Essence of North India

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North India Tour Package

Tradition, culture, and adventure come alive as you embark on an 18-day private and fully escorted North India tour. This unique tour of the city also takes you on a cycle rickshaw tour to get you closer to the narrow lanes of Old Delhi.

From Delhi to the city of the Taj Mahal - Agra. A sunrise visit to this monument of love leaves you in awe as the sunrays dance against this magnificent structure.

Later on, the Pink City of Jaipur welcomes you to explore its pink monuments, the Maharaja's City Palace, and the Hawa Mahal. A unique experience awaits you here as you get to spend a day in the Tordi Garh Village, mingling with the villagers and gaining insight into India's rural life.

You get to spend a night in the desert at Jaisalmer, where you see the stars light up the night sky as you sit beside a campfire.

From Rajasthan to Punjab, a trip to the famous Golden Temple takes us to Amritsar. Here you get the true essence of how Punjabi's traditional village lifestyle looks like by visiting a local village that lies close to the India-Pakistan border.

This 18-day tour of North India will truly let you experience India in a completely new way.

Tour Highlights
14 Nights/15 Days
Private Tour
Fully Escorted
14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners included.
Private Car
English Speaking Driver

Vibrant Experiences

Chandni Chowk Bazaar & Spice Market
Red Fort - Jama Masjid - India Gate
Akshardham Temple
Qutab Minar - Humayun’s Tomb
Agra Fort
Taj Mahal Sunrise Visit
Rickshaw ride in Delhi
Jaipur’s Local Bazaar - Handmade Artefacts
Amer Fort - Maharaja's City Palace - Hawa Mahal - Jantar Mantar
Evening with Local Family
Indian Cuisine Cooking Experience
Ganges Night Aarti (candles) Ceremony
Ganges Morning Exclusive Boat Ride
Pushkar Lake
Tiger safari's in Ranthambore National Park
Village Walk Tour
Camel/Jeep Safari through Village

Trip Route

Delhi Mandawa Village Pushkar Jaipur Ranthambore Tiger National Park Agra Varanasi Delhi

Dates

Tour can be started at any of your preferred date, since its your own Private Tour

With Standard Hotels

(3 & 4 Stars Mixture)

A$4207 per person/twin share

With Deluxe Hotels

(4 Stars)

A$4597 per person/twin share

With Premium Hotels

(5 Stars)

A$5137 per person/twin share
20% Deposit Only
Book now and pay rest by 60 days before your tour start date.
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To customise this trip

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Delhi, Welcome to Incredible India
You will be greeted & assisted by our representative at Delhi international airport and later transferred to your hotel to check in. Remaining time is at leisure till next day.
Day 2 Delightful Tour of Old and New Delhi
Your day would begin after a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast, you get yourself ready for a personalized guide tour, which begins from the Old and Historic Delhi.  Morning- The first halt is Jama Masjid and Red Fort. Then the guide will arrange a cycle rickshaw tour, which will let you catch a closer insight of old era and the very illustrious Anarkali Bazaar of Chandni Chowk. At Chandni Chowk, we would further take you to Khari Baoli Spice Market – the largest spice market of Asia, which is a true delight for eyes.  Later, you will visit the Humayun’s Tomb and the 12th century Qutab Minar. Afterwards, the imposing boulevards and buildings such as Rashtrapati Bhawan (President’s Residence), the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys and India Gate will be experienced from the vehicle. Breakfast
Day 3 Delhi - Mandawa, Village Experience
After breakfast, view some of the oldest and the best preserved Shekhavati paintings in the region. This region is like an Open Art Gallery where you may see hundreds of Havelis with beautiful paintings and carved doors/windows. Rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy your stay in the heritage hotel. Breakfast
Day 4 Explore Mandawa
This glorious morning after breakfast, take an excursion to the local village to explore a traditional way of rural life in India. By walking around the village gives you the perfect opportunity of meeting local people. Explore your neighborhood and experience the simplicity of rural life. Walk through the village lanes, discovering culture, havelis, lac bangle shops, temples, pottery and history. Visit the homes of the Potters, Ironsmiths, mat weavers, cobblers, and people engaged in other occupations.  Later, Enjoy a Jeep safari to visit 3 villages of Shekhawati. Breakfast
Day 5 Mandawa - Pushkar
Morning after breakfast, take a road drive will take you to Pushkar. On arrival, check in at your hotel.  After brief refresh, visit the Brahma Temple, Pushkar Lake and take a stroll into the meandering alleys of Pushkar and come across vibrant, colorful markets. Later, enjoy an evening camel ride over the shifting dunes atop a colorfully dressed camel. Breakfast
Day 6 Pushkar - Jaipur, Evening with Locals
After breakfast, proceed to Jaipur.  You will reach the Jaipur by afternoon. Have a relaxing afternoon. Spend evening with the local family. It’s a great way to have a local experience in Jaipur. You will experience a great insight into the lifestyle of Indian family.  You will be part of a cooking class with the local family. Get a taste of true Indian hospitality thanks to this cooking lesson and meal in the home of a local family. You will learn few local dishes and how to prepare them with fresh ingredients.  End the experience by enjoying your meal, accompanied by lots of lively conversation, with the family. Return to your hotel and live a memorable night.  Breakfast Dinner
Day 7 Jaipur, The Pink City Tour
Enthralling, historical Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital, is the gateway to India’s most flamboyant state, Rajasthan. Renowned globally for its colored gems, the capital city of Rajasthan combines the allure of its ancient history with all the advantages of a metropolis. Since the color pink was symbolic of hospitality, Maharaja Ram Singh of Jaipur painted the entire city pink. The pink that colors the city makes for a marvelous spectacle to behold. The morning is fresh as ever for you, and this is when you will have an excursion to Amer Fort. This palace is laid out over four layers and sits beside the shimmering Maota Lake.  Later visit the Maharaja's City Palace (the home of the erstwhile royal family) and UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar space observatory. Afterwards stop for picture at Hawa Mahal (the Palace of winds). Breakfast
Day 8 Jaipur - Abhaneri, Stepwells
After breakfast, drive towards Abhaneri.  The Chand Baori is a stepwell built over a thousand years ago in the Abhaneri village of Rajasthan. It is one of the largest stepwells in the world and one of the most beautiful ones.
Day 8 Abhaneri - Ranthambore Tiger National Park
Later, drive towards Ranthambhore. Reach Ranthambore by afternoon and make a check in at your wildlife resort.  Have the relaxing evening as you take the enjoyable retreat in an appetising lunch and dinner. Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 9 Ranthambhore, Living The Rustic Life
Early morning head for your first jungle safari in an open 4WD jeep in your ever-growing pursuit for animals and the imposing sight of tigers. If lucky, you may get a chance to see the king of the jungle trading the rugged terrains in his natural habitat. After lunch and spending a brief leisure time, you continue with an afternoon jeep safari trail inside the jungle to get the chance to encounter the elusive tiger.  Return back to your resort and enjoy a comfy stay all night. Please note that Tiger sighting is sheer luck. There is no guaranteed Tiger sighting as they are in their natural environment. Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 10 Ranthambore - Agra
After breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to reach Agra – the Old Capital of Mughals. Make the overnight stay in your hotel room. Breakfast
Day 11 Taj Mahal Sunrise Visit
At dawn, visit the incomparable Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world and symbol of love, to observe the effects caused by the reflections of the changing colors of the rising Sun on this masterpiece. This momentary reflection of romance will captivate your heart by awe.  Return back to your hotel for a delectable breakfast, while a part of you is still living in romanticism.
Day 11 Explore Agra
After lunch (own expense), visit Itimad-ud-daulah, often referred to as the "Baby Taj Mahal". This is the first tomb in India made entirely of marble. The tomb was commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mir Gheyas Beg (later known as Itimad-ud-daulah), who was a minister in the court of Shah Jahan. Later, visit the Agra Fort, which was once the lavish residence of the Mughal Emperors of India, showcases immaculate architectural grandeur.  Walk through this historic fort and explore its impressive buildings and structures, including the Moti Masjid, Musamman Burj, Diwan-i-Khas, Shahjahani Mahal, and Jahangiri Mahal.  Breakfast
Day 12 Agra - Delhi by Road - Varanasi by Flight
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Delhi Airport by road to board a flight to Varanasi.  On arrival, you will be assisted at the Varanasi airport and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the evening is free at leisure. Breakfast
Day 13 Varanasi, Morning Boat Ride
After breakfast, visit the Ghats of Holy River Ganges to take an early morning boat ride along the Ganges River, as we explore the city. The Ganges is a constant hive of activity throughout the day, as hordes of people come to pray and immerse themselves in its spiritually cleansing waters. 
Day 13 Varanasi, Holy City
Later, explore the Varanasi visiting Kashi Vishawanath temple, Banaras Hindu University, Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple and various other attractions located in the narrow lanes.  Evening As night falls, we head to the holy Ganges River to witness the sprawling Aarti possession, a devotional Hindu ritual which involves numerous small candles being lit inside cups made from leaves and flowers and floated down the river – an unforgettable experience. Breakfast
Day 14 Varanasi - Delhi by Flight
After breakfast, check-out from your hotel and you will be transferred to Varanasi airport for your flight to Delhi.  On arrival, you will be assisted at the Delhi airport and transferred to your Hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Breakfast
Day 15 Delhi Departure
After breakfast, at appropriate time you will be transferred to Delhi International Airport for your flight for your onward journey.  Board your flight and fly back with memories to cherish for life. Tour ends. Breakfast
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Inclusions
  • Garlanding welcome at the Airport in Delhi.
  • All arrival and departure transfers.
  • Assistance at Airport on arrival.
  • All applicable taxes.
  • Entrance and Camera fees to the monuments and palaces.
  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary.
  • Sightseeing by an exclusive deluxe air-conditioned Vehicle with chauffeur as per the itinerary.
  • Accommodation at the specified hotels. 
  • 01 Mineral water per person per day.
  • Daily buffet breakfast during your stay at all proposed destinations.
  • Services of English-speaking local tour guide during all sightseeing tours at Delhi, Mandawa, Pushkar, Jaipur, Varanasi and Agra (1 Day Only at each destination).
  • Rickshaw/Battery Rickshaw ride to Chandi chowk and Khari Bowli spice market.
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at your stay at Ranthambore.
  • 2 Shared Tiger safari's in Ranthambore National Park.
  • Services of English speaking naturalist at Ranthambore National Park.
  • Jeep Safari Village tour in Mandawa.
  • Camel safari in Pushkar.
  • Ganges Morning Exclusive Boat Ride.
  • Rickshaw/Battery Rickshaw ride to Chandi chowk and Khari Bowli spice market.
  • Evening with local family and dinner in Jaipur.
  • Domestic flights as mentioned in the itinerary.
Exclusions
  • Porterage at Hotels and Airports.
  • All Items of Personal Nature, Shopping, Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Liquors, Wine, Etc.
  • Meals not specified in Itinerary. 
  • Tips for staff, guide & driver.
  • International airfares unless specified. 
  • Optional, suggested, or unspecified activities. 
  • Insurance of any kind, Insurance and Medi claim.
  • Visa costs.

Important Info

Booking Policy
Once you’ve selected your desired tour, all you need to do is forward a deposit of 20% plus air and train tickets costs per booking per trip to secure your place. You won’t need to pay your final balance until 60 days prior to your tour start date. If your booking is made within 60 days of the tour start date, then the full amount is payable at the time of booking. Note: International and domestic airline tickets and rail tickets are subject to full payment at the time of booking and are subject to respective airline booking, and cancellation policies.
Cancellation Policy
  • Note: We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance with covid related disruption cover.
  • You can cancel right up to 30 days before the tour starts and we will refund your full land deposit and any progress payments made by you within 14 business days.
  • Note: Cancellation and rebooking policies are only valid for land part of tour not International and domestic airline tickets and train tickets.
  • Note: International and domestic airline tickets and train tickets are subject to full payment at the time of booking and are subject to respective airline and train operators policies for booking, rebooking and cancellation.
From 30 days before tour start date:-
  • If your tour is cancelled due to government travel restrictions, your deposit and any progress payments will be carried forward as full credit towards future travel with us with Zero fees.
  • If you leave a trip for any reason after it has commenced, we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services. Vibrant India Tours will endeavour to recover as much of your funds as we can on your behalf or negotiate a credit for future use.
  • If you fail to join a tour, join it after departure, or leave it prior to its completion, no refund will be made. Vibrant India Tours will endeavour to recover as much of your funds as we can on your behalf or negotiate a credit for future use.
  • If you have to amend or cancel the tour from 30 days before the tour start date to the end date of the tour, any cost arising from it will be your liability and payable by you within 24 hours of amendment.
  • If the tour needs to be amended or cancelled due to sickness or covid related reason, we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services. Vibrant India Tours will endeavour to recover as much of your funds as we can on your behalf or negotiate a credit for future use. Any cost arising from it will be your liability and payable by you within 24 hours.
  • A cancellation or rebooking will only be effective when we receive written confirmation of the cancellation.
  • For full cancellation & refund policy, visit
https://www.vibrantindiatours.com.au/terms-conditions/
Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement applies.
Passport Validity
Customers are required to provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days prior to the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the booking. In this instance, customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred.
Luggage
You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to domestic airline, default Check-in luggage is 15kg and Carry-on luggage is 7kg.
Fitness Level Required / Mobility
Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair access, so, unfortunately, our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair users and those less mobile.
Please note: a general level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.
Sightseeing
Please note: In the event that entrance to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary where possible, will be adjusted or similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability).
Voluntary Changes
This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.
  • Changes - $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
Name Changes Due To Passenger Error
  • If the incorrect name has been advised to Vibrant India Tours, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

With Standard Hotels

(3 & 4 Stars Mixture)

A$4207 per person/twin share

With Deluxe Hotels

(4 Stars)

A$4597 per person/twin share

With Premium Hotels

(5 Stars)

A$5137 per person/twin share
20% Deposit Only
Book now and pay rest by 60 days before your tour start date.
Enquire Now
To customise this trip
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