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Jewels of North India & Luxury Lower Ganges River Cruise

22 days
From New Delhi to Kolkata (Calcutta)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Landmarks
    The Imperial New Delhi
  2. Day 2

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jama Masjid
    • Rickshaw ride through Red Fort and Khari Baoli spice bazaar in Chandni Chowk
    • Visit Humayun's Tomb
    • Drive along New Delhi's ceremonial boulevard past India Gate and Presidential Avenue
    • Welcome Dinner
    Landmarks
    Jama Masjid
    Red Fort
    Khari Baoli
    Chandni Chowk
    Humayun's Tomb
    India Gate
  3. Day 3

    Delhi to Varanasi

    Delhi to Varanasi

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Varanasi
    • Rickshaw ride to riverfront ghats
    • Ganges cruise at dusk with traditional Indian music
    • Evening Aarti ceremony
    • Release sacred offerings into the water
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
    Varanasi Ghats
  4. Day 4

    Varanasi

    Varanasi

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise cruise along the Ganges
    • Stroll along the ghats and Old City laneways
    • Visit Sarnath
    • Visit Deer Park
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
    Varanasi Ghats
    Sarnath
    Deer Park
  5. Day 5

    Varanasi to Khajuraho

    Varanasi to Khajuraho

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Khajuraho

    Optional Activities

    • Yoga lesson (Scenic Freechoice)
    • Visit Shiva Temple to observe Rudrabhishek ritual (Scenic Freechoice)
    Landmarks
    Panna National Park
  6. Day 6

    Khajuraho

    Khajuraho

    Included Activities

    • Tiger safari in Panna National Park
    • Visit Khajuraho temples
    • Sound and light show at Western Group of Temples
    Landmarks
    Panna National Park
    Khajuraho Temples
    Western Group of Temples
  7. Day 7

    Khajuraho - Orchha - Jhansi - Agra

    Khajuraho - Orchha - Jhansi - Agra

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Orchha
    • Train journey to Agra
    Landmarks
    Orchha
    Taj Mahal
  8. Day 8

    Agra

    Agra
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
    • Visit Agra Fort
    • Sunset drinks overlooking Taj Mahal

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at Bon Barbeque Restaurant (Indian BBQ - Scenic Freechoice Dining)
    • Dinner at C'est Chine at Hotel Jaypee Palace (Chinese - Scenic Freechoice Dining)
    • Dinner at Bellevue Restaurant at The Oberoi Amarvilas (Asian and Western buffet - Scenic Freechoice Dining)
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Agra Fort
  9. Day 9

    Agra to Ranthambore National Park

    Agra to Ranthambore National Park
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to Ranthambore National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Agra by bicycle through countryside (Scenic Freechoice)
    • Explore Agra by bicycle through city streets (Scenic Freechoice)
    • Explore Agra by tuk tuk through countryside (Scenic Freechoice)
    • Explore Agra by tuk tuk through city streets (Scenic Freechoice)
    Landmarks
    Ranthambore National Park
  10. Day 10

    Ranthambore National Park

    Ranthambore National Park

    Included Activities

    • Private morning game drive in Ranthambore National Park
    • Private afternoon game drive in Ranthambore National Park
    Landmarks
    Ranthambore National Park
  11. Day 11

    Ranthambore National Park to Jaipur

    Ranthambore National Park to Jaipur
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Castle Kanota)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chand Baori stepwell in Abhaneri
    • Lunch at Castle Kanota
    • Visit Hawa Mahal
    • Cultural show at Jai Mahal Palace
    Landmarks
    Chand Baori
    Castle Kanota
    Hawa Mahal
  12. Day 12

    Jaipur

    Jaipur
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at restaurant attached to City Palace), Dinner (Dinner at Restaurant 1136 at Amber Fort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jantar Mantar
    • Visit City Palace and museum
    • Lunch at restaurant attached to City Palace
    • Visit Amber Fort
    • Dinner at Restaurant 1136 at Amber Fort
    Landmarks
    Jantar Mantar
    City Palace
    Amber Fort
  13. Day 13

    Jaipur to Kolkata

    Jaipur to Kolkata
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Kolkata
    • Welcome Dinner
  14. Day 14

    Serampore - Chinsura

    Serampore - Chinsura
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kolkata flower market
    • Explore Serampore
    • Visit St. Olav's Church
    • Visit Governor's House in Serampore
    • Visit Denmark Tavern in Serampore
    • Visit Hooghly Imambara
    Landmarks
    Kolkata Flower Market
    Serampore
    St. Olav's Church
    Hooghly Imambara
  15. Day 15

    Mayapur

    Mayapur

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of the Vedic Planetarium
    • Engage with ISKCON community
    • Explore pilgrims' bazaar
    Landmarks
    Mayapur ISKCON Temple
    Temple of the Vedic Planetarium
  16. Day 16

    Murshidabad - Baranagar - Azimganj

    Murshidabad - Baranagar - Azimganj
    Meals
    Lunch (High Tea at Kathgola Palace)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hazarduari Palace
    • Travel by electric rickshaw to Katra Masjid
    • Visit Katra Masjid
    • Visit Kathgola Palace for High Tea (Scenic Enrich)
    • Visit Jain temples in Azimganj
    • Visit Char Bangla Temples in Baranagar
    Landmarks
    Hazarduari Palace
    Katra Masjid
    Kathgola Palace
    Azimganj Jain Temples
    Char Bangla Temples
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  17. Day 17

    Khushbagh - Plassey

    Khushbagh - Plassey

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khushbagh village
    • Visit mosque complex in Khushbagh
    • Visit Battle of Plassey historic site
    Landmarks
    Khushbagh
    Battle of Plassey site
  18. Day 18

    Matiari

    Matiari

    Included Activities

    • Watch master artisans demonstrate copper and brass craftsmanship
    Landmarks
    Matiari
  19. Day 19

    Kalna - Phulia

    Kalna - Phulia

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rajbari complex
    • Visit Lalji Temple
    • Visit Krishna Chandra Temple
    • Visit Vijay Vaidyanath Temple
    • Visit Pratapeswar Temple
    • Visit Naba Kailash Complex
    • Visit Phulia weaving village
    Landmarks
    Rajbari complex
    Lalji Temple
    Krishna Chandra Temple
    Vijay Vaidyanath Temple
    Pratapeswar Temple
    Naba Kailash Complex
    Phulia weaving village
  20. Day 20

    Chandernagore

    Chandernagore

    Included Activities

    • Stroll riverside promenade
    • Visit Dupleix Palace
    • Visit Sacred Heart Church
    • Visit former Hotel de Paris
    Landmarks
    Dupleix Palace
    Sacred Heart Church
    Hotel de Paris
  21. Day 21

    Kolkata

    Kolkata
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mother House of The Missionaries of Charity
    • Private heritage tram tour
    • Visit Tipu Sultan Masjid
    • Visit Victoria Memorial and Gardens
    • Farewell evening on board

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kumartoli potter's quarter and Parshwanath Jain Temple (Scenic Freechoice)
    • Colonial Kolkata tour including Dalhousie Square, Writers' Building, College Street (Boi Para and Indian Coffee House) (Scenic Freechoice)
    • Visit Indian Museum and South Park Cemetery (Scenic Freechoice)
    Landmarks
    Mother House of The Missionaries of Charity
    Tipu Sultan Masjid
    Victoria Memorial and Gardens
    Kumartoli
    Parshwanath Jain Temple
    Dalhousie Square
    Writers' Building
    College Street
    Indian Coffee House
    Indian Museum
    South Park Cemetery
  22. Day 22

    Kolkata

    Kolkata

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