Highlight of North & West India
Why we love it?
The "Highlight of North & West India" tour spans 10 days, showcasing iconic destinations such as Agra, renowned for the Taj Mahal, and the ancient rock-cut caves of Ajanta in Aurangabad. This experience is ideal for travelers interested in exploring India's rich cultural heritage and architectural marvels, offering a blend of historical sites and local insights. Distinctively, the tour includes private transportation and English-speaking guides in each city, ensuring a personalized and informative journey through some of India's most celebrated landmarks. With accommodations and breakfast included, participants can focus on immersing themselves in the vibrant history and diverse landscapes of the region.
Inclusions
- Breakfast
- Assistance on arrival at the airport.
- 9 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
- Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
- Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water in the car.
- Government taxes.
Exclusions
- Any flight ticket.
- Camera charges at monuments if any.
- Meals other than mentioned in inclusions.
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
- Gratuities and optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Itinerary
Day 1 Day 1
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Activity
Arrive Delhi;
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Activity
On arrival at Delhi International airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel check in. Rest time free & easy to relax.
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Activity
Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 Breakfast at hotel
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Activity
Delhi
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Full day city tour of Delhi, visiting landmark of Old Delhi which include Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market. Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk.
Sightseeing of New Delhi which includes Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb, Lotus Temple & VVIP areas President House, Parliament & India Gate.
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Activity
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 Day 3
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Activity
Delhi - Agra (204kms/ 4hrs approx)
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Activity
Breakfast at hotel drive to Agra check in at hotel.
Afternoon city tour of Agra visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb.
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Activity
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 Day 4
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Activity
Agra - Delhi (204kms/ 4hrs approx) / Aurangabad (Flight)
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Activity
Breakfast at hotel drive to Delhi direct transfer to airport to board evening flight for Aurangabad.
On arrival in Aurangabad assistance and transfer to hotel.
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Activity
Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 Breakfast at hotel
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Activity
Aurangabad - Ajanta - Aurangabad (100kms/ 2hrs approx one way)
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Full day excursion to Ajanta Caves - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Ajanta Caves were first mentioned in the writings of the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang who visited India between A.D 629 and 645.
On return city tour, visit the Aurangabad Caves, which are artificial caves that were dug out of soft rock during the 6th and 7th century. Then, visit the Bibi Ka Maqbara - the burial place of Aurangzeb's first wife. It is an imitation of Agra's Taj Mahal.
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Activity
Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 Breakfast at hotel
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Activity
Aurangabad - Mumbai (Flight)
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Excursion to visit Ellora Caves, Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga & Daulatabad Fort. Later in the evening transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai.
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Activity
On arrival at Mumbai airport assistance and transfer to hotel.
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Activity
Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 Breakfast at hotel
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Activity
Mumbai
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Excursion to Elephanta Island located 10kms away from the Gateway of India. Motorboats take passengers from Gateway of India to Elephanta Island. These caves house rock cut temples dating back to the 5th century BC.
Later Mumbai city tour. Visit the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (museum). Marine Drive which runs along the shoreline, starting at Nariman Point and up to Malabar Hill. Hanging Gardens laid out in 1881 these formally laid out gardens have a notable collection of hedges shaped like animals.
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Activity
Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 Day 8
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Activity
Mumbai - Vadodara (Flight)
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Activity
Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for Vadodara.
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Activity
Arrive Vadodara airport meet your driver and proceed to Sardar Sarovar Dam, Kevadia. Check in at hotel or at Tent City near Statue of Unity.
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Activity
Visit world's tallest statue with a height of 182 metres (597 ft). The high-speed elevators will take you to a height of about 400 feet through the core of the statue where you can get panoramic view of the surroundings. Overnight either in Tent city or at hotel in Vadodara.
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Activity
Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 Day 9
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Vadodara - Delhi (Flight)
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Breakfast at hotel followed by tent activities. Later drive to Vadodara visit Lakshmi Vilas Palace Vadodara reputed to have been the largest private dwelling built till date and four times the size of Buckingham Palace.
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Activity
Late evening board flight for Delhi. On arrival at Delhi airport assistance and transfer to hotel.
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Activity
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 Breakfast at hotel
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Activity
Delhi - Departure (Flight)
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As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
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Activity
Overnight at hotel.
Please Note
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Hotels used or similar
- Delhi x 3 nights
- 3* - Madhuban Hotel/ Emarald Hotel
- 4* - The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket
- 5* - Le Meridien/ The Claridges
- Agra x 1 night
- 3* - Howard Plaza the Fern/ Atulyaa Taj
- 4* - Radission Hotel/ Crystal Sarovar Premier
- 5* - Trident Hotel/ Courtyard by Marriott
- Aurangabad x 2 nights
- 3* - Keys Hotel The Aures/ Aurangabad Gymkhana Club
- 4* - Ambassador Ajanta / VITS Hotel
- 5* - WelcomHotel Rama International / Lemon Tree Hotel
- Mumbai x 2 nights
- 3* - Hotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil
- 4* - Sun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel
- 5* - Trident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central
- Statue of Unity x 1 night
- 3* - Tent City Narmada / Brg Budget Stay
- 4* - Statue of Unity Tent City 1 - Royal Cottages/ Ramada Encore
- 5* - Statue of Unity Tent City 1 - Royal Villa
- The tour can begin and end in either Delhi or Mumbai. You can choose to start in Delhi and finish in Mumbai, or vice versa. We offer the flexibility to customize the itinerary according to your preferences without any additional cost, ensuring that you won't miss out on any sightseeing experiences.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 2 days before start
Non-refundable after 2 days before start
