Icons of India: The Taj, Tigers & Beyond with Varanasi (ODE)

13 Day Tour from Delhi to Delhi

2023 Tour Details

How do you express your eternal devotion to the love of your life? Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan enlisted the help of more than 20,000 workers and 1,000 elephants to erect a towering white marble mausoleum in honor of his wife who died during childbirth. A sunrise visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the New7Wonders of the World, is just the beginning of your love affair with India. Beyond India’s most sparkling jewel lies a priceless gem mine of experiences you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Hop in a rickshaw for a ride through Delhi’s centuries-old Chandni Chowk bazaar, sit down for traditional Indian cuisine in the home of a noble family in Jaipur, and embark on three thrilling open-air safari game drives through Ranthambore National Park in search of marsh crocodiles, striped hyenas, and the elusive Bengal tiger. A mosaic of memories awaits on this radiant tour of India. Immerse yourself in the holiest of Hindu pilgrim cities when you add a Monograms vacation to Varanasi to your tour of India. A sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River to watch the striking ritual of devotional bathing along the river’s edge is one of many unforgettable experiences found in this city.

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 DESTINATIONS & SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing:

DELHI
Visit Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib; LF rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar; welcome dinner with Indian cooking demonstration

AGRA
Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri

BHARATPUR–RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK
Travel by train

RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK
Three game drives

JAIPUR
LF Home-hosted dinner with Indian noble family featuring a sari- and turban-tying demonstration; visit Amber Fort, the City Palace & Museum, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal

VARANASI
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the ghats for the Ganga Aarti; boat ride on the Ganges to see the Hindu bathing ritual; Host service during your stay

Notes:

Game drives take place in open-air safari vehicles.

Transportation:

Private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach while touring. Sightseeing vehicle in Varanasi.

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

American breakfast daily, 4 lunches, 5 dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN DELHI, INDIAWelcome to India! Hotel check-in available mid-afternoon.

Day 2

DELHIDELHI Orientation drive includes the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, and the Presidential Palace. LF Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, Delhi’s famous bazaar. Visit to Qutub Minar. Welcome dinner includes an Indian cooking demonstration with a local chef.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 3

DELHI–AGRA DELHI Visits to Humayun’s Tomb and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Afternoon drive to Agra.
AGRA Free time this evening.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch

Day 4

AGRAAGRA Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal and visit to Agra Fort. LF Visit a marble workshop. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Agra with a tour of the ancient village of Kachhpura. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.

Day 5

AGRA–FATEHPUR SIKRI–RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARKAGRA Visit to Fatehpur Sikri (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
BHARATPUR Train trip to Ranthambore National Park.
RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK Free time this evening.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 6

RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARKRANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK Morning and afternoon game drives in search of the elusive Bengal tiger, leopard, sambar deer, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, striped hyena, and more. Visit to Dastkar Bazaar, a nonprofit that supports local traditional craftspeople.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 7

RANTHAMBORE–JAIPUR RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK Morning game drive in the park.
JAIPUR Free time this afternoon before LF dinner in a local Indian noble family home with sari- and turban-tying demonstration.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 8

JAIPURJAIPUR Visits to Amber Fort, City Palace and its museum, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal. Free time this afternoon before a farewell dinner.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 9

JAIPUR–DELHIJAIPUR Free time this morning before your flight to Delhi.
DELHI Free time this evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 10

DELHI–VARANASIDELHI Fly to Varanasi.
VARANASI Evening guided sightseeing to witness the Ganga Aarti (spiritual worship) on the ghats (steps) leading down to the Ganges River.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 11

VARANASIVARANASI Sunrise boat ride to watch local religious ritual—the Hindus’ devotional bathing in the Ganges. Free time this afternoon.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 12

VARANASI–DELHIVARANASI Free time this morning before your flight back to Delhi.
DELHI Free time this evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 13

DELHIYour tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

NOTE:
Please note that some flights depart Delhi very early in the morning. In these cases, breakfast is not included on Day 13, and you will need to depart for the airport the prior evening (Day 12) or just after midnight (Day 13).

 Tour Director

With Globus, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

ANIL BANHAL

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

"My name is Anil. I have always been fascinated by the diversities and different ethnic cultures of India so I decided to pursue tourism as a career. I love the profession I am in and cannot think about doing anything else. In Indian culture we say "ATHITHI DEVO BHAVA" which means Guest should be treated equal to GOD. I try and ensure that my clients have the best and most diverse experience. A holiday to remember for the rest of their lives which will bring them back to India over and over again."

Tour Director -  ANIL BANHAL

MAYANK DIXIT

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

"With my years of experience in the travel industry, I am committed to making your time in India incredible. My motto is "Atithi devo bhavah." When translated into English it means "the Guest is God" or "Guest become God," expressing the idea that each person visiting India should be served in the best possible manner."

Tour Director -  MAYANK DIXIT

 Accommodations

DELHI

LE MERIDIEN NEW DELHI

Hotel as shown or similar
Moderate Deluxe
  Free Wifi

AGRA

TRIDENT, AGRA

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK

SAWAI VILAS

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

JAIPUR

TRIDENT, JAIPUR

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

Breathtaking views of the serene Mansagar Lake and the striking Aravalli range welcome guests to this hotel situated en route to Jaipur's famous Amber Fort. The hotel's multi cuisine restaurant serves an elaborate a 'la carte menu and extensive buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

VARANASI

TAJ GANGES, VARANASI

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)



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