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HISTORY, CLUTURE, & SPIRITUALITY TOUR OF INDIA

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish
Ages 20+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    Your tour representative will be waiting at Delhi's International Airport to pick you up. From there, they'll drive you to your hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of the day getting settled and resting after your flight.

    Start point
    Indira Gandhi International Airport Arrival Road, 110037, Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Arrival Hall )
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Eros international)
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  2. Day 2

    Delhi

    Start early heading to Phool Mandi flower market, where you'll see the tradition of pigeon flying (Kabutar Bazi). Next, visit Jama Masjid and climb up its minaret for views over Old Delhi. After that, walk through Chandni Chowk's busy lanes and check out Khari Baoli spice market. You'll see the Red Fort from outside, then visit Humayun's Tomb. End your day at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib where you can experience the community kitchen.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Snack (Masala chai at local stall served in traditional clay cup)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Eros international)

    Included Activities

    • Phool Mandi flower market visit
    • Kabutar Bazi pigeon flying demonstration
    • Jama Masjid visit with southern minaret climb
    • Old Delhi tuk-tuk experience through Chandni Chowk
    • Khari Baoli spice market visit
    • Red Fort exterior view
    • Humayun's Tomb visit
    • Gurudwara Bangla Sahib visit with Langar community kitchen experience

    Optional Activities

    • Urdu or Persian script calligraphy souvenir at Jama Masjid Gate 1
    Landmarks
    Phool Mandi
    Fatehpuri Masjid
    Jama Masjid
    Chandni Chowk
    Khari Baoli
    Red Fort
    Humayun's Tomb
    Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
  3. Day 3

    Delhi to Jaisalmer

    Fly from Delhi to Jaisalmer in the early afternoon. Once you check in at your hotel, head out to the Sand Dunes about 40 km away for jeep rides across the desert. You'll catch the sunset from out there, which gives nice panoramic views of the landscape.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Rang Mahal )

    Included Activities

    • Jeep rides at Sand Dunes (shared basis)
    • Sunset viewing at Sand Dunes
    Landmarks
    Sam Sand Dunes
  4. Day 4

    Jaisalmer

    This morning, explore Jaisalmer Fort (also called Sonar Quila or Golden Fort), a sandstone citadel that rises right out of the Thar Desert. Later, visit Gadisisar Sagar Lake and then head to Bada Bagh before returning to your hotel for the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Rang Mahal )

    Included Activities

    • Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Quila) visit
    • Gadisisar Sagar Lake visit
    • Bada Bagh visit
    Landmarks
    Jaisalmer Fort
    Gadisisar Sagar Lake
    Bada Bagh
  5. Day 5

    Jaisalmer to Jodhpur

    Today's a 6-hour drive to Jodhpur. After checking in at your hotel, you'll have a special evening ahead with a cooking demonstration and dinner at a traditional Rajasthani home. You'll learn old recipes and help prepare local dishes yourself.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Rajasthani home-cooked dinner with cultural experience)
    Accommodation
    (Daspan Haveli)

    Included Activities

    • Cooking demonstration with Indian family
    • Dinner with Indian family at traditional Rajasthani home
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  6. Day 6

    Jodhpur

    Visit Mehrangarh Fort, which rises 120 meters above the city and is one of India's important forts. From there, head to Jaswant Thada, a marble cenotaph with nice architecture. Spend time at a Bishnoi village to see how people live traditionally and learn about their wildlife conservation work. Later, browse the shops at Sadar Bazaar in the old city.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Daspan Haveli)

    Included Activities

    • Mehrangarh Fort visit
    • Jaswant Thada visit
    • Bishnoi village visit and safari

    Optional Activities

    • Browse shops at Sadar Bazaar in old city
    Landmarks
    Mehrangarh Fort
    Jaswant Thada
    Sadar Bazaar
  7. Day 7

    Jodhpur to Deogarh

    Drive to Deogarh, which takes about 3.5 hours. Check in to your hotel and take a walking tour through the village to get a feel for local life and community traditions.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Deogarh Mahal)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Deogarh village
  8. Day 8

    Deogarh - Ranakpur - Eklingji Temple - Nagda - Udaipur

    Ride the heritage toy train from Kamblighat to Phulad, a 1.5-hour journey on India's highest Western Railways track (it was even in 'The Man Who Would Be King'). From there, drive to Udaipur and stop at Ranakpur Jain Temples, which has 1,444 uniquely carved pillars. You'll also visit Eklingji Temple, an 8th-century site dedicated to Lord Shiva, and see the 10th-century Sas-Bahu Temples in Nagda.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jagat Niwas Palace )

    Included Activities

    • Toy train ride from Kamblighat to Phulad railway station
    • Ranakpur Jain Temples visit
    • Eklingji Temple (Royal Temple) visit
    • Nagda and Sas-Bahu Temples visit
    Landmarks
    Kamblighat Railway Station
    Phulad Railway Station
    Ranakpur Jain Temples
    Eklingji Temple
    Nagda
    Sas-Bahu Temples
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  9. Day 9

    Udaipur

    Start at City Palace, built over three centuries. Then visit Jagdish Temple with its Indo-Aryan architecture and black stone image of Lord Vishnu. Walk through the narrow lanes and markets of the Old City. In the afternoon, join a miniature painting workshop. Later, take a scenic boat ride on Lake Pichola to catch the sunset. End your evening watching the Dharohar traditional Rajasthani folk dance show at Bagore ki Haveli.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jagat Niwas Palace )

    Included Activities

    • City Palace visit
    • Jagdish Temple visit
    • Old City walking tour
    • Miniature painting workshop
    • Scenic boat ride on Lake Pichola
    • Bagore ki Haveli visit with Dharohar Dance Show
    Landmarks
    City Palace
    Jagdish Temple
    Lake Pichola
    Bagore ki Haveli
  10. Day 10

    Udaipur to Jaipur

    Drive to Jaipur, the pink city, which takes about 5.5 hours. After checking in at your hotel, head to Govind Dev Ji temple in the evening for the aarti ritual. You'll see hymn chanting, prayers, musical instruments, lamps, and incense in a deeply spiritual ceremony.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Alsisar Haveli)

    Included Activities

    • Evening aarti at Govind Dev Ji temple
    Landmarks
    Govind Dev Ji Temple
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  11. Day 11

    Jaipur

    Explore Hawa Mahal from the inside, the five-story pink sandstone structure from 1799 with 953 intricately latticed windows. Visit Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century UNESCO site full of astronomical instruments. Tour City Palace, which blends Rajput and Mughal architecture, and grab tea or coffee at the Royal Café inside. Take a jeep ride up to Amber Fort to see its grand courtyards and mirror work, plus get outside views of Jal Mahal. Finish at Nahargarh Fort on the Aravalli hills for sunset views across Jaipur.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hawa Mahal inside visit
    • Jantar Mantar visit
    • City Palace visit
    • Amber Fort jeep ride and visit
    • Jal Mahal outside view
    • Nahargarh Fort visit with sunset experience

    Optional Activities

    • Tea or coffee at Royal Café within City Palace (direct payment basis)
    Landmarks
    Hawa Mahal
    Jantar Mantar
    City Palace
    Amber Fort
    Jal Mahal
    Nahargarh Fort
  12. Day 12

    Jaipur to Agra

    Drive to Agra, approximately 5.5 hours away, and stop at Chand Baori, a nice stepwell in Abhaneri village. After checking in at your hotel, spend the evening at Mehtab Bagh Gardens, a beautifully restored spot with views of the Taj Mahal.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Imperial- Deluxe Room)

    Included Activities

    • Chand Baori stepwell visit
    • Mehtab Bagh Gardens visit with Taj Mahal sunset views
    Landmarks
    Chand Baori
    Mehtab Bagh
    Taj Mahal
  13. Day 13

    Agra

    Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, the UNESCO mausoleum that Emperor Shah Jahan built for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. After that, take a nature walk along the Yamuna riverbanks. Return to your hotel for breakfast, then visit Agra Fort, another UNESCO site. Next, explore Itmad Ud Daulah, known as the 'Baby Taj,' which has intricate marble inlay work and gardens. Your afternoon is free to do whatever you like.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Imperial- Deluxe Room)

    Included Activities

    • Taj Mahal sunrise visit
    • Nature walk near Taj Mahal and Yamuna riverbanks
    • Agra Fort visit
    • Itmad Ud Daulah visit
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Agra Fort
    Itmad Ud Daulah
    Yamuna River
  14. Day 14

    Agra to Varanasi

    Take the Vande Bharat Express train from Agra to Varanasi early this morning. Once you arrive and check in at your hotel, head out in the late afternoon to the bathing ghats on the River Ganges. You'll watch the moving Aarti Ceremony, a religious ritual where hundreds of candles in baskets are lit and released onto the river. The whole ceremony lasts about 1.5 hours.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Madin- Deluxe )

    Included Activities

    • Vande Bharat Express train journey Agra to Varanasi
    • Ganga Aarti Ceremony at River Ganges bathing ghats
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
    Varanasi Ghats
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  15. Day 15

    Varanasi

    Tour the Ghats at sunrise on a boat, which is the most significant time in Hinduism when locals gather to greet the rising sun. After the boat ride, visit the Old City to learn about Hindu rituals and see BHU University. You'll return to your hotel for breakfast, then drive to Sarnath where Buddha gave his first sermon in 500 BC. Try local food here (at your own expense) before heading back to the hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Madin- Deluxe )

    Included Activities

    • Ghats sunrise boat tour
    • Old City visit with Hindu ritual insights
    • BHU University visit
    • Sarnath excursion

    Optional Activities

    • Local food tasting (direct payment basis)
    Landmarks
    Varanasi Ghats
    Banaras Hindu University
    Sarnath
  16. Day 16

    Varanasi to Delhi

    Have breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Varanasi Airport. Fly to Delhi, and from there, you'll be heading to your flight back home.

    End point
    Indira Gandhi International Airport Departure Road, 110037, Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Exit gate )
    Meals
    Breakfast
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