HIGHLIGHTS:

Bedazzled by the sights, sounds, and spirit of North India. Prepare to be dazzled by the most colorful part of India. Everywhere you go you'll encounter the whole kaleidoscope: orange turbans, purple saris, mounds of scarlet spices in the markets, and golden sand dunes beneath a deep blue sky. Lose the rose-tinted glasses and experience the true colors of India on this revealing trip.

 

PRICE INCLUDES:

 

• Sightseeing and local guides.

• All meals as per the itinerary.

• Hotels used are 3 and 4-star categories mixture of boutique and heritage hotels.

• Domestic flight from Khajuraho/Varanasi and Varanasi to Delhi.

• Transportation by coach & domestic flights.

• Boat ride and evening prayer ceremony at Varanasi.

• Service of a Gay tour manager at all times.

• All the entrance fees to the monuments.

 

CULTURE ASPECTS:

Expect some culture shock. You'll be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different from home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

 

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY:

 

Day 1 Saturday - Delhi Arrive Delhi.

Meet and greet. Transfer to hotel. (D)

 

Day 2 Sunday - Delhi

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day sightseeing of Old Delhi covering Red Fort, Jamia Masjid mosque, and Chandni Chowk. Welcome drinks and dinner at the restaurant.

 (B, L, D) 

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Day 3 Monday - Jaipur

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Jaipur – lunch en route. Check into the hotel. Dinner.(B,L,D)

 

Day 4 Tuesday - Jaipur

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day sightseeing covering Amber Fort, City Palace, Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, and Jaipur bazaars. Lunch at a local restaurant and dinner at the hotel.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 5 Wednesday -Bharatpur

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Bharatpur and check into the hotel. Late afternoon rickshaw ride through the bird sanctuary. Dinner.(B,L,D)

 

Day 6 Thursday - Agra

Early morning visit to the bird sanctuary.Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri en-route. Check into the hotel. Lunch en route and dinner.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 7 Friday - Agra

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day sightseeing in Agra including Taj Mahal and Agra fort.Lunch at a restaurant and dinner at the hotel.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 8 Saturday - Orchha

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Orchha, visiting Gwalior fort en route. Lunch at a restaurant in Gwalior. Check into the hotel. Dinner.(B,L,D)

 

Day 9 Sunday - Orchha

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning walking tour of Orchha. Afternoon free time for individual sightseeing, relaxing, massage, etc. Lunch at a restaurant and dinner at the hotel.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 10 Monday - Khajuraho

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Khajuraho – lunch en route. Check into the hotel. Dinner.

 (B,L,D)

 

Day 11 Tuesday - Varanasi

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning tour to temples.After lunch transfer to the airport for a flight to Varanasi. Transfer to hotel and check-in. Participate in an evening prayer ceremony on the banks of the Ganges. Dinner.

 (B,L,D)

 

Day 12 Wednesday - Varanasi

Early morning boat rides on the Ganges.Breakfast at the hotel. Morning tour of Varanasi including Sarnath. Lunch at a restaurant. Afternoon free time. Dinner at the hotel.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 13 Thursday - Delhi

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi.Transfer to hotel. Lunch. Afternoon free time. Dinner.

 (B,L,D)

 

Day 14 Friday Delhi

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning tour of New Delhi covering Qutab Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Hauz Khas village, India gate, Lutyen’s Delhi. Farewell dinner at a restaurant.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 15 Saturday - Back to home

Breakfast at the hotel.Transfer to the airport.

(B)

 

This itinerary is correct at the time of issue and in good faith but is liable to change at any time or place for any reason.

 

   (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)