Sailing Down The Ganges Tour
(14 Nights
/ 15 Days)
Delhi - Allahabad -Varanasi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival traditional welcome is given by the our representative
and transferred to the hotel where your room is ready to welcome you
and give you the first taste of Indian Hospitality. Overnight at
Delhi
Day 02 : In Delhi
0800 Hrs our representative would be there in the lobby to update
you with the full day sightseeing of Delhi. The sightseeing is a
mixture of historical monuments along with some architectural
grandeur like Lotus Temple. Overnight at Delhi
Day 03 : Allahabad - Sailing Down The Ganges
Travel by train to Allahabad where we join Hindu pilgrims as they
bathe in the holy waters of the Sangam and visit the former home of
India’s foremost political family, the Nehrus. Later in the day we
embark on our voyage down India’s most sacred river to Varanasi, the
very heart of the Hindu religion. Passing small village communities
and camping on the river banks, we become part of the local life on
the banks of the Ganges.
Day 04 : Sailing down the Ganga.
Day 05 : Sailing down the Ganga.
Day 06 : Arrive Varanasi
Exploring Varanasi is to discover a mysterious world of ritual and
wonder. You immerse ourselves in the labyrinth of twisting alleys,
shrines, temples and pilgrims. You may want to rise early to visit
the ghats on the Holy Ganges at dawn.
Day 07 : In Varanasi
Morning after breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing of the holy
city visiting the temples. Overnight at Varanasi
Day 08 : Varanasi - Agra
Morning after breakfast transfer to the railway station to board
train for Agra. Arriving at the Mughal city of Agra you spend the
rest of the day at one of the world’s most instantly recognisable
monuments, the stunning Taj Mahal. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a
memorial to his wife Mumtaz this ‘teardrop on the face of eternity’
lives up to all expectations. It’s well worth returning at different
times of the day to see how the changing light affects its colour.
We spend time at Agra’s Red Fort and there is an opportunity to see
how hand made carpets are produced. Overnight at Agra
Day 09 : Agra - Jaipur
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur enroute sightseeing of
Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival at the Pink City of Jaipur, the colourful
capital of Rajasthan, is a city of palaces and home to the
Maharajas. You immerse ourselves in the sights, sounds and colours
of this magical place as you explore the palaces, street bazaars and
traditional craft markets. Overnight at Jaipur
Day 10 : In Jaipur
Experience the first taste of Maharaja with an Elephant Ride at
Amber Fort. Explore the miniature of City Palace with our
experienced guide. Overnight at Jaipur
Day 11 : Jaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast travelling south, you arrive in Pushkar, an
enchanting town of whitewashed temples set around a holy lake. From
here you start your final adventure, a camel safari into the
surrounding farm and village areas. You camp under the stars for a
night and get a taste of the life of a nomadic herder.Overnight at
Pushkar
Day 12 : Camel Safari
Day 13 : Camel Safari
Day 14 : Pushkar - Delhi
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