Heritage and Culture India Tour

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Tour Overview

Experience the journey of India's Iconic cities, Start in Mumbai and end in New Delhi! With the Active Adventure tour Heritage and Culture India Tour, you have a 18 days tour package taking you through Mumbai, India and 11 other destinations in India. Heritage and Culture India Tour includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. ...more ...less

Highlights

Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai.
Visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ajanta and Ellora Caves and artwork.
Know about the devotion of God in Varanasi, the old city of the world.
Sunrise boat ride along the Ganges River and explore its many temples in Varanasi.
Visit the stone carved temples, famous for their erotic sculptures depicting the Kama Sutra in Khajuraho.
Guided city tour of Agra with sunrise visit Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh.
Uncover an abandoned Mughal city, Fatehpur Sikri.
The Pink City of Rajasthan - The Amber Fort, regal City Palace with Elephant / Jeep ride at Amber, Jaipur.
Enjoy games drives in search of the elusive Bengal tiger and exotic Indian wildlife, Ranthambore.
Explore Old and New Delhi with a guided city tour.
Visiting most significant sites such as Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort and Raj Ghat - the site of Ghandi's crematorium.
Enjoy Rickshaw ride through Delhi's backstreets.

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Places You'll See

Orchha

Ajanta

Ellora

Agra

Jaipur

New Delhi

Varanasi

Khajuraho

Mumbai

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival at Mumbai

Mumbai

Location: Mumbai

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

On the day of arrival at Mumbai airport, our UncleSam Holidays representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 : At Mumbai

Location: Mumbai

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Mumbai, visit Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Gandhi Memorial, Parliament House, Marine Drive, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Jain Temples, Kamla Nehru Garden and Juhu Chowpatty.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : Mumbai - Aurangabad (By Flight) - Ellora Caves - Aurangabad (60 Kms / 1:30 Hrs)

Location: Aurangabad, Ellora

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Mumbai airport to board the flight for Aurangabad. Upon arrival at Aurangabad airport, our UncleSam Holidays representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Ellora Caves. Ellora Caves - World Heritage Site which is known to house beautiful carvings which present great workmanship. The place truly reflects the religious harmony which prevailed during the 5th and 11th century in India. Also visit Daulatbad Fort, Aurangabad Caves and Bibi Ka Maqbara.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : Aurangabad - Ajanta - Aurangabad (100 Kms / 2:30 Hrs) - One Way

Location: Aurangabad, Ajanta

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Ajanta Caves. Ajanta Caves - UNESCO World Heritage Site which is famous for its 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad. These caves are considered the finest surviving examples of Indian Art.

After finish your sightseeing tour at Ajanta caves, later drive back to Aurangabad for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 : Aurangabad - Varanasi (By Flight) - Sarnath (12 Kms / 30 Mins - One Way)

Location: Varanasi, Sarnath

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning 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 later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhist pilgrims, visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa and Tibetan Buddhist Monastery- The peaceful and traditional Monastery.

After finish your guided tour to Sarnath, later drive back to Varanasi for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 : At Varanasi

Location: Varanasi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning boat ride at River Ganges, 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. Also visit Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University and Birla Mandir.

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

Day 7 : Varanasi - Khajuraho (By Flight)

Location: Khajuraho

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Varanasi airport to board the flight for Khajuraho. Upon arrival at Khajuraho airport, our UncleSam Holidays representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Khajuraho, visit western group of temples, eastern group of temples, jain group of temples. After finish your guided tour to Khajuraho. Evening enojoy the sound and light show at the Western group of temples.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 : Khajuraho - Orchha (180 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Location: Orchha

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Orchha. Upon arrival at Orchha check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 : At Orchha

Location: Orchha

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Orchha, visit Jahangir Fort, Rai Praveen Ka Mahal, Riverside Cenotaphs, Ram Raja Temple and Orchha Fort, built on an island on the Betwa river.

After finish your guided tour to Orchha, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : Orchha - Gwalior (120 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)

Location: Gwalior

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Gwalior. Upon arrival at Gwalior check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Gwalior, visit Gwalior Fort, Johar Kund, Man Mandir, Gujari Mahal - Archaeological Musuem, Temples of Sas-Bahu, Teli-ka-Mandir Temple, Jai Vilas Palace. Also visit Tomb of Gaus Mohammad and the Mausoleum of Tansen.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : Gwalior - Agra (120 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Location: Agra

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Agra “City of Love”. Upon arrival at Agra check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas) and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb. Also visit to Mehtab Bagh and enjoy the Sunset view of Taj Mahal.

After finish your guided tour to Agra, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (260 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)

Location: Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning before breakfast Sunrise, visit the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal ( Closed on Friday).

After finish your guided tour to Taj Mahal, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast. Later check out and drive to Jaipur known as “Pink City”, 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.

After finish your sightseeing tour at Fatehpur Sikri, later continue drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13 : At Jaipur

Location: Jaipur

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

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 finish your guided tour to Jaipur, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14 : Jaipur - Ranthambore (160 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Location: Ranthambore National Park

Accommodation: Hotel, Resort, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Ranthambore National Park. Upon arrival at Ranthambore National Park check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for afternoon jungle safari at Ranthambore national park. You can also take amazing wildlife pictures for your memories during the jungle safari / Game drive. Evening return back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15 : At Ranthambore

Location: Ranthambore National Park

Accommodation: Hotel, Resort, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Early morning before breakfast drive to Ranthambore national park. It is a former royal hunting ground and home of royal Bengal tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles.

After finish your morning game drive, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast and spend some quality time with leisure activities. After lunch at hotel, later proceed for another safari / Game drive to the National Park. You can also take amazing wildlife pictures for your memories during the jungle safari / Game drive. Evening return back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 16 : Ranthambore - New Delhi (390 Kms / 6:30 Hrs)

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 17 : At New Delhi

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

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.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 18 : 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 for your next destination / Home.

What's Included

17 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis.
Assistance during arrival and departure by UncleSam Holidays.
Meals.

17 Breakfast & 2 Dinner at Hotel.
All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle.
English speaking guide at Mumbai, Ellora Caves, Ajanta, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Orchha, Gwalior, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur and New Delhi.

Other languages guides are available on additional charges.
Visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ajanta and Ellora Caves.
Boat Cruise and Evening aarti in Varanasi.
Enjoy light and sound show in Khajuraho.
Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri.
Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal and Tonga ride in Agra.
Elephant / Jeep ride in Jaipur at Amber Fort.
3 Jungle Safari at Ranthambore National Park with Professional Naturalist.
One mineral water bottle per person per day.
All currently applicable taxes including GST.

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 ...more ...less

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 tipping policy?

Tips always optional.
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

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. Its only suggestion from team Unclesam Holidays. ...more ...less

Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes
Are vaccinations required for this tour?

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

Yes
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Easy
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

100% Departure if there is single traveller.
What is the maximum group size?

10
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes
Are flights included in this tour?

No
Company Instant Book

Yes
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.
What currencies are required for this tour?

INR is local currency.
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.

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