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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
  2. Day 2

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque
    • Rickshaw ride through Red Fort and Khari Baoli spice bazaar in Chandni Chowk
    • Visit Humayun's Tomb
    • Drive 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

    • 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
  4. Day 4

    Varanasi

    Varanasi

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise Ganges drift along the ghats
    • Walk along the ghats and Old City laneways
    • Journey to Sarnath
    • Visit Deer Park
    Landmarks
    Ganges River Ghats
    Sarnath
    Deer Park
  5. Day 5

    Varanasi to Khajuraho

    Varanasi to Khajuraho

    Included Activities

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

    Khajuraho

    Khajuraho

    Included Activities

    • Curated 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's historic streets
    Landmarks
    Orchha
  8. Day 8

    Agra

    Agra
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Scenic Freechoice Dining experience)

    Included Activities

    • Taj Mahal sunrise visit
    • Agra Fort visit
    • Scenic Sunset Drinks overlooking the Taj Mahal

    Optional Activities

    • Indian BBQ at Bon Barbeque Restaurant (Scenic Freechoice Dining)
    • Chinese cuisine at C'est Chine at Hotel Jaypee Palace (Scenic Freechoice Dining)
    • Buffet of Asian and Western cuisine at Bellevue Restaurant (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

    • Bicycle tour of Agra (Scenic Freechoice option)
    • Tuk tuk tour of Agra (Scenic Freechoice option)
    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 village
    • Lunch at Castle Kanota
    • Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
    • Cultural show at Jai Mahal Palace
    Landmarks
    Chand Baori
    Hawa Mahal
  12. Day 12

    Jaipur

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

    Included Activities

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

    Jaipur to Kolkata

    Jaipur to Kolkata
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Board Scenic Aura river cruise
    • Welcome Dinner
  14. Day 14

    Serampore - Chinsura

    Serampore - Chinsura

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kolkata's flower market
    • Explore Serampore settlement
    • Visit St. Olav's Church
    • Visit Governor's House
    • Visit Denmark Tavern
    • 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 Hare Krishna community
    • Stroll through pilgrims' bazaar
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Vedic Planetarium
  16. Day 16

    Murshidabad - Baranagar - Azimganj

    Murshidabad - Baranagar - Azimganj
    Meals
    Brunch (Scenic Enrich High Tea at Kathgola Palace)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hazarduari Palace
    • Travel by toto to Katra Masjid
    • Visit Katra Masjid
    • Scenic Enrich High Tea at Kathgola Palace
    • Visit Jain temples in Azimganj
    • Visit Char Bangla Temples in Baranagar
    Landmarks
    Hazarduari Palace
    Katra Masjid
    Kathgola Palace
    Char Bangla Temples
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  17. Day 17

    Khushbagh - Plassey

    Khushbagh - Plassey

    Included Activities

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

    Matiari

    Matiari

    Included Activities

    • Watch master artisans craft copper and brass items
    Landmarks
    Matiari
  19. Day 19

    Kalna - Phulia

    Kalna - Phulia

    Included Activities

    • Explore Rajbari complex temples
    • 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
  21. Day 21

    Kolkata

    Kolkata
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mother House of The Missionaries of Charity
    • Private heritage tram tour of Kolkata
    • Visit Tipu Sultan Masjid
    • Visit Victoria Memorial and Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kumartoli potter's quarter and Parshwanath Jain Temple (Scenic Freechoice)
    • Tour Colonial Kolkata including Dalhousie Square and Writers' Building (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
    Indian Museum
    South Park Cemetery
  22. Day 22

    Kolkata

    Kolkata

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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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