India Tours & Travel Packages

Tourism in States & Cities of India

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi and meet the ITS representative at the arrival hall and transfer to hotel. Relax & overnight in Delhi. (Meals: No Meals)

Day 02: Delhi

After late breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Old & New Delhi.
Morning visit Old Delhi: The important places in Old Delhi include the majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk and if time permits you can visit Raj Ghat the Memoir of Mahatma Gandhi.

Afternoon visit New Delhi visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India's leading industrial families; Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped Baha'i Temple. Evening free to relax, overnight in Delhi.

Day 03: Delhi - Varanasi (By air at 1040 hrs / arr at 1150 hrs)

After early breakfast checkout & transfer to airport to board the flight for Varanasi at 1040 hrs, assistance on arrival in Varanasi at 1150 hrs, transfer to hotel. After freshen up take an excursion tour to Sarnath - 10 kms visit the deer park and Bodhi Tree where Lord Buddha perched his First Sermon. Drive back to Varanasi, evening take a boat ride on the River Ganges and see the various Ghats with people ritually cleansing their sins. While on the boat you will also see the cremation ceremonies of dead bodies as per Hindi Rituals. Later drive back to hotel for overnight.

Day 04: Varanasi - Agra (BY Train from Mughal Sarai Junction at 2235 hrs)

After breakfast proceed on a tour of the temples of Varanasi visiting the Golden Temple dedicated to lord Shiva, the Durga temple dedicated to goddess Durga. Interestingly the Durga Temple is also known as the Monkey Temple due to the large number of monkeys found in the Temple premises. Evening drive to Mughal Sarai Railway Station to board the train for Agra at 2235 hrs, Overnight in the train.

Day 05: Agra

Assistance on arrival in Agra, on arrival transfer to hotel, Day free to relax till noon. Later in the day take a sight seeing tour of Agra visiting Tomb of Mughal Emperor Akbar at Sikandra, Agra Fort, Ittamuddaulahs Tomb & the Grand Taj Mahal. Evening free to venture into the handicrafts market of Agra, overnight at the hotel.

Day 06: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur

After breakfast checkout & drive to Jaipur, enroute visiting Panch Mahal, Bulund Darwaza & Shrine of Shaikh Salim Chisti in the old Mughal Dynasty called Fatehpur Sikri. Later proceed to Jaipur on arrival transfer to hotel, day free to relax. Later in the evening visit Birla Temple of White Marble and at the time of dinner visit Chokhi Dhani - an ethnic resort serving traditional Rajasthani cuisine with live music and puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic village. Return to the hotel for overnight.

Day 07: Jaipur

After breakfast take an excursion tour to Amber Fort - 11kms, and enjoy elephant ride to ascend/ descend this great fort. Later take sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar Observatory all within the vicinity of City Palace. After lunch the day is kept free for shopping or individual activities. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 08: Jaipur - Samode - Mandawa (175 kms - 4 hrs)

After breakfast checkout & drive to Mandawa enroute enjoy camel cart ride at the semi desert village of Samode, later proceed to Mandawa, on arrival in Mandawa transfer to hotel, day free to relax, early evening visit the town where the finest of the Shekhavati frescoes can be seen. It's Havelis still bear witness to the rich & prosperous Marwari era of the 19th century. Worth visiting are the Aath Haveli complexes, Anandilal Poddar Haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat Haveli & Chokhani Haveli. Evening free to relax at the Desert resort, overnight in Mandawa.

Day 09: Mandawa - Delhi (275 kms - 5 hrs) - Amritsar (By Train at 1630 hrs / arr at 2210 hrs)

After breakfast checkout & drive to Delhi, on arrival transfer to railway station to board the Superfast train to Amritsar at 1630 hrs, assistance on arrival in Amritsar at 2200 hrs, transfer to hotel, relax, & overnight in Amritsar.

Day 10: Amritsar

After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Amritsar. There are a number of tourist attractions to visit in and around Amritsar. However, most of the places are of religious and historical importance. Golden temple which is located in the heart of the city, the Jalianwala Bagh which is a memorial of the martyrs of the 1919, the Durgiana Mandir that is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga, and Baba Atal Rai Tower are some of the main tourist attractions in Amritsar. Early evening take an excursion tour to Wagah Border to see the closing ceremony of the Indian Borders. Return to the hotel for overnight.

Day 11: Amritsar - Dharamshala (200 kms - 5 hrs Hilly Terrain)

After breakfast checkout & drive to Dharamshala, on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening visit the monasteries around Dharamshala & panoramic view point to see the sunset. Relax & overnight in Dharamshala.

Day 12: Dharamshala

After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Dharamshala visiting Dalai Lama Palace & Monasteries, McLeodganj, Tibetan Medical & Astro Institute, Bhagsunath, St. John's Church, Kunal Pathri, Dal Lake and War Memorial. Later in the afternoon take an excursion tour to Triund - It is a beautiful picnic spot at a height of 2827 m. It is on the foothills of Dhauladhar range, situated at 17-kms from Dharamshala. The snow line starts at Ilaqua, which is five kms from Triund. The magnificent view of the mountains and the valleys makes Triund a scenic place for tourist. Evening drive back to Dharamshala for overnight.

Day 13: Dharamshala - Shimla (250 kms - 6 hrs)

After breakfast checkout & drive to Shimla, on arrival transfer to hotel. Evening free to stroll at the Mall Road to see the British Architectural Buildings. Overnight in Shimla.

Day 14: Shimla

After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Shimla visiting Jakhoo Hill, Glen, Summer Hill, Chadwick Falls, Navbahar, Sanket Mochen Temple. Tara Devi Temple, Aviary at Old Raj Bhavan, Tibetan Monastery, Dhengu Mata Temple. Later in the day visit Fagu View Point - offers a panoramic view of Snow Capped Himalayan Range, Kufri Snow Point - round the year you will find snow at Kufri which is just 30 kms from here, highest point of whole Himachal Pradesh you can try doing Skiing over here. Also visit the Zoo located in Kufri to see Himalayan Animals especially the Yak, musk Deer & the Mountain fox. Evening free to relax, overnight in Shimla.

Day 15: Shimla -  Delhi (350 kms - 7 hrs) - Back Home

After breakfast checkout & drive to Delhi enroute visiting the City of Chandigarh to see the rock garden & tax free market of Chandigarh. Proceed to Delhi, on arrival transfer to International airport to board the flight back home.

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