Heart & Soul of India

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18 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Embark on a captivating 18-day odyssey through the "Heart & Soul of India," a cultural kaleidoscope that unveils the country's rich heritage. Begin in Delhi, exploring historical landmarks like the Red Fort and Qutab Minar. Immerse yourself in the spiritual aura of Varanasi, witness the Ganga Aarti, and experience the serene boat rides along the sacred river. Mumbai offers a vibrant urban experience, while Aurangabad reveals ancient marvels like Bibi ka Maqbara. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora, and journey through the royal landscapes of Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Jaipur, each adorned with palaces, forts, and intricate temples. The tour culminates with visits to Agra's Taj Mahal and the bustling streets of Delhi, completing an unforgettable exploration of India's heart and soul.

What's Included

Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
Government taxes.
Bottled drinking water in the car.
17 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
Breakfast (Optional[17])
Breakfast
Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
Assistance on arrival at the airport.
Any flight ticket.
Camera charges at monuments if any.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
Gratuities and optional activities.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 18 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrive Delhi

    1 stop
  • 1
    New Delhi

    On arrival at IGI airport assistance and transfer to hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Delhi

    1 stop
  • 2
    New Delhi

    Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Delhi. Visit Old Delhi which include Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market. Enjoy Cycle Rickshaw ride. After lunch visit New Delhi which includes Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb, Lotus Temple. Drive thru VVIP areas which includes President House, Parliament house, India Gate & War Memorial within India Gate.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Delhi - Varanasi (flight)

    2 stops
  • 3
    Varanasi

    Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi one of India's oldest and holiest cities.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Ganga Aarti

    Evening boat ride to witness the the magical Aarti Ceremony performed at Dasashwamedh Ghat.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Varanasi

    2 stops
  • 5
    Dashashwamegh ghat

    Early morning boat ride and Ghat visit along the Ganges and catch the scene of devotees bathing and praying in the sacred water. Breakfast at hotel.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Varanasi

    City tour of Varanasi visit World famous Benaras Hindu University, The Ramnagar Fort Palace. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath one of the three holiest sites for Buddhists where the Buddha delivered his first sermon in 528 BC. There are many temples here, representing the many cultures where Buddhism is the dominant religious philosophy.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Varanasi - Mumbai (flight)

    1 stop
  • 7
    Mumbai

    Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai the commercial capital of India. On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel. Rest time free for personal activities relax, you can take a walk to have a glance of the city, visiting local markets and restaurants.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Mumbai

    1 stop
  • 8
    Mumbai

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive thru Marine Drive one of the most beautifully laid boulevards in the city. Parliament House, the Maharashtra State Assembly (view from outside), Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), formerly Victoria Terminus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (view from outside). Visit Dhobhi Ghat to see the city's famous open-air laundry in action, Prince of Wales Museum (Monday closed), a heritage museum comprises of a number of ancient artifacts, Mani Bhawan, also known as Gandhi Museum, here Gandhi laid the foundation for many independence movements. Mount Mary Church, an ancient church, built in 1640 and then rebuilt in 1761, The Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount is also an important religious place in Mumbai. In the evening, visit Iskcon Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, the architectural splendour of the ISKCON Temple is adorned with murals and sculptures.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Mumbai – Aurangabad (flight)

    2 stops
  • 9
    Mumbai

    Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to board the flight for Aurangabad. On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

    Later visit Bibi ka Maqbara Built by Azam Shah in 1678, a son's loving tribute to his mother. Also visit Panchakki - which literally means 'Water Mill'. It receives water from an underground channel, with its source being 6 km away in the mountains.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Aurangabad – Ajanta (105kms/ 2 hrs approx one way)

    1 stop
  • 11
    Ajanta Caves

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion to Ajanta Caves (Monday closed). The Buddhist Caves of Ajanta were discovered by the British officers in 1819 while tiger hunting. The Caves at Ajanta are older than those at Ellora, which date from about 200 B.C to 650 A.D. Thirty beautiful Buddhist Caves with mesmerizing sculptures and paintings depicting Buddha's life as well the lives of the Buddha in his previous births. Five of these Caves are Chaityas (Place of worship) while the other twenty-five are Viharas (monasteries). Ajanta Caves are divided in two categories based on two schools of Buddhist thought - Hinayana Caves and Mahayana Caves.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 9

    Aurangabad – Ellora (36kms/ 1 hrs approx one way) / Mumbai (flight)

    2 stops
  • 12
    Ellora Caves

    Breakfast at hotel, excursion to visit Ellora, a UNESCO World heritage sites (Tuesday closed). It houses 34 monasteries and temples with some exclusive uninterrupted sequence of monuments that date back from 600 to 1000 AD. Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana. On way back visit Daulatabad Fort one of the most powerful forts of the medieval Deccan.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 13
    Mumbai

    After sightseeing transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai. On arrival at Mumbai airport assistance and transfer to hotel.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Mumbai - Udaipur (flight)

    1 stop
  • 14
    Udaipur

    Breakfast at hotel transfe to airport to board flight for Udaipur. On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel. Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by folk dance show "Dharohar" at Bagore ki Haveli.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 11

    Udaipur

    1 stop
  • 15
    Udaipur

    Breakfast at hotel full day city tour of Udaipur, visiting Fort, Palaces, Havelis, Gardens, Temples. Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 12

    Udaipur - Jodhpur (265kms/ 5hrs approx)

    1 stop
  • 16

    Breakfast at hotel drive to Jodhpur. En route visit either Ranakpur Jain Temple or Kumbhalgarh Fort as per your interest. Continue drive to Jodhpur, check in at hotel. Rest time free to relax and personal activities.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 13

    Jodhpur

    1 stop
  • 17
    Mehrangarh Fort

    Breakfast at hotel full day city tour visiting the attraction like Mehrangarh fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace visiting area & Museum. Later excursion to visit Mandore temples, Chhatris & gardens.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 14

    Jodhpur - Pushkar - Jaipur (330km/ 6hr approx)

    1 stop
  • 18
    Pushkar

    Breakfast at hotel drive to Jaipur via visiting Pushkar. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest time free mnd easy to relax and visit the local market with your driver. As per your interest wrap up your day by watching Bollywood movie at the opulent Rajmandir Cinema. Overnight at hotel Taj Rambagh Palace or The Oberoi Rajvilas Palace.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 15

    Jaipur

    1 stop
  • 19
    Jaipur

    Breakfast at hotel. Visit the majestic Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort. Enjoy Jeep ride at Amber Fort. Later visit the city monuments including City Palace, Observatory, Palace of Winds, Albert Hall Museum and Birla Temple.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 16

    Jaipur - Abhaneri - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (245kms/ 5hrs approx)

    1 stop
  • 20
    Fatehpur Sikri

    Breakfast at hotel drive to Agra enroute visit Abhaneri a small village popular for the amazing step wells and Hindu Temple. Further drive and visit Fatehpur Sikri the 16th century ghost town. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening watch live show Mohabbat the Taj.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 17

    Agra - Delhi (204kms/ 4hrs approx)

    2 stops
  • 21
    Agra

    Sunrise visit Taj Mahal followed by breakfast at hotel. Later visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 22
    New Delhi

    Afternoon drive to Delhi check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 18

    Delhi - Departure (flight)

    1 stop
  • 23
    New Delhi

    Breakfast at hotel as per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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