Namaste and Welcome to India!
Arrive in Delhi and after having done all the formalities of immigration, baggage, and customs as you exit the arrival halls, you will be greeted by a Sodha representative waiting to receive you with a placard bearing your name.
You will then be assisted & transferred to your hotel.
Overnight at the hotel
Morning is at leisure.
Later, proceed with your Delhi sightseeing. Drive past the India Gate, Parliament House, the Secretariat Buildings, and the Vice Regal Palace, now the official residence of the President of India.
Following this, visit the Sikh Temple (Gurudwara Bangla Sahib) one of the prominent Sikh pilgrimage centers in Delhi. The Gurudwara also houses a community kitchen, where the food is freshly prepared and comprises of parshaada (roti), cooked vegetables, daal, kheer, and karaha prashad. The service is performed by the volunteers called Sewadars. We encourage you to take part in the community kitchen service and in the role of a sewadar, experience the ultimate joy of giving.
Return to hotel and relax.
Overnight is at the hotel.
Optional Activity at additional cost:
Enjoy experiential dinner at Lakhori restaurant Haveli Dharampura along with Live Music / Kathak Performance.
This morning, take an excursion to Agra transfer to the train station to board the train for Agra.
Gatimaan Express 08:10 Hrs | 09:50 Hrs
On arrival at Agra station, you will be met by the tour guide and proceed to visit the massive Agra Fort. The former imperial residence of the Mughal Dynasty is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Break for lunch at The Oberoi Amarvilas. (On direct payment/ subject to availability)
Post lunch visit Taj Mahal Built in the 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj took over 22 years and 20,000 men to build. The monument is truly a wonder of the world.
In time transfer to Agra station, for your train back to Delhi.
Gatimaan Express - 1750 Hrs. / 1930 Hrs.
On arrival at Hazrat Nizamuddin station you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight is at the hotel.
Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays.
Gatimaan Express is non-operational on Fridays.
Today after breakfast, join a local expert for the Old Delhi tour on specially customized Cycle Rickshaws. This grand tour of Old Delhi is an extensive tour that covers 20 main sites that include palaces, mansions, elegant shrines, and colorful bazaars.
Your rest of the day is free to shopping/exploring the market.
Overnight is at the hotel.
Early morning, you will be met and transferred to the railway station for your train to Haridwar.
DDN SHATABDI EXPRESS 06:45 | 11:33 Hrs
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Evening, proceed for Ganga Aarti – a spiritual experience.
Ganga Aarti is performed on the bank of the Ganges by the priests and devotees of Goddess Ganga (Ganges). Aarti is a famed form of offering one’s prayers to one’s deity in Hinduism. Aarti is performed after every spiritual ritual. Aarti is carried out by circulating the earthen lamps in a plate (clockwise) around the image of God while singing Bhajans. Ganga Aarti is performed in front of Goddess Ganga in the attendance of many followers both the sides of the river. The followers flow the clay lamps with flowers in the bowls of leaves in the river and this magnificent view pleases the eyes of the viewers.
Overnight is at the hotel
Today morning, enjoy an early morning session of Yoga.
Later, visit various temples including Radha Krishna Temple, Daksha Mahadev Temple, Shantikunj and cremation point.
Evening is free for astrology session at the hotel.
Overnight is at the hotel
In time transfer to Dehradun airport for your flight to Jaipur. (Approx. 1 Hr)
6E-7275 07:45 | 09:55 hrs
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Evening, proceed for a specially crafted Bazaar & Food Walk with a local expert. On this walk mingle and talk with the locals whilst observing local artisans in their workshops and sampling some of the region's culinary delights.
Overnight is at the hotel.
Happy Diwali!
After breakfast drive just outside Jaipur to the ancient capital of Amer to see the fabulous Amer Fort, en-route stopping for a photo stop at `Palace of Winds, otherwise known as Hawa Mahal.
Today, engage in making Rangoli, lighting Diya and candles to decorate the house. This will be followed by the Lakshmi Pooja, a ritual with the family for the blessings of goddess Lakshmi who symbolizes wealth and prosperity, and her blessings are invoked for a good year ahead.
The celebrations will continue as you will be served a sumptuous Indian dinner and sweets.
Overnight is at the hotel.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel.
Later check out & drive to Ranthambore (approx. 3.5 hrs.) enroute stopping for some shopping in Jaipur.
On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Ranthambore National Park is one of the largest national parks in northern India. It is named after the historic Ranthambore fortress, which lies within the park. The park used to be the hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur but later in 1972 the sanctuary came under the Project Tiger scheme. Ranthambore National Park is famous for its tigers and is one of the best places in the country to see these majestic predators in the wild.
Evening will be at leisure.
Dinner and overnight are at the hotel.
Today enjoy early morning & afternoon game drives in Ranthambhore National Park by Private Jeeps.
Experience its lush forests that are home to Tigers, Leopards, Striped Hyenas, Sambar deer, Chital, Nilgai, and over 250 species of birds. The duration of the safari is around 03 hours and is accompanied by an experienced naturalist.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Today morning check-out from your hotel and transfer to the railway station to board your train to Delhi.
NZM JAN SHATABDI 07:20 | 12:10 Hrs
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to Dilli Haat for some last minute shopping followed by lunch(direct payment) at a local restaurant.
Next proceed to your hotel for wash & change, followed by dinner.
Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your homebound flight.
Bon Voyage!
Wash & change shall be applicable for 04 hrs between 13:00 - 20:00 hrs for maximum 3 pax in one room.
