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New Delhi
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India Gate, Parliament
buildings, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar, Diplomatic Enclave
area drive through.
Evening Dances of India program and dinner at an Indian
restaurant.
National Museum, Indira Gandhi Museum, Birla House for
Gandhi Museum and Nehru Museum.
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Old Delhi
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Red Fort, Mahatma Gandhi
Memorial, Jahma Masjid and Chandni Chowk Rickshaw drive, if
possible (political demonstrations or festivals can cause
delays and unpleasant conditions).
Off-the-Beaten-Path tour includes visits to Lodhi Tombs,
Ferozeshah Kotla, Suraj Kund, Tughlaqabad Fort, National Art
Gallery.
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Agra
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Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and if
time allows, Itmad-ud-Dailah's Tomb. Fathepur Sikri and
Sikandra are usually done on the way to Jaipur but can be
done from Agra if there is an additional day in Agra.
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Jaipur
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Morning tour usually includes
Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort with an Elephant ride at least one
way to the top of the Fort.
Afternoon tour includes a visit to City Palace, Museum and
the Astrological Observatory.
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Varanasi
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Early morning ride on the
Ganges River by private boat and a walk through the narrow
alleys of old Varanasi before returning to the hotel for
breakfast.
Afternoon city tour includes a visit to Bharat Mata Temple,
Durga Temple Tulsi Manas Mandir, Sacred Bull and Shiv
Temple; drive through Banaras Hindu University.
Excursion to Sarnath includes a visit to the Bodhi Temple,
Museum, Stupa excavations.
When available, the evening vegetarian dinner along the
banks of the Ganges is recommended; includes a dance
performance also.
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Jodhpur
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City sightseeing includes
visiting Meherengarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Mandore Gardens,
Clock Tower and walk through the old city.
Village Safari to visit Bishnois Villages and the wildlife.
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Hyderabad
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City sightseeing includes the
Public Gardens, Archeological Museum, Gandhi Bhavan, Mecca
Masjid, Charminar, Salar Jung Museum.
Full day excursion to Golconda Fort and Osman Sagar Lake.
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Gwalior
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Gwalior Fort, Tansen Tomb,
Tomb of Mohammed Ghaus and Moti Mahal Palace.
Horse cart ride in to two in highly recommended.
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Goa
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Beaches and Market tour.
Ancient Villages and Market tour.
Churches, Temples and Coconut Plantation tour.
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Cochin
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Half day tour includes Cochin
Harbor, Matancherry Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St.
Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets and High Court
building.
Motorboat excursion on the backwaters includes Bolghatty
Island, Vallarpadam and Vypeen Island.
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Calcutta
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Half day includes Eden Garden,
Belur Math, Dakhineshwa Temple, Museum, Victoria Memorial,
Jain Temple, Tagore House.
Afternoon tour can include Ochterlony Memorial, Race Course
and Mother Teresa's Home.
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Bombay
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Half day includes Gateway of
India, Prince of Wales Museum, Flora Fountain, Marine Drive,
Chowpatty, Hanging Gardens, Paris Towers of Silence and
Crawford Market.
Motor launch excursion to Elephanta Caves
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Bangalore
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City sightseeing includes
Cubbon Park, Lal Bagh, Bull Temple, Arts & Crafts School
and Commercial street.
Excursion to Mysore via Srirangapattanam.
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Aurangabad
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City sightseeing - Aurangabad
Caves, Panchakki and Bibi-ka-Maqbra.
Half day excursion to Ellora Caves.
Full day excursion to Ajanta Caves.
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Lucknow
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Half day sightseeing includes
Rumi Gate, Picture Gallery, Clock Tower, Jama Masjid,
Husainabad Imambara, Martyrs Memorial, Moti Mahal,
Shahnajafs Tomb.
Evening dinner at a local restaurant for some Avadh cuisine
and music.
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Madras
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Half day includes the Art
Gallery and Museum, St. Mary's Church, Thome Cathedral,
Mylapore Temple and the Marina.
Afternoon can include Theosophical Society, Peoples Park and
Zoo, Aquarium and the Fort.
Full day excursion to Mahabalipuram(Mamallapuram) and
Kancheepuram.
Full day excursion to Pondicherry.
Full day excursion to Tirupporur.
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Madurai
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Half day - Teppakulam,
Tirumali Palace(1000 pillared Hall) and Meenakshi Temple.
Evening visit to Meenakshi Temple to view evening prayers
and Lighting Ceremony(permission required).
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Mysore
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Half day includes the
Maharaja's Palace and Gardens, Brindavan Gardens, Chamundi
Temple, Handicraft Center.Full day trip to Halebid, Belur
and Sravanbelgola(Jain shrine).
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Trivandrum
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Backwaters cruise from Quilon.
Full day excursion to Cape Comorin(Kanyakumari).
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Udaipur
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Half day - City Palace,
Jagdish Temple, Gulab Niwas Garden, drive around Fatehsagar
Lake and Sahelion-ki-Bari.
Boat tour to Jal Niwas Palace, Jagmandir, Gongore Ghat.
Full day excursion to Chittorgarh or Tanakpur.
Half day excursion to Eklinji Temple and Nagda.
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Most sightseeing tours are half-day and can be arranged
for morning or afternoon.
Morning tours are generally from 8:00am to noon and
afternoon from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
Full day tours are normally a combination of morning and
afternoon tours unless they are listed as a full day
excursion to a particular area. Lunch is normally not
included unless there is need to get a packed lunch from the
hotel.
The drivers and guides are English-speaking and accents do
vary from one part of to India to another. Communication is
always possible even if it is slow at times. Please be
patient because to them, you have an accent!
Every attempt is made to stop for special events that maybe
going on such as a parade or a wedding or a
cultural/religious performance as long as it is unobtrusive
and we do not offend anyone.
Private home visits are available in all major cities as
well as visits to schools, colleges, call-centers and even a
Bollywood Studio(permission required)!
Also available: Camel Safaris, Fishing, Rock Climbing, River
Rafting, Golf, Trekking, Wildlife Tours and Pilgrimage
Tours; Mughal Garden visits and Religious/Cultural
celebrations all over India.
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