Spiritual and Heritage Discovery Tour to Varanasi and Agra
Description
Day 1: Delhi - Varanasi
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi. On arrival at Varanasi airport assistance & transfer to hotel. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti, a magical ritual held every evening at sunset on the banks of the holy Ganges.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Varanasi
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit along the Ganges and catch the scene of devotees bathing and praying in the sacred water. Later visit Banaras Hindu University. Bharat Mata Temple built in 1936 houses a relief map of undivided India, carved out of marble. Tulsi Manas Mandir one of the most famous temples in Varanasi. Sarnath it was here that Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining the Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. If time permit visit Ram Nagar Fort & Museum located on the eastern bank of River Ganga.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Varanasi - Agra
Transfer to airport to board flight for Agra. On arrival at Agra airport assistance & transfer to hotel. Later visit Taj Mahal an ivory-white marble mausoleum commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal, it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. Agra Fort the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638. And Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb commissioned by Nur Jahan for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4: Agra - Delhi (210kms drive)
Drive to Delhi via visiting Mathura and Vrindavan the birthplace of Lord Krishna. The entire land is dotted with magnificent temples, dedicated to various aspects of his life. The twin cities of Mathura and Vrindavan, where he was born and where he grew up. Visit Dwarkadheesh Temple, Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Iskcon Temple & Prem Mandir. Continue drive to Delhi and drop off to your hotel or airport.
Meal plan: B.
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi. On arrival at Varanasi airport assistance & transfer to hotel. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti, a magical ritual held every evening at sunset on the banks of the holy Ganges.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Varanasi
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit along the Ganges and catch the scene of devotees bathing and praying in the sacred water. Later visit Banaras Hindu University. Bharat Mata Temple built in 1936 houses a relief map of undivided India, carved out of marble. Tulsi Manas Mandir one of the most famous temples in Varanasi. Sarnath it was here that Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining the Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. If time permit visit Ram Nagar Fort & Museum located on the eastern bank of River Ganga.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Varanasi - Agra
Transfer to airport to board flight for Agra. On arrival at Agra airport assistance & transfer to hotel. Later visit Taj Mahal an ivory-white marble mausoleum commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal, it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. Agra Fort the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638. And Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb commissioned by Nur Jahan for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4: Agra - Delhi (210kms drive)
Drive to Delhi via visiting Mathura and Vrindavan the birthplace of Lord Krishna. The entire land is dotted with magnificent temples, dedicated to various aspects of his life. The twin cities of Mathura and Vrindavan, where he was born and where he grew up. Visit Dwarkadheesh Temple, Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Iskcon Temple & Prem Mandir. Continue drive to Delhi and drop off to your hotel or airport.
Meal plan: B.
Included
- Assistance on arrival at airport.
- 3 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
- Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
- Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water in car.
- Government taxes.
Excluded
- Delhi - Varanasi - Agra flight fare approx INR 10,500 per person in economy class.
- Camera charges at monuments.
- Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
- Gratuities & optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Know before you go
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
- Few tour sights may not be wheelchair accessible.