Two of the most enduring images of India are undoubtedly the magnificent Taj Mahal at Agra and the incredible bathing ghats of the Ganges at Varanasi. From timeless Moghul architecture to religious rituals, this short tour will introduce you to some of the contrasts making India such a remarkable destination.
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Activities: |
Tour |
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Departure: |
Any day during season |
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Trip Duration: |
6 days |
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Trip Grade: |
Easy |
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Accommodation: |
Hotel in city |
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Transportation: |
Tourist bus/private car/local bus/private jeep |
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Day 01 |
Travel from Delhi to Agra. Visit of the magnificent Taj Mahal. |
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Day 02 |
Excursion to Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Moghul capital. In the evening board on the sleeping train to Varanasi. |
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Day 03 |
Arrival in Varanasi and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. |
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Day 04 |
Early in the morning boat trip on the Ganges. Afternoon city tour and an excursion to Sarnath. |
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Day 05 |
A free day to explore Varanasi, one of the most important pilgrimages sites in India. Board sleeping train to Delhi. |
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Day 06 |
Arrival in Delhi and transfer for departure. |
Cost includes:
• Accommodation
• Airport Transfers
• Daily Breakfast
• Surface transportation by an exclusive chauffeur driven air-conditioned car
• Services of english speaking local guides
• Entrance fees to the monuments
• All Taxes
Cost Excludes:
• Excess baggage charges
• Tips for guides and porters
• Beverage( soft drink and other hard drink)
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
• Extra night accommodation
Geography:
India shares borders to the northwest with Pakistan, to the north with China, Nepal and Bhutan, and to the east with Bangladesh and Myanmar. To the west lies the Arabian Sea, to the east the Bay of Bengal and to the south the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka lies off the southeast coast, and the Maldives off the southwest coast. The far northeastern states and territories are all but separated from the rest of India by Bangladesh as it extends northwards from the Bay of Bengal towards Bhutan. The Himalayan mountain range to the north and the Indus River (west) and Ganga River (east) form a physical barrier between India and the rest of Asia. The country can be divided into five regions: Western, Central, Northern (including Kashmir and Rajasthan), Eastern and Southern.
Language:
The official language is Hindi which is spoken by about 30% of the population, English is also often used for official or commercial purposes. In addition, 17 regional languages are recognised by the Constitution. These include Punjabi, Bengali, Gujerati and Oriya which are widely used in the north and Tamil and Telegu which are common in the south. Other regional languages are Marathi, Kannada and Malayalam. The Muslim population largely speak Urdu.
Religion : 80% Hindu, 11% Muslim with Sikh, Christian and Buddhist minorities.
Time : GMT + 5.30.
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