Grand Tour of India

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Tour Overview

Uncover the spiritual fait's and majesty of one of the world's oldest city Varanasi. Explore the colour of vibrant Rajasthan where palaces, forts and tombs of the Kings & queens. Every corner have its own story form the sandstone to marble halls of the Amber Fort and the exquisite Taj Mahal.

Highlights

Explore famous tourist places with amazing rickshaw ride experience.
Sunrise boat ride along the Ganges River and explore its many temples. Varanasi
Guided city tour of Agra with sunrise visit Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh.
Uncover an abandoned Mughal city, Fatehpur Sikri.
Enjoy photography in the India's most famous Ranthambore wildlife sanctuarie home of the elusive Bengal tiger.

The Pink City of Rajasthan - The Amber Fort, regal City Palace with Elephant / Jeep ride at Amber, Jaipur.
Visit to the historic Jain temples of Ranakpur, Lake city of Udaipur.

Places You'll See

Varanasi

Ranthambore

Jaipur

Jodhpur

Udaipur

Agra

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive at New Delhi

New Delhi

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, Our UncleSam Holidays representative will assist you at airport and later transfer your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 : At New Delhi

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to New Delhi and Old Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at Delhi local city restaurant later proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive pass to Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market and huge market for clothes.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : New Delhi - Varanasi (By Flight)

Location: Varanasi

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, Our representative will meet you and transfer to your hotel for night stay.

After lunch proceed for guided tour to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhist pilgrims, visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : At Varanasi

Location: Varanasi

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning boat ride at River Ganges and later drive back to your hotel and enjoy the breakfast. Later proceed for guided tour to Varanasi visit, Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan Temple are the four famous temples in Varanasi.

Experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening which is performed at the banks of the Ghat.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 : Varanasi - New Delhi (By Flight) - Agra (260 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Location: Agra

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Varanasi airport to board the flight for New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi airport later drive to Agra. Upon arrival at Agra check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 : At Agra

Location: Agra

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning before breakfast Sunrise visit the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh.

After finishing your guided tour to Taj Mahal, later get back to your hotel for breakfast and refresh, later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore (296 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)

Location: Ranthambore

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Ranthambore, via en-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the oldest deserted town built by Mughal Kingdom in 1571 and built by red stone, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas and Panch Mahal. Later continue drive to Ranthambore. Upon arrival at Ranthambore check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 : At Ranthambore

Location: Ranthambore

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today morning before breakfast proceed for jungle safari at Ranthambore national park. It is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles. After jungle safari at national park later drive back to your hotel for lunch and refresh yourself to capture some wildlife photographs and another jungle safari at Ranthambore national park.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 : Ranthambore - Jaipur (160 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Location: Jaipur

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early in the morning before breakfast at hotel, get ready for the wildlife safari at Ranthambore national park which is a major tourist attraction for wildlife lovers and photographers, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast.

After lunch check out and drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : At Jaipur

Location: Jaipur

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Jaipur, visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride / Jeep ride, (Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits), visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar and drive pass to Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and Birla Temple.

After finishing your sightseeing tour of Jaipur, free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : Jaipur - Ajmer - Rohet (320 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)

Location: Rohat

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out form hotel later proceed for Rohet. En-route visit Ajmer Dargah Shareef “shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti” and Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra - a mosque. After your visit continue to Rohet. Upon reaching check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 : Rohet - Jodhpur - Bishnoi Village - Rohet

Location: Rohat

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today after breakfast proceed for guided tour to Jodhpur, visit massive Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace (Now converted into the luxury hotel), Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Clock Tower, Mandore Temple and Mandore Gardens, Balsamand Lake.

After lunch at local city restaurant, later drive to visit the Bishnoi Villages where you might be able to spot black bucks, chinkara, blue bulls, desert foxes, hares or partridges. During September and March, sometimes you can even witness thousands of migratory demoiselle cranes near the Guda Lake. On the way, you can also see the local life-style of craftsman and shepherds, farmers. After the tour, you will be drive back to your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13 : Rohet - Ranakpur - Udaipur (220 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)

Location: Udaipur

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Udaipur, via en-route visit Ranakpur Jain Temples, built in 12th Century.

After finish your temples visit at Ranakpur, later continue drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival at Udaipur check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14 : At Udaipur

Location: Udaipur

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Udaipur, visit City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, Fateh Sagar Lake, Ambrai Ghat, Jagdish Temple, Udaipur Ropeway, Vintage collection of classic car museum, Shilpgram and Saheliyon ki Bari. Enjoy boat ride at lake pichola.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15 : Udaipur - New Delhi (By Flight)

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel, later transfer to Udaipur airport to board the flight for New Delhi.

Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, our representative will meet you and assist for transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 16 : Departure from New Delhi

Location: New Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight to your home.

What's Included

Dining

15 Breakfast, 2 Dinner.
15 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis

3 Star Accommodation.
Assistance during arrival and departure by UncleSam Holidays
All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
English speaking guide at Delhi, Varanasi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bishnoi Village, Ranakpur and Udaipur
Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi
Visit to the most famous Buddhist sites at Sarnath
Boat Cruise and Evening aarti in Varanasi
Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal and Tonga ride in Agra
Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
3 Jungle Safari at Ranthambore National Park with Professional Naturalist
Elephant / Jeep ride in Jaipur at Amber Fort
Enjoy a boat ride at Lake Pichola in Udaipur
One mineral water bottle per person per day

What's Not Included

Visas Fee (if applicable)
Monument entry fees
Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)

Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

Mode of Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows :

Passenger Vehicle type
• 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar
• 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar
• 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Accommodation

Accommodation at 3 Star deluxe hotels.
4 or 5 Star hotel upgrade are available on request basis.

Check out our Q&As

What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Healthy
What currencies are required for this tour?

INR is local currency.
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Only for foreign national traveller.
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes

Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes
What is the tipping policy?

Tips always optional.
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Yes
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

Yes
Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

Absolutely. Every traveller is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

100% Departure if there is single traveller.
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

3 Star
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
What is the maximum group size?

10
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Yes
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes
Company Instant Book

Yes
How many people will be on my trip?

UncleSam Holidays provide private and group tour it's completely depend on you which category you are choose. if you are choosing a group tour there is maximum 40 guests.
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

UncleSam Holidays is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2011. So far, UncleSam Holidays work hard to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe
What are the coaches like?

We pride ourselves on having the finest fleet of fuel-efficient, fully air-conditioned coaches – all with reclining seats and on-board restrooms. The high vantage point from your coach’s window means you can take in all the glorious scenery, whether it’s a vast rural landscape or an urban city center.
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

We select our hotels for their quality, impeccable service and comfort, with the majority of them having air-conditioning. Few hotels don't have air conditioning due to the colder climate.
How much luggage can I bring?

You can bring one suitcase per person and weight not exceeding 23 kg (50 lbs) due to the limited space on the coach. You can also bring one piece of hand luggage, provided it is small enough to take on the coach and does not have telescopic handles.
Are the travel guides experience?

Our Travel Guides come from a variety of backgrounds but they all share a passion for travel. These experienced professionals show you what the guidebooks can’t – a true insider’s perspective of each destination. Each Travel Guide have at least five years’ experience under their belt.
What if I have special dietary requirements?

We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at time of booking. Unfortunately, we’re unable to supply meals in accordance with strict religious requirements. We can’t provide salt-free, Kosher, Halal, requests for specific dietary supplements such as soya milk, and high protein or low-carb meals.
Will I need a visa?

You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your guided holiday. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your trip. Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks prior to your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your Travel Agent and the local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting well in advance to determine which visas they require and how to obtain them.
Do I need travel insurance?

We strongly recommend that all guests have a travel insurance policy to ensure your peace of mind before and while travelling. It's important that you protect yourself in case of trip cancellations, an interruption for any reason, baggage delays or loss of baggage and medical expenses.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Emil Sorensen Hungary

Unforgettable tour

19-Sep-2024

We couldn’t have asked for a better tour. Delhi, with its mix of modern and ancient, gave us a perfect introduction to India. Varanasi was unforgettable, especially the rituals along the Ganges. Agra’s Taj Mahal was the highlight of the trip, and Jaipur’s architecture was breathtaking. The hotels were all very nice, offering great food and comfort. The guides were friendly and informative, making the historical sites even more meaningful. Our driver was a pro, managing the long drives with ease and keeping us comfortable throughout the journey. ...more ...less

LukasIvanov Greece

Wonderful experience

13-Aug-2024

I had a wonderful experience on this tour. The historical sites in Delhi and Agra were absolutely stunning, and Varanasi’s spiritual atmosphere was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. The guides were really knowledgeable and friendly, always willing to answer our questions. The accommodations were comfortable, with great service. Our driver was really professional, always on time and making sure we had enough breaks on the longer journeys. The entire trip was well-organized, and I felt like I got a deep dive into India’s rich history and culture. ...more ...less

Victor Franco Denmark

Absolutely amazing

16-Jan-2024

The India tour was absolutely amazing! Each city had its own unique charm. Delhi gave us an incredible history lesson with its architecture and bustling markets. Varanasi was a spiritual experience I’ll never forget. The guides were extremely knowledgeable, especially in Agra and Jaipur, where they shared deep insights into the Taj Mahal and Amber Fort. The hotels were clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. Our driver was friendly, always on time, and made the long drives enjoyable. It was a great mix of culture, history, and adventure! ...more ...less

Monica Lefevre Italy

Incredible trip to India

21-Nov-2024

The entire journey was seamless, with everything running smoothly from day one. Delhi offered a vibrant atmosphere, and we got to see many iconic spots. Varanasi’s spiritual vibes were a highlight—something I will remember forever. The Taj Mahal and Jaipur were just as impressive as I hoped. The hotels were very comfortable, and I felt well taken care of. The guides were very well-informed and shared some incredible insights into the history of each city. Our driver was exceptional—friendly, always on time, and kept us safe during the long travel days. ...more ...less

Laura Romano Germany

Unforgettable trip

10-Mar-2024

This tour gave me an unforgettable look into the heart of India. Delhi was vibrant, with tons of history and culture to take in. Varanasi, with its spiritual significance, was an experience like no other. The Taj Mahal was even more magnificent than I imagined, and Jaipur’s grandeur was amazing. The hotels were well-chosen and comfortable, giving us a good base to relax after a day of exploring. Our guides were fantastic—knowledgeable and engaging, and the driver made the longer drives feel easy with his expertise and care. ...more ...less

Olina Fischer Finland

Enjoyable trip

20-Feb-2024

I can’t recommend this tour enough. The itinerary was well-balanced with a perfect mix of cultural and historical exploration, plus a bit of adventure. Delhi’s charm and history were a great introduction, and Varanasi offered a deeper understanding of India’s spirituality. The Taj Mahal in Agra was breathtaking, and Jaipur’s palaces were magnificent. The hotels were great for relaxing after long days of sightseeing. The guides made the history come alive, and the driver was exceptional. He navigated the long distances effortlessly, and his friendly demeanor made the journey more enjoyable. ...more ...less

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