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Tour Overview
Embark on a 15-day cultural and wildlife journey through northern India, starting in New Delhi, where history and modernity blend seamlessly. Explore the vibrant city before heading to Jaipur, the Pink City, known for its majestic forts and palaces. Continue to Ranthambore for an exciting wildlife adventure, where you may spot the elusive tiger. Travel through Fatehpur Sikri to Agra, home to the iconic Taj Mahal, and explore its historic landmarks. Journey onward to Lucknow, steeped in Mughal architecture and rich culinary traditions. Next, head to Varanasi, the spiritual heart of India, where you can witness mesmerizing rituals along the Ganges River. Visit nearby Sarnath, a sacred Buddhist site, before flying to Kolkata, a city known for its colonial heritage and vibrant culture. Conclude your journey with a day in Kolkata, experiencing its arts, cuisine, and history, before departing with unforgettable memories.
Highlights
• Explore ancient and modern Delhi in one day
• Ride an elephant at the majestic Amber Fort
• Shop in the vibrant bazaars of Jaipur
• Experience a thrilling safari in Ranthambore
• Witness the sunrise at the iconic Taj Mahal
Itinerary
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On the day of arrival at New Delhi 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 New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast, 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 3
:
New Delhi - Jaipur (260 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Jaipur, via en-route visit Rail Museum at Rewari and enjoy your Tea / Coffee Snacks.
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 4
:
At Jaipur
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 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 5
:
Jaipur - Ranthambore (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
Location: Ranthambore National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 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 6
:
At Ranthambore
Location: Ranthambore National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 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.
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Agra “City of Love”, 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 Agra. Upon arrival at Agra check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8
:
At Agra
Location: Agra
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 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 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 9
:
Agra - Lucknow (350 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Location: Lucknow
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Lucknow. Upon arrival at Lucknow check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10
:
At Lucknow
Location: Lucknow
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Lucknow, visit an interesting place with great things to offer. The structures in the city showcase the fine blend of Indo-Islamic and colonial era. Also visit amazing places like Dilkusha Garden, Shah Najaf, Ram Krishna Math, Moti Mahal, La Martiniere and Chattra Manzil.
Also you can enjoy some local ethnic dishes, splurging on tikkas, kebabs and other Mughlai and Awadhi platters. You may also enjoy the spicy street snacks like chat and kachauri and some very tempting sweets halwa, kulfi and imarti.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11
:
Lucknow - Varanasi (310 Kms / 6.30 Hrs)
Location: Varanasi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12
:
At Varanasi
Location: Varanasi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 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 13
:
Varanasi - Sarnath (12 Kms / 30 Mins ) - Kolkata (By Flight)
Location: Kolkata
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and 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 and transfer to Airport to board the flight for Kolkata. Upon arrival at Kolkata airport, Our representative will meet you and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14
:
At Kolkata
Location: Kolkata
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Kolkata, visit Victoria Memorial Palace, Science City, Metro Rail, Belur Math, Mother Teresa Home, China Town and the Vidyasagar Setu.
After finish your guided tour to Kolkata, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 15
:
Departure from Kolkata
Location: Kolkata
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Kolkata airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.
What's Included
14 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis
Assistance during arrival and departure by UncleSam Holidays
Dining Inclusions
14 Breakfast & 2 Dinner at Hotel
All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
English speaking guide at Delhi, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Lucknow, Varanasi, Sarnath and Kolkata
(Other languages guides are available on additional charges)
Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi
Elephant / Jeep ride in Jaipur at Amber Fort
3 Jungle Safari at Ranthambore national park with Professional Naturalist
Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
Visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra
Boat Cruise and Evening aarti in Varanasi
Visit to the most famous Buddhist sites at Sarnath
One mineral water bottle per person per day
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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
Internal/International 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
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
In this tour you will be enjoy Guide services, Escort will be available on request and extra charges will be applicable.
Company Instant Book
Yes
Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Wi-Fi is available but extra charges will be applicable.
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Normal
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
Tour operated 100% if there is one person.
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?
Absolutely. Every traveler 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.
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3 star
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
What is the maximum group size?
10
What is the tipping policy?
Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes you can know the names after booking.
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
What currencies are required for this tour?
INR is local currencies used for your local purchases.
Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes, Visa is required for foreign travelers.
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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Reviews of this operator
Sandra Gurvis
Great trip to India
12-Nov-2024
Highly recommended to everybody for holiday packages in India. I really appreciate them for their management everything was well managed on every tour and will keep travelling with them in future also.
Julia
Perfect Trip
16-Aug-2024
Very helpful staff helped me during my trip too regarding all bookings thanku fir making my trip a memorable one
Mike
Well Mananged Services
02-Oct-2024
i dont have words to explain my excellent experience with unclesam holidays, I will travel one' again with your company and will share this valuable experience with friends and family
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UncleSam Holidays requires a minimum deposit of
25%
or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 80 days before departure.
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of unclesam holidays charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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