip from Varnasi to Agra, home to the Taj Mahal
- Explore all the culture and heritage of the Pink city of Jaipur , capital of Rajasthan
- Enjoy a rural driver through the Thar Desert in Rajasthan
- Final stop in New Delhi, spending time exploring all the sights on offer in the Old and New Delhi
Details
Itineraries
One of India’s most historic and cosmopolitan cities, Kolkata has been at the center of activity of various civilizations. Large populations of Chinese, Armenian, Jewish, and other immigrant communities have all called Kolkata home, and the city’s stunning architecture pays testament to its social, political, and cultural richness.
- Arrive in Kolkata. A private taxi to meet and greet you outside the airport (name sign) and transfer your hotel
- Breakfast followed by sightseeing with local guide in and around Kolkata, including Mother Theresa House, Queen Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, College & Park street for bookshops and coffee or even take a ferry ride across the Houghly River
- Lunch at local restaurant for a local cultural experience
- Afternoon free time to relax around hotel
Stay 2 nights Kolkata
Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the spiritual capital of North India, and also one the holiest of seven sacred cities in Hinduism. Its is famous for its location on the Ganges River, where pilgrims gather from around the world to bath,and spend their final days. To die and be cremanted in Varanasi is the goal all all devout Hindus.
- Depart Kolkata to Howrah train station Departs approx 5pm
- Arrive at Varanasi train station, pickup transfer to hotel in Assi Ghat, Varanasi
Evening train & Stay 1 night
- Next morning take an early guided morning walk along the Ghats on the Ganges River
- Back to hotel for breakfast and check out of hotel to transfer to the Brij Rama Hotel
- Next day enjoy sunrise boat ride on the Ganges to see the burning ghats the back the hotel for breakfast.
- Rest of the morning local sightseeing today in around Varanasi
- Followed by cooking class and lunch at local family home
- evening on the Ghats watching the world go by and watch the Arti (fire) ceremony overlooking the Ganges River
Stay 2 nights in Varanasi
Agra is legendary as the home of the Taj Mahal, the immortal marble mausoleum and an ode to love
- Depart by flight from Varanasi to Delhi.
- Airport pickup and transfer directly south to Agra.
- Check into your hotel and if time permits take a walk down to the Yumman River side to witness the Taj Mahal in the evening from the river
- Next morning sunrise entry into Taj with your experienced local guide
- back to hotel for breakfast, and later visit Agra Fort and other cultural highlights of Agra
- Evening shopping and dinner at hotel
2 nights Agra
The beauty of the Pink City of Rajasthan is known to one and all. Surrounded by Aravalli Hills and residing next to the Thar desert, Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan is a splendor of history and culture
- Depart early from Agra to Jaipur by road
- Arrive check into hotel relax and dinner in hotel
- Next day Local guide to meet you for day sightseeing around Jaipur, Including visiting the City Palace complex, Amber Fort
- Final day to explore at own pace or see your own things with driver
- Be sure to see a matinee Bollywood Film at Raj Mandir (ask driver)
Stay 3 nights in Jaipur
Jodhpur is a city in the Thar desert of Rajasthan. Its 15th century Mehrangarh Fort is a former palace thatst now a museum, displaying weapons, paintings and elaborate royal palaquines (sedan chairs). Set on a rock outcrop, the fort overlooks the blue walled city
- Depart Jaipur via road with car driver, arrive check into hotel relax
- Next morning after breakfast, local guide to meet you for sightseeing tour
- Afternoon enjoy pool and gym & dinner in hotel
Stay 2 nights
Delhi India’s capital, is a big metropolitan city. It consists of so many different areas. In New Delhi is India Gate & Connaught Circus for shopping. Old Delhi , has the incredible Jama Masjid mosque and Chandni Chowk, a vibrant bazaar filled with food carts, sweet shops and spice stalls and bustling trade.
- Check out of hotel after a breakfast and transfer to Jodphur airport for a domestic flight back to Delhi, Arrive taxi pick up and transfer to hotel , relax
- Next day guided sightseeing tour of New & Old Delhi including Jama Masjid and Chandi chowk & India Gate and Connaught Place in New Delhi
- Dinner at local restaurant
Stay 2 nights Delhi
Included
- All transport in private vehicle
- All airport, train station & hotel pickup & transfers
- Mix of 4 & 5 * hotels with breakfast
- Domestic flights
- Sightseeing with local guides (half day morning sightseeing approx. 4-5 hrs) as per itinerary
- sunrise or sunset private boat ride on Ganges River Varanasi
- Indian Tour Manager
Excluded
- International Airline tickets
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Indian tourist visa
- Entrance fees & camera fees to monuments, temples and sites e.g Taj Mahal
- Any personal tipping e.g. restaurant waiters, hotel staff, temple donations, carrying of bags in hotels, airports
- Any meals food or drinks outside included meals in itinerary
- Any costs associated with changes in itinerary, such as additional bookings of hotels for extra nights due to delays beyond the control of Tiwari Travel
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Price from $4595 AUD per person
(Inclusive of all service fees & local taxes)
Price from $4595 AUD per person