Many Magical Moments in India

Two

Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Samode, Khajuraho, Bandhavgarh, Rishikesh

Stay in a luxury Jungle Lodge, historical Palace, Ananda Spa Resort, and first-class Hotels. 

Experience the magical Taj Mahal at sunrise, holy Ganga worship ceremony, tiger safari, sunset boat-rides, Yoga classes, village walks, hikes, cultural explorations… and great shopping!

Choose from optional activities: a hot-air balloon ride, a camel safari and Ayurveda spa treatments. 

Day 01: Delhi: Welcome to Incredible India! Arrival, welcome, transfer to hotel. Overnight stay. 

Day 02: Delhi: Sightseeing of local attractions. Walking tour to spice market.  

Day 03: Agra   (Note: Standard transport to Agra from Delhi is by auto. Optional  Rail or Air at additional costs

By Auto: The Delhi-Agra highway (National Highway 2) via Mathura joins New Delhi and Agra and is the best route for those wanting to drive from New Delhi to Agra. The drive of 201 kms takes approximately five hours. There are an adequate number of restaurant stops enroute.

By Air: Agra's Kheria Airport is located 13kms from The Oberoi Amarvilâs and is approximately a 25 minutes drive. The Oberoi Air Charter may also be arranged for this journey. It takes approximately forty-five minutes to fly from New Delhi to Kheria airport.

By Rail: The main railway station at Agra is the Agra Cantonment station. The journey takes approximately two hours from New Delhi by Shatabdi Express and, three hours by Taj Express. These trains halt at Agra Cantonment railway station. The drive to the hotel takes 20 mins.

Stay in ‘Amarvilas’- counted among world’s best hotels. From every room and public area one can see the magical ‘Taj Mahal’. Remaining day is proposed at leisure. Visitors to The Oberoi Amarvilas and Spa, marvel at awe-inspiring vistas of the Taj Mahal, located at a few hundred yards from the hotel. Built in a style inspired by Moorish and Mughal architecture, the resort is a splendid display of terraced lawns, fountains, reflection pools and pavilions with rich interiors that take you back to an era of Emperors and Princes.  

Day 04: Agra- Samode  Sunrise tour to Taj Mahal. Drive to the majestic ‘Samode Palace’.  Standard transport from Agra to Samode is 280 KMS, 7 hours by road. Optional flights or helicopter at additional costs.

Rest of the day is at leisure. Optional Yoga class in the evening.    

Day 05: Samode: Excursion to Pink City- Jaipur. Drive back to Samode Palace.  

Day 06: Samode: Optional hot-air balloon, village hikes, camel safari. Evening yoga. 

Day 07: Fly to Khajuraho (Samode- Jaipur/ 56 KMS- 02 hours): Fly to the exotic temple destination- Khajuraho. Tour to Western group of temples, sound & light show.     

Flight Details                             
Jaipur- Delhi  - 45 minute flight
Connecting Flight Details : Delhi to Khajuraho – 2 hour, ten minute flight 

Day 08: Khajuraho- Bandhavgarh: Drive to Bandhavgarh National Park -275 KMS- 05 ½ hours (Optional helicopter transport, additional costs) - with highest density of tigers.  

Day 09: Bandhavgarh: Morning and afternoon jeep safaris inside the jungle.  

Day 10: Bandhavgarh: Explore the jungle on elephant back (optional)

Day 11: Fly to Delhi through Khajuraho: Drive back to Khajuraho flight to Delhi. 

Flight Details 
Khajuraho- Delhi – 2 hour 30 minute flight 

Day 12: Rishikesh: Train to Haridwar. Visit to Holy Ganga River. Overnight stay in Ananda- the excellent Ayurveda spa resort.  (Standard transport to Ananda is the train from Delhi. There is also an optional flight or helicopter at additional costs.) 

Train Details                             
Delhi to Haridwar – 4 hour, ten minute train journey 

Day 13: Rishikesh: Ananda Spa Resort. Village hiking. Yoga sessions. Spa programs. Evening river worship ceremony watching at Haridwar (not to be missed event). 

Day 14: Rishikesh: Ananda Spa Resort. Yoga sessions. Spa programs. Hiking.  Ashram visits and relaxation. 

Day 15: Delhi and departure: Train back to Delhi. (Or optional flight) 

Train Details                             
Haridwar to Delhi  - 4 hour, ten minute train journey
Transfer to international airport. The tour ends.

Proposed Accommodations 

Quotation With Option ‘A’ Hotels 

Tour Cost per person on twin sharing basis                 : INR 384491
Add: Airfare in economy class in following sectors
Jaipur- Khajuraho                                                          : INR 13465
Khajuraho- Delhi                                                            : INR 8109
Add: Train fare in AC Executive car in following sectors
Delhi- Haridwar                                                             : INR 1160
Haridwar- Delhi                                                             : INR 1160
Total amount payable per person on twin sharing basis: INR 408385
Single Cost Supplement: INR 129326  

Quotation With Option ‘B’ Hotels 

Tour Cost per person on twin sharing basis                 : INR 322463
Add: Airfare in economy class in following sectors
Jaipur- Khajuraho                                                          : INR 13465
Khajuraho- Delhi                                                            : INR 8109
Add: Train fare in AC Executive car in following sectors
Delhi- Haridwar                                                             : INR 1160
Haridwar- Delhi                                                             : INR 1160
Total amount payable per person on twin sharing basis: INR 346357
Single Cost Supplement: INR 96839

IMPORTANT 

• The above quotation is valid for minimum 08 full paying adults.

• Prices are not valid from 20^th of December to 10^th of January (both days included).

• If there is any increase in the service tax by the time of your tour the actual rates would be applicable.

Above tour cost includes: 

• Accommodation at all places in a double/ single/ twin sharing room.

• Breakfast at all places. All other meals are A la Carte.

• Airfare in economy class in the above mentioned sectors.

• Train fare in AC Executive Car in Delhi- Haridwar and Haridwar- Delhi sector.

• English speaking guide in Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Khajuraho and Rishikesh (01 day at each place).

• Fully escorted trip.

• All inroad travel in an air-conditioned Toyota Innova or similar category vehicle.

• One time entrances to the monuments.

• Elephant ride in Jaipur.

• Parking and porters.

• Mineral water throughout the tour.

• All kind of transport and luxury taxes.

Above cost excludes:

• Any personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills, beverages (except mineral water), mineral water charges in hotel.

• A la carte meals.

• Optional activities: hot-air balloon ride, camel safari, massages, Ayurveda spa treatments.

• Guide for optional or suggested activities.

• Camera entrance charges.

• Optional, suggested or unspecified activities.

• Insurance and medi-claim.

Supplement Optional Air Cost (costs vary with availability and timeframe) 

 * 01 Helicopter can carry maximum 05 persons. The cost Supplement is based on   considering 05 full paying adults on each helicopter.                                             

Travel to Agra (Taj Mahal) from Delhi, return  

By Air: Agra's Kheria Airport is located 13kms from The Oberoi Amarvilâs and is approximately a 25 minutes drive. The Oberoi Air Charter may also be arranged for this journey. It takes approximately forty-five minutes to fly from New Delhi to Kheria airport.

By Rail: The main railway station at Agra is the Agra Cantonment station. The journey takes approximately two hours from New Delhi by Shatabdi Express and, three hours by Taj Express.