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Essence of India (Small Groups, End New Delhi, 9 Days, Door To Door)

9 days
Start and end in Delhi
5.0
1 traveler review

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner in the comfort of your hotel with local food and wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Leela Palace, Delhi.)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Dinner at hotel
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  2. Day 2

    Delhi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Leela Palace, Delhi.)

    Included Activities

    • View Red Fort
    • Jama Masjid tour
    • Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk
    • Sikh temple and community kitchen visit
    • View India Gate
    • View Parliament House
    • View President Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Foodie walk in Old Delhi with renowned chef
    • Visit 12th-century Qutub Minar with lunch
    Landmarks
    Red Fort
    Jama Masjid
    Chandni Chowk
    India Gate
    Parliament House
    Qutub Minar
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  3. Day 3

    Agra

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Taj Hotel and Convention Centre, Agra.)

    Included Activities

    • Agra Fort visit
    • Musamman Burj visit

    Optional Activities

    • Mughal Heritage Walk
    • High tea at private colonial bungalow with local family
    Landmarks
    Agra Fort
    Musamman Burj
  4. Day 4

    Agra to Ranthambore

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nahargarh Ranthambore.)

    Included Activities

    • Taj Mahal sunrise visit
    • Jan Shatabdi Express train journey
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
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  5. Day 5

    Ranthambore

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nahargarh Ranthambore.)

    Included Activities

    • Ranthambore National Park safari with expert naturalist
    • Tiger quest exploration
    Landmarks
    Ranthambore National Park
  6. Day 6

    Ranthambore to Jaipur

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.)
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  7. Day 7

    Jaipur

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Toast to your travels)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.)

    Included Activities

    • Amber Fort visit with special blessing ceremony

    Optional Activities

    • Visit highly skilled artisans
    • Block printing and blue pottery workshop
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
  8. Day 8

    Jaipur

    Meals
    Breakfast, Afternoon Tea (VIP Indian high tea at The City Palace with handcrafted crystal table by René Lalique), Dinner (Farewell dinner at 1135 AD restaurant with fine Indian dining and traditional music)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.)

    Included Activities

    • Jaipur city tour
    • VIP Indian high tea at The City Palace
    • City Palace Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Pink Rickshaw ride through spice and flower markets
    • Birla Mandir visit with Aarti ceremony
    Landmarks
    City Palace
    Birla Mandir
  9. Day 9

    Jaipur

    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Essence of India (Small Groups, End New Delhi, 9 Days, Door To Door) reviewer 1
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    India is a destination I would have not gone to on my own. I felt extremely comfortable with my group of like minded...
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    Traveled in December 2018
    Reply from: Luxury Gold
    We are delighted to learn that your experience on the Essence of India guided holiday exceeded all your expectations. We are very proud to hear about the professionalism shown by our staff throughout your time with us. Furthermore, we are very happy to have been given the opportunity to host you and we hope that you were able to take in all the wonderful sights of India.
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Tour ID: 265906

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of $350 is required to confirm your booking with Luxury Gold. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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ChildrenUnder 18

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