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Essence of India (Small Groups, End Jaipur)

9 days
From Delhi to Jaipur
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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
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    Meals
    Dinner (Fine cuisine as the sun sets over Delhi, at your hotel with superbly prepared local food and wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Leela Palace, Delhi.), Hotel (The Claridges New Delhi)

    Included Activities

    • Hotel check-in with traditional welcome
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  2. Day 2

    Delhi

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

    Included Activities

    • View the monuments of Old and New Delhi at Red Fort, the former home of the Mughal emperors
    • Drive down the Rajpath to see India Gate and Parliament House
    • Tour of Jama Masjid with Travel Concierge - the largest mosque in India with three great gates, 40-metre-high minarets, and a courtyard for 25,000 devotees
    • Exhilarating rickshaw ride through the busy streets of Chandni Chowk
    • Visit a Sikh temple and community kitchen where meals are given to locals and travellers

    Optional Activities

    • Join a well-known chef for a culinary exploration of Delhi streets - tantalise your taste buds with a wide variety of Indian delicacies from local stallholders and learn about mixing different flavours
    • Visit the 12th-century Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, before enjoying lunch
    Landmarks
    Red Fort
    Jama Masjid
    Qutub Minar
    Chandni Chowk
    India Gate
    Parliament House
  3. Day 3

    Delhi to Agra

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Agra Fort
    • View Musamman Burj

    Optional Activities

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

    Agra to Ranthambore

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

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
    • Jan Shatabdi Express train journey to Ranthambore
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
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  5. Day 5

    Ranthambore

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

    Included Activities

    • Dawn safari in Ranthambore National Park
    • Dusk safari in Ranthambore National Park
    • Expert naturalist-guided exploration of lakes and palace ruins
    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 (Dinner tonight)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.)

    Included Activities

    • Special blessing ceremony at Amber Fort

    Optional Activities

    • Visit artisan workshops
    • 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 on the regal terrace with views of handcrafted crystal table by René Lalique), Dinner (Dinner at 1135 AD, one of Jaipur's most revered local restaurants offering fine Indian dining amid opulent royal interiors with stunning sunset views and traditional music)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Pink Rickshaw ride through Spice market and Flower market
    • Visit Birla Mandir and witness Aarti ceremony
    Landmarks
    City Palace
    Birla Mandir
  9. Day 9

    Jaipur

    Meals
    Breakfast

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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
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    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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