India Heritage and Culture Tour

Tour Details

India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage. On this culture and heritage tour to India, you will have the opportunity to experience the rich cultural heritage of this beautiful country through handpicked destinations.

In India, heritage tours include the Golden Triangle circuit (Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra) which is a famous tourist destination in the world, as well as other destinations like Varanasi, Khajuraho, Orchha and Gwalior. Experience India’s rich cultural heritage on this cultural tour of the country and explore its majestic beauty.

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Mumbai
On the day of arrival at Mumbai airport, our IBCC representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Mumbai Tour
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Mumbai, visit Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Gandhi Memorial, Parliament House, Marine Drive, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Jain Temples, Kamla Nehru Garden and Juhu Chowpatty.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 03: Mumbai - Aurangabad (By Flight)
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Mumbai airport to board the flight for Aurangabad. Upon arrival at Aurangabad airport, our IBCC representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Ellora Caves. Ellora Caves - World Heritage Site which is known to house beautiful carvings which present great workmanship. The place truly reflects the religious harmony which prevailed during the 5th and 11th century in India. Also visit Daulatbad Fort, Aurangabad Caves and Bibi Ka Maqbara.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 04: Aurangabad - Ajanta - Aurangabad (100 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Ajanta Caves. Ajanta Caves - UNESCO World Heritage Site which is famous for its 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad. These caves are considered the finest surviving examples of Indian Art.

After finish your sightseeing tour at Ajanta caves, later drive back to Aurangabad for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05: Aurangabad - Varanasi (By Flight)
Today morning 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 later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhist pilgrims, visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa and Tibetan Buddhist Monastery- The peaceful and traditional Monastery.

After finish your guided tour to Sarnath, later drive back to Varanasi for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06: Varanasi Tour
Early morning boat ride at River Ganges, 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. Also visit Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University and Birla Mandir.

Experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening which is performed at the banks of the Ghat.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07: Varanasi - Khajuraho (By Flight)
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Varanasi airport to board the flight for Khajuraho. Upon arrival at Khajuraho airport, our IBCC representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Khajuraho, visit western group of temples, eastern group of temples, jain group of temples. After finish your guided tour to Khajuraho. Evening enojoy the sound and light show at the Western group of temples. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 08: Khajuraho - Orchha (180 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Orchha. Upon arrival at Orchha check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 09: Orchha Tour
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Orchha, visit Jahangir Fort, Rai Praveen Ka Mahal, Riverside Cenotaphs, Ram Raja Temple and Orchha Fort, built on an island on the Betwa river.

After finish your guided tour to Orchha, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 10: Orchha - Gwalior (120 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Gwalior. Upon arrival at Gwalior check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Gwalior, visit Gwalior Fort, Johar Kund, Man Mandir, Gujari Mahal - Archaeological Musuem, Temples of Sas-Bahu, Teli-ka-Mandir Temple, Jai Vilas Palace. Also visit Tomb of Gaus Mohammad and the Mausoleum of Tansen. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 11: Gwalior - Agra (120 Kms / 3 Hrs)
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Agra "City of Love”. Upon arrival at Agra check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas) and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb. Also visit to Mehtab Bagh and enjoy the Sunset view of Taj Mahal.

After finish your guided tour to Agra, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 12: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore (293 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)
Early morning before breakfast, at sunrise visit the world's most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal ( Closed on Friday). After finish your guided tour to Taj Mahal, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast. Later on drive to Ranthambore, a wildlife-lover's paradise, home to the Royal Bengal Tigers. En-route you will visit Fatehpur Sikri, the oldest deserted town built by Mughal Kingdom in 1571 and built by red stone, visit the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas and Panch Mahal.
After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, continue drive to Ranthambore. Upon arrival at Ranthambore check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 13: Ranthambore Tour
Early morning jungle safari game drives in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Explore the deep jungles of the Ranthambore National Park on an open roof vehicle, tracking for tigers. This mission lasts for around 3 hours, and then you return back to the hotel for breakfast.
Spend the rest of the morning relaxing in the comfort of the hotel. In the afternoon, another jungle safari continues into the Ranthambore National Park for wildlife viewing. Evening return back to your hotel for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14: Ranthambore - Jaipur (191 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, check out and drive to Jaipur known as "Pink City". Upon arrival check-in at hotel and relax. By the evening we visit the modern attractions of the pink city, which includes Albert Hall Museum, Birla Mandir, the Statue Circle and New Vidhan Sabha. From there we head to an ethnic village-style resort (Chokhi Dhani) to experience Rajasthani food and music. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15: Jaipur Tour
After breakfast proceed for a full-day guided tour to Jaipur, visit Amer Fort, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Observatory (Jantar Mantar), Hawa Mahal & Walled Pinkcity. We keep our evening engaged with stunning view of the Pinkcity from the hills of Nahargarh Fort and a breathtaking sunset and then sound & light show at Amber Fort. Overnight at Jaipur.

Day 16: Jaipur - Delhi
After breakfast you will be transferred to Jaipur Airport/Railway Station to connect your onwards journey. (The Tour Ends)

Day 16: Ranthambore - New Delhi (270 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, check out and leave for New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 17: New Delhi Tour
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. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Day 18: Departure from New Delhi
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.

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Inclusions:

✓ Pick-up and drop-off from anywhere in Mumbai (within city limits).
✓ Chauffeur (driver) A/C private vehicle for India Heritage and Culture Trip.
✓ Professional English-speaking driver.
✓ Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge
✓ All transportation using air-conditioned Sedan or SUV or Tempo Traveller.
✓ All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Exclusions:

⤫ Any kind of entry fees anywhere if not mentioned in including.
⤫ Gratuities (Optional)
⤫ All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals.
⤫ Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.
⤫ Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.
⤫ Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare/train ticket
⤫ Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.
⤫ Any other shopping and personal purchases.
⤫ Medical Requirements on request.
⤫ Service Tax as per government.
⤫ Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

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