This is an absolute classic Tour of India. It takes you through the highlights of India in a short span of time. Ideal for those who are on short leash but would like to enjoy the true essence of India. This tour takes you through the ancient city of Delhi which still stands proud with the scars of invasions and destructions and stands beautiful to have been built so many times again, 03 world heritage Monuments to choose from many more impressive buildings, sites and museum indeed deserve a longer stay but Delhi is city which never disappoints !!
Next the City of Jaipur, also known as the pink city is a a very good specimen of what Rajasthan the land of the Maharajas or the princely rulers have on the offer. Let have If you can stay a little longer then you may wish to combine some options from the Pre / Post Tour options to make it a more enriching Experience. Important sites would include the Magnificent Palace of Amber, The City Palace museum & the astronomical observatory, Jantar Mantar. Jaipur is also a Shopper’s Paradise so do keep some spare time for you to be spoiled for choice of beautiful fabrics in all colours possible, the hand knotted carpets and gemstones and Jewellery. Jaipur ranks really high in the bucket list for India.
Before we think of returning home, the highlight of the Tour, The Taj mahal awaits you in Agra. A splendid Symbol of eternal love, a symbol like no other. Amongst other highlights you would visit the Impressive Fort of Agra, a symbol of the power of the Moghuls at their peak.
The city is Home to the Art of Pietra Dura in Marble which you may have seen at the Big Mosque in Abu Dhabi, scroll through your Guide book or ask your Guide for more info!
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Perhaps the best place in the world to spot the Royal Bengal Tiger , it is very rich in its flora and fauna. Distance from Jaipur 180 km, 3.5 hours
The queen of the Hills, end your Tour with 3 nights in Shimla , which served as the most favoured summer capital city of the British during colonial days. One of the Highlights would be a short joy ride with more than a 100 years old Small gauge Train , usually called the Toy Train. Break the long journey with a night in Chandigarh , the city planned by the famous Swiss Architect Le Corbusier.
Add 02 Nights in Amritsar , the most holy of all places for the Sikhs , where the spirituality and splendour comes eye to eye to meet each other at the Golden Temple. A beating retreat at the India / Pakistan Border would leave you spell bounded in a moment where patriotism is in the air people breathe
Extend your tour to relax and unwind on the golden beaches of Goa.
Nepal : Fly into Nepal for a 4 Nights Extension programme
Delhi and Agra Trip – Excellent service and prompt replies to all our inquires from Kapil and Prabhleen. Every details was taken care off. Our airport and hotel pickup were on time and everyone was… read more very courteous. If you are planning to visit these historic places in India, don’t bother with anyone else. Just contact Explore Horizons and they will surpass all your expectations.
India-Buthan journey – Thanks to the careful and personalised organisation, the trip from Kolkata via Darjeeling and Sikkim to Bhutan was a real highlight to all of us. The hotels fully met our… read more expectations, and we were delighted with both the Indian tour guide we already knew and the local guide in Bhutan. We are completely satisfied and can highly recommend Explore Horizon.